Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion / Bunk Bed with DIY Lift

For my cargo trailer to camper conversion, I'm adding the bunk bed in this video. I also get the refrigerator in. This is the easiest DIY RV bed lift system I could come up with. I need a bug-out RV for hurricane evacuations so I'm converting my cargo trailer to a camper that sleeps 5. It's going to have two beds, a dining area, a kitchen, and a bathroom. Can I fit all this into a 12-foot long trailer? Find out. With the dinette done it's time to move on to the bunk bed and bathroom walls next. I will be following this up with more videos showing the conversion.
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[@isaacparras7772]

Can't even begin to explain how much I love watching John C Reilly convert a cargo trailer into a bunch of memories for his family.

[@HAXMAN]

LOL 😆😂🤣 You win the comments today!

[@isaacparras7772]

@@HAXMAN Why thank you, and keep it up.

[@findingmiriam581]

Ahhhhh. I loved seeing the German Shepherd pop up in the video. I lost mine to cancer a couple of years ago. Still miss him terribly. Shepherds are just the best.

[@HAXMAN]

I’m sorry for your loss. You’re absolutely right. They are the best!

[@amyschaefer1140]

I have a Hisense refrigerator. After 1 year, full time use. Zero problems! Love your videos.

[@HAXMAN]

That’s great to hear. Thanks so much 😃

[@jrcook927]

Watching you wrestle with that bunk had me laughing. Makes me wonder if a hand crank, a single cable and a bunch of pulleys could help raise and lower it a tad smoother. LOL I'm digging this build!

[@HAXMAN]

If my suffering can bring joy to you, my job is done. 😂 I think you're definitely right. I'll look into something like that in the near future but for now I was afraid a storm would pop up on me before I was ready. Thanks!

[@LambieSamba]

never apologize for great lighting!

[@nancykas-sut4337]

Thanks for the chuckles... you make this look sooooo easy!

[@alisonshanahan9529]

Loved this video, love your sense of humour.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@HappyPlaceCamping]

Ok you're hilarious! Love your simple bunk idea. Kind of makes me want to change ours. Not sure hubby would agree with that LOL. Thanks for sharing how you did this. We love to get new ideas from people.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much!!

[@bhteacher553]

Thank you HAXMAN! Your upper bunk idea has giving me hope for my trailer build! Today and yesterday/month... I was brainstorming what to do with the upper bunk to get it out of the way. I have a lower bunk I want to have open for people to sit on as a bench. After hours if the upper bunk is needed I can lower it down your way! Some of your ideas are very sharp. if I come up with an EZ lift method I will let you know. Thanks, TM

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you found the video helpful. I’d love to know any way you come up with to make it better!

[@bhteacher553]

@@HAXMAN I was thinking 6? Guide rods. Large diameter 1"? dowels in corners and middle of ends. Long coil springs with light to medium tension. When the bed is down the springs will be compressed. When lifting it up the six springs will assist you.Century Spring Corp. 5959 Triumph Street, Commerce, CA 90040 P | 213-749-1466 F | 213-749-3802

[@HAXMAN]

I like that idea. Nice and simple.👍

[@naranor2251]

I've watched this video like 20x already and it's still funny, please more video

[@northamericansojourner4736]

What a great video. Actual good humor and fun for a change. Thanks for this.

[@HAXMAN]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!

[@crabbingclammingboatcampin4962]

Very clever bunkbed lift system. Good job.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@kpavery1]

Like your style man. Great job, and thanks for sharing.

[@HAXMAN]

I appreciate that!

[@bryanh5097]

"Safety first!" proceeds to use table saw without push sticks

[@NabhsaT]

Great looking build man! Love your humor, editing and very informative.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you very much!

[@janetwebb2701]

Watching you reminds me of working with my Dad!!!

[@HAXMAN]

I'm so glad! Thanks!

[@PRDMRE]

Really nice workmanship!

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@johncall293]

Running your fingers next to that table saw blade, “gutsiest move I ever saw Maverick” 😂

[@HAXMAN]

😂 Thanks Hollywood

[@Chris-bn1bn]

One day, the piece will buck, & he'll be called " last three fingers Haxman" I'm saying this, to try to get him to no longer do that. It doesn't set a good example either. There's a really good reason why every table saw manufacturer insist that we never ever put our fingers anywhere near the blade!

[@lorettasanchez1184]

i been was watching your videos all day. you make it all too 😅fun

[@milagrosdelcarmenpimentel3575]

Hace 15 días, me imaginé con súper poder y levanté un mesón de 2.20 de largo x 1.20 y terminé en emergencia con 2 costillas fracturadas. Ahora debo usar una faja con súper niña. Je je. Me gusta su trabajó. Cuídese

[@Knowfere]

That is the funniest thing ever watching you hoist that bed up. Great idea but funny as hell.

[@jbond2848]

Whoops didn’t mean to hit dislike. Like button applied. I’m flying through your channel, top tier content.

[@jasonstarnes351]

First time seeing your videos. I liked it! Funny and informative!!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much!

[@dawnkangas2968]

Absolutely awesome thanks for sharing

[@larrytampke7876]

Good skills... Great entertainment!!!

[@kenmcdougal97]

I just found your channel First time I have laughed this hard all year Thank you lol I built a CTC last year

[@HAXMAN]

I'm so glad, thanks! That's awesome 😃

[@theresekirkpatrick3337]

Man my back hurts watching you try to do the bunk. 🤣🤣😂🤣😂

[@ansomriding9542]

Got a new follower...funny video! First one I saw and it’s a winner.I’m locked in now.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you very much!

[@ansomriding9542]

@@HAXMAN real people real life!

[@patrickmball]

This is unreal. I’m subscribing RIGHT. NOW.

[@latoyashanta3698]

I enjoyed this entire video... jokes and all!

[@jaacl7383]

To keep those blocks from swinging when you put the bed down maybe you could try those Neil Diamond magnets recessed into the wood? Just throwing that into the universe. Love the videos and have recently become addicted to them so thank you!

[@jimsteele7108]

It's currently 27° with a winter weather advisory. And I'm watching your video in my cargo camper. The wood stove is doing it's job at a 90° interior temperature. They tell me "dual purpose" (sauna) and I believe I'm getting there.

[@HAXMAN]

Wow! Sounds awesome! 😃

[@jimsteele7108]

@@HAXMAN , new subscriber bro, thanks for the vids!

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much!

[@garys9638]

Dude your funny! Doing a great job man!!!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much!

[@steviepeesecondlife]

@8:01 Smooth as silk, and Ive subbed

[@HAXMAN]

😂 Thanks!

[@bevliechty1161]

Love your humor

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you!

[@V.Hansen.]

Underrated videos. Good ideas and entertaining. Plus doggy.

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much!

[@Patrickbrentking]

Thanks for the video! Great tips and very entertaining! :)

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you very much!

[@Dave-sw2dm]

Entertaining video. Definitely not building a lightweight camper. Will definitely stand up to roughhousing. LOL!

[@shirleythomas3416]

Keepupthegoodwork

[@nmr6988]

7 x 12 is the perfect size. Thank you.

[@HardAngle]

I spy a Ruger box up on that shelf, nice choice!

[@HAXMAN]

Shhh don't tell KZbin 😉

[@kvernesdotten]

"safety first" he says then uses hands straight on table saw 2 seconds later hahaha :D

[@Cockeyed_Den8213]

Your a freaking nut. I like your sense of humor. On your bed lift have you ever thought of a weight system like the old windows a few pulleys some cables and a few weights would take a lot of work off lifting that bed. Maybe even a small block and tackle on each side would work. Either way it looks good I have to check out your other video's.

[@HAXMAN]

😂 Thanks so much! I'm definitely going to do something to help with lifting. That's something I hadn't thought of.

[@Raycefan]

You are the man. I want that shirt

[@heherttu]

These videos are just haxtastic!. Just a thought about adding beds to trailers. Why not use pipe and canvas to make the bed? Two poles on the long sides and the canvas hanging like a hammock. It would be less weight too. Cannot wait what you come up with next. :)

[@beyondupnorth]

look at disc-o-bed s

[@jamiedupre1306]

I was thinking, if you're still considering feedback, that you could actually hardwire the toilet, depending on the required voltage. Then ya'll wouldn't have to worry about the batteries.. Just a thought. Anyway, love your channel! Keep it up!

[@patricklondon6006]

I'm still waiting for that mattress you said you were going to build. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@HAXMAN]

I've gotten a little behind 😅 More to come soon 😃

[@Randallhenry_]

I love your videos

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@jimmyhoward9971]

#1 in the .#2 business Haaaaaa, hey Im really liking the build

[@rdman2wo]

You are a funny dude. I don't know how the hell it took me so long to find your channel...

[@justflooreit4me1]

You are a fun KZbin star 😊

[@tonyamartin5383]

Dude! When are you going on a comic tour? I will be there! Oh, the camper trailer is great! 😃

[@HAXMAN]

😄Thank you!

[@deniseseifried3403]

Good Job!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@rickhiggins6521]

You are truly hilarious!!!

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you very much!

[@thefrankperspective4247]

8:45 - a 2" piano hinge into 1' sections? Didn't know you were a magician.

[@HAXMAN]

🤫😎

[@gabrielastardust1684]

What a funny Builder.. lol. I wished you would be around us to help 😌 with our VAN or maybe Cargo Trailer.. lol.. This is just incredible awesome!! 😊

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you very much!

[@gabrielastardust1684]

@@HAXMAN You are very welcome..!! I see a good hard working and knowledgeable Person.. lol.. You should be on TV with that kinda Humorous Attitude!! Happy Holidays and stay safe and healthy 💕

[@HAXMAN]

@@gabrielastardust1684 Very kind of you to say. You as well!

[@RobertP_1960]

i am late to this party...great video. I am going to start a build of my own this spring. I may make a upper bunk like you. I just thought if you were to put a bunch of holes in the bed bottom it help lower weight and it helps it breath. Take care

[@HAXMAN]

That’s a great idea. I actually almost did that but then I was too lazy to drill all the holes. 😄 Thanks

[@lorettasanchez1184]

Lol 😂 the refrigerator arrived.

[@theharpersworld3994]

Great video. You cracked me up though.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@wenc.4424]

You're hilarious, I love you

[@HAXMAN]

😁Thanks!

[@ManCrafting]

I just got a 7x14. I’ll be doing some work on it soon. It has a little bit of work done to it, but I’m going to have to undo most of it. No insulation. That’s a nonstarter here in the south. Then it just gets better form there. 🤣

[@HAXMAN]

Sounds great!

[@oldkokitsum4022]

Hey, Funny vid so here's some simple advise. Bevel the top and bottom ends about a !/2 inch and going up and down will be a lot easier.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks and thanks! 😁

[@ultimatehomestead1466]

Cabling system would be cheap and easy add for lifting the bed ... A few holes drilled , eye hooks & walla.... While still staying basic & simple . Thanks for the chuckles !

[@HAXMAN]

Great idea! I'm definitely going try something like that. Thanks!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks for watching everyone! If you have any ideas please let me know in the comments.

[@rolandrockstarmega1299]

Love the build. I wanna party with you.lol Check out the mini splits. Way quieter and more efficient.

[@HAXMAN]

@@rolandrockstarmega1299 Thank you very much! 😄 Thanks for the tip!

[@laliniefinadechavez2349]

Buen trabajo 👍 🇲🇽

[@HAXMAN]

Gracias!

[@austinvan436]

Nice

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@rtjs14]

you crack me up

[@hikerJohn]

Great video editing . . . So I put a bed with storage under it on one side of the trailer which is really cool for sleeping and sitting but now I'm thinking I dont have room for much storage on the other side over the axle so how am I going to balance the load unless I put very small storage there for water jugs. I may have to convert it to the way you did it in this video . . . It wont be all that hard and I wont waste that much plywood. I like the way you work, the only thing I do different is I use glue and a brad nail gun instead of pre-drilling and countersinking screws. Even if I do use screws I dont countersink them any more because these new screw guns drive them in so deep you dont need to counter sink them. The glue itself is stronger than the wood . . . yada yada . . . :o) Great sense of humor as well . . .

[@patlsmith404]

I have a great idea...come practice all your “ Genius ideas” on my “White Box”. I want to convert it over. I used it as my landscaping truck. 12’ cube ❤️😎🐾🐾🇺🇸

[@normnilsson7208]

It's crocked ! your funny so ill subscibe

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@joelhunt829]

Hey what was the purpose of the plywood on the bottom of the bed? I saw another build with a light put into the bottom of a bed like that. Are you planning to hide a light in it or was it just for the structure and cleanliness of it?

[@HAXMAN]

It was just for structure and cleanliness but the light idea is a good one.

[@larrytampke7876]

Use a block and tackle on both ends (Pulley system), to lessen the weight immensely. No need to change anything just add-on. Easy as pulling a cord to raise mini blinds!!!

[@slamboy66]

For bunk, I would use locking drawer sliders just to guide and hold in place.

[@HAXMAN]

That's a great idea!

[@ranierrentas4818]

Great Channel! A lot of great projects! Keep it up. What are the measurements for the trailer?

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! It's a 7x12

[@donovandelaney3171]

Now that's a dog!

[@shawnfreeoftyranny8849]

L.O.L. comments he puts fingers to close to saw table blade. I laughing over square lines for the chop box. All around nice job though. Think you could of used 3/4 plywood in place of studs for maybe less weight on the lift bunk. But again sweet build and item testing for many as I have a 6x12 v-nose I'm thinking same thing on. I also have a great bug out truck. An 88' f150 with nicely not over done body/frame lifts, 90,000 miles on straight 6cylinder mated to the granny tranny that can pull stumps out. Great gas mileage with dual tanks. 4x4, mint interior with luxury captain seats, all power with cruise control. 32x5 all terrain tires and highboy fiberglass cap.

[@acts_men2192]

Man you’re killing me!!! Good stuff!

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@christophersquires8631]

i have no sense lol too funny!!!

[@mrzif0013]

which foam did you use? This is good stuff hahahah.,

[@alanjackson4646]

That ‘lifting bed’, would not be out of place in a nuclear bunker. To lighten it up and improve air flow and to help prevent condensation under mattress; why not drill large holes through like in your bench ‘air bed’ ? You could also do this to the bottom leaf of your table/bed extension, without going right through of course ! Great build, great upholstering, easy to change and clean. Following in U.K. Regards AJ

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks AJ! That's a great idea. I just might do that! Thanks for watching!

[@pamil1923]

Hey buddy, what came in that Ruger box up on the shelf in your shop?👍🏼☮️

[@HAXMAN]

That would be a handy dandy 10/22 takedown to teach my oldest on. 😉

[@slamboy66]

In case they shipped it on its side or whatever , let it stand upright for a day. Don't want it to dry start. Like priming oil pump on new engine build.

[@HAXMAN]

👍

[@jsbeiting]

Did you say “farty” people?!! 😂

[@Jesusfreakmama74]

We jus found you tonight a s binge watched and laughed so hard !!!!

[@bestboomer2573]

Will you build me one? Love your build.

[@HAXMAN]

LOL. I can't even find the time to finish mine. 😄 Thank you!

[@steviepeesecondlife]

what is the magic skill saw called? I need one, NEWB here

[@HAXMAN]

It's a Festool track saw. Several companies make them. They work great for making really clean straight cuts, much cleaner than a regular circular saw.

[@fjcook]

Did you install the man door on the left side or did you install it yourself? If you installed it, please provide a video .

[@HAXMAN]

I ordered it that way.

[@me2u2aswell]

You have inspired me. #funny #WTF #teeter #galofglue #usingyourhead

[@HAXMAN]

I'm so glad! 😄 Thanks!

[@slamboy66]

Why did you only thank Shirley? What about Laverne ?

[@HAXMAN]

Totally forgot Laverne. My bad

[@philp411]

I see a Ruger box in the mess behind you 👍

[@HAXMAN]

I like to think of that mess as organized chaos 😉

[@HoftsWoodshop]

You reminds me of John C Reilly lol.

[@mrkioscienceteacher]

Probably a dumb question so please excuse but why is the door on the driver's side?

[@jasoncardot2645]

Safety first *pushes 2x4 through table saw with fingers*

[@joerabid8313]

Almost everything you put in is weight lowers your gas mileage for as long as you own the trailer. It also puts more weight on the axles. Use alum channel or unistrut will put less weight than using all those 2x4. With metal you get the strength.

[@HAXMAN]

No doubt metal would be preferred but I’m more comfortable working with wood.

[@boatdesigner12]

Properly dried wood weighs about the same and is cheaper. The key is to use the smallest size lumber you can to do the job. Most people overbuild and don't use proper joinery.

[@delightful75]

Looking for the follow up video

[@MoParRus340]

Hmmm. Wait a min. Safety first? Where’s that push stick instead of running your fingers between the saw fence and blade?

[@MommaMoonontheMove]

What are the Green and Black on the wall? Acoustic tiles? Did it come with them or did you add them?.

[@HAXMAN]

Yes. I put them up. This was my office trailer I used for editing before I started converting it.

[@MommaMoonontheMove]

@@HAXMAN Where did you get them?

[@HAXMAN]

@@MommaMoonontheMove I’m not sure. It was years ago. I think it was Amazon.

[@ernielara1553]

Have you thought about using balsa wood? They are very light and strong! Remember the ww2 de dehavilland mosquito fighter plane bomber they are made of balsa wood.

[@alnewer8280]

Funny guy....!

[@jimthompson9992]

I do applaud you for doing the trailer for emergency use...but I am rather curious as to why you didn't purchase a used travel trailer? Expense? Do it yourself?? No matter, looks like you're doing a great job!! Take care, be safe and God bless! (Living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with a few hurricanes our way also...I hope you never have to use it for it's intended purpose!!!)

[@HAXMAN]

I originally bought this trailer to use as my office at my old house. Then when we moved I didn’t need it for that anymore so it was available. 😄