SNOWBOARD PRO Converts FIRETRUCK into TINY HOME to Live at Mt Bachelor

Austin Smith is a professional snowboarder who converted a 1953 GMC firetruck into a tiny home on wheels where he lived at Mt Bachelor
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[@Mariolibanable]

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[@DoomSquadTennis]

Haha cool place and good sense of humor. Had a lot of good lines, my favorite was: "It could have been anything that started the fire, it was probably the ashes I set out there in a cardboard box, but it could have been anything. Hard to say."

[@Duecegod101]

haha he seemed so genuine when he said it.. maybe he was

[@Raquii98]

jajajja yess...maybe it was the snow though

[@pterodactyl6577]

Right lol

[@linnymaemullins3319]

😂😂😂

[@haute03]

I'm living for this guy's deadpan sarcasm. Oh, and his house is pretty cool too. :P

[@chris-dempsey]

I'm living for this guy's mullet

[@chris-dempsey]

@@MichaelHarrisonDTOrg 😂 accurate.

[@iammrbeat]

"I built a house on wheels to stay put."

[@wadel.2465]

Mr. Beat lol

[@gypsybelle4757]

Yes! Best quote. Totally resonates with me. Perfectly phrased.

[@U.S.SlaveOfficial]

sub to my channel as I'll be uploading unique diy van conversion for boondocking all over soon.

[@WelcomeToMyDream]

Jeff Zekas _how bout going into debt for a house you DO like in a location that you DO like?_ That's another way of doing it, plenty of KZbin channels for those nice folks.

[@tonycavez]

it's never yours and good luck on paying the house in 20 years

[@tyrwiedemann8600]

He has the most chaotic energy I’ve ever seen and I love it

[@arikthompson5495]

Very charming. He needs his own channel.

[@Username-1939t9]

proceeds to knock down hook but keeps going to show you his coat rack he got on amazon

[@brockwalls1413]

"For the guest bed I went with 2" of foam so it's comfortable, but not too comfortable. Don't want people to overstay their welcome." *click* "We're now in the dining room" Legend.

[@gypsyfirefly8009]

I honestly don’t warm up for guys trying to leaving their DNA around my place either. I’ve got a 40 ft of zen tucked in on a riverbank & people are always try staying over. Sorry dude, we gotta laugh histerically together fir a while before I can share my matteess with you

[@brasstacksboxing409]

@@gypsyfirefly8009 understand completely my guy.....

[@finnatwood7240]

Dont want people to move into my micro dojo

[@Slowhand871]

A fire truck that almost burned down... classic.

[@sharmon1911]

nice catch

[@contentdeleted4978]

How many times u think hes got pulled over. Also how many time u think hes gotten a ticket..

[@aikofujita9198]

The converted Fire engine is cool and unique! But this is the first time that I was more interested in the owner of the vehicle then the vehicle itself . He is quite the character !

[@phillip_james77]

Aiko Fujita pro snowboarders, and skaters man... ill tell ya. i do both, neither professionally. lol. but sarcasm at its finest, along with witty quick one liner comebacks.

[@tazminwheatley1222]

Why is he so cool without even trying

[@spenserrr]

Snowboarding

[@jackjenns1669]

That's how cool works.

[@cubul32]

Because he rides boards and gets money for that? "Hard to say. It could've been anything."

[@patriciastewart2537]

He's trying. Totally Camera Face.

[@roleat]

@T Wilson I'd say boarding is pretty dangerous as far as activities go. Not sure I'd like my son speeding down a snowy mountain lol

[@nicolepownall9151]

“I’m either traveling or injured.” “I built a house on wheels to stay put.” “I dunno, I was just learning how to cook. If you knew how to cook, you could probably make anything on this.” “Fruit baskets I thought were kind of dorky, it is dorky. But it’s kinda nice.” “We got maple syrup down the side of this cabinet. *eats* Aw, man, my maple syrup spilled again. Still good though.”

[@deepsouthmtb2531]

My boy just gets straight to the facts

[@MichelleNovalee]

“It could have been anything that started the fire. But it was probably the ashes that I set out there in a cardboard box. Then the cardboard box caught on fire. But it could have been anything. Hard saying.”

[@kayakchrispy]

Comfortable but not too comfortable

[@jhcoverdrive9287]

@@kayakchrispy keeping them couch surfers in check, lol

[@shawn787]

I'm either traveling or injured. This is awesome lol

[@mr.morris2907]

I'm either traveling or injured. -Austin Smith 2017 😂😂😂😂😂 BRILLIANT

[@brutusbarnabus8098]

This kid is like a low key comedian. So many great quotes. "It kinda runs like shit." "It screams for too much attention." "I'm either traveling or injured." "I built a house on wheels to stay put." "It's comfortable but not too comfortable so people don't over stay their welcome." Hilarious.

[@monopoly1027]

Judging by the outside I thought this was gonna be totally gypsey style full of nick nacks but it's really minimal.

[@2d2la]

I love this dude's personality/sense of humour! Seriously, could watch him all day :-)

[@jimlaliberte6389]

Austin, Love the wheels. Just a heads up. If you put in a piece or two of green wood with dried wood when you go to bed. First three hours dries out wood then it will burn. Probably make it to morning that way. Way cool rig.

[@weston.weston]

After observing his personality outside, I assumed the inside would be a hellish mess but it is a stunning tiny space. I ❤ every inch of his home I feel terrible for judging his home prematurely. I was wrong. Such great content, FLORB!

[@javiersilva1577]

It’s great that you were willing to recognize you were wrong. Today most people are incapable or unwilling to do so. Having said that, there is nothing wrong with making assumptions based on first impressions. That’s why first impressions are important. What is wrong is to stick with those preconceived opinions if they turn out to be wrong.

[@andreismithnow]

That is the coolest looking Vanlife adaptation ever...

[@micheleoftheoaks5506]

This is without a doubt one of the coolest tiny homes on wheels I've seen. This guy's a genius.

[@spideymcgee4718]

Also... he totally calls that suit "Bernie" from Weekend at Bernies. Wonderful

[@redman3583]

I never knew you could do this. I stayed home, went to my local college, got my local job, and live 20 minutes from my parents. As much as I would miss him, I hope my boy does this for a little while.

[@thetalkingfly]

great vid- funny dude- awesome ride

[@codykoplin5337]

Snowboarders.... Super chill

[@ratbxnes]

“Have been meaning to do that for the last 8 months” 😂 This guy is hilarious

[@amilliontoms]

Still haven't figured out why these videos get "dislikes"... c'mon people... it's a freakin' house/firetruck/rolling snowboard wagon... how much cooler can it get?

[@french1375]

toilet?

[@rdeez5974]

One word. Haters my friend. Haters.

[@Elizabethe666]

And where is the shower?

[@joshweaver2577]

Telegraf Stalp also if u have children then you my friend have done that for yourself and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@joshweaver2577]

ElzabetOwlpaw most ski resorts are like camp grounds they have public bathrooms and showers however I would have put 1 in if it were mine.

[@Windkisssed]

The final sentence is priceless!! “This is on the left when it should’ve been on the right - it’s all the little things in tiny spaces - it’s the little things that make all the difference.” Perfect editing!!! Thanks Dylan Lauri

[@jackhughman9450]

"Hows it goin? I'm Austin Smith. This is my firetruck or "micro dojo" I already know enough about this guy to know that a 10 minute video is not long enough.

[@Wedeemgaming]

Never get bored of seeing the many different variations of tiny houses... They are all unique and cool in their own way!

[@alteredstateskustom]

"it could have been anything that started the fire.....maybe the ashes I put in a cardboard box? but really, it could have been anything"

[@alexanderjones8421]

The whole video i was just wondering how fricking comfortable that yellow onesie thing looks

[@Izzy-ik4lm]

alexander jones it’s a snow suit

[@sharmon1911]

ha ha ha....good one

[@jasondesignmedia7495]

That boot hanger is Genius level engineering :D

[@rodanste]

This is one of the best walk-throughs I've ever seen (I've seen about every skoolie conversion out there). I think it's mainly because Austin doesn't take any of it too seriously and his humor just kinda sneaks its way in there. Beautiful space man.

[@FloatingOrbProductions]

Austin's plans are to do a diesel engine swap and possibly convert it to 4x4. What is your favorite part about the Firetruck?

[@andreismithnow]

The porch with the bed frame handrail is awesome

[@seano1334]

Dylan Magaster the stove. You guys never discussed the bathroom situation. What does he do for that?

[@growinglife5094]

The grill for the cubic mini wood stove is pretty killer. Might have to give it to Bernie though!

[@bryantford3054]

I like how it's so open & uncluttered. It's the opposite of living in a van, yet is still mobile. It has more floor space than most RVs. I'd love the simplicity of living in a van, but my claustrophobia says no, no, NO! A Diesel engine swap is a great idea. Expensive, but would be so much more reliable & economical than his current engine. Cool video.

[@norafestegetos-almodozos9568]

Dylan Magaster just the way the front part of the truck looks So pretty. 😊

[@daphnemartz2888]

7:54 I was expecting him to say "nope that's not maple syrup"

[@hugowalter1692]

What a simple, cosy and cool truck/home! Funny and sarcastic guy! Thumbs up for him

[@sofifi03]

This guy bleeds bro energy and I would spend all my time with him during the winters when it’s too cold to surf. I’m literally dying at how quietly sarcastic and how randomly he slides in just like the jokes with a straight face like “Now we’re in the dining room” and “aww my fruit basket”

[@SMafam5]

I agree…get a shell and live in it to see what you need. We have a 6x10 CTC and the metal specialist who made our transforming bed gave us good advice not to build underneath to see if we’d need drawers/separators. Family of 4, what we bring changes on where we go. Can fit boats & poles, paddles on bed and underneath the whole length.👌

[@ericdunthorne1981]

Mt Bachelor is by far my favorite place to snowboard. My friends parents used to live 20min from the slopes. I'd go there every year for a week.

[@monkeytits0]

Did anyone else laugh when they saw his snow suit sitting upright by itself

[@lbl9066]

I was shocked, I had to look twice

[@persianpearl5562]

I've watched hundreds of videos about tiny house, he have the most chaotic energy ever, and i'm liking it

[@beam5037]

Humour and sensibility- to ingredients rarely combined so well. Thanks

[@chasewirth2028]

I love how he's like, ya I sleep here and stuff and it's pretty cool and ya that's basically it

[@micahreese982]

dude the bindings on the ceiling is a great idea thanks for the tour. I'm doing the bindings

[@luboyanev]

Sick man, didn't know Austin Smith was living the van life. He's a really good rider, have heard of him before he wan Transworld rookie of the year maybe 10 years ago. Always nice when there are other extreme sport athletes featured on the channel

[@Papa_Mateo]

This guy in my neighbor on the west side in bend oregon! Literally 4 houses down. Fool has a skate park in his driveway too

[@a.d.morton4624]

He must be a Taurus ♉️😆 Love his dry sense of humor and the cleanliness of his build ✊🏾

[@gypsyfirefly8009]

“I’m either traveling or injured” Looking at that ladder I understand the injury potential.

[@samjl4]

Pretty nice place, not sure why he's called it a 'dojo' and the boot drying is pretty genius, but he has a mullet, that's unforgivable.

[@melissah170]

I wasn't expecting it to be so nice on the inside. Steamed artichokes--nice! Enjoy! Stay safe, warm and uninjured. 😊

[@Gunnar120]

Love how humble this guy is. It makes it look a lot easier to actually make and live in one of these.

[@sailjpt]

his weed is in the "wine drawer" for sure

[@myralawson4543]

Oh man! That is a FANTASTIC Tiny home!! LOVE IT ❤️

[@faze_buendia9514]

Does he not live in his firetruck full time? I love how the inside looks completely different from the outside. From the outside, I'd expect the inside to be log cabin-ish but the stark white walls are a very clean look and makes it look bigger

[@Calebmikesell]

Dude is the official chiller

[@rachelfowler5557]

This guy is hilarious! :D

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

This guy is hilarious. Also how is nobody stealing his snowboards on the outside of his home? The yellow onesie jacket sitting like a person too is just 😂

[@musFuzZ]

This is my favorite house tour ever. Yeah pretty much.

[@shieh.4743]

Easily my favorite vehicle conversion BECAUSE it's an old firetruck. That's flippin' great.

[@Levi_Allen]

Heck yes! I was waiting for this one.

[@bdsmith21]

"micro dojo"....aaannnnd it broke down. But really, it's awesome! Thanks for making the world a more interesting place.

[@adamdisalvo9247]

I don't know how the fire started could have been the ashes I put in the paper box but I have no clue how it started best part of that video

[@geometrix7775]

i bet it was a dab torch

[@rhart367]

Sweet little pad but he needs a portable toilet and at least a two burner portable stove, he's probably living on McDonald's food? Also an outside shower for when he's in a warmer climate, easy to hook up actually. That place has more potential, the tiny stove is very cool, I would have a bigger sink and at least some kind of hand faucet pump rigged up that you have to pump every now and then, the portable toilet could be kept on the porch with baboon blind curtains that go up and down for privacy in the summer when you are somewhere isolated from everything and everyone, seems like he doesn't need much.

[@austinbsmith]

I do all my cooking on top of the wood stove, fits my pan perfectly!

[@lukebanditchip]

you could make a pizza on that stove!

[@hendawg3048]

ÕLD SÇHØØL WÃRRÎØR blah blah blah blah

[@paullambert7840]

I was looking at the rail on that porch and I was thinking, "That faux finish REALLY looks like brass." Seems like it is. Great idea. That is a sweet set-up.

[@korgoth25]

This is the most authentic review of anything I think I've ever seen

[@justinburgan]

Thanks for inspiring us all! I plan to be in a van or motorhome vehicle by the fall!

[@LYLEWOLD]

the droll is strong with this one. love it.

[@TheTravelingTogetherJournal]

Fun seeing snow especially Batchelor. That was my home mountain for three years. Is boards look very venerable. Loved that guy in the snowsuite. He did a great job, although it's a lot of space.

[@Nyctophora]

Beautiful! So much space and a proper-looking kitchen. Headroom.

[@Tonia.lynn2411]

Mt bachelor is only 20 min from me now in Sunriver! So awesome to see people where I’m at 💕😉

[@pedeepete]

'probably the ash in the cardboard box' brilliant.

[@JonPeacock]

Nice setup! Love to see other people's builds

[@nikolashamelin5033]

By far the my favorite Vanlife home. This is sick!

[@bjdenis3754]

comfortable. but not too comfortable! haha

[@jrmint2]

This was one of the coolest mobile tiny homes I've seen...

[@deej19142]

That is the coolest tiny wood fireplace!

[@uselesshero]

Should have said "I bought a GMC because I wanted to stay putt." Car jokes.. That aside, the boot drying system is genius! And an uncomfortable guest mattress is key, I would know I'm a serial "crasher".

[@metaspencer]

Your many video studies in small-scale mobile living just keep getting better and better. I've shared this video, and always look forward to the next one. Big thanks!

[@AmoPerrosMás]

Very cool place! "I built some curtains." :) We actually had a house burn completely down because a kid who was staying with us cleaned out the fireplace and put the ashes in a tin bucket on the porch. A scary 4am wakeup call from the kid's dog barking.

[@chelleehorton739]

Super SWEET dojo pad, dude!!! Love it!!! Its a gorgeous tiny log cabin lookin' thing on the outside, yet such a beautiful, light, spacious and open lovely space on the inside! I LOVE it and would LOVE living in such a great space! Great job. And even ghough it makes me understand that you may have frustrations becausecof its old engine and breaking down, I just LOVE that you told us all not to fret about the decision but to accept it and live with it and it'll be ok!!!! Good job!

[@CS-vx5ox]

I saw your truck at Mt Bachelor a few weeks ago. Awesome to see it in person.

[@danielr.7137]

Love that NorthFace DownSiut. And you got a pretty nice home. Fun to watch.. Thanks

[@robertpainter1984]

great video. your chanel is the best for van life. nice footage. and i like that people introduce themselves without comments.

[@marthalancman8716]

wvt3

[@AucklandBlonde]

Absolutely love your truck and the white interior...your idea for drying your boots is brilliant 👍

[@dirtyvet5404]

Anyone disliking this has to be a hater who can't build. This truck is "date quality", I'd be proud to bring a lady by. A nice girl will love the creative/nostalgia, with modern upgrades. I would pull your motor and rebuild everything to get reliable. Wayne's Engine Rebuilders, Riverside Ca. can handle that old engine. Our local snow SUCKS for you to make a trip, but for good rebuilt mechanicals So Cal is where vintage and custom shops live. A smart installation would include Shitter & Shower. There's nothing like fighting the cold to pinch one out-doors. Your giblets may get frozen. my favorite part of your rig is the headspace, 2nd are the hanging boots.

[@josh6488]

Pretty cool truck build

[@bjdenis3754]

wow this is my dream off grid vehicle ! awesome thanks for the inspiration! keep up the good work

[@user-dl3pe3nr1s]

I love when guys go back to the basics by living off the grid, and down sizing but everything they own was bought off the internet.

[@annag467]

BRILLIANT boot warmer! Good job dude, those little ideas are treasures!

[@jeremiahhudson1974]

Man I love Central Oregon so much. I've lived here my whole life.

[@landonsouder9462]

In the morning I jump into Bernie and it’s all smiles from there😂😂😂

[@windowshoppingonamazon7882]

This guy has a great sense of humor and I love it! Fave lines was about where he got his jacket rack and his fire place 😂

[@scottca9780]

The ceiling bindings is genius.

[@Tacticalmalpractice]

I think this takes the cake as my favorite off the grid house!

[@MaddHeather]

Dang this is nice... the inside is a nice little chill spot... fits dudes personality that's for sure lol

[@Rikkokiri]

I really really like his humour. Seems like a fantastic guy.

[@vhollund]

One of the coolest conversions I've seen so far

[@gilbertduran1904]

This guy has a good sense of humor!!!

[@joanfraser6500]

Interesting, we saw you had toilet paper but we didn't see a toilet. Great build for a cool dude. Definitely a thumbs up from me.

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

Too cool. I have been watching Craigslist for a while now and would like to build one of these sometime. I have serious physical complications but where there is a will there is a way. Thanks Austin Smith and Dylan Magaster for this great truck/home video. Awesome stuff.

[@jamesnoonan7450]

This dude has such a great dry sense of humour, great video 🤣