I must say the people who build from trades that like machinists/ mechanics/engineers/etc are always my favourite because there is something they think about that I haven’t.
Oooh what a fun couple and what a fantastic truck build...as an older person myself I love your stairs they're safe and look easy as well...I also love your bed and those pull out pillow's for relaxing...thankyou Jenna and safe travels from me in Melbourne Australia 💜🇦🇺
I thought vandwelling was something only younger people did because of all the climbing and stuff. Great to see that Rob and Karen are keeping up 💪 Very nice!!
There are a lot of van life retirees out there, and many of them have channels here on RU-vid. Thanks to elevator bed platforms, we can even have a real living room by day, and a bedroom by night, and both without climbing.
Rob and Karen traveled with me recently in Arizona in their big rig, what a great couple and cool expedition vehicle! Congratulations on the awesome video.
I really like the bed arrangement, with the backrests for sitting up. This is really well planned, and its a change to see somewhere that isn't "dressed up". Life looks a lot of fun for this couple.
14 gallon tank, spin down filter, 5 micron water filter, charcoal filter, uv filter, 5gpm water pump, on demand water heater, drains into marine sump pump box and returns to tank.
I always wondered why people didn’t use bins ! Everyone is building drawers and I’m thinking bins would be better - glad to finally see it in a rig ! Maybe it’s just Albertans thinking alike !
@@KayRay1966 Pretty much no one would do it that way unless they have no idea what they're doing... Only, for say, re-using gray water for something else like to flush a toilet or a closed pre-shower loop just to pre-heat the water so you don't waste any waiting for the water to heat up before you can get in... Otherwise, both filters and sterilization will be part of any re-circulating shower system.
The body on the back of their truck would have been built by Intercontinental Truck Body (ITB) (Coaldale, AB) - that's an all aluminum body made of extruded aluminum panels. Heavy Duty Construction and a great starting point for a build like this! What a great project
Wow, I'm so impressed with the efficiency of their THOW! Multipurpose, every inch is used to the max (bins for storage is brilliant), and they are happy 😊. That's what matters most. Thanks for the tour. Enjoy your escape!
I think he misspoke....I don't believe it weighs only 2200 lbs. I have a mini-skoolie that weighs just under 10,000 lbs and she's A LOT lighter than this huge truck.
GREAT BUILD. Why cant these companies build a camper as good as this. these for hire companies are mostly about flash. Thanks for sharing with all of us.
Did I hear that correctly where he said it was 2200 pounds? I'm pretty sure that's supposed to have another zero on it. My car weighs almost 2200 pounds.
I'm not American so I don't know the cost of nomad life over there, but I see this some vlog that homeless in America is rising, but then I see this about people living in their vehicle for cheap lifestyle, is that mean the vanlife or tiny house is expensive that even American homeless can afford it? I mean if life in vehicle or small space that cheaper and easier it should no more people sleep on the street. Sorry for my broken English 😂.
Love that you have a hand rail on your steps - when ever I see stair without.a handrail or edge barrier it looks like an accident waiting to happen - so many good ideas on your build - happy travels !
I don't get it: why have an elevator bed while the space underneath is not being used? Did I miss something? Anyway, I really wish them the best travels and experiences, very nice couple. God bless.
She said they use that space, for work and projects, and it's much nicer to get the bed out of your visual space during the day... makes it feel like a functional living space and not a bedroom.
I'm assuming there is something stored under there. Maybe the water tanks and propane he was accessing from outside the truck? They didn't explain that area well.
I thought the same thing! The build was great and it had everything i'd want in a van or truck! But you'd think they'd build benchs and a table or some other way of using the space under the bed. It would be hard to use as a desk because there is nowhere to put your legs underneath. I wish they'd showed how they use it.
110 sq ft and they have a bathroom, complete with shower and separate toilet, kitchen, with reasonable counterspace, and an office and bedroom. I don't think I've ever seen such a tiny place so well laid out
Wow, unique and creative build! Love the video! At 5 to 7 miles per gallon you must have a huge bank! To go very far on diesel fuel must cost you a fortune!
What a great couple. I really appreciate the thought they put into building their rig. I really like the drop down bed, that would totally work for me. The hooks in the shower are a great idea.
