Custom Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion DIY by Senior Disabled Veteran to Escape Winter Weather

Custom order aluminum cargo trailer conversion for travel. We use this DIY camper conversion to escape nasty Michigan winter weather. Simple and minimal but comfortable. Retired Disabled Veteran living my dream in retirement. I use Yoga and medical cannabis for PTSD. We live on a beautiful lake paradise and whenever extreme cold or snow are forecast we hookup the trailer and head south. Karma is real. Peace and love.

[@GetOutBeHappy]

Thanks for the tour, it's a nice setup. Thank you for your service and the sacrifices you have made. Some of us actually appreciate it.

[@oldfarmer9004]

That’s almost exactly how we’ve done ours! We opted for no water system because we can haul enough water for our needs for a weekend or so. It makes it simple for winterizing the unit. We even have the half umbrella for our awning. Our ac unit is stuck in the escape window as we need it. The way it’s designed, if you have to use the escape window you flip a couple levers and the ac will fall out onto the ground. That umbrella we have is held on by those quick fist clamps. Like the over landers use for axes and shovels. It’s also how we have the tv antenna mounted. Takes about five minutes to put away. Not too fancy inside either. Don’t cook in there unless it’s pouring rain outside.

[@curtismeadows8340]

Very nice build! I certainly enjoyed the tour. Thank you for posting!

[@Nomadiccamping]

Nice cargo. I am converting ours right now

[@rogerpedrosa1854]

Nice set up.

[@normansimonsen1203]

I find what you've created interesting, on several levels. I have property near the southwest coast of Nova Scotia. I've used for camping in the past. I would like to upgrade to something more secure than a tent. Additionally. I own the same truck you have. I live in Louisiana, it is a long drive. Do you feel confident wile towing on the interstate ? What mpg do you get ? Have tried changing the power stations from the truck ? Would I be correct to assume, you use the gas generator to charge the power stations, when plug in is not available ? I don't want to spend alot on a large power station with extra batteries, only to find that they won't accept power from the generator. Thank you for your service.

[@TerryMoore420]

@@normansimonsen1203 The Ridgeline pulls this trailer fine on the highway. I think I get 13 or 14 mpg. Adding a tonneau cover on the truck added 2 mpg. I actually have 3 small power stations. I really like Pecron. I have two of them each has 1200 watt inverter. I paid less than $300 each. I did this because with two, if one has problems I still have the second unit. This was a choice over one larger. I charge usually just by plugging in at home or the campground. I have the generator also in case I’m not able to plug-in and the batteries are low. I run everything off the batteries except heat and AC. Charging from the truck would work if I had a DC to DC charger. I haven’t needed it so I haven’t invested in that. I have boondocked before in Arizona but it’s not our thing. We like state parks but mostly use COE campgrounds. It’s worth the $15 per night to have electric hookups and usually water.

[@camplapidary]

Nice trailer and setup, Terry! Is that a 6x12? Seems bigger but 7x14 usually have double axle?

[@TerryMoore420]

It’s 6 1/2 x 12. I had it built with a foot of extra height so we can stand. The 12 feet doesn’t include the V nose. I wanted single axle. I’m glad I did because of maintenance expenses for the bearings, tires, etc. Most I’ve seen seem to be 6 wide. I think the extra half foot of width seems to add a lot more room.

[@camplapidary]

@@TerryMoore420 6.5x12, ok. I've not seen one that size before. Very nice. I really like my single axle 6x10. So many are quick to recommend double axle for safety but that extra axle does add weight and complexity.

[@TerryMoore420]

They only need two tires to replace instead of four and they’re sometimes cheaper going through tolls. :) I’m really happy with the size of mine. I could’ve worked with a 6x10 too.

[@bigjoe2458]

Is your trailer insulated?

[@TerryMoore420]

@@bigjoe2458 Yes factory installed

[@nana-l5v6s]

Why not buy a small travel trailer? I bet you paid more than what it would've cost to get a travel trailer

[@TerryMoore420]

@@nana-l5v6s This cost way less than travel trailers. Plus it’s a lot more durable. I heard so much about problems getting serviced too. Plus the resale value of quality cargo trailers is good.

[@sigurdhaugdahl1593]

I'm just curious as to why you felt it necessary to let everybody know that you are a disabled veteran. video has nothing to do with the military or being disabled

[@TerryMoore420]

Same reason as everything else I said, it’s just a part of who I am.

[@healthcoachrene7351]

The above comment really caught me off guard as it was just so out of place and unnecessary. I will counter with THANK YOU for your service.

[@sigurdhaugdahl1593]

@@healthcoachrene7351 don't you get tired of credit Seekers

[@williamhudson4938]

you always have the option of skipping the video if offends you. why did you feel the need to comment? what were you hoping to achieve? do you think any one of us give a sh1t what you think? "Remain Silent and be thought a fool. Or, open your mouth and remove all doubt", Abraham Lincoln

[@sigurdhaugdahl1593]

@@williamhudson4938 Cool your jets Johnny. No one is offended. It was a simple question. I suspect you have other issues in life and may want to spend less time on KZbin.