Army truck to tiny home overlander (the inside is gorgeous)!

Mike has spent years traveling the world in custom overlander rvs, and he has perfected the art of converting vehicles to tiny homes. This is his 3rd overlander tiny house, and it happens to be a retired military truck that he's modified into a modern and surprisingly spacious home on wheels.
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Meet Mike
1:01 How Mike starting overlanding
1:16 About this build and cost
2:15 Working on the road
2:31 Favorite thing about living nomadically
2:44 About the military vehicle
3:10 Exterior features and utilities
5:53 Adventure bike storage
6:48 Stairs and rooftop
7:42 Come on inside!
7:53 Goals for the interior build out
8:06 Kitchen tour
9:53 Electrical components
10:43 Main living space
12:20 Bathroom, shower, bedroom
13:40 Front cab and driver's seat
15:42 Final thoughts on nomadic living
16:15 Outro
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[@TheCoolDave]

Ok, this one is impressive. Walk inside and it's like a mini home, full kitchen, full shower, full bathroom in a small space and it does not look cluttered. Very impressive build.

[@jeremy4375]

Dude is a mechanical genius! 🤯😎🤯 Yeah I'm sure fuel/ MPG is rough, but in a Mad Max world, this rig is 👑

[@warismysoul]

and its only for 1 000 000 xDDD

[@xploration1437]

@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1keep that nonsense to yourself.

[@libertarian100]

The Earth is Flat and Globalism is Done. Hyperborea may exist at Magnetic North directly under. There may also be land beyond The Antarctic Circle.

[@CousinTito]

This is by far one of the best build on wheels I've ever seen, a cross between a modern Ikea Showroom Interior and a Zombie Apocalypse Survival Vehicle!

[@underconstruction8745]

And a hell of a price tag lol

[@ilcu4p]

I was about to say that about zombie.

[@user-tu5tm6kn6k]

@@underconstruction8745 every prototype is expensive

[@awakentruth1116]

I wonder if Mike, the owner of this rig, wants to explain why he took credit for David Pastecchi's fabrication work. Mike also paid over $100k to David for it, so I gotta wonder... WHY LIE, MIKE? kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5W2ppuNeZV-qaM

[@elizabethn7024]

Oh my days, WAW, please please adopt me, I can cook, bake, clean, this is my ideal life. Stopping anywhere, having a wee swim, having eats, going for a wee walk, Bliss xx

[@Thailerr]

You'll never find a happier man than one showing off his homemade toys. You can see the pride in this mans face throughout the entire video. Amazing build!

[@carstenprilow1837]

Why bring god into this, why....@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist1

[@libertarian100]

The Earth is Flat and Globalism is Done. Hyperborea may exist at Magnetic North directly under. There may also be land beyond The Antarctic Circle.

[@anothertime1282]

As an Englishman, I have to say you Americans really know how to do things properly. And in style. Superb.

[@zeMasterRuseman]

When it comes to offroad camper trucks Germans are the best.

[@dbz9393]

@@zeMasterRuseman Do you have any examples? I'm looking to do up a truck like this one day,

[@IWillSmurfYou]

​@zeMasterRuseman this is American. Sorry bud. 2 world wars. Etc.

[@202bikram]

Necessity is mother of invention i guess. In America if you have to get these things done from someone, they will charge arm and leg and your oxygen life line😂. I wish i could have one of these

[@shoelacedonkey]

@@202bikram Pretty similar in the EU or UK, getting something like this built for you will easily double or even tripple the amount of what this man has put into it.

[@barnstar2077]

Wow, impressive. Respect to this guy for knowing what he wants, not compromising, and executing it perfectly!

[@karlwalter2242]

Cool but the amount of money he burned to built that truck most people can retire... making at the end really not worth it, especially because getting old is b.tch, as entertainment cool...

[@barnstar2077]

@@karlwalter2242 - Each to their own.

[@vernonwhite4124]

@@barnstar2077. I just knew someone would make some negative comment about the man's truck. I think he summed it up himself. He wakes up in his own little home, with his own stuff that belongs to him and no one else. He enjoys living and moving about in it and that's what is most important. So Karl can go kick rocks.

[@RosemaryCreations]

Montana license plate. Yey, Montana!

[@quan7umleap]

Respect that separate shower & toilet!

[@kimlawson6857]

I’m not sure if I’m more impressed with the rig or Mike himself. The home is absolutely amazing and this is a guy who seems totally genuine, totally down to earth, and knew what he wanted from life. Great job on both fronts.

[@bradforward850]

Daddy left this boy some money

[@awakentruth1116]

I'm impressed with his ability to take credit for work he didn't actually do... and for lying about the total cost. He's got WAYYYY more than 100k into it. Mike bought the truck from a guy named David Pastecchi, a who did the fab work. And he paid over 100k for the truck!

[@awakentruth1116]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5W2ppuNeZV-qaM

[@alanhat5252]

@@awakentruth1116 if you're going to call someone a liar you're going to have to provide evidence, to a judge if necessary.

[@andybrown6981]

@@awakentruth1116 really, haha, reminds of my workmate - still - great acting

[@melissarobinson5189]

If I were younger, I’d marry this guy! Not only is he good looking but he’s mechanically & constructively talented with engineering capabilities! All that plus a spirit of adventure makes him a complete package for some lucky lady! Incredible overlander build Mike!!

[@chaosncheckt9356]

Had the pleasure of seeing this rig in person in October 2022 at the Overland Expo East in Virginia. It's even more impressive in person and Mike was a great guy to talk with. Very impressive build

[@drivetheglobe]

Thank you!

[@thesausagecontinuim1971]

a rain shower in a truck!!! A RAIN SHOWER IN A TRUCK!!!!.... seriously well done dude, amazing truck/home

[@taterandy3958]

I know right 👍🏽!!! Talking about pippin a ride!!! Even a bike and motorcycle ramp!!!

[@Freakazoid12345]

Yeah, the further I get through the video, the more impressed I am.

[@alanhat5252]

where do you put big enough clean & grey water tanks for a gallon a minute shower?

[@madeleinerose7090]

@@alanhat5252Well, he showed the tanks mounted under the truck? His fresh water tank is 85 gallons, as stated. It’s a high-water-cost shower, to be sure, but people have their priorities.

[@Lilmonke_586]

Holy cow. This is an insane build. This guy should be so proud, his rig is incredible and he’s just living his best life. Very wholesome, nice job!

[@davidhollenshead4892]

At 2 to 8 mpg and a top speed of about 50mph... Insane is correct, as there is a reason that commercial trucks are more popular for conversions....

[@paulwatson5965]

My thoughts exactly! I’m not sure how he affords the fuel and how he’s able to drive it down the highway….🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@michaeldurager8700]

@@paulwatson5965 Not everywhere u go there is a highway near where you can drive fast ;)

[@G.G.G.zone7]

@@paulwatson5965 from the looks of it he parks it off the beaten trail and rides his dirt bike a lot

[@dfghj241]

that is what money can buy

[@69kevroletfastback33]

I give that build 5 stars along with its owner! Well done!

[@samanthagomez7074]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

[@islandgurl4927]

Love how it is higher off the ground. No one will just be able to come knock on the door unless they have stairs. Beautiful inside design. Love everything about it.

[@Tubalcain422]

How short are people in your area? 6:38 You can see someone can knock on the door without even raising their hands above their head.

[@EnViiDas]

How do you get in if you don't set up the stairs 🤔

[@KeyserSozex]

Well if someone wanted their attention, I'm sure they would knock on anything in reach. Some Thieves might be deterred though for sure!

[@Tubalcain422]

@@KeyserSozex the real question is, “Can the stairs be removed once you are inside?” As the OP suggested.

[@ucanalwaysbekinder]

@@Tubalcain422 you could but there's no lock on them except a bunjee chord so anyone could pull the stairs back out

[@candacelemming858]

That has to be the coolest, most unique rig I've ever seen. I loved the puzzle light in the kitchen. Actually, I love everything about it. Nobody would think for a minute that it was a house on wheels. It's absolutely captivating. We'll done and God bless!! ❤️😊

[@AuralEntropy]

The lamp is the IKEA PS 2014.

[@jacksmedullaoblongata7659]

You can get that light at IKEA. They have a few versions! Not expensive

[@freefreepalestine360]

Just keep in mind that we are not on a ball lost in the vacuum of space tumbling towards a Black hole 🕳️ Earth is FLAT and NON ROTATING IN the center of the whole universe 🙏❣️

[@barbaratheard5992]

also,

[@fikriarieska8450]

His bathroom build is overkill than us with normal cramped house lol esp the kitchen/imac and those hydraulics for that bike(Walmart trucks use this too)

[@n.a.8050]

Gotta respect the guy. He built the ultimate man cave that he brings everywhere. 😊 Safe travels to all~

[@awakentruth1116]

Except, he didn't build it. This guy did... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5W2ppuNeZV-qaM

[@melissaanderson7010]

Or woman cave dawg.

[@xploration1437]

@@melissaanderson7010 Women, lol.

[@FPSRayn]

@@xploration1437 ☕

[@xploration1437]

@@FPSRayn 🐕

[@davidbinkowski4825]

This guy has built an EPIC rig. The ingenuity and thought he put into this is second to none.

[@daveandrew7014]

"You can prepare forever, get ready to get ready. Just get out there!" Great life quote!

[@ReclinerBabe]

As a 90 year old lil ol lady....I thought I'd seen EVERYTHING. (Especially in the motorhome dept.) I have to go back and watch this video again.... WOW! Just WOW! Absolutely amazing. I want one. My grandaughter drove similar rigs in her tour of duty in Afghanistan. Wait until she sees this! Grandma's blown away!

[@simjoisey349]

Granny I’m more blown away you know your way around the tube. Seriously the coolest granny

[@bendover-bz4bc]

I don't believe you. Are you saying you're 90 year old women watching youtube ? How would you even end up here ? Because most of women don't watch overlanding videos , let elderly. I mean if you're not lying then you have all my respect for showing such a passion for overlanding community.

[@patrick35400]

Congratulations dear lady, would you have found eternal youth? Kind regards from France, Capt-Patrick.

[@dave3464]

@@bendover-bz4bc Most women don't watch overlanding videos? Says who? just because you have on overpriced tent on the roof of your Jeep doesn't make you special Mr. Overlander.. Just means your scared of bears.

[@patrick35400]

@@dave3464 There are more girls involved in the Offroad Vanlife! Only they speak less and often act more intelligently than males. One example among many others on this tube: Eva Zubeck and many others. As a couple, they are often the ones who keep the boat afloat. Just a point of view, based on 40 years of expeditions at all latitudes.

[@Chereese0808]

Now this is the coolest, nicest, most awesome rig / tiny home on wheels that I've ever seen. This guy is living his life to fullest! Good for him. Wowza! 😍

[@fikriarieska8450]

That's leaves the gas or whatever fuel he's using on the mobile trailer here

[@kimjones217]

Best build ever, used common sense and actual thinking skills and covered all bases perfectly. Nice guy too. Good luck to you.

[@tiganlunggonmei5021]

I didn't expect that the interior design would be this cool. Awesome built!

[@kgrant3184]

Mike, this is DOPE! Best overlander I've seen. Respect, bro! Thanks, Jenna, for this tour. Cheers, all, and happy travels!

[@davestevens4263]

Yes , I agree & agree !

[@chriskeating5926]

@@addo2419 ?⁹⁹

[@jeffroberts1649]

As a former cabinet maker, Ikea cabinets are well made, good choice, this has to be the best version I have ever seen, job well done indeed!

[@JasonSewell]

Best rig I've ever seen. And built for probably 10% of what a similar overlander would cost new.

[@pplusk.]

AMAZING....Mike, his home and his spirit. An absolute labor of love. Loved it.

[@BabyGirl3538]

I was putting off looking at this video because the outside didn’t appeal to me but your home on wheels is hands down ONE OF THE BEST BUILDS I have ever seen! LOVE IT ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ariellesoullighting4309]

Me too

[@fikriarieska8450]

It's like a wormhole to outwild and a small luxury flat

[@sharlenewelebni2853]

I was putting off looking at it, because I knew Id be wanting one afterwards!

[@lissanne9769]

This large x-military truck is absolutely amazing. All of the internal and external features and storage is incredible. This home/transportation/recreational/vehicle has been well thought out. Thank you for showing all of the details.

[@Mindless4MB101]

I've never seen someone more ready to live in the apocalypse and damn it, he's doing it in style. HANDS DOWN, one of the BEST builds I've seen so far. He didn't compromise- no tiny shower, or tiny kitchen and fold out bed. He did it right and it looks AMAZING!

[@bkmizu4897]

This is EXTRAORDINARY! AMAZING! I don't know what's more impressive, your efficiency and craftsmanship, or your eye for interior design. This is such a brilliant build. So awesome.

[@shendisackett]

Wow! That is an amazing build, such clever features with storage. The interior is really stylish. I love seeing the tiny homes that are truly mobile and can go anywhere.

[@hannn4063]

Just a man with his kid heart to travel around the globe. What a beautiful life and built, daamn.

[@brooksmiller5597]

I found my role model, OMG. There was precisely 0 things I disliked about this build AND video. My mind is seriously blown... and I watch these kinds of things ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!!! The fold out stairs, the light fixture that unfolds, the _real_ AC unit, the fact that he has a FULL desktop Mac with it's own designated place, the full shower, the full bed, the aesthetic of EVERYTHING.... simply perfect. Truly inspirational - customizing everything to his liking. I had to save this video to my _Life Goals_ playlist ❤ AND he has a OneWheel!!!! Living the dream.

[@drivetheglobe]

Thank you!!

[@takeprophet256]

Cost to Value ratio, this is by far the best Over landing rig/ setup I’ve seen. The capability this bad boy has, with the Aesthetic and comfortability, is second to none. Looking forward to the day I can have my own.

[@Tech-ez1qj]

I installed Ikea cabinets in my house 15 years ago. They held up perfectly, look as good as the day I installed them. Although my house doesn't hit potholes.

[@alanhat5252]

He doesn't hit potholes hard, his interior fittings aren't secure enough. He definitely won't be jumping the truck like you see squaddies & racers do.

[@markojokanovic349]

Unbelievable! This gentleman has built a single unit by himself, yet he set the bar very high for so many companies out there doing these things for decades. Amazing vehicle, full of smart and practical solutions

[@hermitgreenn]

Press X to doubt.

[@carolfrazier5107]

Phenomenal build!!!! I could definitely live in this massive beautiful machine. Love it!!! ❤❤❤

[@stevelehman7637]

That is amazingly done! Wow what a nice job on the inside. You have a lot of great features. Thank you for sharing with us. I can't get over how good it looks.

[@brentjenkinsdesigns]

Very impressive! Love it! And he built it himself using KZbin university!! Just amazing! Jenna. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome content. I for one sincerely appreciate your effort & dedication!

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Thank you!! I’ll keep making videos as long as people keep watching them!

[@alanhammett8663]

@@TinyHouseGiantJourney talented young man. Great work!

[@awakentruth1116]

He actually didn't exactly build himself as he claims. Some of his other claims ($$) might not be true either. David Pastecchi ought to get some credit IMO... kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5W2ppuNeZV-qaM

[@scienceMicroguy77]

This guy is obviously rich, smart, and extremely handy at building stuff.

[@apictureoffunction]

I like and appreciate living in a house and staying in one spot, but I'm always drawn to amazing drivable builds like this. Seems like such a cozy lifestyle

[@TheMooseMan25]

This is by far one of the most bad ass things I have ever seen. This dude definitely has a remarkable engineering mindset in how he makes all the mods look so perfect for the build and make perfect sense for him. I would love to go overlanding and even live in this thing. Heck, if I could pay him $100k to make me an exact duplicate of this, I would. I've driven so many M1097s and other LMTVs in the military but seeing one turned into this is awesome!

[@drivetheglobe]

Thank you!

[@Arjuna1901]

same, i would pay this guy to build something identical

[@davidwayne6318]

@@drivetheglobe excellent 👌 rig, I have a similar setup and wonder if you could let me know the bike covers you have. I mount my MTB outside and I need a heavy duty cover for it, 👍 thanks

[@drivetheglobe]

@@davidwayne6318 they are from a company called zealpro

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is Our Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic Scroll: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@treesb201]

This is incredible. I’ve never seen anything like this before and I’m impressed with all he fit inside. I would have never guessed looking at the exterior that you can fit a home inside, or that it would look so modern and pretty.

[@solisfilia5722]

This is the best driving home ever.

[@tamihixx9285]

Why I can never find a smart, adventurous and rugged man like this in the real world is beyond me😊. Very impressive build. X

[@glenng.8254]

Come to Canada and meet me baby...

[@jdwool08]

Looking too hard

[@Yennsanity]

That rig is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen! My fav thing he said was “just get out there & do it.” My fav part of the rig was the rainfall shower. He inspired me to take my dream life by the reigns. Love from TX

[@victormudrack3406]

What determination, and creativity he has. Fantastic rig. Thanks for profiling him.

[@cggage]

I am impressed with Mike's craftsmanship. I cannot imagine anyone looking at any aspect of this and not presuming it to be a factory-built vehicle. Just amazingly well done!

[@nuthinbutlove]

Geez! Dude! Best! Build! Ever!!!

[@shannonking6328]

He has such a good sense of style as well as being so logical in his design.

[@deecilla5087]

Winning pieces for me are the two sinks, the full sized shower and separate bathroom, the stove, and the full bed. He maximized what space he had and added that jutted out extension for his bedroom. What a beauty of a build it is.

[@MakeupMobster]

This is my favorite I think I’ve seen so far. I was totally not expecting the inside to look so warm and inviting. I love everything about this truck tho. I think I’d feel very safe in it. The only thing I think i wouldn’t like is that you cannot access the driver part from the back. You have to go outside. As a woman I wouldn’t like that. I’d want to be able to move if I felt unsafe and get out without having to go outside…but this vehicle just looks safe and it’s awesome and beautifully done.

[@CSAdityaHoon]

nahh it's ok with that noone will gonna hurt you 💪🏼

[@madeleinerose7090]

Sounds like you need to arm yourself. Or perhaps it’s simply not the life for you? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Holy crap, this build is fantastic. Well thought out and looks very functional. The kitchen is beautiful.

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice guy, and great use of a military truck. I definitely like the white scheme inside, it has all the comfort without lacking function. Stay Safe & Healthy... Abrazos

[@marjorjorietillman856]

Awesome build! My only suggestion would be to leave one or two of the motorcycles with a trusted family member, because that would lighten up the load quite a bit. Just leave the one attached for your use! Otherwise, it seems like a real home, because nothing is lacking, and it looks so secure that he never has to worry about staying safe!

[@jorgensen8]

Wow. I was all set to have a negative impression but was blown away with not only the amenities, but the execution, technically as well as artistically. And the layout is just as we'd do it, big kitchen, good size bathroom and desk. Only two niggling issues. I would have combined the shower and toilet into a wet bath to save space, but your execution is first class. Then the bike rack in back cuts down on exit angle. Again, a small issue and we wouldn't rock climb with our RV either. What I love most of all is the money saving ideas so tastefully done. The cab insulation for example looks OEM.

[@drivetheglobe]

Thank you!

[@px7355]

@@drivetheglobe Do you mind me asking how do you make a living while on the road? Or do you just save up enough that you don't have to worry about money?

[@PopsMedlong]

We met Mike in a campground in Mass. We didn't have time to see the vehicle inside so thanks for the tour.

[@holly7010]

Stellar layout & job. Love everything about the rig. What an intelligent down to earth man.... Nice combo of qualities. Enjoy your life and always be healthy.

[@MrG77]

This guy has done something most of us would love to do. Rig up and go anywhere. Amazing.👍

[@carolinemaja2199]

Yep! And he's got the skills to buid, wich is a real advantage.

[@stillstormie7222]

That he did it all in a pair o' crocs is mind blowing...😆✌🏼😉

[@anayelisoria37]

I'v been watching motorhomes and expedition vehicles videos almost daily since 2020 and I can say this is definitely on my TOP 5. Amazing job, amazing! 👏👏

[@parkerallen1418]

I laughed out loud when he said he keeps a separate fridge for the beers right next to the driver seat.

[@shaunadumelle1624]

He's got it ALL! He thought of literally everything, inside and out.

[@ianmiller6040]

That separate bathroom and shower is the best part of the build! No more wet-bath!

[@janettavculek9308]

You have done the best job I've ever seen. What a total rebuild. I could go on and on, but other comments have already done that. What a great military truck with such low mileage and how you softened it up to be so comfortable. A+++++

[@fraglo]

This is unbelievable!! I can’t believe how well this has been thought out.

[@_Synthesize_Me_]

If anyone ever asks me what my dream RV would look like then I’m showing them this. Absolutely perfect.

[@suemcknight9051]

He says what so many others say : “ Just Do It! Get out there & Do It!” And, he certainly has. So dang well. 👏👏👏 👌. Great video. I’m a 79yr. old female & I think I’m jealous 😁😂. In my next life I’m going to do it! 💞

[@daily_grid]

He's so proud of his build and I am too.

[@edyue1]

Humble, down to earth, intelligent and articulate. Seems like a really cool dude.

[@kamikazitsunami]

That's awesome! That guy's got some style. I love the ceiling and the shower and the kitchen and that cool light that he opened up. I like how we got his motorcycle up on the back and the steps up.

[@julieguenther4422]

That light is perfect for what we need! Is it really called a "puzzle light"? Where can it be purchased? There is one on Amazon that does not seem to open...

[@toddr1124]

@@julieguenther4422 like most of the rest of his interior, those lights can be found at IKEA. They have a couple different designs/colors. 🙂

[@SheHuntsZombies]

Holy smoke that is a beast and beauty all in one. I would gladly survive the apocalypse in that!

[@richr7604]

One of the nicest conversations i've seen on a S&S military vehicle. Thanks for sharing.

[@mohork]

That overlander on the outside already looks good. These usually go for when done up as a motorhome, for around $500.000 USD, fully set up like this off road vehicle.

[@UltimateAnarchy]

My wife and I had a very similar solar/Aircon setup on our last rig and just in case anyone is curious, those little window units take very little power. I picked one up at Walmart for $150 so yeah, I agree they're a great solution and if it ever fails (they rarely ever do) you can easily afford a new one and there are Walmarts everywhere. It wasn't mentioned in this video, but we could run ours on 425 watts of power, on high cold (full blast) and since we had 1,200 watts on the roof it never even drew anything from the batteries. There was enough power left over that we could also run the microwave, watch TV, etc. all day long AND keep the batteries fully charged. We didn't start tapping into that reserve battery power until a couple hours before sunset but had plenty of juice to keep powering everything in the rig until around midnight every night and still had about 20% to 25% on the batteries by morning which with lithium is still well over 12 volts but then the sun comes up and begins charging them back up. Rinse and repeat. A decent-sized solar setup with lithium batteries is one of the best investments you can possibly make with an Overlanding rig. It's expensive at first, but SO well worth it!

[@drivetheglobe]

Nice! Good to hear about others set ups.

[@alanhat5252]

thank you for giving us detail on your real-world setup.

[@drivetheglobe]

@@alanhat5252 your welcome!

[@Berrypancakes229]

Where was the window unit?

[@UltimateAnarchy]

@@Berrypancakes229 In the kitchen window.

[@rebelchild9905]

WHOA!!WHO WOULD OF THUNK IT? SO 😎 COOL ,DEFINITELY CREATIVE!!

[@bogdan1213]

this type of trucks can be the future. travel with your home and work anywhere. it will be this or pods provided by your workplace.

[@pavel9652]

Why bother? The workplace will replace you with ai and cloud storage ;)

[@rodwilliams4170]

Nice work!! This truck is a reflection of the planning that went in to it. Love the interior living and driving spaces!! Well done

[@bethcollier3789]

Most impressive, and I'm in love with it. Thnx for the opportunity to see inside this magnificent self-build.

[@fibroflash]

You took the 3rd seat out but I still got blown away. I'm impressed with how attractive everything is- and I wasn't even going to watch the video because I didn't think I'd like it- but the intro challenged me to let you prove it's greatness.

[@CubanRider]

Been driving these trucks for nearly 19 years. I'm in love with this build.

[@adamh7947]

The bump out on the back is such a good idea.

[@blupoppy608]

what a beautiful result. You are very clever and very artistic I didn't expect the inside to look so amazing lol...Really Nice!

[@jiggsjohnson7279]

One of the best builds I've ever seen.

[@8drifit]

What a rig! The inside kitchen would be exactly how i would want mine maped out, if i ever could afford such a BEAST 👌 great job done for sure.

[@ARCHONFella]

by far the best mobile home i've seen on youtube.

[@sandeeknight3663]

Mike you did a great job in your home, I Love it!

[@leahunfeigned5955]

This is gorgeous. Looks better and more roomy than some apartments I've seen in Northern cities. I could live in something like this relatively comfortably.

[@tanishatyson4158]

The best one I’ve ever seen! I love the fact that the shower is separate from the bathroom I can’t stand to see them together. 🔥🔥

[@Lizzy00088]

Best conversion I've ever seen. Mike is brilliant.

[@lorendjones]

I love the way you do your videos....they're all about the owner/builder, not you. It's all in their own words. The passion they have for their projects and lifestyle really comes through in spades. Keep it up!

[@mysticalmisty9772]

Oh Wow weren’t expecting the inside to be like that, it’s amazing FairPlay!

[@Karrikua]

That was a very beautiful home. Inside, I didn’t even notice it was a truck. Lovely.

[@janiceoldham1794]

That space is gorgeous!! The ceiling is awesome.

[@funkygoobermelon]

Very humble guy. He insists he’s not a professional but he’s combined the functionality of a truck that looks like it can drive on the moon, with the interior of a fancy studio apartment. What an awesome build!

[@davidandrew348]

this is a well thought out rig! impressive

[@freddiem8801]

I wish I was This talented, this chap has done a marvellous job converting this lorry. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@mikemalone9896]

What a wonderful home! I can’t believe you did it yourself and in such a short time!

[@justmy2cents769]

The best truck conversion so far! This is a masterpiece!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[@robinireland810]

Dr Who might learn a few tips for the Tardis here. You can tell it’s not a “designed” affair; far more practical and frankly better than something that would cost ten times as much. I lived in vehicles for more than half my life, and enjoyed it, but I sure wish I could’ve had some of the creature comforts that we now take for granted. Lithium batteries and efficient solar are such a game changer. Lovely home.

[@davebirch2543]

I keep randomly bursting into giggles every time I think about him dozing off, snuggling his stuffed dinosaur. 🤣🤣

[@TheUrryx]

The fact that this truck has so low milage at the moment it was purchased adding a lot of value for this incredible build. Nicely done, Sir, nicely done.

[@stanleyshedd2643]

Nothing like a DOD budget to be able to discard expensive vehicles after 5000 miles.

[@wildbill23c]

Most likely belonged to a National Guard unit, they only get ran maybe a few hours/miles a month, they sit about 95% of the time at many units. I was lucky to drive our LMTV at my National Guard unit almost daily as a supply NCO, so ours racked up a lot of miles, but a lot of military vehicles get little use. They sit and idle more than they get driven.

[@davidpastecchi2751]

i bought this truck at auction, it came from upstate NY Army base. i built the extension one the back... plasma cut the lifting joints off the truck, relocated the exhaust, built the rack, ladders,brushbars on front, put an rv door and blocked out one of the windows for the shower... repaired many mechanical issues... then a turn of events happened and i sold the truck to him... for more than he is stating and why he is taking credit for all my hard work??? who knows??? of you want to see how i welded up everything.... just email me :)

[@awakentruth1116]

@@davidpastecchi2751 Good on you for calling this guy out! 👊 Great work, David! You deserve the credit for the build

[@tammyburke9453]

@@davidpastecchi2751 whaaaaat? Steam coming from my ears. Yeah would totally love to hear your info! I would flip out seeing this video! Thanks for posting and congrats on your find and ideas.

[@j.v.1973]

Wow I'm impressed with this awesome home on wheels! He has good taste 😁👍

[@TecOneself]

Fantastic, I love the man that comes with it!!! So constructive and adventurous!! Unique!