Electrical, Insulation and 1200 WATTS of Solar Power - Off Grid Tiny Home Box Truck (Part 2)

I'll try to keep this series down to only a couple more parts at most, I want to get back to mainline content soon. Though, I've been having trouble choosing one thing I am super passionate about. This whole DIYing thing has really captured my attention for the time being. In an odd contrast to the previous schoolyear working as a teacher, I am finding this intense physical labor to be exceptionally rewarding, and fulfilling. It's hard work, but I can do as I like, and don't have anything holding me back, or pushing down on me. It's nice.

[@coololi07]

so much progress this episode you make it look easy haha

[@TheQuietPartisLoud]

I'm definitely squeezing a lot of things in. Each of the sped-up clips is set to play at 6000% speed 😂

[@linin7446]

dont forget to install a fire extinguisher in the future for emergencies

[@TheQuietPartisLoud]

This! I want to make sure I echo this, too. We'll be getting an automatic fire suppressant. They make powder "bombs" that pop open at certain temperatures. We'll be placing one right next to the battery and inverter.

[@wastedfriar]

Fantastic build! I've been working on my own van build to cope with rent or escape it rather. I am in Littleton coincidentally. I also don't have a box truck I have a promaster so I only have to deal with about a third of the space you have. Can you link the AC unit please?

[@TheQuietPartisLoud]

It's a "Senville LETO Series Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump" that you can get on Amazon. I found it pretty easy to install, but I followed a guide here on KZbin very, very closely. If you go through with pulling a vacuum and letting the refrigerant flow yourself, you won't get access to the complete warranty. So I took that risk. If you want to make sure you have a complete warranty you have to get the card signed by a licensed HVAC. Also, in terms of size the outside condenser is kind of big. Bigger than I thought it would be honestly. But I can tell you now that with insulation In the truck it can get the inside down to 62° F. Which is literally better than the actual house we rent.

[@iam4iamWe]

Also, do you have a 2nd safety exit?

[@TheQuietPartisLoud]

I'm counting the rear door, and the front door through the cab right now.

[@iam4iamWe]

Question: No walkway from cab to back? Or you will walk over the futon/couch and under the bed?

[@TheQuietPartisLoud]

Yep, we'll just crawl through. Neither of us mind it.

[@Beasearcher]

you should most definitely get a first aid kit in the truck. i think it could be beneficial, in case of emergencies, and to get quick action. i can dm you some resources on how to DIY it, or you can buy a high quality one for like $350.

[@TheQuietPartisLoud]

We've got a medium sized kit in a bin we keep in the back for now. Anytime we go out we make sure it's in the truck. Tire pumps, tools, etc. We actually had a flat like 2 days ago and it kept us from being stranded. I might look into adding more first aid stuff though. Especially stashing some of my medicines.

[@GeorgeWashingtonLaserMusket]

"Because rent is $3000" Ah so you live in California? New York? I'm not trying to make a joke here guessing. Rents are insane in my state but I'm in one of the two "major" cities of Kentucky and you can easily find places for $850. (Also people for California and NY I don't suggest moving here unless you're cool with the second amendment, like REAL cool with it)

[@TheQuietPartisLoud]

I'm from Ohio originally. Apparently even THERE, rent is something like $1200+ for a one room apartment in many towns. When I was a kid $1200 a month got you a whole two story house.