For a cargo trailer to feel like a home, it needs walls

Perhaps you’ve decided that a cargo trailer fits your budget much more than splurging on an RV.

Perhaps you just like a good DIY project, or you prefer your campers in stealth mode (trailers usually lack of windows).

Whatever the case, if you’re converting a cargo trailer into a comfy recreational vehicle or tiny home, you’re gonna need some walls to upgrade it from human-sized tin can.

In Episode Three of our YouTube series “Cargo Trailer to Tiny Home” (we know, the name isn’t subtle) Brad installs 1/2″ plywood for the walls, then insulates the floor with styrofoam sheets.

Brad’s been in the construction industry for years, starting as a carpenter before becoming a general contractor.

Which means Episode Three is chock full of pro tips.

Perfect if you’re working on a project like this yourself!

In case you’re wondering, we live in c-c-cold Calgary, Canada, so we aren’t just relying on styrofoam for insulation — it was a two-step process.

If you’re still catching up on the series, in Episode Two we showed exactly how Brad started off his mission to keep us warm in the winter, with a detailed look at how he spray-foamed our trailer.

Ahem! I mean, Tiny Home.

Tiffany, Trying Not To Embrace Roughing It

We’re filming an entire series about our journey building this little getaway on wheels. 

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Check out our Store in USA and Canada for items Tiffany will be using to decorate our tiny home, and Brad’s favorite tools of all time.

And below you can find the exact tools Brad used in Ep. 3.

See you in the next episode!

PRODUCTS USED IN THIS EPISODE

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Measuring Tape:  https://amzn.to/2GOaEJE  https://homedepot.sjv.io/Krzjy  Canada https://amzn.to/3pgWqCl

Flush Saw:  https://amzn.to/3ndyIW4  https://homedepot.sjv.io/9mEgj Canada https://amzn.to/3lltGpV

Brad loves these red dipped Milwaukee Gloves:  https://amzn.to/2UcoicE  https://homedepot.sjv.io/QabyM Canada https://amzn.to/3ncGRtB

Brad wears these Carhartt coveralls a LOT:  https://amzn.to/36m0EQJ USA https://homedepot.sjv.io/e3NKD Canada https://amzn.to/36nPFWW

Dewalt Screw Gun Kit with Collated Drywall Attachment:  https://amzn.to/2TVPqwv  Canada https://amzn.to/3k3lOrJ

Drywall Driver:  https://homedepot.sjv.io/dx2EW

Collated Magazine for drywall:  https://homedepot.sjv.io/Ng5mq

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Hultafors Carpenters Pencil: https://amzn.to/3EdnI3A