TINY HOME TOUR || Self Converted Off-Grid All Terrain TINY HOUSE || Former Military Troop Carrier

[@robertottwell605]

I drive that same truck in the Marines. Very capable and can go anywhere except passed a gas station. He did a great job.

[@mastersupreme6126]

Yes no?

[@normancomeauxjr4565]

Lmao!

[@chillinwithdylan636]

Robert Ottwell *past ✌ Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

[@natrone23]

Part timer

[@marshmellow3110]

Lol

[@MOperator]

The dude lives in a m939 with a shipping container on top that he built, can't get more badass then that

[@judylloyd7901]

Than* that 😊👍

[@JohnPaulBuce]

than

[@MidnightMysteriesPod]

I’m currently building one using a 1988 Oshkosh 4x4 Wt2206 airport plow truck

[@jonezy6056]

Screw every other tricked out glamp wagon I've seen on KZbin. This is by far the coolest and most unique build. He could make a career designing these things. So many clever ideas integrating the different systems to work together

[@annazamberletti1253]

I agree!!!

[@RandomButBeautiful]

fully agree, this is it right here.

[@MidnightMysteriesPod]

I’m doing something similar with a 1988 4x4 Oshkosh military airport plow truck I got given to me from my employer

[@zoidberg444]

That hot water system he has is genius. I took notes on that - even I probably wouldn't have thought of all of that. It means he can warm the engine up for starting even when its -40°C outside without needing to be by a plug in for an electric block heater. Very clever.

[@JBF-GST-Tanda]

Yeah, with diesel fuel or solid fuel or both, and without any deliberate operations - Once the room heating is on, the engine coolant is preheated simultaneously. And when the vehicle is running, the excess heat from engine is gathered and reused to heat up both the water tank (through heat exchangers) and the interior space (through the vehicle's original A/C system). Super efficient. Still haven't found what the LPG tank at 1:56 is used for, as the cooking burner is wood-fired... Maybe it's just a warning sign "Don't ever try to be too close behind me unless you want to blow up your car"

[@bigrollinghome2091]

@@JBF-GST-Tanda that whole system is SO inspiring! I've got so much work to do! I've got the truck so that's a beginning!

[@davidpoole7098]

All I'd add is a motorcycle rack on the back for getting around short distances and urban areas

[@JayAR_YT]

He can park a moped under that...

[@OMACMedicFiveZero]

Suzuki DR650. Perfect

[@arseneauje]

Or an electrique bike with 60 to 100km range

[@jaxes88]

+1 for a DR650

[@michaeljakeusman]

there's alot of fast electric foldable scooter now.

[@mush_room_cloud]

I'm impressed with the tiny home. I'm more impressed with his mechanical ability to utilize the 7 gal keg for water and making his own heat exchanger.

[@foomanchoo2871]

Thanks man!

[@empathninja541]

Brilliant.

[@willybones3890]

Would love to see more detail on that system. I did something similar in my house with my wood stove, an old steam radiator, a box fan with a water to air radiator, some insulated pex lines and a recirculating pump. It heats my garage shop.

[@Evski-if4gn]

I truly envy people who end up making the commitment to get out there like this. This is a huge dream of mine and I really hope one day I make it into a reality

[@londonuntergunther252]

Be the change you wish to see. Only difference from you and them is "choice". Live your dream. 🤙

[@dvig3261]

Just do it

[@pcthayer]

Mad Max had nothing on him. That guy was ready for the apocalypse with that beast.

[@blondelebanese9922]

If only I were 20 years younger and still able bodied, I’d do this in a heartbeat. Lucky man, my friend.

[@ivanahumpalot7346]

Never too late, don’t have regrets later on.

[@aronbeast7]

Many people buy or make motor-homes at 70+ age and explore.

[@reeblesnarfle5443]

Fanfrickintastic build! Great for hiding out in the woods when you just want to be left alone!!! Monster solitude! With comfort and class! Brilliant mechanicals!

[@rcsproject627]

Holy sh1t this guy is a genius. He must be a Engineer? Crazy build and what a beast of a Tiny Home. Traffic jam no problem!!! Great vid Chrome, nice shooting!!!

[@jls9225]

Agree

[@roomdog40]

Welder, plumber, electrician. Very talented dude.

[@robyorba]

Ha, I thought this guy is an engineer, then I see your comment.

[@jonasthemovie]

The vertical door latches, safe and secure. I’m not convinced.

[@mshock9637]

Electricians were created because engineers need heros too.

[@crippledogdude]

Liked this truck so much, came back 1 year later…and watched it again…it’d be a dream…

[@ochjoo77]

What a beast! I bet he never gets ticketed, after all no-one can get to the windshield wiper..

[@mastersupreme6126]

Yes no?

[@amywalker7515]

They probably think he's a military truck.

[@shaunna6673]

This is one tiny home that I could see myself living in and loving! Well done! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@henryjohnson-ville3834]

For sure! Me too! Too many of these type of van homes are either crammed, not enough windows or both. This one is open-planned, full bathroom and plenty of windows. Only thing I’m concerned is the gas guzzling. 😅

[@gordchan7201]

Nice to see young men that have the guts to do these things, cheers man

[@binolombardi]

Turning radius of eventually. Love it.

[@glenspryszak6005]

Give me 40 acres and I'll turn this rig around.....

[@nacholibre1962]

Similar to the QE2.

[@antman5474]

Visible from space. Apparently.

[@Wombats-1]

So adorable how perfect the propane fits into the spare tire

[@Wombats-1]

@@bobouzala nope I’m a dude. It was pretty adorable

[@reverands571]

500 pounds of spare tire---wow!! I've gotten too old to change the 200 pounders on my glamping rig.

[@willybones3890]

@@reverands571 Needs an electric winch mounted above it just lower it.

[@supertramp6011]

@@willybones3890 or a simple block and tackle,or ratchet strap. Always a way,if you take your time and use your head,not your back!👌

[@Mr.Deko86]

I have to get one, convert it, and leave with the family for a whole year. Thank you brother. I just added another item to the bucket list. Enjoy the freedom and stay safe.

[@newplan7813]

When police caught him on the road while Corona virus lockdown and ask him to stay at home.. What..... 'I'm at home now'...

[@charliemartin5482]

In Portland Oregon at waterfront park i walked past a park bench . someone wrote on it if you were homeless you would be home by now .that was 30 years ago . i guess that gave a lot of people an idea !

[@melindalancaster9648]

Lol

[@VancouverJeff]

What an amazing and inventive rig! I’ve never seen anything like this before! Thank you for sharing this! I’m absolutely blown away by your knowledge and skills in setting this up and maintaining an impressive lifestyle! Way to go!

[@bellongia1]

When life gives you lemons, build a badass camper.👍🏻

[@mastersupreme6126]

Si no?

[@poerava]

@Generic User Name When life gives you another day. Build a sick camper like this legend.

[@grannieannie1371]

I knew it was going to be amazing inside it was so badass on the outside. Man this guy wouldn't even notice the zombie apocalypse!! Love it.

[@bluecollarlit]

"Zombie apocalypse? What zombie apocalypse?" he says...

[@grannieannie1371]

@@bluecollarlit 😁 ikr

[@natewasylik1576]

Gas?

[@natewasylik1576]

John Taylor Can’t find fuel if everyone is a zombie. No production

[@jls9225]

That not a tiny home, that's a fortress on wheels, Awesome setup. Military surpluses rock.

[@samuellamy3977]

I literally see this vehicle in my town all the time, so weird to see this video in my feed.

[@marcgrat]

This has to be one of the coolest tiny homes I've ever seen. Great work.

[@bblack340]

I was disappointed to hear there was water in the beer keg.

[@zacharymarshall2175]

Crome we started our vanlife yesterday. Wish us luck. Me my wife and 1 year old. We're in a 1975 class A camper. It's only 19 feet long. So I consider it van life lol it's small. Love your vids.

[@dirtysanchez941]

Hey! Best wishes to you both!! Be safe and have a wonderful time. I'm so happy for you. I'm almost there myself! Me and mine are in the beginning process of decision. Deciding on lrg van or? The political climate has made us think more long-term. We are ready to ENJOY life more. Congratulations on your new life!! Enjoy each other and the freedom ❤️

[@saurabh10133]

Congratulations to you and your family, Love from India 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@petmom74]

Now that's a MAN cave on wheels. How cool! Cruz looked so excited to ride in it. How awesome. Great buildup with the music and video shots, Chrome!

[@vanyakouveli3113]

Such a self sufficiency wow! As a (female) truck driver who lives in the truck I admire you deeply for all the work and knowledge you have put in it! You also have a dog! 👍

[@sheenaalexis8710]

" on board I carry a welder in case of damage" Couldn't help but picture a guy stored in the back as a pet welder haha.

[@MusingMageofDisney]

Pet Russian or Pet American?

[@Gulf_Margin]

@@MusingMageofDisney russian welder with stick and ak

[@christianarias4850]

Pet welder!?? 😂

[@sheenaalexis8710]

@@christianarias4850 haha ;)

[@sheenaalexis8710]

@@christianarias4850 my ex is a welder this makes me laugh on so many levels.

[@kevinbarnard3279]

I cant believe you don't have more views. This thing is amazing. Ingenious build.

[@hosackies]

I love how he's all about recycling heat and energy conservation while driving a 15 ton truck doing 5mpg. Well at least the paint is green.

[@oldsnake.]

All of that recycling was so that he could keep the engine warm enough to start.

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

Pretty sure he has less of a carbon footprint than someone that lives in a house

[@promiscuouscrab4040]

-He has a 100% off grid power system. -Conserves water to a maximum efficiency -Monthly cost of living is $500, meaning he doesn’t drive a lot. You use way more resources than this guy.

[@Qlicky]

@@promiscuouscrab4040 Yeah sure, if hes telling the truth and actually doesn't drive the thing at all. Which defeats the purpose of mobile home. Whats the point of it if its stationary.

[@plmokm33]

@@Qlicky the point is you can move it if you want. How often do you think that trailer park people move their houses?

[@fredtracy1673]

A Canadian with his homemade offroad camper, AWESOME!!🇨🇦 Be proud of your creation, young man!

[@z.j.5941]

I love this entire thing ... when he said wood stove and hydronic heat I was overly impressed by the ingenuity of recycling heat energy otherwise lost and exchanging it fluidly through to your domestic water .. amazing

[@sweetsour6783]

Man lives in a truck. His living space is bigger than my downtown Toronto condo :'(

[@philjohnwilliams]

Your condo probably gets better gas mileage though.

[@kennethzakaib607]

I sleep in a converted Heavily insulated 18 foot Cheese Delivery truck on a private farm, when I go to work on my hobby trucks! Its great! And I am an old fart! too! [e-mail]

[@kennethwalton2380]

Seeing this depresses me because I was so proud of painting my cabinets as if it was such a job

[@peaceonearthgoodwilltoall4743]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisbyars4422]

That set up is awesome! I mean it’s crude and rudimentary, like the engineering space of a US Navy ship, but it gets the job done! You’re in Canada, while others are problems with frozen line or freezing their asses off in general, you’re sitting pretty. I like the fact there is woodwork visible all throughout giving it character

[@IsabelleIsabelle01]

I retired from the Canadian military and I used to drive the 2 1/2 ton truck and I miss it a lot

[@slojogojo2766]

Isabelle Isabelle you get a great workout with the 2 1/2 tons trucks all the ones we had didn't have power steering!

[@IsabelleIsabelle01]

@@slojogojo2766 Try with a closed trailer attached LOL

[@josephgyamfi3911]

U have to go for a ride

[@byroncreek]

What an incredible landship! I like how you just casually put a tree stump on the front bumper at the end!

[@Mirpurmad]

I love the neat, plain and rustic look of the design. your arrangement of cutlery and storage design is impressive and pleasing to eyes. this whole setup both exterior and interior gives a vibe of a perfect mobile sanctuary for a real or fictional disaster situation. or just to go around on an adventure.

[@Jen-jj8kb]

This is the most badass tiny mobile home I have ever seen! So many genius ideas! ♡ Thanks for sharing!

[@shavaunaronan3188]

Wow, this guy sure is a Genius! I can't believe the build, truly incredible. If I see this guy coming, I'm moving over, lol! All the best to him on his journey! Thank you Chrome for a great video.

[@martinruest]

That's a wicked cool house, everything inside is very nice clever and nice wood. Hope to see it one day. I d definitely would live in it. Amazeballs!

[@msean135]

Not your typical hippie tiny van home! The ingenuity that went into this build is inspiring! Well done sir.

[@Timmytheman87]

Since watching this video I’ve been doing nothing but researching deuce and a half camper conversions and now it’s my life goal for when I retire. I absolutely love the rustic look he went for too.

[@nancyearliwine9888]

Love this interview!The tractor on this beast is exactly like our 5000 gallon tanker at our fire department. He did a awesome job with the plumbing. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍👍

[@michellegreen4868]

Sat the whole time watching this vid with a huge smile on my face. Brilliant way you think outside the box Mike and loving the chandlier.

[@jonathandehaan1386]

I was watching the first 1 minute with my great grandpa them he started to melt in tears😭😢

[@electronicsworkbench]

The opening score was perfect for the subject. Gave me chills. Just wish I could find the name of that song.

[@TheOnni1]

I don’t know why i love stuff like this but I do, great video!

[@johnjacobjinglehimerschmid3555]

Beastly engine sounds ... brings back my active duty days!

[@sky60148]

I admire you, sir for achieving this lifestyle. Thank you for sharing a look into your tiny mobile home. :)

[@BannedPhotoshop]

No sleeping stealth in that thing, unless you're in Iraq.

[@whatsdrugs]

Yeah, that's the shitty part... Lol

[@wolfdar2009]

Just park outside town and I don't think anybody will mess with ya in that rig.

[@BannedPhotoshop]

@@wolfdar2009 lol true!

[@frankpohl4377]

thats OG MAD MAX style. Or RAMBOW

[@rcmc1256]

Nobody well mess with that lol

[@jajakilla]

Okay-this is the most awesome thing I've ever seen...total badass! I have no more words...this is all

[@nathanielcargile7135]

Lori Hicks agreed 100%

[@patrick35400]

EXCELLLLLLLENT Do not lessen negative critics live you life. Best regards from France!

[@foomanchoo2871]

Thank you!

[@jerryglen986]

You can get water up to the seat,and she will run. Slow, but that 6 wheel drive with low can climb out of anywhere. Never drive in reverse with low on. Will destroy the transfer case. Army has ton of 18 year old drivers tearing up transmissions.

[@kosmonautik639]

Dude you've got my dream home right there...smart, rugged and Hi-Tech ....on wheels....genius ...

[@susansusan4289]

Thank you. So well done both of you. Amazing home. Well edited. Sweet tour. Filming and soundtrack beautiful.

[@MySonsMother]

Impressive rig. Impressive guy. This is a perfect match for him. Since you never mentioned one, I figure he doesn't have a channel. If he did, he'd grow very quickly, I'm sure.

[@kodomotachi1]

He's got an Instagram account - mentioned in the video notes, and at the end of the video.

[@Da_Pimp_Nugget]

I have a French bulldog. So yes definitely a bulldog fan. Very cool home bud. Nothing better then a moving house. ✌️😊

[@sawhite27]

Wow - clearly has some upgrades since 1983 when I drove my first duesenhalf around the barracks. No power steering back then; but seeing you do a one-handed spin at the 9:57 mark - I'd give just about anything the drive one again (but with power steering).

[@PaznThru56]

Man!! That is soooo cool and he's such a nice young man.

[@mrInaminute11]

This is defiantly 100% badass! Great job dude! Have fun!

[@ExtraordinaryLiving]

*He actually has a chandelier in his living quarter!* I've been wondering whether I can keep an old small chandelier in my sticks-n-bricks that I love ... because I have never seen any build with one.

[@catherinemiller9798]

OH MY GOODNESS CHROME. How did i miss this one. Since I started watching VANCITY VANLIFE I laugh everyday!!! I LOVE anything military. Mike is so clever. LOL the window!!!

[@nevamind68t23]

"simple build"? yourself and other similar channels are absolutely amazing mate 👍🏾 Cheers from Queensland Australia 🖐🏾

[@brucelee9941]

Damn this dude is ready for whatever comes his way, I'm sure that engine can drive to my house in Dallas and back to you with no issues

[@MC-uc6ie]

Anyone randomly seeing this thing on the road about to leave town cause they think some serious shit bout to go down.

[@Oceansta]

😂😂😂

[@patriciaburr4826]

Wow! What a great rig! Thanks for sharing your home with us.

[@terrybolin5244]

That is a awesome set up. Talkin about reclaiming things definitely got that done.

[@64maxpower]

Great job! You say its a simple build, I think its a crazy hard build.That plumbing system is nuts. And everything is so complete. Nothing is hacked

[@tomstaten558]

No way Walmart's gonna allow that.

[@Lee-gc2mq]

no way they could tow it away.

[@KP-sg9fm]

@@Lee-gc2mq lmaooo

[@bizim_eller]

Hahaha😀

[@irg5325]

That really made me laugh LOL

[@JayAR_YT]

@@Lee-gc2mq they calling semi truck removal.

[@doubius1ify]

7:31 The NES... That's the best part in that cabinet.

[@GorGob]

Theres condoms in there. Not in the nes but the cabinet.

[@weeb9332]

This has to be one of the most amazing builds I’ve ever seen.

[@milkandcookiezz5425]

7:30 he is prepared for ANY situation

[@13ekkuhh]

One of the best builds I have seen! its Safe, Reliable, Cheap to fix, cheap to maintain, will never get stuck. the only down side i see is gas, but i personally would rather stress about gas than being stranded because my motor or transmission blew up.

[@jbjbhbkhb154]

Why would someone dislike this video?? Awesome truck man! Your living space really seems like home.

[@jag8789]

jealousy would be the only reason

[@dontcallmebrave]

IDK if that's still qualifies as "tiny" 😂

[@tastas02]

I live in a small 1-bedroom apartment, and this guys house is by far smaller, so yes, it is a tiny house

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

desync0 it’s sure a cool tiny!

[@beastmodejelly8654]

@@tastas02 joke killer😣

[@skully70]

Slightly bigger then my NYC apartment ;)

[@whatinthegoddamn]

I'd say more of a "small" home.

[@tennillecovington4224]

This was definitely badass...and that music was awesome Chrome...you don't disappoint

[@brainwithatwist]

So I did my schooling from an military school, and these Big trucks used to be our school buses... I really loved them... They are so powerful that you can actually feel it

[@Freecan67]

Great Job. Only a Canadian would think of using Wood to heat. Let alone make his own Wood stove's. You do not see those Chain Saw's any more. I used 1 as a kid on the Farm, 40 years ago.

[@elysebroussard4434]

Awesome work. You’d be a great help to start your own business setting thing like that up for people want something similar but not knowing how to do it. Love your home!

[@killertrevz1169]

“80 gallon of fuel dosent last very long” 😂

[@mysticalcarter3987]

Real gas mileage?

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

@@mysticalcarter3987 Not gas bud,, about 5mpg @ 70kmh to 80kmh.

[@samcotten5160]

It is an amry Truck

[@dsadzaglishvili]

8.3 cummins is alcoholics.

[@telefonetoca]

Change the engine get a diesel Caterpillar

[@52Tracker]

Ive seen that rig down at Spanish Banks and wondered what it was like inside. Thanks!

[@anniefannycharles9951]

I love this. You're definitely the king of the road. When you opened up the windshield, it was awesome! Mad Max would be proud!

[@peteandrepete528]

I drove from PEI to Alberta and back half a dozen times.It's a big country.Great job man!.

[@prayfawind]

when the zombie apocalypse hits, he will be the only survivor

[@rwhite3345]

When you hear about Coronavirus...

[@DK-survival]

Until he runs out of gas!

[@eliciarose1728]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 gas is the issue

[@grgoss1]

@@DK-survival or cooking oil or pretty much anything else that engine will use... It's probably one of the best platforms for the versatility of fuel use going.

[@rwhite3345]

You get the gas out of cars.

[@obsidiansands]

The kind of tiny house military truck I expect someone like Burt Gummer to live in.

[@heidijongkindt1480]

👀👀 insane!!, all i kept staying thru the whole vidoe. Love his bulldog💖 super cool

[@mikelosinger7469]

Heidi Jongkindt reiners.ca is the company and site to get those, and other animals as well

[@heidijongkindt1480]

@@mikelosinger7469 thank you 😊 thank you, will have see if they carry cows.🐄🐄 that would rock 👍👍💯

[@bmw328igearhead]

No one gonna give'm props for having an original NES?? You're awesome.

[@crushingvanessa3277]

I'm sure I passed you in Newfoundland in June '18 and stopped to take a picture of your truck as you went by. I was in a new dark red Charger, near Blow me Down I think.

[@jameswarrick778]

Nothing tiny about this home, that's 15 tons of awesome!

[@hollow-point8690]

I love this concept! I often dream of creating the ultimate bug out vehicle! And having a huge diesel powered ,all terrain , indestructible, military monster like this would create the perfect platform! Very interesting video and a great setup!

[@chaleowin7732]

I'd focus on rust proofing next. I'm jealous...my wife would never survive mentally on the road.

[@connorr2647]

Shipping containers are typically made of non-corrosive Corten steel, which is basically rust-proof. If that weren't the case, tiny homes made from shipping containers wouldn't be quite as viable.

[@andytaylor1588]

@@connorr2647 did you see the frame of the truck? In most places in Canada, we used truckloads of salt on our icy roads.

[@beedubs100]

Nice LCD Soundsystem homage. Love the build!

[@TDubsKid]

going through the drive through would be fun

[@cassiepeters90]

This is amazing.. love the aesthetic inside and out.. I love what you've done to upcycle

[@vhswolf72]

Need to add another diesel tank. Would extend your reach in a shtf moment.

[@CraftyCleetus]

Sweet, i have ideas of converting a conex and putting on a truck myself. I can build one better off road capable and cheaper than I can afford new.

[@strifefraser5102]

You have to be one of the coolest people on the planet,your is unique and awesome the fact that you used shipping container is brilliant and has inspired me for my own build thanks dude.