Cargo Trailer turned into AMAZING Custom Camper

We converted a cargo trailer into a beautiful travel trailer / DIY camper! In this video we take a look at the electric bedlift that we designed from the ground up.
We hope you enjoy this video and learn something along the way. For full details, helpful how-to’s, and in-depth build guides, check out our website and start your own DIY cargo trailer camper conversion!
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Corey's a doctor. Cait's a therapist. In our free time, we have a thousand hobbies. Follow along and learn something new as we navigate the insane life that is balancing work and play. Subscribe for more videos on DIY, cargo trailer conversion, build videos, camping, and learning new hobbies and skills.
💡 TOPICS IN THIS VIDEO 💡
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Exterior
2:10 - Interior
3:15 - Bed
3:53 - Kitchen
5:58 - Heat & Cool
6:31 - Bathroom
6:55 - Plumbing
7:40 - Electrical
8:37 - Conclusion
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[@mcloopie]

I've done one of these conversions myself and really had a hard time finding others out there that I considered well done and this is probably one of the nicest I've seen. Well thought out and the final fit and finish look great!

[@micheleobrien64]

Getting locked in was the first thing I thought seeing one of these for the first time. Love your solution so simple.🤦‍♀️😅👍

[@tabithawestbrook9683]

Two years ago I had a fella I found on KZbin convert a cargo trailer for me (because not handy and no tools). I love it. It's better than any camper I could have purchased and it meets my needs exactly because it's custom. I highly recommend this to folk over any RV. (Mine weighs in right around 3000lbs fully loaded, is 10x7 v-nose and I pull it with my Ford Ranger).

[@DarahAshlie]

If you don’t mind me asking, about how much did it cost to have someone help?? My dad is giving me a cargo trailer, but like you, I’m not handy enough to convert it either!

[@kairandbellinger1973]

@@DarahAshlie I'm 61 and a builder. I would say the cost of your trailer is a great number to start with. If you bought a $5k trailer - renovations are around $5k. Think $50 an hour for a good craftsperson. Try a ton of the easy stuff that you can do by yourself following KZbin. Then save the money for the tougher items. Especially dangerous items like electrical, propane, WEIGHT distribution, and framing.

[@QStarrDaze]

This is great inspiration to all of the different housing ideas that are out there! The fact that you said, take this as a sign to go out and build explains it all… Loving this at 5 o’clock in the morning after such a hard night.

[@daltonmurry743]

Just wanted to say thank you for all of your help! I have watched hours of your videos in my trailer>camper conversion and you helped a ton so thank you!

[@p.shindig]

Nice work! We did a relatively basic cargo trailer conversion and love it. Would love to see some videos of your guys’ trips. Safe travels!

[@carolinemetrustery7331]

This is a gorgeous conversion . You have managed to get everything you need in such a small space . I hope you do get the use of it after all your hard work. You don't have to travel far to find new and beautiful places to relax or even ones you have already found . Safe travels Good wishes from the emerald Isle where we are blessed with beautiful scenery of all different types in abundance.

[@ChessiesAdventures]

This is awesome! I love how you did the bed lift and the colors you used. I really hope to be able to do my own possibly this year, thanks for a great video and enjoy!

[@LordofStormsEnd]

It's not insane at all to fear someone locking us inside our trailers, we all have that fear, especially those of us that aren't overly trusting with faith in mankind

[@wetspotswimwear1199]

Remove the outer locking latches moron. Place locks on the inside...problem solved.

[@kyliancoleman7295]

He’s a doctor I’m sure he’s smart enough to know to make sure it’s impossible to get locked in

[@LordofStormsEnd]

@@kyliancoleman7295 lol didn’t you watch the video. He did make sure that couldn’t happen. Jensen why I made the comment because he stated how some might thing he’s insane for thinking that way 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@carolmaplesden916]

@@kyliancoleman7295 literally what does being a doctor has to do with that

[@cn9630]

An AX would remedy being LOCKED IN

[@jennifergraham9679]

I love everything about this camper build. well done folks.

[@StressLessCamping]

This has to be one of the cleanest and most professional cargo trailer builds I've seen. I absolutely love this. Great job and thank you for sharing!

[@zachcampbell2173]

Well done, I appreciate the integration of 80/20 extruded aluminum. It is not as easy to design and install as one would think 👍🏼 But is is so clean and durable compared to the cardboard normal trailer companies use.

[@lvheidbrink]

This is the best conversion I've seen! Fantastic job!! Happy travels!

[@MelvinOhio]

One the best and thoughtful builds. Been watching your build along the way.

[@btscarzella214]

My favorites: cabinets, power tower, layout, air/heat split and the awesome bed.

[@margarethutchens5463]

This is gorgeous. I hope you build years of fond memories with it.

[@clydesmith1855]

Absolutely stunning set up. Thanks for sharing

[@rlhaff3560]

This is wonderful… great job! 👍🏼

[@BeanieBots]

AMAZING AWESOME BUILD! Perfect design. Tons of counter space.

[@chirogirl67550]

Incredible build…good going guys! Peace and Blessings

[@tammylouasksdearsubswtf7955]

I so love the elevator bed build. .. once I build my own this is a goal for sure :)

[@RonaldBrock-qs1uf]

Just found this video. It’s great!! Thanks for sharing. Luv the bed concept.

[@jasonbryer4249]

Very impressive work, sir. Enjoy and safe travels.

[@soci0path]

I've seen hundreds of builds like this. I rarely comment, this is one of my favorite buils.

[@markspinner7220]

Wow, that's one of the nicest interiors I've seen. Nice Job!

[@ayden3461]

You and your wife converting a trailer into a travel-in-style space should get a million likes and subscribers. You for sure are both visionary and inventive! What was the total build cost when all was said and done?

[@deborahcurtis1385]

$20k he mentions towards the end

[@johnhowell8228]

I watched a couple of the build videos and this really turned out beautiful

[@bkmizu4897]

AMAZING! Great design. Well done!!!

[@btscarzella214]

Your custom camper is my favorite by far. One day I hope I have the opportunity to make my own. I will definitely be reaching out when that day comes. Enjoy your travels.

[@dirtyminerapparel]

Finally someone with a usable sink! Nice build. We might pull some ideas from this build. -Cheers!

[@dgordon4747]

Impressive build - well done!

[@elleb751]

Wow, beautiful! Great job.

[@ttt69420]

Nice job man. Looks great.

[@wrxs1781]

Hello there, I have followed your trailer build with much interest, and also an owner of a new cargo trailer, and have started on my conversion. Due to cold weather now in Canada my main thrust is design, which seems to change daily, luckily I use CAD. Plan on a visual step by step such as you and your wife have created. Have fun camping!

[@nathandalleave252]

that's the best part! One of the best suggestions we ever got was to "rough in" the layout ideas and do a trial run, it's amazing how much you will change your design once you actually sit in the space! But literally anything you do with your needs/wants in mind will be better than the same cookie cutter campers out there in dealerships today made with the cheapest possible materials. Have fun with it! then make video's we need to grow this community!

[@codcamper9350]

Nice video, thanks for sharing it. I'm hoping to build one over the winter.

[@Doc1855]

When we were younger camping was great, but now that we’re older we prefer to stay in a nice AirB&B or hotel. It’s nice not dragging a trailer behind us and enjoying the drive.

[@Itried20takennames]

Wow….I am impressed. I will probably never do this….life gets in the way, but cool that others do.

[@ericathompsen8110]

Awesome and epic video thank you so much for making it ❤️👍

[@smartbiz888]

Great job on the build! 👍😎👍

[@corywadedavis]

This is so nice! Well done!

[@JCrozier1]

I love your build! I dont like standard campers either. I've played with vanlife for years, but you cant stand in one unless you shell out the bucks for a huge sprinter type van. this looks perfect for me. excellent work!

[@ScottJenkinson-nr1qk]

Transit mid roof. Unless you play basketball.

[@rextilian]

Really nice job. Happy trails.

[@youcanthide004]

KILLED IT / Absolutely Stellar Build💥💥💥

[@leonawilliams6599]

top notch very though out seams larger and very high quality throughout ' beautiful unit keep em coming and sell big time

[@micheleobrien64]

Love the fridge drawer!🤯

[@stunterx8472]

You are my kind of people…Awesome!!

[@mark_osborne]

Love that interior roof treatment !

[@patrickmckowen2999]

Looks great 👍

[@tomlarocque4720]

Well that's pretty darn nice. Well done!

[@NKBobcat]

You did a great job!

[@dianenaylor2104]

Stunning build!❤

[@micheleobrien64]

This is so perfect.❤❤❤❤

[@robhugh8078]

Awesome build!

[@cindyrissal3628]

Love the bed! Great idea! I also love all the storage/cabinets you've included. I thought about someone locking you in the trailer, also. The world is weird these days...better safe than sorry...

[@richardhuffman-oy8ng]

Very Nice!!!

[@teddysdadcory]

It’s beeeeeautiful! 😍

[@jasonmellor8590]

Outstanding job 👏

[@JHJohnson]

Great job. We just retired and would love a build like this

[@lynnmwalters7456]

Love it Dr.

[@wespenn7243]

Nice unique trailer. You have skills.

[@kylemaclachlan9209]

I love what you did for sure. But…thought I was going to watch the actual build. Nicely done ✔️

[@susanmboudreau]

The bed is awesome a great idea

[@malgorzataantus7926]

My husband and I are interested in that bed. Would love to know more about the mechanism of it. You mentioned you had another episode about the bed.

[@JimSchumannKBMLF]

Nicely done!

[@johnsmithfakename8422]

The shower and toilet are what sold me on the quality of this build. It is difficult to make a toilet and black tank conversion.

[@klev2008]

This is fantastic

[@aprilbyars2202]

You guys have done an excellent job. Love watching your videos. Learned a lot from you. Are you going to put out any with the trailer in use?

[@mac.8184]

Awesome.

[@michaelmitchell9612]

Hey Doc, really NICE job!

[@vantasticlifestyle5776]

Loved it. Probably going to do the same. Best video I've seen on the subject. Liked and subbed.

[@leah__gail]

Love it!!

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Well done, I do hope yall enjoy it before you turn it loose. Very nice.

[@izifaddag8221]

Hi. I just had to comment on your video. Your videos on using aluminium profile were very helpful to me. I have switched to profile because the wood just can't take the punishment. Expensive but necessary. You helped me make a very good decision. However the reason I am writing is because earlier today I saw some person claim they built a conversion for $1000. I called bs because just the electrical on mine exceeded the cost of the trailer new. Your thumbnail says $20,000 and I totally believe this. It is expensive to build your own camper. Between the raw materials and tools you end up buying it is not cheap. The good thing about it is that you can improve and upgrade as you can afford it. That's what I have done and am still doing 3 and a half years later. I live in mine full time and between improving the camper and maintaining the truck I keep busy. Anyway thanks for your videos they are helpful and you are telling the truth. I like that. Thanks.

[@nathandalleave252]

I've seen so many of those videos and then once it starts playing they say "Oh well I had a whole pallet of 3/4'' plywood and ship lap and windows and wiring and paint just laying around collecting dust so I just used that stuff and it didn't cost me a penny! 😆

[@izifaddag8221]

@@nathandalleave252 That is so true.

[@kairandbellinger1973]

Inspirational!

[@troymyers5181]

Cool video, and nice trailer. I especially like the bed- how it tucks up out of the way, pretty smart idea.

[@Why_Not_travel]

Very cool

[@nickblaylock5115]

The bed idea is bad ass

[@JHJohnson]

Love it.

[@randyrussell6246]

Great build !

[@annettehudson3980]

BEST IV EVER SEEN !!!!!!

[@atticussfinch9001]

Well done, folks… 🎉

[@amandahirschfeld7382]

That's pretty cool

[@1981pjt]

This is exactly what I wanna do ❤❤❤

[@carlvasile4456]

Nice trailer! I would love to see a video on how you piped your waste and water tanks.

[@eddiepeele9810]

Really like the elevated bed! Give's a lot of different options for the rear. How did you make that happen? Great job!

[@martysk8r]

Love the video and the conversion. These cargo trailer camper conversions are a cargo trailer first, then a camper. On mine, I can move the bed up and haul 2 motorcycles. AND, since they're made out of steel walls and metal roofs, they don't flex, leak and rot like most regular RV campers.

[@vickir237]

Excellent

[@KosherFinance]

That mountain girl❤

[@KarisGoogle]

Nice! 👌🏻

[@donitaarender7839]

Very nice build

[@rpcpressurecleaningandsoft2535]

You did a very nice job

[@JamaicanSureFishing]

Love it

[@jbncnow]

That ac is about 4 times what is needed. I would have put a regular rv ac on the roof and freed up all the space on the front wall. I have that same min split on ac on ac on a 10 x15 sun room and its like an ice box in there . They have heat pump rv units now also

[@desertromper]

Nice!

[@paulmurray3837]

nice build

[@BellaviaSigns]

very cool

[@franziskawalter3006]

Sooooo genial👍

[@cherylraulerson1696]

Nice build

[@rudeboy1127]

Thats a sweet setup… where did you purchase the 4 post lift for the bed and how did you integrate them to work together

[@cynthiawilliamson5905]

Wow!