Our New Tiny Home Horse Trailer! (144 sq ft)

[@CarmellaAbel]

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[@MarijahBanos]

I’m so excited to see what this journey brings you guys! The trailer is awesome it has so much space. Can you do another tour when you have everything in it?

[@CarmellaAbel]

Yes, we will!

[@bradmetcalf7832]

The trailer is laid out pretty nice but I differ with you on alum vs steel. Alum doesn't rust and you will really see the diff at the fuel pump!

[@pattybrown1721]

Good call on the truck! Can't be too big

[@brendanelson1027]

What a beautiful trailer! A true gem! So excited for you folks. Enjoy the journey! Suggestion....Make a checklist that is laminated for each vehicle, section of trailer... for example what things go in the truck, go in the the bed, go in the camper, what goes in the different storage areas. We bought several clear storage bins with lids to hold things in the cabinets. Those kept silverware & utensils, plates, bowls, cups from being tossed around or falling out of the cabinets if the latches let loose during travel. An oscillating fan mounted on the wall can circulate air & make the ac work better. A plug in portable heater will make the propane for the furnace go farther. Blessings from NW Florida!

[@CarmellaAbel]

This is a genius idea!

[@david_fl507]

i think you are doing a wonderful thing. you are blessed. to have the courage to undertake this, and make the jump from idea to reality is to be admired. we will live vicariously through you, and join you all in your new adventure.

[@lanashay6613]

Diesel is the way to go for a big rig. Love the trailer. What a wonderful thing to be able to do. Btw im new to the page

[@GoliathGotOwned]

Welcome to the life of full-timing around the country! Can't wait to see y'all's travels! 💗

[@colleenesposito8671]

Oooh come to Central Florida! If you want warmth go south. Ocala can be COLD in the winter. Mom taught me to drive a trailer years ago. I am still pretty good at it. Slow steady movement and patience and you’ll do great!

[@LuandPenny]

I am so exited for this 🤩

[@Loganissavedbyjesus.]

I’m glad to see everything coming together, I will be praying for you guys and hopefully, I visit y'all before you leave.

[@BJoyful2Day]

It looks great. Congrats. You may want to check out the laguna table mounts for RVs. I think you could use something like that to make saddle racks for your space.

[@ScottBecca]

My family and I (wife and 4 kids) are contemplating downsizing and moving into a truck and big trailer to save money and pay off debt. I’m in the military so it wouldn’t be to do the constant traveling life that most people do the RV life. Y’all are the first that I’ve seen plan to do it with horses! I wonder about how you will have constant hay for your horses and stuff like that, like where will you store it and where you buy it from on the road? That trailer looks to be in awesome shape for its age! I could have done without knowing that you don’t like American made vehicles though. (10:54) Try pulling that trailer fully loaded with a Nissan titan and see if it works out better for ya. Spoiler alert, it won’t, lol. Anyway, love your content! Good luck and safe travels!

[@martyp2138]

Holy smokes what a setup. The trailer looks great for the horses and you guys inside, super roomy. You made the right choice getting a diesel for hauling that absolute beast and the truck looks brand new. Super excited to see your trip and what you do with the trailer before you set off.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@lisadunn6041]

Congratulations on the truck and trailer!!! You have so many KZbin friends here watching your channel, which should make it easy to see the country as we all want you to come visit and stay with us. 😁

[@sarahseevinck8470]

It’s perfect! Seriously you cannot underestimate counter space when full-timing! I would try and figure out drawers for clothing not behind the bed…maybe hanging drawers in the bathroom for your folded stuff. This summer we learned that north will not save you from heat. But elevation sure helps!! It’ll be fun for you to plan your route! BLM and national forest free camping is my favorite but they can be twitchy about non local hey (invasive specious) so something to research wherever you wander! So excited for you guys!!

[@tammyrenfrow6433]

Oh my gosh!!!! I LOVE that truck and trailer!!!❤

[@drariannamedici]

Brave Lady Carmella, with the horses windows, latch downs maybe think heavy magnets for stopping them banging. Well done to you and Colin. ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@bradmetcalf7832]

They don't "bang" if you push the studs into the rubber pockets! I give mine a shot of Armorall every once in a while to prevent weather cracking and to make them slide in easier.

[@jlowry3376]

So exciting! I know y'all are going to have an amazing adventure.

[@Emseylovesblue]

This was literally so helpful!.!!!!!!!! Tysm!!

[@pilates2089]

Good on you both. So brave but so awesome!

[@AniruddhaR]

Very nice. I love your style and the horse trailer, house is excellent. I love you, your horses and your trainings. Please keep it up and please hit 1 million subscribers.

[@writerspen010]

I'm becoming really fascinated by your upcoming journey! I've never heard of somebody doing this before with horses, so I'm excited to see what that'll be like for you guys. Before you head out, could you give us more info on the logistics of your trip, like how many miles you're planning, what horse-friendly camping stations are like, how long you plan to stay at campsites to get the most of your locations, what you're looking for in the places you're choosing to visit, what your plans are in the event of medial situations, how to prepare for the unexpected, what you're doing to prepare the horses, etc.? The trailer looks great btw. Best of luck to you as you near your starting date!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you! Yes, I will be sure to share more of the logistical side!

[@sarahsimon9761]

I got my first diesel last year and Ford. I love that I can pull my trailer and it hardly feels like I'm pulling anything. My gas truck you could tell when the trailer was behind you. Your trailer looks great, what a good find!!

[@CarmellaAbel]

It’s good to hear someone else likes their Ford truck!

[@alexjimenez81]

​@CarmellaAbel come to tx id love to meet you im near dallas

[@alices.9186]

So cool! Looking forward to participating to your advetures from Italy ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you for your support!

[@firstname3628]

Looks awesome. Wishing you guys the safest travels and exploration + continued growth success personally + professionally!

[@nina4161]

Looks fantastic! You must be so excited!

[@sunsetrides6072]

i love it! I can't wait to see your journey!

[@laurrreng6074]

Living my dream!

[@KimayaDRoza]

So happy for you❤

[@Bayz_for_dayz]

I’m so excited to watch ur journey!!

[@pamela6327]

Praying for you guys to have safe travels and lots of fun. As a person that has hauled with just about all the truck brands ; just make sure you have a good insurance policy that covers the horses being hauled to a stable in an emergency. Hopefully you never need it but it’s worth the peace of mind. Maybe you could do the Fort Stanton (New Mexico) endurance ride next year in July. I may be there. 😅

[@tammyrenfrow6433]

I’m so excited for y’all!! I will praying for safe travels!!

[@TealStoneHomestead]

I’m excited for your journey! I know it’s scary but you can do it. My husband and I sold our house in August of 2022 and have been living in a shed-converted tiny house (around 250 sq. Ft) for 2 years. We love it. We do plan on having a house built in the coming year(s) but our tiny house is wonderful. It was interesting how many people told us it would be bad for our marriage to do this but honestly it’s brought us closer together.

[@CarmellaAbel]

😂 this is funny because people have said the same things to us! Best wishes on your build!

[@RibbonWren]

So exciting! Good luck on the next chapter of your journey.

[@marylowe9875]

With that size trailer I would surely go with a dually.

[@Born_Again_On_The_Mountain]

You look so excited and happy. 😄I wish you well on your journeys. That is a nice trailer! I vote you don't put the hay near the gas/generator.

[@sandrasnarrative]

Congratulations!

[@introvertedequinesamsara6593]

I would love a video of you guys working on the trailer and packing up.

[@annhoy6389]

Praying for you for your adventures. Just a thought , install LED strip lighting and outdoor LED spot light. I installedLED strip lights in my trailer and they are so bright. Many blessings!

[@KingsMom831]

This is awesome! So excited for you guys!!

[@hardluk3]

My last truck was a diesel, my current truck is a gas. I don’t haul a trailer enough to warrant a diesel but if I was going to haul a trailer every day I would definitely look into getting one. They are a lot more expensive to run and maintain, but they don’t struggle hauling a heavy load up hill and at speed. I wonder if you could design a saddle rack that would pivot and lift out of the way so you could grab the first, move the rack out of the way and then swing the next to where it would be easier to grab hold of.

[@CatMomAmanda]

The trailer looks amazing! Y’all got a GREAT find 😍 (and I have experience staying in these lol)

[@CarmellaAbel]

Glad to hear haha!

[@joebean3615]

Just a cool adventure!

[@JillianCederlof]

This is so exciting! Can’t wait to see your traveling journey!!

[@tammyrenfrow6433]

Yall should come to central Mississippi!!

[@CatMomAmanda]

Truck looks nice too!

[@Broncsofbluesky]

It’s pretty perfect! ❤

[@SmokeyandFlicka]

Wow it's so spacious! Good luck on your adventure! Also is Trico coming on some of the trail rides? I love your videos❤🐴

[@CarmellaAbel]

She may! I don’t know if she will be able to keep up with the horses for long, but we are trying to problem solve a way to bring her… maybe a pull behind cart on the bike 😂

[@SmokeyandFlicka]

@@CarmellaAbel a cart would be so cute!😍 Thanks so much for responding!❤

[@l0v3_am3lie]

Hi i love your videos you seem so positive and prepared for what comes ahead. you made the right decision!! xx

[@Lurloveshorses]

Love the truck and trailer 👌 how exciting

[@diggingmary129]

I Love the trailer/camper! I’m so excited for you guys!!! ❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you!

[@annewilburn5962]

Looks great!!!! Can’t wait to see all your adventures that you will have in it!!!!! If you’re ever in South Carolina close to Aiken would love to get a chance to meet you guys and trail ride together!!!! My husband is a Pastor of a small church in the area and we have 10 acres and two horse. We did have two other horses but they recently passed.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you, Anne! Sorry to hear about your horses 😟 We will let you know if we are ever down that way!

[@aidank123]

Congrats

[@gregolsen5033]

Watch out for the power outlet right above your stovetop! Could be a hazard! Otherwise, that is a totally awesome trailer!!!

[@donnaschofield6947]

Very cool seeing this come together! What do you guys do for work online? Something that may be an idea is a solar panel for the top of the trailer.

[@CarmellaAbel]

Thank you! Besides our KZbin, we also have an equinehelper website, Etsy, and a few other things. I also do sub subcontracting work for SEO and stuff.

[@donnaschofield6947]

@@CarmellaAbel Right. That's pretty neat. Is the subcontracting work online too? If so what is that? Thank you for the reply.

[@nancypyanoe3347]

Will you take your bikes too? Where can you store them? That trailer is really awesome!! Get one of those convection burners to cook on. J and B had one and it was very useful I think.

[@CarmellaAbel]

We are taking a mountain bike; still need to figure out how to store it!

[@AniruddhaR]

This channel is awesome 💙💙❤❤🐎🐴!

[@Lovehorses123Thereadorbs6]

Thats awsome! Are the Corral panels so they can go outside?

[@Ishy8]

For the truck I would bring a few things you can fix it with if it brakes down I'm guessing you know that but just in case😂. Love the videos and can't wait to see the journey❤

[@CarmellaAbel]

Yes, we are learning 😂 I have a running list going

[@Ishy8]

@@CarmellaAbel Ok cool😁👍

[@suzycue9278]

@@CarmellaAbelcheck out MaddiKempf trailer long haul must haves and tips on KZbin…. She talks a lot about what you need to have with the trailer at a minimum for emergencies…. And there is also roadside assistance, similar to AAA, but for horse trailers so you might look into that.

[@livesoutdoors1708]

Try to be as minimal as possible. It’s tempting to fill all that space but be very mindful of weight you are hauling. Also get the very best tires you can afford and check your hubs often for heat and get a torque wrench for checking your lug nuts OFTEN. Oh and fire extinguishers everywhere within reach. 50 years hauling horses here. Have fun, go slow this lifestyle takes years to get comfortable with!

[@featherkitty50]

The Tires on the truck look SO small! The gap from the top of the tire & fender is big! Lol It sounds fun, but I doubt the horses will like living on the road. It seems like it will be too stressful & dangerous for horses. And the people who have to make sure they are SAFE 24/7.

[@lindseyerin275]

If this is too personal no need to answer, but I’m curious what you do for work and what you’re going to school for? I’d love to do what you’re doing!

[@CarmellaAbel]

Besides KZbin, we also have a website, online courses, and Etsy that generates income. I also do some online marketing on the side. I’m still trying to determine my major, but it will most likely be something dealing with government and policy!

[@MollyLudden-pk2eq]

that would be so good for hide and seke

[@soulsofsorrels]

Now do you have to get a different DL for this truck and trailer? I know in California they require if the trailer is over 10,000lb GVWR

[@CarmellaAbel]

In Virginia your full weight has to be over 26000lbs, so we should be good!

[@ZZhorses]

Any resources you’d suggest for someone wanting to get into this lifestyle?

[@eviekent523]

You could stick the mountain bike on the top right?

[@mimisart]

That looks like a very good find. Would be interesting to haul, fully loaded and everything. You do need connection to the internet I suppose with the type of work you do. How will you do that? If you're camping you might have access to wifi, but that's not always a given, or secure enough to do work...just curious...

[@CarmellaAbel]

We are getting starlink!

[@haligirl6962]

Will the horses get any turn out on your trip in fields?

[@shaazfahim3494]

How will the horses get pasture ?

[@Zer01122]

Yeah, this is the only thing I'm curious about, but She mentioned Coral panels so I assume they'll set them up when they can so they can get pasture. Definitely would like to see how the pasturing will work though.

[@Sporkle180]

❤🎉

[@EvanBear]

At the moment I kind of don't understand, who's bringing the horse trailer along when you guys are riding across the country? 🤔

[@hearodmathem5702]

I would join your membership can't afford this looks great good job fair well stay well be well thank you john Johnny yohan polski thanks

[@Void_yt-plays]

Ello

[@joannesmartens9442]

Those kind of trailer you don't find in europe. There are big trucks with a small living space for people who go on competition or shows like you name it. You find even trucks for more than 10 horses. In the netherlands and germany there are many people who compete with 4- 8 horses in one day. In a small country like the netherlands there are almost 4000 competitions yearly. And don't know how many shows, because there a show is without competition. And you can find shows with 50K visitors in 3 days. There are many tackstores, big as the american supermarkets. One brand has almost 20 sucursales or brances, and there are plenty of brands.😍 But in the states and canada you see them everywhere. It looks very nice and in good shape. But the living space is very small for living years. But it's a real solution. And it fits perfectly in your plans. But i wonder how you will make enough money to maintain you and your horses. Don't you know esme higss, from this esme in GB? She has a small truck, like there are many in europe for 2 horses, kitchen, tackroom, bed, dining place. But i never saw one like that in USA. But the living space is very small. I wish you luck in your Journey.

[@nancypyanoe3347]

Me again! Nuwave and an instant pot. All they cooked on

[@CarmellaAbel]

Yes! I was thinking of getting an instant pot!

[@brheventing8673]

FYI you need to get your cdl due to you being over weight. should of not gotten a dually. single rear wheel is less likey to get pulled over for weight. they LOVE to pull over these types of rigs for not having your cdl. I know from being pulled over in many states- out west is the worst for it.

[@CarmellaAbel]

I won’t be overweight; I’ve already run the numbers. We are still well under 26000 pounds

[@CarmellaAbel]

My only in California do you need it if your over 10000

[@Georgiagorgia]

Second!

[@joannmay-anthony1076]

make sure you know each states law concerning hay.

[@vanessawuest1114]

I can't see anything. I just have the audio

[@Bmich1991]

I don’t know because I can’t see it in person or hooked up to the truck, butttt will you please look into a tank guard for those propane tanks?? 🫣