7x16 Cargo Trailer Conversion

In April, we started the audacious journey of building our own camper/tiny home when we couldn’t find one on the market that met our needs.

The trailer itself is a 7x16 Cargo Craft trailer we bought from Colorado Trailers out of Castle Rock, CO and then we went to work on building everything inside. The project started with about 250 hours of research and then we wrapped up the build in late June after about 500 hours of build time.

There were plenty of times we wanted to quit, but we’re pretty happy with the end product!

[kings]

I like how simple the trailer is. I completely agree with keeping the built-ins to a minimum.

[wetspotswimwear]

Nice to see a matching trailer/tow vehicle combo.
Most people don't realize how cool it is to have a trailer that matches...from paint to tires, nice setup

[tamiga]

Wow!! So impressed! I could easily and comfortably live in this! Happy travels!

[rossclay]

Outstanding! Thank you for sharing this! I would say this is one of the better build outs I seen. Also Bravo to Colorado Trailers! Yes great trailers and good people! Thank you again for sharing this!~

[lookinin]

Great build! Those metal workshop cabinets instead of particle board units are the way to go. You guys really put some thought into this. Thanks for putting this video up. Cheers!

[mustdodiving]

Very clean build.. love how everything is pretty much bought off the shelf …

[wheelspin]

Thumbs UP! awesome build - thanks for sharing...Really appreciate the modular approach for the storage and such, as well as the fridge and solar/electrical simplicity. This build nailed it. I'm wanting to solo travel and base camp to then use my BMW adventure bike for local exploring/camping and such. This type of build philosophy which allows a motorcycle to be stored inside seems perfect. Glad I found your video - thanks again and and safe travels to you and yours...

[huckleberrychris]

Love the grass on the deck. I'm in Colorado springs and camp all over Colorado and if I don't get things dirty, I wasn't really camping

[johndoe]

Been looking at different solutions, but those Gladiator cabinets are brilliant - great idea. Affordable, tough, and replaceable.

[chrisr]

Wow!!! This is such a thoughtful and well layed out cargo trailer conversation!

[HabitualButtonPusher]

That is a nice DIY’er. Love the murphybed. That needs to be more a thing with smaller builds like these to maximize space the the rear deck turf is a nice touch. Think I would add awnings to the camp side and the rear deck.

[LilyBecca]

You could have a lot of fun switching out the bottom of the murphy bed. I would print some pictures of different places so it wouod be like looking out the window.

[sgthoskins]

Thanks for sharing. Pretty awesome setup.

[mikerottler]

Nice clean build. Content like this is few and far between. Thank you

[ericherrmann]

Very nice, thanks for giving us so
much inspiration!

[smitty]

Thank you man for the inspiration and getting straight to the point of the video 👍

[kennethgardner]

It`s small but it has everything you need. I like that, and that is what it`s all about. A good way to wrap it up.

[Paintbl]

I was just looking at these trailers this evening and stumbled across your video. Well done sir!

[lifequestproperties]

Wow, great job, love the build-out! I recently bought one of their 7x18 trailers & will be building out the interior as well. Love the turf grass idea, will be stealing that, lol! Happy trails!

[pielcanela]

love the idea of the drawers in the toe kick area, plus the metal cabinets.