FULL TOUR | Cargo Utility Trailer Camper Toy Hauler Conversion Build Out - Stealth Off-Grid Camping

In this video Curt gives us a tour of his converted camper out of a cargo trailer. He was able to leave the floor plan open so he can haul his motorcycle. This is a really cool converted Cargo Utility Trailer Camper that is also a Toy Hauler for Off-Grid Camping.
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[@pooliephillips]

Before going into a rant about how efficient and aesthetically pleasing this build is, I have to mention how really humble and down to earth this man is…too few and far between- agree with other comments, best build I’ve seen for the size

[@sandyhill6559]

I agree n Id be proud of this trailer n he did a great job n hey- why not plug in when at all possible! Ya payin for it anyways! Js! He also had a great attitude and outlook on things! Clever n useful husband n devoted to his wife too! Js! Good video! 🚛

[@suelyth3936]

Nice!

[@cindyg5064]

By far the best build I have seen

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Awesome build. Safe travels and God bless you

[@maobfh]

SMART GUY! He did a BRILLIANT job on this trailer! He knew his stuff, he did a ton of research before he jumped in, he has a good eye and he thought of everything. I am thoroughly impressed! Thank you Patrick for taking the time to ask if you could tour this rig. It's a one in a million build.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Rebecca

[@maobfh]

@Baba Ganush - i did not get 'a ton of research' out of that. What made you think that was the only source for research he might have done? Watch the video again, and see if you can spot the clues.

[@aaronmcdevitt1166]

I agree this is pretty genius shit

[@mariawinzler]

@Baba Ganush didn't you listen to him closely? Re watch and listen to what he has learned through out his years.

[@jraoul711]

That murphy bed is a great idea. The two tone wood cabinets are nice too. There's some nice manufactured trailers out there, but nothing beats the quality and design of a hand built trailer.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@andreab5865]

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures what are the dimensions of this cargo trailer

[@spooniefullofsugar172]

Our plans went out the window when we saw that Murphy bed/ storage/ dining room combo. Instantly agreed we have to do that

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Go for it

[@trishat5361]

I appreciate how he speaks about his wife’s needs and those things are a priority 😊

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

agreed.

[@sarahjackson6714]

I to agree. Thoughtful husband!

[@sarahjackson6714]

@@pootmelvin5547 you must be a bad husband. Or you can’t get a wife at all 😔

[@clovermark39]

Yes really good.

[@tomdesantis551]

Momma aint happy no body happy

[@debbie5765]

I am a huge Murphy bed fan, not sure why more trailer diy people don’t don’t take advantage of the design. Great job !🇺🇸❤️🌵

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Yes it makes total sense

[@brianking9215]

He executed it very well, shelving and all!!

[@pooliephillips]

Was thinking that when watching video…

[@malindafoster5719]

This is an impressive build. Every time he opened something I became more impressed, the table, the Murphy bed, the toilet storage,, etc. Truly enjoyed watching this video. This gentleman knows what he's doing.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Malinda.

[@pigoff123]

One of the best builds I have ever seen.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks a lot Pat.

[@curtisfowble5220]

Agreed. Great build. Stealthy.

[@alvashoemaker8536]

FANTASTIC build...! He uses space in original and smart ways..there's NO waste; and, it's ORIGINAL! Y'ALL are going to enjoy this conversion!! ENJOY!! 👍👍😁😁👍❤👣

[@clarkclarke]

Are people amazing or WHAT!!??!!! Just WOW!!! 🌟🌟🌟 and the back door can be used as a patio ...I really like this.... Thank you Patrick

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much

[@cigarmann]

Fan of Will Prowse......nice build!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

I am a fan too.

[@clovermark39]

That’s why I have my solar set up. Will is great.

[@la_profe_negra]

He did a good job! He needs to give himself more credit. He thought of a lot of things. He's ready to tour the US with his wife!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Patricia.

[@clivesgarage]

Omg. I've seen thousands of builds. This one actually made me change my plans I have been working on for years. Wow! Great job guy. What an inspiration.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@mattinthehat22]

+1 BUMP, etc. between the bed and still be able to put a bike in there this is awesome - let alone the stain/finish work. I, too, have been looking at a project like this for a long time and this is easily the best I've seen.

[@emasters8619]

I would just copy that Murphy bed, dining table setup. Also, he stored the commode and necessaries in a cool spot.

[@mrsbutterkup3849]

He did an amazing job with his imagination and skills. Safe and happy travel for all.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@sophanarachay4917]

I was sold when he talked about his murphy bed. So clever. It's a real teeny tiny house.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much.

[@bos8821]

@@pootmelvin5547 your mom

[@bos8821]

@@pootmelvin5547 oh yeah

[@lindabarker7142]

My only problem with it is the potty placement. I need to go in the middle of the night. I guess I'd leave to bucket in the "hall" before bed. I love your videos because the rig owners are so enthusiastic when they talk about their builds.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Good point

[@clovermark39]

I think that’s the point. Just take it out before setting up the bed otherwise pointless.

[@marlenen6130]

If you mostly need the potty at night to just pee, try a urinal bottle. I found one on Amazon for under $12, it’s very compact and I can just dump it out in the morning. I spray it with cleaner/disinfectant, stuff a paper towel in it and store it in handy dedicated “zipper shoe bag” (super handy bags with a loop to hang on anything). Traveled from North of Seattle to Mesa Az last month with my 72 year old mom in my Aliner and she was happily surprised how easy it was to pee (several tines a night, then you may need to dump it, I use a laundry bottle). We didn’t take my porta potty cuz we knew we wouldn’t be wild camping, but have toilets available everywhere.

[@lindabarker7142]

@@marlenen6130 thanks for the suggestion

[@joesti7607]

This is this man’s pride and joy. You can tell by how he explains the features. He acts like most things are messy or sorry about that but at the same time he throws out those tech specs and how he made them in depth. He’s proud and should be. It’s an amazing build. Well done.

[@kenalbright3622]

Front murphy bed and rear kitchen. With fold down deck. His way of explaining fitting for maximum use was good too. Very good build. I'd like to see more rear kitchen ideas.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed the build

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

This is a Top 10 - Taj-Ma-Haul Build, really impressed with the thought behind the build as well as the execution.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Yes 🙌

[@milcotto4153]

What a handy guy. I hope his wife appreciates that :-) Awesome build.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Annie

[@BlkMomba09]

I love the conversion camper. I just halftop buy a 5x8 today and was looking at KZbin when I ran across this video. I was shocked when I saw the gentleman’s shirt. He was in the Coast Guard just like myself. I’m a 30 year veteran, now retired. I have a Jeep Wrangler unlimited to use as my tow vehicle. So I had to keep the trailer I choose small. I love the way he customize everything. It is unbelievable. I wish that there was a way that I could actually get Intouch with him to ask so questions if I run into a brick wall. But Bravo Zulu to my fellow Coastie on a job excellently done.

[@leomoonify]

Wish there was a "love" button! Fabulous build!!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Hopefully soon

[@zaheers123]

Hands up to the guy, he basically built this all himself and worked around problems that he encountered like weight.. TV.. bed.. cabinets etc Great trailer and nice to see your living the life buddy Shazad Bham England

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much.

[@amyrodgers9887]

Wow! This one is awesome! This guy really seems to know what he's doing

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Amy.

[@frankimperiale4470]

This is one of the best conversions I’ve seen with precision craftsmanship.congratulations!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much.

[@chrishammershoy5174]

"We used to race lawnmowers" You just won the Internet today :)

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Great folks

[@chrishammershoy5174]

@@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures Great video! He's a very talented individual.

[@janfancher6619]

yes, I like the way the addresses his wife needs too! real innovative ideas that work, and it looks like he's thought of everything! Good setup!

[@mjremy2605]

I love that dark wood countertop, so spacious and beautiful. A smart man if he has a Berkey Water Filter, this is the best portable solution for clean water. It even takes out arsenic and fluoride if you add the white filters. I would urge everyone to get the arsenic filters as Los Angeles and other cities have high arsenic levels in tap water. A creative bed solution and all the bedding too. So much space for pillows, sheets, blankets, towels, bulky items like sweaters. Clever to make a second wall. The wood cabinets are lovely and have an artistic look to them, and they are real wood not MDF. The spice rack is spacious and so nice to have! Looks great. The solid roof rack with solar mounted is also good for not overheating solar panels and allowing air flow below. I would add a fairing in front so wind does not lift them up when driving and there is no risk of shearing off or wind damage with time. What an incredible number of skills you need to build out a trailer like this. He made his own cabinets, all that electrical work, plumbing, weight distribution, welding of roof rack, simply amazing. Well done, and I envy your skills. This is a functional, roomy trailer with lovely handmade features. Your wife is a lucky woman! Thanks for the tour.

[@mikescomputercorner1204]

I had to laugh when I saw the murphy bed setup along with the fold out dining table and they were ideas I suggested to my wife some time ago lol.. I think its a wonderful Idea.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Now you have validation

[@DisabledNomads]

Excellent build. Lots of great ideas that we could use in our box truck. When it comes to build outs, it's good to use things like 1 x 1 and 2 x 2 and hollow core doors. Folks sometimes forget that they need to build an aircraft, not a tank.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Very true!

[@darlenemoak63]

Absolutely brilliant build! Great utilization of space, no frills but everything you need to have a good time camping. And he explains things in a way that helps other people think about what would work for them. Love this video, thanks Patrick & thanks Curt!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Darlene

[@roz57]

This guy is brilliant, one of the best videos on campers I have seen!

[@LB-ll7kb]

I love you RV trailer, you did a wonderful job fitting everything in that small space, very ingenious. Congratulations!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@maryannebutler9953]

I'm super impressed...and the reverse engineering idea is just brilliant! Very basic designs, cost effective and very helpful and inspirational. Thank you!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Mary Anne

[@michelegrice4938]

Brilliant build, well thought out. Great that you can put the motorbike in it, all round brilliant.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you

[@jeremyjamm3131]

That cobble freezer won't get enough credit. Genius. Lots of cool ideas. Murphy bed was always in my plans, not sure why more don't do it, but maybe they just don't think its worth the hassle.

[@tammyturbide9463]

My husband was just talking about this type of conversion and viola you got one on here. This guy nailed it! Thanks

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad it was helpful!

[@damonthompson4990]

this man is brilliant! amazing.I'm in awe of the craftsmanship and creativity. You've really taken things to the next level.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@JonniesJourney]

another awesome tour. Curt is an amazing craftsman. Beautiful build.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Couldn't agree more!

[@ericdelevinquiere9902]

Love to know the load weight on this trailer, definitely the way to go when building movable stuff. Hopefully this will inspire many and start a new trend in light weight construction.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Good question

[@brianking9215]

I'd guess around 3kish lbs

[@pooliephillips]

Agree with above…I think he said it was 2000 lbs empty

[@pcthayer]

Fantastic build. The guy has a great analytical mind to figure everything out, including space for the motorcycle, as well as the table to eat and the murphy bed to sleep. (The trailer is almost like one of those "transformer" toys, where it changes into so many different things....bedroom, dining room, bathroom, etc.)

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Paul.

[@sheridaa.mcleod1176]

This is one of the BEST conversions I've seen to date ❤ 🔥 This guy is a genius! Love your layout!!! 👏

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@ronb8052]

I'm obsessed with these cargo builds....this is one of the best I've seen......good job!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@ScarletKnightmare]

Wow, this is a fantastic layout with many ingenious solutions. Brilliant!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@bettybanks9963]

Extremely well thought out, designed, and built-by far the best I’ve seen in a utility trailer. Thx for the tour!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Betty.

[@symcardnel1741]

SMART GUY! He did a BRILLIANT job on this trailer! And good video/interview of course : )!!! Please keep'em coming NJ OA!!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@abcantiques777]

One of the most functional cargo conversions on KZbin!!! Great job.

[@visamedic]

Sweet. Exactly how I was going to do the Murphy bed I’m the trailer I’m doing. Nice to see how my thinking is gonna work out. I like the storage behind it. The ottoman idea is pretty sweet too, it gives you more room and storage, plus you can use it to sit at the table or kick up your feet while watching tv. 😁👍

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Happy you enjoyed the tour

[@acmeallpurpose4974]

Amazing build. I really love this. I have seen 100 's of these videos and this is one of the best I have seen

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you found the tour

[@staxter6]

Stunning overview, well presented. I like how you engineered solutions from available materials. I've had a 10 x 6 trailer for 3 years and its only now that I have sufficient raw materials to insulate, fit out and finally get it done. I like yur style Sir.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it Chris

[@davewenners6722]

As I'm sitting in my 7x12 trailer looking for a bus I didn't even think to just convert this. It's paid for. It's not in the best of shape but repair wise cheaper than a verhicle. I love the way yours came out. My only thing I want it a bathroom/shower.

[@sohailsayeed9361]

This trailers super cool. It looks like a fun hobby turned investment. There’s also some cool about how your videos are lightly edited. It must not be easy to already get it in one take but when it does, it’s really nice for us (and for you)! Also I feel like that guitar rift into fits your personality 🤙🏽🤟🏽

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Cool, thanks!

[@bos8821]

@Baba Ganush well aren’t you smart

[@barrydeacon3551]

Very impressed with your build! Utilizing full space ✅ The Murphy bed stole the show… very impressed👍 Nice job.. B Deacon Manitoba Canada 🇨🇦

[@davidgoins1785]

Yeah, shout out to Will! Best solar power guy there is.

[@MsLally5]

This is the best cargo conversion I have ever seen! Practical and small.

[@williamvandyke3501]

Great video this guy did a nice job thanks Patrick.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you William

[@e.mountain1637]

Wow! Great job! Very smart use if space and pleasing design!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you like it

[@pault1964]

It is a work of art,he made it look a lot easier than it is

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much.

[@offairhead]

Wow. Such a well thought out space!!! I have been watching these builds for half a decade or more and this is one of the best I have seen!!! Wow!!! It’s such a TINY space but he didn’t skip on the options!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Wow, thank you!

[@pennyblea8133]

Curt's cargo trailer home is so awesome, my favorite..

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

one of the best uses for the V-Nose I've seen, well done

[@barbrabrurrier7548]

I really like your set up especially having the table, bed and tv all in one area

[@kittyanaspenelope3128]

So Cool…He’s Very Resourceful.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Kitty

[@giselleplantbasedvegan9174]

Nice build! Love all the hidden storage, the drop down table, Murphy bed, the kitchen and seating area. All real nice! What a guy!

[@DownhillDadMTB]

I’m such a fan of these diy conversions! The ideas people come up with are fantastic. I’ve looked at doing this in addition to the Transit Connect build you highlighted a few weeks ago. Thanks for getting an interview with this owner. I would love to see more of these diy builds. Great job once again!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you like them!

[@mjremy2605]

Remember that a Transit Connect small van has a very low weight capacity. Try going with the 350 instead. Weight is everything.

[@swhedge71]

Curt did an amazing job! Best build I've seen and used a lot of common sense in this conversion. He needs to be congratulated on his awesome build and design! He is a very humble person. Glad you got to interview him and show his build NJOA!

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

What a well thought out design!!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@wendyshepard2080]

When we married in 2009 we converted my hubs cargo work trailer into a simple camper and traveled 7 weeks, 13 states and multi thousand miles from AZ to Mississippi up to upstate NY and across to Maine then out to Montana....with 3 larger dogs!!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Oh wow. Awesome.

[@caroleboulet4587]

Great build. Very cozy

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@thompsonnguyen1870]

Smart man does nice things.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@spoiled4evaami]

WOW!!! WHat an amazing built. What a nice lil place you have created!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much!

[@paulschimel3572]

We have a 12 foot trailer just like that. Great use if space! Impressive.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Very cool!

[@JRZGRL55]

Brilliant build - what fun! Kudos to this gentleman for all the work he put into this!! I love the cabinets. And space for the motorcycle? Wow.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you 🙏🏼 yes, this has it all

[@billjensen7832]

He did a great job, of course like many good souls he pointed out many of the flaws he sees but few of us would have ever noticed. Really nice job and thank you for the tour, what a great place to stay during his travels. Cheers from Wisconsin.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Absolutely

[@SoMoUSA]

This one perhaps the most innovative conversion I've ever seen. This guy is a genius. This is the first time I've seen the murphy bed (with dresser) / dinning table / toilet configuration. I think as more people see this, it will quickly become The standard.

[@garrysceppa7508]

You never cease to amaze me when you find these campers or RVs it’s just awesome maybe one day I might purchase one from you . I live in Fredrick Maryland

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Garry

[@dough9512]

Thank you for the tour. It looks very livable. Did you watch a lot of KZbin videos or just knew what you wanted and "reversed engineered" it? Using a "honey bucket", eh? That's what we called them in Japan. It works and has for thousands of years.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks for the support Doug

[@Carmencita1464]

This build is very nice with a Murphy bed.!!!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks Carmen

[@idigbebop]

One of the best and well thought out utility trailer conversions I have seen. Well done.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@jameepounds1095]

Well thought out plan -functional and beautifully done! Can’t miss the regard he has for his wife🙂

[@brianking9215]

Super functional and intelligent design! Love the Murphy bed with storage 😍

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@americanhomepainting354]

Great job on the trailer build. I’ve seen 3 of your videos now of conversions and they all did a great job. Enjoying the channel. Thx.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Foxys10]

An awesome build! The Murphy bed is ingenious. Such a great use off the tongue area!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Yes 🙌🏼

[@jesusrodrigues2471]

Great job. Love all the explanations especially the stabilizers that keep the trailer from rocking when your inside your trailer “camping”.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks! 👍

[@ricqbq]

One of the best builds you've had on your channel - appreciate all the details and questions after too.

[@davesworld7961]

Such a great use of space at the front of this trailer.

[@pdmullgirl]

Hey Patrick! This guy thought of everything! Smart layout and usage of space. He did good. I love it when folks put in Murphy beds. They just make good sense as they don’t take up space you can use for other things. Really nice camper. Got everything covered. He definitely was clever in the build and use of things. Pretty smart! I wish he and his wife happiness, health and safety on their travels. Enjoyed the video! ❤️💜💚

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Paige.

[@tamarakeathley9776]

I love his build! Lots of great ideas

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much

[@janetfeathers4128]

A well-thought out build. Beautiful 😍

[@alcozome]

What is up with the thumbs down? This man did a Beautiful job 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

My thoughts exactly

[@kenneybis1097]

You sir have built an amazing little cargo trailer camper, great use of lightweight materials and design and very thorough explanation of everything. I'd like to know what setup exactly is controlling the little fridge conversion if you have time

[@juliegolub2602]

Absolutely amazing!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Julie

[@flywithholyspirit]

Excellent Job

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@abelvaldes1520]

Great design and execution.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Glad you like it!

[@jatorresrv]

AWESOME built! Well thought out and LOTS of creative and great ideas. Thanks for sharing.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much! More to come.

[@rejuveniledelinquent3522]

I love this guy. So much talent. Great build!

[@margaretnorris5840]

Very nice! I really like what you’ve done. Thanks for sharing your ideas!

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you! 😊

[@chaplainand1]

Thank you. I like your build. I appreciate you taking the time to provide info for those of us considering making the cargo trailer conversion.

[@celinaastacio9733]

Thank you for sharing a custom, definitely ingenious and creative use of the trailer conversion. I Have seen so many different rv videos, and camper videos but this is by far a real favorite. A true wealth of knowledge.

[@NewJerseyOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you very much Celina! More to come.

[@3veningStar]

He is inventive. Great job.