DIY Cargo Trailer Tiny House - Affordable Camper W/ Clever Murphy Bed Design

[@kenmatthews6476]

I’m always jealous when i see ppl with the skills to do carpenter work. His place is a blank slate for future adds and changes. Nice trailer.

[@Late_to_the_party]

We sold our home in Nov 2016 and live full-time in an rv. We have our own business in forestry so we travel with the contracts. We have never looked back and regretted nothing! Love this life and I highly recommend getting your home on wheels and GO!

[@shatteredsoldier81]

That is a man going his own way, living on his own term, and living his best life.

[@bbailey3372]

The bed with the harbor freight winch is genius! Beautiful home

[@dianalynn8781]

You have everything! I am so impressed. Simple, but elegant. And you're not old. I'M old...73! But I wish I were younger...I would attempt to live the life you're living now. I'm a loner, friends mostly online, so living in a smaller space wouldn't bother me. I am housebound, having had an accident in 2003 that has me using 2 canes or a walker and I live in pain. I read, do things actively on my laptop, phone, and sew and other various crafts. You are a very special person and I am so happy for you! God bless and keep you! Sending you love & hugs, Diana

[@visamedic]

And HOLY CRAP, you’re a first responder!!!!! I transitioned over to EMS 13 years ago. Started out as an EMT. Been a medic now for almost 12. Too cool Be safe brother 😎👍

[@keithmurrow5448]

This is one of the nicest conversions I have seen on KZbin, both the way you laid it out, and the craftsmanship. Well done!

[@cheeseheadtraveler8772]

Thank you!

[@shellandalyssa]

The geocaching world wants to know how to log your trackable!

[@dorcasowens8521]

​@@cheeseheadtraveler8772 check out wind generators. They work when solar fails.

[@jimharvard]

what a great example of a person who is talented, self-sufficient, and incredibly MOTIVATED! if one is observant watching this video, you can pretty much determine the "character" of this guy - he is "good people" - which is what me and my fellow West Virginians use to call some folks from the South and mid-west who after 5 minutes of talking to them, you feel like you would enjoy having a beer with them. "regular folks" from the South and mid-west will know what i mean by "good people."

[@wantutoknow]

His trailer is exactly what I want excellent craftsmanship I wish this gentlemen live in the area where I live. I would definitely give him business.

[@Subgunman]

This by far has to be the best interior build I have ever seen. The choice of exotic woods with the oak and pine are an excellent compliment to each other. The front cabinets and bed setups are fantastic!

[@canaryliina]

Really like the placement of the kitchen. Most the time when we see these tiny houses then the kitchens are in the middle. This probably saved alot of space.

[@deenatova7716]

Love the fact that the kitchen doesnt loose corner space. So well planned out.

[@trevortrillion6037]

doesn't LOSE corner space....

[@swiftadventurer]

@@trevortrillion6037but I was thinking how LOOSE everything in those cupboards are for when the trailer is going 60mph over some bridge joints.

[@arthurscott4467]

You are a very humble man, do not sell yourself short. That trailer you made is beautiful ,and your ingenuity ranks right up there with the best keep up the good work. God Bless You and never stop using your God given talent.

[@toddfraisure1747]

I love it when a real carpenter does a build like you did here. My bet is that you put it together to stay put. And the clean style lines work so well with the wood grain. The beauty is in the simplicity.

[@cheeseheadtraveler8772]

Thank you! I take pride in every job I do no matter what it is. Had fun building this, love a good challenge. Wouldn’t want to live in another one full time again while building it though.

[@captnhuffy]

huge **HUGE** thumbs up. p.s. I van tour (class B+) ~7 months of the year and almost never use my shower, and rarely use the toilet. Granted: during the (stupid over reaction) CoV lock-downs my toilet came in super handy, but dump stations were harder to find for the same reason.

[@lilly5758]

Adding a shower in the garage is a great idea. If you build some storage shelves for all your tools you will have plenty of space. This is inspiring!

[@evoluna3056]

I love this bed!!! It is better than any sofa to watch TV with friend/s or family, because it is so comfy. When I watch a film I don't like to sit, it is so comfy to lie on a big bed like this.

[@evoluna3056]

Now I see the big TV, perfect!!! 😃👍🌠🚛🛌📺🍕🌌

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Love how you make the side of the bed as useful shelf , it blend well with the bed and like it should be there. Love your bed system, it kept your bed from any odour from cooking.

[@426superbee4]

I have liven in a travel trailer for many years! Working in the oil fields! There very comfortable and Cozy for 2 to 4 people. Don't take a whole lot of energy either, for heating and cooling

[@Tsiri09]

That bed and side shelves are INGENIOUS!

[@andreadonner8479]

Shower first but very nice build. Also tv, entertainment a must. But really nice home. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@rusti7447]

As a fellow Southern Door resident I really enjoyed his little WI touches. Great Video.

[@cheeseheadtraveler8772]

Thanks Neighbor!

[@katrinaassoumou6400]

That trailer really looks great. Thank you for sharing. Amen

[@evalinawarne1337]

Katrina, GOD BLESS YOU FROM S.E.MICHIGAN

[@joemurphy5769]

That woodwork is beautiful!! You are right about doing it young. I told my kids go and see the world. Dont wait until you are older.

[@jessiferri2922]

Cargo trailer build, thank you for showing us your tiny house, its really great.

[@rouseyournicholls]

I agree...I should have been doing this about 20 years ago tooo. But I didn't. Now I am introducing this life to my children before they decide to settle down. I am inspired by people like you and have begun my build and documenting it on my youtube channel. Thanks for sharing❤

[@Rick_Sanchez_C137_]

Looks great, I love the garage as a tool room. Set up some attachments at the back of the trailer at the roof and sides and use tarps and a few pipes to have a covered/walled work area in back for when the weather is pissing all over…. Also, had you chosen the 24 foot trailer you could have put the bathroom in the last three or four feet before the garage. Something to think about for people doing this, go out in the back yard with a bunch of tent stakes, twine, and a tape measure to figure out where everything will go in it before even buying the trailer/truck/bus/van. Measure it all out set up your design, and THEN buy the trailer/vehicle that will fit your needs…. If you already have the trailer/vehicle you will be using, make floor cutouts of cardboard to show where everything will be before starting the build to try and find issues before you have built the problem….

[@meshamybelle]

The kitchen is perfection

[@annapacatang5079]

I love your wood choices. The knotty pine reminds me of a cabin (and my youth in the mountains)😊 Great build!!!!💪🏻👏👍

[@gagagirlfly82]

Stunning

[@jamessager3425]

I’m a crane operator and pen turner. I work in the road often, and get tired of bouncing from AirBnb’s and hotel rooms, so I decided to do the same thing. I do plan on making the bathroom sink, toilet, shower the in the V of the trailer, air conditioner on top, folding up twin bed/futon couch top/storage underneath; counter/fridge bar stool across from it. I want to turn the back part into my wood shop with desk.

[@sabishiikarasu4158]

I love the idea of the trailer . Me being a mechanic the end game is to roam and make by , by working on peoples rides in this awesome community .

[@lavasiouxwindwater9789]

I lived 3 years full time in a 86 GMC Skoolie, and i agree with him; my only regret was all the years i paid rent.

[@mirzaghalib8659]

beautiful work here. plus: this is definitely the guy we all want in the event there's an apocalypse.....

[@acerere2011]

So nice. @ 7:30. I agree with you. 😃 Thanks. I'm strarting to work on ir, but in a smaller Tiny house, just like a teardrop trailer. Wish me luck! I wish you good trips, enjoy your dream.

[@cheeseheadtraveler8772]

Thanks and good luck to you! Take your time, build it in your head before you start cutting LOL

[@IndianaShh]

How you doing dude? You do the trailer or what? Curious. I’m seriously considering it.

[@triawillow1972]

Absolutely beautiful craftsmanship and genius advice. Can't wait to start my adventure. Thank you for sharing 💜✨

[@jasonbryer4249]

True genius! The wood choices are so complimentary and fun. Happiness is the key to a life well lived. Bravo, sir!

[@GaiaCarney]

Awesome build, the wood detailing is fantastic! I love how open the space is, plus a garage- wow ⭐️

[@roselsimpson858]

One of the best builds I have ever seen. I am planning on doing a cargo conversion come to Lake Charles Louisiana and the job is all yours lol.

[@patrickm.4469]

You could fit a shower and one of those tiny stacked washer/dryer things in the back and still have room left over! Super impressive

[@fernaureason7150]

Thanks for the encouraging words to us young'ins. I turn 30 this year and have to been trying to get into the trades and have a career and make more money. I want to live like this so bad and not have to pay absurd rent anymore.

[@sofaism]

I would love to see this entire build from start to finish in a video!

[@choneyb54]

👍👍👍👍👍REALLY NICE!! YOU DID A GREAT JOB!! YOU'RE SO RIGHT GREAT ADVISE TO YOUNG FOLKS!! A DROP IN THE BUCKET FOR A CARPENTER!!💗💗

[@daisyy99]

Nice guy. Talented and creative. I was surprised with how attractive this is both inside and out. Loved the kitchen facing.

[@amymerry4895]

I would love to build something like this for my geocaching trips.

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

What a great idea to be able to allow you to do what you're good at. The quality looks great. That's the first time I've seen a winch like that for a van murphy bed. The best.

[@gemi1164]

This is one of the best mini houses I've seen, spacious and neat, no extra unnecessary clutter.

[@chelseab5467]

That wood work is gorgeous! That back work area does give me some ideas! Thank you Tiny Home Tours!

[@anonymoususer1824]

This. Is. Incredible. I keep seeing on other videos people saying it's the best build they've seen, but they are wrong. This is by far the best build!

[@cheeseheadtraveler8772]

Thank you!

[@tondamalone3303]

He did a fantastic job on a tiny home for himself. It may not be foe everyone, but it's perfect for him. The wood is so beautiful! I can only imagine how beautiful the van and bus conversions would be after he's worked on them! I want to follow him on Instagram, so I cam further see his beautiful work!

[@mereybarden440]

Love this! I like how you think and your craftsmanship is terrific. Love that you are a “certain age” and have gone in this direction. I see you have a child’s drawing in your cabinet, don’t know if that is a kid or a grandkid, but it’s nice to see that connection for you. I have watched close to 50 Tiny Home Tours during my recovery from a concussion, and yours is the first I’ve commented on. Keep on keeping on, and you be you!!

[@cheeseheadtraveler8772]

Thank you! Granddaughter drew the picture for me.

[@AriePharmD]

Beautiful build. The Murphy bed with hidden shelves is super intelligent.

[@DavidBlake27055]

You made a wonderful home / workshop for yourself. Thanks for allowing me the video visit.

[@ancu2682]

I live in the Bay Area Northern California, RVs and travel trailers are super expensive now. I like to take my kids on adventures, this game me a lot of ideas and a great alternative. This guys is soooo humble, he just created a gorgeous home in a tiny space. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@weakbruteforce]

It's amazing how talented people are! It's not all singing and dancing...

[@dougholdem2898]

What a great way to simplify your life. Well done!

[@georgeherbertcarson7538]

The simplicity here makes me so happy.

[@debscreepy]

I have the same fridge and it works for me in my 25 foot Winnebago warrior class A motorhome that I travel in full time. I have 200 watts solar and it runs my fridge really good. I love harbor freight. Love your murphy bed. Great build!

[@fivecrosses9040]

From a former submarine sailor, I commend your use of space. Beautiful, simple set up.

[@dirtyharry5878]

That has to be the best build in my opinion! A garage is something that is overlooked but needed. I found a 6 x 12 cargo trailer, started buying materials and insulating it. Unfortunately I recently got I'll and had to put it on hold. You have given me the great idea of building a small garage. Great job and thx for the idea. Hope to get back at it some day.

[@cheeseheadtraveler8772]

Thank you! I hope it all works out for you and you feel better real soon!

[@Bella-jm4us]

Empressive and tastefully executed.

[@ApocalypseLounge]

"You know, simple cause I like it simple".... Yet he builds custom cabinets with veneers of African Zebrano and makes a more functional kitchen than my apartment? America needs more craftsman like this guy!

[@ruthlessray2]

One day I’ll meet this guy and he will help me built one for me. Thank you brother.

[@lindagolden9892]

Another handy item would be a portable Nuwave Induction Cooktop Burner. I use mine all the time while conserving propane. The adjustable temperature controls make it really handy for a variety of food preparation as well as rapid water boiling.

[@dianamedina3088]

You still got that cargo trailer you travel the whole world I love love to see it the inside come down here in the Bronx it would be nice to see it thank u

[@ProlificInvention]

I like the entire trailer build, it's excellent. I also like the fact you have a great generator and diesel heater. A couple golf cart batteries, 2 -4 100 watt solar panels, a solar controller, and a 4kw inverter is a good starter system that could run your appliances, your diesel heater, and with a good golf cart charger you could recharge off your generator quickly.

[@trudyletson1264]

this is one of the nicest tiny i have seen

[@naturalnat3452]

I absolutely love this! Great way to show off an example of your skills to clients and live in it full time without being tied down to a single area. Nice work!

[@liveyourlife7367]

You have the best skill and talent to have! Beautiful tiny home!

[@gonzo3954]

I love how open it is. It seems huge inside. Nicely done, sir!

[@kevin7151]

Pretty ingenious in how you maximized your space. Your carpentry skills are awesome and am quite certain you will never have trouble finding work. Thanks for putting this video out.

[@kimberlydavis5034]

I love the different woods and how nicely they come together. I want to do what you did. I'm disabled, have many medical conditions and limitations. I've been homeless bouncing from here and there for over two years now because I cannot work at all anymore. I'm thinking about getting a 6× 12 or 7×14 enclosed concession trailer with barn doors and windows and make it a tiny house for my emotional support dog and myself.

[@flexjay87]

I have watched so many of these type videos, that i hit the thumbs up, even before watching more than a couple of minutes. Well done !

[@lasheyfields7041]

I'm in love with tiny homes ❤ have been for years. It's like someone finally built a house just for me 🤗 being only 4'11" tall it's a perfect space for me. And I love the way that you designed yours. I Can't wait until I'm able to have a tiny home to call my own. 🏡

[@dicekash10]

This is 1 of the best builds I’ve seen the Murphy bed saves mad space

[@cherylsereno6632]

Fantastic. I am 74 years old and this is exactly what I would love to live in. It really looks like a smaller type apartment. Sure beats where I'm forced to live in my old age. A not so nice motel. Probably would be lots cheaper than $900.00 a month.

[@mrsteveinsandiego]

You can't park these things anywhere yuh want and as long as yuh want.

[@colthocker1418]

This is the best design I have seen.

[@sebastianlovelock6322]

The Murphy bed is a brilliant idea, I wonder why RV manufacturers don't think of it.

[@twistednuts6062]

But they do. Lol probably where he got the idea

[@eutimiochavez415]

Because it make to much sense.

[@gregf2661]

Have you priced Murphy beds? Tough to be be price competitive.

[@eileenparslow2060]

They did years ago.

[@sebastianlovelock6322]

@@gregf2661 Yes I know, kind of expensive. But the one in the video is made by the owner that should bring the price down.

[@mikeharmon8014]

Nice job. Very open space. I like the hidden bed. Woodwork is top notch & plenty of space for tools & toys. Thanks!

[@countryboycoins]

Extremely nice build!! That’s how the inside of my stepvan will look.

[@mlferg]

Love the ‘ring holder’ in the corner!

[@rrhopewell]

That’s so beautiful. Perfect murphy bed. And I generally don’t like them. But this one is awesome

[@steveb4875]

Ingenious craftsmanship and use of space..as a younger aspiring traveler recently divorced and in my 30s i sincerely appreciate your advice and absolutely admire what you have done here! I would love to see what you can do with something larger with more room..say a RV..bus or even a airstream!! Keep at it!!

[@liddlekiddle1962]

Beautiful! Love all the wood - especially the cabinets. Your things are not 'crap' - everything looks great! Stay safe and happy out there!

[@Johnwillbegone]

Less is definitely more. Great job. Thanks for sharing. All the best

[@iaminbetweendays]

That Murphy bed is super-cool!

[@JRHockney]

This is probably one of the best I've seen. Wish l liked to work with my hands enough to make something like this.

[@pamelahomeyer748]

I wonder how he finally organized the back of his trailer I'm always so happy to see people living their dream

[@marklomax4503]

Man, we need to meet. Love the bed with winch. Great idea.

[@kristie-leecorney7388]

Awesome camper you could even put a door so you can access the shower from the inside if you wanted to

[@lindagolden9892]

That’s the bed wall; no interior door access available from there but that’s okay.

[@rachelhughes3748]

Southern Oklahoma, Northern Texas has beautiful weather in the winter.

[@piplup10203854]

Absolutely genius for the murphy bed, that is the route I'd go. I want everything hidden or low on the visual noise until I need it and when I'm done away it goes lol

[@yeshua2dw]

YOU DID A AWESOME JOB ,I WILL BE HAPPY IF MINE TURNS OUT HALF AS NICE , GREAT TALENT YOU HAVE THERE .

[@bad71hd]

One of the coolest tiny homes I've ever seen

[@harrycallaghan2531]

Very nice! As a Maintenance Engineer I like the idea of this. No 'Death Grip Mort-gauge' and a simple life. I take my hat off to you!

[@davidharrison3486]

love your bed set up it's brilliant, cheers for down under safe travels.

[@evalinawarne1337]

You have built YOURSELF a FANTASTIC HOME. I love your cabinet wood. Your drawers/cabinets are very neat. I hope you will have Plenty of work for yourself. You do FANTASTIC WORK ME SHIP. VERY IMPORTANT. I DAD COULD BUILD ALMOST ANYTHING FROM WOOD. I HAVE HIS PRAYING HANDS. I MISS MY DAD AND MOM. HE HELPED ME BUILD SO MANY THINGS IN MY HOME. HE EVEN MADE MY TOYS. HE WAS A WOODCARVER AND A PERFECTIONIST. HE WAS SO TALENTED MY DAD. I LOVE THE SMELLS OF WOOD AS HE WAS BUILDING. GOD BLESS YOU. CHOW FROM S.E. MICHIGAN ✝️🛐🌹🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@josephcolotario6406]

This is a great video. Under your circumstances, you've overcome a lot of obstacles in your build. With your skills and innovative ideas and attention to details, and the ability to rework designs in your mind, really makes your build unique. You have good future ideas to complete your project and your are still quite young to enjoy the fruits of your labor. I, for one, will have a bit of a late start with minimal skills to start a project like this. So I may lean toward a store bought trailer, but your ideas and inginuity, like using an ATV winch in your own Murphy bed, have really benefitted your build. Good luck and happy trails.

[@andrewfyakim525]

I'm amazed of the ingenuity and talent of you all who make these tiny spaces livable... Nice job!

[@karenmiller6088]

This is an awesome build! I love the inside and it still has a ton of potential to add more features. It's incredible that he's done all this in just two months too! 😍👍

[@john1970-n8k]

Get the solar!!! That will top off your outstanding tiny home. That's one great home. Seems like there are many Van's out west, or southwest, in the winter. Your work is so nice if more folks knew about you there certainly would be demand. Best of luck and stay safe.