Simple 5x8 Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion for a Family of 4 - Full Tour

This is a full tour of my simple and inexpensive 5x8 cargo trailer camper conversion DIY build. I've been building this micro camper over the last few months in order to do some off-grid camping and exploring this summer. No electrical. Not many comforts. Just a way to enjoy the great outdoors with my family. This tiny home is designed to sleep a family of 4, plus Kevin the Husky dog.
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[@rickhiggins6521]

Perfect use of space for your small family. Good for you.

[@wacker3523]

Awesome Build! and Great Simple Video Edit! Enjoy! :)

[@theDADgineer]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@HUYNGUYEN-jp8xo]

Nice job. Give me ideas to build my own

[@theDADgineer]

Highly recommend it. Make sure to post a build video!

[@charlespfenning2916]

Love the simplicity!

[@theDADgineer]

Thanks! Always keep it simple.

[@user-hx9tp9cn2h]

I am old enough to be your grandfather, but I have a very old 5x8 cargo trailer which I hopemto convert to a camper to use during deer season. Your design is simple but very practical. Nice job!

[@theDADgineer]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video. Best of luck with your cargo camper build!

[@jajabrownie1]

I love it ◡̈ this is exactly what I was looking for too ! ☺️ just subscribed to ya!

[@theDADgineer]

Awesome, thank you!

[@curtismeadows8340]

Really cool!

[@theDADgineer]

Thanks!

[@RonaldCrist-hr3yc]

I've been looking into a cargo trailer , but I've been looking at 5ft hide away beds that way you can still have a table in side

[@theDADgineer]

Great idea if you plan on spending more time inside the trailer other than sleeping. 5x8 is a bit right with a fixed bed. A fold up bed would free up a lot of space

[@jbazan11]

Just bought a 5x10 flatbed trailer for $700 looking to convert into something like this but this Texas heat is just vicious! Hopefully I’ll get it done soon

[@fordfocusdd]

Well done !! Question: 1, you must have remove 1 steel stud for door and window, does it affect any structural integrity? 2, what's the brand of the trailer, it is hard to find 5x8 trailer clear garage door.

[@theDADgineer]

Thanks! Yes, I had to cut a few studs. I cut out the 'middle' of the stud to clear the window, leaving the top and bottom of the stud still attached. Then I welded horizontal braces above and below the window. Welded to the cut stud, and welded to the studs on each side of the window. Same thing done on the door. Turned out very strong. 1" x 1" x 0.100" square tube works excellent for the horizontal braces. The brand/model is Cargomate blazer 5x8 With the arched roof. I believe the flat roof was around the same height too. There are a couple of other brands with lower height trailers, best to check out their spec sheets on the company website. Best of luck with your build!

[@fordfocusdd]

@@theDADgineer thank you!!, I expected the same idea!!

[@SecretSquirrel-et6dl]

Exactly what I want to do for our first DIY family camper. So the 5x8 short version fits in your garage stock with no special order mods?

[@theDADgineer]

Awesome. Make sure you take a video of your build, I'd love to check it out. The cargomate blazer 5x8 is about 78" tall I believe (specs can be found on their website). So yeah, it fits in a standard height garage. My garage was a little shorter so i have to remove the roof vent cover which takes about 30 seconds