Crypt Bedroom in a 2 Kilowatt Cargo Trailer Conversion

[@dontdenymyrighteousnesstru5608]

I always knew Millhouse was going to grow up and do something epic.

[@MyUltimateStuff]

Epic comment, 🤣🤣 You win the internet today.

[@Honkahonky]

😂

[@raworange8187]

😂😂😂

[@bluesummers5051]

Everything’s coming up millhouse 😏

[@gogogo1064]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@Dudeguy217]

That ending was so good. Man is set. Owns his home, starting a business in the community doing something he loves. Best wishes to him!

[@medes5597]

Except within the month from filming, he'd given up his business according to the description.

[@nojnoj3069]

@@medes5597 .....@Tony Bearmore ..?

[@vancemacd6315]

I loved how excited he got talking about his hidden fort I mean crypt.

[@WillProwse]

Here for the solar setup. Very nice :D Love it

[@michaelberding4616]

Hi Will! Glad you approve. :) I appreciate everything you're doing for the community -- the videos, websites, etc. Thanks!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

You did all the right things - large water tank, proper waste systems, deep freezer, stand up fridge, washer, dryer, toilet, shower, oh my! Very nice rig! Most women focus on decor not on support systems. Truly smart build. I especially like the light switches on one access panel, and love your shower concept. Lucky girlfriend to have a nice man like you around, so handy! Thanks for sharing - it was great fun to see your rig!

[@AustinLWright]

This “crypt” is probably bigger than most overlander’s bed set ups.

[@dakotamar45acp]

yup, i'm thinking i ordered my trailer 3 ft too short.

[@00RONDOR00]

Ok. That crypt is awesome. That shower is awesome. The loft is awesome. I guess the thing is awesome. Thanks for posting Seven.

[@Adiscretefirm]

I love the DIY projects like this where the owner gets everything they need while not having to settle for the 1980's interior design and subpar construction the RV industry offers.

[@jbuckley2546]

Yeah. So he went for the 70's.

[@Colaaah]

@@jbuckley2546 Haha! Especially that coffee table that needs a little TLC lol!

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

OMGoodness the RV industry is SLOW to change. I think orange/brown interiors were just recently outlawed in several states or we would still be looking at them in new rigs. Yikes!

[@evshrug]

When did those GMC MotorHomes come out? Late 60’s early 70’s? The fabric upholstery and wall paints might benefit from an update or something more neutral, but the shape and design of those are cool!

[@nojnoj3069]

Again.....A whole load of know-it-alls, pulling it apart like the true expert's you all are. Here's a thing. Why don't YOU ALL build your own and We'll tear yours,,,, apart.?......No? ..........I don't think so.

[@melioristicone333]

I have been a certified RV technician for 14 years. Very ingenuitive creation. Your rig design definitely stands out. Thank you for sharing

[@bt7482]

he spent all that money on custom window awnings just to put a cabinet over one and a coat rack over the other... He also can't seem to figure out how to reverse the hinges on his min-fridge and he's got a soundproof "crypt" for "sleeping"... yikes...

[@Graysett]

This was one of the first videos on this kind of thing that I saw 2 years ago that really convinced me on the viability of this kind of lifestyle (for me), and it's still easily my favorite and probably my biggest inspiration for my own eventual set up. I must be at least 300 build videos deep at this point, but this is the one I always return to.

[@NKBobcat]

Great home! I really appreciate the guys honesty when he gives you a reason for why he did everything. Very valid reasons and excellent work!

[@slclos2534]

" Cut me all These windows" "Also Cover them all up from the inside, I like it dark"

[@michaelberding4616]

Yep, I did that. Learned about myself along the way.

[@crowmancaveman2gen-xer280]

I'd leave it window less to stay stealthy

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Michael Berding Do you sometimes like to enjoy the view outside from your kitchen window? I think that what you’ve built is absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it publicly. Lots of people second guessing how and why you did things. I just want to enjoy your accomplishments with you, not critique you.

[@michaelberding4616]

@@mitchellbarnow1709 Thank you, I appreciate that! Yes, sometimes I'll open up the kitchen windows, generally if it's cloudy or near sunset. Can be a very nice view sometimes. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@kennynoble1223]

Everybody likes options.

[@forestyforest]

This guy making hot pockets while he showers, efficiency.

[@JoeCnNd]

Washing dishes while he showers. Kramer efficiency.

[@aaronbaca765]

When you can take a dump and flip your pancakes at the same time you’ve reached maximum level efficiency 😂

[@SeksiChaps]

@foresty forest he lives in a van

[@Nadine----]

Hello Foresty Forest, you're looking to update? 🙃

[@diegokeegan5420]

you probably dont care but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.

[@nancyasberry8458]

I love nearly everything about that conversion. The shower is pure genius, and the crypt would be amazing as long as I could have a fan in there. Truly awesome build. I think it's one of my favorites I've seen.

[@paulortiz2035]

But you certainly can't sit up in bed. If you can't breath because your nose is stopped up you have to turn around and crawl out of there! Not very convenient if you ask me. And how in the hell do you have sex in there? That's pretty limited, as well. Isn't it? To say of nothing of trying to convince someone new to join him down there. I'd be like "OH, hell, NO!!!!" AS I RAN OUT THE DOOR SCREAMING, "HE WAS TRYING TO KILL ME!!!!" JUST: NO. NO. NO. AND HELL NO!!!!!!!!!

[@membear]

That crypt is like a panic room for a trailer home invasion.

[@MrOrangeonion]

@@Mason-pq3kv lol

[@MrOrangeonion]

@chris s Thats a very specific scenario. I like the solution.

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

Heh yeah imagine a serial killer invaded the home, you hide in the crypt just in time, but thats when the horror starts as you hear him bring back his victims. One by one, horror by horror. Eventually you figure he's going to find the crypt, so you wall off a portion hoping to fool him to fool him when he does, and luckily you do as he finds it and starts to stash corpses into the space. Trying not to breath the whole time while he's in there arraging body parts. He even grabs your leg by mistake once but decides not to move it. Well at leaste you survived.

[@thepenitent2022]

@@mikejones-vd3fg You gotta write that up into a novel or a screenplay!

[@b3877896]

In-freaking-credible! Michael's home is pure comfort and convenience!

[@mattberg6816]

Dave Smith dude doesn’t even get three square

[@JCisJD]

until your guests asks, "wheres your loo mate.

[@MaureenTheTemp]

Not my cup of tea, but genuinely a truly original design with a lot of great features.

[@cjw2661]

I honestly loved it . UNTIL I saw the crypt. Nope, no way, not happening. I'm claustrophobic. Could NEVER do it. Hut rest of it was AWESOME.

[@ZekeMan62]

I didn't think the ladies would like it. Its too function over form... basically a man cave on wheels. But... if you've got testosterone coursing through your veins his rig looks like mobile heaven.

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

When he gets older and is up every 2hrs, he can sleep on the couch & change the crypt area to a black water storage tank.

[@sharifsalem]

FISH ON lol

[@Makelifehappennow]

That's what a pee bottle is for. :-) gotta accommodate the digs anyway you can

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I started taking saw palmetto capsules and after a few weeks find I need get up only every 4 hours. A welcome improvement I must say.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

Try Saw Palmetto capsules. I did and now get 4 hours before feeling the urge to wander. Thank goodness!

[@gardnerberry113]

"The Crypt" Aptly named. I'm afraid there won't be any "bom-chicka-wah-wah" with the new girlfriend going on in there.

[@samualwhittemore228]

Anybody watching this: --- Be very cautious about the water storage tank in very back of the trailer. That's a BAD and DANGEROUS idea. Too much weight at the rear -- 800 pounds swinging left and right during quick maneuvers can get you killed. If you are planning on building a trailer --> design your water tank and holding tanks as low and as close to the axles as possible.

[@TroyWical0]

What stood out to me the most is having it off to the side. That's a lot of weight and I would have a hard time not at least putting it dead center.

[@charleswidmore5458]

@@TroyWical0 What do you think the batteries weigh? The man seems to have thought this through a fair bit. I would wager it is not as bad as it looks. I would have used a low top rectangular baffled box design but then again his is built.

[@Ulbre]

@@charleswidmore5458 except when the water tank is MT

[@rogermccaslin6750]

@@charleswidmore5458 Those are lithium batteries so probably not more than 150 lbs of dead weight. Compare that to almost 1100 lbs of live weight. I won't go as far as to say it's dangerous but it is definitely not optimal. I agree with having a lower profile rectagular tank, maybe even two (or more) baffled tanks that reduce the free surface effect of sloshing water.

[@Andy_M986]

Having water around the electronics isn't the best idea either, boxed off in the centre with an opening door to be able to fill the tank would be a better option.

[@FBPrepping]

That´s a great rig! Michael must be a quite happy guy who enjoys comfort. I loved that concept. That trailer is almost half of my entire house bought with a mortgage and almost as comfortable.

[@yumatom]

Seems like a few cameras with a monitor in the crypt would be a good idea.

[@mcscheck2000]

Tom Butler a good idea??? Hell I would call that a "must"...

[@qolspony]

ABSOLUTELY! That is what I was thinking!

[@icodefor]

And a nice little peephole where he can fit a gun barrel through.

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

If security issues are ingrained in your psyche and you cannot let it go...the nomadic lifestyle may not be for you. I am in my third decade of my mobile journey and have never has a problem. I do keep a baseball bat by the door though. I choose my camp spots wisely and boon-dock exclusively. An LTVA is the way to go in the winter. October thru March. BTW...I avoid the big tent and shows like the plague., as many other "locals". When those are gone...life is good again. Also, if you stay up at Plomosa road during all the Quartzite festivities (the big ones)...you are just a quick trip over to Parker, AZ for all your needs.

[@pxpin89]

@@geraldhenrickson7472 It only has to happen once. I'd rather have it and not need it then get robbed one day while im in a tiny hole I sleep in. >_>

[@nomadpi1]

I admire your astute planning and expertise. Your articulate presentation is the best I've encountered in KZbin's videos. Thank you for a large amount of data so easily assimilated.

[@joedirt96]

I see someone has been taking advantage of their word of the day calendar :p

[@user-wv2bn2cb1i]

Yes I was also impressed with Michael's intelligent and thoughtful comments.

[@acfisher109]

I love your home, and thanks for the thorough understanding of how your rig works day to day

[@humancentered3447]

Congrats my dude. You seem super proud of the thoughtfulness of the design as you should be!

[@colin7360]

Cool trailer. Shower design is awesome.

[@MattLesak]

I thought the same thing but couldn't help to notice the toaster oven and microwave RIGHT NEXT TO THE SHOWER, PLUGGED IN! I know the curtain prevents water from hitting them, but that's asking for trouble.

[@franklyterrence4860]

I did not think I would like your crypt at all until you opened it and got in. I like it!

[@Robocoppat]

Truly the Best Cargo Trailer conversion I've ever seen. It's perfect. This guy should get an award for creativity, form, function, and genius ideas. 2 THUMBS UP 👍👍..

[@cvzphotography]

Your video hot recommended to me on YT. We met in Colombia a few years ago. Glad to see you're doing something cool!

[@naturalnat3452]

Dude!!! This build is SICK!!! It's such a good set up for a full-time living space!! Nice job on the build, Michael!

[@fordfan3179]

Great fort! When I was like 13 I built a fort in the woods between four evenly spaced trees that was well over 30 feet tall from the ground to the "sun deck" . It had two open floors (no walls) between enclosed floors. It had a ladder in a different spot on each floor and a knotted escape rope from the roof to the ground. It had a Colman heater, a boom box for entertainment and we even had a porta potty away from the fort. We were always trying to find a fireman's pole or build a slide for life but the township found it and torched the place one Sunday. I could see the fire from the highway on our way to church. When we finally got back there some time later it had all been picked up and aside from some burned tree trunks, you'd never know it had been there. The township posted a sign on each of the four trees "No Trespassing, Twp Property" I'm in my 60s now and I'm absolutely going back there at some point just to see if I can still find the spot and maybe a relic.

[@jbuckley2546]

'The township'? You sound like you live in 1930's Alabama.

[@fordfan3179]

@@jbuckley2546 middle-class America 1968-69. It was my fort but I had alot of friends help build it over a summer. BTW, as an adult I worked as a project manager in an architects office and I had a hand drawn ink on card stock rendering of that club house/fort framed next to my desk. It was the first structure I drew before I built it.

[@Well_possibly]

Interesting story. Thanks for posting it. Kinda cruel they did that to kids. They could have at least given you all a heads up and taken the time to teach you about why it isn't allowed, such as safety concerns. And how about a pat on the back for good planning and following through with a project?

[@robertburnett5343]

Fantastic build-out. The raised floor is a perfect work around for a 4 season camper.

[@marilynnarnold811]

This thing is crazy! Can't believe all the stuff he's done. I couldn't sleep in the crypt. I can't imagine the middle of the night and I have to go to the bathroom or I hear something and have to crawl out of there.

[@ronque23]

I’m very happy for Michael. Great job sir. Truly outstanding work!

[@warrenpamment]

Its good to see somebody had a dream and actually designed and built what they needed, not just went into a store and bought a new one

[@Ritaholden1]

This is the most unique camper I have ever seen. Thanks for the tour.

[@furgulley8077]

Very cool! First time I've seen this layout with the bed/living room combo. Really creative! I really like your shower and the fact that you have a washer and dryer. Well done!

[@yasminedey8612]

Wow! That's amazing and looks so much bigger from the inside!

[@OhanaRainbow]

That was the coolest place I've ever seen! Loved his home.

[@deezlpwer07]

That is probably the best rig you have featured! That gentleman thought out everything! Amazing rig

[@michaelberding4616]

Thanks!

[@deezlpwer07]

Mr. Berding, Do you have a link to the bendable shower curtain system you I stalled

[@michaelberding4616]

@@deezlpwer07 Sure do! amzn.to/36km6o4

[@arrowshot3000]

this is the coolest trailer conversion I've come across

[@danieldaniellnova]

WOW super glad you put this up on the internet! I am planning a large off-grid trailer build so glad to see others build similar setups. Looking to pack as much solar as possible into the build I am planning and use Tesla battery modules, and run a mobile office and 3D printing farm out of it!

[@leifhietala8074]

Note too that his license plate is Minnesota. His "four seasons" ain't fooling around.

[@mgrasmussonuvc]

His tow vehicle is not licensed in Minnesota.

[@nojnoj3069]

@@mgrasmussonuvc ?.......This is exactly what I mean......Gal.

[@94Dza]

honestly the best conversion ive seen, i also need to sleep in quiet and love my tech

[@sirpurplemonk]

Great tour and amazing how he put the things in this trailer for his enjoyment. Some great ideas if you are going to build out a rig for yourself.

[@starla8749]

Wow!! Love the solar set up. When I saw 100 gallons of water storage I was sure you couldn't impress me more than that!! But then you gave us a look at the crypt 😍💜 So in love with your whole build. Stay safe out there.

[@johnbergholm]

Awesome build, Michael. Really like your shower and the way you've built in the washer and the toilet with the flip ups. But the crypt? Uh uh, nope, no way lol

[@danielsweeney6742]

John Bergholm - I agreed at first but once I saw how much room he had in there I changed my mind. The only thing I could see is keeping the dust out of there.

[@ronjclm8590]

@@danielsweeney6742 I thought that calling it a crypt was the only thing creepy about his sleeping area. Most tiny houses and van builds have a low ceiling height over the bed. From the view with the camera inside there , it looked like a large screened vent, which made it seem less crypt like. It would be tough trying to change the sheets, and make the bed. I have an ATC (Aluminum Trailer Company) trailer. Well made trailers, and they can be quite costly. Changing it to a gooseneck pull will be quite expensive, but a good idea.

[@michaelberding4616]

@@danielsweeney6742 If you're referring to dust in the crypt, we keep it at bay by vacuuming every time we clean the sheets. Works out well.

[@warsurplus]

I got off the tour bus at the crypt. Not enough space for me. To each his own. Thank you for the tour.

[@livinglife8333]

I absolutely love the sleeping crypt, I’ve dreamed of building a built in bed with sides and a round opening like a hobbit hole. I remember sleeping in my grandmothers big canopy bed with heavy red velvet drapes that she would close at night. It was so cozy and dark.

[@teekay1785]

I too slept in grandparents canopy bed like a fort as a child, loved it. Remember too it kept mosquitos out and was cooler being up off floor with no ac . side benefit lots of storage underneath.

[@poorpauly1308]

Seeing this solves a few issues I was dealing with my future build. Love the shower idea.

[@briankish3757]

Very cool rig. The crypt reminds me of a bow-berth on a boat.

[@teekay1785]

Exactly except harder to access

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

Love the bed crypt and the loft sofa arrangement too. Thanks for sharing such great ideas.

[@14JrdaKid]

Love the living room setup!! Finally something that I would love to do, great job!

[@scottwhitney9913]

This is one off the best rigs I've seen yet. Awesome video.

[@wrenchdoozer]

That is a very impressive trailer conversion, with the crypt and loft being the coolest features. That said, a toaster oven near the shower is a bit more adventure than I would be comfortable with.

[@CCWSig]

Who doesnt like warm shower toast early in the morning. Gotta live a little.

[@brownbunny2513]

@@CCWSig You have a sense of humor 😂😂😂

[@JCisJD]

and a loo that close to "guests" !

[@seanrodgers1839]

A split level trailer, what a perfect layout. Efficient use of space in order to have space where you want it most. The sleeping space is ideal. I see the logic in the design. Way more comfortable than any other. If I ever decide to do that I'd start from that design adapt it. Love the way it is fully cold proof.

[@ronjefferson4261]

As someone who is a really light sleeper, give me a fan in the "Crypt" and and I think I'd be in heaven

[@edgarbleikur1929]

Same! And a pee bottle lol

[@jonathanpaigehale5275]

I love negative people you all have a special place in my heart..... nice setup with great ideas.

[@CCWSig]

Finally some one that built a nice rig and "gets it!" I'm tired of all these van and trailer build that people put together, where they're shitting in buckets and showering in rubbermaid containers, it's just not practical, and once the novelty of it wears off another junk rig for sale on marketplace. This rig I could actually live in. Nicely done.

[@K9River]

How is using a Rubbermaid container for a shower pan impractical? Or "shitting in a bucket" impractical?

[@amando96]

@@K9River How is it not? Do you really want to put so much effort into shitting and showering? Don't you have other things to do?

[@ZipchesterVT]

Amando Abreu C’mon man. How much effort does it take to shit in a bucket?

[@Ameri-Texan]

Cool thing about building custom things is that they don't give a flying rat's arse what you think. It's for them, not you.

[@amando96]

@@ZipchesterVT 0. Getting rid of it is the effort.

[@showdownz]

Man ... you nailed it. That setup is sweeeeet. I've looked at hundreds of "tiny homes" and "van life" and alternative living (like earthships). I really mean that. Over the last 5 years I've really been looking into this stuff allot. This is possibly the first portable home I've seen that my wife might actually be willing to live in. The split level design is super smart. I love "the crypt", and the shower and the living room. It looks like once your sitting it would feel very much like a standard living room experience. What I might do to improve the shower experience... for what you have there is size the curtains so there isn't a bunch of gathering in the curtain it self. Then attach a rod (kinda like the one for adjusting vineeshen blinds) to each end of the curtain where you would normally hold it to pull it around (ya know ... if you could reach). Add some magnets (not to many, prolly only 4) to the bottom, and of course a way for them to attach. What this would do is give you more room in the shower and keep the curtain from touching you. Basically the same process as you have now to set it up... just jump in grab the rods and use that to pull the curtain around, then quickly use your feet to slide the magnets into position. Now because you have less shower curtain material, and because there is not much waving of the material, the effective space is larger. It also might store better (again less material). A common thing I see in many shower configurations using a curtain is very few people think of using the curtain as a wall. Like in your case, if that curtain were opaque it would probably feel claustrophobic. But in wall configuration even opaque it wouldn't be nearly as bad. It takes a bit of imagination to be able to picture each situation so I don't know it what i'm saying makes any sense but hopefully its something to consider. Anyway just an idea. .... great job on this home on wheels... super cool. Also this thing looks way bigger on the inside then the outside in this video. At the end when you're outside for the wrap up, I found my self thinking wow i just felt like i got a house tour... wait what... its all in that little white box. I realize its a large trailer but you really did a lot with it. Well Done Sir. Now jump in your tardis and off to the next adventure. ;-)

[@TheBry38]

This guy must be like an engineer or something he does a really good job

[@michaelberding4616]

Thanks! I've been a software engineer for many years, does that count? :)

[@ofrhythm]

@@michaelberding4616 I had you pegged for CS. Nice setup regardless. That entertainment system is exactly what I want, and I'm happy to come across someone that really invested in their solar system to support it.

[@n3lee]

@@michaelberding4616 I'm a radio engineer -- but my skills fall apart when working with the carbohydrate foam (wood)... I like the 48V DC Plant -- I build all my comms systems on them. Curious to know more about the problems you've had with the 48V HVAC, looking at a similar setup for a (AC Primary, 48V 100AH DC Backup battery with 48V engine-driven alternator as a backup) site....

[@sddndsiduae4b-688]

@@michaelberding4616 well i hope those lithium batteries do have balancer and fire proof, otherwise emergency exit, which was suggested in other comments really needed.

[@michaelberding4616]

@@n3lee The 48v battery bank has been fantastic, no issues there at all. The 48v heat pump that I purchased was overpriced and the heating function on it was flakey at best. It would error out frequently for no apparent reason and it would almost always error out if the wind was blowing directly into the outside unit's fan. The company I bought it from (HotSpot Energy) was not helpful in getting the situation resolved. I think it was a beta product and I was a guinea pig. The only downside to a 48v system in an RV is getting equipment that'll work with it. Your choices are more limited. Should you choose to go with 24v, there's a lot more options.

[@koldleblue5079]

This is amazing. your kitchen has more counter space than my apartments! Great job!

[@thizizliz]

Sounds like a perfect place for him & that's how a home should be suited to it's owners.

[@itzanopinion]

"...a home should be suited to *it's* owners..." Why did you use an *apostrophe* there when the correct spelling is just *its* ?

[@thizizliz]

@@itzanopinion on occasion, one makes a typo. You may also note that there is no punctuation between "be" & "suited". Mea culpa.

[@a.j.reilly6821]

ItzAn Opinion I am SO happy you pointed out the most important part of this entire discussion! Itz SO important we stay eternally vigilant!!!

[@clownpocket]

ItzAn Opinion I used to always mess that up because I thought the apostrophe indicated possession; Joe’s garage, the cat’s bowl, the van’s windows, it’s doors.

[@lollz77]

This is truly unique and very cool!! I'm quite claustrophobic so I don't think I could sleep in that "crypt" but it's very cool none-the-less. Especially loved the shower idea/build and the fact you can take an enjoyable shower that's longer than a few minutes. Thanks for sharing your awesome rig with us! 🤓💙

[@michaelberding4616]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@barthanes1]

He's got the coolest rig I've seen yet. I think I could condense it down a bit, but pretty much everything I'm looking for. Basically I want that rig in a step van.

[@BAGINAZARD]

There is almost the appearance of items stuffed into the back of a moving van at some perspectives. 19:42

[@RVingwithG]

I was going to do this same thing in a tiny home. Wow, and he pulls this around daily! NICE RIG!

[@corbinmatter8462]

You are by far the best one I've ever seen. I like your layout.

[@TurboDog73TX]

The Crypt is truly inspiring Me.. I too love a dark silent area to sleep and I'd never considered something like that.

[@garyabc]

This is a beautiful build! Depending on personal needs, it can be better than a van in many ways. Love the crypt, living space, solar, plumbing and HVAC.

[@bearborg9986]

I loved that rig. Not sure about the crypt having a bit of an issue with tight spaces but cool none the less.

[@tattooedkaos]

I really like your build, I am using a much smaller 5 by 10 trailer for short trips. I am also using a diesel heater, I actually plumbed mine exactly the same way that you did, I use a 10L jerrycan at the nose and have a feed pipe coming in from the top and a small motorcycle one-way check valve installed to prevent can vacuum sealing.

[@jameslamb7300]

It looks a lot smaller on the outside, but wow! Great design!

[@jmedlock95]

ive looked over many designs, and this is the most space efficient by far. ive bookmarked your video for future reference.

[@craigjkb]

I like the crypt I would have taken some of that living room floor out.. I did like the size of the bedroom . you didn't overboard on the TV 😏 I would definitely put my 55in flat screen it on that wall. Just a beautiful home. I do hope in 2020 your business takes off mate. 👍

[@ftkinsella]

Best conversion I have ever seen. Cheers!!!

[@TheFootbaldd]

I have seen a few of these videos and they all seem to have a common element, their battery bays are a C fire waiting to happen. To humor you guys I will list a couple that I see off first glace. 1.) Mechanical abrasive shorting potential between cells when the insulation of the main leads is a potential risk. In general you want a circuit interruption device to be as close to the battery as possible. 2.) Exposed cells/bus tie points. Any conductive material across those points can dead short that portion of the battery until it fuses open, looses connection, or destroys affected cells. Potential for class C fires, then class A, and in worse case Class D due to the lithium battery chemistry. On a good note, those cells look to be of a more stable chemistry. 3.) That circuit breaker is convenient; however, not likely rated for the DC current interruption needed with that battery in a fault. 4.) Water by electronics. Self explanatory; not necessarily a hazard, but precautions should be observed. 5.) Dual use storage and rigging for sea. This is more of a general concept, the electrical system needs to be protected if the space is going to be used for storage duty. Contents may shift during flight. 6.) This may be a bit inevitable, but there isn't easy access to the battery bay when loaded. This goes back to circuit interruption. I would install a remote battery disconnect contactor that isolates the battery at a touch of a button. 7.) Maybe I missed it but I didn't see any figure extinguishers in sight in that battery well. Just a few top level observations. Nice build.

[@philhealey449]

Yes some valid points. This looks like a Blue Sea Systems circuit breaker which should be ok for 48V and 3000 Amps breaking capacity. I think if say it's a 5kW inverter then I'd add a 150A HRC fuse for peace of mind.

[@kalemercer7053]

Of all the bed solutions iv seen this has to be my favorite!

[@TempleGuitars]

-Likes things on the darker side -Showers every couple of days -Lives in a trailer. My man!

[@LordFalconsword]

Most adults get tired of blowing 2 hours every day poomphing in the bathroom.

[@teekay1785]

@Mykel Hardin very true and he apparently takes less than 10 minute shower with 125 gallons lasting 15 or so showers.

[@Dmhlcmb]

This guy’s philosophy is spot on. Build like it’s your only home. Real couch and coffee table, full size shower, plenty of water and all the creature comforts.

[@ericgressler4422]

Omgaaaad this my new favorite rig ive watched hours an hours of ppls rigs this is hands down the coolest one ive ever seen helluva job wow

[@bradford4570]

That crypt is so awesome, I would love something like that! That whole rig is amazing

[@lenkaiser]

Freaking AWESOME! Love the crypt!

[@jacevedo770]

Awesome rig, love the shower, raised floors and sleeping space. The electrics and tv area are epic!

[@CharlieK92004]

All that weight in the back, not surprised he's got a sway problem.

[@michaelberding4616]

With the weight in the back, my tongue weight was 12%, as weighed by truck scales. Bumper-pull trailers are supposed to be in the 10-15% range, so I'm easily within that range.

[@LukusCannon]

@@michaelberding4616 I love your build, but what about contamination problems with your fresh water tank? You don't appear to have any filtration system in place for your drinking water, nor a convenient way to clean or descale the tank

[@sketch2620]

Should mount water-tank in the center back there, to distribute weight equally between both sets of tires.

[@michaelberding4616]

@@LukusCannon I only put potable water in the tank, so contamination is never an issue. I do run the water through a secondary Brita filter, but that's mostly just because I like to have it chilled. With regards to cleaning or descaling the tank, that's not a common practice in the RV industry or community and just hasn't been an issue.

[@tyson1fan487]

@@michaelberding4616 This is the absolute best Home on Wheels I've ever seen and this would be the only way I could do it. Wow! You need a monitor in the bedroom for security and I would need my dog but they make great security and you have enough space.

[@shoeshinegirl101]

I really liked the shower, the toilet and the freezer. Very original ideas!

[@pesomistic7656]

Great build, very custom. All the commercial RVs are expensive trash, I regret buying mine so much I rebuilt it piece by piece, vowing never to make the same mistake twice. Now everything is where I want how I want it(commercial grade😉) and screw buying propane >Diesel heating is the most legit, almost done rebuilding mine now. Similar electricals but different setup. 48v all electric ftw😆

[@chevytruckman34]

Very cool. Lots of thought and planning in that rig. I love it. The crypt is, by far, the best.

[@Captaincasey31]

Fantastic Job! I just started my Cargo conversion, just got the foam board on walls, have 6-350 watt , 24 volt panels to go ontop, but planning to make actuator frame to be able to tilt the panels for the winter months, even though I am in Florida.. want to build it right the first time. I bought two 100 quart freezer/ fridges (12v or 24volt) for Christmas (I am impressed how fast they will freeze) tested with gallon jug and 2 liter bottle water. I want to be able to run every thing off solar like in your setup. was there any regrets or I shoulda done this instead?

[@michaelberding4616]

Only two major changes I'd do to my rig: First, have it be a gooseneck or 5th wheel design instead of a bumper-pull. Second: install a diesel heater instead of relying on the heat pump.

[@glitchfactory98]

I tried the actuators set up with 980 watts. Just realize it will take about 2x the actuators u think, (as they are over rated) and the build and design process will take about 2-3 weeks. Also the advantage is only about 30% which means in winter will only be an extra 200ish watts. Just really look into it before going to the trouble! Good luck with your build man!

[@FOXMOSMAN3]

Michael Berding , congrats on your rig. Would you mind telling us the name of the company that built it for you and possibly the cost of it (the trailer only)?

[@michaelberding4616]

@@FOXMOSMAN3 The trailer was built by Aluminum Trailer Company (ATC). I had lots of custom options, so my total for the trailer came up to $20,000.

[@FOXMOSMAN3]

@Michael Berding, I'm still in the very initial phase of planning a conversion - possibly a trailer with the same width and height of yours, but 28 foot in lenght - and I thought it would cost me much more. Thank you.

[@amir64]

this rig is so genius and personalized to the beyond next level, that I had this silly smile all along while watching

[@kathybowen3725]

We have beds like YOURS down at the MORGUE. Very comfortable, and not one complaint ! Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.

[@michaelberding4616]

Hahah!

[@theroadnottaken9378]

Looking at a Feather lite goose neck trailer as my starting point for my upcoming build, the bed will be in the upper part of the goose neck. Like the job you did on the solar.

[@susanscovill6817]

I’d like to see all the links to these builds and products and not just yours.

[@IronAngel1958]

Hey Mike, I really like your rig. I have been toying with an all aluminum 5th wheel build and your video has given me a lot of inspiration. Cheers

[@Spectt84]

I was wondering how you made the "crypt" look so roomy when you were in there, then I realized you were 4ft. tall when standing next to the host at the end. Eitherway you made it work for you. Good job.

[@michaelberding4616]

I'm actually 5'7", but Seven is rather tall and was holding the camera at an angle such that it makes me look even shorter.

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Dude that thing is amazing. You're a smart fella

[@imatt6566]

Bedroom would be a heck of a Dutch Oven.

[@davidc1961utube]

imatt65 ventilation runs 24/7, but still...

[@rushd45]

Excellent, well thought out and full of great innovations.

[@64maxpower]

There are some impressive people in this world

[@Alan62651]

Love the creativity, Michael.

[@Chefsantatravels]

Wow I love the bed idea, I have to use his idea if I build out a bus or a step van anyway happy new year stay safe stay strong stay healthy god bless and enjoy life 👨‍🍳🎅🥩🥓🌶🚌