Scavenged Van Build! Ultimate DIY Cozy Cabin on Wheels!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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Jo and her son created a cozy box truck cabin, all on a shoestring budget. Remarkably, Jo sourced everything for her interior completely free through scavenging and resourcefulness. She bought her 1999 Chevy 3500 box truck for just $4,000 and lovingly converted it into a cozy tiny home. Her son played a crucial role in the build-out, and together, they've created a space that perfectly suits all of her needs. Jo's journey is a story of resiliance, newfound friendships, and the freedom of life on the open road.
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Thanks for watching!
Love to see a son help his mom like that! Great job!
Isn't he great! He worked so hard and even with a job.
what a comfortable living space. A real kitchen, a real bed, a real shower. I love it.
I'm old, he wanted me comfortable..
Great to see how much she loves her beautiful box truck. Her son sure did an excellent job. I wish her many years and many miles of safe travels.
I love this comment!🌱
Thank you.😊
One of the best builds I've ever seen on your channel Bob. Kudos to Jo for being resourceful and reusing cabinets and construction materials. There are so many great ideas, thanks for sharing!
Thanks! Blown away by the comments!😂
Awesome build! Certainly showcases how much can be done on a budget!! Oh and shows how much he loves his mama! ❤
He is definitely a good guy. 😊
Foxy is so chill while Jo is doing her tour. I adore her ❤.
She was, wasn't she? Missing you and yours!😢
What a compliment to her parenting for her son to do all these modifications . That is a lovely story
Thank you. Matt is amazing, and works his own job too.
Great job! Kudos to her and the son.
Thank you! We'll take all the kudo's we can get!😅
My goodness that's such an awesome build! Practical, comfortable and repurposed material... perfect! ❤
Thank you!😊
I love this build and love that she kept the rollup door in it. I'm all about refurbishing stuff just like she did. Just awesome!!!
Her son loves her! Beautiful job they both did.
I believe he does!😊
You have an incredible personality and outlook at life. Hope you have many years of travel in you beautiful new home. You and your Son did a great job.
Thank you so much! 😊
Love her attitude, great build out beautiful home.
Thank you so much! 😊
We met Jo out on Plamosa last winter along with a wonderful group of people. It was one of our favorite memories of Q & so glad we stumbled across the caravan. Jo did such a great job on her rig!
I remember you!! How's travels?
It turned out really nice. It seems roomy. What a nice son, to build it out for you.
Thank you so much! 😊
Excellent build. Wonderful son.
Glad you've met friends to enjoy life with.
Me too! Thank you so much! 😊
Her home looks just like a home, very nice!
Whole floor plan was " HOME". It worked out.😊
Thank you Jo for allowing Bob to share your home ✌️💞🤟
Her truck build is NICE AS HELL!
Repurposed, used material with great ingenuity = MASTERPIECE! 💖💖💖
Your son did one HELL of a job! 👍
Yeah, he's a hell of a guy!!😊
Ahh…she’s so cute. Obviously so pleased to be interviewed by the man who inspired her and her son to create this rig and this life for her. I was so tickled when she silently mouthed Bob’s words, “Hit that thumbs up button…” You know she’s watched a lot of Bob’s videos and been waiting for that moment for a long time! And she does have a great little home there! 👍🤓
He is my HERO! ❤❤
At 3:05 she said that the picture was of her Dad and Uncle at Quartzsite in 1985 and that they'd been coming there all during the '70s so she grew up knowing about Quartzsite and what it was like. Her Dad would have been young then, so he was probably into rock hunting.
Way to get out there and LIVE!!! And what a creative build from repurposed things!
Thank you so much! 😊 Loving life!
What a great build. Simple, meets all needs, repurposed things, so inspiring!!
I can't imagine any other life, or home, now!
After being here 19 years and road tripping part time my landlord served my with a 90 day notice. He knows I’ve recently have been on a fixed income because medically I can bo long keep up my class A and my special certificate for driving a school bus. It’s all about the money! That’s to you and your Channel Bob I’m at piece with it! It’s just the process of getting there.
I was OTR and lived in my truck. Had a seizure and lost my lively hood and room and board. The motorhome was easy and used all my savings but the box van is my freedom!
Perhaps the best aspect of your work is that We get to see how people decide and prioritize different things in their various builds. It really illustrates the independent nature and defiance of convention of people “In the life”. Can’t thank you enough for this!
I do tend to go against the flow.😅
Lovely lady and very creative with her accomplished carpenter son! Good Luck to you Jo! Thank you Bob!
This is such a lovely video and she is such a sweet lady. I can tell her son lovers her so much!
Wow, really wonderful!!! Way roomier than a Sprinter and not as cumbersome as an RV. 😆
I agree, and I can hide in plain sight!
Your son did a great job. A window would be great where you sit for your morning coffee. Beautiful home, enjoy your journey. Bob inspires us all.
I just pot in a deck where the roll up door was. Window in the back wall now, but not when the deck is closed up. That way it still looks stealthy enough to stay in areas id otherwise be kicked out of. Usually work vans don't have windows in the back.
What a happy lady, and her and her son did a great job on it.👍🇬🇧
What a great build! So roomy! Love the generous counter space AND a shower!!
I love the counter space too! Made black berry jam this year on it!!😊
I get the same pleasure and sense of accomplishment from getting and reusing stuff. And then telling each story when showing other people.
There's so much "stuff" out there to use!
She may not have lots of money but she has the great resources with her son.
What could be more perfect than this! So happy for you to have such a nice home and a nice son.
Me too!!😊
I 💕 it! Your son loves you!
A good son is a treasure God bless both of you
What a beautiful tour of the camper.
Yeah, Bob was patient with my ramblings.
Good morning from Godley Texas, great interview with Jo. Stay safe and happy travels 😎
You should be proud of your home and your son. I love box trucks. Safe travels
Thank you so much! 😊
I love your cozy cabin❤
Thank you so much! 😊
Well done! Well done 😃. You & your son accomplished your goal, it’s very homey.!
Thank you so much! 😊
Very creative. I love re cycling and repurposing..... good for you Jo.
J
Wow I'm not even halfway through yet and it's just an amazing build! Bob was very concerned to make sure that the generator is completely outside in a outside compartment! Yes that's important having the controls inside is wonderful!
I know Bob pays attention to detail and the Genny outside is a deal breaker.
So nice that your son helped so much I only hope my son helps when I'm ready to build. This is really beautiful and really quite innovative, and done on an amazing budget, well done!
Thanks. 😊 I love my tiny home!
So many great people enjoying the freedom of RV & Van life. 😁
This is amazing. Her son and her could consult and build custom trucks! I
Love this of all ive seen!
What a clever son you have x
Big shout out to the son. this rig is really nice. Enjoy! 🙏
I like her home on wheels 🛞 I can see she’s going to live really comfortably in it I love her little puppy 🐾 good on her
I have that same sign that's behind her TV 💜 This is such an inspiration for me. While I can't currently afford a box truck, it's a dream I can work towards. I've also been considering a 6x12 enclosed trailer to build out. Thank you Bob for all the wonderful and inspiring stories you bring us.
When you can, check usual for box vans. It's funny about the sign,. Just being in the van and living my life, now, makes me happy. Don't have to put out effort any more.
Uhual.
What a nice job Jo & her son did on this box truck! It looks really comfortable & well-planned.
That is awesome! Good job, Jo! Thank you, Bob!
Thank you😊
Fantastic box truck build!! Her son is awesome talented!!
Thank you so much! 😊
You and your son, did a great job!!
Thank you so much! 😊
Wait till you see the upgrades we just finished. I turned the rollup door into a tailgate deck, complete with AstroTurf, a pocket door and window. All hidden behind what still looks like a roll up door when it's up. We also put a boat hatch on the roof and another solar panel. New shower too.
Hi Matt!!! This is so surprising, isn't it? I knew I loved it but, didn't know everyone else would. Thank you so much, Hun.😊
Great job, Jolene!
Love her space! So efficient!
I do too, thanks!😊
Super job! I love what she and her son have done. I think a box truck is the way to go.
Hopefully the newer ones are better gas mileage. 😅
A handy son is truly a God send. Nice rig 🏆👍
It is! He is! Thank you so much! 😊
By far the best, simplistic country rustic charm build I've ever seen on YT. 😀 Many thanks, Bob & Jo, for the tour!
Wow!! That's saying a lot!! There are so many inspired builds. Thank you!😊
I really like this, and a talented son.
Very nice. You and your son really have great ideas.
Thank you so much! 😊
What a perfect home she and her son built! God bless..
Thanks! I love my tiny home! ❤
Very nice home. Thank you for being a blessing Jolene and your son. Bob you have the best videos. I enjoy all the kind hearts.
Thank you so much! 😊 Me too. ❤❤❤
She's a Doll. Very sweet.
What an inspiration
Jill, Bravo keep living and loving and spreading kindness as you are.
Hi Jo!!! Nice to see you again!
What a cool build. Very inspiring. Happy trails. Hope to see you at the next rtr.
Rambling in that direction already.
Congrats on your Beautiful home ! You and your son did an amazing job! Love that almost all was sourced using by scavenging and inexpensive purchases !
A beautiful story!
She's got such a nice home! and NICE, her son upcycles wasted materials from his job! Saving it from landfill, excellent!
This is the best home on wheels I’ve seen on here. Amazing!
Love it they did such a great job and the repurpose of materials was awesome
Wow that is so nice. She and her son did an amazing job for sooo little. Will definitely refer back to this video when I get my new rig 😊 14:45
It was a labor of love.😊
Nice!!!
Thanks! I love my home! 😊
Great tour and what a wonderful spirit Jolene has!
Aww shucks, Thanks! I love my tiny home! ❤
❤ TFS! She's a great inspiration!
Oh I LOVE this 💖 all the nooks & crannies with all the essentials needed for survival & boredom 🥰
Great Job Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼
Safe Travels & Best Wishes on your Journey 🙏🏼❤️
I have a shelf full of puzzles that I switch out so never bored. (Even on rainy days)
Home sweet home. It’s so not Rv ! Love it
Love this it's awesome your son is a Great fellow for All he does for you
Yeah, he is.😊
Lovely home for Jo. Great video. I wish her happy adventures with new friends.
Thank you so much! 😊
Brilliant!
Enjoy what you post Bob. Box trucks are great.🌿
I agree!!😊
Wow. She is amazing! So talented
Gorgeous rig! She and her son did an amazing job!
I love this truck! I would have loved to see the door roll up in the back but hey...., the rest of it was great!
Have a great day! 🙂
Lovely lady. Gid bless her son
I wish her well. Very nice lady. She has a good looking set up. Thank you for this video
That is awesome! So glad this came across my feed...Beautiful box truck..many happy miles Blessings to you and your son 💞
Thank you so much! 😊
Thank you.
I've been dreaming about living in a converted box truck for years now. Your build is so homey. You are lucky to have such an amazing son.
I am truly lucky, and thankful!😊
Love your home on wheels, you and your son done ✔ a great job.
Thanks. 😊 I love my tiny home!
super nice home, thank God for good sons
I do!😊
wow you really lucked out with your son and his ideas , your home looks comfy
We came up with a lot of stuff, putting our heads together!
Really nice layout, comfy, set up great finds! Wonderful home. 🥶🖤🔔👍🏻
Thank you so much! 😊 I love it!
Awesome build! I’d take this over a Sprinter van any day!
I love these box trucks but it gotta have the pass-through.
They make great little homes.
God bless her, hallelujah!
Yeah, my little door to the cab is perfection.
Amazing! I'm manifesting her dream beach stay one day 🙌🙌🙌
I did it. On a couple river and lakes so far. Just need to make it to the coast.
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So nice! I love the box trucks. They don't seem as intimidating as all the other build outs that I have seen.
The arrangement is perfect! Front of van access is such a plus. Her son's talent is amazing and to know her family pictures makes it even homier is a plus. Very nice build and the best part is she's content and happy meeting new friends! I'm very impressed. I wonder what prompted her to travel on the road solo. I think I'd be scared. Not that brave here.
Nice build Jolene!
I'm happy you're out making friends!
Great video,as always!!
Thanks! 😊