Simplicity, affordability and practicality. I'm loving everything about this build! It works for him and his family, and that is all that matters. He stated pretty clearly that he does not boondock, so his setup must be perfect for campgrounds with hookups. It also sounds like when he goes camping he does not go just to sit inside his trailer and play with electronics. He wants to sit, eat and be outdoors and use his trailer for sleeping. In that case, his build is even more perfect for him and his family. That looks like one comfortable bed set up..... Well done!!!!

I like the stealthy aspect. My advice to others is if you get any of these small trailers order the axle upgrade for trailer brakes. Better in wet and emergency conditions. Also, if weight and winds are in your plans tandem axles remove lots of tongue weight yet still be short and track straight. Lots of people don't realize what 3500 lbs will do without brakes to a small SUV or minivan. Personally, I have had 3500 lbs try to jackknife me in wet conditions too many times to forgo trailer brakes, the brakes will help keep you straight. Best wishes. Great video!

I live in a 6x12 and cook inside everyday nothing smells like my food. I open the vent and or window. It may smell just after cooking but it soon goes away. I have a cassette toilet going on almost 6 years on the road as a nomad using it and no leaks. Nice build.

Out of 150 conversions that I have now seen on KZfaq, yours is my absolute favorite! So simple, and perfectly ideal for our 3 night camping trips in CA. Thank you so much for sharing.

A 4' awning at the rear would be awesome for cooking in the rain etc.

Well done bloke . Often amazes me how many people appear to think he who spends the most wins ? Not in my world and as in yours you have what you need and money in your pocket Cheers

I've found that 8 gallon trash bags work the best in the toilet bucket. Flap the bag over outside of toilet, hang low under the seat. When done, tie off and trash. No mess to clean, no smell.

Brilliant conversion well thought out, well done!!

I've been watching a ton of these lately, and your conversion is the closest I've seen to what I have in mind.

This is one of the best builds I've ever seen, remarkably practical and utilitarian! This is the kind of build I would do..

Great job. Well thought out. A tear drop on steroids, but affordable. I have been searching for months for something to copy/adapt and this is it. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, what a beautiful trailer. Thank you for sharing it. Safe travels.

I like your trailer! Good work! Stay safe and happy!

Very nice conversion! I like the kitchen outside!

I like your design. This is probably what I'm gonna do

This is an excellent job, well put together, and some real no nonsense build out

These cargo trailers are built so much better than a regular camper. I bet that metal roof will never leak unlike a regular rubber camper roof

I really like that. Well thought out and so functional and practical. Happy camping and mountain biking w your family.

That is a true quality build out. Excellent work and well thought out. If you ever go to sell that it'll have several people wanting it.

Thanks Pete. I have owned four teardrops and are about done building a tiny camper but a friend with serious mobility issues is interested in camping and I think that a cargo trailer with a 36 inch door would be perfect for him. You have some great ideas that make economic sense.

I’ve been thinking about doing something like this, now I’m convinced. I like the loft bed idea, but since it’s just my wife and I, I think I’ll loft the bed and put a seating area underneath

This a the best conversion I've seen yet. Simple and clean. Good job

You did an Awesome job! TFS!

Absolutely amazing, you did a fantastic job. Nice and simple, it’s perfect, well done. You gave me some great ideas because I really hate sleeping in a tent😎🇨🇦

Great setup,love it.i did see one conversion with the ramp door put on in reverse.the door opened upwards and created shade for the back w/ pvc post for legs.

Thanks for posting this, the build looks great and I can't believe how much you fit in there Including the bunk bed! You did a great job for $5k despite the naysayers about the outdoor kitchen, it works for you and that's what matters.

Thanks for some great ideas! Happy camping!

Best Cargo Trailer build I've seen, to-date. REAListic and affordable for the average weekend warrior on a budget.

Wow. You did a awesome job brother. Thanks for sharing👍👍

Great job. Looks great. I like how you have the kitchen set up in the back like a tear drop camper.

Incredible conversion...super idea converting a cargo trailer; 6X12 would be perfect for me.

Great ideas and video Pete. I have a 6 x 12 v-nose I use for my Harley and other things, but lately I've been thinking about using it for camping also. You gave some good ideas. Thanks 👍.

This conversion is amazing! Well designed, now you have me thinking about doing the exact same thing with the slightly bigger version! I also love mountain biking! The perfect set up! Thanks for sharing your trailer conversion!

Great build thanks for sharing. Would be cool if kitchen swung out as well on heady duty hinges kinda like tire of overlanding trucks. Then could take down the wall and have access for bikes or other uses if wanting to pull bed out quick to load cargo or haul something... love window placements as well!

Very nice. Everything is well planned out. Like it a lot.

Thanks for sharing. Super awesome. Love the MTB ida.

Very nice. Simple, affordable, does what you need it to do. Looks good inside and out. Light and easier to tow than most. I am impressed. A very small generator or battery bank and inverter would run most everything (maybe not A/C) so you could be off grid if you wanted. Enjoy your camper. Thanks for sharing this.

Nice build. Thanks for sharing.

Great build. Always looking at others to see what works. Before diving in. Thank you for sharing.

Very nice and simple design. Great Job !

Very nice, simple and well planned! 👍😉🌲🔥🇨🇦

Nicely done. Well thought out design. Camping is meant to put you in the outdoors. This gives you a secure place to sleep and protection from any crappy weather.

Great job! simple and efficient. Thanks for some ideas.

Great set up we are thinking of doing something like this for a beach runner and wrapping it. So when we hit the beach with our family we have room for everyone and our stuff

Cozy and nicely done!

Ahhh! Go to overland vehicle systems for the ultimate 360 awning. We bought one for our 5 x 10 cargo and love it!!

Has to be one of the nicest conversion trailers I've seen. Great job!

*Love the power underneath. Great planning. Still watching. 👍👍👍* Sharon in SC

I like it! It would sure be nice if they had a place in my community where I could take our trailer, which is the same type as the one you have, with the door on the side, where I could have a crew build one like the one you have. For now, our trailer is used for storing the things she makes for craft shows. Well done! Excellent design!

Thanks for sharing your great ideas! I'm converting a 4x6 into a microcamper and it's a challenge with such a small area.

Nice build. Excellent idea with kitchen in the back keeping with the teardrop style, but looks more comfortable than a teardrop. Lot of excellent ideas in your rig. Stay Safe Out There. God Bless.

One of the best conversions I've seen. Great job!!!

This is great!! Well done 👍

Nice job, simple and easy to replace anything that breaks/wears out.🛠 Love to see you put a shower in the bathroom area somehow.🚿 Be handy so you wouldn't be dependent on campsite or nature heh. Thanks for sharing, good video editing 🎥

Dude I dig it. The bunk bed was the exact solution I needed to see. The rear kitchen is perfect. With the exception of my own preferences and a shower/toilet insert I am going to use a lot of your design in our refit. Perfect hunting trailer design.

This in my opinion is one of the best setup I've seen. I love it.

Genius I love the whole design

I like your idea for the toilet for the same reasons as you and it is nice to be safe from bears or other predators especially the two legged kind

Great video! Well thought out ideas! Great job!👍🏼

Nicely done sir. Awesome job.

Sir I must admit that you did a great job for a conversion, it’s basic but complete and very comfortably safe camping.. awesome work and it’s a perfect stealthy camper. Enjoy sir well done and well deserved.

Love the fork mount idea! Might add that to my 6x12!

One for the best build I've seen in years... Great work. Camp on.👍👍👍

Thanks for sharing some good ideas and use of space!

innovative , neat, quality work , simple and comfortable. one thing i think I would have added was insulation for the heat and cold, otherwise nice work ! enjoy !!

Watched your video from one of the KZfaq recommendations. Good job on the camper build. It looks pretty good and functional. As someone else mentioned, an awning off the rear would be good for your camp kitchen. Happy camping and maybe we will see you out there.

Thank you ! For sharing such an Amazing video!! It’s absolutely Beautiful!! Great job!! L❤️VE IT!

I know you posted this 3 years ago, but this helps me tremendously. I too have a 4Runner and I need something lightweight to pull. I like the idea of having the kitchen on the back end. I think I would do it slightly different due to changing weather conditions, but that idea is nice. Love the simplicity of the layout and of course people do things that suit their needs so kudos for that sir. Thanks again for sharing!

That was the 1st that came to my mind lol I would do a door swing change on the fridge . Other than that I really like it. 👍I would love to have it for myself.

I like the build. I do have reservations on hanging bikes on the rear from the forks though. I think the risk of having a bike fall off would have me rethinking that mounting.

This is one of the best layouts I have seen. Great job!

Careful in bear country. The grey water from your dishes has enough odour to draw bears in. They may not bother you, but some poor unsuspecting couple or family may put a tent right where you dumped the grey water the day before. The bear will try to get at what is under the tent. Let your imagination run wild there. There are parks in Canada where it’s illegal to dump your grey water at the campsite like that. All that being said, you did an excellent job converting this camper!! Much nicer than a teardrop. Still fairly aerodynamic with the V-nose and you can stand up!! The A/C is a great solution. Nice!! 😊

Very well done!! I like the kitchen being outside also.

nice build...best ideas yet

Fantastic build. Very well thought out!

I am a fan of barn doors. You really focussed on the essentials. Great job.

well shoot! I was making plans to do tent camping this summer but now I don't think so. Guess i have to invest in something like yours. Thanks for the reminder!

I like the power under the trailor idea no one does that. Nice bed too.

Awesome camper! I love the ideas. Gives me something to work with on my own build. One of the best i've seen.

What a great build! 👍🏻

well done sir! who dislikes something like this? it's excellent.

I believe you can reverse the door swing on that refrigerator if you’d like.

Great kitchen set up!

I really think you did a great job on this. I bet it was fun to do as well. Love the kitchen, toilet and ac. Best I have watched yet. I want to do this. Thank you for sharing.

One more suggestion, I also coated the roof with a product called Cool Seal, found in roofing Dept. My interior is insulated and covered but adding that cool seal also helped, the seal can also be tinted don't let the paint Dept tell you it can't!

Suggestion: If you can, reverse the door on the fridge so it opens the other way. Beautiful job on the camper. Love it.

My husband and I got a tiny toy hauler {10.5} because, like you, we like to be outside. We are Practicing for the RV life for retirement in a few years! Thanks for the video. It is a Great build. I bet you’re making great memories with your nine year old. Love the bike rack. Enjoy!

Great remodel of the trailer. Thanks for sharing your ideas! Safe travels from Laurie and Rick

I myself converted my 6 by 12 trailer into a camper. People trip out on it. The best thing I ever did was that I insulated underneath with extra wide and thick insulation and I enclosed it with roofing tin! I used self tapping screws and a roof adhesive called NP-1 to seal all the joints and the outside edges! I tow mine with a Dodge Dakota with a V-6 engine and and I enclosed the bottom you can definitely tell a difference with the gas mileage and the wind drag!

Perfect I'm glad I saw this

Awesome. Love this simplicity. Everything you need and nothing you don't including a ridiculous cost.

Looks really great and clean. Well thought out and love the less is more especially with the toilet. It has everything you need and then some. Thank you for shating.

Great build and interesting to see different builds. I too have a 6 x12' cargo conversion trailer. I went more minimalistic with mine. Cedar fence pickets on the walls and ceiling with a rustic Pergo wood style floor with iron pipe curtain rails and Southwestern blankets on the bed, below the front counter and as a curtain which completes the rustic lodge decor. I have a twin size bed with a 10" memory foam mattress and storage under it. I ran a perimeter of white Christmas lights around the edge of the ceiling/walls vs LED for the rough and ready look. I have a 6' x 16" counter across the front with granite tiles. Fridge is below it on the left and a portable a/c will go on the right side when needed. I have a heavy duty power strip under it which run my microwave, fridge, toaster, coffee pot, ect. I have a sink sprayerconnected to an outside fitting for water inside. I ran a flat extension cord to the back with a channel going across the side door for power to my 32" computer monitor , tube amp, chargers and extra lamps. The trailer can be converted back to a cargo trailer pretty easily. Just had the roof coated and the outside redone, so my 16yo cargo trailer is functioning as my full time home when I'm in the US. I have a townhome in the Phillipines where I plan to spend most of my time.

Pete this is so amazingly helpful. I am an upholster and do a lot of work on the road but I want to use it for camping also so I was thinking of making drop down tables that could be used for beds also when camping. Love the idea of the head in the nose and all the little spaces for storage. The after photos are so helpful in seeing wall mounting and electrical. I will contact diamond which i what i believe is your trailer brand. Thanks for the help.

I have one similar but without windows it's a little more stealthy but you gave me alot of great ideas for mine Thanks

This is an awesome Rig!

Dope build 🙂👍🏾

Great job on the conversion👍👍. I'm going to do the exact same only difference will be a hinged roof over the cooking area. Once the barn doors open you can latch the roof and keep the doors in place. possibly put up a shower curtain and have an outdoor shower. Happy camping.

Terrific build. Well done.

Two little kids could sleep in that top bunk. Two small adults who like spooning could sleep in the top bunk with a whole bunch of kids in the lower bunk. This is definitely a family design. Love the teardrop-type outdoor kitchen. Like you I like to be outside when I'm camping unless you are stuck in a Walmart parking lot, then it's restaurant time.