Tour of a Nomad Living in a Cargo Trailer

Today we meet Russ, who is a Cattle Rancher and Farmer from South Dakota and who has decided to be a Snowbird. He wanted a practical way to escape the Harsh South Dakota Winter and enjoy the Desert Southwest instead. The solution was to build out a 7 x 14 Legend All-Aluminium cargo trailer as a simple Tiny Home on Wheels.
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Thanks for watching!

[@johnbergholm]

I met Russ in that caravan in Ehrenburg. A super nice, unassuming guy. I was trying to put up my shower tent in the wind. He saw me having trouble and came driving over on his ATV to help me!

[@WildWestGal]

That's classic mid-West kindness and helpfulness! It's in the DNA of farmers because they never would have survived during the homesteading era and during the hard times that can hit a farm, especially on the plains, if they hadn't helped one another. My great grandparents homesteaded part of the Dakota Territory (Minnehaha County, SD after State lines were drawn). The stories I heard from my grandma and read about in the SD pioneer history books... whew!

[@metalman69201]

Hey John, do you know how I can get in touch with Russ because I am in in South Dakota also and I am wanting to do the same kind of build with a cargo trailer. [e-mail] is how you can reach me. Thanks!

[@stacey9003]

Bob, your affirmation of every individual and their unique life journey is satisfying. The increasingly judgemental and competetive nature of society is exhausting so I always take a deep cleansing breath as I turn you channel on and relax. You're a good man.

[@sandeedobberstine5591]

Stacey Just what I was thinking Stacey. Very well put. I’m old enough that I can remember when most people were like that.

[@herrp8765]

What a great conversation we were fortunate to be spectators to watch and listen. Gets me excited to get out there and start exploring myself!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

6:21 - Notice how he got the drawer storage to match the grey chest fridge? Nice touch!

[@lovinglife3954]

Russ is super chill.

[@Onlinesully]

It's lovely to read the comments on this site. it is all quality and constructive. It is so nice that there is no bashing or negative ever. We need more of this in the world.

[@heathertez7352]

Bob you forgot.... 1 how do you pop? 2 where do you shower? What a cool trailer. Love your videos Bob

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Another Great video from Brother Bob Wells! 👍😎👍

[@David-rx2to]

Hey Russ...nice build. Keep the solar panels on the ground. Tilting them towards the sun will make them more efficient than panels laying flat on your roof. Also, you can stay cooler by parking the trailer in the shade and with enough cable, the panels can be out in the sun. Another thing to increase efficiency of ground panels...you can keep them clean without climbing up on the roof. If you ever camp in the mountains and get snowed on...you won't have to climb up top to clean the panels then either.

[@harleyhawk7959]

wipe them down with a wet cloth once or twice a day keeps them efficient also.

[@mikelinniii1186]

You are doing great things for humanity Bob!I enjoy your channel and all these great interviews with all these great people.

[@chrisg9174]

Great minimal home allowing for space and movement. Simple clean and strong !

[@sueg2658]

Russ is a great fella and I really love his set up and most importantly, his attitude! Enjoy the freedom!

[@galenanightfire]

I enjoyed having Russ as a fellow camper in Caravan 1 (following the RTR). He shared how he did his cedar cladding. Nice man, and very creative. Heidi

[@viewer478kll0]

Russ, Sorry you missed the big event. But so glad you stuck around to connect with a caravan community. Each year I go I am enriched with more friends! Hope to see you there in 2020. Red Prius V. ( my rig might fit inside yours! lol)

[@1wolfpup]

He seems like such a nice, easy going guy. Nice video. Thanks for another one Bob.

[@Mr.Grumbdy]

Great info: Thank you Bob for putting these videos on KZbin.

[@TJ-mc8uh]

Great ideas for those of us who aren't on the road yet. TY Bob for sharing!

[@scottfranson4215]

I agree with Stacey, the commenter. I think She said it Just right. God Bless all. Russ is the kind of Folks I hope I meet when I head out. a 7 x 14 Legend All-Aluminium cargo trailer as a simple Tiny Home on Wheels.

[@deborahhatswellbbr]

Bob Iv been watching you for a while now and I wanted to reach out and say what a positive empowering man you are. Every person you meet seems to grow from your input, thats very rare in our world. Blessings from the UK. One day If the universe provides I might find my own heavenly van.

[@maryrobertson5250]

What a lovely man. Bob and Russ showed the best of keep it simple...and instead start by spending on solar array energy. Nice. 💥💥💥💥💥

[@laurirohr5364]

Glad you hit the road! Happy travels Russ! You went simple..smart move..just add on as you go with what suits you.

[@kateburk2168]

Yes. Sometimes it takes a while to find just what you need to make life better.

[@paula.jackson5463]

You forgot to ask the all important questions, shower or cleanliness and Toilet! Great Build and Great Interview!

[@duantorruellas716]

Russ , you did a great job on this , really a showplace , Bob is a pioneer with his mission, to free people from the matrix. They will all be captains of they're own ships , Bob gave them back something very important , they're freedom.

[@melissaweyrick5311]

I have been looking at the wee-roll. As an option, since there is a lot of the work I cannot do. I find the cargo trailer a great option for my simple palace on wheels

[@davidleigh443]

Melissa, I like the Wee Roll videos, but I agree with Bob that vans offer better security, should you have to leave in a hurry. In a trailer , you have to get out of the trailer and hop in your driving vehicle to leave.

[@ketoauntie7301]

@@davidleigh443 You can pull a small cargo trailer. You can Sleep & keep your money/documents in a smaller van, SUV or truck for security & keep your kitchen, clothes, shower, etc in the small cargo trailer. Bob interviewed a woman who has that setup.

[@rollandjoeseph]

This guy cracks me up " I try to keep things lite" , "while lugging around a 4 wheeler..priorities, priorities ..i guess if he's happy!?lol

[@philcapling8268]

Great trailer build! Solar work is definitely first class! Love the tongue & groove ceiling work!

[@Mikey-fo8ut]

Really nice setup! A very smart build. Hope you have a lot of great adventures!

[@ohmercy5924]

Once again hope given, hope received.

[@takayama1638]

Now that’s the ticket.

[@roberthurst1861]

My buddy has been using a cargo trailer for years now, it works really well and he can haul his toys too!

[@cdb4464]

MANSION ON WHEELS! Bob, you're too much..lol...Russ, thanks for sharing your mansion with us. Beautiful cedar ceiling. Great job keeping it simple. It's a lot harder to keep things simple and thoughtful than it is to throw stuff in a space. Happy trails to you both. ;D

[@tikilee7172]

Brilliant and efficient build. Good on ya, Russ

[@TinyGoHomes]

Elastomeric caulking holds better than nails with a clean bond. You could use it too fasten your panels too the roof. I use it everyday as a painter. It flexes like rubber and hoods like glue.

[@jtelevenoyd1571]

I'm in the preparatory stage. Right now I'm an American expat living overseas as a contractor. God willing, in a couple of years I'll be coming back to the States and cutting back to a part-time / free-lance / nomadic way of life. I've been flipping back and forth between van and cargo trailer, and leaning towards the latter at the moment. At least initially I think most of my setup will actually be based on camp furniture(!) from Walmart(!), and I'm in no hurry to settle on a final build configuration yet. I think you're the one who advised experimenting with various van/trailer interior layouts set up in appropriately sized subsets of current living quarters, and that makes all sorts of good sense. It's exactly what I'll be doing over the next few months, and I'll be tempted to post updates from time to time. Thanks again, Bob, for the solid information you put out and _very much_ for the inspiration you provide.

[@poppydiamante-gy2mv]

Thanks Bob… great video❤️

[@karenolson5550]

Nice young man! Happy, always smiling and seems very kind. Can tell life is good for him. I’m happy he’s following his dreams. Good inspiration for all of us.

[@DonnielSeymour]

Way to get out and live!😀

[@felixcat9318]

A very nice, light and spacious trailer with a fit out to suit the profession and lifestyle of the owner! Inexpensive plastic drawer cabinets and the hollow door counter top are both lightweight, efficient and easily and quickly removable. These no-build builds are some of my favourites because they're imaginative and allow for unlimited use of the asset, be it a van or cargo trailer! The owner was spot on about keeping everything lightweight, and I suspect quite a few vehicles are at or beyond their gross weight limits!

[@user-uj3kw5wt3i]

A likeable guy. Thanks for sharing your home with us. Happy travel🤗

[@mycocoaone]

Love the function and simplicity of this!

[@rickpope6735]

Easy,simple and practical...love it.

[@artravision]

Refreshingly simple AND spacious! Great.

[@lw5417]

Good for you Russ! Enjoy!

[@gapeach51170]

I love watching these easy build video's!

[@eileenstickney80]

WAY TO GO RUSS! Creating a wonderful home with practical solutions!

[@mahdiomran6345]

Thanks Bob ✋👍✌

[@dedepyle7046]

Bob, you never cease to amaze me with your videos. Have a fabulous weekend.

[@AndreaMenzies]

Amazing work! Great information.

[@brendar.8185]

This gives me ideas for part time. Thank you

[@canis9178]

Really encouraging video. Simple, high quality plan for anyone getting started

[@cindyglass5827]

Nice guy, easy going, happy go lucky, positive & down to earth ... just like our Bob !! :) Happy that you are able to do this at such a Young age ! - Love the Ceiling, the spaciousness & open concept look :) Great Work, Wishing you Exciting travels ~

[@esbliss]

Thanks again Mr Wells. Hope I get to see you at the next RTR

[@hermitgirlwanders9162]

Thanks for the video Bob! I full time in a 7x14 v nose cargo trailer that I built out myself. I like Russ' idea of putting down a free floating vinyl floor - I may look into that! What I love most about the cargo trailer is that I can rearrange everything just by taking out some screws. Hope to meet you on the road Russ!

[@MikeAndNary]

Nicely done Bob, enjoyed the interview.

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great video! This is similar to how I want to do a simple build out in the hopefully near future.

[@BobtheTraveler-WD8NVN]

Great example a wonderfully simple and very practical build !!

[@julieplant444]

Very smart for what Russ wants 👍

[@judyabernathy80]

Nice job, Russ!! 🐾💔🐾

[@williamkeil8414]

Awesome video

[@harleyhawk7959]

just had all Aluminum 6by14, 6'6" high tandem dexter axles built. still young enough to ride my Harley so I'm bringing it along plan on tenting for now. almost ready to hit the road.

[@caspernomad9262]

Great simple solution to personal needs. The trailer is plenty large.

[@robin6564]

Great set up!

[@lindanerney9896]

Such a nice guy with some very good ideas.

[@Seashellsbytheseashore21]

Really awesome. He has basically created an RV/toy hauler. Love it. And easy to maintain.

[@suzy9342]

Wonderful video great guy 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@bettybrigance6784]

Nice young man....hope life is good for you....

[@1980keb]

Another great interview Bob! Hope to see you out one of these days Russ.

[@Gypsy-lq1xh]

Love the ice maker !!! I LOVE ice cold drinks & ice !!!! Love the power & space of the truck hauling cargo trailer. Simple & efficient ! YOU ARE VERY FORTUNATE & SMART to have done this Russ !!!! Wishing you a beautiful life & happy trails. Maybe in a year i will be doing this...i'm still working & gotta pay off my bills before i even think leaving the matrix.... (or do i ????) F@#* it ?

[@rubyred8845]

a great set up.

[@pearlburl]

Wow! I got some great ideas from this! Thanks!

[@montananomad5382]

Ultimate in simplicity

[@walk4444]

Enjoy your Chanel. I used to teach Primitive Life Skills among other things along the way so love nature and have lived location independent at different times in my life for extended periods. Three years of hitch-hiking backpacking the U.S. and Canada picking up work along the way, wrangling horses taking people on trail rides for the summer in Colorado or winter in Cave Creek Az. if I needed to pick up some extra cash or whatever showed up when needed. Months of traveling back packing in between gigs was my first. Three years camping out of a mini-van around the country last stint. Loved it so much. Took seats out. Bed on one side and gear on the other. Have seen some car camping videos on your Chanel where people use tents like I used to in addition to the vehicle. Surprised that I have never seen anyone in a pop up camper. We went from extended tent camping to the Flagstaff Mac pop up camper back in 2014 and really love it. A step up in comfort from a tent. Good place to hang out if the weather is rough for a few days, relatively inexpensive, (my first pop-up was a used one in good shape for $500 the Mac was about $6000 new so there is a good rang of entry points) light weight to pull, can take it anywhere I can drive my Honda Pilot.. Had an extra propane tank put on. Have small RediSet solar panel/Battery for recharging devices. We can be out two weeks easy and can stretch up to a month being conservative with the water even if there is no local stream to use a water filter in. Set up and drive to hike and explore or run into town if we need too. Why no pop-ups? Also wondering why the Lifetime Senior National Park Pass has not come up. Free entry to all national parks and half price camping in National Forrest Campgrounds many of which are hardly used. $12 a night cut to $6 x 30 days equals $180 a month. I got mine the last year it was $20 but it is still a bargain at $100.

[@Pondandgardensanctuary]

Another Great video I have been following you a lot these last few months.

[@stephaniemcbroom9615]

Very nice set up!! 🙂❤️🦋🦋✌️

[@stephaniesimmons2253]

A practical setup.

[@chadfaulkner3600]

I'm very similar to this guy. I'm looking to build out a trailer to take my side by side n tow it with a 1 ton pickup. I been truckin all over the country for 22 years. I've seen it from the highway. I want to see it off road.

[@popatop75]

good luck russ

[@pressedearth9492]

Man cave on wheels. Love it.

[@Sweetwildflower]

Sweet!

[@robertforester7938]

That will be me in next year, Cargo is the best way to go!

[@tinyclark7277]

Great idea....im really liking your youtubes....inspiring....

[@meaniebeavers1112]

Love the build! I was surprised when I moved to Arizona 3 years ago I was shocked to see mountains and green trees and shrubs LoL

[@carolynrude2830]

You have to start the morning with the news!

[@zoommikerobinson3315]

That is an awesome ceiling. And, a good way to set up a rig. We also do a Cattle Ranch (in Cuba, New Mexico).

[@gailasgreatdanesandmanes1042]

Keep it simple!

[@agnesa8865]

Oh what a sweet man, i,m in love. Yeah, you,re nice too, bob 😁

[@LestWeForget11Nov]

IKR? Bob should have a win a date with Russ contest for HOWA, lol

[@agnesa8865]

@@LestWeForget11Nov yesssss

[@russchamberlain8755]

Cool vid.

[@KashfuzzCrochet76]

I love that trailer! That’s the way to go for me! Lots of space to move around in. 👍🏼🌻💐

[@tina4sugeree8]

WoW. 👍👍❤ It. !

[@gguunneer]

Literally want to do this for my motorcycle.

[@lboogiegaable]

He seems so sweet! What a cutie patootie! 😉

[@tomre2769]

Russ seems like a really nice guy. Really enjoyed your conversation. I feel this would be a life for me. What a perfect way to see your amazing continent. Living in Norway, I dont know of anyone here trying this though, or if it would be legal. Need to research I guess:-)

[@summerterry1185]

I was just looking at these. My friend has an old GMC kickback I can buy to tow it but I don’t want to do a lot of work. Mainly need space for my dogs. Great ideas!

[@lori5142]

UMM..You didn't ask about poop and shower..lol..love the ceiling and bed idea.

[@jenjenoz]

Lori I noticed too lol! I’m so used to Bob asking everyone he interviews, inquiring minds wanna know!! 😂

[@pearljamin]

Cedar closet liner?! Thank you!

[@haroldleedye7755]

My 2nd time watching 😊. Did he say 7x14x7 ? I like that.

[@caroleberthier]

You should tell him to make a Murphy bed would be easier and put square shelving unit to put his milk crate on each side of his bed ,one side tool and equipment for his bike clothes on the other side would be perfect . He just has to lift his bed and lock it in and everything is bolted to the wall doesn't have to move anything . They sell kits for the bed . It only sticks out about 12-16 inches about lots of room for the bike and to walk around

[@kathybitzan7473]

No bathroom question. Your slipping Bob....lol sorry couldnt help it.

[@LestWeForget11Nov]

lol, saw a bucket in the background :)

[@kathybitzan7473]

@@LestWeForget11Nov yikes, missed it thanks.

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💜🐾

[@bevgreene4165]

How and where does he do his cooking? There was no mention of that or his bathroom facilities. His space was amazing!

[@rockytop5654]

Thanks again Bob am thinking of a cutaway van with a cargo box slightly expanded out around 12 feet long. Hoping to find it used for a good price. Am checking ebay mostly. Want to add a lot of solar and maybe some water tanks on top. plus the basic builds I have seen on your sites nothing to fancy. Any ideas are appreciated. Ever need a place to boondock in KC you can stay next to my garage for a few nights.