How to Build a Cargo Trailer Camper Part 7a - Building Cabinets

[@TimothyDanielIsaiah]

This is by far one of the very best cabinetry videos I have ever seen especially for a cargo trailer! Excellent job and thank you so much for sharing.

[@waysoutback]

Wow, thanks! Glad you liked it, and I really appreciate your comment.

[@Mark_KE8YCV]

So yeah. You're an artist. Cheers from across the St. Clair River

[@ReneaDooserider]

Thank you thank you for showing us how you made those cabinets I’ve seen them in cargo trailers but I have no idea how people made them. A lot more work than it looks like. I think it’s going to be perfect. 👍🏼🦋

[@rs1961]

Thank you thank you ... a hundred times, for posting this video ... love it!

[@waysoutback]

Hey glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 👍

[@Mainbusfail]

Looking Good!!!! I hope you are happy with the results. I know I would be.

[@waysoutback]

Yeah we are really happy with it! Still putting it through its paces and improving as we go. Thanks

[@Mainbusfail]

@@waysoutback I redo mine every year learning what I don't like from the previous season. But it's fun, because it's manageable to work on. I look forward to more of your videos.

[@waysoutback]

@@Mainbusfail I hear you always trying to improve it a bit, definitely part of the fun. 😁

[@Mainbusfail]

@@waysoutback I have to admit, Im a little put off with my layout compared to yours. I'd like to add windows but for security purposes I am going to install a small wide angle video camera flush to the outside skin of the trailer and connect it to a flush mount wide screen monitor display mounted to the interior wall to emulate a live window. I thought that would be pretty cool. I might even do the same thing for a sky light

[@waysoutback]

@@Mainbusfailsounds like a great option… I like cracking the windows when it’s raining or to sleep at night but if some place feels off or sketchy I just keep moving…. I’m not going to camp….. but I hear you this world is getting pretty crazy need to stay safe!

[@RVingwithG]

I so need to build these out like this too! Well Done!

[@waysoutback]

Thanks for the comment! 👍

[@lanarkwanderer]

Great job, excellent explanation of your technique and thinking behind it. Waiting for the next chapter. Appreciate how much work this is, thanks !

[@waysoutback]

Thanks for the encouragement... all this nice weather is killing me. I just want to get out there camping and fishing. 😁

[@JoelTremblayCA]

Looking great! Awesome work on the cabinets.

[@waysoutback]

Thanks appreciate it 👍

[@bryannorcross9352]

Nice layout.

[@waysoutback]

Thanks for the comment! 👍

[@garywells3874]

Hi again, I can't find the part where you used those plastic pieces to attach you insulation underneath the cargo trailer. What are they called or where can I get some? Love your videos.

[@waysoutback]

Here's an affiliate link to the product I used. They are still holding the insulation well up under there. US - amzn.to/3ujZVyY Canada - amzn.to/3R87EJx

[@madcow3417]

I saw a video of a van build where the person added a cutout in front of the tank to act as a level window. Depending on the tank opacity you may need a thru-tank light to see the water level.

[@waysoutback]

That’s an awesome idea! I’m going to do that, appreciate the input 👍

[@tylerg6241]

Are you sure about screwing your cabinets directly into your floating floor??

[@waysoutback]

Yeah probably not the best idea. I removed the floating floor for a sheet flooring it was much better. If winter camping I don’t think I would recommend a floating floor.

[@bushmoose1730]

Nice work once again Zac! I am concerned however, if you have your lights under the cabinets, when accessing items at night, it will be like looking into a dark void? Just an observation?

[@waysoutback]

Yeah that’s a good point... maybe I’ll see if I can mount them up a little higher, or put some lights on the back door.... that’s a great idea. Thanks

[@madcow3417]

A dark void sounds pretty cool, I'm going to change my design and do the lights that way.

[@waysoutback]

@@madcow3417 I already mounted my light up a little higher. It’s definitely better to see in the cabinets. I’ll show it on the next video. I think if you put them under you might also want to throw one up top to see in the cabinets when dark.

[@randylls5341]

👍You could mount usb rechargeable lights, many options on Amazon. Really nice build. 👌

[@nainoaorr]

does your heater heat the water or did you put a water heater in as well?

[@waysoutback]

I run an on demand hot water heater. I explain it a bit better in the update tour video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHiUXoCBj8Z2asUsi=4ALK4jYV8Lc9_Eg9

[@doingitwithnothing]

Like it…

[@waysoutback]

Thanks!

[@tomotoole5008]

Got a nice piece of 3/4" pine Plywood for my bed frame.. $64. Sheesh ma gosh.

[@waysoutback]

I hear you!! Just finished building a fence had to sell a kidney just to get a few pieces of treated wood! I'm hoping its going to come down!

[@richardhuffman58]

What do you mount your cabinets too?

[@waysoutback]

Aluminum angle iron on the bottom and angle iron tied into the ceiling braces.

[@frankkeiser1434]

How deep did you make your upper cabinet?

[@waysoutback]

They are 13” deep.

[@lindaneblett6438]

How did you determine where the aluminum studs are in the wall?

[@waysoutback]

My plywood sheeting on the walls was screwed to the studs, so it was really easy to locate each one. My trailer though is made of steel, I just used aluminum angle to hold up the cabinets. To make it even stronger you could use rivnuts rather then self tapper screws.

[@lindaneblett6438]

@@waysoutback thanks so much for the reply!

[@waysoutback]

Anytime 👍

[@dpodsful]

Just wanted to say that I think you have a cute tummy 😛 Hope you take it as a compliment!

[@waysoutback]

Thanks…..🤣