Retiree Builds a Unique DIY Box Truck Conversion

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This DIY Box Truck Conversion was done by my good friend Dale. Recently, Dale decided to retire from his full-time job and build himself a tiny house on wheels. At first Dale was looking for a school bus but ended up finding this one of a kind box truck to convert into his tiny home.
Dale's Box Truck, also know as the 'Slacker Box Palace' is a retirees dream home with a shower and toilet, full refrigerator, kitchen, bedroom and tv for entertainment. The read lift gate still works as well for loading and unloading the box truck.
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@sunnydaze6974 4 года назад

''It's an outdoor stove, but it doesn't know it's not outdoors so it's not bothered'' - Best line ever from Dale.

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Best line ever.

@chuckspencer5296 4 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Juli_Travels 4 года назад

Dale's quotes are the best!

@johnbergholm 4 года назад

Made me chuckle, too

@vanessahenry7238 4 года назад

Got a laugh out of us here at home!

@SRM_NZ 4 года назад

"I am who I am.......your approval isn't needed" Love the t-shirt Dale

@codyburch9965 4 года назад

"It is an outdoor stove but it doesn't know that its outdoors so it's not really bothered..." love this guy!

@DaleBetzandtheSlackerBus 4 года назад

Thanks!

@funletym4677 3 года назад

Love it too ❤️😂

@minne4rlife 2 года назад

I caught that too lol 😂

@EverydayMama 4 года назад

“it ‘s an outdoor stove, but it doesn’t know it is not outdoors, so it is not bothered by it “ LOL. Best line. :)

@AutumnButterfly 4 года назад

I get the impression that Dale is not only creative and extremely knowledgeable about how to build things, but he'd be a hell of a lot of fun to hang out with.

@jacob476 4 года назад

I like how this guy doesn't settle. He makes his van comfortable and useful to use.

@jayboshuis3791 4 года назад

Master Electrician here. It looks to me like that extension cord is 18ga, a little light for an RV 30A circuit. You should at least have a 12 ga. I'm just trying to keep thing safe.

@ellp152 3 года назад

😂 lol!! All these I’ve seen all these families have little fridges! And here he is all by himself and he’s got the biggest fridge I’ve seen! That’s A lot of Bud light!!

@timamyett9679 4 года назад

Cool build ..... refrigerator necessities... Bud Light. Good to see a man with priorities in line.

@kellerj 4 года назад

I think I am in love with the faux-Berkey hack. Generally the whole build a great example of KISS (keep it simple, stupid). Awesome build and thanks for sharing:

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Thanks for watching. Dale has so many awesome hacks !

@TheCatman 4 года назад

Yeah... actually, I need to ask Dale next time I see him to look at it more closely! I saw it in his rig the last time we hung out, but never "noticed" that it was a Berkey "hack"! Lol That would absolutely be something that I would have done too!

@lct7284 4 года назад

@Happy Elf first I want to say Thank you Dale for that Awesome Hack. Yes I too would love a tutorial and or a diagram of some sort.

@pjt3887 3 года назад

@@lct7284 yes, that's another video. 🙂

@GraysdadCal 4 года назад

Absolutely love the simple/functional aspects of this build. And I’m a fan of Dale’s humor.

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Dale is a great jokester. Having him on the build has been so much fun.

@GraysdadCal 4 года назад

Please tell me how the duramax is on fuel. Do you know the axel ratio? Mike, does your bus have a turbo or is it naturally aspirated 6.5? I have a 7.3, E450,Collins bus (no wheel wells!!). I’m hoping for 9+mpg. Keep up the good work. I’ll see you on the road.

@aloegoblin9138 4 года назад

Dale is such a gem. I appreciate that guy.

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Thank you to Dale for letting me share your home with everyone. Dale has been an amazing friend to me over the years and I am happy to share his home and personality with you all. Here is a good question after watching this video: Box truck or Short Bus?

@TheCatman 4 года назад

Well... Bus... but then again. If I were single, the Box Truck would definitely be my "go to" rig. I had a few when in the transportation business, and always thought that they would make Awesome build out rigs.

@orlymicholdampog8097 4 года назад

Ohh the supervisor nice home Dale!

@jdcooks9929 4 года назад

I would have easily said bus, but Dales build has me thinking.

@cynhanrahan4012 4 года назад

Now that I made budget, I am honestly doing pro/con on both. It's just me, the cat and the dog, and I like the flat space of the box truck (actually looking at cut aways). My question about the schoolie is with the already there windows, how do you screen them? I don't want mosquitoes and flies. The box truck allows for cuts to install regular house windows and doors.

@TheCatman 4 года назад

@@cynhanrahan4012 we screened our Skoolie, with no issues. You can get screen building materials at any home improvement store and build them to suit y ou ur particular windows.

@tom-ss2mn 4 года назад

I love how the stove doesnt mind being inside. Im currently looking for appliances with the same "can do" attitude

@DowDuer 4 года назад

Yeah that's a carbon monoxide risk. Look into heaters vented outside.

@lindabarker7142 4 года назад

That's a lot of floor space! He's really self sufficient. He's right about not putting in cabinets. Much roomier. Good video!

@pjt3887 3 года назад

I agree and it stops you from having too much stuff.

@almacarter7968 3 года назад

i like his sense of humor, he has just enough space for himself

@lisabailon1010 3 года назад

Clever build like that you opened the cab to the back of the truck. Good for when you need to move in a hurry or for safety.

@eviefieseler1093 4 года назад

I love how homey this space is! Everything is sensible, simple, and comfortable. Congratulations on having accomplished what I think is just the perfect little moving home.

@danielfowler7986 2 года назад

Agreed. So many builds I watch, the end product is so fancy. I love simplistic.

@Hiker_who_Sews 3 года назад

A reasonable man with creative ideas, a quilt, and a sense of humor. Thank you for showing me your rolling home.

@offairhead 2 года назад

@ 5:30 “it is an out door stove but it doesn’t know that it’s [not] outdoors so it isn’t bothered” Lol. This guy is so enjoyable!!

@chuckspencer5296 4 года назад

Hey hey... Dale has a rig!!! I didn't even know that!!! So many hacks, that is one hell of a box truck... Plenty of head room, thats the only issue I see with the short bus... I would have had to have put a water heater on the shower though, ohhh a cold shower is not fun!!!😂

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Haha, cold showers are not for everyone. I figure people who are watching the build series don’t know dale and his rig so it was a fun video to film for everyone

@buckcalkins2047 4 года назад

Well he has a in demand tanklesswater heater so he could hook that up to the shower. I seen it was under the sink

@pizzaenthusiast69420 4 года назад

what a cool guy :) ...great build as well

@UncoolDean 4 года назад

Dale is the king of the Slackers!

@ThePaulgillett 4 года назад

You might be coming close, where is a new video?

@DaleBetzandtheSlackerBus 4 года назад

Yes! But you sir are the Crown Prince.

@JudesUnlimited 4 года назад

"It doesn't know that it's not outside" Love Dale!!!! LOLOL

@TheGreenNewSteal2025 4 года назад

Cold shower? Respect. Thanks for the tour. Big fan of the kitchen storage with no bulky cabinets.

@Ryoukoe 4 года назад

Would love to see a tutorial of his "berkey" set up! Love everything about this build.

@sharonicalogic6231 4 года назад

Was going to say this too. Yes! Hopefully if enough people mention it, Dale will do a tutorial.

@elisiadriver4592 4 года назад

THAT 'S THE TICKET ! SAFE TRAVEL ,ONWARD BOUND!

@andrewzenn1719 4 года назад

You can see that he has to strap the pots so they dont fall into each other as they are stacked pots. I thought about it, but that money savings didn't equal the time to build and the odds that it will go to land fill. Berkey has a bunch of sales. And get the stainless spigot and stand. Spend the money. It's for the water.

@JahleeyahKalonji 4 года назад

There's a tutorial on youtube of someone showing you how to build your own "berkey". It's pretty simple and definitely worth the effort.

@EcoMouseChannel 4 года назад

Can you drill 3 to 5 holes in a stainless pot? One for the spigot, and how ever many filters you want to install in the upper container. Kinda a no-brainer. (The filters come with the rubber sealing grommets, as do quality spigots)

@toonced Год назад

Do we LOVE Dale? Yes we do! ❤🌻❤

@Betriska 4 года назад

Very impressive build! I just love the simplicity and ORDER! Just beautiful. And the faux-Berkey hack, @john Keller - Dale! That is just brilliant! Hmmmm. Box truck? or Short Bus? I'm loving BOTH! I love all tiny spaces - i live in a "Shed" - 8x16! Hahaha! In the desert! With DUCKS! Yes. really. I have videos to prove it! LOL Love you guys! Stay safe out there in the summer heat!

@Betriska 4 года назад

No. The ducks are in the desert, NOT my shed! hahaha!

@Native-Kitty 4 года назад

You have to love the setup that Dale has. It’s simple and to the point.

@marsrover001 4 года назад

There's enough space on the roof for enough solar panels to run that A/C. I've got 400ah of lithium @24v and it can do 6 hours of full power A/C (no solar input, no ac cycling, always on). 1000w of panels to recharge it. So I can get a few hours of ac in late afternoon once the batteries are charged up (gotta dump that extra free energy somewhere). And all night of ac if I set it to not cycle on too much. Florida man here as well. While I'd always like to just drive where you don't need ac. Sometimes that's just not possible.

@jennifergraham612 4 года назад

All about necessity, that's what works for him, he found a way to put a shower in,I love it

@NumberJuanBus 4 года назад

Dale is the best!! His DIY Berkey is amazing!!

@DaleBetzandtheSlackerBus 4 года назад

Thanks

@karimarie5732 3 года назад

He’s so creative and frugal 😃 love this build!

@TheCatman 4 года назад

For all of you out there in YT land watching this, (and of course, reading all these comments)... In all Honesty, I built out our Skoolie with almost all reused(in one way or another) items we located through either the Habitat ReStore, or FB Marketplace. We saved TONS of $$$ by simply purchasing items that were not used, or "thrown away"(donated). Even down to our full size kitchen Gas stove/oven. It was brand new, but was being sold through a "scratch n dent" appliance store, and in our case, the only thing "wrong with it" was that it was a display or "floor" model. It was literally 1/2 of the original price!!! ($599, purchased with taxes for $300!!!) Don't be afraid to explore all options when fitting out your rig. A little bit of homework, and some "shopping around", with stretch those dollah's by quite a bit.

@israelsarabia2700 4 года назад

Did I hear that right? Slackers box palace....! Great Name!

@nena4215 4 года назад

Holy cow Dale, it doesn’t get any better than that, nice!

@manumit1394 4 года назад

Very creative. He has a one of a kind interior. I like the way he used the things from habitat for humanities; so cool. I really really like his T-shirt

@kimcorscadden3645 4 года назад

That’s awesome!!! No wonder he’s supervisor!!! Lol ❤️❤️

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Best one I could ask for

@tammieparrishmiller3669 3 года назад

I love these kinds of builds. You can make it yours without breaking the bank. I need that T-shirt in my life! I hope this man is having nothing but good times wherever he travels!

@navigationnowhere 3 года назад

Dale always has the best shirts. They are all perfectly him living a great simply life.

@tammieparrishmiller3669 3 года назад

@@navigationnowhere I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you for replying. It's always nice to know that you've been heard. Take good care!

@Natschke_Family_Adventures 4 года назад

That is exactly what I have been thinking about for years because you can find those for such a good price. Very motivational.

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Dale might have convinced me to build one out some time!

@bearborg9986 4 года назад

Love the video and the box truck. He has done a wonderful job converting the back.

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Thanks, I will be sure to let him know! Such a fun build

@marcbaird869 4 года назад

That was a awesome video never really thought of converting a box van. New option!

@Betriska 4 года назад

@@marcbaird869 I think there may be a "box van club" - it's a pretty awesome choice for many people! Dale's is one of the best i've seen!

@highhowareyou8121 4 года назад

Thanks for the tour!

@bmoporboy69 3 года назад

Beautiful ! Love that it’s an out door stove but it doesn’t know it’s an out door stove so it’s not bothered. LOL

@jeffreyc6508 4 года назад

Nice RIG!!

@critterkarma 4 года назад

Yeah, Dale! Love all your upcycled Restore finds, and homemade water filter!!!

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Dale is a upcycle master

@pjt3887 3 года назад

That was very smart. I'd like to see a video on that. The other brand is insanely expensive.

@justme5694 4 года назад

Great video Dale. You're a natural!!! Great rig too.

@leslievey7312 3 года назад

I like this box camper better than any I've seen . Good use of space, roomy and practical .Smart Florida man !

@donkeyballs3307 3 года назад

I would bet any amount of $ money , this guy is one of the happiest guys u will ever meet , living stress free like he does , u would have no choice but to be

@mariayu1012 4 года назад

I love the simplicityof Dale's design..having what's just necessary. Good Job!

@Taximan90 4 года назад

Mike, could you ask Dale if he helped Seven with a house project in Florida, seems like I have seen Dale on video before besides your channel and seen a tour of his box truck.. seems like it was with Seven ( he will know who I am talking about if it was him. ) Thanks!!!

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Yes that’s Dale

@robertwilson6699 2 года назад

Hands down this is the best, most practical and frugal camper I've seen on RU-vid. Everything is well thought out and has a purpose.

@88unstopable 2 года назад

"Just the necessities, Bud Light that sort of stuff." "It doesn't know it's not outdoors, so it's not bothered" This man is so genuine and hilarious!

@ladym2398 4 года назад

The head space is phenomenal! Unique idea!

@Chefsantatravels 4 года назад

Before I got my bus I almost bought a rig looking just like that that, I would have to convert it it also came with the tailgate and the side door. Excellent job Dale is there a way that you could do a video or take pictures of an show how you did your water filter with the pots that is ingenious👍👋👋👋👋👋 stay safe stay strong stay healthy god bless and enjoy life oh and Mike your short bus so far is looking outrage I love it🤙❤👨‍🍳🎅🚌s

@elaexplorer 4 года назад

Loving those silverware cups. That's a great idea.

@rodneyprimm5984 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing this !

@steveo6622 4 года назад

I know now were i have seen Dale before.. He helped out Seven last year in Florida ... What a neat build...I like his whole idea there ..👍🏻👍🏻

@bundajoe6570 4 года назад

I love how beer is a necessity for him. My type of guy!

@stephentrujillo7555 4 года назад

Absolutely perfect for 1 person. Or a big guy in a little truck. ~~♡♡

@geigertron3000 4 года назад

Nice Rig Dale!

@gio_isabella 4 года назад

This is perfect, he did a fantastic job

@rosabivins2558 4 года назад

I just love how he made The filtered water and stove awesome job can’t get no better than this simply simply simple .. thanks for sharing 🤗

@sophiemarcaurele 4 года назад

Hey, you woke me up! 😴🙃 We love Dale - what a tidy bachelor nest! Box trucks are versatile, but, schoolbus for the win 😍🚌

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

That’s one vote for school buses ! Haha

@lauratibbles6598 4 года назад

Great build simple but very well thought through at low cost for its uses like all that he has done I could do that well done

@lauracoleman8114 4 года назад

What a nice rolling home. You have made it look cozy and welcome.

@loreneknight9755 4 года назад

Wow Dale, what a sweet build. All your ingenious hacks...wow!!! But Dale, a cold shower? Your brave, mister. Yikes.

@Retha91 4 года назад

Amazing all the comforts of home. The homemade Berkey is ingenious! Those things are expensive!

@d.wayneotto1094 4 года назад

Dale's rig has been in the background on this build series, and I always wondered what it was like inside. What a well organized and cozy space. Well done Dale!

@kingwah9009 4 года назад

Love the shirt Dale 👍😎🍻

@jeromehunt3536 3 года назад

Great set-up. "It doesn't know it's an out door stove. So it's not botherd." Hilarious!

@greensnapper1602 4 года назад

Hey Mr. Dale , Your Build is Very Nice and Looks Comfy !! If we see ya We Will Stop to Say Hello !! Thank you so much for letting us all see your Little Home.. Loved it !!

@tammykutschall4240 3 года назад

Love your home Dale! Great job.. You have given me many good ideas..

@growlith6969 2 года назад

Good example of a rig that was built to needs without a lot of pomp and circumstance. Just works, and works for him.

@ronniestanley75 4 года назад

That's a great little camper. I like that he buys from Re-Store. You never know what you can find in that place.

@ScottAllengadget 4 года назад

What a cool little palace ! Thanx for the tour Dale .. you're one clever dude ! ;)

@Gantzz321 4 года назад

love the build, love the platform. Being from Florida explains the "heating" source.

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

I hear from Dale you don’t need much heat in Florida. Haha.

@DeterminedDIYer 4 года назад

I used to do that in an apartment i had when I was super poor. I paid for electric but not gas and the heat was electric. So I would turn a couple burners on and it heated my whole apartment in just a few minutes. Then I would turn it off. It was about the size of a regular master bedroom so it worked just fine.

@Gantzz321 4 года назад

@@DeterminedDIYer the issue with none vented propane heat sources is that a byproduct of it is water. So in a van/bus it means you are it to rust out really fast. But since he is from Florida that moisture is probably gone really fast. But in a cold area where you are doing more than just taking off the morning chill then it becomes a major issue.

@jimduffy9773 4 года назад

Heating with a propane stove is not a safe option in cold areas.

@ferraritrip 4 года назад

LOVE THE RIG Dale - God Bless You!!

@brownbunny2513 4 года назад

Dale, your home is better, than most one room apartments in NYC. GREAT build. I have to remember to K.I.S.S., (keep it simple stupid) with my own build.( I tend to over think things) Thank you, Dale.. I too have a "outdoor" camper stove that likes being indoors...🤣🤣🤣👍

@elisabethe8055 4 года назад

Thank you Dale, you did a great job with that truck! I am going to steal your idea with the shelfs, doesnt matter that i dont have a truck, they are smart and look good! 😉 Thank you guys for sharing! 🙏

@Ringelsocke. 4 года назад

Hi Dale, Your box truck is cool, because it is tailored to you! I really like your bedspread, it's an eye catcher, it makes the room cozy and it's personal. I hope, it has a good story (you don't have to tell). The only thing that I instantly thought about, is the color on the outside. 😂😉😋

@janiehayes6116 3 года назад

For a man you are very neat and clean very beautiful place you got there

@ChristalBowlby 3 года назад

I love the different door options and that you cut into the cab. It makes it much easier!

@kid7672 4 года назад

You've got a awesome home brother bear!!

@melwallace1255 4 года назад

Very nice build, Dale!! The Habitat Restores can be an absolute goldmine!! Having that lift gate comes in handy to lift everything into the box part, especially the heavy stuff. I also like that you made a way to get to the cab from the box. I don't think I could stay in the back without it!! As much as I really like the way Dale built his box truck, I would have to have a skoolie for myself. Thank you for the video tour of your rig, Dale. It looks great!!!

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

I agree with having that lift gate! It would be awesome to have that when loading heavy stuff.

@travelingsellvation 3 года назад

That was probably some of the best use of space in a box van conversion that we’ve seen. Your kitchen looks awesome like a commercial restaurant kitchen! We renovated a 99 bounder and travel around buying and selling on ebay so we know how important space is lol great job!

@navigationnowhere 3 года назад

I agree Dale really did a great job on that build. He is now building a school bus so it should be cool to see what he comes up with.

@janicehollstein8202 3 года назад

I LOVE THIS BUILD OUT!!!! No fancy decor, no matchy-matchy!! Just inexpensive, useful, quality construction! Thanks for sharing. I am ripping off soo many ideas of yours when I do my build sir,..hope you don't mind!!!!!

@TheMikestcops 4 года назад

Extremely nice perfect build out Dale. Everything you did with this Build out is exactly what I want, simple, neat and roomy. Right on point 👌 💯

@spoiled4evaami 4 года назад

Its not for me but, everything has its place. I love the metal cones! Just perfect. Anddd,... it has a shower AND poty. That is a total necessity. Idk why ppl build a "home" and have no source of a toilet or shower. BTW i love your quilt. Im an quilter!

@jdcooks9929 4 года назад

Dale, GREAT BUILD!!!! You have earned your Supervisor title. Loved the video. Keep em coming guys!

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Thanks, Dale is the best supervisor

@Ircar47 Год назад

Nice,organized, smartly frugal,very honest , love shower concept -fast,easy in and out - no discipline require -just leave water cold,pretty much self regulates.Thanks for sharing ,Dale !

@87xfute 4 года назад

Excellent rig Dale, everything you need and nothing you don't, well done it really looks and feels like a homely home. Seeya Rob

@navigationnowhere 4 года назад

Thanks I’ll be sure to let him know ! He put a lot of thought into the build !

@AmericaBound 4 года назад

Love that DIY build....

@Wanderboom 4 года назад

Nice tour Michael, great to see Dale’s rig! Love the Berkey hack!! 👍✌️

@savedbygrace0324 4 года назад

Please tell Dale he inspired me beyond...wow. Thank you for great ideas

@Fit4Expedition 2 года назад

Great tour. I love seeing each person's innovative builds.

@gavinjames695 4 года назад

I love how well thought out this build is, especially the sink faucet tip, the cabinet alternative options, and that homemade Berkey! Awesome! It's more like a cabin than a box truck. Well done!

@catherineb5066 3 года назад

I want this guy to be my next door rv neighbor and help me repurpose and think outside the BOX😉 to design me a cool box truck. Great build💝

@DavidDiaz-so5kj 4 года назад

man so so much respect for Dale!!!!!!

@RedFlyerMedia 4 года назад

Great build! I was very tempted to go with a box truck design when I found my short bus.

@SaturnGeminiLove 4 года назад

Loved this video. Dale is such an amazing, caring, and funny guy. His box truck is just perfect. Love the layout and the little patio area on the lift gate. Much love to y’all ❤️❤️❤️❤️