Keep Cool In Your Cargo Trailer Conversion

We built out our 6x10 cargo trailer conversion over 3 years ago, but didn't include an air conditioner on our first trip out west. It really wasn't necessary as we visited Colorado, Utah and several other states from February to May that year, and there was still plenty of snow on the ground. This past year we traveled from May to September in many of the same areas, so we needed a way to keep cool in certain areas where the temperatures were a little uncomfortable.
We settled on a HiSense 5000 BTU single hose portable air conditioner and it has worked out well for us. It stays strapped to the wall with a bungee while we're driving and we easily added a small hole in the floor for the exhaust. We didn't want to cut into the walls or roof for an air conditioner, so this has been a great option for us.
Since we're in Louisiana at the moment, I wanted to show how we have it set up just in case you're looking for cooling ideas for your cargo trailer this summer. The temperature was about 90 today with high humidity, but it will get much hotter in the south as we get into summer. If you're not familiar with Louisiana heat, think about a very hot day where you are, go sit in your car for a few minutes and breathe in the hot air - that's close to Louisiana in the summer. It can be a challenge to cool your cargo trailer in those conditions, but keep in mind you should build out your cargo trailer conversion to suit the conditions where you intend to camp.
Here are a few links to a few other KZbin channels that have information on other air conditioning options for cargo trailer conversions:
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[@loreleimitchell8617]

We have a 8 x 5 cargo trailer. Bought a unit like yours at Lowes. I know our trailer is small, but boy do we love it! We also did our vent on the floor it works great that way. Anyways we enjoy your videos. We each have KZbin channels and we both have subscribed!! Rory n Lorelei. Take care!

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

That is awesome! Thanks for stopping by!

[@petrastrickland3503]

My experience with a single hose portable AC was not good in very hot conditions. While blowing out hot air it creates a vacuum pulling in hot air from outside anywhere it can get in. However it does have its place. If it’s not extremely hot outside but hot in the trailer I place it at the door way with the door open and it makes the trailer comfortable. Doing it this way pulls the outside air right into the back of the unit while blowing cold air to the back of the trailer. I plan on changing to a window unit in the future. Happy camping and stay safe out there 🏕️

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

We found that it worked much better when the humidity wasn't an issue. When we used it in Colorado it worked very well, getting down to our desired temp pretty quickly. In Louisiana, it struggled. We don't camp in the south in the summer, so hopefully it will keep working for us where we need it! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Tony-pq3xv]

My girlfriend and I are doing CTC and live in Louisiana. I understand the challenges of staying cool in this heat. We have a 6x12 with a window unit and while I dont plan on camping when its over 90, the window unit can keep it at about 75 when it is 90 outside. Our trailer is only insulated in the ceiling.

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

That's one of the things I like about cargo trailers - there's multiple options to get the job done!

[@Xyminti]

If I convert the cargo trailer ill be getting, ill most likely insulate it a lot, since i'm someone that likes my "home" being a good temp all the time. Most likely will be using a 12kBTU house mini split though, but now i know I can use one of my step dads portable ones he has in storage until I can get it installed. (Edit: I will be traveling all over the place in the US, & Canada, so ill need alot of insulation, in roof, floor, & walls, since when its cold outside & im in alaska, its going to suck otherwise.)

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

Sounds like a good plan!

[@Bert-oy9tt]

Like the idea. We have a 16-foot trailer we used as vendors. We work from inside the trailer with a ramp gate. Any ideas to contain the cool while using the portable ac?

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

During the 2020 virus thing, we used visqueen with velcro strips to make a vapor barrier to separate areas in the nursing home where I worked. I'm not saying it would be efficient, but it could help to make an easy/inexpensive "wall" to keep it a little cooler. Here's a link to an amazon item that might paint a better picture for you:tinyurl.com/4w9ptd4y - hope it helps!

[@gypsylizzy8893]

Love your a/c setup - I also do not like drilling on the roof or walls. Glad to know it works pretty well as that is the way I plan to go. Thanks for sharing. Love your tips and tricks. Sending much love to the both of you.

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

Thanks, you too!

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[@patrickhall3878]

I have a 5000 btu window unit in a 6x12 cargo trailer with the same insulation,1 inch.. here in Texas,you start the ac in the morning before the heat of the day or it has a real problem catching up… find some shade..

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

Definitely

[@melissasonnier8428]

Great video…❤️

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

Thank you 🤗

[@noseandfins1]

convert it to dual hose it will work so much better cooling you trailer

[@CupcakeandCornbread]

Might do that at some point, but this one is working out fine for what we need!