Ontario Lake Front Camping with our Cargo Trailer - Crown Land

Hi, welcome to Ways Out Back. Come along for a little exploring and free camping on Crown Land in Ontario.
Here we take our Cargo Trailer that we converted into a camper out to do some beautiful lakeside camping.
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[@gamingbigfats3934]

Thank You for running for P.M of Canada ❤

[@whimpihastarobbi5700]

Simple and natural camping life, relaxed camping atmosphere. Watching your videos is a visual pleasure on the one hand, and also learning some camping skills on the other. Thanks for sharing your camping experience

[@waysoutback]

Love camping so relaxing… definitely my happy place! Thanks for the comment definitely motivates me to try to do better! Thanks for watching 👍

[@SeeCoryRun]

Great setup for such an awesome adventure, thanks for bringing us along!

[@waysoutback]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tawnyschlienz9063]

Outstanding views. Ahhhhhh.... so peaceful. There's nothing better than the peace and quiet. Of nature. The only thing you hear are the animals. I love going out camping next to a lake or river. It's my happy place. And in areas that people don't go. Secluded with only one campsite. Are the best. Like your spot. The one reason I live where I do. I like your set up. Ranger and trailer. I've been wanting to get a trailer but I come to the realization that I get myself into a pickle quite often and towing a trailer might not be a very good idea, if you know what I mean. The reason why I have a truck camper. Still not a real good idea in some situations but it's better than trying to turn around a trailer in really tight areas. And don't you get the best night's sleep ever? I know I do. Well anywho I hope you have many great adventures and stay safe. By the way did you notice the sasquatch watching you?

[@waysoutback]

Definitely my happy place. I like to go just till I’m out of range for cell service and camp there. It definitely takes a bit figuring out a trailer but the one good thing is you can always drop it and then maneuver your vehicle. Though I’ve always liked the idea of a truck camper…. Actually more like a 4x4 box truck. Combine the trailer and the vehicle. But whatever gets us out there! It takes me a day or so to unwind but then after that I’m relaxed!!! Definitely best sleep ever! Sasquatch is friendly 👍😁

[@johnw65]

Looks like a comfy tiny-home! Enjoy your adventures for many years to come. Well done!

[@waysoutback]

Thanks We sure enjoy it…. Each time it’s exciting to see the great campsites we can explore!

[@johnw65]

@@waysoutback I need to get out of camp grounds now and go boondocking!

[@waysoutback]

@@johnw65 Right on! You know it! 😄

[@frankmckinley1254]

It looks like a really good build out to me. Thanks for posting.

[@waysoutback]

We love the little trailer It’s been a blast…. Headed out again next week, can’t wait!

[@AtomicBleach]

Sir that's enough coffee for a weekend lmao.

[@waysoutback]

Very true! It’s up there with water, in importance for us! 😂

[@drewpackman2929]

Nice video sir. I noticed last year on a trip to alaska that U.S. Bush beans are different from Canadian Bush beans. Those with the same label. It was interesting.

[@waysoutback]

Thank you! A trip to Alaska! That’s definitely a dream of ours. Thanks for watching

[@crouchingwombathiddenquoll5641]

Something special about camping out and listening to the rain, as long as you are comfortable and dry. Excellent camper trailer, best wishes from Australia ✌🏼🇦🇺🌏

[@waysoutback]

You are so right! Puts me to sleep almost instantly and it kind of forces you to have a slow day. Got some amazing camping in Australia, we loved it there! 👌

[@dad-gummit1750]

Looks like a great trip, love the camper and the ranger!

[@waysoutback]

Thanks! I can’t wait to get back to this spot with my updated trailer, it was such a beautiful area!

[@bushmoose1730]

After giving you the gears about not wearing your PFD, I forgot to mention that Your videography talents are beginning to shine. Soon you'll be a youtube rock star and won't even talk to us peasants!

[@waysoutback]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment… definitely trying to step up my game. “Peasants”…. That’s me! Always got time for my kind of people 😂👍

[@waysoutback]

Now let me know what was the worst thing you forgot at home. 😄

[@bushmoose1730]

@@waysoutback Being honest, I'd have to say it was dog food. Might not have been the end of the world kinda problem for some, but my dog was a 110 lb Husky/Shepard mix who couldn't survive on a can of tuna and a piece of toast? Soooooo, a long rough trip back to civilisation was in order.

[@waysoutback]

@@bushmoose1730 oh man… I hate it when you got to go back home. Sometimes you just don’t have a choice 😬

[@kevintrevors3921]

What a beautiful spot to relax !

[@waysoutback]

Sure was… I need another fix… already planning my next camp trip! 😄👍

[@DrMott]

Awesome content and trailer. The beer shot coming into fridge-classic

[@waysoutback]

😂 Clear night, Campfire, no stress = best tasting beer

[@lanarkwanderer]

Great video Zac. You are really professional now ! Thanks for the share, felt like we were camping there too. The cooking was great. We use a Weber 1200 propane bbq to do a lot of our cooking. It does a good job to roast beef, pork shoulder, whole chicken. It can even bake bread. We added the cast iron griddle option to fry eggs, bacon etc. I know your an open fire guy but something to think about with a fire ban on or under the awning in the rain . Safe travels !

[@waysoutback]

Appreciate the comment! I’ve had my eye on those grills for awhile maybe for our next long trip to the states….. it would be perfect where we run into fire bans. 😁👍

[@cliffordwright342]

Zac you find the best camp sites. Living through your eyes. Thanx

[@waysoutback]

Let’s go Cliff, next time 😁👍

[@pamalawyerick2004]

Thanks for sharing your Cargo experience! I can't wait to get started on mine.

[@waysoutback]

You will love it! It’s exciting planning and then building it. You get exactly what you want for your style of camping. Highly recommend it! 👌 Any questions just ask I’ll do my best to help 👍

[@pamalawyerick2004]

@@waysoutback Thank you! I may have to take you up on that offer. Have fun! Stay safe!

[@nathandalleave252]

Love this build!!! I’m about halfway done with my camper conversion myself, love the video! Did I see a gray Bible on the bed? Always on the lookout for brothers and sisters! 😂

[@waysoutback]

Right on! What size trailer are you building? Reach out to me through instagram waysoutback@instagram

[@lanebarnes3116]

Great job with trailer Zac

[@waysoutback]

Thanks appreciate the comment… it’s a lot of fun!

[@nomadmac2001]

Very nice!

[@waysoutback]

Thanks! Can’t wait to get back out there 😄

[@Matt.Jungfleisch]

Zac and Sue, I had planned on a nice steak around the campfire.Stupid me forgot a knife. Beautiful spot there.

[@waysoutback]

Awe man that stinks… at least you brought the steak. 😂 For that very reason we are slowly trying to build up items that we leave in the trailer. A couple times ago we forgot our drinking glasses…. Unbelievable!

[@InjunOutdoors]

Wasn't I forgot but. I was at Lackland AFB going to Military Police School (USN) My sister brought her young daughter down from Ft Worth one weekend to go tent camping on the Guadalupe River As we were setting up the old canvas tent, it was discovered she for got the tent poles. So with some fishing line rocks trees luggage rack on her station wagon, we had accommodations! Had a blast!

[@waysoutback]

Awe man you definitely got us beat 😂 Great campfire story! But as they say necessity is the mother of invention way to pull through it! 👍

[@InjunOutdoors]

Those that do not go as planned usu make the longest best memories! Had that trip gone as should have, would not been able to share such a a great adventure!

[@davidgoodman5277]

The worst thing I forgot was waders when duck hunting. I wasn’t willing to go home. I went out in shorts. It felt like I was I “Nam” moving through the rice fields. I must have looked crazy!

[@waysoutback]

That’s a good one…. I’m not sure what I would have done?…. I think I would’ve gone home to get them, to many leeches around here. 😅

[@romanmartynenko3575]

Great video! they are getting more and more professional! Real immersion. ( even though I've just came back from Algonquin with my CTC). Loved the intro, especially "view from inside the fridge" ;-)

[@waysoutback]

Thanks really appreciate that… I kind of enjoy fooling around with filming, see what you can do. I’d love to strap a small go pro on our little dog…. That would be a blast to watch 😁

[@jamesgriffin7971]

We forgot a spatula. We used our double edge axe to flip the eggs and pancakes. We forgot salt once and bartered matches to a man who smoked who had salt and no matches. Funny thing is he was on a salt free diet. No guff!

[@waysoutback]

Lol awesome… things get real when you can’t flip your eggs! 😂

[@jwiereng]

Great spot = Thank you for sharing the GPS coordinates for some of your other video. Do you want to keep this spot a secret. I would be grateful if you shared the coordinates for this spot

[@waysoutback]

I won’t be sharing too many gps coordinates going forward, however I do plan on doing a video of how I go about finding spots.

[@cs5115]

Hi there, It was nice to see your adventure. Appreciate if you could share the location information so that others can enjoy as well? Thanks.

[@zachsmith98]

Nice video Zac! I’m heading up that way next weekend with my Ranger. Planning on using some of your spots as starting locations to find something good!

[@waysoutback]

Awesome! It’s a good time to go…. Way less bugs then when we were up there. 👍

[@scottdavis5207]

the absolute worst thing to ever forget is Coffee!! did it once NEVER AGAIN

[@waysoutback]

Oh man that would be completely horrible….. I’d definitely be heading home or to a store. 😄

[@caraortega4474]

Where’s your life vest???? Forgot it? 🙂 enjoyed the video … thanks for sharing! Enjoy!!!

[@waysoutback]

Yeah stupid I was sitting on it… good reminder Thanks 👍

[@russg.6957]

A bit different scenery from S. Florida. Sure wish I had that kind of camping areas.

[@waysoutback]

True it is very beautiful but when winter hits I’m sure wishing I had your scenery 😁

[@scottcramer6938]

Hey I noticed a grey little book you had on your bed that you’re taking with you 😜?

[@waysoutback]

Yeah you got it, best place to read the Bible. 👍😁

[@jeron6]

It looks pretty place. Could you please share this location with me. Thanks

[@waysoutback]

I plan on doing a video soon on how I go about finding great crown land spots soon.

[@jingmarquez3410]

Can you share the location thank you

[@hurt1704]

Love your set up! Could you show how your bed folds up and the table works? Also, do you have plenty for room for you and your wife to sleep on that bed? I’m having a trailer built myself! Does it have a shower?

[@waysoutback]

Here’s the walk through tour. I have a bed extension that comes out of one of the benches. Adds tons of room, we have actually done 4 weeks in it with no problem. FULL TOUR - Cargo Trailer to Camper Conversion kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnzPZ6aerNireLc

[@pennyclegg7728]

Do you have an articulating hitch? Great for off road.

[@waysoutback]

No but I’d love one. They are $$$

[@franciscovalle7420]

What size you trailer

[@waysoutback]

It’s a small 6x10 👍

[@rays1777]

Watching from northern Ontario what brand of canoe do you have, I'm currently in the market for one,just looking for recommendations .

[@waysoutback]

Scott vintage 1972. Price was right. It’s not very fast but very stable, which is great for fishing. we can even jump into the water and pull ourselves back in without tipping it.

[@coachgym]

I like your bug screens on the big door on the back and your passenger door. Can you tell me where you got them? We’re they ordered for the exact size or did you cut them down to size.

[@waysoutback]

Those screens are pretty good…. They are a bit heavier I think they said for pets but I figured for all the bouncing down the roads they would be good. They were a bit bigger then my door and I just rolled the edges and then screwed them in with self tapping screws. I thought about cutting them down but felt they may then fray a bit. So far so good. Here’s a link to the screens I bought…. www.amazon.ca/MAGZO-Magnetic-Pet-Resistant-Durable-Fiberglass/dp/B07RBJPL72

[@AtomicBleach]

Have you weighed the trailer with it packed with it's normal trip amount of items? Just curious what weight a 6x10 camper build comes out to be at the end.

[@waysoutback]

I believe that one was close to 2200lbs. My remodel is close to 2900lbs but it’s closer to 7x12. FULL TOUR - Cargo Trailer to Off Road Camper kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHiUXoCBj8Z2asU

[@AtomicBleach]

@@waysoutback gotcha. Was trying to find something I can pull with my Crosstrek (~1500lbs). I might be able to get away with a 5x8. I have also started looking into these foam trailers people are building.

[@waysoutback]

Yeah or maybe a tent trailer, convert it for off road? I’d be worried about the aerodynamics of a cargo trailer. It’s a bit like pulling a brick.

[@Lolaatepedro]

Hi, I'm getting ready to buy my 6 x 10 and really trying to figure out if I'm going to put my bed long ways or the width of the trailer. I notice yours is width. I'm 5, 10, how is it sleeping in a shorter bed?

[@waysoutback]

We actually ended up going long ways with a small bed extension the fits in one of the benches. My wife is 5 10 and she could sleep the width of the trailer but I’m 6 1” and no way I could do it. If you check out my tour video I kind of walk through our bed set up. That might help. Love the 6x10 for a small tow vehicle it’s perfect 👌

[@saramartens6046]

@@waysoutback Thank you! I will check it out.

[@HiroshimaExcel]

Can you share with us the location?

[@bushmoose1730]

Penalty: game misconduct for no life jacket! I read an article one time that mentioned all the drowning victims that the police divers recover on the bottom of the lake, were not wearing a PFD. True story? Otherwise, a great video!

[@gsftom]

Ffs - don’t tell people how to live their lives. U do u. No one wants to hear your safety police comments.

[@waysoutback]

Yeah totally agree 99% time I have my jacket on! Very good reminder Thanks 👍

[@larrycarlston4044]

When you installed your windows, did you have to shim them? I ordered 1 1/2" windows and trim. The actually distance between the window and the trim ring is 1 3/4". Thanks for any advice you can give me.

[@waysoutback]

@@larrycarlston4044 I had the same problem… I shimmed them…. I put the trim piece on 3/16 plywood and then cut out to the trim ring size then placed the window on the plywood shim and cut out the opening then I called the whole works. You can’t actually see the shim but it’s there.

[@larrycarlston4044]

@@waysoutback Thanks again. You've been very helpful.

[@charliebravo1906]

Great video. How much does your fridge draw down your batteries per day?

[@waysoutback]

Through the day I couldn’t really tell you because the solar is charging but at night when the solar is not working the fridge uses about 45amps over about 8hrs I also have a 3amp fan that comes on when the fridge cycles on and it cools the compressor so that 45amps includes that little fan.

[@19frog68]

how far north is this?

[@waysoutback]

Not far at all, around Huntsville.

[@larrycarlston4044]

What brand awning do you have? I'm doing a 6x12 cargo trailer build and I want an awning. You did a hell of a job with your trailer. Thanks..!!

[@waysoutback]

It’s a Smitybilt I’m quite happy with it. Got about 8000 miles so far on it so far and it’s holding up well. Here’s a link to my setup for it…. A link is in the description. 👍 Cargo trailer Camper Conversion - Awning Setup/ Install kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKiof5luZbeinZI

[@larrycarlston4044]

@@waysoutback I have the same curve roof as you and I will have to figure out how to mount the awning. I don't have solar and probably will not in the foreseeable future so I will need to come up with another method to mount the awning

[@bdmenne]

was that the 4 0r 8 quart camp Dutch Oven?

[@waysoutback]

It’s the 4qt we started out with the 8 but I found it just to big and heavy. Especially on my homemade tripod. So I sent it back and bought the 4quart. Love it…. Perfect size for two. 👍

[@svobodamike]

What kind of awning is that? I need something for my trailer and that looks perfect and hopefully more affordable than a general rv awning

[@waysoutback]

It’s a Smittybilt awning… I’m quite happy with it so far… here’s a video I go through my set up and have some close up of it. Might help you see if it’s what you want. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKiof5luZbeinZI

[@svobodamike]

@@waysoutback thank you!

[@Chris_FR87]

what lake are you camping off of? just bought a rooftop tent and looking to take the wife for her birthday

[@waysoutback]

I’m keeping a few of these places to my self and whoever wants to explore and find them so I haven’t been giving out all the locations. But I’ll link a video below, in the description is a location. It will get you into a great area for exploring. It’s my winter spot so a bit close to the road for summer but it will give you a great spot to start exploring from. Hope you understand 😁 Sorry about the poor quality of the video 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2Pae3SJd8aVbtE

[@larrycarlston4044]

Another question please, did you run your wiring behind your wall or did you run it on the interior through conduit?

[@waysoutback]

Sure no problem. I ended up running 3/4” electrical conduit under the trailer with junction boxes. I also added a few strings to pull extra wires later. So far it’s worked out great… also already used one of those strings to add another circuit. I explain it a bit here…. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5CqaY2bgN6oetU

[@larrycarlston4044]

@@waysoutback I think I will do what you did and run conduit under the floor. I really do appreciate you answering my questions. It saves me from "trying to reinvent the wheel". Also, what did you use for the ceiling panels. I just bought 1/8" (3.5mm ?) underlayment to use on my ceiling. It's pretty bendable, but I don't think it will bent enough to meet the wall plywood...any suggestions please?

[@thevideostump46239]

If you would of just recorded that night scene with the fire and stars, I'd of found a way to give you two thumbs-up, so here's this 👍👍 just because your putting a turbo in that ol' Ranger! You da man dude... Hoobilly

[@waysoutback]

🤣👍 Very true I do love a good campfire scene! Maybe next time

[@jmpattillo]

Very nice adventure. Perfect illustration of the advantage of having a little trailer

[@waysoutback]

Very true…. As you get further down the trail the RVs definitely start shrinking 😁

[@eddygoodwin7089]

Me and my brother like to take Jeep’s out camping, one time we were getting ready to go and I was on the phone saying don’t bring a tent I will bring the tent……..we ended up buying a couple tarps to sleep under that was fun trip though

[@waysoutback]

That’s a pretty good one! I don’t think I’ve ever forgotten my tent… 😂….way to improvise though. I always have a tarp with me they seem to have so many uses! Thanks for sharing 👍

[@eddygoodwin7089]

@@waysoutback you bet!