How to Build a Tiny House trailer from scratch

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[@chazbarclay]

7 years and still one of the best tiny home build series.

[@bob-ny6kn]

The finished trailer looks great, and at every step in the process! I like the close-ups of the weld when you were calculating stuff. I think you have made the best "tiny house" video I have seen. Informative, pauses to absorb info, visual (how parts were custom cut), step-by-step, 2x forward!

[@stevefarring3034]

You ROCK man. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and skills. You have likely helped many people with building shelter and/or the tiny house of their dreams!

[@RckyMtnHgh2]

You are very eloquent and clear with how you made this. Great job man.

[@joeygunther694]

Hey man I really appreciate you explaining everything you do that's pretty cool makes me feel like I could actually do this

[@braxtonrodriguez238]

Truly inspiring! thanks so much man loved the videos and I'm about to start to build my own project!

[@anthonymartinez8488]

Big thumbs up. Who would give this a thumbs down!??? It’s short, informative, and to the point. There is no dumb ass blabbing up a storm. About his truck his dog. While wearing stupid sunglasses.

[@joep1966]

Nice job buddy! You do great work. No short cuts and extra beefy! I can only imagine the quality of your tiny house.

[@janiebugg1975]

Looking forward to having ago thanks for your support. Look forward to the next stage of the Tiny home.

[@plagueratstyxx3959]

Wow this is amazing cant wait to get started on my own and I gotta say your dog is extremely well behaved :) I shudder at the thought of my dog walking into the workspace he's a good boy but that tail is a whirlwind of doom.

[@thebertt]

Wow, super-clean man. Nice pro-level work.

[@antoniososa9381]

Keep on keeping on. I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@Imwright720]

Amazing how big the trailer looks for a tiny house. Leveling jacks can lift the weight. I have a friends with a 43’ diesel rv and the leveling jack lift it easily. It’s all in capacity.

[@pierredelecto7069]

Dude. Great video. Great work editing, I could swear it was a professional edit. I'm gonna watch all your vids for sure.

[@suanneschlotman8603]

Love the removable hitch design! Thank you for sharing, and thank you for the thoughts on scissor jacks!

[@mariodacruz5882]

El amigo de trailers cachetón hecho

[@50tmack]

Wow- very impressive! This looks like a lot of heavy work, using a lot of specialized tools. Great job- can't wait to see your tiny house progress. TFS!

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

+50tmack Thanks

[@breckcraparo150]

Great video pal. I appreciate the narrative too. Good luck with the house build!

[@stephaniecruvant9130]

Impressive craftsmanship! WOW!

[@user-kt3ed5yo9b]

Well made in America!!! Well thought!!! I love the dog whom is very noticeable part of the family!!!

[@deepayne8133]

I enjoy your videos I'm planning to build my tiny home soon.

[@kristenfromOZ]

I wish we had more tiny house vids like this in Australia. Housing affordability is truly a joke this is the answer for both affordability and sustainability

[@duantorruellas716]

awesome fabrication job, that is truly built to last , well planned and thought out. necessity is not only the mother of invention , its the way to build a better mouse trap , as you've shown here. also made in America has a shot in the arm thanks to people like you , cheers.

[@MrHSIE]

Well done. Thanks for sharing. A very, very well considered tutorial. I for one really appreciate you taking the time to film, edit and explain how you went about this. I'm impressed in particular with your removable hitch. Good thinking. My complements to you.

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

+Steve Williams thanks Steve :)

[@melissah170]

Very nice video. You have a calm voice and it was easy to understand. Thank you.

[@jjjjj33333able]

I like how you presented your video. Step-by-Step is what some of us like. Oh, and like lots of movies there is nothing better then topping it out with some bloopers!!!! I click the like and subscribed. Hope see more videos like these. Meaning step-by-step with bloopers. Great Job!!!

[@tinyhousetips3666]

Gorgeous trailer. I bought mine from Tumbleweed. As a first time builder, I needed the "jump start". If I had to build the trailer, I think I would still be at the welding shop!!! Congratulations on your success.

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

Tiny House Tips Thanks a lot. I was just looking at Tumbleweed's prices. Looks like I have a comparable price.

[@chadforeman225]

This is so awesome! Thank you for making this video!

[@jimbelkin7301]

I really want to weld up my own trailer. I guess I better buy that everlast mig welder that I've been thinking about. I like how this video shows all of the steps for this build.

[@scotthudson6181]

Nice solid design. That hitch is epic.

[@jesteronetime]

dude..great vid..will def check your other vids... was going to build a dome...but love this ..im going to have a go at it

[@lucasdesouza9674]

Amazing video. I love timelapse. Also your 🐕 is adorable

[@MR.IGETUPTOEARLY]

I used this as a guideline for my tiny house trailer. thanks a bunch.

[@iansmith9806]

Thanks for a simple quick video without all the fake personality. Informative and focused. Excellent video. Can you give us an idea of cost without labor?

[@Wishmaster333]

I love your working man hands, makes me miss my hubby's wood shop when we built pool tables. I love the end project. I came across your vid researching how to build a tiny house as my son and I are gonna do it as part of his homeschooling. Thanks for the vid it was awesome

[@50tmack]

+Wishmaster333 Hello! I came across this video the same way you did. My 7yo daughter already wants to start brainstorming her own tiny house build; we homeschool as well!! Teresa

[@stuartgeller7937]

+50tmack this project albeit on a much smaller scale would be the perfect project for my son to learn how to weld with my everlast welder.

[@darkbearmoon]

+Wishmaster333 Any update from you on the tiny house?

[@Wishmaster333]

With snow on the ground and freezing temps we haven't started our build yet but we've drawn up the blueprint with a complete layout and have all the materials. If we could just get some nice weather and no snow that would be awesome,lol

[@stevecl8275]

Very impressed, I have to say you did a good job. I am curious as why you didn't add more support beams to attach for flooring. I give you high marks and an outstanding video!

[@markcobb6561]

a fabricator makes due with what he has. if he doesn't know how to do something, he learns. excellent video. haven't seen anything we haven't done in the field.

[@majoraamirrahmansyed2419]

Wonderful work keep it up

[@jeffreystern9699]

Great video! Thanks so much.

[@tysonschneider]

VERY cool trailer build. You should do well selling these. I loved the outtake at the end! Epic!

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

tysonschneider Glad you liked it..

[@mikomori9623]

Awesome build, I wouldn’t be standing on lifted tynes though should always have em on the ground

[@johnbenavides9966]

Exelente video, muy sencillo y descriptivo. tambien te agrego y !te admiro!!

[@KletosMinistries]

Thank you for taking time to document this!

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

+Dragoro Dragozinho It's a pleasure so no problem.

[@theinaudiblehistorian8430]

This is really great! I am looking to build a tiny house for travel, and you did a great job with this video! Thank you! I have absolutely zero experience with building, so we will see how this goes with some help from my family!

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

+Firewolf Alive If you keep watching you'll get a few good pointers on your build.

[@theinaudiblehistorian8430]

Will do! Watching as we speak! you really go all out, I am sure it will be no trouble if I need some tips!

[@Cantrell5051]

Great looking trailer man!

[@robertjpercival6386]

I found your video while searching KZbin for a solution to the failure of my travel trailer frame (the whole RV industry seems to use the same crappy, weak I-beam frames with low quality steel). - Your frame is very well built and is AWESOME! Well done! - You and that metal fabrication shop could create a business selling replacement frames to people like me whose travel trailer frames have cracked and broken (more than once)....just sayin’...

[@wolfplex1]

Great video!!! Wish I could weld like a pro.

[@johnschuster9192]

Very good informative video..thanks man!

[@musFuzZ]

10/10 would call this awesome and helpful.

[@dubwolfninja9216]

I was so glad when I saw this because I love in the Winston Salem area about 10 minutes away from Salem steel

[@andthesunsets]

I like your style. Peanut is awesome

[@markhenworth8188]

Amazing mate . great build

[@Handygoddess]

I think you're amazing, I enjoy what's happening here

[@AddictedtoProjects]

Nice job. Nothing too strong ever broke! 😀

[@jay-arramos]

Wow Amazing nice thanks for give wonderful video

[@brianmcclure830]

what a great video thanks brian

[@jonathanf.saldivar6216]

Watching the pup in the background was definitely the highlight of this video 🤣🐕

[@Mumaw101192]

Man I cant believe its been 5 years already since you posted this!!!

[@taborvlogs403]

awesome love this build

[@MegKampen]

Thanks for a really helpful video! Liked the dog inspecting and giving moral support!!! DE

[@westonmt1]

Nice!!! Really liked the reuse of propane tank. Are you showing how to install safely later on?

[@mr.louielou4309]

So much enthusiasm!

[@lkabt]

NICE JOB!

[@Wheeets]

Damn son. I can't believe this is 7 years old already. KZbin recommendations comes through again. Miss you dan. Send my love to peanut

[@jesemontalvo2209]

Nice!! I'm ready to build one like this in my garage!!🤔🤪🤪

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

Nice.

[@zacdenns1081]

Hey Dan awesome job on the house Brother !

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

zac denns Thanks man! Its been a fun project to do. Very satisfying plus i get to watch it all back over again once I'm done. Thanks for watching

[@JohnDoe-vx4ni]

First let me say I've been in the construction industry since before high school (started working with my grandfather as a kid) Wow, also appreciate excellent work. You rock! Hey, on your next one maybe you could just rent a spray booth. We have those here where I'm at. People even use them to sand blast parts and powder coat. (also a painter) Keep up the good work !

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

John Doe Thanks man. yeah i almost did the spring inside but i didn't want to get paint all over his shop. never thought about renting a spray booth but if i ever do it again ill look in to it.

[@mikejohnson7380]

... nice job ... just finished a 26 foot trailer ... wish I had that plasma cutter

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

+Mike Johnson The trigger on the plasma cutter was broken so it was a pain to use, but yes over all why better than a grinder.

[@jay17596]

This is so cool!

[@user-jz3op2ss1p]

Excellent welcome to colombia your idea

[@tinynestproject]

Wow, nice work. That level of DIY is admirable :D Have you had lots of experience working with metal?

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

Tiny Nest no i hadn't except for the propane tank wood stove I built. i was a contractor for 10 years with a specialty in framing. but if you can cut and build things out of wood why not with metal to. And thanks for watching. been enjoying your build to.

[@momos8419]

such a great job.

[@nannamoonpiee]

Great job.

[@sam1shields]

Hi great job with a trailer and excellent presentation, videoing and editing.What is the total weight of the trailer. And what max weight Is it designed to carry? This has definitely inspired me to build my own. Last question; do you think it would have been better to make it out of the box section which would then make the Weld joints a lot easier to execute?

[@Fan-oi1kt]

Good work 👍

[@FrugalFarmerChannel]

You said you're in NC ? I'm on NC/SC line (in NC) 30 minutes west of South of Border. Thanks for sharing!

[@deej19142]

Ohhhhh lol That was just sitting on top while you moved it outside, I always comment before I'm done watching the videos...DOH!!! Top notch quality!

[@agentanderson1383]

i love your trailer!

[@vanessaowens6187]

Hey! I like your back ground music!

[@djpitr]

Awesome job

[@johnjoseph404]

your a good builder!

[@jamespaveit]

nice video, well done

[@vitaliastroukh8005]

молодцы ребята. Отличная работа.

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

Спасибо

[@heru-deshet359]

Oh sure! It's easy when you have an awesome, fully equipped tool shop. All I have is a hand grinder, drill and a Bernzomatic flame solderer, lol.

[@danielford2424]

Hi With the heavy gauge steel you used, could stick (mma) welding be used? - and thanks for the video and your comments responses. Very cool giving this all for no money. Quality guy!

[@jeffdeluca1153]

Great build! Can you tell me the formula for locating the axle in relation to the tongue? TY

[@CerealKiller.]

This very first vijeo I saw (pun intended) got hooked me up seen all of Daniels content, skukoom trailer

[@matthewmorris9907]

Hey man, do you have the building plans for this please? It's the best I seen 😎

[@andrewm6666]

Great video.Before ordering an axle I want to be clarify a couple things-What is the hub to hub or overall axle length? We are building out to maximum allowable with out lookers.Is Center to Center for the leaf springs the same as the main frame dimension width with the hangers directly below the channel? Tire size? Thanks

[@elionaiooliveira8359]

Good job

[@MultiDealmaker]

MATE MATE YOU ARE LEGEND

[@multipulti161]

Хорошая работа! Супер!

[@TomJones0065]

GREAT JOB....

[@jefferygrigg327]

Thanks for the reply. I had kinda figured 4-5 inches.

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

+Jeffery Grigg Yeah. You can always make it smaller with wood. Or hang trim over to make it look smaller.

[@jefferygrigg327]

I thought that if I built it similar to what you did. .then I could cut the back of my cabinets to fit and then my cabinets would even set back a little more and I could still utilize for space. What is your thoughts?

[@TinyHouseCustoms]

+Jeffery Grigg Im a huge fan of the elevated floor to eliminate the wheel well all together. Not sure if you've gone deeper into the vids but my mechanical room is awesome and I think it's one of the best features in the house. But if you want those tall ceiling then yeah your idea sounds perfect.

[@liselefebvre3652]

franchement cela me plait du travail de pro avec une belle finition une petit question combien sa coûte chez vous cette base pour une tiny House a bientôt pour d'autre vidéo

[@katropafishingadventure6610]

Verynice idol I like your project

[@analarson2920]

What was the weight with and without the hitch? How did you determine #of axles, height, wheel size to provide the right strength and support for your project. Nice frame

[@morganmore6]

thanks. love the dog a lot

[@victabeer3960]

Easy as mate. Whats up witb the Grinder guards?

[@kc.emerson8792]

Nice! I'm interested in your welder helping me with building a custom houseboat.

[@SuperTlilly]

what's the budget??? material list and measurement??? design plan??? Would love to build my own, AWESOME WORK MAN

[@DavidGarcia-wr6ge]

Hmm for that metallic skeleton maybe 5K? Once fully completed maybe 10k?

[@skr4207]

@@DavidGarcia-wr6ge lol... The weight of the steel can't be more than 300-500 kg.. so 120 to 200 euro for that tops, the axle might as well be the most expensive part of all. Unless he paid someone to do it for him, it is nowhere near 5 thousand.

[@DavidGarcia-wr6ge]

@@skr4207 Just a guess, maybe 1k more or less hehe

[@lollipop4163]

@@DavidGarcia-wr6ge bruh lmfao not even close

[@DavidGarcia-wr6ge]

No idea

[@empirecases4128]

What considerations were given to the axles you used, weight, how far you plan to haul, Or did you basically determine the maximum weight and bought the minimum you could get away with for the least amount? I wonder if relocating is given much consideration when building a Tiny House and the trailer, I haven't looked beyond this video so I don't know if when building your house if you thought of ever removing the house to set it on a foundation, is that ever a consideration? What is each Axle rated for?