Harbor Freight 4x8 Camping Trailer

[@hyperuben]

As a professional carpenter I can say I'm very impressed by your work!

[@timlandreth8364]

Pretty cool trailer! I used to have a folding trailer like that one. I got it at Sam's 26 or 27 years ago. It towed like a dream! Moved people in it; hauled lawn mowers; camping gear and so much more....couldn't back it up and park it worth a flip!!! It had a short tongue on it that made it impossible to put where you wanted it.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, yea these trailers are awesome but the short tongue does make it a lil more difficult to back up. Thank you for watching

[@showcasecharlie11]

Jeff Furr you can get or make a "stinger" hitch. it's like your regular 2" square reciever ball setup but the square tube is longer. I use one on my pickup for pulling short tongued trailers. it basically puts your trailer ball farther back from the reciever.

[@reallyoldrookie433]

I like how when you point something out, you tell why you did what you did. Lots of thought went into this, and I have to say, I'm inspired to do something like this myself. I was interested in getting a pop-up camper, but I honestly believe that I would have a lot more enjoyment making something like this! A well placed tarp and mosquito net and you have a travel trailer! Kudos to you!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, you should definitely build a trailer, lots of fun to build and something to take pride in and enjoy afterward. You're right, we could easily make this a sleeper by adding some netting or canvas. Thank you for watching.

[@jamesfrend2351]

Really Old Rookie mmnn

[@Robocoppat]

Are you going for 25 and out?

[@RedfishInc]

You can tell that he is very proud of this build and with good reason.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, I appreciate that

[@steelcowboyupamerica4155]

Nothing better than watching people build the things they feel they need. I only wish i myself could focus on at least one. Now that's the key.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@mvanalst2003]

I realize this is an old video, but I wanted to thank you for the post. This is some really good stuff. There’s a lot of work that went into this build, and it appears to be very well done!

[@NovaSupernova]

Great video and good job on the trailer. I am Canadian and use to go to Florida/Georgia usually from November to April in a home made camper that I made. I am a contractor so have a pretty good understanding on how to build things. The only thing that I could suggest is drop down jack supports in all four corners of your trailer. So, when you are doing stuff on your table or what ever, the support jacks will keep the trailer stable. I slept in mine and every time I turned over, the whole trailer would move so I added the support legs and fixed the problem. Again, nice to see a handy person doing his own thing. Cheers

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, I agree and those jacks are definitely an addition that will be made in the future. Thanks for watching

[@ScubaMathis]

Jeff Furr Agree! But 1st... Great job as you can tell by comments! Appeals to car guys, DIY guys, camping guys and even those tiny home guys. I had a pop up that was given to me and all chewed up, so I knocked off the top and used it as a trailer, but most important about that you could pick off the jacks mentioned above and possibly even the canopy crank system that you hook your drill to crank it open your top. Again, great video, great work, thanks for posting and I will subscribe.

[@NovaSupernova]

ScubaMathis Hey. I noticed your handle as ScubaMathis. I am a master diver myself and went to New Zealand in 2010 on a scuba trip. Great times. Care to share any of your experiences?

[@ScubaMathis]

Nova Supernova Ha! I wish I was certified. Just done a little snorkel or snuba cancun, cozumel and hawaii. I like Cozumel and Hawaii the most.

[@TheFurrminator]

+ScubaMathis great idea with the pop up, I have a friend that has a pop up that's in need of a lot of TLC. I've tried to get it to use the parts for my trailer or to rebuild it if it isn't to bad. He won't let go of it though, it's been there in the same spot for at least five years, maybe one day.

[@aztekwarrior518]

you're truly a craftsman sir! my only suggestion would be a roof mounted tent instead of the roof rack..nice and soft, off the ground, and you're still seeing the stars !

[@TheFurrminator]

I love the idea of a top mounted tent, I was actually looking at those online as I was building the trailer, also looked at ways to make my own but I never got around to that part of the build. I would like to add that in the future though. Thank you for watching.

[@noahriding5780]

You are really good at building. I like what you did. Looks sturdy and made well. Thanks for letting us learn from this.

[@pappy451]

my dad had a camp trailer back in the late 60's,if you had to go into the wild...thats the trailer you wanted.smaller than this one but worked perfect.no electrics though.he could house and serve 12 out of his little trailer,big military tent.etc.full kitchen(campfire stuff and a stove.)we had it good camping.

[@TheFurrminator]

That sounds like good times, camping with a lot of people. I have a lot of fond memories of camping with my dad as well but he used a travel trailer. Thanks for watching

[@michaelszatmari584]

Great job! It sure beats paying $40,000 for a tiny little camper. Very inventive and cost-effective… Have fun!

[@TheFurrminator]

Michael Szatmari you got that right! Thank you so much and thank you for watching! Be sure to subscribe to my channel to watch other videos.

[@Nummer1Ahteest]

So much I liked about this video. For one thing... no matter what the subject would have been, you're an easy and enjoyable person to listen to. I mean... you sound like a really friendly guy and I believe you'd make... whatever subject you're talkin' about... interesting to listen to. That said... I think your attention to detail is one of the things that made this build fun and very useful. Thanks for sharing. PS... In essence.... (using AGT vernacular), you get "4 yes's from me). ;-)

[@TheFurrminator]

That is such a nice and much appreciated compliment. This was a fun and very rewarding project that seemed to get more detailed as it progressed. We love to take this thing camping, it really fits our family's needs and it's usually a conversation piece wherever we take it. It's funny you mention AGT, that's one of the few shows that we take time to watch as a family. Thank you again and thank you for watching.

[@garyanderson9467]

I'm a camping nut, and that trailer is great.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching

[@viper-ko4qq]

my name is Javier I have four boys ranging from 8 to 1 this is a great solution to Affordable go camping the general thought is that you need a camper well I strongly resist that and thank you for making this video I promise when I make my own trailer I will send you photos maybe even make a tribute KZbin video thank you for posting your video much appreciated happy camping

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and you are right, you don't need a travel trailer or camper to have a great time with your kids. Get you an inexpensive trailer to haul your gear, fix it up to fit your needs and take off. Your boys would probably love tent camping more than an RV anyway. If you do get a trailer and modify it, I'd love to see some pictures of it before and after. Definitely video it for KZbin, people love to see builds like this. Good luck and thank you for watching

[@rodneyjordan5078]

I'd prefer to have made this into a tiny camper, which is what I'm going to do. To each his own. The great thing about watching videos like this is I can nitpick what someone else has done and implement the ideas into my build. That being said, pretty incredible build. Professional quality.

[@TheFurrminator]

Rodney Jordan thank you, I really appreciate that. When I purchased the trailer, my plans were to build a teardrop camper. After putting about three months of thought into the build, I decided a teardrop wasn’t really the best idea at that time since we have five kids and they go where we go. I decided to stick with tent camping and the trailer turned into the gear hauler you see. We have since purchased a travel trailer and I do plan to build a teardrop at some point, just for the fun and experience. Good luck with your build and thank you for watching

[@rodneyjordan5078]

The Furrminator the guy at the top is what I'm wanting to build. I'm wanting to use it as a normal camper for my wife & I. But I also plan on equipping it as a sort of bugout camper. In other words, if something bad were to happen, we can hitch up and go. www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=kAkKW6K0EILwsQWkxrnAAQ&q=trail+top+campers&oq=&gs_l=mobile-gws-wiz-hp.1.1.35i39l3.0.0..1994...1....0.0.......0...........3.T5TsfoRumRc%3D#imgrc=8pfVN6bikAgQSM:

[@michaelkoncal7622]

One recommendation. Put a inline fuse on that battery or suffer the consequences. Otherwise cool.

[@haroldcokayne]

Jeff .... Nice job on the trailer... I recently bought a second HFT 4x8 trailer and will be turning it into a rustic multi use camping trailer... I will be attempting to put a 4 100 watt solar panels for power as the wife and I like to boondoc on the camping. I t was nice seeing that you were able to add a water storage tank.. Thanks and God Bless Harold in Maine

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, you should put your trailer on KZbin, I'd like to see it. Thank you for watching

[@dncook1955]

Its nice to see quality craftsmanship...well done. That is a project you can be proud of and the nice thing is you can keep adding to it and tweaking it as you see fit...thanks for sharing!!

[@TheFurrminator]

David Cook thank you so much and thank you for watching! Be sure to subscribe to my channel to watch other videos.

[@brucewilson1958]

I really enjoyed viewing your trailer. You can have all of the 150,000 dollar RVs. This is practical, economical, attractive, and fun. Bravo!

[@remchuck]

that is the most user-friendly,well constructed pull-behind camping system i have ever seen.well done.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, I appreciate that very much. Thank you for watching

[@TrailRecon]

Great design and build quality... well done!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching

[@alphacompany6741]

Very impressive work! The back door would probably make a good table too if you are able to remove it from the hinges. I'd love to see a follow-up video with it packed and how you use it during a camping trip.

[@TheFurrminator]

+Alpha Company That's a great idea. We definitely will find some footage or pictures of it all packed up.

[@stevenpena1701]

I know this is a older video, but anyone else watching this, I would highly recommend reinforcing the front tongue. I've had my 4x8 trailer for the better part of 10+ years and the tongue has started to become crooked and bent. From years of hauling around stuff. I guess from the weight pushing forward when pushing on the breaks, since the trailer has no breaks.

[@TheFurrminator]

steven Pena good advice, thank you and thanks for watching

[@troystutsman1400]

steven Pena Great advice Steven...! Something that I had not thought of doing... Would you mind explaining how to do this to someone who doesn’t know how...? Maybe this would make another Great video...Hint....Hint...lol.

[@valerief1231]

Your craftsmanship is impressive, such a rare commodity these days. I wish I could see your workshop, I can only imagine the envy I would have. As far as your counter with the wash bin, maybe a peg leg would give a little added support. Thank you so much for sharing your video.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you very much, I appreciate that. A peg leg is a great idea, I had originally worried that a leg there would get knocked or pulled out on accident but we now keep another table there at the end of that sink which would keep anyone from getting close to the peg leg. I'll try it, thanks and thank you for watching.

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

Your workmanship is precise, well thought out and very functional. Tons of room for the gear and grub. I have just purchased an 8 1/2 X 10 flat trailer to do something similar and if I post it you will, I assure you, see some familiar additions to it. The electrical was a wizard of an idea by the by. Mike

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the comments and I am looking forward to seeing your build. I'd also like to hear any other unique ideas that you may come up with along the way. Thank you for watching

[@mikelamothesr.8998]

I have a couple of ideas as we are in Northern Ontario and cold and winter darkness can be a tad problematic. I shall keep you posted. Mike

[@MrTpminc]

Looks great. You gave me a couple of ideas for mine. One comment. You are concerned about the front box (with the electric) getting water in it. You may want to move the air vent from the front to one or both of the sides of that front box. I can see you driving in the rain, and that vent catching water. Just a thought.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, so far I've been able to avoid driving in the rain but that's a good idea. I hope you are able to use some ideas from this build. Thank you for watching

[@ricklooper9773]

Jeff Furr did you fuse any of the curcuits? you didnt say nor did i see any.

[@JackG79]

very VERY simple fix for that vent... to keep the water out... just put one of those dryer vents like on the outside of a house over it... The hood will keep the rain rolling down and you could even attach it so that your vent is high enough inside of the hood that rain would stay out even on the highway.

[@silentdeath9237]

My dad has the same harbor freight trailer the hubs are only rated for 55mph if you go down the interstate you would want to change them out for higher rated hubs. Other than that good job love the setup.

[@TheFurrminator]

Burn Time thank you, changing the hubs and axle is definitely something planned for a future project so that speed and weight isn't an issue. Thanks for watching

[@silentdeath9237]

Jeff Furr your welcome, it's so nice to see what ingenuity people have that gives ideas to create other things.

[@INFOWARSDOTCOM]

Nice work Jeff. "A country boy can survive." If the electrical grid ever goes down and you need to bug out somewhere you will be in good shape. The ones posting negative comments will be SOL. I'm thinking about buying one of these and was wondering if you kept track of what everything you put on there weighs and how much was left for cargo. My biggest concern is the axle and the hubs and tires. I want to haul three 55 gal rain barrels for emergency water and fuel, but I love the solar/electrical set up you've got on the front. Very ingenious.

[@clagueb3686]

Have the same trailer. 55mph is news to me, don't remember seeing anything about that in the paperwork. Thank you. Wow all those trips back and forth from S. Florida to NC @ 70.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

That's pretty impressive. Very nicely done.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching

[@carolhewett3756]

Those exterior counters the best idea ever. I want to cook and eat outside as much as possible when I camp.

[@brandoncreighton6642]

When the zombie apocalypse comes this man will be king. I applaud your ingenuity and craftsmanship amazing job sir!

[@awereally2k157]

.. so the purpose of this trailer is to carry water and counter tops that you mount on the side, not to camp in?

[@sheilapalmer6822]

Wow, what a fantastic job!!! I just love it.

[@TheFurrminator]

Sheila Palmer thank you so much! I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

[@rathorpe1]

You may put Flex-seal on those sharp corners. Very inventive little camper. Good job.

[@TheFurrminator]

Robert Thorpe thank you for the tips! I'll keep that in mind! Thank you for watching!

[@brucemorris6319]

Nice camping supply trailer. That would be really handy for our boy scout troop. Have one like that for gear and build one into a camp kitchen . Good job

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and I agree, it would be a great trailer for a scout troop and it is a pretty good kitchen when it's set up. Thanks for watching

[@erena4152]

I was thinking of building cargo trailer on the Harbor Freight trailer. I just was going to use 6pc of 4x8 plywood and frame it off with 2x4s. In the past I have rented 5x8 U-Haul trailer transport and store camping equipment. This gives me a few ideas on how to build my own. I feel that everyone else here has had the same idea that you did. Thank you for showing us your project. This is great because so many of us own small vehicles with limited space.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much. I hope this info can help you with your project. Thank you for watching

[@DesotoCountyRC]

Rethink the propane on back. If an accident happens thats a bomb. They put them over the trailer tongue on purpose. Cool trailer

[@deutscheuberlegenheit7452]

Same here I know this isn't relevant but it's like mad max the game with the propane tank you shoot it blows up but yeah he's gonna have to cover that up

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and good idea, I'll look at at moving the tank while traveling. Thank you for watching

[@troystutsman1400]

So, is it safer to have a tank as far away from your vehicle as possible or to have it up front where it’s as close as possible...? I know that all of the manufacturers put them in the front but I’ve always wondered about this practice... Thanks for your help.

[@livingisfreedom6633]

EXCELLENT JOB ! GREAT CAMERA LADY .. GOD BLESS .

[@TheFurrminator]

Michael Perez Sr. Thank you so much! I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

[@jkreviea]

What was the total cost? Maintenance done yearly?

[@booleyLOD1]

A perfect combination of ingenuity and back pocket rigging.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching

[@beacher1903]

That would be great for a Scout troop. Every patrol could have their own trailer to haul all of their gear. And they would each have their own camp kitchen.

[@markfrerichs]

Outstanding idea and workmanship Sir. Harbor Freight should give for a free genset or something for the free advertising, dude you got over 110K views already, Congrats and happy future ventures. You just created the Harbor Freight Channel, Run with it !!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, the amount of views I'm getting is unreal. Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching.

[@burrrabbit9185]

1.2 million

[@1crazynordlander]

Rather than replace just the tires I would dump the 4 bolt axle which maybe is a 2000 lb axle and get a 3500 lb 5 bolt one and put 5 bolt rims and wheels on it. Upgrade the springs at the same time. Nice trailer.

[@TheFurrminator]

I have already replaced the tires but I do have plans to upgrade the axle and springs. I have also thought about going with the five bolt aluminum wheels which, I think, would look great on the trailer. Thank you for watching

[@1crazynordlander]

***** True, but the fact that this trailer has sides that gives it a whole lot more strength. Not sure that he is even close to a ton of weight total on this trailer. Just when you change the diameter of the tire the bearings and the tire are going to last a lot longer. I believe because of the cost of tires these trailer manufacturers skimp on axles and tires to save money and rate them solely on axle capacities. Of course if something breaks and kills someone the trailer manufacturer is no longer liable but the person doing the modifications is. As soon as he built the enclosure on this trailer the warranty and liability is shifted to the owner and it is up to the insurance company and the state whether or not they will insure it or license it. A good corporate lawyer could prove the manufacturer is not responsible just because you put larger bolts to hold the license plate on than what came with the trailer or upgraded the lights to LED.

[@finscreenname]

You should put some sort of window in there in case you are trapped in it during a rainy day. Also the tailgate opening down will be an issue when it rains. That's why hatchbacks open up. Cool trailer though.

[@TheFurrminator]

fin screenname thank you for the suggestion, we don't actually sleep in the trailer yet, it's just to haul gear. I hope to convert it at some point so we can use it as a sleeper. Thank you for watching

[@dlsdyer9071]

@@TheFurrminator thanks for answering the sleeping question.

[@patf8845]

Great job! Wow... I did this when I had just gotten my driving license... I fully rebuilt an old tent trailer. Great experience. Brought back alot of great memories.

[@jcjatho]

Very Very nice! I am truly impressed with your creativity. I am sure wherever you go a crowd gathers. Happy camping!!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and you're correct, the trailer usually does get some attention while on vacation. Thank you for watching

[@TheFurrminator]

awereally2k15 yea, this trailer is to haul all of our camping gear. We usually haul a lot, our last trip was for eleven days. I don't carry water while traveling because of the excess weight, I fill the tank when we get to the campground. Thanks for watching

[@cuzimaluzer777]

very good job sir

[@TheFurrminator]

+cuzimaluzer777 thank you and thanks for watching

[@chrismosley2579]

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[@veronicathebeautiful]

Awesome work Sir! You guys Enjoy Camping... Thanks and keep shopping with us! Harbor Freight Tools from Woodbridge, Va. Sales Supervisor.

[@CLM1952]

Foam cutter DIY

[@jim778]

I enjoyed your video. You do good handyman work, GREAT idea. Thanks

[@halilibrahimtekneci7994]

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[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@jfalbo]

Nice work

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@farmdoctor615]

I enjoyed your video. Great job! I bought a 5x8 utility trailer and built out a camp trailer just like yours. I have the same compartment up front for solar/battery storage, but mounted my spare tire to the front of it. I love the water jug brackets, the table tops and the water tank...I'll be adding those in the spring. My top hinges on the front, rather than the side, and I installed mosquito netting that drops down when the top is opened, forming a tent. I installed two 8 foot 'legs' on hinges so that when I open the top, the legs automatically fold down and support the weight. I have a hinged cot inside. I am installing brackets for an outdoor gas grill on one side. Good looking trailer! Oh, and I spray-painted mine in camo.

[@motopatisserie2398]

Great job Dude! Creative, everything has a purpose. There is an old Persian saying,"If you plan ahead, the God's go with you."

[@chuckwagonplans1467]

Love your trailer. Some Great Ideas!!

[@TheFurrminator]

ChuckWagon Plans thank you so much! I appreciate that! Thank you for watching!

[@SeanMorelli]

Fantastic video. Detailed description. Very cool!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@vincerusso405]

Love the exterior counters, might have to engineer something like that to side of our Motorhome. It's a great video, great workmanship. Thank you for,posting.

[@FurrRealLifeVlogs]

Thanks so much!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, they actually make a table attachment that you can use to attach it to the side of your trailer, I've seen this in teardrop trailers but the hinges are much cheaper.

[@lawrencetwyford3122]

How much does it weigh?

[@barbarapowell9654]

FurrRealLife Vlogs q

[@chuckschreiber4451]

I have a 4 x8 also. I hinged mine in the front, Have support poles in back corners. I'm putting sides on it, screwed in on top with hook and grouments on the bottom as I plan to sleep in mine on a folding cot. I have shelves on both sides that are permenantly fastened . mr spare tire mount is on the front. works great for my needs.

[@TheFurrminator]

I like the idea of using folding cots to sleep in the trailer, also like the idea of adding shelves. You should put a video of the trailer on your channel. Thanks for watching

[@DDS029]

A friend of mine gave me this idea, and it's already paid off. He buys a spindle, hub, and wheel bearings to match the ones on the trailer. He then mounts the spindle on the trailer, you would have to decide yourself what would work best for you. Now, mount the hub, bearings, and dust cap on the spindle, then mount your spare tire to that assembly. Not only do you have a spare tire, you have a spare hub assembly if you happen to have wheel bearing problems on the road. When I put the spindle nut on it, I only put a slight bend in the cotter pin, so it's easy to insert and remove. Although I do keep a few extra in the tool box, just in case I lose the one on the spare. Oh, of course make sure the spare assemblies bearings are packed and ready to go. Once. in cold weather I found it was faster to replace the whole wheel, tire, and hub assembly faster than changing the flat tire. Of course, the spindle isn't meant to be used as a spare. It's just there to hold the spare hub and tire.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, that's a really good idea, I like that a lot. I haven't had issues with the bearings on this trailer but I have on two other trailers in years past and a spare hub and bearing would have put me back on the road really quick. Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching

[@funawesomefamily]

Cool trailer. So awesome that you built it all yourself.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much, I love a challenging project and we love camping vacations. I get a lot of fun ideas for the kids from you on your channel.

[@LFH02]

Excellent well thought out work, Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@brucebear1]

I agree. The thinking is excellent and the craftsmanship is very tidy indeed. Your woodworking and metal skills are very good and the results are sturdy and eye-pleasing. You should be very proud. May I make some suggestions? 1) If you put your water inlet box in the corner of your front electrical box, you could run the water pipe from the inlet connector to the tank under the floor of the trailer. That would eliminate the framing box on the inside wall and give you a more unobstructed wall. I would build a water-resistant box inside the electrical compartment and drill a few drain holes (with screen to keep the dirt dawbers out) -- that way, if there was a water leak, it would just fall on the ground and not be a problem inside the compartment. 2) Similarly, I'd use threaded flat nuts (the kind where the threaded tube goes inside a drilled hole in the wood) for places like the inside fasteners for your spare tire. As above, that would keep the wall as flat and unobstructed inside as possible. 3) You could put a piece of 1/2 inch plywood with hinges on the outside of the lid. Raise the lid as you do now, then flip the 4 foot wide panel over your counters etc. That would make a solid roof over your work area, food prep, storage, snacks, etc. A tarp is good but in my experience, a solid roof/sunshield is much better. You could do support legs that go from the ground (probably need screw adjustment feet) to the counters and then up to the roof. You could add a place for a small work/conveniece light over your food prep and dish washing area. (You'd need a little creative thought for the best way to mount and access your "roof rack" but that should be pretty simple). 4) I'd replace your electrical inlet socket. To power your unit as it is, you'd need a cord with a male-connector plug on both ends. I'd eBay or check camping gear websites for a connector unit. They have a water-proof cover and inside is a three-prong connector. You just open the cover and push your power cord onto the connector pins. I'd also have some stress reliever attachment there, too. That way, even if someone tripped over your cord and dislodged it, there wouldn't be live plug pins there for someone to touch by accident. Camping is often on damp grass and similar areas and we really ought to be in favor of everything electric being as safe as possible. 5) I didn't see exactly how you switch between "shore power" electricity (120V) and power from the inverter. What you could do is have a regular "outdoor" socket mounted on the inside wall in the electrical compartment. Run the wire from the inlet socket inside of the compartment to that. Then have a plug on the main wire to your interior socket. If you have good electrical power coming through your "shore connection", plug the main wire into the socket. If you want to run 120V from the inverter, plug the main wire into the inverter socket. Of course, you can also plug a battery charger into the outdoor socket so your battery is being charged while you're using power from the "shore cord". Doing it this way would give you safe and isolated use of your 120V electrical feed and allow you to charge the battery when you have external 120V power available at a campsite. 6) On the subject of safety, I think I'd try to find a mini-breaker box (like a "Square-D" box) and run my 120V circuits through it. That breaker box would be inside the electrical compartment; if you don't have one, you'd be depending on the breaker for the "shore power" supply and if you had something go wrong with what you have plugged into your 120V socket in the trailer, you might not get a breaker that far away to trip quickly enough to provide good safety. But all this is icing on the cake -- it's a great job (although I'd encourage you to think about the electrical safety aspects) and you ought to be really proud of your work. Thanks for showing us what you've done.

[@rbarbour64]

Have you thought about putting a canvas tarp on the other side to make it into a camper?

[@TheFurrminator]

I have thought about that, I may try that at some point but right now we would need a larger sleeping area due to my large family. Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for watching.

[@richardoday1688]

I think you did a great job in building this camper! You can go places where larger ones can't get to, and you don't need a monster truck to pull it down the road. Having a trailer title avoids a costly rv tax on having fun. You can easily fit a futon in there! Awesome job!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@ddselvig]

It surely is a nice looking trailer. Very utilitarian and well-designed. I built a canoe trailer last summer that has a 4x8 box on it. The box is very roomy for all my canoe camping gear, but needs some further tweaks. Thanks for all your good ideas.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much, a canoe trailer is a great idea too, these things are so versatile, so many thing you can do to modify them. Thanks for watching

[@edspeanburgh4551]

nice job. a lot of thought into that. Happy trails.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@ThesisHimselfOfficial]

Extremely impressed. Inspired me to start my own. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, good luck with your build. Thank you for watching

[@ericruiz6443]

yeah pretty cool trailer ....GOOD WORK

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@guitaronwater9034]

Great job Jeff and wonderful explanation of your reason for the build out to suit YOUR camping needs. Great utilization of what you created to be able to camp and then cook for you family of 14. Good idea to use tongue and grove solid pine since it's probably lighter than plywood and has a great retro vibe like an old cabin. Always love when armchair critic wants to tell you what you should do based on THEIR opinion. You obviously have a great eye for design and you have something better than you could buy uniquely suited to your needs.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, I appreciate your comments. I try to always remain open minded and wiling to accept suggestions from others. I appreciate that you can see it for what it is. Thank you for watching

[@geneshelton2883]

You have some pretty ingenious design elements in there. Nice hinges on the plastic table inside. And the luggage rack is perfect. Good job.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and thanks for watching

[@hammockmonk]

Man after my own heart. Thanks for sharing this wonderful project!

[@TheFurrminator]

hammockmonk thank you and thanks for watching

[@donitmyself8935]

I've been thinking about building something like this on my HF trailer for some time now. This video is just what I needed for inspiration thank you, I love it.

[@TheFurrminator]

You should definitely build a camping trailer, it's a lot of fun and very rewarding. Thank you for watching.

[@jmontman]

Do you sleep in the trailer or just use it for supplies and such?

[@FurrRealLifeVlogs]

I just use it for hauling gear, also for water storage and power supply. I had considered making it into a sleeper at some point but not at this time. Thanks for watching

[@mcearl8073]

I was wondering that as well. It would be easy enough to make some soft sides out of canvas and throw some cots or an airmattress in it. Either way I like it, it would be nice to be able to keep all your camping supplies in it and ready to go.

[@FurrRealLifeVlogs]

Yea, I may attempt something to make it a sleeper at some point, thanks for watching

[@JackG79]

Would be super easy to sleep in this. Simple air mattresses... you have the power grid in it. Just run the tubing into the main area with a few clips on the wall to hang the fill up hose to keep it neat If you wanted to get fancy you could even get one of the sliding window/screens out of an old camper or motor home and mount it into the back door so that you can open the window but have the screen in place to keep the mosquitos out. A few brackets/slider gate type locks to close the door form the inside.... I have slept in the back of my truck lots of times with a cap on it, and it gets stuffy. One of my caps had sliders with screens and it was a lot nicer. Have you considered removing the large hinged top, and putting some rails around the top of it, so that you could put a truck cap on it? that would give you another 2-3 foot of headroom, and you could open the cap door from the back to throw things in and out.. then simply remove the cap once you got to your destination? Truck caps go on and off very easy with just 4 aluminum clamps. (I use vice clamps instead with the small feet, as they clamp on and off MUCH faster, and are SUPER tight... You could even figure out a way to hinge the truck cap at the front of the trailer if you wanted to, but if it was me, i'd like the option of removal. Also you could mount that rack you have on it now, on the top of the truck cap. Or some caps with with a set of rails for Canoes and such. THat would really give you a LOT of options.

[@johnkelchnersr157]

Carolina Traveling With James Montgomery trailer hitch for my mobility scooter

[@bigman55434]

The one concern I have is you putting the electrical and plumbing in the same box. If you spring a leak in the water line or pump, it could spray into that inverter. Maybe as a precaution, just build a simple cover for the pump, and put some foam insulation around the lines to contain any spray in event of a leak.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you for your suggestions, I have planned on building a cover for the pump, it just hasn't happened yet. Great idea about the foam around the lines, haven't thought of that. Thank you for watching

[@seanelkins4530]

I don't usually watch a 22 minute video, but I watched this one all the way to the end. Nice work on the trailer, and I appreciate your good explanations of what you did and why. It gave me some good ideas.

[@TheFurrminator]

Sean Elkins I'm glad I could help! Thank you for the comment and thank you for watching!

[@tomellsworth2726]

Nice job . Nice detail on the trailer

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@dpsrmag]

nice job on the trailer and you did a good job on the video. I enjoyed it... Thanks

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you very much and thank you for watching

[@Billodnh]

I think I would look for lighter materials than all that wood. Has it been weighed? I think I would try for more of a tent platform than a wood box.

[@TheFurrminator]

Yes, approximately 840lbs. Empty. There's no doubt that I could have found lighter material but in addition to the many uses of the trailer, we were going for the look as well.thank you for watching

[@anitablades6033]

@@TheFurrminator the axle is what I'd worry about with all that weigh. The new tires will help, but the Axle strength is your weak link. Just keep an eye on it. Take care.

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Rather than move the fenders, you might want to consider installing heavier springs. Light trailers are engineered in balance, and the tire touching the fender indicates a heavier load than the springs were designed for. The job is a lot cheaper and easier in your back yard than on the road. It looks like a busted EZup in the yard. The corner posts of one of those makes heavy duty extendable tent poles. We call our trailer the "adventure-mobile". Lots of similarities, and I have a canoe rack on top, and small outboard motor mounts inside and out. Thanks for a nice, clear video. See you on the road.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, I have already moved the fenders up about an inch but I'm still going to upgrade the springs and axle. I like the idea of a Canoe rack, Im hoping to get a kayak soon and I'll be adding a rack to haul the yak. Thanks for watching

[@dglight7012]

Cool camper. I'm glad someone else videoed while you talked. I was getting car/sea sick.

[@TheMisterMonkeyman]

Very interesting. Full of great ideas. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@shrlncook]

I love it,,, you did an awesome job.... Lots of great information ....

[@TheFurrminator]

Sharlene Cook thank you so much and thank you for watching.

[@BarefootBeekeeper]

Nice work, Jeff!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@watchdoggibson]

Great Job , I Live in a rv , just a little suggestion for the corner edging of the counters , go to the dollar store and get the tube foam water floats they come in a verity of colors . & cut them to the length you need and install them on the corners for safety so no one gets cut or scraped .

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for that suggestion, great idea. Thanks for watching

[@DiegoMartinez-ef5gy]

This is the exact setup I was going to do for this trailer. Thank you for bringing my vision to life now I have more confidence in doing it!

[@MrZachxd]

very well done. excellent job.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@xsiner]

Nice trailer good job.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@manbliogarcia7709]

great job on your trailer I have a question did you change that axle I have one and by the time I load all the campaign equipment is more than 1700lb

[@TheFurrminator]

Manblio Garcia thank you! yes I upgraded the axles and springs because of the weight. thank you for watching! any other questions just let me know.

[@manbliogarcia7709]

Jeff Furr if you don't mind asking what kind axle and springs you got any help is appreciated

[@anitablades6033]

@@manbliogarcia7709 I was worried about the axle too, glad he up graded. He needs to add that info. Some where on his Vid. !!!

[@general365]

Sir, you are a craftsman! I am most impressed with your attention to detail. Excellent job and thanks for posting.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching

[@AustinWicht]

Wow. I'm very impressed. You are very resourceful. Anyone who "thumbs-down" this shouldn't be allowed to comment on anything. Ever. Nice looking trailer, want to build one just like it with 2 or 3 100Watt solar panels on top.

[@coolnegative]

genius! I need one of those!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, and thanks for watching

[@krazyred007]

Hi Jeff, this is a great build, thanks for sharing! Quick question, for your electric, how are you charging the battery? In the video you go through the solar panel and although that would work, that seems more like a trickle charger rather than a full charge... does your battery charge off your vehicle when connected (when towing)? If so, can you explain your hookup? Thanks!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and I apologize for the late response, I missed this comment somehow. The solar panel is a trickle charge, I mainly use my Honda generator to charge the battery, it runs pretty quiet so we will run it usually once a day to keep the battery charged. I have not wired the harness to charge the battery while driving yet but I do plan to do that but I'm not sure of the configuration yet. When I do I'll video it and upload it here on the channel. Thanks for watching.

[@MDC2020]

Nice Trailer! I would invest in the time to create a good metal skid plate for that water tank though. I had a semi blow a tire about 20 yards in front of me and the few pieces destroyed the front of my semi's hood or if you hit a animal that would be a bad day also for Mr. Water tank. Great video I enjoyed it a lot.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and good idea, that has been a concern of mine, never know what you'll encounter on the highway. Thanks for watching

[@johnkelchnersr157]

My Damn Channel small Mobility Scooter trailer hitch

[@johnkelchnersr157]

My small mobility scooter trailer hitch I need

[@narom123]

I admire your ambition...the trailer too. Looks like you put a lot of work into it.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you very much and thanks for watching

[@schickmann]

WOW. Very nicely constructed with attention to details, shows pride of ownership.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you, I learned patients and attention to detail from my dad. Thank you for watching

[@albion2742]

Do you tent camp, and is the trailer just to carry your camping equipment in.

[@TheFurrminator]

Yes, we camp in the ten man three room tent that I have reviewed on my channel. The trailer is just to haul the gear and use as a chuck wagon with the water tank and power supply. Thank you for watching

[@mpegguy2000]

Insanely cool! You're one creative dude

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that and thank you for watching

[@crashweekly7925]

nice little super utility trailer, a few strategically placed heavy duty gas lift support springs and your rock'n.... no need to muscle that heavy top. I was wondering what you use that pump for with your fresh water tank? is it to give you pressure if you were boon docked away from facilities?

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and good idea, that top is pretty heavy. The pump doesn't pressurize the tank, it is just to get the water to the sink or where ever I need it. Thanks for watching.

[@brianferry4290]

The rubber strap mod is ingenious.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thank you for watching

[@mo-reesespieces9066]

Thanks for taking the time to show this. Very nice, gives me some ideas for mine when I go hunting. Peace, Reese

[@TheFurrminator]

Mo Pieces you're welcome, thank you and thanks for watching

[@JamieClark]

With the top open it looks like you could sleep in there if you had some ripstop connecting the passenger edge of the roof to the edge of the wall, maybe triangles to fit over the angle aluminum - tail gate works as ingress/egress and you can haul gear in it too... Like an almost-pop-up camper! How much did this build cost total?

[@TheFurrminator]

Jamie Clark great ideas! I appreciate that! The total cost was approximately 1400. Thank you for watching!

[@manofmanythingz4812]

This guy is good

[@Prepping2endure]

What a GREAT DESIGN

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@julieharalson8370]

Great build - thanks for sharing!!!

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you and thanks for watching

[@KevinMiller-fj5sd]

Good job. Looks like a great way to take your camping supplies. Loads cheaper than a "store Bought".

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching

[@MrPhillerup]

I think you have done a great job making a utility trailer into a very handy little camping trailer. Your counter top might be the best and most used of the improvements. I have seen how expensive these small trailers become when time and effort are put to good use.

[@TheFurrminator]

Thank you. You are correct, this trailer has been very handy for hauling our camping gear and the counter is my wife's favorite part. You are also right about the price, it's a very inexpensive little utility trailer in the beginning but that quickly changes with the upgrades. I would definitely build this trailer again though, it has been a very rewarding project.