gwolff's Cargo Trailer Camper Conversion

Perfect, so they have it but it's just not listed on their website, I can work with that. Thanks for the info, sir.

Yeah the trailer we're getting is essentially the same you got, but the economy "Patriot" versus your higher end LoadRunner. I plan to do the full length 2.5" square tube (much like my last off road trailer build) then add addition cross bracing in the main trailer frame that will tie the center tongue into the sides of the trailer frame rails, in between the factory floor supports/cross braces. I'd think that'd strengthen it up quit a bit and add some load dispersion for tongue strength.

Should be buying our 5x8 this week and will start a build thread for it, but it'll be primarily planning and parts accumulation until spring time (no garage of my own either).

Jake

 

Awesome, I can't wait to see another 5x8 build!

 

Howdy Yall. Here's an update photo! No video yet. The front cubbies are not screwed in place yet, just resting there for the picture. Making progress little by little! The walls are filthy but they'll look great once they're cleaned up

 

This gives me dare I say a major boner.

 

X's 2

 

Lookin good!

Very inspiring.

 

Hey guys! Finally, an update! It's a good one, too.

https://youtu.be/3fkS454UbN4

 

Enjoying the build, looks great. Could you please spell out the name of the Acra.... lining that you put on the walls and ceiling? Thanks!

 

It's spelled Acrovyn. I don't know if it would be a good material for the typical DIYer because I have been told it's expensive. I got some left over stuff. I think it's something like $100 per 4x8 sheet. At that price it would have been around $500 worth of Acrovyn to do the trailer. Plus adhesive, don't know the cost on that. It's really nice stuff, the pictures don't do it justice. It's extremely durable so it's really perfect for the trailer.

I'm sure there are more cost effective alternatives for those who don't have connections on leftover building materials or have bigger projects that require more than "leftovers." I doubt many people have friends with Acrovyn lying around haha.

 

Its up there secure now.. this was actually as we were putting it up. We started at the front and had to work our way to the rear with supports to pin it against the ceiling. Now that the adhesive is on there, I don't think it will ever come off.

 

Alright time for another big update post with lots of photos!

One of the first things I did today was mount the shore power plug on the exterior of the trailer. I ran the romex through the divider wall over to where I am putting the electrical cabinet. Pics below






Don't worry, the wall where the shore power plug is protruding will be completely covered so it won't look so ugly.

I insulated the divider wall in preparation for it to be closed. Then my dad and I used some spare reclaimed lumber to start building cubbies. We built the top cubbies first. We kinda went in a weird order here but I think we were just excited to build some cubbies and use the wood. They came out awesome!




We actually covered all of the ceiling back there with it so you can't see the end of the acrovyn but I didn't take a close up picture after we did that.

Then we closed the rest of the wall and I put down some flooring. Pics belowwww.



It looks so good!

At this point, we wanted to start building the countertop/cabinets for the bottom half. I didn't know how much room I would want exactly for the electrical cabinet so I just started mounting things where I wanted them to see how much room I'd need.



In this pic, the AC is wired for the most part. Obviously no DC has been run. If you have any questions about my plans for the electrical, please ask. I love electrical/electronics.

Now we knew about how wide and tall this cabinet would need to be. We also needed the countertop to be high enough for the sink to drain properly. We went ahead and installed the base of the counter.



Andddd the finishing touch of the evening... The overhead light for the galley! Here is my dad holding the stripped wire to the battery for my photo haha.




Here is an update video if that is more your thing (Warning this one is particularly long and its me just blabbing for 7 minutes): https://youtu.be/RJwpmFw-RIM

 

It's coming long, looking good.

 

What a smart idea for the kitchen! Are you planning on adding a solar panel or just plugging in to charge?

 

Thank you! I do want to add solar some day, it won't be too much hassle to add. For now I will just be plugging in to charge. I'll probably get a little generator some day too

 

Update! The kitchen is coming along. Put more reclaimed wood for the backsplash, installed a sink and a countertop! In the pic below you can see the backsplash and the left wall, the sink temped in and the countertop. You can also see the light bar underneath the cubbies... I didn't think it fit with the style of the kitchen, you'll see I hid it later on.



Here's the sink in for real. The counter top is vinyl flooring.. lol. Looks good! Durable! Easy to clean! What's not to love? The sink is a marine sink.



In this pic you can kinda see the pump. The sink works! You can also see the right wall is now covered and you can see the jbox in that wall that will have a light switch and receptacle. You may notice that the light bar is no longer visible. I covered it with a piece of anodized L metal. It has a brown tint so it's perfect to go with the kitchen.



Pumping it out! I want to take it out for Easter so I have a real deadline now.

 

This is epic.

 

Nice work on the galley sir, liking how it's coming together!

I also just realized I got the same wheels as you

 

Dude, twinsies! Are you in the process of building this now?

 

Right, the girlfriend says it looks obnoxious...which it may right now.

I'm in the very early stages, planning still mostly, acquiring some parts. Need to buy a welder before I dive in also. Watching your build, which definitely shares some of the same basic goals as we're aiming for, has been a great inspiration thus far! So keep it up sir!

Once I have enough going to justify a build thread, I'll start one here.

 

An epic journey lies ahead!