Full Time Tiny Living 100% Off The Grid | DIY Cargo Trailer Conversion With Lance & Tamra

[@jaytc3218]

The word that keeps popping into my head when I see these cargo conversions is "Bulletproof". This gentleman gets 1000% respect from me. The joinery on the cabinets alone puts him above the manufactured garbage trailers. And his electrical system is phenomenal. I'm really digging these cargo trailers. When I'm ready to do this, THIS is the way I want to go. None of those manufactured trailers for me, thank you very much.

[@CUCHOBX]

The word that pops in my head after watching this video is "FUNDSARELOW DISEASE OR ILLNESS"!!! ("FUNDS ARE LOW") Hahahahahahahahaha!!!

[@diaperdood1]

Basically this guy right here beat out 100 percent of the RV market with their crap shit build quality

[@cynthiahicks1909]

I wanted to add that I think Tamra did a great job with this interview- I really appreciate the fact that she didn't interrupt him every l5 seconds like other interviewers. She allowed him to talk and explain his techniques and answer questions.

[@spirit4joy327]

Yes...she is respectful to listen and not interrupt. Excellent interview.

[@tamradawnhyderamblintam]

Thanks, y'all! I really enjoy it!

[@gharr1405]

She's also easy on the eyes

[@stephaniegill8747]

I just love Tamara she is a great interviewer and her personality is so beautiful 💖

[@iFriendofYours]

She’s irritating & doesn’t know anything.

[@timstravelings]

This has to be one of the most well engineered conversions I’ve seen.

[@seantaylor4107]

10 times better build then 99% of manufactured.

[@roryolson61]

This guy gets it. This is why I started my build last year right after I retired at 66. I want to do things now before I get any older! I've taken 3 long trips this year and am looking at the same for next year. Not ready to do it full time - YET! Thx Lance for the inspiration! R

[@oscarmike4596]

Tamra, good interview. I appreciate that you did not rush him to make a shorter video. Love your fixed blade knife.

[@godevarcooper9366]

Lance is so cool and professional, knowledgeable in all areas. Qualified 🎉🎉🎉 love his filtering and power systems. His home on wheels does looks like is he is coming to do work. Love it🎉🎉🎉

[@TheMezzy712]

I seriously enjoyed this video. The relaxed nature of Lance's view on life is superb. I could sit and talk to him for hours.

[@southernrebel159]

Great interview Tamara, and he did a good job on his trailer.

[@matthewknight5641]

I think the rig is nice qnd the lady doing the interview is amazing. Great personality and easy on the eyes. Thanks for the video and cool the guy put so much thought into his build

[@jaytitus902]

You are a really great interviewer Tamra. Your questions and comments are relevant and natural. Thanks for showing us Lance's home.

[@Michael-el8xl]

Absolutely top of his game ! Best tech and quality + stealth combined..Lance is not just a journey man he is a Master tradesman

[@bryanmathew2079]

Ya iT's GreAt!!! TraiLer!.

[@JonnieShipbaugh-dc9wk]

This is a great vid. Lance is very knowledgeable and interesting and Tamra was a very good interviewer. I really learned a lot here and really enjoyed the information and interaction. Thanks to both. I want Lance to do my build. 😅

[@NoteFromSELF]

This is the best cargo trailer conversion I have seen. I'm inspired.

[@shelleyhillier7581]

i just came here to say is that a cargo trailer.......isnt it awesome!! and what a smart man.

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

Now that's what I call a build. Lance did it right. I firmly believe that you design the rig for yourself and work it to suit your needs. If a camp cot and a cooler is your thing then run with it. If you need marble counters ok, just remember that the main goal is to be comfortable in your environment.

[@livefreeordie4850]

Beeps Tru Dat!

[@teresapadrick7]

Expressed beautifully!

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

@@teresapadrick7 Thank you Teresa. I have built four van's now and each one reflected the needs I had at that time. It's no different than a house. We all have a different vision once we live in it for a while.

[@Faithful525]

Lance should build these for people! If he decides to go back to work, he could make good money with this floor plan! Efficiency meets beauty meets comfort. Fabulous trailor conversion!

[@saltwatertaffy7020]

Ditto!

[@18truffles]

Tamra has the most amazing intriguing ability to send us the best interviews with the Nomadic community...please please bring us all around the world more ! This style of having a casual yarn with super interesting Nomads makes for riveting inspiring viewing Absolutely brilliant ! Go hard Girl ...sensational work Please come to Australia some time and Colab with Max & Occy and do similar interviews with our Nomad community 🙏

[@Twelvestonestacking]

you know...your interviewing skills are authentic. thank you .... talk about giving back, after so much has unfolded for you thru the "universe", you are giving back to the community as much if not more than you have received. go get'm tiger!

[@voiceOreezn]

For Lance - I have the same washer. To prevent the clothes from getting stiff when they dry, use approx. 3 tablespoons of vinegar in the rinse. Nice cheap fabric softener, that cuts the soap, and also gets rid of odors.

[@livefreeordie4850]

Voice I just got rid of mine, as it is a water hog. Lance is totally correct.

[@lindacianchetti3599]

voiceOreezn I never knew that. Thanx!

[@voiceOreezn]

@@lindacianchetti3599 My pleasure! Vinegar is some amazing stuff!

[@mtnbikertaz]

Took a while to figure out soap to water ratios...Less soap was the answer for me.

[@donaldvaldes5680]

But wouldn't you then smell all Vinegary?!

[@phyllisstein1837]

a tip for your water-hog washer: save and use the rinse water to wash the next load. You'll use half the water and still have clean clothes.

[@bonniegarber9915]

Seriously, And if you reuse the wash water, too. Start with not so dirty items and progress to dirtier. Lol, then mop your floor!

[@fancysfolly554]

Bonnie Garber that’s the old way

[@mtnbikertaz]

This is how I do it. I have exact washer in my cabin (in which I live full time). Also, use just enough soap to see a few bubbles. That will keep the clothes from being stiff when you air dry them.

[@kenbarnett9415]

I have the same type, it's a Kuppet, but they're all the same. I use 5-6 gallons in the wash side with about a 1/2 cup soap then when the wash is done, I put the wet clothes in a bucket and wash 2 more loads in the dirty wash water and add 1/8 cup soap with each load (if needed) my theory is that when you use a double loader you are using the same water and soap without changing the water! (yes, the water will be lt. gray-black and could be gross) then to rinse divide the 3 loads into 8 and add 1/2 gallon of water into the spinner through the hose connect, a quart at a time (a funnel is helpful), not the washer for each of the 8 loads total water used 9 gallons for 2 standard loads of clothes, if you wash and rinse each load the normal way it will take about 7 gallons per load or 21 gallons to do the same amount of clothes. Your clothes may still have some soap in them, but that will happen at the laundry mat too and if your trying to conserve water, this works and you will have clean clothes! You can also catch the spin water and add it to the washer water to save even more water.

[@leadpill8333]

Bucket.....plunger....soap...water....done

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Lance has an outstanding craft background and knowledge base! He has just about 'nailed' the cargo conversion for long-stays. Build, electronics, appliances, space utilization--this interview covers a lot of useful ground! Thanks to both of you.

[@hogfanyo]

Really enjoyed the video, but I absolutely loved her!

[@taratimblin5150]

I love it! He's a man after my own heart!

[@user-rk8zc7xn6k]

I really like this type of interview by Ms Tamra, and Lance did a quality craftsmanship.

[@loveourplanetadventures7306]

Love his set up. Great job. My wife & I did the same concept with a 6x12 Cargo trailer into a tiny home. We did 2.4 m wood ceilings , birch plywood bed for strength & weight savings . Murphy chairs on the rear of the trailer both sides that turn into a bed. 200 watts of solar -300 watt soon, sink , 110 v fridge - much cheaper than 12v & easy replaceable, like he said, bathroom with shower & toilet. We love it almost more than our house. We do some state parks but dispersed & national parks with minimal daily fees is the direction were going. Happy trails!

[@BarefootInAK]

Love Our Planet Adventures I can’t wait to get started! I’m thinking a cargo trailer as well!

[@garyschoonmaker1486]

I know this isn't a new video but Tamara is a wonderful Host and Interviewer. Asks good questions, let's guest answer questions without interruption. Ms T, good going. Gonna check your channel now, you should do interviews like this and post them.

[@iFriendofYours]

You think? I could almost not take her dumb comments and lack of enthusiasm; I think she yawned once.

[@ReuvenEtzion]

I’ve been so envious ever since I saw Lance’s first video (which i watched like 6 times). Impressive and of such high quality. Great job!

[@lorrynortheastguy4787]

So beautiful and in proportion, the body lines are perfect, and the trailers not bad either

[@subixbarbarasson1990]

Tamra is simply beautiful. Wow.

[@cloud381]

That "bidet" could knock skin off! Wow! His equipment is so top notch.

[@patrickjobling8676]

Lance is a true salt of the earth .. fantastic..😁

[@madeinmichigan6773]

What an awesome home and one of the best utility trailer builds I've seen. Tamara is probably the best interviewer I've seen yet. I felt as if I was watching a true professional at work. She looks amazing and asked all the right questions and helped the conversation flow because of hew own knowledge of this lifestyle. Great video all together. Thank you for sharing and It would be so cool to see Tamara with her own vanlife tour show oneday. It would be a huge success! 😊 Take care, safe travels and Have a Very Happy New Year Everyone! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tamradawnhyderamblintam]

Thanks so much! ❤️

[@saraialday]

Lance needs to have his own KZbin channel. I think Tamra really liked the 12 inch memory foam. Poor girl just needed a nap 😴 😂 but she’s so chill & sweet. Great job guys!

[@morpheuszzz662]

He does. He said it is called LBRove.

[@GrayRaceCat]

@@morpheuszzz662 Yes, it's @LBRoVe it is his SCUBA videos, no van-life or tiny home content.

[@THEBOSS-vn2ky]

I'm 54 now? It's go time for me. Before it's too late. I've had two neck surgeries supposed to have a third and on top of it, diabetic. I can do it. Let's go.🏁🏁

[@maehay4065]

This talented gentleman could sell me a rig in a heartbeat 💗 I like that he used some basic apartment appliances instead of expensive camp style and saved a lot of money! I love the Dovetail style cabinet drawers because only fine wood carpenter skills know how to make this kind of make this unique technique which I have watched on KZbin videos! The Japanese wood journeymen really are the the best at this type of joinery skills which are handed down from generation to generation of folks who know how to do this kind of wood work! Great setup for stealth camping trips!

[@lizsteeds6697]

Dovetailing is standard carpentry practise when cabinet making except the hideous mass produced cheap furniture chain store crap that is glued/screwed together. My Father toured America in the late 70's and was horrified at the amount of plastic/faux wood cabinetry around - no actual wood or furniture properly made. This was evident even in the 5 star hotels. It might be unusual for you growing up in the USA surrounded by cheaply manufactured furniture but dovetailing isn't some esoteric craft practised by sects of exotic, arcane and foreign (non-American) woodworkers/ craftsmen/cabinetmakers. Most furniture is made employing methods such as dovetailing. Just because you have discovered it on You Tube doesn't mean it is rare/unusual.

[@kathiwright4849]

Great set up - the sofa looks cozy, which you don't often see in small spaces, brilliant murphy bed....the floorplan is perfect.

[@bfe671]

This guy may have pushed me over edge and encouraged me to do an enclosed trailer build. Nice work Lance!!

[@stevebryan1053]

Tamra did a great interview, so interesting! Best part is her pleasant voice with no trendy vocal fry.

[@michaelbenson2024]

Lance Your design is specific to your needs.your skill set shows years of experience.Well done😎

[@gregldailey]

Sticks and bricks, I love it.

[@nomad_wannabe1912]

Terrific interview! I love his build and his knowledge and skills. She did a great job.

[@louishibbs5133]

having a rain catch system to fill those tanks is easy enough to make with tarp and poles..

[@johnettew3957]

I am so impressed with this build and the many skills of the builder. Also, would like to hear more about his southeast van community.

[@jerrytalley802]

Seeing this, in hindsight, wish I would’ve taken my awesome 7x16 v-nosed Arising cargo trailer, and built my own camper for the same reasons, quality control. We bought a jaycom263 RBS, and while we love it, there have been some minor issues that are not huge, but frustrating to me. This guy has it figured out

[@royrobbins2214]

I actually watched Lance's video when I was ready to start my Cargo Trailer conversion. I have the same, well everything he is using. Love the 9,000 BTU Pioneer mini split. I work and travel on the road, so use it often. Mine is built to haul my Dune Buggy. also. The bed is across the rear and goes up while I am loading it. But the 32 x 32 shower, Mini Split, magnetic screen, even the washer, is the same. I'm running 1200 watts of solar and Leaf lithium batteries. Thanks Tamera for the video and MOSTLY, Thanks to Lance for helping ,me realize that a cargo trailer is RIGHT for me. Thanks, Lance, Tamera and Jamie. Hope to meet you all, some day.

[@stephaniegill8747]

Love to see some pics

[@georgezgreek]

Lance knows his stuff!

[@michaelhatem6085]

Lance knows what he is doing. Very impressive.

[@LadyTSurvival]

tamara is so articulate, she hits the nail on the head right away and says it in a way that makes total sense to me. and i am sure to others as well.

[@tamradawnhyderamblintam]

Thanks, Lady! 😊

[@kingben7962]

I like the way he stares into my soul

[@queenlorea2094]

Wow Lance, you have an amazingly beautiful and unique traveling stealthy home. I deeply love your orinality❣️🌲🎁♥️💜

[@geomatrix5452]

Super! Lance has exactly the same idea that I have... Eliminate stress! And he's got a great way of doing it!

[@cherylanderson3340]

You seem a natural interviewer, Tamra, & Lance has a great set of skills - including designing a well functioning home! Love the technology! Was recently hoping to learn how to put cameras up, which I can see on a screen & be able to zoom in to see birds at my feeder, the occasional hawk attacks, prowling cats, foxes & people at my doors better. DVR capture is good thinking, too! Want an interactive mic at the doors, solar, great water filtration & better water pressure for my sticks 'n bricks until I'm able to sell or rent & try being a vagabond!

[@karenk7310]

I saw this trailer in other videos but no interviews. Thanks Jamie and Tamra for interviewing this owner and his great tiny home.

[@sueg2658]

Impressive! One of the very best builds I have ever seen!

[@TrustingYourProcess]

Balance and harmony are so important and this lifestyle allows for both. Love it!

[@livefreeordie4850]

Trusting yep

[@susanray4847]

Good interview.......this guy is very smart. I like his rig

[@carolynsparks3714]

WOW.. You have the most perfect set-up I've seen..Thank you for sharing..

[@wendyrobertson3899]

Pretty cool rig for sure. Love the birch wood and black color contrast. The rig really is impressive. Thanks for the tour y'all!

[@queeniesarver9788]

Dude that is the best conversion I have ever seen. Very impressed! Just love your vibe! ENJOY 😉 YOUR JOURNEY!

[@t.c.3027]

Totally awesome 👍, thank you very much Lance & Tamra for a great stealthy home vid interview!♥️ed it!💯

[@jenniferjackson4221]

Thank you for the tour, I am very impressed with it. I am looking around and of course I watch a lot of the videos.

[@enigmaticnomadics]

Thanks, Jennifer! You might like my Lee Blake videos in my Library. Take care.

[@HuangXingQing]

I've see a LOT of DIYs and this guy shows he has the skills and experience fulltiming to do it right. MUCH better than a land yacht full of plastic and such.

[@IAmFredTheTraveler]

This man reminds me of Negan from The Walking Dead but a really nice guy version of him. The type of Negan to fix Glenn's head after bashing it in. 🤣

[@jackturtle131]

Nice setup beats many factory caravans

[@Charlesbjarvis]

Hands down one of the best conversions ive seen

[@davidmiracle398]

For those of us who have ever built anything, or tried to build something and failed, this is an awesome achievement and a wonderful video blog...

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

Phenomenal quality and layout! This place is incredible! ❤️

[@leemarzahl8891]

Very Cool Build!

[@chakaula8642]

Don't tell me you didn't want to wring that irritating generator owners neck (or whatever that noise is)...WTF! LANCE AND YOU TAMRA ARE BOTH AMAZING. I can't believe his skills! Aloha

[@scottcooper4314]

Great interview Tamra with a great guy! I was thrilled to meet Lance at the Vanbuild (and again in Ehrenburg). He is an amazing nomad with the best rig ever! And we are both Upstate NY'ers too! Grew up not far apart.

[@stahpit1971]

there's something about a woman with a knife on her belt. Thanks for the videos Jamie! So much info to draw from. We are going between buying a ford high top transit cargo van or a cargo trailer. Some day we'll meet up on the road and give back some of what we gotten from you and the people on your channel. Safe Travels.

[@enigmaticnomadics]

Hey, stal Pit. Heck yeah let’s do it! Good luck with whatever you decide. My vote would be the van. Anyway you go, you have adventure ahead!

[@tommyedge2111]

Tamara. Is so good on the eye I love her hair and face of an angel .

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

But but...what about the content of the video? The cargo trailer?

[@williamsmidt8872]

Yes she is very beautiful. But somehow I feel you would have to be someone very stable financially to be in her company and her heart. She has a aura of a troubled past about her and I think just being her friend will be enough . But I been married 3 times in my life so what do I know ? I am 56 and I have about 10 or less years left to live so why ruin a lot of great free time on a bunch of drama and being tied down. I love having no one to answer to .I haven't had a leash around my neck in 10 years and after chewing through 3 of them i learned my lesson.

[@4kellie4]

Oh my gosh! This cargo trailer is awesome!! Lance did a wonderful job! Great interview

[@attackchawa4615]

I love everything about this rig and wouldn’t change a thing. You have awesome skills and it really shows. So Lance, when you are ever ready to sell, please let me know, just hit me up. And thank you for showing what talent can do. Happy trails to you Lance. 🤙✌️

[@lorirugato6463]

Wow just love this build he's so thoughtful and love his dog too!

[@lorirugato6463]

Love the camera features !!

[@ChristineBEACHCRICKETLowery]

Fantastic Tamara on this interview! I have toured his place and it is just fantastic!

[@MDI-RestorationMinistry]

I love the home! Makes me want to get one and have it built. I can't do it myself anymore will have to hire it out.

[@SarahTree]

Wow! What a great tiny home! Vary well thought out . I don't normally like trailers of any kind especially "tiny houses " but this one I would totally love to have. I really love the kitchen and the Murphy bed. The glass wall in the back with the deck is awesome too. Thanks for sharing this with us you guys! And happy holidays to you and yours!

[@kristapritz4862]

He did an absolutely amazing job @.@ the whole system, electrical, heating cooling, water. Flawless. 👏

[@helened6896]

I like the camera system with infrared, the water filtration system, his electronic gadgets and solar on top. Super rig. A man who has 35 yrs carpentry experience is one to know.

[@Nagap08]

Both of you got the right idea Congratulations awesome set up. Thanks for sharing.

[@lillianadams4636]

Best trailer built I've seen so far 💯

[@Alan62651]

Murphy beds are sooooo cool! I use my Berkey filter in the kitchen for drinking and cooking water.

[@4dnblovelyfe769]

Did she say washer/dryer?? Security system is the Most!! ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS BUILD.❤❤❤❤

[@yoursurgerysister]

His eyes are gorgeous. So happy seeing the OGs not getting swamped by the cost of living.

[@ralphjones7531]

Tamra is fire. If she isnt married im gonna put a rush on my trailer lol!

[@gort3969]

Tamara's a cool lady

[@MrMinimalst]

Lance has an amazing home! Thanks for the interview/tour Tamra. You are the most beautiful nomad on KZbin! You should start a channel, I'd watch you do anything. Merry Christmas!

[@stephaniegill8747]

She has a channel Ramblin Tam I believe

[@sandytthomas2667]

Wonderful Build..I am VERY IMPRESSED..AND IN LOVE

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

That is a sharp little house'!!

[@fabulousfoundations3507]

Wow one of the best builds I've seen amazing ! Everything just like home and so much room !!! I love the Murphy bed I'm very impressed

[@sherriboggs4497]

I bought one of those washers for my Apt. that didn't have laundry and I was attic apartment and outside stairs but I loved this washer and even hanging up to dry I put box fan on them for one more than 30 minutes on jeans and towels less for the rest and on Facebook market place i only paid 25 bucks and it has been working for 3 plus years

[@enigmaticnomadics]

That is awesome!

[@Snarge22]

Great job Lance! Excellent conversion.

[@anthonyalimo1996]

Beautiful design, you did an amazing job. Love everything about it. Well thought out for your needs.

[@petev.2120]

Love the mindset put forth on life style.

[@robertbutow1110]

Lance is a genious. Awesome set up

[@timmygilbert1371]

That is truly one damn awesome setup for what it is . Damn id love to have that dudes knowledge , really would .

[@win2linconvert]

I don't mean to be rude, creepy, or perverted but... WOW! She sure is easy on the eyes! Nice build too. The trailer I mean. One of the best ones I've seen. Thanks for sharing it with us Lance.

[@susanray8515]

This guy is a genius.....

[@susanarrington9371]

Wow he has everything….

[@mrs.onyango6504]

I really love this self build. I just wish someone like you would build out these for people who don’t have the skills like you.. Would you please consider this idea?