We turned a Giant box truck into a Mobile Tiny House

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  • We turned a Giant box truck into a Mobile Tiny House
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  • @ericbrady
    @ericbrady 6 місяців тому +15

    Nice build!!
    Wider box trucks make so much more sense than a van for DIY, straight walls and square corners.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому +6

      You would think everything was square but we found out otherwise... haha

  • @davidbrown9784
    @davidbrown9784 6 місяців тому +6

    absolutely fantastic. great ingenuity and choice design features. who wouldn't want this rig.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! I'm sayin!!!

  • @meandmybuddy964
    @meandmybuddy964 6 місяців тому +11

    If you are stuck in the sand and there’s nothing to tie up to winch out if you have a shovel and a spare tire dig a hole bout three four feet in the sand hook winch to spare wheel and burry the wheel and winch out I got stuck in the desert and so did two tow truck drivers and this is how they got us out

  • @BrianThomas
    @BrianThomas 7 днів тому

    Thats pretty freaking sweet. I'd want those windows automated.

  • @linusnanor1531
    @linusnanor1531 5 місяців тому +3

    The pictures of the previous build in it looked really cool too. Loved the aesthetic. Cant imagine what this one looks like. Going to continue the video now.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      hope you dig it!

  • @StepvanDan
    @StepvanDan 6 місяців тому +3

    I love that rig so clean thank you for sharing big hugs from MN

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! more to come.

  • @topazfire974
    @topazfire974 11 днів тому

    This is so sweet , I am loving this what a awesome job .

  • @krisjackson1254
    @krisjackson1254 6 місяців тому +3

    Awesome rig, I'm building one out of an RV with a shipping container box!

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому +1

      Rad! Stoked to see that. hit us up if you have any questions along the way!

  • @necronomiclastodon
    @necronomiclastodon 2 місяці тому

    my new favorite build.
    Seems like it would be easy to dress up for Wasteland weekend too!

  • @tomok7775
    @tomok7775 6 місяців тому +2

    Most excellent!

  • @itsmichele
    @itsmichele 6 місяців тому

    Most killer build!!! The only thing missing is solar, add that to the front of the roof area and I’ll take one when it’s done! Haha. Definitely a BEAST. Nice work🙌🏽

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому +2

      Solar is installed now, it wasn't when we shot this video.

    • @itsmichele
      @itsmichele 5 місяців тому

      @@gtvansNice. It’s seriously one of the best builds ever 🙌🏽

  • @bil2ab
    @bil2ab 5 місяців тому

    Great build. Would love to come out to tour your warehouse when I'm in town!

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому +1

      Please do!

  • @cchico41
    @cchico41 5 місяців тому +1

    are you kidding me? this is incredible

  • @gabrieldasilva7970
    @gabrieldasilva7970 5 місяців тому

    This is, honestly, VERY GOOD.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      thank you!!

    • @gabrieldasilva7970
      @gabrieldasilva7970 5 місяців тому

      @@gtvans I've yet to see a "vanbuild" as complete as this, congrats!

  • @gworldwide
    @gworldwide 2 місяці тому

    Lets gooo! Super dope. Love the channel

  • @HOWBOXINGWORKS
    @HOWBOXINGWORKS 5 місяців тому

    I’d like this in white, feel like the dark colors might make it hot. Also the turf on top seems cool but I’d assume that would get pretty hot as well especially in direct sunlight allday

  • @wilty5
    @wilty5 23 дні тому

    Excellent build, what is the brand name of the windows and where can I buy them? Thanks

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt 6 місяців тому

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @stevengee3475
    @stevengee3475 4 місяці тому

    Love it bro

  • @jedics1
    @jedics1 3 місяці тому

    After looking at vans and tiny houses I realised quickly a van is to small and a tiny house needs land so a box truck is the perfect compomise for full time living and the best value for money platform if your smart about it. Way easier to build out and way more options because you can use regular house products in most cases and the extra roof space means a practical amount of solar so I find it a crazy choice to put fake lawn on the roof instead.

  • @a1expresstransportllc956
    @a1expresstransportllc956 Місяць тому

    Bro this looks so good at 33 single right at this moment i could hook up my tesla to this truck and drive to new york 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt 6 місяців тому

    🙌🙌🙌

  • @computernerdtechman
    @computernerdtechman 6 місяців тому +1

    This looks like the Rockport 14ft Cargoport I plan on converting.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Cant wait to see it! send us pictures

  • @RVingwithG
    @RVingwithG 5 місяців тому +1

    SWEET 😮😊

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      🔥🔥

  • @taxandbusinesszone
    @taxandbusinesszone 6 місяців тому +2

    Murphy bed along the sofa would be better.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Maybe on the next build! We decided to do the couch so it was comfortable for passengers and allows for a dining area. With a murphy bed there would be no place for additional passengers

  • @anson3106
    @anson3106 4 місяці тому

    Amazing, this is an apartment.

  • @alexahumada4580
    @alexahumada4580 4 місяці тому

    Question do you have to stop at all the weight scales on the highways?

  • @2Future4U
    @2Future4U 3 місяці тому

    love this! whats the model of the truck this build is on?

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt 6 місяців тому

    Ragnar is war ready!

  • @367scotty
    @367scotty 5 місяців тому

    Great build . Can i ask what the bathroom dimensions . ive got a 18ft box Isuzu im starting soon gathering materials now.

  • @tomchan2901
    @tomchan2901 6 місяців тому +1

    What is the overall length, bumper to bumper?

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      24ft bumper to rear box, the box width is 8ft

  • @cyrilwingnek-qw1ik
    @cyrilwingnek-qw1ik 5 місяців тому

    Everyone and their grandmother did a "turn my van"

  • @tomchan2901
    @tomchan2901 5 місяців тому +1

    Was this an ambulance?

  • @Freddy-bx6sf
    @Freddy-bx6sf 5 місяців тому

    Where are you guys based out of? Nice to hear it’s going well for an entrepreneur in this business

  • @catherinesargefield1732
    @catherinesargefield1732 5 місяців тому +1

    That’s awesome. How do we we get ahold of the builder to see if he could build us one

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      you can contact us through our website Goodtimevans.com/contact - thank you!

  • @nostalgia4infiniti850
    @nostalgia4infiniti850 5 місяців тому

    There's no gasoline in an apocalypse lol

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Thankfully it's a diesel 😂

  • @wangdoodle90
    @wangdoodle90 6 місяців тому +1

    this guy looks like a slightly different version of shaiden valentine lol

    • @linusnanor1531
      @linusnanor1531 5 місяців тому +1

      Factsss😂

    • @joec.4238
      @joec.4238 2 місяці тому +1

      Was thinking the exact same thing

  • @reneenospam
    @reneenospam 5 місяців тому

    Great conversion! Love the name Ragnar. Could it possibly be named after a character in the Red Rising series?

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому +1

      it’s deeper then that! we will tell the full story in the completed walkthrough video!

    • @reneenospam
      @reneenospam 5 місяців тому

      @@gtvans Okay, hurry! Now I’m really curious. LOL

  • @angielam9
    @angielam9 5 місяців тому

    Where to get those windows?

  • @rogerspalding5673
    @rogerspalding5673 6 місяців тому +37

    A gallon of water weighs 8.9 lbs. 58 gallons of freshwater capacity is about average for a mid-size 5thW. With a raised suspension, driving a rig like this on the highway, at 65 mph, while carrying a max load of water probably is not a great idea. You can do what you want, but some manufacturers, like Jayco and its liability carrier for instance, will deny warranty and insurance coverage for any accidents where its insured vehicle was carrying in excess of 25% of a full tank of water. It alters the center of gravity to such a degree, they consider the rig unsafe for the highway.

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 5 місяців тому +4

      But you don't have to travel long with water. Does it make sense to compare a jayco with a skoolie or heavy duty truck

    • @barry6768
      @barry6768 5 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the info. It was very informative and detailed. I was ignorant about that. Thanks

    • @rogerspalding5673
      @rogerspalding5673 5 місяців тому +2

      @@hmmm2564 You may be right. But, your particular insurance carrier may not agree. Unless you pay extra for a rider covering your home made or prototype RV, your rig will probably be lumped in with all other RVs. I did say a full freshwater tank "probably is not a great idea. You can do what you want." I do agree with you that if you want to have a full tank of freshwater, one should fill the tank as close as possible to your final destination. I believe Jayco has recently amended its warranty to allow for 5 gallons of freshwater. This would provide enough overnight dry camp water to brush you teeth (if you use tank water, and not bottled water for that) and wash your face. Not enough for even a military shower. This to reduce the possibility of unbaffled water sloshing about in your tank, and to reduce the possibility of water affecting the handling of your rig on the highway at 65 mph.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому +15

      Great input, we always fill up close to our destination for two reasons-- safety of course and gas milage secondly. This vehicle does have an upgraded aftermarket suspension that is spec'd to the weight of the vehicle with the 58 gallons of water.

    • @jackwilliam2965
      @jackwilliam2965 5 місяців тому +3

      ​@@gtvansCould you do a van conversion for me?

  • @tomchan2901
    @tomchan2901 5 місяців тому

    Any ideas on how (or where) to purchase one of these (empty) box trucks, without the mods?

  • @BladeStar420
    @BladeStar420 3 місяці тому

    How much did it sell for?

  • @joeblow1942
    @joeblow1942 5 місяців тому

    8:09 Blinds for interior windows.

  • @Erin-Thor
    @Erin-Thor 6 місяців тому

    I approve of the Ragnar name! 😎👍🏽

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Good choice!

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor 5 місяців тому

      @@gtvans - Blame my dad. LOL!

  • @user-pw1bx3pj1x
    @user-pw1bx3pj1x 2 місяці тому

    I have been wanting an ambulance build by I am 6' 3" and would love one this tall inside. Can you tell me how often an ambulance is available with this kind of head room.

  • @phatzdomino5343
    @phatzdomino5343 4 місяці тому +1

    Needs solar panels, take the yard out.

  • @intoart340
    @intoart340 5 місяців тому

    You need to get a mic for your interviewee's. I had to turn up the volume to hear him, then you start talking and you are real loud. Otherwise great video and real interesting

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat 5 місяців тому +1

    Is it Rad? Why yes, it's Rad.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      🙌🙏

  • @joeblow1942
    @joeblow1942 5 місяців тому

    Who makes the sliding blinds for the windows?

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Tern Overland is the company. I believe there are others that make them but that is what we used on this rig

  • @black300c69
    @black300c69 5 місяців тому

    very nice built I just have a question is that a four season??

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      It sure is, it is equipped with the Aquahot air & water heating system.

    • @black300c69
      @black300c69 5 місяців тому

      What is the price range to build something like that on a Ford transit 16 foot box?

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      @@black300c69 Shoot us an email or call to discuss what options you would be interested in. goodtimevans.com

  • @BillCohn-tt5yq
    @BillCohn-tt5yq 2 місяці тому

    No solar?

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt 6 місяців тому

    🍻🍻🍻

  • @randy80ism
    @randy80ism 5 місяців тому

    Can you guys make one for a person that love playing pc games. Lol

  • @user-tg1ex9xo5x
    @user-tg1ex9xo5x Місяць тому

    is the Egyptian Actor Ahmed Malik your brother ?! 😂

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt 6 місяців тому

    🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @pablosantiago3145
    @pablosantiago3145 5 місяців тому

    It's a nice vehicle. But I'm just wondering, after 6 months of s***Hit the fan, where are you going to get fuel from? That's if someone doesn't take it from you before then!

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Only time will tell!

  • @mimurad99
    @mimurad99 5 місяців тому +1

    🤲🏼❤️❤️

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      🙌🙌

  • @gmac9956
    @gmac9956 6 місяців тому

    I like really like like the like truck or like whatever like. It's like kinda like cool like really. Nice van though.......like

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      Like so glad you like it!

    • @gmac9956
      @gmac9956 5 місяців тому

      @@gtvans bahahah. I do like the it though

  • @Uglier.
    @Uglier. Місяць тому

    what team does he film for? a legit team??

  • @Desertvanlife
    @Desertvanlife 6 місяців тому

    No solar.......😬

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      It has solar, it just wasn't installed yet in this video as we were not 100% complete, full completed tour video coming soon.

  • @alexandrovilla3134
    @alexandrovilla3134 5 місяців тому

    No solar and no TV, seems like big negatives

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      it has solar and a TV! it just wasn’t done 100% in this video, completed walkthrough video soon!

  • @jerrykorf4444
    @jerrykorf4444 5 місяців тому +1

    sick sick sick....... find some OTHER, more descriptive adjectives.

  • @wilty5
    @wilty5 23 дні тому

    I must have missed it but how is the electric powered in this vehicle? I don’t see any solar panels

  • @G0ML666
    @G0ML666 17 днів тому

    0 stealth

  • @davidlee-fp6ld
    @davidlee-fp6ld 5 місяців тому +1

    language

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  5 місяців тому

      😮

  • @amjadsulieman1148
    @amjadsulieman1148 Місяць тому

    Where can I contact you to discuss a build and pricing ? Definitely interested if your available. Contact me if you can, ty sir

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Місяць тому

      Goodtimevans.com/contact or (213)866-1073

  • @lazloperry5242
    @lazloperry5242 2 місяці тому

    Whoever did the editing fails at life. Worst. Video. Yet.

  • @lynwoodjones
    @lynwoodjones 5 місяців тому

    No solar?