Box Truck to RV!! Was it worth it?? 

I didn't see how new the channel was at first and saw less than 1,000 subscribers and almost ignored this video. In about 2 solid weeks of 14 hour days researching "vanlife" and camper builds and stuff I've learned a lot. This video taught me in 30 minutes almost ALL of what I needed to begin with. PLUS dude had the audacity to have the single only bathroom I like. I've had a similar plan to this and I'll be forever grateful for the money you saved me man.

Why would 49 people dislike this video? I'm just baffled by this. Who wouldn't want a full-size bathroom in an RV? Their setup is amazing for their investment in it. This setup would cost more than $56K in the "done-for-you" world.

"I want to build my RV around my bathroom" - No wiser words were spoken.

I knew it was only a matter of time before someone turned one of these expeditor rigs into an RV or tiny home. These have just been asking for it. Well done and thanks for sharing!

I had a 1974 travel trailer that I got for $500. I gutted it to the studs and started over... it was pretty awesome when finished and I lived in it while I worked on it so it paid for itself. It did require me sleeping on a camping pad for about a month but I was at a campground so at least there was power and a shower house. It eventually got hot water on demand in a full shower and I bought the nicest rv toilet money could buy. And I did a real vanity too. Mine even had pocket doors too! Everything else was built around that haha. Probably had less than 3 grand into into the whole project.

I installed a tankless hot water heater in a mobile home and yes more expensive that a standard one but the lowered cost in gas bill and a way smaller foot print. But never running out of hot water is awesome.

I like this more than most RVs I've ever seen. Good job man

You have done a fantastic job. I'm an ex interstate truckie here in Melbourne Australia and after spending 20+ years up and down the highways of Australia I have always thought of this kind of thing as a better way to do it than purchasing a ready built RV/campervan. Great stuff and the thought and details you have here show.

This is the best RV build that I have ever seen.I usually do not like long videos, the quality and the thought that went into this rv is something else.

I totally like that it’s stealth mode! Awesome. It’s amazing 👍👍

1 million times “YES!” on the bathroom! That was always my main complaint about a lot of builds. A warm shower and a comfortable pooper are what turn the road into a happy home.

I don't even have a drivers' license, (never driven, it's on the program after the world gets opened up again), but, one of my lifelong hobbies is watching people make stuff or explain their development process. Had this fascination every since I used to watch those 'How Things Work' TV programs that used to air here in the UK in the early 80's. that I used to watch when I was a kid. Honestly, It looks like the inside of a house, a very nice one. Beautiful.

Finally someone who has the same idea I have had! Take a large class 7 box truck and convert it into a rv/tiny. You basically have a short super c that is fully custom to your exact needs. You could build 10 of these for the price of a super c lol. Very very beautiful build!

One of the best RV build-outs that would suffice for my 7 foot tall frame of all the videos I've watched. I see a couple places to change, but all in all, I love it! I'm a new subscriber. Thanks for posting.

Holy Crap!!! The Frech Door Is Hoot!!! Love it!

This is an option for me to do to my extra one, it's a 2007 Freightliner Columbia (Class 8 chassis with a 24 foot box ) and it is fully paid for, it would be feasible because I can take my time, and work on it in my spare time. I drive a 2014 Freightliner Cascadia (Class 8 with 24 foot box) for work. It is myself and my partner, and it is also paid for. He has prior experience in cabinet making so he could do the majority of the wood working. I am glad people are considering this as an option because these expedite trucks don't get enough appreciation and they will see a new life as a happy camper. Thanks for doing this video. It's a helpful inspiration.💝

Definitely the most thought out and useful RV I've ever seen, nice work, I bet you loved building it.

I'm so glad you mentioned the build cost of the exterior boxes. I was blown away when I started that part of my build estimate! It would be worth it to at least try to find a truck that has under storage already.

Super Awesomeness!drove semis my entire life!gotta say you guys did a wonderful job! Id love to have it in retirement!thank you kindly for sharing this video and restoring my wishlist bucket list!appreciate it!

Awesome!! that's great craftsmanship and dedication!!

A great video in that you talk a lot about costs and give prices--something almost no other van conversion video does. As for the on-demand hot water--almost ALL the class B van conversions use one and many talk about the installation, etc. They come in electric (not recommended), gas, propane and diesel.

This is seriously incredible! I swear I just threw away every idea i had for my tiny on wheels. This... this is the way to go! I'm sure gas isn't cheap but damn it's literally a house. Only difference is I'd put a sink and oven in. But the cab turning into a bedroom is incredible

Have cameras outside hooked to TV's inside as windows.. Or webcams for outside view of anywhere.

If you are satisfied, it turned out well and it paid off.

This build is bad ass you did a great job my friend you should be super proud of yourself.

Great job! This thing will outlast any RV!!!

you should consider a 3 filter system to reuse your shower water, these are starting to become more known. mostly in European countries. but having a smaller 20 gallon tank of water that you can reuse probably up to 30,000 gals or more would be a big boost.

You built a beautiful, whatever that is! Part RV, part updated basement apartment ( no windows). And if another goes wrong, you are your own RV mechanic. That's a big plus+. But you got to be a millionaire (exaggeration, I know) to fuel that thing! And you said on paper it looked easy and affordable. I would have thought we're going to need a bigger tool box, and most definitely dip into those savings💰!

Well constructed, using both sides of trailer for bathroom is a good idea for my self I don't use bed until reset time and rather have a full bathroom also.

looks amazing inside and out if there a fire in the truck that square hole needs to be a regular door for ems to grab the person in and out that is some what fire hazzard needs be a regular door

Man, that’s huge, two room apartment. Very nice ideas.

Really nice job, well done and thought out. I’m thinking of doing something like this since the world has blown apart

You mentioned putting in a furnace but what about air conditioning? Nice job though love your rig

This home is Genius, you're a Mastermind. You all did an Excellent job on this project. 😯 Is all I can say, if I ever get enough money to spend on something like this. I would definitely try to touch bases with you. I can't believe how it came out.

My dad did this decades ago, though considerably more utilitarian than this. He even built the box from scratch. It was quite functional and comfortable.

Honeywell makes a blue tooth or wi fi thermostat, once had to install one in a third floor apartment above a restaurant. Worked like a treat.

This is beautiful. Thanks for your detailed description.

Love the shower. Where is the kitchen sink, stove and refrigerator? I think I missed that.

Still hoping to take a Tesla Semi, and add on two ambulance boxes as storage and living quaters

Excellent, a decently sized entertainment section with a sufficiently large tv.

Did I miss the kitchen? Myself personally definitely need windows I like to see what’s going on outside, overall nice build again me personally need a way bigger living room that’s where you entertain not in the bathroom

You should contact this guy out in British Columbia to do a van tour of your truck. He's on RU-vid under the name VanCityVanLife.

What a rig/house!! 😎

Have this one is better than those underground holes during war.

I think it’s a great Rig/RV.

wow, awesome job. Congratulations, beautiful work guys. God bless.

Wow, awesome build! Love the bathroom. My box is not that build but I think I can adjust to fit for me but yeah bathroom is my number one issue being 6’0 tall I don’t want to smash my elbows on my shower wall. Are you saying RV wrecker and commercial vehicle wrecker location? Like a salvage yard? Sorry you accent is hard to understand for us southerners.

Incredible. Nice job. 👍🏻

This is not a RV, this is a full house. I love the concept of building the whole thing around the bathroom. Most people buying a RV believe that the bathroom is less important than the kitchen and that's when they get fed up with the tiny bathrooms and sell the whole thing after a couple of years. This truck conversion is the ideal home for a retired couple, even if they don't do too much traveling.; in fact if I could afford it that will be our choice. Our idea of retirement is to move to a warmer climate year round, so heating wouldn't be a problem. I would install solar panels on the roof (I don't trust propane tanks under my house) leaving some sort of a channel in the center to have natural light through very strong Plexiglass, protected with a metal grill that will allow us to walk on the roof when needed. All and all this conversion is one of the best I've seen. Keep the good work amigo, your imagination is your only limit. Greetings from Toronto.

Amazing job!

Excellent job! What was the approximate cost of the truck itself? Did you buy used or new? What year is it? Any estimates on yearly or per mile maintenance costs? How do you insure and register it? Thank you.

Hey man excellent video. I totally relate to the build the rv around the bathroom philosophy. I was thinking of getting a older box truck vs an rv (even though 30 year old rvs are insanely cheap) primarily because I think the box truck is more durable. Is this true? I know rv's are known for leaks and walls, floors etc. falling apart. Is that a concern on box trucks?

I love this build. I'd change a few things (I'd want a kitchen set-up) but I'd just make the bathroom sink bigger and use a kitchen sink for the bathroom so I could just use the bathroom as the prep sink. I'd also make an office desk where your little bar desk is since I'd want to use my gaming PC for work and play. I'd also make the storage smaller under your bed and change it to a futon so I can sit on it and play games in the bedroom (yea I'm big into gaming.) But other than that I think this is the closest to the build I ever wanted. Edit: I'm 6'5" and this is the most headroom I've seen in a custom build. Which I fucking love about it.

What is the deal with that extra bed shell that it sits in? That is amazing.

Great job but at 68 I’d just buy a Renegade. Wouldn’t be a stealth camper but it works also.

Does the furnace run on diesel fuel? Do you have a fridge and a cooktop. How much solar, if any? Vent fans?

super interesting...the ultimate bug-out vehicle! and great job on your video...thank you for it! (I'm looking forward to a shower with one of those infinity loops on it (endless hot water that is cleaned as it recycles) in an RV someday. if I get my dream. p.s. if I could afford you, you would be our man to build us one as I'm so impressed with your honesty and competency in this.

Question. When you added the storage boxes underneath; does that interfere with changing the rear tires if you get a flat? I'm looking into getting a similar truck except I would remove the bunks in the cab and do a kitchen up there. Looks great and appreciate the video! Stay safe out there.

I think u did a fabulous job and I love it except for the interior colours. All that grey is very dismal. For me it would feel like I was in a rainy day constantly which can be depressing. So for me it would have much diff light airy sunny colors. My only criticism. Very smart using RV wreckers for parts.

This thing is great! Can you haul a boat or trailer?

Is there a sleeper behind the cab, and is there entry from the box into the driving area?

Hmmm idk what to say Its great you have 3 seperate rooms includes the living room No windows at all is a drawback for me even tho i agree that you shouldnt add too much windows however the place would look dark and no freshniess of Air The bathroom is super great but the size is over . because of the bathroom you downsized the kitchen If its one person living i could see that work out as long as there are no many people the bathroom can be tricky to lock people fot eg If i want to go to my bed let say my bedroom is last i cannot go there untill the person in the bathroom gets out Kitchen is not workable i mean i know you kinda have 2 service kitchens ( unless you relay on fastfoods or else The TV location is crazy on every RV i see I have no idea how do american watch TVs do they sit straight and move their necks /heads to far left is crazy do u guys not feel any pain ! Its really nice but for me it would be not more than 3 days I can have full kitchen Full bathroom like yours ( but smaller ) with a way leaning to other rooms A normal house living room but smaller Some windows around everyroom with good covers ( shades ) A good size water tank can last long A good solar system can run everything or at least the AC for the night Should be four seasons But ofc i respect your needs and your comfort Every person has its needs

This is a nice rig, built by you for you. A lot like I would, actually. Since the rig will allways have oodles of diesel available, did you consider a diesel heater for either water or hydronic in-floor heating? I know a lot of high end and overlander type rigs use it to eliminate propane. Also, that is a huge, flat, rectangular roof, perfect for solar panels. Have you considered that? I hear a Canadian accent mixed with upper midwest US, so maybe with the heavily insulated roof you don't need AC? Well done!

Amazing truck. 🔥🔥

The bathroom is awesome ... DOT Well if id buy this and drive somewhere for a evening to showoff and drive back home where i could actualy live, this would work....proly would shower in the truck and then get the heck out of there.

great built but too bad there are not any windows in the box..

For some companies it makes good temporary housing, if they could keep cost down. How about day care for workers children. Summer job for highschool teens. I could go on and on. Deb Good for America. Let's learn to work together and stop working against each other. America the beautiful. Pray Deb

Where do you can parking this size truck? is it free anywhere or this size have some limitations about parking/staying? Where can i read about this?)) I mean car size and where can they parking/staiyng/driving. Cuz as i know truks full size with trailer can stay only on the rest areas and truck stops, what about this truck?

You are a genius!!

Great build! Insurance?

I love it !!! Park motorcycle in back and let's go. Message me when you ready to sell it.

If you were to commission this for someone how much would you charge them

Excellent

Great job. Entertaining video!

Love the design and I definitely love the bathroom, but do two people sleep in that small bed?

I didn't catch how big the propane tank is?

What is the name of the hot water on demand system, and the Amazon item number?

Impressive......

Lots of missing information in this! Been in the RV industry for 30 years…. Fleetwood panel in this bathroom is a huge RV corporation… Most RV’s have pocket doors….just to start. Rock solid adds weight, be interesting to drag it across the scales see…DOT has issues with weight going down the highway. And you have to put you and your personal items in there after you build it.. Windows are amazing to be on vacation and seeing nature. He needed to look at a bit more higher end RV Prevost comes to my mind first You can actually use you kitchen not wash your dishes in your bathroom 🤮. Unlimited water needs holding tanks as well for after it’s used black and grey and all is weight… Each to their own, what works for you but don’t diss what you don’t know…just a suggestion Many blessings

Four questions. AC, generator, fuel economy, final gross weight. Also, before and after weight so I guess five questions.

I put this on fast sound and shut the sound off

Those belly box doors need some gas struts to hold them open.

Do you have the link to your water heater? Awesome RV looks great.

not really a layout i like but if it works for you, thats all that matters i guess.

Just curious what was the total weight before and after all this was done? I may have missed that if you mentioned it in video.

This looks like a bunker-on-wheels (minus the exterior protection), to me. No Windows, separate compartments, etc. I guess it'll make a great bug-out vehicle if/when, '"the sh$t hits the fan". :-)

Once it is built as an RV does then only require a Standard drivers license.

Pretty cool

Cool RV.Yours is a lot better than one of those overpriced cheaply made ones.

umm where do you cook?

Idk if I would let a stranger use my shower 🤔

Very nice

Wow, one sweat rig.

Sorry, I mean, heating floors and ceilings. Deb

Great build but the cost of running this would be too much for me.

Does anyone know if a truck in this configuration require a CDL or is a Class C enough ?

better than a 400k RV!

The lack of windows doesn't bother me,it'll stay warmer and cooler because of it. I can set up a monitor with some outside cameras to see what's going on outside,outside patio is another great idea.

I am not understanding all the negative criticism. Would I do a similar project the same way? Definitely not however this man did an excellent job and it fits his needs not yours. I'm just as comfortable with a Big Agnes and a jetboil. To each his own.

The one thing I've learned about building small spaces, figure out which room is the most important to you, and build around it,