Stealth Box Truck TOUR - Studio Apt on Wheels

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  • Jason's intention here was to make a studio apt inside a mobile space while attending grad school. He needed something he could afford as he trying to pay rent and go to school can be tough but also stealth out in the city. What a great idea.
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  • @JarrodTocci
    @JarrodTocci  2 роки тому +426

    Don't worry everyone, Jason has an emergency floor exit that he forgot to show. More Tour videos and Vlogs in playlists below:
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    • @LK-pc4sq
      @LK-pc4sq 2 роки тому +12

      Jarrod, A healthy amount of precaution, I would say..40 is MAX age to attend to obtain a masters or higher degree. Why? age discrimination "depending on what industry" Twice I have seen 50 year old students who were NEVER hired even after they obtained there degree. I sad story of a 50 year old woman who obtained her degree at 55 and NEVER given a job offer and she came a debt slave still paying her university student debt 15 years after graduating!

    • @Shirleyowens383
      @Shirleyowens383 2 роки тому +2

      Yes Jason’s are very cool😎 In fact that my sons name😂❤️

    • @3arthIsGhetto
      @3arthIsGhetto 2 роки тому +17

      You should tell him the window lock should be on the inside. Just to deter possible thieves with bolt cutters. Otherwise looks pretty secure.

    • @DougsterCanada1
      @DougsterCanada1 2 роки тому +18

      Was just going to comment on that. A floor exit, and a kill switch to insure anyone entering the cab could not start the vehicle. I'd like to see more durable glass in the cab as well and perhaps a GPS locator.

    • @mgabrysSF
      @mgabrysSF 2 роки тому

      @@LK-pc4sq - may have changed lately between 'gigging' and the new COVID inspired (for one reason or another) labor shortage.

  • @mjlover4evr100
    @mjlover4evr100 2 роки тому +3398

    This is my cousin Jason! He's literally the coolest person in my family. Definitely inspires me to do great things

    • @manie9689
      @manie9689 2 роки тому +87

      He does seem like a descent guy. And Cool truck too!

    • @USNWaveRet
      @USNWaveRet 2 роки тому +129

      One of my favorite quotes is by MLK Jr... "If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way."

    • @seanhuntsman7834
      @seanhuntsman7834 2 роки тому +35

      Cousin Jason! I’m in denver. U gotta have in person tours! Such a nice ride

    • @ismailmuttaqien1203
      @ismailmuttaqien1203 2 роки тому +24

      Hello cousin jason, i want to be your friend

    • @j.rdirtyfivethirty1673
      @j.rdirtyfivethirty1673 2 роки тому +17

      I think ya broke the thumbs up record for a comment! He IS cool though

  • @kemicecormier5687
    @kemicecormier5687 2 роки тому +727

    I used to drive 18 wheelers so all you have to do is hang your safety vest on the passenger seat, put some sun shades on the dash with a clipboard of paperwork’s , some work boots on the floor on the passenger side. No empty food containers are needed. Very nice build. Good luck with graduate school!🙏🏽🤍

    • @vids2002
      @vids2002 2 роки тому +67

      You just gave me a crazy idea when you mentioned you were a driver. Imagine a 53" totally done up. It just being pulled behind a truck and no one knowing what is really being hauled lol

    • @kemicecormier5687
      @kemicecormier5687 2 роки тому +46

      @@vids2002 Now that would be some nice space to work with!!

    • @4wheel4life
      @4wheel4life 2 роки тому +19

      @@vids2002 There is a company that makes the 53ft into campers its on youtube but yes stealth mode be awesome

    • @vids2002
      @vids2002 2 роки тому +6

      @@4wheel4life sweet. If you find a link before I get a chance to look it up, link me please. Thamks

    • @jamessveinsson6006
      @jamessveinsson6006 2 роки тому +9

      And orange safety cones in front of it at night

  • @traida111
    @traida111 2 роки тому +309

    This looks more like a appartment than a camper van. Such a good build

  • @kingsmustrise
    @kingsmustrise 2 роки тому +724

    First I thought the climbing wall was kinda tacky,
    but then I saw the bed... Function and sentimental, this incognito camper build is insanely cool

    • @jashuajean-louis1634
      @jashuajean-louis1634 2 роки тому +4

      Hey we get the same recommended videos Birdy lol. Taking inspiration for your next build?

    • @rp5707
      @rp5707 2 роки тому +6

      It's also a great way to eliminate those drunken regrets. If she is too big or drunk to make the climbing wall, then maybe you should make her sleep on the couch.

    • @kingsmustrise
      @kingsmustrise 2 роки тому +4

      @@jashuajean-louis1634 I sure am!! Been on a stealth camper build video binge for the past few days lol

    • @dougclague1535
      @dougclague1535 2 роки тому +1

      No you didn’t

    • @veganvocalist4782
      @veganvocalist4782 2 роки тому

      lol it's practical

  • @danielkemmet2594
    @danielkemmet2594 2 роки тому +266

    Dude the SECOND the interior was shown I said "fuck yes dude" outloud. this is such a great build.

  • @genuinedickies99
    @genuinedickies99 2 роки тому +421

    Weird entrance? That is a perfect entrance for a stealth build.

    • @JarrodTocci
      @JarrodTocci  2 роки тому +27

      My word “weird” was definitely taken out of context 😂 but oh well. It’s fun, interesting, different. I like all those things

    • @k.o.t.o.n.
      @k.o.t.o.n. 2 роки тому +1

      @@JarrodTocci Hy, how wide tall and and long is this van? i want to build one that its 400cm tall 255cm wide and 600-620cm long from an iveco daily 3500kg in Europe? What do you think? Thanks in advance!

    • @k.o.t.o.n.
      @k.o.t.o.n. 2 роки тому

      @@JarrodTocci My other question is,: Is there a wy to make the back padio deck from darkedned glass, which, when it is closed uo, itS fikcions as a windoes, but when itS down it's durable for people and some studd to be able stand on it. I would also use it to carry up a motorcycle ti the van, so the tinted glass should have to durable for a little flexing because of the weight of the motorcacle. Also it would have 2 parts, in the midle the motorcycle rail, and on the 2 sides, the tinted glass? What do you tink, how is it managable?

    • @societyofrobots
      @societyofrobots 2 роки тому +8

      That's what I do for my box truck. I have video of a dozen police each trying to find me by looking into my cab. None could figure it out. They didn't even see the camera I was watching them with lol.

    • @JetFire9
      @JetFire9 2 роки тому +1

      @@k.o.t.o.n. No

  • @PennyLester
    @PennyLester 2 роки тому +331

    This is a great idea. Especially when he gets accepted into school and finds out how difficult and expensive "student housing" is. Doesn't have to worry about roommates.

    • @chriscooks5437
      @chriscooks5437 2 роки тому +1

      @One Two Three Incorporated no necessarily. Undergrad comes with more financial aid scholarships and housing assistance!

    • @johnchoi4473
      @johnchoi4473 2 роки тому +5

      @@chriscooks5437 doesnt change the fact that they experienced all of it lol...

    • @dylanmccormick5338
      @dylanmccormick5338 Рік тому

      Rite

    • @rangerdanger10
      @rangerdanger10 Рік тому +1

      Gonna suck when he's got no diesel fuel to put in it

    • @magnoliamike
      @magnoliamike Рік тому +1

      It’s a gear-age, it’s a RUFF, 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @jentommyontheroad8089
    @jentommyontheroad8089 2 роки тому +95

    Love it! The AC vent to disguise the window is genius! I would want the alt access to be an emergency exit. Great build and fun tour!

    • @henryjohnson-ville3834
      @henryjohnson-ville3834 2 роки тому +12

      Same. The lock outdoors should have been moved inside so getting in is impossible.

    • @missingno81
      @missingno81 7 місяців тому

      Until you figure out trucks dont have ac units and that there is an additional door that shouldn’t belong.

  • @Go.el_Hadam
    @Go.el_Hadam 2 роки тому +923

    Amazing build. I would rather see this than a $200k Mercedes build.

    • @clearwater9118
      @clearwater9118 2 роки тому +22

      I hate Mercedes vans and anything that shape. I guess im old fashioned.

    • @driventoaccount3276
      @driventoaccount3276 2 роки тому +20

      No doubt. Despite the Mercedes name, you can tell this guy had a better idea and craftsmanship

    • @newetman4382
      @newetman4382 2 роки тому +2

      I second!

    • @mfwanfy
      @mfwanfy 2 роки тому +6

      Me too! Hate those expensive campers!

    • @n.lyndley.9889
      @n.lyndley.9889 2 роки тому +14

      Yep - totally agree. Very understated, unlike the $200k 4x4 high-lift vans with a whole garage worth of utility boxes strewn all around the vehicle and four light bars.

  • @chrisbyars4422
    @chrisbyars4422 2 роки тому +583

    Whoever is driving/ living / stealthing in this boxtruck set-up has got it made! I used to live in a luxury apartment, 2 bedroom plus den to the tune of $2400.00 a month. Same furniture finishes, same modern look. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out just who smarter one is. Good on you!

    • @Gia_Marie
      @Gia_Marie 2 роки тому +13

      $2400 is pretty good in this economy for a 2 + den. When I used to rent several years ago our 2 bedroom 1 bath was $2550 a month.

    • @morsumbra9692
      @morsumbra9692 2 роки тому +18

      .. you can get a 3-4bedroom house with sitting room and den for 2400 in Charlotte NC... yall needa check your living situations

    • @Gia_Marie
      @Gia_Marie 2 роки тому +23

      @@morsumbra9692 of course it's cheap there 😂 the weather, jobs and day to day life is a bit below average, and I guess the people there too if they're like you. This was CA we were talking about which I no longer live after I retired nor do I rent. I paid off in 2 years my 4 bedroom house where I live now.

    • @Gia_Marie
      @Gia_Marie 2 роки тому +1

      @Peter Kunka I lived out in Jacksonville, North Carolina for a couple of years while my ex was working on base (Lejeune)
      back in the early 00's. I traveled around NC, just like any other state there is good and bad. I heard about the contaminated water, so sad. Cost of living is high everywhere now, there hasn't been much of decline in most states, and from how things are going it will only get worse.

    • @moonbot7613
      @moonbot7613 2 роки тому

      I’m in Denver/Littleton area and have a 2 bed 2 bath for 1800 a month.

  • @misspink9676
    @misspink9676 2 роки тому +11

    The ultimate dream home! We don't all want or need mansions. This is where its at.

    • @henryjohnson-ville3834
      @henryjohnson-ville3834 2 роки тому +6

      And not to mention he saves a fortune on NO rent or expensive mortgage/property taxes.

  • @cheekyoziechick
    @cheekyoziechick 2 роки тому +9

    Box trucks are the best way to go.. Good straight walls and it seems so much more stronger than a van. Love the whole thing.

  • @Gilligan76
    @Gilligan76 2 роки тому +519

    I’m showing this video to my wife. I kept telling her we should find a low mileage box truck and convert it to a camper. She kept saying it wouldn’t work so I get to win an argument for a change. 🤣

    • @courtneygregg8335
      @courtneygregg8335 2 роки тому +24

      This video worked exactly the same way for my husband! So glad I’m not the only one!

    • @randyindvik1171
      @randyindvik1171 2 роки тому +21

      Even with this, you may not win. You know it's true.

    • @staceyleeweeaks-hernandez8583
      @staceyleeweeaks-hernandez8583 2 роки тому +26

      You don't win until you're done building it. 🤣

    • @IZOKSXZHS
      @IZOKSXZHS 2 роки тому +9

      Interpretation, she doesn't wanna convert a box truck into an RV.

    • @LisaLightning
      @LisaLightning 2 роки тому +7

      It’s the only vehicle I’m seeing that might realistically fit two people for more than a week.

  • @tminusnyc2915
    @tminusnyc2915 2 роки тому +640

    That's one of the most livable vehicle spaces I've ever seen. All to the point. Everything functional and nothing fancy on the outside. Amazing build.

    • @blueridgeocean
      @blueridgeocean 2 роки тому +3

      Did you miss the nut milker (that just sounds gross.) It's not practical.

    • @Un1234l
      @Un1234l 2 роки тому +7

      @@blueridgeocean
      It's a way to get nut milks on the cheap rather than buying them.

    • @seansolidworks4736
      @seansolidworks4736 2 роки тому +2

      @@blueridgeocean nut juice is the cornerstone of a NUTritious meal.

    • @blueridgeocean
      @blueridgeocean 2 роки тому +1

      @@Un1234l yeah those nut milkers in the back alley can get pretty expensive after awhile...

    • @seekhimwithallyourheartand3358
      @seekhimwithallyourheartand3358 2 роки тому +2

      Repent to Jesus Christ
      “A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.”
      ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭68:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬
      h

  • @debbiewynne8108
    @debbiewynne8108 2 роки тому +8

    And they say don't judge a book by its cover, loved this. The sky lights are genius and provide 45% more light than ordinary windows. Stealth and beautiful!

  • @pauld.b7129
    @pauld.b7129 2 роки тому +22

    This is really a great idea that should become more common. A huge benefit vs. something like a camper, is you can just park in any business/industrial area and not be bothered at all. Whereas if you're in a camper, police or residents never want to let you park anywhere but a Walmart parking lot. It's really a pretty decent size space for one person.

  • @angeladawn805
    @angeladawn805 2 роки тому +116

    The idea that you can take the box off the chassis, and modify into a tiny home, is really, really great planning and design.

    • @IloveJellow
      @IloveJellow 2 роки тому +1

      still has the original box he just gutted it and reformed it into a living space.

  • @gerifarrell2585
    @gerifarrell2585 2 роки тому +163

    Love that Jason gives all the credit to his friend Matt. Lots of hard work in the build. Great design ideas.

    • @TheCharlesLuu
      @TheCharlesLuu 2 роки тому +16

      we all want to meet this Matt.

    • @chriscooks5437
      @chriscooks5437 2 роки тому

      @@TheCharlesLuu I'd like to see his girlfriend.

  • @ROKYNROBYN
    @ROKYNROBYN 2 роки тому +4

    Ryder or U-haul used to call those trucks with the over-cab space and the little door something like "mother-in-law" cab. They were great for cross country moves. They rented them as a fifteen foot truck, as the size of the back was fifteen. I moved 32 times in twenty years and always got this truck for cross country moves. Put the futon mattress above the cab, and slept at truck stops. Put pallets down for a barrier to keep boxes from sliding forward and then you always have room for suitcase, cat beds, litter boxes and climbing up to the bed. Such a fantastic build. They drive pretty well as long as you don't let a boy pack the truck wrong and it bounces like you're on a carnival ride and you think that you are going to puke until you pull over and repack the whole thing yourself from the floor to ceiling in the Red Robin parking lot in the middle of a hot 🔥 summer day. Not that I would know, though.

  • @Daily_Llama
    @Daily_Llama 2 роки тому +4

    This is almost exactly what I've been planning

  • @stargazer8916
    @stargazer8916 2 роки тому +113

    Good build. Good stealth especially for size. I would camera the exterior up though. Situational awareness and all of that.

    • @CreakyCricket
      @CreakyCricket 2 роки тому +14

      With stealth cameras. Even underneath.

  • @K4t77
    @K4t77 2 роки тому +50

    Cuz I’m not a peasant 😂😂😂. This build is awesome!

  • @Kelkschiz
    @Kelkschiz 2 роки тому +51

    One of the nicest vans I've ever seen. Especially like that it's stealth and the desk + kitchen combination. Plus everything looks super neat. This is pretty much what I would want as well.

  • @GeorgeOu
    @GeorgeOu Рік тому +1

    After seeing box truck living, I can't even fathom vanlife. There's so much more livable space in this.

  • @007nadineL
    @007nadineL 2 роки тому +54

    I'm very disappointed we didn't get the money shot of getting to watch him climb up into his loft bedroom space. Waaaaaaaa
    .

    • @777AnnetteMarie777
      @777AnnetteMarie777 2 роки тому +5

      That's what I was waiting on too! I wanted to see the bed space!😩😭😂

  • @deadcoins9031
    @deadcoins9031 2 роки тому +44

    Anytime Fitness is a great way to have a clean shower in almost every city.

    • @andrewheale9170
      @andrewheale9170 2 роки тому +12

      That's the move. Gym membership for showers and exercise

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 2 роки тому

      Lots of states not letting people shower at gyms anymore thanks to rona…

    • @deadcoins9031
      @deadcoins9031 2 роки тому +7

      @@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ those are horrible states. What about hotels military barracks used homes air BnBs beaches? Lots of places have showers. Showers are not a proven place for transmission of any of these things. Foot fungus at max.

    • @darkprince56
      @darkprince56 2 роки тому

      I've never been a member but they allow members from other anytime fitness locations to shower? For example in my area my gym has about seven locations and yet I cannot go in to use the facilities in the other six unless I upgrade to a platinum membership. Ugh.

    • @ScullCandy56
      @ScullCandy56 2 роки тому +1

      @@darkprince56 get a membership to a better gym then. most national gyms that have locations in multiple states and cities allow you to use any of their facilities that is really common. its not common to have a membership like yours that's locked down to only the location where you originally obtain your membership.

  • @Fontashia
    @Fontashia 2 роки тому +19

    I am now obsessed with doing this and spend my time researching how to make it possible. Thank you for being an inspiration!

  • @razoraz
    @razoraz 2 роки тому +14

    Jason's friend Matt could easily have a consulting company to help others who want builds like this. Fulltimers want security and stealth is security! I can't believe none of the big RV companies have jumped into providing stealth rigs for full-timers yet. Given the recent economic tragedies ravaging the country and the number of people wanting to live frugally when inflation is going crazy, it seems like a huge market opportunity. I mean, the movie Nomadland tells this story and it got best picture, the highest award a movie can get!

  • @JoeyIndolos
    @JoeyIndolos 2 роки тому +294

    Impressive. I’m not really particular with the length and width (most vans and trucks will do), but the height is critical for me. Being able to stand goes a long way to not feeling so cooped up. And if you’re going to have only one entrance/exit, that’s exactly where it should be, connecting to the cab. I’ve seen quite a few truck conversions, but my beef with most of them is that they use the existing door on the side or rear. Going via the cab is not only stealthier, but it allows you to easily get away in an emergency.

    • @alainarchambault2331
      @alainarchambault2331 2 роки тому +15

      I'm leaning that way for the shower build. Most trailers/etc. have really cramped setups for those and the only place you can really cheat on width is if you shut the back to a certain extent much like this guy did.

    • @pamelaraney4654
      @pamelaraney4654 2 роки тому +2

      💯

    • @amywalker7515
      @amywalker7515 2 роки тому +3

      With the extra height, one could put a step up into the bathroom and either put your grey water tank there or install a circulating shower in it. If the step up went all the way across, there could be drawers for extra storage.

    • @vegas1a
      @vegas1a 2 роки тому +19

      Cleaning out my parents house, I rented a 20 foot Penske. It came with the front walk through door. I positioned a recliner so that it could fully operate, so when I got tired, I just pulled into a rest stop.
      Sooooo convenient, safe, quiet, everything you could ask for in a cross country trip.

  • @dmorean
    @dmorean 2 роки тому +27

    Best stealth motorhome I've seen. Brilliant

  • @rashb3994
    @rashb3994 2 роки тому +9

    This one is super clean, modern and spacious. I love that little workspace area and that futuristic chair. The air conditioner vent is genius.

  • @aksez2u
    @aksez2u 2 роки тому +9

    I imagine a generic box truck like this could park in all kinds of parking lots and industrial areas and no one would bat an eye. Super cool!

  • @ironpig701
    @ironpig701 2 роки тому +59

    Very cool build. As a former service electrician I could see this in the city and I would just think its another service van.

  • @theweatherisaokay4964
    @theweatherisaokay4964 2 роки тому +39

    This is by far so cleverly build. The single door is nice, easy access in split seconds without anyone see. The interior not clutter at all easy to maneuver and clean. The mock aircon vent aka window is super stealth when closed. Love this.

    • @immune18
      @immune18 Рік тому

      This is by far so cleverly build.
      what

  • @stevehaile3325
    @stevehaile3325 2 роки тому +34

    This is one of my favorite stealth builds so far. Awesome build Jason. Thank's Jarrod for sharing another awesome stealth build with us.

  • @ashleymarie7452
    @ashleymarie7452 2 роки тому +82

    Jason, I'd definitely recommend unlocking/unlatching that hatch on the side when you are residing in the truck. If there is a fire in the front, you'd be trapped otherwise. Cheers.

    • @kevinsoehlig8374
      @kevinsoehlig8374 2 роки тому +19

      Agreed. He really needs an exit away from the power distribution and engine compartment. He also needs an emergency exit in the bunk, maybe a panel on the ceiling that he can kick out. Stay safe.

    • @TimBitten
      @TimBitten 2 роки тому +8

      I’d just make a top porthole escape hatch at the rear if it were me.

    • @thomastrumigneault8918
      @thomastrumigneault8918 2 роки тому +7

      He could fit out the skylights the vents will pop out in a panic with a few good smacks

    • @Ms19741979
      @Ms19741979 2 роки тому +13

      He has an escape door in the floor

    • @blueridgeocean
      @blueridgeocean 2 роки тому +3

      I got those emergency exit fan vents on the roof of my toy hauler. The size may be a tad bigger than the vents he has now but 100 bucks well spent at camping world and a weekend fitting it on the roof. That would be just fine for this situation. Also have emergency exit on the window he has would be good addition Just keep the outer vent un-latched while spending extended times inside.

  • @jefffrompnw129
    @jefffrompnw129 2 роки тому +45

    I've seen hundreds of stealth RVs this is definitely in my top five

    • @alcopower5710
      @alcopower5710 2 роки тому +3

      How much did it cost? If I missed it I apologize in advance.

  • @catt99mahal8
    @catt99mahal8 2 роки тому +6

    I love how creative people can get.

  • @garethroberts4563
    @garethroberts4563 Рік тому +2

    This is my favourite stealth van concept by far! As a taller guy (6.5) I really appreciate the need for headroom, with a full sized shower, brilliantly done. 👏
    The only thing I'd change is to internalise the locks for the window.

  • @Sahadi420
    @Sahadi420 2 роки тому +54

    really cool truck. I personally would have a door to access the "Gear-age" (LOL) from the inside. That way you could mess with your bike during a rainstorm....AND have "new couch access" if you ever needed to bring bigger things into the living area.
    Plus you could go from your kitchen to your deck easier.

    • @cletusbeauregard1972
      @cletusbeauregard1972 2 роки тому +11

      not to mention have another possible exit if the van goes into the drink

    • @serhiyranush4420
      @serhiyranush4420 2 роки тому +2

      @@cletusbeauregard1972 Yes. And also anti-meteorite umbrella.

    • @oceanecastelnau9821
      @oceanecastelnau9821 2 роки тому

      @@serhiyranush4420 Those are so important. Relying on hats is such a headache

    • @serhiyranush4420
      @serhiyranush4420 2 роки тому

      @@oceanecastelnau9821 Indeed. Literally.

    • @LisaLightning
      @LisaLightning 2 роки тому

      Yes I was thinking to take your bicycle out would ruin the illusion of this being a work van.

  • @aaronrogers1971
    @aaronrogers1971 2 роки тому +33

    THIS is EXACTLY what I want! If he ever decides to sell it, I wanna know!

  • @Latingent50
    @Latingent50 2 роки тому +3

    Bad ass, stealth home on wheels!!!
    That thing is awesome!! There's lots of places he could park at for a week or more and no one would even look twice and wonder if there's anyone inside. I would find a way to ad at least 4 surveillance mini cameras with wide angle lenses and even night vision, one at the front, one at rear, and one on each side of the truck. All connected to a digital recording unit, AND to the flatscreen tv, so if there's any weirds noises outside and around the truck, there's no need to step outside, as everything can be seen on the tv screen, and should anything bad happen, there's footage to be used as evidence. Great mobile home, indeed!!

  • @kraftro1
    @kraftro1 2 роки тому +6

    I was talking to my son about the stealth truck and he suggested because Jason used it a lot in the city he could have good taggers paint the outside of the truck. It would be more camouflaged in the urban area.

    • @Robynhoodlum
      @Robynhoodlum Рік тому +1

      Depending on where he parks, he might get tagged for free anyway!

  • @phixi0n
    @phixi0n 2 роки тому +36

    That is a cool build... Love the space in there. The bed is really cleverly placed.

  • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
    @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 2 роки тому +81

    That’s an ace truck the layout is just about perfect for me. The only things I’d do differently would be a fly screen on the side vent covering the window (if it doesn’t have one already) and have the side access door locked from the inside and remove the hasp on the outside, but leave the bar, latch and padlock so it looks locked from the outside but isn’t. That would give me an emergency exit should I need it. I’d also make the side vent lockable from the inside, but look like it’s still locked outside. Maybe the addition of an exterior camera to see who or what is outside without having to open a window or door.

    • @puggirl415
      @puggirl415 2 роки тому +8

      I like your hacks there.

    • @KyrstOak
      @KyrstOak 2 роки тому +2

      Great idea!

    • @KyrstOak
      @KyrstOak 2 роки тому

      I must ask where that photo is from. It looks familiar.

    • @matt0198922
      @matt0198922 2 роки тому +2

      I would also add a window above the kitchen sink and have it be set up just like the other one (A/C vent stealth approach). That way you have 1 window on either side of the vehicle.

    • @thechumpsbeendumped.7797
      @thechumpsbeendumped.7797 2 роки тому +1

      @@matt0198922
      Good idea. It would give a cooling cross breeze on hot days also.

  • @user-ns6le3sm6j
    @user-ns6le3sm6j 8 місяців тому +1

    I love the entrance. It gives it a secret Bunker on wheels vibe...very Cool 😎

  • @shannonking2126
    @shannonking2126 Рік тому +2

    I think this is my favorite box truck conversion so far. So much more like an apartment yet very stealth. I like the sofa instead of bench seating too, as well as the large sink. I like the grate that covers the window, and the "gearage." So much to like about this.

    • @ashleighelizabeth5916
      @ashleighelizabeth5916 27 днів тому

      One of the things I learned really quick when fulltime RVing is that a lot of purpose built vehicles come with really small really shallow sinks and it makes washing dishes a total and complete PITA. A decent sized kitchen sink with plenty of clearance for the faucet head is absolutely essential if you cook and have to clean up on a regular basis.

  • @lorenl9262
    @lorenl9262 2 роки тому +41

    This is one of the best van builds (box truck) that I have probably seen yet!!! I would really like to see Jason break down the costs of the van and the build itself.

  • @bcamplite621
    @bcamplite621 2 роки тому +116

    Enjoyed every second of that. Great work. Your Matt friend is a genius.

  • @rogerhargreaves2272
    @rogerhargreaves2272 2 роки тому +2

    That’s incredible, you’d just walk past without a second thought. 👍 from Wales U.K.

  • @dyscea
    @dyscea 2 роки тому +2

    You should have had Matt come by and make you a sign, too, lolz 🤣 Great van!! Very inspired.

  • @cathysupp9493
    @cathysupp9493 2 роки тому +53

    Really enjoyed the Zombie mowing Milk frothing ability!
    Ingenious fix on the rollup door and the Bahama shutter fridge vent that’s basically a game changer for stealth window

  • @michdo23
    @michdo23 2 роки тому +13

    I need this with unlimited 5G and you will never see me again. It's a dream truck. So jealous!

  • @Incandescentiron
    @Incandescentiron 2 роки тому +19

    This might be one of the best conversions I've seen. I love how stealthy it is. Fantastic layout out. I also love the gearage. People forget how many utilitarian items they need to store. Thanks for telling us about the emergency escape hatch in the floor. I was concerned about that potential issue.

  • @progression_decibel
    @progression_decibel 2 роки тому +1

    I started watching your tour videos - I must say I am fascinated by the rear patio/"gearage"! Ingenious and I would totally have one if I ever DIYed a living van!

  • @simplejj81
    @simplejj81 2 роки тому +29

    I love your stealth studio, such a cool, comfortable, and cozy home on wheels! Brilliantly designed, you used every cubic foot wisely. Mission accomplished, congrats on such a massive project!

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox 2 роки тому +55

    Very cool layout inside. Love the long countertop and rock climbing wall. We went with a box truck for all the space too. Just can't wait to start the build but we have the concept down.
    Thanks for showing this. He did an incredible job 👏

  • @clancycreations
    @clancycreations 2 роки тому +1

    Wow!!! What an amazing idea and design! I love the stealth factor so you can go anywhere! Love, love, love this!

  • @alexisvalere4095
    @alexisvalere4095 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing!

  • @fitter70
    @fitter70 2 роки тому +6

    F grad school start building those trucks for a living I would buy one. Got to be one of the coolest box trucks I've ever seen!

    • @genuinedickies99
      @genuinedickies99 2 роки тому +3

      No shit. That is an awesome business idea. He already has a proof-of-concept down. The problem is that his clientele can't afford it.

  • @jackryan2135
    @jackryan2135 2 роки тому +25

    Smart dude. Stealth is the most important part of van life.

  • @RobbyJHope
    @RobbyJHope 2 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing, Jason! Such a cool build, I could see myself in a box truck like this!

  • @Briael
    @Briael 2 роки тому

    Lot of thinking, great planning and fabulous execution in this van. Love it.

  • @schmassbinder
    @schmassbinder 2 роки тому +17

    I did something similar a few years ago with a box truck. The only problem I had was people trying to break in in the middle of the night because they thought I might have tools inside. Happened probably six times in six months. Once they even tried stealing the whole truck. Scary thing at 3 am.

    • @fishxchip
      @fishxchip 2 роки тому

      Interesting! Curious what country/City?

    • @mrmuffer69
      @mrmuffer69 2 роки тому +8

      That is always a concern I would have if I went this route, so maybe magnetic signs you can remove that say "oscar's junk removal" would lessen someone wanting to break in.

    • @schmassbinder
      @schmassbinder 2 роки тому +3

      @@fishxchip San Francisco

    • @LisaLightning
      @LisaLightning 2 роки тому +3

      I was thinking about that, what if you’re sleeping in back and someone breaks in the front and tries to drive away?? Car theft in Chicago is off the charts but I don’t know if they typically steal this sort of thing. Need some sort of magnetic sign like asbestos removal or like someone said junk truck. I guess asbestos removal would still imply tools.

    • @hoppy760
      @hoppy760 2 роки тому +3

      They break in and then you open the door and zap them with a stun gun or whack them with a bat. 😀 They will think twice next time.

  • @Anne--Marie
    @Anne--Marie 2 роки тому +35

    This is a terrific design. Jarrod, you need to get a cup of coffee from each person that you promote. Kudos to the pre java tour guides!

  • @ekdaufin1485
    @ekdaufin1485 2 роки тому +1

    Fantastic! Ergonomic chair too! Nice decor.

  • @ZacharyBuhler
    @ZacharyBuhler 2 роки тому +2

    So cool! I built a studio apartment in what used to be a garage and this reminds me of that. We had a loft bed too and it got pretty stuffy up there 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @connief5154
    @connief5154 2 роки тому +15

    Best van tour you have done to date. Relaxed allowing the owner to go through the build without rushing them through it. Throughly enjoyed this video. Great job!!

  • @wiserman100
    @wiserman100 2 роки тому +30

    Beautiful build! You may want to consider making the side door into a stealthy emergency egress hatch in case of fire up front.

    • @stefansoder6903
      @stefansoder6903 2 роки тому +4

      I was thinking the same. You need another exit door in case of a fire! This is a death trap.

    • @dreaming-of-spots6805
      @dreaming-of-spots6805 2 роки тому +15

      In another comment, Jason mentioned there was an escape hatch in the floor.

    • @BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy
      @BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy 2 роки тому +2

      100%… it needs a secondary egress

    • @laurawilson9163
      @laurawilson9163 2 роки тому +2

      @@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy he has an escape hatch in the floor they forgot to show.

  • @kentgladden4316
    @kentgladden4316 2 роки тому +2

    I think we all pretty much went "Wow" when we realized it was an urban camo build. I hate the idea of city living, but your take on it is undeniably impressive. I think this is a brilliant solution for a new adult's 1st very own "home". As a parent, a 3 year build project w/ your kid. Starting when they turn 15 & start having dreams of their own car. Well, "serious" dreams. They'll learn every system inside-out. Introduce them to formal business contracts. Have 'em sign an agreement. Excellent teaching opportunity.

  • @geralynbreault888
    @geralynbreault888 2 роки тому +1

    Love it !!! Best Wishes to you 🙏🏼😊

  • @W4ABN
    @W4ABN 2 роки тому +11

    This is great. I always thought if I were to do a box truck, I'd want to get in the back from the cab just like this. No need to go outside during rain or snow. I like the back was changed from roll up to the drop-down deck. Great use of space.

  • @jhanna1347
    @jhanna1347 2 роки тому +5

    Have been watching van videos for years, this is one of the best I've ever seen. Trust me this is next level stealth and quality living

  • @geoffwalters3662
    @geoffwalters3662 2 роки тому +4

    Grad school doesnt work out, you can make these and sell them for a living!

  • @judyj7957
    @judyj7957 2 роки тому +1

    Good for you and Good Luck on Graduate School, Jason!!!

  • @davecroft2991
    @davecroft2991 2 роки тому +25

    Great tour! Really unique creative design, can't find this type of content anywhere else. Please keep the on of a kind builds coming. Thanks for all that you do!

  • @fosterrignola8316
    @fosterrignola8316 2 роки тому +4

    Idk how building out a box truck has never crossed my mind but this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen

  • @CurtisDrew1
    @CurtisDrew1 2 роки тому +2

    I always thought that those stealth vehicles should mount small TV video cameras on the outside then mount big flat screen TV's to use as windows. Full privacy and the cameras are really small now. I have a 9" monitor in the bedroom of my Class A coach, I added last year, so I can see who is at my door or the back of my coach to check on my motorcycle without getting out of bed. Actually there are 10 cameras around my coach that I can use to see all around my coach. Even put one on my remote control spot light that's on the roof so I can check low clearances and see if my tv/ satellite dish is down and stowed before I drive off.
    I like this build! But crawling through the cab would get old quickly for me.

  • @AdamFrugoli
    @AdamFrugoli 2 роки тому +6

    All it needs is some graffiti! Honestly so cool, screw grad school and just build these!

  • @yangkuepark6123
    @yangkuepark6123 2 роки тому +7

    Wow...after seeing lots of van builds, this feels like a castle.

  • @dulceamaya5111
    @dulceamaya5111 2 роки тому +11

    Amazing job. If I didn't see it I would have never known. Now that's Stealth camping or living. ❤

  • @shannenleigh1677
    @shannenleigh1677 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of the best builds I've seen. So much what I want to do. Thanks for sharing!

  • @independentthinker9113
    @independentthinker9113 Рік тому

    Amazing! Love it!

  • @USNWaveRet
    @USNWaveRet 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of the BEST layouts I have seen yet. I always look for workspace but also living and kitchen space and being an old lady... the bathroom is a must! I absolutely LOVE the STEALTH look!!! The WINDOW area... yes!!! I do Genealogical/Historical research and my OFFICE is more important than a couch!! LOL! But this layout... WOW! I would need a bit more work space though... with 3 monitors, two scanners, printer, CPU and several laptops ... and some cabinets above the workspace. I purchase many items pertaining to my Navy training base and record its history (all items being donated to a museum in Florida to perserve our history).... but WOW... amazing job on this layout. The bed area might give me some closed in feeling... so I'd have to rework something there... but again AMAZING JOB!!! BRAVO ZULU, Jason!!!!!

  • @Dreamysunshine23
    @Dreamysunshine23 2 роки тому +9

    Cool... he's got a better kitchen than in my NYC studio lol

    • @LisaLightning
      @LisaLightning 2 роки тому

      Better than my Chicago coach house for sure!

  • @heatherwarner865
    @heatherwarner865 2 роки тому

    I absolutely love this idea. Inventive, creative, and completely stealth...this is the life.

  • @fasteddie4107
    @fasteddie4107 2 роки тому +2

    I totally dig the stealth mode. It’s a big advantage to be low-key and below the radar. Thanks for sharing this video and your personal space. Safe travels.

  • @MiauxCatterie
    @MiauxCatterie 2 роки тому +9

    really digging the bed placement.

  • @CosmicComputer
    @CosmicComputer 2 роки тому +10

    Probably my favorite stealth build so far, awesome!

  • @michaelamans2780
    @michaelamans2780 Рік тому

    Awsome!!! Love it!

  • @777AnnetteMarie777
    @777AnnetteMarie777 2 роки тому +2

    All I can say is WOW! I luvvvv the whole set up of this studio apartment! I want one!

  • @gwindhorse3594
    @gwindhorse3594 2 роки тому +50

    G-E-N-I-U-S!!! 💡 The interior is so efficiently designed that it seems big. May your friend's fone ring off the hook for customers wanting him to build theirs!

  • @andrewwilliams2193
    @andrewwilliams2193 2 роки тому +4

    I love it, looks like an ordinary truck on the outside until you get inside. Jason, you rock. You nailed it.

  • @Book-Gnome
    @Book-Gnome 2 роки тому +1

    Love the stealth aspect

  • @kathleenp9643
    @kathleenp9643 2 роки тому

    WOW! This is SO cool! It looks amazing inside!! Great job!

  • @j.rdirtyfivethirty1673
    @j.rdirtyfivethirty1673 2 роки тому +11

    That dude and his boxtruck are rad. Great interview JT!

  • @Hozomean
    @Hozomean 2 роки тому +15

    This is killer! Fantastic build! Thanks for bringing this Jarrod.

  • @wrkAhaLik247
    @wrkAhaLik247 2 роки тому

    This is by far the nicest build I have EVER seen! I LOVE IT! WoW!💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

  • @debliedel
    @debliedel 7 місяців тому

    Awesome! GREAT JOB!❤❤