Cargo Trailer Conversion - Cost Breakdown

Here I answer the most common question about this build, "What did it cost?".

I definitely missed some items, so it's not perfect.

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[jimmiej]

Thank you for this. Gives me a rounded figure to expect. Very thorough in the short time of the vid. 👍

[davidwardlow]

Congratulations on your build. $16k plus your time. What a bargain! Happy new year. Thanks for sharing this breakdown.

[lauravictorious]

$16, 000 is a bargain for a quality trailer, where you know things aren't going to fall off or fall apart like more expensive trailers.

[vfsurgpa]

Very nice build, thanks for the video and your price breakdown. Was the trailer new? Where are they located? We’re you able to get the trailer and the underside of the plywood undercoated? What do you plan for heating and AC? Can you tell us the weight of the trailer pre and post build? Thank you very much. There are are lot of good ideas in your build to consider.

[dothetontim]

I'm sure it's been mentioned somewhere before and I noticed this on another one of your videos. I'm pretty sure the trap under the sink is considered an 'S' trap and has a tendency to siphon off and be left unsealed. As a non-camper owner, that raises another question for me - when bumping down the road etc. I'd expect any trap be it S or P to have the potential to lose their seal. Is it common practice to put a bit of water down the drain once you get where you're going and periodically as you travel down the road? Would suck to open a camper to a room full of grey or black water gas :P

[lynchcreekmuzzy]

Meeting with Interstate on a 6 x 10 with a quote tomorrow on a custom build (rv options from factory)....wanted to ask if you know of any real advantage or difference between the squared/cornered roof version or the rounded roof version of trailer.
I like the flat roof for putting on solar panels, etc....but i am looking at rounded one and maybe just not putting anything on roof because the rounded is one is a solid sheet of aluminum.(which seems like a lesser leak point feature) whats your opinion?
Great videos 👍

[treering]

Super nice! Any idea what the final weight ended up being?

[colegagnon-reaume]

What was the trailers weight at the end of the project?

[Capt_Wupass]

$7, 700 for a cargo trailer? that's a lot I build them

[skyshark]

Have you thought to put axles below the springs … ie … springs on top of axles … some even add spacers … welded

[djbigdavethefyrm]

I have the same make but in a 6x14 that I'm buildin and living in. Did you add the door handle/lock yourself? I need to add that. I followed your build and use it as a guide...is there a video of you installing the handle...I'm in So. Cal

[irenewoolsey]

Hi I'm interested in doing my own build, but don't know where to get windows, roof vents ..if you can help me thier ..mostly I have knowledge some things along with a handyman .to help out ..Thanks ..

[prc]

Thanks for your detail and step-by-step walk-through. Very helpful, and you did a wonderful job. Approx how long did you spend on the conversion?

[Twinjeremy]

$16, 000 but way better quality than a Jayco, grey wolf, or Coleman camper. Those are all built so cheap and crappy.

[Dan-txch]

How long did it take to build

Aka labor cost?

[sgt.pepper]

what size is the trailer? 7' x 14'

[eijentwun]

I dont understand why someone NON corporate doesn't make these and manufacture at least 8 at a time. you will eventually be able to bring the cost down to $12, 900 I believe.