Our 5X8 cargo trailer is now an offgrid simple living camper! See how we converted it in just eleven minutes! Actually, it took about a month, but with timelapse technology, we are happy to share the transformation with you in one short video.

We purchased this used cargo trailer from a fish company and used it to haul wood and outdoor equipment for many years. The idea to convert the trailer came to us this past summer. It’s not always easy to find building materials where we live in Northern Canada, so by the time we had everything we needed, we only had about a month to finish the project before the snow would fall.

And finish it we did! See for yourself how the very first night we used the trailer as a camper, Northern lights danced above us! What a way to celebrate the completion of this project!

Don't forget to check out our other videos about simple living in a yurt in Yukon Canada.

**Our inspiration for the trailer conversion came from watching Joel Trembley's YouTube video "5x8 Cargo Trailer to Off Road Camper Conversion DIY Off Grid Overland Build *TIMELAPS*" Thanks Joel!

**Introduction

0:00 Introduction
0:32 Utility trailer right before conversion

**Part I: Walls and Ceiling Insulation & panels

0:41 Installing RV side window
1:12 Insulating walls
1:26 Putting up pine wood panelling for walls
1:57 Installing roof vent
2:08 Insulating and putting panels on ceiling

**Part II: Flooring, Diesel Heater Wiring etc.

2:57 Insulating and laying laminate flooring
3:16 Insulating under the trailer floor
3:28 Assembling a diesel heater
3:42 Installing exhaust & air intake pipes for heater
3:48 Securing aluminum trailer box
3:56 Wiring heater cables, diesel pipes & oil pump
4:18 Building a tiny kitchen frame

**Part III Building Kitchen and Futon Bed

4:38 Making shelves for water jugs, battery, inverter...
4:48 Using salvaged cedar wood for kitchen wall
5:04 Installing tiny sink and drainage pipe
5:16 Assembling futon bed frame
5:26 Installing RV window in rear door
5:57 Attaching spare tire to back door
6:08 Putting solar panel on roof
6:21 Making kitchen cabinet doors

** Part IV Working on Other Details

6:44 Making folding kitchen counter
7:10 Installing a power inverter
7:25 Making folding table for meals and laptop
7:36 building wood window cover for rear window
8:17 Attaching metal box on roof basket
8:23 comfy futon mattress arrives
8:39 Futon becomes a sofa
8:49 Just enough space for our dog, Tenshi

**Part V Final Installation and Testing Camper

8:55 Awning installation
9:38 Trying out our new camper
9:55 Driving on the Alaska Highway
10:21 Using back door as a deck
10:37 Northern Lights dance above us