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If I knew they were shipping to California first, I would have ordered one! I thought I would have to wait at the end of the line. Looking into them more and thinking of those buyable shares! Thanks Kristina!
I wish you would have answered how many Boxabl's they have delivered after the government contract. Why are they not telling people where they are on the list? If we are on the list and are not in NV or CA can we get the RV option? Do you get to keep the wheels for 50,000? They do need to hire a PR firm because I learned more info in your video than from Boxabl. Thanks for the video!
Knowing the government, it works against the people so they probably gave them money to not produce. It seems like the government is more interested in driving inflation right now. Limiting supply of boxable would be in that interest. And that seems to be what we're seeing, nobody has seen a boxable unit in the real world.
Hello Penelope Nature, they built and delivered zero of this homes. I looked it up. This is a scam to get money from people. They made it look so real but never sold a house to any consumer.
I plan on buying land and placing a boxable type home on it in 3-4 years so I thoroughly enjoy watching all that is happening during that time. Really appreciate all your info and comments!
Thanks for asking about out gassing! People with multiple chemical sensitivities need to have that information. SIPs don’t outgass or have mold. Re:Cabinets - we would get the home without cabinets and put in the Ikea metal kitchen cabinets that are painted with an auto paint type of surface that does not outgas.
Kristina, boxable is building to the RV codes that clearly state "not for continuous habitation". The person you were interview who said they are apply to build "modular" in CA and NV. What was that about? The building codes need to be explained in more detail to help the consumer know/understand what they are buying. If as he also said, you have been a driving force of their success, may I ask you to do a video on the ramifications of how different codes effect property values and a home owners liability, especially if they are renting out an RV to someone for continuous occupancy. Thank you.
The thing is the RV company is making RVs that are 4 season and for continuous use now. More people, even families are choosing to live and work full time in an RV, not just because of cost but to develop the closeness of family. It's what Hubby and I are doing for retirement - we're selling/giving away everything down to brass tacks and Rving, the dream is a tiny Class C and the ability to fall asleep in the mountains on night...and a beach the next. The great thing - our grown children have given their approval as the oldest plans on traveling and living in Europe full time with her company and the youngest wants to go into traveling medicine.
@@heatherwarner865 Your situation is different then if someone bought one of these things, placed it on their property, and then rented it out to a 3rd party. And now where is the company disclosing this major fact. Instead they are using words commonly associated with either Title 24 or Title 25 conforming construction. Which IMO is purposely deceptive.
A word of warning: van life is difficult and now illegal in most places. A class c will stick out like a sore thumb and you will get the knock. There's a reason we call it stealth camping.
Boxabl has me worried. I've never heard of one in use that wasn't a home show or at their warehouse. Seems to be a technology demonstration so far to get investors.
I think it's not so much the Boxabl houses themselves that are the future of the company. They are proof of concept. It's the techniques they are using to make the tiny homes that can be scaled down the road to make regular size homes. That's where the association with Horton comes in. So for all those saying "nobody wants the tiny house," just wait a bit. It's a shame the technology side is not moving faster.
The technology is their it’s scaling the project that where the problem comes in. That’s why that tiny factory can only do so much. I am hopeful that more builders will get onboard with this. It really would change a lot of peoples lives to find an affordable home.
@@KristinaSmallhorn Are they having the supply chain problems other builders are having, since they don't use lumber or drywall? If nothing else they could get more homes built faster if they could scale up without the supply chain issues. But it looks like they actually make all their housing materials so that's a matter of scale as well.
@@KristinaSmallhorn I believe California has required sprinkler systems for new construction or remodels. Do these have sprinklers? I don't see how they could wth folding roofs. Are they earthquake safe? And of course you can stand on it if they can stack 5 tall and if they can hold snow on those flat roofs in cold climates. I really *want to see how you hook up electrical and water. Is there an on demand water heater in these?* Nobody talks about that. I would prefer less windows so I can use vertical space for storage. One of these is smaller than my one bedroom apartment, and that's already too small. If you put a second floor, or adjacent box that's just empty, or has only a bathroom, to use as 2 bedrooms, or a master and small office, and modify first one for larger living area, the empty box should be less expensive. Older people are going to want handicap accessible spaces in case they need them. I think all homes should be built that way so there isn't a need for massive modifications later if something happens. Like grab bars in shower, a seat, grab bars near toilet.
Yup! Applicable to making a powered trailer containing a supplemental battery along with a solar covered aero shell above a Boxable-/CyberLandr-type low profile pop-up camper that has a recess for a gen3 Starlink mobile dish.
It’ll be really interesting to see the future of these homes. I really like the overall idea, my only complaint, however, is that if I were to purchase one, I’d like it to be a real house, not an ADU. It doesn’t have to be big by any means (since that would defeat the purpose of making these affordable) but maybe around 800 sq ft Edit: I just made it to the end of the video where he talked about these being the future for homes and apartments. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this company and their homes
These are only being installed as ADUs because that's the easiest way to permit them. I know I'd be more than happy with one of these for my house at the current size
If it is the future of homes I hope they at least come up with realistic looking designs/textiles that look like maybe brick or wood or maybe even the shingle siding sort of look?
Yeah I think that the main value of this company is the research into making the building process more efficient. There are lots of modular companies, and tiny home companies, this one is wanting to set itself apart based on the construction process. I can absolutely see a future where you can make a larger building with additional modules. Companies have done this in the past, but then manufactured housing got a bad reputation.
Patience and faith is a huge part of being an early adopter; your investing in the betterment of the concept. Original Tesla purchasers waited years for the first cars. I love my Tesla and would LOVE to have a boxable ♥️
I recently took a tour of their factory and the model is nice. During the tour it was stated they should be ready for the public by end of year if I recall correctly.
I do believe in the company as a concept... I invested and bought 9000+ shares... I just hope they get the marketing down soon and start actually selling them... And going public and growing... it's concept is right for the times and needs of a public wanting more affordable homes!
Realistically it would take at least three boxables to support a family of three. (Living Room/Kitchen/Bedrooms) Cost $150,000. 1140 sq ft. Plus land and foundation costs. As apposed to purchasing two caribou deer run log cabins. Which would cost $154,480 for 1120 sq feet. Plus land and foundation costs. (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms)
I am intrigued by seeming durability of these synthetic materials. Wood is amazing in many respects but not to worry about termites and rot over the long haul makes Boxable type facilities enormously attractive and so inexpensive to transport to the site
@@paulfranke3511 my concern though is that they haven't addressed the serviceability of these homes yet. If something in their electrical system goes wrong, can I access it? Or do I have to destroy the home to fix anything? Same with the plumbing. I haven't seen anything on this part anywhere, so my guess is that they just bank on nothing going wrong or ever needing to be changed.
People have to be realistic... no matter what or how a home is built there is a price per sqft range that will always be there. $125-$175 per sqft is the minimum really. You aren't ever going to get a decent home under $100 a sqft.
Would love to see a photo of that if you're willing to share a social media link. I had high hopes for this company but it is screaming SCAM to me as of 8-19-22.
I have a feeling that this will cost way more than they advertise, $50K, and I assume it will cost twice as much when you figure in transportation cost. Then there is the 10 year waiting list. I will pass.
Manufacturing the new manufacturing facility is going to cost probably 50 100 perhaps 200 million at minimum. So yeah that $50,000 is probably going to be a problem
I think we need a podcast on Boxabl...hey what about a pitched roof on a Boxabl w/solar and wind turbines @ the apex, (even if it only takes the heat out of the roof area) and some kind of battery backup, also the ability to enclose the tankless heater (I live in a northern climate KS)....we need a community...peace
KERRY.....!!!! Great to see you there ...thanks Kristina for vid and for Kerry;s appearance...LOVE Kerry...he does AWESOME reviews too. Thank you Boxabl for the vids for both these reviewers...and for what lengths you are going to ...to make these what you want them to be.
Question so does Horton get their hundred boxable order before the rest of us? I know I signed up before Horton but does that push me back even further in receiving one? Any Video that involves Kerry gets a thumbs up.
Kerry Tarnow is one of my favorites here on RU-vid. As for the Dr Horton order, boxabl stated they are now filling orders for California, Nevada and Arizona since they were able to get approval.
I won’t be buying from California for any housing. I lived there as a kid for years and it’s a horrible place now. I do however plan on buying from Incredible Tiny Homes in Tennessee. They are doing so much more than “concept” homes. Their use of materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill is PROOF that we can build a eco-friendly home without costing hundreds of thousands of dollars is spot on.
Kristina, do you know how these would hold up to weather? Midwest tornadoes, east coast hurricanes? Also, are they built on a basement or a slab? Or doesn't that matter? They're cute, but I would be far more interested in knowing how durable they are.
Because they use Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) for the walls and roof (not sure about how they build the floor), it should be very strong as SIPs have amazing compressive, sheering, and tensile strength. Ironically, there's one potential downside to SIPs related to their strength. The panels are so rigid that I can see the potential for delamination (inner or outer walls separating from the insulated core) if the ground or foundation shifts, which is not uncommon.
@@gbrickcommercialre You're welcome Annette. I researched SIP panels several years ago and IMHO, it is one of the best bang for the buck wall systems available. I especially like that Boxabl is using a steel wall for the exterior and water resistant composite for the inner wall. It is my wall system of choice, but I would want answers about potential delamination prior to order (especially warranty).
@@erictheblue7256 Pour a solid slab 6 inches thick with rebar and ground movement should not be an issue... after grading you should be able to a slab any size extra that you want for patio and parking spaces.
Great job Kristina! You gained confirmation of two major items: 1) Elon may not be living in a Boxabl, but one is sitting on SpaceX property, and 2) the DR Horton order is for 100 casitas. Keep up the fantastic work!
I've seen this recently happen with another company offering panel homes as well... but they also do stick-built and they are offering these at $30K less to those waiting on the panel houses that no one knows how - or wants to build at their location... they made a mistake and are owning up to it. Boxabl took too many orders and is "offering a refund", I hope they live up to it... and can get to the rest before people don't want/need them anymore.
Producing even 4a day is not scalable. This business needs to hire better engineers to get production faster or they will not survive recession as a company, imo
How will low production hurt them in a recession? Recessions challenge companies because of the lower demand that results. If you can't keep up with demand, then the effects of a recession on your business are reduced.
I haven't seen a single video of anyone receiving one, and their social media team deletes comments of patrons complaining they've been waiting years and still haven't received theirs
Kristina, It's worse than just Black Stone! Some young guy created an algorithm that finds undervalued homes and allows him to buy them quickly before the humans can evaluate it. He then sells them to Black Stone and other investors.
I have my doubts, but anyone that owns a company, will see that even 5 - 7 years in business, at their current progress is pretty impressive. Factories, funding does not occur overnight, if they can survive around the 10 year -15 year mark, you likely will see the automation in play. Not easy to do for somewhat complex project. One thing I feel is super scammy, is how they are selling shares and houses with no real promise of delivery. The factory as it stands is currently almost a "scam" and marketing ploy to drive more "investors".
For what they're selling these for, you could get a tiny house much more easily. Incredible Tiny Homes in Tennessee (or maybe KY) make some starting at $20,000.
Okay but are they resistant to mold, fire, termites and sledgehammers like boxabl? Seriously doubt you’re gonna get the same quality in a tiny house that you will in a boxabl. Insulation is another factor I’d look into in a tiny house.
Id like to see a few videos of houses that people are actually using, not just demos and stories. Makes me think this might be the emperors new casita…
Little boxes on the hillside little boxes made of ticky tacky little boxes all the same. Such an amazing way of existing rather than truly living in any authentic or original capacity. Like Tesla and their quality issues. That's what happens when you over sell and under deliver because your CEO lacks the ability to slow down and really consider the advantages of quality over quantity. It's that mentality of quantity over quality that's been destroying our planet and everything in it for the past few hundred years now. Getting people to understand this though is not so easy.
Your quantity/quality point (poetically then sarcastically introduced) seems off the mark and even inverted to me: small house = low "quantity" in terms of sq. ft., materials, and environmental impact. Any quality issues are TBD, but it appears to be a genuine focal point, and objectively considering alternative/traditional building methods it certainly sounds promising. Whether the contemporary box shape is appealing is subjective/personal (I like it). Lastly, "authenticity and originality" are always great in concept, so long as you have the means, in terms of personal capability and time, or *lots* of money.
Thank you so very much for posting this content. I am not sure this is a viable business for mass production. They have been working on this concept for four years. I am wondering if it is a Theranos and/or Bernie Madoff scheme but only time will tell if this company is profitable, productive and transformative.
I was seriously thinking that before I went to the factory. But their were actual homes being built. With a line on of finished homes out for delivery. They really have to scale up for delivery for the amount of homes ordered but I think they are going to make that happen.
@@KristinaSmallhorn Kristina, if you see this comment, I am so curious about your opinion of the founder of the company who is featured for just a moment in this video, and any other details you might have learned about why their mass production machinery is not functional yet. - I loved the concept of this company when I first learned about it, but having been duped into promoting a business that turned out to be a scam, Boxabl as of 8-19-22 is raising MASSIVE red flags for me.
I’m not sure what parish you’re in but I know a work around is to call it a “game room” when getting approval. Not saying I haven’t done this before… (shhh. I have) 😊👏
Hi Kristina! 👋🏾👋🏾 Have you checked out Randy Jones and Incredible Tiny Homes in Newport, TN yet? I think you'd be impressed with the work they are doing to make homes affordable for people.
@@KristinaSmallhorn If they don't have the machinery to automate construction at scale, more factories won't solve it. And this company has waved so many red flags for shadiness at this point that even if they do start mass-producing, I wouldn't trust the quality. "When people show you who they are, believe them the first time."
Your video was very interesting. Showing the China label was very revealing. I think one of their major problems is their employees. First they all seem very young. Also they seem to be walking around a lot (not working). I have a feeling they are not paying them very much. If they ever hire qualified or experienced carpenters and craftsman their cost of product will double or triple in price.
It's all a THERANOS. As for that "Man" with blond colored hair in the back side.....Big Tipoff. The big deal is...you can assemble in 1 hour, or 2 hours, or ever 3 hours, while you wait 3 months to 7 years. You can contact your local carpenters that now need work, in any region of this country, and they can have it ready in a max of 45 days. Per BOXENALBE dimensions. Cost of wood/composites are going through the roof, today. And please, don't buy from China, as they are doing.
The compact foldable nature gives a break on transport cost. Structurally integrated panels are strong, air tight and made of metal, foam and minerals. The steel pillars future proof the building for a second or third floor. It can be loaded and placed on sight with a forklift. And it does not look like a double wide. Very compelling.
they really need to scale up hard for any of us to see them. They will need to pump out a lot more if they only doin 2 a day on average. If they did 200 a day, we can expect to see them in a yearish
The price for these are not listed anywhere on their site. Seems like a promotion to buy stocks. On top of that these are useless if they are not legal to put up.