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Custom RV Trailer

Custom cabin trailer built on a vintage 1950 chassis.

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Cabin trailer with corrugated metal roof installed — AfterCabin trailer with corrugated metal roof installed

1950 vintage trailer as purchased with old blue paint and rustic patina — Before1950 vintage trailer as purchased with old blue paint and rustic patina

1950 cabin trailer frame with lumber in garage workshop — In progress1950 cabin trailer frame with lumber in garage workshop

Building cabin trailer walls with window frames in garage — In progressBuilding cabin trailer walls with window frames in garage

Cabin trailer framing progress with vintage RV window installed — In progressCabin trailer framing progress with vintage RV window installed

Interior cabin trailer construction showing plywood walls and framing — In progressInterior cabin trailer construction showing plywood walls and framing

Cabin trailer exterior framing with roof structure and side wall — In progressCabin trailer exterior framing with roof structure and side wall

Cabin trailer front view showing door and window framing — In progressCabin trailer front view showing door and window framing

Nearly complete cabin trailer with roof rafters and interior framing — In progressNearly complete cabin trailer with roof rafters and interior framing

Rear view of cabin trailer exterior with fresh plywood siding — In progressRear view of cabin trailer exterior with fresh plywood siding

Side view of cabin trailer showing white window and completed framing — In progressSide view of cabin trailer showing white window and completed framing

Completed cabin trailer exterior with finished roof and siding — AfterCompleted cabin trailer exterior with finished roof and siding

Cabin trailer being painted in outdoor workspace — In progressCabin trailer being painted in outdoor workspace

Cabin trailer covered in plastic for painting preparation — In progressCabin trailer covered in plastic for painting preparation

Cabin trailer exterior being assembled and prepared for finishing — In progressCabin trailer exterior being assembled and prepared for finishing

Cabin trailer with roof assembly progress — In progressCabin trailer with roof assembly progress

Cabin trailer continuing exterior finishing work — In progressCabin trailer continuing exterior finishing work

Cabin trailer exterior near completion with metal roof — In progressCabin trailer exterior near completion with metal roof

Cabin trailer rear view with completed door framing — In progressCabin trailer rear view with completed door framing

Cabin trailer construction progress with completed walls — In progressCabin trailer construction progress with completed walls

Cabin trailer exterior detail with completed framing and structure — AfterCabin trailer exterior detail with completed framing and structure

Finished cabin trailer in garage with fresh pine siding and metal roof — AfterFinished cabin trailer in garage with fresh pine siding and metal roof

Completed cabin trailer side view showing window and clean siding — AfterCompleted cabin trailer side view showing window and clean siding

About this project

Custom cabin trailer built on a vintage 1950 chassis. From initial frame construction to complete exterior build, this project showcases the transformation of a classic trailer into a cozy tiny cabin on wheels.