Reveal Party!! Cargo Trailer Conversion

The build is complete! Well at least for my end of October deadline.
This is a longer than normal video where I walk thru the entire rig and discuss at high level all of the build features.
I got Most of my build ideas from I Ride Tiny House Adventures KZbin channel. I got all of my technical DC power information and build steps from Explorist.Life channel and finally I got my inspiration to keep on just doing it till its done from Rusty at R&S Life after 55 channel.
But I'm not done, this is just Phase 1. Phase 2 will include my solar and anything else I figure out I missed on our maiden voyage to Texas and Old Mill Music Festival this weekend.
In this video I mentioned the Rule Shower Pump and you can see more about how I installed it in this video:
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Windows from Vintage Technologies: www.teardroptr...
Tanks, tank monitors, pumps from RecPro: www.recpro.com/
Solar, invertor and batteries from Sungold Power: sungoldpower.com/
Victron Lynx Distributor: www.victronene...
AC Surge Protector: www.progressiv...
Everything else: Amazon of course!
Thanks for watching and I hope someone finds the video helpful.

[@rslifeafter5526]

This is rustys wife Sherri. Rusty is having such a bad day today and well, these days that just happens. I read this comment to him and he teared up. This man never tears up. He is trying so hard right now and if only one person appreciates that ot makes it so worth while. I can't thank you enough for the kind words and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. So happy your done but keep updating it and make those changes as needed cause its a little sad when the build is done. Enjoy your journey. Blessings

[@mvrussisonline]

Sherri, I’ve had several friends and family deal with what Rusty is going thru, so is close to my heart. I do pray for a full recovery because I’ve seen it happen. And then how can one Rusty not support another Rusty. And Rusty’s caregiver. It’s hard on everyone I know. Blessings to you two as well and keep us updated.

[@rslifeafter5526]

@@mvrussisonline thanks so much. Rusty got out of bed to watch your video. We really love the trailer. You did a great job. We will have to all meet up sometime. We love going to Arkansas and Missouri to camp. What a great community of people we have. Rusty is still watching and loving the conversion.

[@mvrussisonline]

@@rslifeafter5526 that’s awesome yes I would love to meet up one day and swap stories. FYI, my raised bathroom floor, came from your Rusty.

[@MonkeeJack]

Nice video 😂

[@seazonedsoul]

This is the prettiest build I've seen. It's perfection. And I've looked at a lot of builds because we are about to start. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you. Appreciate the kind words. Vicki gets all the design credit. She selected all the finishings and colors. Yeah that’s the reason for my videos, to maybe help others like others helped me!

[@j.maxwell8764]

This is beautiful. The bathroom is the nicest I have ever seen! Bill would be jealous!!! I'm a subscriber to Bill and Deb's channel. I like your get er' done attitude. I made a no build travel boogie bus out of my mini van for short trips. I take stuff from my house to make it homey. I invested $300. in 3 USB fans, a cook stove, portable dvd player, large fluffy rug and a compact sleeping bag. I use a wood crate I made to cook on. Perfect fort. Necessity is the mother of invention! No hotels for me.

[@ricojames5895]

Nice work Russell. Quite impressive work. Hope you both have tons of happiness using it. You guys be safe. Curt

[@MLSPlatforms]

How about child proof latches for cabinets and doors

[@cherifroehling6593]

Beautiful build, you did a fantastic job!

[@wstavis3135]

That is beautiful. It actually looks better than RVs built by actual RV builders. Pride in workmanship.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks. Appreciate the kind words. Yep that’s the goal. A lot of work!

[@shannonross6560]

You did a wonderful job on this! I am getting ready to start my build and you have given me some great ideas! Awesome layout!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you. Best of luck with your build.

[@SN-qu2gz]

Very nice! Really cozy. Cheers from Las Vegas😊

[@RVingwithG]

Great build 😮 I had built out a 6X10 with Oak cabinets, beer n wine fridge, full apartment fridge and a mini drone room freezer. 6X6 fold down bed. But the trailer was stolen and they gutted it. 3.5 months later I got the trailer back and ALL OF THE WAS GONE, GUTTED, ZERO left inside. 😮 But I did get the trailer back. 😊

[@mvrussisonline]

Wow. Bunch of bums. I would be devastated. Thanks for the kind comments.

[@armedtotheteeth1974]

Fantastic video and build. Thank u for the info and ideas

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you!

[@donitaarender7839]

Really nice build. Great job

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

Like# 592 - Nailed the French-cleat table! Really great build.Goal weight for Taj-Ma-Haul was 8k originally, but each battery is roughly 300lbs and I have 8 planned. Turns out BigBattery is discontinuing them so I'm hoping to end up with 4.

[@gordonmedley]

Man, I am impressed! Very nice work! You should be very proud.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks for the kind words

[@staceydelaney-rhoiney7505]

Very Nice!

[@paulcurtis5496]

I have a single 12k Mini-Split and I'm going to add a second 9k Minisplit to help out. I have an 8.5 x 20 and the 12k struggles on the hottest days here in "Always Hot & Sunny Tucson" If I could start over, I'd purchase the unit that has a single outside compressor and 2 interior handlers... I have kinda felt like venting the French Cleats so that water/dust/crumbs can be a bit easier to deal with.

[@patrickclark9909]

One of the nicest cargo conversions I have seen. Very nice craftsmanship and color selections .

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you for the kind words

[@jimwholaver4265]

I’m impressed with your workmanship looks beautiful

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you so much.

[@jimwholaver4265]

I can’t believe we have similar designs I didn’t see your until now awesome craftsmanship

[@mvrussisonline]

Yeah. I guess the layout just makes sense. What steps did you use? I couldn’t get a good look at them?

[@rebeccajacobs8915]

Very nice build.

[@beths5142]

Loved your presentation of your beautiful RV!

[@mvrussisonline]

Appreciate the kind words!

[@micmike]

stayed to the end and enjoyed it thanks

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you!

[@justskoot7176]

That is a job damn well done. Nice work!!

[@mvrussisonline]

Appreciate the comment!

[@lutherprince9304]

Awesome job on the build!! Enjoy!!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@doreenlemley4920]

Fantastic job, love the trailer! 💗🛼💗

[@johnduke9894]

Excellent job on building out your trailer! Love the whole thing.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks

[@michaelleraris7810]

Time well spent watched entire video. Nice build thanks for sharing. Enjoy!

[@mvrussisonline]

@@michaelleraris7810 Thanks! Still improving after a couple of trips. Video to come soon!

[@drendaparfitt7417]

Very nice

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks!

[@jpw7598]

I hate when they show the outside first!😡 Inside starts @ 22:22 Now go to settings & change playback speed to 2 YOUR WELCOME😎

[@mvrussisonline]

Left to right or right to left. Up to down or down to up. In to out or out to in. Exterior to interior or interior to exterior. Who really knows. Depends what you need. If you are unsure, start at 22:22.

[@joshnance5131]

Very very nice, great job I love it.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you!

[@petertyson4036]

Im so envious of your trailer.I WISHED I had your skills especially im the wood workong department .I battle to cut a 2x4 straight with a table saw😂😂🇨🇦👍🇨🇦

[@mvrussisonline]

Well thank you. That’s actually not an easy task as most of today’s lumber is trash. Not like our great grandpa’s lumber.

[@GlendaNorris-qx3in]

Beautiful build. Safe travels and God bless you and family.

[@matthewfritzen971]

Wonderful build, ✨💪 thanks for sharing your build ideas & for being the inspiration we all need to push us into the deep end! Wishing you all the best 👍 M- Skykomish, WA

[@mvrussisonline]

@@matthewfritzen971 thank you for the kind words. Yes I got a lot of encouragement and inspiration from other builders and wanted to do the same. Thank you for the confirmation.

[@lennyherman8923]

Nice build, thanks for the walkthrough. I really like the way you did the bathroom and bedroom.

[@mvrussisonline]

@@lennyherman8923 thanks for the kind comments. I’ve done what I think are a couple of cool bedroom upgrades. Just need to make a video!

[@ot7888]

I love your home . The bathroom is my dream bathroom when I build my trailer.

[@mvrussisonline]

@@ot7888 thanks for the kind words. Good luck on your build. I’ve done more recent upgrades to make it more “glampy”, if I ever get the video out.

[@schpoe123]

Wow your water lines are really low to the ground???? Pretty scary if you ask ne don't think you will go very far if you get off if pavement

[@mvrussisonline]

@@schpoe123 another viewer mentioned that. It’s kinda an optical illusion. Where the rig is setting along my driveway is not level and kinda in a dish. And because of the un-levelness the tongue is closer to the ground than the rear end. I measured it hitched on level ground and is about 10” off the pavement. Yeah might still be too close for somed comfort but I’ve not yet encountered any issues. I’ve considered putting rollers front and back because I have drug the rear end once. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@willterrell2748]

very nice. im curious how many times the gray water drain pipes have been hit while hanging mere inches from the road?

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks. That’s actually black water lines up front. Gray come in from axle area. Also when I videoed the trailer is on some un level ground and are a lot higher when I hitch up. I’ve considered putting lift blocks over the axles. I think Lippert makes a kit for these torsion axles. I just measured for your and my curiosity (I knew but forgot) and the plumbing is actually 10” off level ground. So far no contact!

[@roypaulcarter4654]

Very nice you have a lot of skill. I love it. I hope you enjoy every adventure you go on. God bless.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you so much!

[@bigjoe2458]

have you had any problem with the floor poping up while in transit...?

[@mvrussisonline]

None at all. Now I’ve only been on three trips so far but one was a 1000 mile round trip. Fingers crossed.

[@jasonpalmer7311]

Beautiful build! One of the best I've seen. Great job!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks for the kind words

[@Tanker_Wanker]

Nice build 👌

[@anthonyarnold1808]

Nice build! What did you use for the ceiling and where did you get it from?

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks. Thats tongue and groove pine from Home Depot. A few coats of poly on it.

[@Bullwolf1965]

Good stuff

[@strokedmule3838]

Nicely done! Looking to do. 16x7 or 18x7 this year nothing fancy just heat, air, fan, tv, microwave and small fridge with a good sized built in ice chest. More of a dog house for me and the pup.

[@pamelajoyhunter5461]

You could put a louvred door on the bathroom to allow air conditioning to get in.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks for the idea!

[@chucknSC]

I really like your French cleated slider table. I’d like to use that in mine.

[@mvrussisonline]

Yeah, when I saw Bill and Deb using a French cleat to hang their TV I thought would be a perfect solution for my table as well.

[@youcanthide004]

Killer Build, love it!!! Safe Journey!!!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks

[@taj-ma-haul9094]

@45:11 Man, just hit me that you could install corner round with felt on the side-wall edges, nail straight on from the front and conceal that panel is removable!

[@mvrussisonline]

Yes one day I need to get back to that panel. It’s in the closet so I forget about it till someone reminds me!😀

[@paulcurtis5496]

⁠I’m happy to be that thorn? 😝

[@eddielittleii8919]

Wow, labor of love❤

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Put a long safe bolted to floor in that closet, absolutely amazing build! I'd love to have something like this, hopefully soon I will

[@rockynorris78]

Very very nice well done sir thank you for the video

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks

[@user-roadwander]

Thanks for the share.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheMILVET]

I just get heartburn with everyone mounting electrical to wood. Your house breaker box is metal for a reason. A short won't burn it.

[@mvrussisonline]

I'm not sure what "electrical to wood" you are referring to in my installation? Can you expand? Thanks.

[@TheMILVET]

@mvrussisonline Sure. I see most cargo builders mounting inverters, batteries, switches, etc. to plywood. If any of these short or overheat, wood being flammable could create quite an issue. These should be mounted in or on metal, not wood, IMO.

[@mvrussisonline]

Are you building a cargo trailer conversion? I'd be interested to see how you are mitigating this concern? All I can think of based on your concerns would be to laminate a sheet of metal between the components and the plywood mounting board. All of the components I mounted to plywood are designed to be mounted so with manufacturer's engineered standoffs from the mounting surface to deal with cooling/air circulation. Even the switches which are housed in plastic are still mounted with stand off spacers from the wall. And an my case and most other cargo trailer builders all of the components which include the wires between them are heavily fused, so that (fuse) should blow before anything got to the point of a fire. But of course anything is possible. I would compare mounting the inverter or MPPT Charge Controller to my plywood wall the same as mounting a house sub panel to a plywood mounting surface or a metal junction box to a stud in a house/garage.

[@TheMILVET]

@mvrussisonline yes, I am building. Just got the trailer, 16L 7W 8' tall v nose with barn doors not a ramp. I will be mitigating by mounting everything in the electical compartment in a metal box, similar to a normal breaker box in your home but much larger. The shut off switches mounted externally. A computer fan will cool with a duct venting externally.

[@7thwards408]

Yes sir your Build looks great man; it's exciting to see new Builds every time I see a build all though I've already converted a cargo trailer "oh man when I see stuff like this it makes me want to build another one always exciting to see a new build!!!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you. Yeah more to do to it. Had to take a break!

[@idawillis5997]

This is the NICEST build I’ve seen yet. Gonna be hard to beat!! Well done!!!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you for the kind words and encouragement. I’ve done several “upgrades” since the last video, I just need to do a new video. Stay tuned!

[@johnduke9894]

About the gfi plug for the refrigerator, just replace the breaker for that circuit in your panel with a gfi breaker. Those little gfi recepticals are notorious for going bad. Great job on your build!

[@mvrussisonline]

Great idea! Yeah I have not dealt with it yet. Been trying to work on solar. Now the snow is here. Thanks for your comment!

[@RVboatCURRYLIFE]

Nice

[@mvrussisonline]

Thanks!

[@SandysSerenityCorner]

you did a fantastic job! very nice!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you so much!

[@bettystenger8770]

Great job it is beautiful enjoy the video!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you. We are breaking it in this week. So far has been great.

[@theresad6990]

You Sir did a beautiful job! Your workmanship is great! Your hard work shows. You should be very proud of this build. I really like your layout. You're wife is a lucky lady to have such a talented man. I hope you enjoy many great trips out to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Thanks for sharing your build with us.

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you. You are too kind.

[@vanellusvanellus2076]

talk too much, and show too little. It´s boring!!!

[@mvrussisonline]

Thank you so much!

[@MonkeeJack]

Trolldont watch it then Hit the road jack !