VAN TOUR | DIY Box Truck Converted to Beautiful Tiny Home by Amateur Builders During Pandemic

[@RoadtoPitches]

What ideas do you have for our tiny home? We'd love to hear your thoughts!

[@itsmiz6737]

1) Carbon monoxide detector? You didn't mention having one. 2) Maybe add two wide peripheral cameras outside looking down toward the front left & right doors for peace of mind (e.g., your comments from Different Media tour). 🚛 Great job! Look forward to your adventures 🌄

[@RoadtoPitches]

Hey thanks for your suggestions! It was maybe a but quiet but our smoke alarm is also a CO alarm. For cameras in the front the hood is actually so short that it's fairly easy to gauge how much space is left. On the front sides maybe useful cause that's somewhat still a blind spot.

[@autumnsword8450]

I appreciate the way you two explain the various facets of your tiny home in language the average person can understand. I also appreciate the graphics you edited in (Ex. showing where your bed is located from the outside of the camper) as it was very helpful while remaining unobtrusive. Good video and thumbs up!

[@jeboutdoors377]

Hello just watching yall video. Look up Vancity vanlife. He has the drawers and doors latches yall need to keep the drawers and doors closed. If i was yall i would check around to see if someone could build yall a hightop over the bed to give yall room so yall can situp and do whatever yall want to. And put windows in it. Look up Recpro for all yall camper and trailer needs. Great company.

[@RoadtoPitches]

@@jeboutdoors377 Thanks for the recos! The latches that Chrome has are our fave

[@amartins02]

Add a flexible hose from the composting toilet and vent it out the side of the truck. Add a 5 volt PC fan pushing air out. That will take care of the smell and help dry out any contents.

[@miemartine2216]

Wonderful, suggestion! Horse Bedding Pine Pellets from Tractor Supply, also absorbs all of the odors. Though you have to spray some water over the pellets on BM's for them to break open for full coverage.

[@frakmaster69master11]

Half water and half vineger mixture in a spray bottle should get rid of the smell and act as a bio-friendly cleaner.

[@tonyastokley5165]

Listen if you find a way you vent your toilet 🚽 it really does make it so nice !

[@lovepower1799]

All is beautiful. Personally I could not sleep with the roof so close to my body/head.

[@lovepower1799]

@@xXSekushiXx sorry to hear your fell. I understand you about this. I see my bashing my head in the middle of the night trying to get up. What about wanting to stretch your hands in front of you? No thanks.

[@Asher89leo]

One thing they can improve on is: over the bed area make the 'roof' extendable , for more space. The bed area is need of space like double of that.

[@miemartine2216]

Wonderful, idea! Or even just increasing the height, of just that part of the roof :)

[@jamessveinsson6006]

I think the truck is at 11:10 already so if they go 6 inches more they’re going to hit via Doc’s in every major city when they visit

[@steadmanuhlich6734]

Highway = 18-23 Liters per 100KM of fuel = 15 to 12 MPG City = 25-30L per 100KM = 11.29 to 9.41 MPG One of the things I am interested in seeing in any "van life" video is the cost to build, but also the cost to run the vehicle. The fuel economy (or MPG) is important to consider, and I wish every "van life" or "box truck" builder would share that info too. I am glad that Moritz shared that info with us. It is good to know for a vehicle that has been "built out" using wood and tanks, as those add weight. Since I am in the USA, I am not as familiar with KM / L numbers so converted what Moritz said. I am sharing those here just to help any others who are also metric system challenged (as most Americans are). This is not a criticism of the build or vehicle or builder.

[@LackeysLack]

Not the numbers I came up with. And it's just weird to me being fuel per distance rather than distance per fuel. Conversion factors: 1.6 km per mile, 100 km = 62.5 mi and 3.787 L/gal 10.3-13.1 MPG highway (62.5/23*3.787, 62.5/18*3.787) 7.9-9.5 MPG city (62.5/30*3.787, 62.5/25*3.787)

[@nonyabizness.original]

hey everyone, take a note about the benefits of using the portable stove like this one. a lot of van builders add a built in cook top, but forget one vital aspect: level. when your home is mobile, you will definately park in places that are not exactly level, and so you end up cooking on a built in stove top that cannot be leveled, which is a pain in the butt. so don't let your stove dictate your parking spot!

[@RoadtoPitches]

We didn't think about this when we considered our stove/cooking options. We mostly wanted to try to keep cooking outdoors as much as possible so we don't get all the cooking smells. But this is actually a very true fact! Every time we set up the stove we get little twigs and rocks and level the cooktop. If it was affixed to the countertop it would be titled 90% of the time😂

[@rolliebca]

New sub from Foresty Forest's channel. Looking forward to viewing your content and following your adventures. Have fun, and I'll see you along the journey. Thanks for sharing.

[@CourtneyPeterson-d2p]

Y’all are so sweet and adorable! Thanks for sharing!

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

Box trucks are the way to go!

[@MrSlot-zc6el]

All the electrical next to the plumbing? I hope you will never have a plumbing problem down there. I loved the rest of the build.

[@dougstamler1754]

Hay. Nice to meet another Canadian couple. Doing the vanlife. Nice build 👍

[@lisasweller6711]

Thank god you guy did a shower and potty in there. Some people opt not to put a shower in and some don't put a potty in. Personally if you'd going to love full time in a tiny home you need a shower and potty. Especially since the lock down. Many places closed and there was no way to use a bathroom for showers and potty. We don't k ow when the next pandemic will come, hell we are still crawling out if this covid one now, at the end of June 2021. People are still getting sick regardless of the vax out there. Any way your place look great and super comfy for you guys. Enjoy and make alot if memories. The one thing vivid taught us is, is we really don't know how much time we have with our loved ones and to experience all that life has to offer. Beautiful ass inspiring places to see etc. Go be nomads help those who are in need have fun stay true to your selves. And above all stay safe and healthy. Good luck.

[@patlsmith404]

Love the tongue and groove natural. Makes it look bigger.

[@luketanner5723]

Wow what a nice rig one of the best ones I've seen.

[@ThisIsDaddyBear]

Lovely!!!!!!! You guys did such an amazing job!!

[@RoadtoPitches]

Thanks D!!!

[@hackisack]

The Bräustüberl Tegernsee carpet had me dying! That's my hometown! I recognize that logo upside down in a split second with one eye open! 😍 Cheers from Bavaria!

[@RoadtoPitches]

Hey! You're the first to notice! I really like that place (my family lives in the area) and I consider their beers to be one of the best (if you're looking for typical Bavarian beer). Hopefully we can all go back at some time and enjoy the nice lake Tegernsee views again!

[@stacyschneider7316]

I don’t know. But I like how you did your’s very beautiful

[@RodneyLee-u8r]

LOVED UR GR8 VIDEO..CUTE COUPLE...❤❤

[@katerinadicamella]

When you have all that outdoor gears, box truck definitely is the right option to go for!!😉

[@RoadtoPitches]

Yes Katarina! It really helps with all our gear storage.

[@leposokoitalekdancan8971]

Really cozzy nice

[@posteroonie]

Great build! I've found that a 4" firm foam mattress is very comfortable, for me. RtP reused their old mattress but it looks as if when they replace it, they can gain 3" of verticle space in the bedroom with a thinner mattress. And yay for the Raspberry Pi! So many projects possible with it...

[@retireordont]

You guys are geeky enough to figure this idea out. How about adding electro magnets for your drawers that turn on when you put the truck in gear. When the truck is running you have more power. When its off you don't need the drawers locked?????

[@RoadtoPitches]

Haha, that's actually an interesting idea! Gotta check how much a decent electromagnet comes at. It'll need quite some holding force. At the moment we're using a few metal bars with screws and keyholes to keep them in place. It's not super pretty, but very quick and functional.

[@rolliebca]

Nick B - Admiring your thought process, that is great out of the box thinking. I'm a firm believer in the KISS philosophy though, so wouldn't even consider doing this, but for a decked out build this would be a real convenient solution to this constant challenge. Kudos for the idea, and thanks for sharing.

[@Scrambler85]

Very impressive build, I've enjoyed watching you build and design your own home. Now I can't wait to see what you do with it. Always a thumbs up 👍

[@sarahchan3858]

Only 2 bags of garbage in the end?! WOW!!! Way to go, so impressive :))

[@1019buster]

Beautiful couple, Beautiful van

[@YsabetJustYsabet]

Suggestion: Replace the regular magnets holding your drawers shut with *rare earth* magnets. Those suckers HOLD. So many great things about this build (I love the garbage can under the sink, I know that sounds weird but it's good design. So's the murphy-table!)

[@saxet9049]

Very well thought out build. I saw you on Foresty’s channel. I’m looking forward to seeing more from y’all.

[@hortenseepps1869]

And also you can put some extra padding for the bed on top of the roof and some type of seal tight weatherproofing bag so when your guests to come over they will have them on full size bed I hope it was some help

[@jenniferfoster5737]

Looks awesome! Impressed with how much you fit into your tiny home.

[@shaunmount130]

There are latches used on ships & aircraft to hold drawers and cabinet doors shut. You may want to check them out.

[@flon57]

I didn't read about where you are from, all I had to do was see that blanket, I knew it was a Hudson Bay blanket and you were 🇨🇦👍😁.

[@Tangoisinthesouth]

Cute and cozy

[@joelcraig6416]

Super cool. I’m looking for a Uhaul to build out. Also gathering materials from scrap piles at development sites. Vehicle maintenance and the electrical system Will probably be my biggest expenses. Thank you for the inspiration. My plan is to follow the Rockies all the way to the top of Canada and then all the way south into the Andes to the tip of Argentina.

[@danwhiteman2529]

Awesome build guys! Happy Trails

[@toddaron]

LOVE you using a pot-filler for a faucet! WHen I built my Baltimore kitchen ages ago, did the REAL commercial kitchen gooseneck and stainless steel bin sink. Am past the gooseneck ages ago and so for new build, have a right angle, simple faucet with spray in square Italian sink, v simple. STILL love it. BED: in and out, your first morning stretch? BATH: curtain, FFS. WHY add weight and complexity? I have noren for my shower and commode in my house bath. Works well. I do like magnetized knife rack; it's more a reaction to my laziness thing. I don't want to have to clean the knife slots; I rinse and put them up there to dry. BEST thing I've seen, tho, is rice. One build had a bin at the base of the window on the counter and how I'd roll. The claim is that it helps keep knives sharp; dunno, let's see. I'll probably do that for our Toronno apt next year. Yinz are Canucks? Is that a Boooodveiser in your fridge? Love the manual lock on your table. If we build, it will be mostly manual. People be doing these motor-movable screens and such for TVs, esp. NO. Another thing to break. I installed SE Asian-style bidet in 2 of my baths; yet-to-install is a Euro-style one for the cellar. I kinda like the idea in a van for cleaning the #2 streaks. Many great ideas! We'd need a bit larger but our build will be for our travel between THailand and Malaysia; Thai GF has been in such small spaces so want to give her a bit more space. Thanks for sharing!

[@toddaron]

Is your experience w/ fixed ladder OK? Maybe a US thing, but some have mentioned a retractible ladder. One had access from inside; climb on roof and, ya know, Rapunzel the ladder down.

[@toddaron]

YES on the stealth. I've been mulling typical working guy dash stuff; faux golden starches bags/doritos bag/etc, something can roll out onto the dash.

[@CharleneOrtizTraining]

Try using cedar chips along with peet moss. That's what we use in our composting toilet and even with the lid up it doesn't smell. We do have a urine diverter so that also helps. We also built our own toilet. I couldn't justify spending a grand on a composting toilet when you can easily make one for 50 bucks.

[@RoadtoPitches]

We will search for cedar and peat moss when we refill. The only thing we could find in Walmart lol was pine. It's not as absorbent! We too have a diverter and with the lid down, it's not noticeable. 😊 We had a close friend use our loo today and she couldn't smell anything! So maybe just chiko's nose.

[@thisismagacountry1318]

They make some very efficient induction cooktops with one or 2 burners that fit flat on the butcher block counters and can stow away after.

[@lisathebeautician6489]

There’s nothing amateur about this built 👍

[@FrankiesFancy]

What do you use in your toilet? Peat moss, pine chips, cedar chips, kitty litter...? I've used Peet moss and a mixture of wood chips (I can get a big bag of wood shavings at local lumber yards for about $10) and I've never had any issue with smell. I put a biodegradable baggy into a 5 gallon bucket, secure it with a bungee cord then put in a scoop of peat moss and wood shavings and I don't have smell. After about a week, I change out.

[@RoadtoPitches]

We use pine shavings that we found in Wal-Mart. Our issue is the bag is not secured, so it's basically an open bucket, garbage bag, tonnes of shavings and a really good fan. Don't stand driver-side 😂. With the lid closed and after it dries, it's no problem. We went into a real outhouse yesterday 🤢 and can guarantee that a composting toilet smells WAY better.

[@Fivegunner]

I absolutely love your videos!

[@shabbirjdana]

Nicely designed.may u might had incresed the hieight of ur bed when u cutted the block for light

[@mr.skipper4544]

Nice build, I love my box truck 17 foot uhaul

[@stacihall4468]

Beautiful home.

[@newtotry]

You could put a drawer style ladder that can pull out from under the mattress...can be out when needed and then folded back up and pushed under the bed when not needed.

[@sandeepnaicker4051]

I'd love to stay very beautiful set up awesome video

[@bigbearontherun6441]

Thanks for the tour! I was wanting a shuttle bus or a ambulance. Looking at this video makes me want a box truck now.

[@RoadtoPitches]

Yes! Join the team Gordon. Box trucks unite.

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

9.99/10, excellent, awesome, professional van builders!

[@mannycalavera121]

I need to get me one of these, that van looks nice too

[@sharoneasley]

Y’all definitely maximize the space. Well done. It looks professional; you definitely should be proud.

[@RoadtoPitches]

Thanks Sharon! It definitely feels luxurious in here, especially on rainy days.

[@brianthebrian3889]

Super awesome ..... oh and the camper is tooooo :)

[@ochjoo77]

great Cubert tour! Looks super liveable, you did a fantastic job! Have fun enjoying it now, looking forward to your adventures!

[@kbee1735]

You two are so cute!! I’ll gladly follow you! 🥰

[@roam2beborn323]

Good job you two

[@shirleylake7738]

Looks spacious,cheerful and well organized.

[@Canthus13]

Plastic drawer hooks for keeping kids out are wonderful for keeping drawers shut. True, they open a couple of inches, but I've found that to be tolerable for myself.

[@jamiegodman715]

Nice sun dress!

[@lloydlego6088]

I have been married 26 years so far. I remember the early years and I am a short man and my wife is petite, but that bed would be a deal breaker. I loved cave like spaces, when I was single, but add in a spouse and elbow room becomes very important. Also as you get older, rock climbing and yoga to get into and out of bed becomes dangerous. You kids have fun. Have you heard of happijac bed lifts?

[@facehunter504]

Love the bed, plus get a nice view getting on it lol

[@ninja1antelope]

Building your drawers on a very slight angle helps keep them closed during all kinds of transit.

[@RoadtoPitches]

Omgosh if only we could fashion something like that 😂 the 90 degrees were hard enough! The soft close slides we got are miraculously keeping them shut when we are slanted.

[@hildebertocarreiro9232]

Nice truck 🚚 .better to use light weight 🤔 materials like aluminum. 4×8 insulation. Flex insulation with cloth n snapons. For travel. Save gas n maintenance.

[@sherriscook3674]

Best box van I have ever seen…great job

[@waynebaker2healing618]

Nice job guys

[@patlsmith404]

I just have the cube box that I call “ The White Box”, wish I had the over cab room. Easy fix for bedroom. ❤️😎

[@MarihMyeRiH]

Wow what an amazing and detailed tour! Loved watching this and seeing all the design choices and decor 💯

[@RoadtoPitches]

So glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@hortenseepps1869]

You said that you like people to give you a different suggestions within your tiny home I saw something your living room furniture if you want to convert that into a large bed without interfering with everything that you have on the leaf it or you have to do is put a board with hinges that can extend outward so it can be at least a full size bed and you can close it back up and no one will even know that it was just a living room set I hope that was some help for you guys anywho everything you have done to your van so far I really love it like I said converting your living room to a bedroom I'm just simply putting it back into a living room it would not hurt the condition

[@AM-pq1rq]

great truck! Extra kudos for the standing desk design, that is an awesome detail!

[@reddsmorris7053]

Good Job guys

[@timbucktwo5929]

Beautiful

[@thewoodsmanshollow7007]

Been waiting for this, looks amazing, well done!

[@TheMatrixgod]

great work,

[@kearnsey64]

"Here's our mushroom book so we don't die when we harvest wild mushrooms!" HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! That was hysterical!

[@RoadtoPitches]

Still alive!!! It must be working.

[@phmiii]

Beautiful build! Your "bedroom" reminds me of sleeping in the bed of my pickup with the Tonneau cover on.

[@RoadtoPitches]

Thank you! It does, doesn't it 😂 small sacrifice with the tiny space.

[@mowattlavern62]

Lovely box truck conversion

[@mariabetancourt6797]

Wow.....you guys are so talented....your van is perfect

[@randylls5341]

Great video.👍🇨🇦🍁

[@kmimiteh]

Nice one!!!

[@mommasurwillo6262]

Wonderful job building your home. Can't wait to see what adventures you guys take.

[@chrisromero7716]

love it you guys... planning on buying a 14' box truck. I am disabled and short so the box truck will be huge for me and plenty of space. Thanks for the video

[@patriciahillman2866]

You 2 seem so nice. I truly hope you 2 get along well with each other. Good luck with your future endeavors.

[@KarlBast]

Sent here by Foresty! You guys are great!

[@RoadtoPitches]

So much Foresty love!!! Thanks Karl, so happy you're here!

[@Alexjussme]

New friend here as well lets go for it

[@Gord19]

Well done thanks for posting.

[@georgiagalesquantumjourney9481]

Welcome to Box Van Life!! I'm currently in a Ford F-150. She has high mileage and the cost of repairs.. CV-Shaft front end, on both sides as well as needs new control arm assembly for both sides (upper and lower assembly). Other parts of seen, that need replacing. I'm looking forward to getting into a different vehicle soon. I'm currently stuck.

[@RoadtoPitches]

That's a lot of repairs! Are you at a point of no return? What other rig are you considering?

[@georgiagalesquantumjourney9481]

I think I'm at that point. Any affordable, reliable transportation at this point. I'm currently considering a 3Wheel bike...(I wish it could be a Hog- LoL) With a few baskets. As well as a storage unit for now. I'm still here and trying to remember to keep shining my Light as well as to sleep.

[@tracymorgan5386]

What a cute and cool couple.

[@TheLatonya37]

I hear velcro is perfect for the drawers. Your build is beautiful

[@RoadtoPitches]

That's a good idea and thanks for sharing! I think it could work if you plan on staying on paved roads. We've been taking Cubert up and down some bumpy off roads 😂 oh how I wish velcro would solve our problem!

[@booskye]

Amazing job! Enjoy your new home! So happy for you both and I can't wait to see what adventures you experience!

[@RoadtoPitches]

Thanks Danielle! It really is a home now that we've moved in. Adventures to come!!!

[@pattyann7803]

Very impressive and lovely home. Happy travels.

[@danilojones7193]

First of all the Van concept was ingenuitive, 2nd of all to congratulations gotta ❤ love it, awesome keep up the good work peace and blessings to you guys both 🥳🙏🏽

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Road to pitches, it's a nice van. It's a REALLY, REALLY good job that ur not claustrophobia, in ur bed.

[@waterlover]

Lucky guy

[@aaimashah1975]

Beautiful interior's...stay blessed

[@giosanchez90]

I really love your build. Your tiny house is so smart, too!

[@stevenbenavente1229]

Good job

[@s.devries4349]

awesome!

[@lovemypurple7406]

You guys did a great job! To help with the decomposition of the toilet use Lye in there. It will help a lot!

[@petmom74]

So fun to watch you guys!!! Good job!

[@Jennifer.Sch.]

super outrages! we are right now on building our box and we hope it will get almost as beautiful as yours.

[@RoadtoPitches]

You can do it! Just be patient and you'll figure it out!

[@cindybrewer9488]

Beautiful home! Be Happy!

[@rebecamares7495]

Muy bonito limpio y ordenado bien planeado

[@vlads3321]

Beautiful conversion and very beautiful woman :P