FINALLY! A Detailed Tour Of Our Completed Tiny Home On Wheels (Part One)

[@keithannastilwell8634]

I have been watching your videos for several years now. I discovered that I can reach out to you, i think. I'm an over the road truck driver of 42 years joined by my wife of 7years. The sleeper on our truck would make you smile. It's gorgeous but very expensive to operate. Our dream is to convert our 2015 cargo trailer into living quarters so that we can experience this country that we currently just drive thru. Plus we would enjoy the extra room over what we have in the truck. We thank you for the inspiration and encouragement. Our desire is to someday get to meet you. Thankyou again and God bless you

[@billanddeb]

We hope all of your dreams come true. And yes we will meet up one day, take care.

[@billwright821]

The two of you are our heroes!! We’ve been watching since the red trailer days 😂. Love the detailed walk thru and there are several things I had forgotten that you have done with your tiny home. You two are living the life that we soon want to be living as well! COE campgrounds offer more space between campers at a very affordable price and we would never had known it if not for your channel, thank you!

[@billanddeb]

Thank You, for watching

[@KevinNorris-ke5fx]

So beautiful really nice

[@dianak2348]

....the cliff hanger! Absolutely love your lux apartment on wheels.

[@billanddeb]

Thanks 😊

[@roguebull3548]

Its always so satisfying to look back and enjoy your accomplishment. It helps fade the cussing and yelling that was involved in the endeavor. You two are icons of the nomad world.

[@billanddeb]

Evidently, you were there (cussing and yelling?) 😆

[@joaneng2374]

My husband was thrilled with this video. Thank you.

[@billanddeb]

Our pleasure!

[@bendaves77]

If I had the money.... I'd buy me 50 acres along a river or lake and start putting up sites for campers and then I'd build out several of these cargo trailers and rent them out on airbnb.. the trailers would be nicer than building permanent structures as cabins because if you wanted to downsize or just go back to renting sites you could easily return the ground back to grass..

[@debbiehawk-payne8507]

Your home is beautiful! A person can definitely see, all the thought & Hard work that's put into it ❤ It ! Deb.. I love your artwork and decor just beautiful ! 🙂

[@billanddeb]

Don't miss part 2 on Thursday.

[@michaelmitchell9612]

Bill & Deb Cannot believe after the problem you had with getting your Mini Split motor you STILL don't have a SURGE PROTECTOR. I didn’t see one hooked up on your walk around. Your taking a big risk on frying all your electrical without one. I have two friends that wished they had had them hooked up to their rig when one hooked up to a bad power box & the other lighting hook his out. I pray this never happens to you. Good luck & nice job on your rig!

[@billanddeb]

I know.

[@bendaves77]

Those traditional campers and rvs are lightweight because they're cheaply built with the cheapest materials possible. Within a few years it will be falling apart. I'm friends with a husband and wife who spent 80k plus on a giant 5th wheel with all the bells and whistles.. things started breaking within months of it being used after towing it less 70 miles to its location at a campground where it stayed until year number 2 when they had a recall on something and had developed several leaks along with numerous high dollar parts and pieces breaking. There was so much wrong with the roof and everything that the dealer chose to give them a left over from the previous year that was unbought for the one they had bought. And 2 years later it was a giant pile of garbage. They had been going from northwest Illinois to Wisconsin several times a year with the 2nd new one. After they made them make it right they sold it to someone who knew all the issues and they sold their house here, relocating to a lake in Wisconsin that they absolutely love

[@docsridingadventures2880]

I love the build thanks for the tour of your beautiful home. My wife and I are just starting out. We moved into our trailer mid June of this year working on everything as we go. This month i finally finished insulation in the walls and ceiling. Next month, I get to start wiring everything and install the shower so I can start on plumbing the following month. I liked the honesty that when yall moved in you were using a bucket for a toilet because that's been the extent of our bathroom so far.

[@billanddeb]

You'll get there. Be sure and check out part 2.

[@docsridingadventures2880]

@billanddeb I'll be tuning in for part two for sure can't wait to see if their are any more ideas of yours I can adapt to our needs

[@AnneRice-m3b]

Love your interior design. Red is my favorite color.

[@davidbenoit7950]

8.5' x 20' trailer with an extended tongue and a tongue weight of 1200lbs. What manufacturer is the trailer? I'm doing research prior to doing my own cargo trailer conversion. Also what weight distribution hitch do you use? I am really impressed with your build. All the Best, Dave B.

[@billanddeb]

The trailer is manufactured by Rock Solid Cargo Trailers in Douglas, Georgia. You have to purchase the trailer through a broker. We used Renown Cargo Trailer Sales in Douglas, Georgia. The load leveling hitch is by Curt. It's rated up to 1400 pounds tongue weight. We purchased it through Etrailer.com.

[@pattih7]

Wow! I’m impressed! How amazing, to have such detail , and such beautiful decor! Deb’s artwork is gorgeous!

[@rj16481]

Great job on the walk through ! Robert from Ohio !

[@billanddeb]

Thanks, Robert, our loyal follower.

[@doingitwithnothing]

Good job … great whip cracking Deb lol. Seriously congrats 😊

[@billanddeb]

I had 4, count em, 4 women cracking the whip while in Indiana.

[@kenkrauss5045]

@@billanddeb but they were all worth it 👌

[@kathyharvey6765]

Looking forward to part 2

[@timphillips4072]

i watched your build from the start in the heat if i ever build a home i would copy most of your build possibly a 50 year home you did it right

[@billanddeb]

Thank you. Be sure and catch part 2.

[@teresacalhoun8815]

🎉❤😂🎉😢 wow good it finished good tylor d I'm proud of both of u gbu I'm happy yeah

[@fionamcgauley7027]

Thanks for all the good tips and ideas. Awesome build

[@pacoperkid13]

Out of curiosity.... Would it be possible to group the various videos of different parts of the builds as playlists? Electrical, plumbing, solar, ect... Wasn't sure if that may be of some help rather than having to search through videos for the links to the videos you are referring back to. Awesome job! I can't wait to start one myself with my Fiance after we get some things done, like saying... I Do! Looking forward to part 2...

[@billanddeb]

We plan to work on that soon.

[@bethb5076]

Y’all are so kind to share your knowledge and experience with us. Your build turned out beautifully! It also looks like it was built to last and to be accessible for service. I am excited for the next video. This is such an awesome build!

[@billanddeb]

We're glad you think so.

[@idawillis5997]

Love it!!!! Love the details, love the colors, decor, appliances, bed position, dang! Well done!!

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Second time viewing, Y'all really compliment each other. Hope ya'll have many, many years of happiness in your new tiny home, ❤ Normally once someone builds, even a.stick built home, the second, or third one always has better.ideas. Well done.

[@billanddeb]

Thank you so much!!

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

I'm glad yall are satisfied enough to call it done. I've been missing, yall. I've been the one missing. I have just been busy and haslvent had time to watch. Both of you are so knowledgeable, I really do appreciate yall sharing how something worked or didn't. Yalll are helping a bunch of folks. Stay afe and God Bless. Congratulations 🎉 now it's time to sit back play the guitar, write songs paint, and think of some more projects for Bill. ❤ Why? That's what women do.

[@billanddeb]

Now I wish I hadn't read this to Deb. Thank you, Glenda. We really appreciate you.

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

@@billanddeb There is always something to do

[@vickeycornell1828]

Congratulations!!!!

[@billanddeb]

Thank you.

[@Frenchy5117]

Definitely a great build 👌

[@billanddeb]

Lots more info in part 2.

[@Frenchy5117]

@@billanddeb im looking forward to that on Thursday

[@bendaves77]

You 2 are what got me started thinking about what the wife and I are going to do when we retire and the kids are raised.. I'm going to be buying me a larger peace of property come spring. Plan is to first build me a several acre pond and stock it with fish.. I'm then going to buy a classic sailboat and put in the pond and live on the boat until I can build us a cabin. After the cabin is done I plan on leaving the boat in the pond and it can be a home for any visitors or perhaps rent it out on airbnb..

[@martysk8r]

Thank You. Learning lots from this. I like it.

[@HaroldLeeDye]

Hey from east TN. / you guys did good ☆

[@billanddeb]

Thank you

[@rakereldridge6210]

I didn't get to watch the complete build on the red trailer, but I have watched the entire build on the 2nd trailer. i loved watching you build it and waited for each video to be released. The whole thing is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@billanddeb]

Thanks. We hope you can watch part 2. Loads of info. 👍

[@terrymathis4213]

Looking good guys..

[@billanddeb]

Thank you so much.

[@dinabutler5797]

Looking forward to part 2!

[@billanddeb]

So are we

[@bigtylee]

So impressive. So functionable. Great job.

[@billanddeb]

💕

[@nancystrickland1623]

Looks fabulous! ☮️

[@saltzilla1199]

such a nice home and great info. cant wait for part 2

[@billanddeb]

Coming soon!

[@mvrussisonline]

Hey Bill. You may cover in next video but are you using Sungold products for your inverter and solar equipment? Thanks

[@billanddeb]

No. There will probably be another video answering questions we didn't cover.

[@dinabutler5797]

Your home looks so wonderful!

[@billanddeb]

Thanks Dina

[@traceystarling1930]

Good van

[@Mymusickb]

That's great! What kind, and how many batteries do you have? Will they run the AC unit?

[@billanddeb]

Stay tuned for part 2.

[@Mymusickb]

@billanddeb Absolutely will. We are in the process of picking out the right trailer and getting it ordered. Gotta a good floor plan and measurements have been done for planning. But man I like your wiring process. I had same thought to keep it all where I can get to it but your ideas helped me figure out ways to do that. Creative!

[@IcRedeye]

Great tour! Is it necessary to have a macerator pump, since you're not pumping any solids from your tank?

[@billanddeb]

We used a standard pump before. We went to the macerator pump because you can buy them all day long for under $100, and the pump around 9 gallons per minute. Even though there are no "solids," you still get a buildup of hair and stuff (we noticed hair accumulated on the impeller, shortening its life). At least the blades are able to chop that up somewhat.

[@0U81TO]

Y'all mansion on wheels is really really beautiful inside...Question, where did you get the window shutters decals?

[@billanddeb]

One of our followers made them for us.

[@Kaka-ww2ut]

Would you be willing to build another trailer like yours?

[@michaelkaine345]

You guys are amazing. I've been watching your show for years, and I'm currently in the process of completing my trailer conversion. Before my trailer is completed, I would like to have a suitable tow vehicle, I would like for that vehicle to be very off-road capable & somewhat easy to maintain on my own. I love the Hummer H2 I've always wanted one and I've spent the past few weeks doing research on the 4L tran as well as the 6.0Ls motor. I'm not exactly sure at the moment as I'm unsure what chassis your vehicle is built on but it appear that you are successfully towing your rig with a Hummer H2 first gen. I was looking into the much more expensive second gen as most of the videos that I've seen said that the transmission and engine how much more reliable

[@billanddeb]

Our tow vehicle is a 2004 Chevy Express (Van) 2500 with the 6.0 LS engine and 4L80E 4 speed transmission. We wouldn't tow with anything else.

[@Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

I can't believe it's only 20ft long!

[@billanddeb]

People that see it in person are also amazed about how roomy it is.

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

nice

[@huckleberrychris]

Is Bill a little proud of his electrical work 🤣🤣🤣

[@billanddeb]

Sorry it came off that way. We did put a lot of thought into that.

[@rakereldridge6210]

You SHOULD be proud of your electrical work. You put a lot into it and gave others ideas on how to wire their trailers.@@billanddeb

[@huckleberrychris]

@@billanddeb 🤣it's All good. I'm just teasing. You said it would be brief....I could have made a copy with the details

[@billanddeb]

@rockymountainhuckleberrych3692 "it'll be brief." Famous last words. Lol

[@huckleberrychris]

@@billanddeb ready for part 2

[@bigjoe2458]

What types of batteries and how many do you have?

[@bigjoe2458]

do you take the AC off the trailer when you travel?

[@billanddeb]

No, it is permanently mounted. We cover it when traveling.

[@3windmillhill697]

😊

[@Kaka-ww2ut]

❤

[@mondodicromo]

Can you share how much you’ve spent so far vs buying a trailer all done with more comfort. Why this set up convention vs a purchase. Ty in advance.

[@billanddeb]

Could you define "more comfort".

[@mondodicromo]

Maybe I meant to say more room to walk around. Like what a travel trailer 2021 Forest River Surveyor I found one for sale for $32,000 Vs Building one like yours With no knowledge on how to do it?? I guess I’m trying to figure it out. You guys did an awesome job with yours!! I hope you can understand my question and Ty for answering.

[@kenkrauss5045]

@@billanddeb, right! You have more comfort in that bed, more sink, larger shower, better cooling and heat, stronger construction than anything on the market...Ken from San Diego.🖐😎

[@billanddeb]

We have around 27K invested in the trailer. This includes the original cost of the trailer. We actually looked at a Surveyor before we decided to build again. We came really close to making a deal until I tapped on the hollow, flexing walls and then stepped into the shower only to hear the popping and cracking sounds. Then we considered the limited capacity of the holding tanks. Any meaningful solar would need to be added by us. Also included in our 27K investment is the ability to literally park out in a field, totally unplugged, have air conditioning (or heat) take a shower, etc for extended periods of time (we are also total electric). We understand there are those who lack the knowledge to build one themselves. Even though we both have a background in the construction industry, we still spent hours in research before we ever began. When looking at the Surveyor, we confided in the salesperson and told him we intended to live and travel in it full time. To our surprise he said "honestly, these are built to only be taken out 4 or 5 times a season, with the occasional 2 week vacation, then stored away till the following season."

[@valerieb8006]

👍👏👏👏🥰🙋

[@stevel1733]

I caught the part of giving the cat water from the AC. I did that one year to water my tomatoes. It killed them all. I read the pH is different. Is it safe to drink? Animals or people?

[@billanddeb]

Well. Don't know. We'll research that. Thanks.

[@billanddeb]

smartacsolutions.com/is-air-conditioner-water-safe-for-pets-2/ I found this. We'll continue to research this.

[@JasonRussell-v2f]

Just a swangin "John Anderson "...

[@schpoe123]

You used the kiss theory on the wiring. Keep It Simple Stupid fantastic build

[@leighsayers2628]

Here in Australia cats should be contained to stop them killing wild life ..

[@tonidavis1045]

24th my Birthday!!!

[@billanddeb]

Congrats

[@teresacalhoun8815]

🎉🎉🎉🎉😂❤happy late happy brithday to you gbu many more enjoy your brithday loves you all peace good video good job

[@bendaves77]

Famous words from Bill... I'm not going to go into detail about this and then spends the next 10 minutes talking about every detail of the system that they're showing us.. 😂... if people want details they can go watch the video that's labeled with whatever the job was..

[@rachelrunk1688]

When are u gonna turn it over to Deb😂

[@richardfoley3020]

Why does Bill never talk to 5the camera. in most videos he is talking to Deb and not the audience vor the viewers?

[@billanddeb]

Never really thought about it. I can share several videos where me and Deb both actually talk to camera. They seem.to get fewer views. Go figure.

[@richardfoley3020]

you both still rock.... Your videos are always inspiring.@@billanddeb

[@paulaperry2951]

I love Bill and Deb's interaction. Why should he look into a little camera, when he can look at his lovely bride?

[@leighsayers2628]

Bill has a great voice ..