WOW, that is amazing, sadly in America that would be too much of a job to get around in, I have been thinking about buying a box truck 19ft with a 10ft box to turn into a home, tired of rent prices going up all the time, one whole paycheck is just for rent and the other is bills.....legit no life when you work hard to only pay bills and always end up living paycheck to paycheck. I know the cost of building one of these will be a lot, but the money saved afterwards will be worth it, not really planning on traveling just parking somewhere local and still work.
When you do a project this big, it’s most likely for more of a stationary living space than for a nomadic lifestyle. I already have a small van that I’ve lived in and traveled in for years and this would make a really cool home base.
What do you mean too big to get around in? I just got a 26 ft box truck for this purpose you don't need a CDL or any special license and you can go practically anywhere there's a handful of exceptions
Awesome, happy to help. If you have specific questions, just drop them here :) we try and answer them, maybe even in a video. The pipe video is coming, so press the notification bell thingy 🛎 to know when it is up 💪
Having just finished our own build, we can really appreciate the planning, labor, cost and immense satisfaction that comes with ushering a dream into reality. You have an elegant and functional home that is refreshingly unique. Well done you two :)
Nico and Jona, I am so impressed by the truck/Living space itself and all the details I see, so I long for more of this. You have really created one of the best rolling small houses I have seen... Thank you soo much for letting us in on your adventure!
I have a question please about the insulation... can you do a in-depth video on the ventilation of the box truck... did you put venting in the walls for heat and moisture... im very interested how you did the insulation... because this is what Im plaining... I will have a 16 foot box , Isuzu truck. thanks
Beautiful conversion! I love the idea of using a box truck as opposed to a van or bus. If the vehicle portion fails, would you be able to buy a new truck and just attach your home to that? Building out a bus seems like you are committing to your home going away when the bus finally breaks down for good.
Great question! In theory: yes. The box is bolted to the chassis. Ofc it’s a bit of an operation but in theory we could swap the truck out for another one or put it on a foundation and call it a house;)
Excellent! I have always fancied something like this myself, and having just passed my rigid LGV test last week, I will be upping my research to achieve it
I have seen all your videos - I love them. AND I love your truck/Small home - think this might be the way to do it when you are living in (and with) the truck, I would be different for holiday living...
Hey Nico & Jona , ik zag julie leuke filmpje ergens een channel en dacht wow. Die weten van aanpakken. Voor mij duurt deze manier van leven nog even, ik zit in sayalonga Spanje.bijna een jaar geleden hier gekomen. Reizend leven is zo'n lange wens. Online job die nog goed moet lopen. Maar wow wat tof dat jullie dit doen. Veel geluk samen enz! Top!
You have created a gorgeous home with a lot of creative solutions for dealing with every day issues of living in a home that moves. Is the space that houses your electrical and water, etc insulated to protect them from the cold or extreme heat? If I ever went tiny I would definitely want to do something like your truck just handicap friendly (I have multiple spinal cord injuries from a car accident years ago.)
Well done example of how form, function, and design can come together and make a unique one of a kind living space. 👍 How did you make that adjustable stove pipe?
Very nicely done. I really appreciate that you skipped the blah, blah, blah, crap in most of these videos. I don't care about your life story, cat, mother-in-law, or your favorite lasagna. You gave the relevant details in a very concise, accurate delivery. Well done.
Hey Nico & Jona, what type of glass did you use for the big window at the back? I reckon normal glass would break while driving right? How did you solve the tiny movement of the cabin wihile driving with regards to the window?
Very nice. I'm still not sure about moisture. If there is condensation between the inside of the outer wall and the insulation(?), how is that released? Or am I now understanding? The build on the inside is very, very, nice - well thought out and executed.
There is a more technical build video coming. So turn on the notification bel ;) Otherwise we also have this video: Technical van tour of our off-grid Tiny House ua-cam.com/video/FnWcDzU_fA8/v-deo.html Let us know if this helps, otherwise specific questions help us a lot :)
Dear Sir, A most fascinating mobile home build however I cannot help wandering if initially buying a refrigerated box lorry might have negated all the extra timber framing & insulation thus saving potentially time & money? Besides thisI think you both have done yourselves very proud of an exceedingly clean & professional project. Very well done. Kind regards.
@@NicoJona Dear Sir, Thank you very much for your courteous reply. When one is confronted with such an opportunity & thinking this might be heaven's finest offer, one must follow one's heart just as you did. Kind regards.
Nico and Jona, Great video and beautiful conversion. My dream is to build a similar one. Do you have any data on how much weight the total equipment is, how do you really need a 16T truck? Wouldn't it fit into a 7.5T where about 2t was the weight used?
Well depends on the weight of the truck empty - ours is 8t empty and considering you have a relatively big interior and adding later things like a big water tank fully filled, diesel and a motorbike I would not consider under 12t even for us in the future 🫠
Hiya! This looks amazing have looked through a lot of the comments and was wondering what the cost of the build was please……. Not the cost of the truck Thanks ☺️ x
your framing timber size, 65mm x 38mm, interestingly, is 2½inches by 1½inches Is that the finished size or the nominal size? English sizes are a bit of a scam, the timber is cut with a multi-blade saw with the blades set at the nominal size between centres, no allowance for kerf, then any planing or sanding reduces the size further but it's still sold at the same nominal size. A 2½inch nominal size timber can be 2inches when sold.
WOW, that is amazing, sadly in America that would be too much of a job to get around in, I have been thinking about buying a box truck 19ft with a 10ft box to turn into a home, tired of rent prices going up all the time, one whole paycheck is just for rent and the other is bills.....legit no life when you work hard to only pay bills and always end up living paycheck to paycheck. I know the cost of building one of these will be a lot, but the money saved afterwards will be worth it, not really planning on traveling just parking somewhere local and still work.
Mate, I'm saving up to do myself a home on wheels.
This is by far the best one I've seen.
@@duanedibbley7846 That it is, sadly the prices of used cars here in the US have inflated to something nasty.
When you do a project this big, it’s most likely for more of a stationary living space than for a nomadic lifestyle. I already have a small van that I’ve lived in and traveled in for years and this would make a really cool home base.
What do you mean too big to get around in? I just got a 26 ft box truck for this purpose you don't need a CDL or any special license and you can go practically anywhere there's a handful of exceptions
That adjustable stove pipe looks awesome! Can't wait for that video! Y'all have given me so many ideas for my box truck build. Thank you!
Awesome, happy to help. If you have specific questions, just drop them here :) we try and answer them, maybe even in a video.
The pipe video is coming, so press the notification bell thingy 🛎 to know when it is up 💪
@@NicoJona How well does the wood stove keep the place warm?
That is great work. You are both very talented.
man - thats comprehensive* ten points* (designer)
Having just finished our own build, we can really appreciate the planning, labor, cost and immense satisfaction that comes with ushering a dream into reality. You have an elegant and functional home that is refreshingly unique. Well done you two :)
Yes yes yes. Please do a short (or long) video of how you made the Grizzly flue pipe slide. Never seen it before. I will start my build in the spring.
Will do! Video about flue pipe is online this Sunday :)
Nico and Jona, I am so impressed by the truck/Living space itself and all the details I see, so I long for more of this. You have really created one of the best rolling small houses I have seen... Thank you soo much for letting us in on your adventure!
very impressing one off the best builds i have seen so far
Awesome thaaaank you!
I have a question please about the insulation... can you do a in-depth video on the ventilation of the box truck... did you put venting in the walls for heat and moisture... im very interested how you did the insulation... because this is what Im plaining... I will have a 16 foot box , Isuzu truck. thanks
Love the fog in the background in beginning of vid from a fellow fog habitant of a small coastal town in California 😊
Thanks for not dragging out for 3 hrs I've watched so many of these now and I just need a rundown lol
Beautiful conversion! I love the idea of using a box truck as opposed to a van or bus. If the vehicle portion fails, would you be able to buy a new truck and just attach your home to that? Building out a bus seems like you are committing to your home going away when the bus finally breaks down for good.
Great question! In theory: yes. The box is bolted to the chassis. Ofc it’s a bit of an operation but in theory we could swap the truck out for another one or put it on a foundation and call it a house;)
It's very much possible and more common than you would think.
A+ For your design of the periscope flue! Truely inspirational!
Its beautiful 😍! Thank you! ❤
Excellent! I have always fancied something like this myself, and having just passed my rigid LGV test last week, I will be upping my research to achieve it
Absolutely stunning.
Definitely interested in the adjust chimney flute. This is an awesome build. Just bought my truck and excited to get started
Video will be online this Sunday :)
@@NicoJona nice! thank you. Looking forward to it!
Yes we do😉
Yes you want more info? :)
Can you put some specific questions down you’d like more insight in? Maybe we can also make a video about it 🙂
Beautiful! I wish you safe and happy travels.
Thank you! 🙏
cool, thank you 😊
Is there a longer & more detailed version of this video?
What would you like to see in particular?
She's amazing!
truck and buildout is nice too ☺
She is;)
Love it !!
Beautifully made.
That is beautiful inside! Looks like a tiny home not on wheels. Great job guys! 🍻
Thaaank you
Hands down an epic build 💯👌
I have seen all your videos - I love them. AND I love your truck/Small home - think this might be the way to do it when you are living in (and with) the truck, I would be different for holiday living...
That custom flue is so cool! I am intrigued to know how you put that together
There’s a video for you about that on our channel ;)
Muchas Felicitaciones, qué gran y bello trabajo... Felicidades 👏👏👏
Hey Nico & Jona , ik zag julie leuke filmpje ergens een channel en dacht wow. Die weten van aanpakken. Voor mij duurt deze manier van leven nog even, ik zit in sayalonga Spanje.bijna een jaar geleden hier gekomen. Reizend leven is zo'n lange wens. Online job die nog goed moet lopen. Maar wow wat tof dat jullie dit doen. Veel geluk samen enz! Top!
You have created a gorgeous home with a lot of creative solutions for dealing with every day issues of living in a home that moves. Is the space that houses your electrical and water, etc insulated to protect them from the cold or extreme heat? If I ever went tiny I would definitely want to do something like your truck just handicap friendly (I have multiple spinal cord injuries from a car accident years ago.)
Amazing build, we're starting next week, with ours. Where did you buy the windows. I would love put them in ours. Keep up the awesome work! ❤
Well done example of how form, function, and design can come together and make a unique one of a kind living space. 👍 How did you make that adjustable stove pipe?
Coming up this weekend : the flue pipe video I mean;)
These shower and wall tap is nice white color creating contrast with black walls. What brand are they ?
Project loos awesome !
AMAZING 👏🏼 🥰
hello - nice work - how did you make your "papers" - homologation truck to camper ? thanks for your ideas and explanation ...marc
Nicely done.
What was the total weight before and after the conversion? And what are the dimensions of the box and the truck?
Very nicely done.
I really appreciate that you skipped the blah, blah, blah, crap in most of these videos.
I don't care about your life story, cat, mother-in-law, or your favorite lasagna.
You gave the relevant details in a very concise, accurate delivery.
Well done.
Love it , what size is the box?
Hey Nico & Jona, what type of glass did you use for the big window at the back? I reckon normal glass would break while driving right? How did you solve the tiny movement of the cabin wihile driving with regards to the window?
Wow solutely f ......g amazing I want one
Loved this! How much did you didn’t on truck n construction?
this is phenomenonal work! What was the length of the box on this truck?
How did you make the telescoping vent for the wood stove? Please. I love the house great ideas.
Coming soon!
I love again your videos ❤❤❤ please keep on it 🎉
Thank you - we try our best 🤗
Amazing!! I just installed my cubic mini, that adjustable flue system is spot on. How did you do that???
The pipe video is coming, so press the notification bell thingy 🛎 to know when it is up 💪
This build is insane! Love it but def would've went with a lighter brighter color light white and light grey.
Yeah, tastes differ :)
I'm definitely copying your build.
It's perfect.
Well done guys ❤
No originality. Lol Typical
How did you make the telescoping vent for the wood stove
Video coming up for you this Sunday .. about the flue pipe that is ;)
Wow! Interested in flue info.
Coming up!
This is so awesome friends!!! Btw which camera did you use to film this? The filming is phenomenal.
nice freemason hand signs in your thumbnail
Beautil, i would have put a small wall between the bed and kitchen just to hang things
Very nice. I'm still not sure about moisture. If there is condensation between the inside of the outer wall and the insulation(?), how is that released? Or am I now understanding? The build on the inside is very, very, nice - well thought out and executed.
It is a climate folie which is acting as a viper barriers that is letting moisture out of the insulation is there is some in there :)
beautiful built
This is a really nice build. Would say that the large window on the back could be enough for the size of the box if you wanted to cheap out? 😊
Yes, but now 🙈 we leave it closed sometimes for stealth and space reasons and then you would not have any natural light 😓
how long is the cabin?
I'll be waiting for the video of the flue pipe 😁😁
Coming! So press that notification bell thingy to stay tuned.
was weight balance a consideration on this build?
Nice! What's the engine size and MPG?
HOw long was the box itself?
Super nice build! Very inspiring, can you share the dimensions of the box? Length, width and height?
7,4M, 2,5m, 2,5m
@@NicoJona Is that useable interior dimensions?
Hmm no outside dimensions. But it carries just so slightly and we added isolation which makes it even smaller inside
Amazing build, though I wished you show more of the electrical and plumbing works.
There is a more technical build video coming. So turn on the notification bel ;)
Otherwise we also have this video: Technical van tour of our off-grid Tiny House
ua-cam.com/video/FnWcDzU_fA8/v-deo.html
Let us know if this helps, otherwise specific questions help us a lot :)
Dear Sir,
A most fascinating mobile home build however I cannot help wandering if initially buying a refrigerated box lorry might have negated all the extra timber framing & insulation thus saving potentially time & money? Besides thisI think you both have done yourselves very proud of an exceedingly clean & professional project. Very well done. Kind regards.
Thank you 🙏
Yeah could have been an advantage, but when we came across this truck it seemed right for us.
@@NicoJona Dear Sir,
Thank you very much for your courteous reply. When one is confronted with such an opportunity & thinking this might be heaven's finest offer, one must follow one's heart just as you did. Kind regards.
Nico and Jona, Great video and beautiful conversion. My dream is to build a similar one. Do you have any data on how much weight the total equipment is, how do you really need a 16T truck? Wouldn't it fit into a 7.5T where about 2t was the weight used?
Well depends on the weight of the truck empty - ours is 8t empty and considering you have a relatively big interior and adding later things like a big water tank fully filled, diesel and a motorbike I would not consider under 12t even for us in the future 🫠
Hiya! This looks amazing have looked through a lot of the comments and was wondering what the cost of the build was please……. Not the cost of the truck
Thanks ☺️ x
Check the videos instead ;)
We made 2 videos about the costs 🙂
Amazing!😂🎉❤
Ja jullie mogen best trots zijn, zijn jullie denk ik ook wel👍👍😊
Bedankt. Na een tijdje vergeet je het weer en heb je weer doelen, maar altijd fijn even een reminder te hebbben. Dus fijn dat je het even aanspreekt 🙏
Does this get about 6-7 mpg?
We appreciate you sharing your learnings... planning to done the same on a trailer
I still have a question tho if tou could answer me please : what is the place in the Netherlands that you build your boxe truck in called please ?
It is De Sluisfabriek in Drachten.
Let us know if you visit there ;)
does the flue get jammed with creosote & if not why not?
The pipe video is coming, so press the notification bell thingy 🛎 to know when it is up 💪
We try and answer that in the video 💪
How wide is your truck?
Hoe bevalt het leven in de truck tot nu toe ?
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You said there was a video to show the total cost.
But there was no video. What was the cost?
How much do you guys pay for gas?
your framing timber size, 65mm x 38mm, interestingly, is 2½inches by 1½inches
Is that the finished size or the nominal size?
English sizes are a bit of a scam, the timber is cut with a multi-blade saw with the blades set at the nominal size between centres, no allowance for kerf, then any planing or sanding reduces the size further but it's still sold at the same nominal size. A 2½inch nominal size timber can be 2inches when sold.
Hi Alan, the dimensions I mentioned are the actual sizes (I think you call the finished size). We bought it at our local wood shop.
Light color interior requires less power to illuminate.
Truck name and dimensions please
Wait where was the cost break down
Check it here: Cost Breakdown of our Tiny House Truck part 2
ua-cam.com/video/XsBlh_dfNeo/v-deo.html
Why not just sprayfoam it???
Would have been an option. In Europe somehow is it less common to do so. Also we just felt this is the best option :
Looks great, but converting an old truck is kind of wasted time.
How so?
how long the box?
7.4m long, 2.5 wide & 2.5 high before installing anything
@@NicoJona ok thanks
It is incredible how spacious it looks with those measurements
very good work 🇪🇦