Given that you are not a carpenter and you had such a tight timeline, I think you did an amazing job with this!!!
@matthewainsbury15484 жыл бұрын
You mean a joiner?
@tobyh20264 жыл бұрын
@@matthewainsbury1548 nah, carpenter is pretty much the same thing
@four-x-trading56064 жыл бұрын
Dope!!! Love love love the colors
@tobyh20264 жыл бұрын
@GLAMOR SOCIAL who says we are from America?
@tobyh20264 жыл бұрын
@GLAMOR SOCIAL also no one said she was bad to do this😂
@brokeboisentertainment85253 жыл бұрын
Pulling that original door off was genius. Many of y'all don't know this but there's no emergency latch to let someone free so I really can't blame him for cutting that out
@Ctruong887 ай бұрын
Also roll doors are prone to drag outside filth inside the truck and closing the roll part off is a mf sometimes. Not to mention the extra weight it adds; I’d rather have a shower or something more useful that’s not gonna rattle and squeak all drive.
@mepucket30296 ай бұрын
Could you have moved the latch to the inside so you would have had an extra protection? Also something to keep the latch from locking you out accidentally?
@mariawinzler4 жыл бұрын
I hate how people in this present world, so negative to anything anyone does. My friend I can say you did a good job. You had to motivation to do something positive for you and your family. Awesome job sir. Plus your wife was at your side helping with this process. Ignore the negative Nancys out there.
@LambieSamba4 жыл бұрын
Mareya Cannenta- Negative Normans you mean, right?
@carolyndiedrich98164 жыл бұрын
ANYONE NEGATIVE ABOUT HIS WORK IS OUT OF JEALOUSY.......and some people are just mean 😢
@donwilliams2914 жыл бұрын
This is a GREAT video and exactly what I was looking for in building a rear wall in my 6x10 enclosed trailer with rear door that folds down. I plan on leaving the rear door in place and when lowered down, it will become a deck for relaxing on.
@gabrieldillon113 жыл бұрын
people who ride in with uninformed opinion with absolutely no idea what they are talking about, it makes no difference what way up the vapour barrier is placed for the love of god..... ultracrepidarian!!!!
@lindawoods79483 жыл бұрын
Love
@FreshAirRules2 жыл бұрын
So smart to use the original wall holes to mount everything. It doesn't seem like most people do this yet it offers so many advantages. You're an excellent thinker and planner. This was so well done, especially mentioning the previous shortcomings and what you've learned so far. A lot of people wouldn't have the courage to do that. Very commendable.
@GrymsArchive4 жыл бұрын
As someone who's been a "Handyman/Jack of all trades" for 40+ years I'll say this: For your First build You did *One hell of a job!*
@portnuefflyer4 жыл бұрын
Same here, well done for someone not in the trades.
@freedomforourfallen37552 жыл бұрын
That’s the truth.
@choneyb542 жыл бұрын
YES HE DID!!
@robertcortez45822 жыл бұрын
Never make excuses for what other people say. You built it and it's probably perfect for your happiness. The haters' just moved on to another yt video to spew criticism.
@carolhewett37564 жыл бұрын
You have done nothing to apologize for. Alot of wise choices. The thin plywood and 2x2s is the way you keep the weight as light as possible. Happy travels!
@bewater84173 жыл бұрын
Exactly! People overbuild their vans and a lot of them are most likely overweight. I am planing to park my motorcycle inside my box truck and need to be cautious how to build with the available 1000 kg.
@kriskabin3 жыл бұрын
Yup, keeping the weight down in these nomad rigs is important!
@brianvanlandingham60473 жыл бұрын
Bro iv done Carpentry for over 30 yrs. And what you have built "own it like a boss" I am very impressed with your build . May God bless you and your family on the road with all his blessings...
@littlemisssunshine29314 жыл бұрын
I love how you have done the voice over after the filming to explain everything you are showing. That is so much more useful than those who either just show the time lapse; put written comments on that go to fast to read; or occasionally pause the video to explain something. Your way is much more useful. I also love how you tackle the questions you have had regarding your build and how you explain your successes and mistakes. Thank you for sharing.
@joeboucher69113 жыл бұрын
100% agree with you, the only way to explain do-it-yourselfer.
@curlymaple423 жыл бұрын
The timelapse is cool to watch when they were painting the interior as you could see the paint drip on the wall under the bolt face then they got it at the end! Lol!!
@andreawisner73583 жыл бұрын
I love it. You don't have to justify yourself for painting the framing. Don't worry about the trolls who question every step. Dawn of Van Life is building out a box truck right now.
@David_S524 жыл бұрын
For not having carpentry experience you did an amazing job. As for painting the frame work it actually is a benefit in case you get in moisture or sweating inside. I've been in the paint and construction business over 38 years. It will help prevent mildew issues if that does happen. I'd do the same thing. The Tyvek wrap can go right side up, or upside down. It don't make any difference at all. People just like to be critics. You did well.
@frankwolf3892 ай бұрын
I think I would like to do the same thing as you did but I'll put the entrance door in the middle. My wife is in a wheelchair, and since RV makers refuse to do something for her, the ramp will work just fine. We can go RVing again! You did a great job, and you only have yourself to think about. Not negative commenters!
@jennifergraham6124 жыл бұрын
It takes a real man to admit errors, good on him.
@pparsons26683 жыл бұрын
I didn't see any mistakes:) I never heard about the T11 moisture/sealing issue. What I would say is get a quality exterior paint and fully seal it so no moisture gets in. You can even get the color matched to keep the log cabin look. No moisture in.. none needs to get out. Like others have said I think its a great job,looks good and it works. Nothing will ever be perfect so enjoy it and fix anything that requires it when it comes up. I thought the way you reused the original holes was brilliant. Enjoy your rig and thanks for sharing your build.
@DaReff4 жыл бұрын
Now this is what I call an excellent KZbin video. Love how open he is with everything and why he did it.
@josullivan51893 жыл бұрын
I love your honesty and ability to own up to your mistakes. No one is dumb for learning.
@macspelling22394 жыл бұрын
I love to see people go out and tackle things they've never done before.
@speedbuggy16v4 жыл бұрын
This, to many people are afraid to try something because they MAY fail. How else do you learn?
@irvingr.fatback8863 жыл бұрын
Bait and tackle shop.
@mjremy26053 жыл бұрын
Outstanding build! You are really something, Cole. What a great layout. You give your kids the best bed/ playhouse in the van too. What a lovely family you have. Bet they have high IQs with all that traveling. Looking forward to seeing more of this build in your past videos. Subscribed.
@richardtorres81094 жыл бұрын
Totally custom build my friend exactly what so many people wish for , yet too afraid to tackle it! You are a true pioneer!💪🏼
@warrenvince6573 жыл бұрын
I build this kind of stuff all the time for a living, well done both of you... Great Job! The next build will be even better and the one after that a dream! but for now, the current one will be a blast for all of the family... enjoy :)
@THEHORSELOVER2352 жыл бұрын
Do you have a business or do you work for someone? I would like a job converting vehicles or bulid tiny houses but i have no experience
@gumarutahigwa Жыл бұрын
I'm interested. What are your terms? I'd like to have one made for me & my family of 9 (3 kids + 6 adults) as I learn how it's done including maintenance.
@brendanlovett47004 жыл бұрын
There’s a reason it’s called DIY , so many people think they are experts .. you did a great job
@JoePAcalaughs3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Bunch of jabronis in comments sometimes.
@ludmillaroman3 жыл бұрын
of all these type of videos of these kind of projects, for some reason- this is my favorite. Good stuff.
@jimmcgee31114 жыл бұрын
It doesn’t make any difference what direction the house wrap is put on. I’ve done construction for over 40 years.
@ericagibbons76974 жыл бұрын
it must have been some OCD people cuz I don't understand whether it's right side up or right-side down as long as it's not backwards. Lol.
@johntatman91684 жыл бұрын
Who thought that was correct, obviously they don't work in construction. Tyvek "right" side up, too funny.
@doomman7004 жыл бұрын
Yea someone confused Stuccowrap or Drainwrap which is directional.
@pendragon19974 жыл бұрын
If anyone is curious, here is the direct quote from Tyvek: "Tyvek® HomeWrap®, Tyvek® StuccoWrap®, Tyvek® DrainWrap™ and Tyvek® CommercialWrap® are equally effective in both directions and the logo may be on the inside or outside. "
@doomman7004 жыл бұрын
Joe Princena you are leaving out part of that “Tyvek® HomeWrap®, Tyvek® StuccoWrap®, Tyvek® DrainWrap™ and Tyvek® CommercialWrap® are equally effective in both directions and the logo may be on the inside or outside. However, Tyvek® StuccoWrap® and Tyvek® DrainWrap™ have a specially engineered surface that should be placed with the grooves facing outwards in a vertical direction.”
@johnryan96264 жыл бұрын
Man, there is NOTHING to say negative about your work or finished product!!!! Great job.
@QueenJosephine854 жыл бұрын
People clearly have nothing better to do than be on KZbin criticizing how people choose to live their life. I think yall did a good job! I wouldnt know where to start in converting anything to anything! Thanks for the video!!! I wish you and your family the very best in your lifes endeavors!!!!
@bryantford30544 жыл бұрын
You did a great job, especially since you said you've never built anything before. That's good parenting where you give your kids the real bed while you sleep on the cushions. 👍🏻 No matter what the negative comments say, you have built something with your own hands & have tons of memories to last a lifetime. Congratulations.
@christinetaylor67644 жыл бұрын
You did a great job and people should stop being so critical. It is generous of you to explain what you did, how you did it, why it was done that way, and what you would do differently. We never grow if we refuse to try. Look at your creation...it's beautiful!
@KevinLeigh4 жыл бұрын
Sorry that you felt the need to address the naysayers in this world. I appreciate not only the awesome simplicity of your design but the fact that you took the time to create a video and share it. Well done.
@davidschmidt60133 жыл бұрын
Your kids are lucky. My dad (and us boys) liked to 'camp', and he bought a 'pop-up' type of camper. My mom (and my sister) hated camping in it. My folks had had problems all along, but the fight that finally led to the divorce was while we were camping and, so help me god, it was over a can of beans. To have a family that enjoys adventure, camping, sightseeing, etc. AS A FAMILY, especially in a camper that the kids know was built by their own daddy, with them in mind, is a blessing. Great vid, thanks for sharing. All good things to you and your family! Cheers!
@johnswartz78724 жыл бұрын
Inexperienced people are “yanking your chain” about the upside down tievek... it does not matter
@cryptoslacker-4644 жыл бұрын
Lol. That's funny 🤣 pretty sure you are right about that 😃
@patrickbodine13003 жыл бұрын
Yup.😒🙄😔😉👍
@miker25859 ай бұрын
This is an amazing video. I wish more KZbinrs would watch this and follow suit. I appreciate your humility. Blessings to you guys. Peace
@agentofficerthomasa.porter1074 жыл бұрын
Cole there is no saving grace with a rolling door. They make noise & air gets in them & just a pain in the but to deal with. There great for moving vans not living vans. You made a great choice to take it out. You also get more room as the rolling door takes up much space at back & ceiling. always, Tommy :-)
@StapleCactus4 жыл бұрын
I'd think it's more for camouflage. Keep the wall as built but a roll-up covering that will keep people from thinking it's a house. Necessary? Absolutely not. But it's good to have if you feel like you need to hide what the truck is for safety.
@upnorthviking8234 жыл бұрын
@@StapleCactus yepp they lost the stealth effect...can probably only park at a camp ground to sleep! With the door it was anywhere they wanted
@questioner15964 жыл бұрын
@@StapleCactus the wall as built goes right to the ceiling, but the roll-up door goes under the ceiling. To keep the inside well insulated, it would need a false ceiling underneath.
@StapleCactus4 жыл бұрын
@@questioner1596 Which is completely doable. It takes extra time which he didn't have, so I understand.
@Dmanpeterson4 жыл бұрын
There is still space to add some sort of canvas/vinyl roll down wall. That way it could provide a stealth factor and protection from elements while driving.
@fibranijevidra4 жыл бұрын
That door/cladding color combination looks very nice.
@ssjlkrillin4 жыл бұрын
The comment section: "don't do it that way, do it this way", "you should use brand x instead of y", "if I were you I would blah, blah, blah". Everyone is a flippin' expert on everything all of a sudden and the person making the video can never do anything right. Even Bob Vila would have been called an idiot by some of these people.
@mikelee69363 жыл бұрын
I have built 2 houses, one a 2 story and they are still standing after 3 hurricanes. I saw several things that you did that I would not have thought of, that made your build better and safer. Don't let anyone say otherwise. CONDRADS ON WHAT YOU ACCOMPLISHED.
@melnugent22134 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you made this. That time lapse video is what inspired me to build something like this! I've showed this to some family and friends, and I'm so excited about it. Right now, I'm trying to build up enough savings to buy a retired U-Hual (or something similar, maybe a step van), and buy some tools. It'll be just me & my two cats. And, the first trip I wanna go on is to Mexia, Texas--where some of my family moved, after the #campfire2018. Hopefully within the next year-or-two, I'll be posting my own content for everyone to see & share. 🙂
@ColeWebb4 жыл бұрын
This makes me happy 😁. Please send a comment my way when you get going!
@melnugent22134 жыл бұрын
@@ColeWebb for sure! I'm researching on how you can seal the passage way, between the box & the van. 🧐
@a647384 жыл бұрын
Just did a test camping run for a month with my 2012 Ford Transit box van :) It has now only a bed in the back and it will be a lot of money and work before it is finished. A box car is much more easy to work with as it is totally box shaped, a normal van is much more work as nothing is box shaped on the inside (sloping walls, and curved ceiling) and everything must be custom built as other vice it will not fit. My van I can put in anything you can in a normal house as long as it is not to big :)
@pyrofful4 жыл бұрын
Awesome definitely post a video on your project. Harbor Freight has SOME great tool to save money for the nonprofessional but some are garbage. If your not a professional and won't build houses but want a new tool harbor freight might be a good option. BTW the biggest sale on all tools is fathers day...NOT Christmas time or black Friday. If you want quality tool brands and can wait shop around Father's Day. Good luck! Make sure the vehicle is running good and not a rust bucket before building.
@largemarge160310 ай бұрын
@@ColeWebb re : photograph of framed rear wall First thought: * moisture-absorbing material, 24/7/360° permanent condensation?
@ellipsiswellbeing16913 жыл бұрын
Can’t believe people were criticising this - it’s totally awesome, thanks for sharing!
@kenyorgan83084 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Cole. If anything, you probably overbuilt in a few ways. I built a "box" camper on the back of a '63 Chevy pick-up back in 1972 that my then wife and I took from WI to LA, up the coast into Canada, back down through WI and on to AR. We actually lived in it for several weeks at a time and were quite comfortable. I used 2X2 red oak as studs in the sidewalls and ran the T-111 horizontal, as you did and insulated it with a cardboard like material that had foam where the corrugation would normally be. Two storm windows with the glass replaced by plexiglass gave us light and ventilation (one on each side). The whole thing could be dismantled in minutes and easily reassembled. Never wrote down any design, just flew by the seat of my pants. The final addition was a storage box over the pick-up cab. The wind resistance against the front wall was really noticeable until I fashioned a storage box with an angled lid. Never had a leak anywhere. I've often thought about converting a box truck like you used, I'm pleased to see how well you made it work. I wish I would have taken more pictures, and maybe done a video, but the technology for doing that just wasn't available. Beyond that camper, though, you're building something much longer lasting and more important. Memories. Beautiful memories. Congratulations.
@stevenreeves13944 жыл бұрын
Hey you built this for yourself and you did what you thought was best. You aren't selling this to others or warrantying it forever or for compliance with any codes. I think you did a great job and appreciate you putting this out there. Thank you!
@bobo26614 жыл бұрын
Great video I really enjoyed watching it. Unfortunately some people are so miserable in there lives that they go out of there way to nitpick everything in someone’s video. Thanks for sharing..
@mikecreswell49974 жыл бұрын
I think you did one hell of a great job for not being a carpenter and with limited time anybody that says different probably couldn’t build their own anyway
@satinwhip3 жыл бұрын
Most people who can read "Dupont" right side up can read it upside down. I think it turned out fine on a short timetable. As long as you and your family like it and it suits your needs that's all that matters.
@karendionne22283 жыл бұрын
As impressed as I am with your conversion and build - I am even more impressed with your kindness that comes across in your video. The way you are responding to, what were probably some very negative comments that you received on your initial video, will cause me to return to your channel. Stay on your kindness path. Our world needs more of it. 🙏
@raysboatingandadventure12773 жыл бұрын
What a good dad, always thinking of the kids! Great job.
@mrffe3 жыл бұрын
For someone with no experience, you are one talented young man! I clicked this because in the mid 1970's, my husband (r.i.p.) did a similar thing with a bread truck. Those were the days most people only had expensive RV's, our daughter was a little bit mortified by the huge red truck. You did an amazing job, and the connection you have with your family is so evident and refreshing!!!
@jedics14 жыл бұрын
People are realising this is a superior choice to a van by every metric apart from parking convenience and the fuel costs of long range travel. I did a larger version of a similar design for a fraction of the price of most youtubers with more than double the space I see vanlifers doing. Building it out is way easier because its all square and cheaper because you can use what is available for houses.
@curlymaple423 жыл бұрын
Yeh, we were looking at truck bed campers and busses and then came across this idea and it makes way more sense!!
@squigglove Жыл бұрын
Yes, I appreciate videos that go over mistakes and mishaps, it's important. There are so many misleading videos showing people to do things in ways that are utterly unsafe or that will be problematic; so I love videos like this.
@traceyflanders3 жыл бұрын
Cool, appreciate you slowing down, being humble and explaining the build. Don't let the haters hate. They're just jelly.
@JosephCompnotta3 жыл бұрын
I think it all looks fantastic!, thanks for showing
@brianralston15794 жыл бұрын
The house rap can go upside down it doesn't matter as a carpenter you did a fine job on this project thanks for sharing
@papoochacoo5 ай бұрын
I love that the door opens inwardly, like it would in a house.
@dermotjameskeogh4714 жыл бұрын
DUDE,HOW CAN ANYONE CRITICIZE WHAT YOUVE DONE FO YOUR TINY HOME,COSD EVERYTHING YOU DID WAS EXCELLENT!..PEOPLE WHO MAKE UNINFORMED COMMENTS REALLY SHOULD RESEARCHJ THEIR 'FIELDS' OF INTEREST BEFORE TRYING TO MAKE YOU FEEL LKIKE A 'FABOON'!,YOUY DEWF GOT MY SUB!..THANK YOU,DERMOT.
@herekitty63093 жыл бұрын
You did an outstanding job PERIOD, I'm a real fan of your work, and admire you for being so tolerant and kind, when so many take the time to be unpleasant!
@marieporter834611 ай бұрын
I like the simplicity of this build. That's what I've been thinking of doing. Finally found someone who doesn't need all the fancy shite. Thanks for sharing.
@harleyfreewheeler15314 жыл бұрын
It doesn't ruin the vapor barrier to install it upside down. That's false. You're safe.
@harleyfreewheeler15314 жыл бұрын
@Nothing Noone yeah ya think!😄😂😅
@mikealvarado6543 жыл бұрын
People get confused. Wether the writing is up or down doesn't matter. BUT... the writing needs to be on the outside for the transpiration to work. It's a one-way barrier.
@jmp1016943 ай бұрын
I couldn’t think of one reason it would honestly. People just like to repeat bad information
@AndrewMacRae-di3jv18 күн бұрын
i know right. that would make zero difference...
@iamher64223 жыл бұрын
And those Uhauls are available everywhere for sale on the cheap. Good job!
@CurtisDrew14 жыл бұрын
For those who think you should have kept the roll up door you should know those things are heavy and leak air like a screen. I would prefer to build a hinged wall, hinged at the bottom, that drops down, if you want security, and can be lowered to make a deck. A 12 volt 2000 lb HFwinch would raise and lower it easy. Then you could easily make a set of flat folding steps up to the deck, and some drop in railings to keep the dogs and kids from falling off the back deck. A small awning and you've got a perfect outdoor patio for watching sunsets. Heck, you could make it a screened in room like the Pop Up Campers have to keep the bugs out. I like the way your camper all came out, and would love to see a few windows on the sides to left the light in and create a cross breezes. My favorite part of my Class A RV is waking up in bed and looking out at the scenery outside our bedroom windows. Sometimes it a Pretty Lake, a cool river, snow covered mountains or just a big green forrest and birds flying about. Well done Cole Webb!
@jamesmoore33464 жыл бұрын
Bottom line, you built it to the best of your ability. If your happy then it does not matter what others think. Noow, what I think, lol, it looks great. Congradulations and hope nothing but the best for you and yours throughout your 'adventures'. Enjoy life to the max!!!!!
@JL4ever4 жыл бұрын
I love this build!! If I did one of these I think I would like to keep the rear roll up door and find a way to incorporate it for disguising everything, lol. Very cool build!! Definitely motivates me to continue with my plans!
@chizepi15574 жыл бұрын
awesome job man. inspired me. was planning on buying a ford transit with my girlfriend down the line. now im on the box truck wave. i appreciate you. much love
@johnkashka8034 жыл бұрын
You did a great job.....ignore the "know it alls."
@jamiesmith13438 ай бұрын
love it!!! You can still put door on the back to make it more stealth, and add a porch if you want. I think it's perfect, I don't have little children so I would put the solar on the shelf and put pull out storage up there, to keep the floor plan clear. Thank you for sharing your building experience with us. God Bless and good travels. Stay safe!!!
@MichaelSchmittMasterMadCraft4 жыл бұрын
That plastic sheeting can go any direction as long as its brand side out, layered as you did. Advertisement. You did a great job man. Video included. Sweet rig.
@l.nassah67283 жыл бұрын
For someone who isn't of the profession of construction or carpentry etc you did a very good job. I'm inspired to build my own I'm the near future. Awesome work!
@jonathanwilliams43482 жыл бұрын
I think that was a great idea, and you did a really awesome job; especially with no construction experience and being rushed for time! Congratulations on becoming such a great team with your wife and building fun and precious memories with your children. Also I'd been looking at pre-built storage buildings to turn into a tiny home. They're actually pretty expensive with non-insulated bare interiors, then the cost of making them livable. However, because of your video I remembered I'd seen these utility boxes taken off of the trucks and sold by themself very cheaply! I could buy one of these and convert it into a tiny home much cheaper than using pre-built storage buildings! So thanks for the idea, and as far as the Negative jerks go, we all could use fewer of them in this life.
@erroleabrown43173 жыл бұрын
God bless yous you did a great job on the van so many good ideas, l hope your all safe and happy
@pablobartelotte45534 жыл бұрын
"Pros" like to inform everyone what they did wrong. The thing to remember is it's a learning/life experience. I've seen people wish they have done it different after their third van. It looks good from here.
@scotthaskins91753 жыл бұрын
Top job lad! Love the log burner. Nice touch 😎💪
@mitch50774 жыл бұрын
For someone inexperienced you sure did a great Job!
@luishernandez57323 жыл бұрын
It looks perfect to me; I bet the majority of negative comments come from people who haven't done anything like that. The table/bed is fantastic!
@andrewcrimmins81733 жыл бұрын
I really want to pull the plug and do something like this. I love the ideas about insulating and framing in an efficient way. I will definitely be putting a wood burning stove in as well as looking at another way to heat off propane or what have you so that I can heat at a minimum temperature when I am away or give an option of not getting up in the middle of the night or trying to use wet wood. I'm curious as to if you thought about having the door swing out instead to save a bit of swing space but it looks like the top of the door might be a problem on the truck frame. I will have to think about that for my own build. Definitely like the more house-like look with framing the back. You don't want it to look like just a box truck you want it to be homey :)
@SSR000003 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed with what you and your wife accomplished with this built - and without any real carpentry experience! Well done! And relationship goals, right there. Some very valuable tips - thanks for that - I'm getting ready to built one of my own. And cudos to you for acknowledging where you made mistakes. Hugs to you both from Zambia, Africa.
@fredishaffer16364 жыл бұрын
Not even knowing what to do first, second, this-this was really helpful. Thanks!!
@amywalker75153 жыл бұрын
That would have taken me a couple of years. to make. Amazing how know-how and a bit of help can speed things up.
@flooshoomoo71044 жыл бұрын
I want to live in a uhaul sooo bad, probably keep it stealth tho. Seeing ur THOW look so livable for 4 makes me feel like I would have so much space still.
@tesscot3 жыл бұрын
I also live in a wet, humid area and use a VERY small, CUTE dehumidifier. Great job on the fan install and the cedar is a good idea and pretty.
@sonjacapo92444 жыл бұрын
Love it! The part where tou put in a fan on the roof l was thinking adding a sun roof would add more natur lighting too! ☺
@AmazingPhilippines14 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks for sharing your build.
@gorillaninja784 жыл бұрын
Only thing I would’ve done was put a big door on the back so that it would lift out the the bottom and swing up so that you have an instant awning! For rain 👍🏻 but cool build ✌🏻🇨🇦
@pyrofful4 жыл бұрын
Yeah with bug netting draped down for a bug free meal outside! Cool idea
@curlymaple423 жыл бұрын
We saw that on some of the truck cap camper builds and liked the idea of a flip up door for the awning effect and a regular door for normal entry. With that space behind the outside window/door wall there's plenty of room too!
@elainebraden25653 жыл бұрын
DuPont belly up would be one of the best things to happen for our planet! You guys did a great job on the entire project!
@douglasharley24404 жыл бұрын
awesome build!...respect. i am almost done with my stealth off-grid tiny house built inside an used penske e350 box truck, but it's TOTALLY different style than yours. lol, as i've discovered during my build, you can watch a million van/truck builds, but every vehicle is different, and all plans have issues and punches must be rolled-with. xD i will definitely post a video and maybe inspire someone like you have done. peace
@mianahmed15434 жыл бұрын
You and your lady did a great job I am a contractor in California and I am very impressed with your build. Good Work
@roxxic36774 жыл бұрын
I love it.....I 'm looking for a. U - haul to convert into living space why'll I travel for 6 months a year in the flea market circuit. Love what you did. Only difference I plan on using a couple of solar panels for energy that I'll remove them wheb traveling. Also I'm going to have a vent and a camper heat and air conditioning unit installed. Also I not removing the original van door its staying. Going to build a wall with a door and eitherone or two windows too. Like I said before great 👍 job love what you did. Ah some!.
@patrickbodine13003 жыл бұрын
You made it to be what you wanted. Great job!
@jasonrusoff75113 жыл бұрын
Great job overall. I'm hoping to find someone who's done something similar with the rear wall, but kept the rolling door. I'd like to do that if I can figure out how to keep the roll up door but still seal the inner wall.
@mrchickene18054 жыл бұрын
I don't care what anybody else said, you are very talented just to conceive this in your mind. and then build it. I couldn't do it. Good job.
@ApPersonaNonGrata4 жыл бұрын
Without an alternate door for exiting, it was a good idea to remove the original sliding door. Because otherwise someone could close it with people inside, and they'd be trapped.
@STARTFLEETTACTICALOPS4 жыл бұрын
Great job on your home on wheels. My wife and I have just completed our new home on wheels. We just retired and we plan touring all over Canada. What our 17 foot U Haul has is a shower and believe me my wife loves it. Remember the old saying, " Happy wife equals Happy life ". Awesome video and much love and respect from Canada.
@CarMaintenanceGuy4 жыл бұрын
See all the thumbs down on this video? I bet those are landlords that are pissed off that they lost another customer to somebody who became self sufficient. :)
@deverm003 жыл бұрын
Perfect enough for me to be comfortable in. Great job.
@martyborquez47044 жыл бұрын
I sell Tyvek it doesn’t matter which way you install it
@brianvanlandingham60473 жыл бұрын
Wow you really rocked that build . It's priceless thank you for sharing . I love when a plan comes together , stay safe and enjoy your life on the road as a free American .
@marandaportillo35054 жыл бұрын
So me and my best friend want to make one of these when we graduate from H.S I just want to know how much did this cost you, it is amazing
@GreatLakes2473 жыл бұрын
If you find the box truck at Auction for $2,000 then I imagine only another $1,000 or less depending on how good of deals you find. Not rocket science or expensive to do that. If you do not have the tools or cannot borrow them, I would guess another $200 or less for cheap Harbor Freight or Walmart ones.
@portnuefflyer4 жыл бұрын
I like the radiused/curved corners, front and back, on the U-Haul trucks. Much more aerodynamic and lower drag then just square corners.
@garretthorner4 жыл бұрын
I’m here because the advanced RV B Box cost $380,000
@jordanmathieson43473 жыл бұрын
Good job , thanks for sharing your build out. Being a tradesman you can always learn from others . Still learning , shout to brothers & sisters that move the wheel forward.
@followyourbliss1013 ай бұрын
i like how you recessed the door/back part enough to be able to store some stuff outside. if you wanted it more stealthy, you could install a canvas roll up 'door' that would make less obvious that it's been turned into an rv when you are rolling
@OutlawReformMinistries7 күн бұрын
I’ve got a retired 32’ gmc 6500 U-Haul. I’m planning on converting it. Out of all the vids I’ve watched, I’ve not gained any knowledge. I did, however, actually get some good ideas from this one. It will be a month or two before I get to start my build; but, I will be publishing my build, here on yt, as well. Ty you for this vid. Oh and the #1 thing I will be taking from this: is that I will be using the same bolt holes, without drilling any new additional holes.
@bweather043 жыл бұрын
I must say, you guys did a tremendous job for your time frame and for not knowing a ton of carpentry. You're truly giving me inspiration as I'm not a carpenter either. And an about to start on my box truck adventure myself.
@dougcampbell76483 жыл бұрын
Very self effacing. I liked that he wasn’t over analyzing everything. Looks like a wonderful adventure wagon! Going to be a lot of memories made there.