Never seen this kind of craftsmanship and creativity in a conversion. By far my favorite on youtube; I'll try to remember this if one day I build one for myself
Thanks Nick! I appreciate the compliment! Worked hard on details to get this look. I am enjoying it a lot and all is working well! Let me know if you start a build of your own! Best Wishes to you. Ottodiezel
just another tip of the hat to you. i wish more of these younger "tiny house" people who try to cram 10k of fancy European appliances into a shed, would learn to appreciate the thriftiness, dedication and plain old enjoyment of working with your hands that goes into these things that you and people like you get to experience. thanks again.
+The Gunn Man Hey Gunn Man! You and i must have been cut from the same slab of brain! I agree with you 100%. When you build it your self you know exactly what it is made of, and certainly appreciate it more. Thanks for your comments!
What a great job you did inside and out. The inside interior looks very homey and comfortable. Very professionally done with quality finish work. Using some used material for finish work. You are very talented to have done all the yourself. One of the best builds I have seen. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Gail for your compliments. It was a work of passion for me, and i am pleased with the results. I have used this camper now many time and it has met all my best expectations as a solid camper, all the functionality i need, as well as comfort. I am preparing for a three week trip from Texas, to Colorado, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, and back to Texas. Hope you can use some of my ideas going forward. Thanks for Watching!! Ottodiezel
Thanks David, that is a great compliment and i appreciate it! I am planning an updated Full Walk Thru video, to show some additions since my last video, and to incorporate some of the work i show in the 11 videos i did overall on this truck. It has been working out great! Thanks!
WOW ..... A fantastic job on your rig !! (I am a finish carpenter and I was glad to see this video, as i will soon be begining my own build .... There are MANY videos of builds out there, but so FEW of TOP QUALITY craftsmanship like your own !! My hat is OFF to YOU for sharing your detailed build ! Rick S. (Massachusetts)
Thanks Rick! I appreciate the positive feedback, especially from someone that knows what it is to build! Let me know when you start yours, would like to see it. Go Man Go!
You are one talented human; love your RV. Great walk through. You confirmed my thoughts about shower stalls, yours is perfect with a mere shower curtain, priceless and beautiful. Your bed layout is close to ideal, great work. Thanks again. Lol.
+trumpsahead Thanks for all the positive feedback! Lots of visualization on this and detailed drawings before i started. I am pleased with it all, and works great for me! Thanks!
That you are OCD is apparent. That trait has lead you to build a phenomenally well built home as well as a video with good yet simple explanations of the hows and whys of each aspect of your build. Superb job Sir. Hats off to you!
Hello Jeff! Thanks for the compliments on my truck build. LOL on the OCD! I am just someone that will work hard to achieve what it is that I want, and don't let germs get in the way! Ha! Once again, thanks for your feedback and that you appreciate all the work that went into this build. It has worked out really well, and just as I planned! :-)
Whoo hoo - Great job! Everything you need, nothing that you don't. My favorite takeaway is that you repurposed existing furniture for your bed and the chest I would definitely do that. I like the box truck concept the best of all. Happy Trails.
Very impressive!!! The truck back - I wish all campers had this large entry for furniture and moving house! Boy, you put in a lot of work. You must be a very good handy man!!!
Your build is awesome! I am looking at a nearly identical box truck (10 foot box, side door, windows on each side and barn doors in the back), and you gave me some great ideas. I will be going solar for most of my power, as I plan to boondock a lot, but I love how you set yours up. Your shower and grey water tank set up is particularly interesting for me, as one of the main reasons I want a box truck (instead of a passenger or cargo van) is to have an indoor shower. Expanding the pass through in order to swivel the passenger seat is also just brilliant, as not being able to turn the passenger seat into a lounge chair was a tradeoff I was not looking forward to with the box truck vs my conversion van. While my design will differ, thanks so much for showing what can be done in such a small space.
Hi wickednwyld, Thanks for the compliments! Wow, if you also found a truck just like mine you are fortunate, they are hard to find, congrats! I would be interested to see your build at some point. i am preparing for a 3 week trip in mine, from Texas, to Colorado, AZ, California and back. Should be fun! Best wishes to you on your build! Ottodiezel
You have everything a person could need arranged so well. I think that the amount of light that comes in and the uncluttered look make the space look very peaceful and homey. The towel/curtain idea that you came up with is great too. The wooden cabinets are a nice feature too.
Thanks again! Yes it is a very homey space. I recently added screens to the windows, and now can open them without letting in bugs, curtains work well for such a simple arrangement. I appreciate your feedback! Thanks!
What a beautiful build! You have very good taste. I love the designer eye. Makes me jelly. I wish I could do something like this, but I don't have the skills. I have medical needs, so not possible, for now. I can still dream. When I saw how RVs are built (to instantly fall apart, requires a fortune in repairs, & mostly parked in a repair shop), I quickly saw the wisdom of a DIY. Thank you, that was fun to see. (Back when I was going to have a mansion built, I was addicted to watching home building & repair TV shows. Now I'm downsizing my ideas, but I rather like it. Good for the soul.)
+Elaine Marie Thanks for your comments EM. Dreaming is what it is all about! I knew instantly this truck was for me when I saw it, as it fit my dreams of what I really wanted and needed. See you in Dreamland! Otto
@@rebeccatreeseed410 One thing you'll find with van builds is the inability to squeeze in a shower and toilet. A van build can go from a cozy den to live in to living with regrets due to the compromises you've had to make. Trust me when I tell you that for long term living, get yourself a mid-size shuttle bus or a 16' box truck. That extra space makes for a WORLD of difference. One site you may find interesting is skoolie .net. I took alot of my ideas off of several builds I found there and the community is full of helpful people.
@@JKLauderdale Yeah I don't see a lot of showers around here. The best I saw was a European build in a VW LT35 luzon box truck. But otherwise the truck looked kinda cramped, yet those box trucks are bigger than this guy's setup. I'll tell you though, for a big bathroom I would sacrifice some laying-around space. A bathroom is the most important thing to me, I don't care as much about other crap. ua-cam.com/video/I6UsKNYpnWg/v-deo.html
@@nopejoeandangie Nice aesthetics but tile, backer board, thinset and grout are all unnecessary weight. Not to mention, the more grout lines in the shower, the more places for mold to grow and mold is the LAST thing you want in any RV concept. A simple, off-the-shelf purchase shower stall works fine if your vehicle has the height. I used a box truck simply because it's just as anonymous as a van and offers more space for the build options. The mileage sucks but I don't often travel outside of FL so that's rarely an issue. Only time that's come up was running, (OK technically driving) away from a Cat3 and it took me, my 2 girls, my mom, 2 dogs and the cat with no stress. We went from Ft Lauderdale FL to Hickory NC in relative comfort considering the crowd on board.
Hi Skye 2pto, thanks for the compliment! You are so right, finding a truck like this was def a diamond. I bought it the first day i saw it, when it had only been on Ebay for 4 days. It has worked out great! Doing a three week trip in may june timeframe from Texas to California and back. Thanks!
One of the smartest conversions I've seen. My dream is to make the two cab seats into a three-seater convertable bed/living room couch/dining room seating (making more space for the rest of the van) and putting the shower and toilet in the back part of the box, where the bed currently lies. (But that's just me, lol) You did everything else I'd want in my dream box van home. ^_^ The cabinetry, plumbing, wiring, insulation, wheel well use are all wonderful! It's neat, it's clean, and it's well designed!!
Thanks Emily for the compliments and for watching! I would be interested to see you design and work when you are ready! Build Fit for Purpose is my motto. Best Wishes to you!
+James Gillespie Thanks! I really like this truck design from a side door and rear door perspective. I have recently located another one in Ohio that is a 2006 model if you are interested. They want $15k and it has 68,000 miles.
+ottodiezel Thanks, I am not looking right now. My wife would not be happy! And you are correct, normally those trucks were only used on base to transport flight crews from ops. to the aircraft.
Amazing Build Mate! This Is Perfect. I Have To Ask The Model Of The Truck Used Here? What Class License You Need To Drive It. Also Do The Come In Longer Sizes. Id Like To Compliment One I Can Make Room In Back For A Motercycle And Also A Sink Real Toilet And Washer Dryer Combo. I Was Thinking A 16ft or A 15ft. Also What Do You Pull Off MPG? Did You Install The Windows? I Would Love To Get Ahold Of You Had A Cupple Questions. Cheers!!
Amazing Build Mate! This Is Perfect. I Have To Ask The Model Of The Truck Used Here? What Class License You Need To Drive It. Also Do The Come In Longer Sizes. Id Like To Compliment One I Can Make Room In Back For A Motercycle And Also A Sink Real Toilet And Washer Dryer Combo. I Was Thinking A 16ft or A 15ft. Also What Do You Pull Off MPG? Did You Install The Windows? I Would Love To Get Ahold Of You Had A Cupple Questions. Cheers!!
Thanks Crimson! Actually, i am just an IT guy that learned how to do this over time. I had also owned some small RVs in the past that helped me learn how to maintain them and how they were set up. Problem was the cost for those compared to what i have now built to fit my preferences. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Kim! I just installed a 100W solar and a vent fan. Need to do an updated Full Walk Thru, so subscribe to my site and watch for it. Thanks for watching!
Thanks hitchhiker! Took the extra effort to put in the sandstone felt, and to also stain the wood to compliment it. Be sure to check out my 2017 Walk Thru Update on my channel, you may see a few more items! Thanks for watching!
Hey David, thanks for the great compliment! Nice to see you love the setup. It has worked out great for me . Be sure to look for my 2017 Walk Thru Update on my channel, to see some additions since this video. Thanks for watching! (several times!) :-)
+playAgainMe Thanks! Glad you liked it, i am pleased with the result. I agree nicer than most hotel rooms you can find! Certainly cheaper in the long run!
Thanks Jacqueline! I have other videos in this whole series a few of which you may also want to see. Follow this link to the whole series. Thanks for the compliments! Ottodiezel ua-cam.com/play/PLhfL4uOznp_VAmAdUaF3dYslROPDe6T8J.html
Thanks Jonah, I tried to insure that i edited out all the unnecessary space. Check out the follow up videos that show some small additions such as the table, latches and a few other misc. Thanks for watching!
Nice build! I can appreciate the hard work it took to build that RV. Why no sink and stove? Otherwise, looks very homey. From my experience in my custom bug out van I built, showers eat through water, washing up at a sink conserves a lot of water. Also, solar panels make a great addition and keep you off-grid!
+Glamorous Fat Cat (La Bicha) Hello Michele from the Netherlands, Ramee here from Texas. Thanks for the compliments! What caused you to look at these videos? You planning on building your own? :-)
Amazing attention to detail and a lot of your design, materials, and installation are going to help me with my project. What are you using for power? Propane, solar, ? and is it enough to sustain your energy needs outside of a quick trip?
Hi, since i focus on going to places where power is available, i only use 120V AC, and also charge two deep cell batteries. If no power is available, my batteries can last for two full days also powering the refrigerator, lights and fan if necessary. I only carry propane for a gas grill that i now carry in the storage area in the back, and do not use solar. Felt solar was an expense i didn't need. I can also recharge the batteries from AC in six hours or less, depending how much i drain them. For cold weather and running a heater, i will require using my 120 V AC hookup, same for summer heat to run the AC unit.
Yes, the original truck had a opening from the front seat area to the box. However, i widened it to allow for the passenger seat to swivel facing the back. You can see that in one of my detail videos. Thanks for watching!
Thanks No SoGrumpy! That is now 70 square feet of heaven for me! Originally was going to put an aisle down the middle so i could open the back from the inside but that wastes space. I am very happy with the room i have and the efficiency of this design, using access from the back for only things that i need for initial setup and extra storage. Thanks for the compliment and for watching! I may put out an update with a few extras soon. Ottodiezel
Pretty cozy, nice build :) I like to check out all the other builds, im pretty lucky my bus came camperized, I like being off grid so solar panels and inverter I will add.And my toilet and shower are compost and colman portable so I have a tent for showering and toilet.New subscriber.
Wow...outstanding job with this video. I can tell you put lots of thought and planning into it...and it shows in the finished product! You have lots of awesome ideas. I hope you don't mind if I 'borrow' a few.😝 Thanks for sharing!!!
Awesome. I have the same truck but with the roll-up back door. I am going to remove that and put in a solid wall with small access doors for tire etc. I was also thinking about solar panels on the roof and maybe a combo cassette toilet/shower. With the price of solar and lithium batteries getting affordable, I will probably go with that.
Looks great, you obviously have a knack for conversions. Only criticism is the size of the water heater, my Tiger motorhome, of a similar size, has a 3 gallon heater. I find even that to be a lot, space being what it is. I have never wished I had a larger tank. I hang coats in the shower.
+vidguy007 Hi, thanks for the comments. I started to purchase a 3 gallon, but since in the past i had a Chinook that had a six gallon, that made me lean to the six, you are probably right i could have gone with a 3. I am finding that my showers take 8 to 10 gallons of water, not sure how much of that is the hot water. Thanks again!
Nice job on your camper. I am at the point of thinking about doing something similar, but I will have to work on a budget. So I will probably end up with an older truck (thinking an old rental unit with the FRP box). I have seen those flight line service trucks and passed one up a few years ago. A few questions I have are concerning cutting the FRP, windows, etc. If you had to cut the FRP what sort of blade did you use? Where did you source your windows and side door (if they weren't already installed)? Have thoughts about putting a couple of solar panels on the roof and setting up a battery bank? Did you look into a tankless hot water heater for your shower & sink? Did you consider an RV generator (the type that mounts under the body)? Did you also insulate the side walls and floor? Finally, where did you mount your fresh water and gray water holding tanks? I will try to look at your build video(s), so if there are anythings that asked that you covered, don't worry about replying. Thanks!
Thanks for your response. Yes, lots to think about if you want to build it out from scratch. In my case the Door and Windows were already there, I didn't cut the FRP at all. These walls are a plywood, fiberglass, gel coat combination, so probably a fine tooth wood blade would work well. Check www.supremecorp.com they made the box. Decided i would focus on camping were i would have 120 VAC so didn't add the cost for Solar. Tankless water heater is a good idea, i didn't consider it when i built. No space for a generator, however, i have been considering a Honda EU3000i Handi unit, which will be a good fit to run my AC if needed. Just cant seem to commmit on it until i decide i need to be off grid. I did not insulate the walls, only the roof. The wood fiberglass gel coat combo doesn't conduct the cold or heat, only metal items primarily. I find this unit holds heat just as well as an insulated one, once you fire up a heater. You see that i only set up a grey tank for the shower. Toilet, i use www.thetraveltoilet.com for my needs, no tank cleaning. I have 11 videos in all you can watch, check the channel site and follow the Playlist. Thanks for your interest!
The RV generators I am thinking about would take about the same amount of room as your grey water tank does under the body, Probably less in length. Some are made to run off deisel, gasoline or propane. So if you wanted you could fit an electric in line pump and tie it into your current engine fuel line. The only other issue would be to vent the exhaust up and along side of the body or far enough away from it so you don't end up with carbon monoxide in the camper unit. Once again, nice little camper.
Thanks Hi Honey, your comments are appreciated! Check out my new videos on my Sound Deadening in the cab! Cheers! ua-cam.com/play/PLhfL4uOznp_V3QhiwByQQy4WB6i409hv5.html
Thanks, would like to see how yours turns out. Yes i primarily go to campgrounds and utilize the water and electric available. Am considering a generator, but am having a hard time talking myself into it, as the need is low.
Very nice looking build, thanks for the walkthrough! Two questions: 1) what are the walls made from? need to locate metal ribs to anchor things? 2) where do you store the drain hose for grey tank that it dries out and doesn't get other stuff wet?
+BradKW Hi and thanks for the comments! Walls are an outer gelcoat much like a boat, with a 1/2 inch plywook that is again covered in a fiberglass on the inside. Altogether it is about 5/8' thick. very much like RVs that use gelcoat shells on top plywood. I primarily anchored the bed and all the portions below it using wheel wells , along with using the butyl tape i also used for the shower basin. I did anchor the cabinet to the wall with some screws, and also used the butyl tape to hold it to the wall, and also on the metal floor, beyond that no other anchoring. did not use any additional ribs of any kind on the walls, but as i mentioned used the wheel wells as brace points using 12",2" beams. As for the drain hose, i keep it in the grey bucket that is shown on the back, just in front of the spare tire. has a lid to keep in smell. However as i only have a grey tank, i don't really have a smell issue.
nice interessting video,1 thing missing is under the van b4 u put the bracket to hold the tank,u may want to add rubber pad in corners,in case of rubbing,heat cool expend?just a thought.
Hey Thanks BikeStuff for the compliment! This little truck works out great and as you noted has a great comfortable feel to it. Just had it out for a three day fishing trip, and it just works great! Thanks for watching!
Hi Chuck, thanks for the compliment. This Full Walk Thru is a bit old now, i have a newer 2017 version available on my channel, along with 12 other videos if you are interested. Thanks for watching!!
+christofostopaleese B. Thanks for your feedback. Am considering doing a more detailed video on electrical and AC unit. You have any preference for more detail on anything? Best Wishes to you and your build! Otto
+gary mathews Thanks Gary! Yes, I have been looking at a 3000 watt generator, either a Honda or a Yamaha, which would run the AC unit. I am going to wait a bit longer and see if i can do without it. Adding it will require me to setup a carrier on the back or pull a small trailer. i am considering both, so the main decision is how often will i be in a camping place that won't have electric hookups. There are so many now that for the $1800 to $2500 i would spend on a generator, i could spend 60 to 80 nights in a full hookup place. Haven't ruled it out yet.
Thanks Gin m, yea, takes a lot of planning and general know how on all sorts of construction items. I am pleased with it and it has performed wonderfully! I am preparing an update to my Full Walk Thru video in a few weeks as i am installing a few upgrades i think many would like to see. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ottodiezel
Wow that is a great use of space! Nice work. Just wanted to point out that the drawer in the back that you have the blue strap on, if you did slam on the brakes there looked to be about 3 feet of slack on the blue strap. The drawer might gain a lot of momentum and snap the strap. Maybe you should tighten it to have no slack when you travel.
Hi Audioholic, Thanks for the compliments on my video. Regarding your suggestion on the strap, i have since implemented another solution that avoids the drawer moving at all when travelling. If you check out this video which follows the others you will see how i used some standard door latches to lock the drawer in place while travelling, and it cannot move at all. Check it out and thanks for watching! This link includes the latches: ua-cam.com/video/-bFy3dFNGjM/v-deo.html
Amazing Build Mate! This Is Perfect. I Have To Ask The Model Of The Truck Used Here? What Class License You Need To Drive It. Also Do The Come In Longer Sizes. Id Like To Compliment One I Can Make Room In Back For A Motercycle And Also A Sink Real Toilet And Washer Dryer Combo. I Was Thinking A 16ft or A 15ft. Also What Do You Pull Off MPG? Did You Install The Windows? I Would Love To Get Ahold Of You Had A Cupple Questions. Cheers!!
+Destin Romeo Yo! Destin! Sorry for the delayed response, i have been away a few days. Thanks for the compliments! I'll answer some of your questions tonight and the rest tomorrow. The truck is a Ford E-350 Cutaway 5.4L engine, with a 10 foot Box on the back. Here in the USA, a standard Class C License is all that is required. The manufacturer of the box is a company called Supreme. Check out their web site. supremecorp.com/ You can get these pretty much made to order from Supreme, so yes, multiple lengths. a 16 foot would be nice and gives 6 feet more than what i have. Width will likely be 84 inches inside, but you can check with Supreme. I am getting 11.3 MPG when i am driving 65 mph. All the windows came with it and were installed by Supreme. This unit was sold to a US Goverment org, that used rarely for 7 years then auctioned it off. Lucky find for me! Send me questions via my email if you want, r2jordan@comcast.net maybe we can do a call also. Subscribe and check out all of my videos. AM preparing one, i am soundproofing the cab, did the floor already, will do the ceiling and doors this weekend. Thanks,
Awesome build! I was interested in a high top van but when I do the measurements, its not wide enough for what I want to create. This solves everything! What is the gas mileage. Also what are the measurements in the box area? PS Your tour was very informative. Thanks a lot.
Hi Peggy, and thanks for watching! I also looked at vans and came to the same conclusion, i needed more width and a square box truck is easier to install interior items, than the contours of a van. Gas mileage for my truck, a 5.4L V8 is 10.5 to 11 mpg doing 65 on the highway. The box area for my truck, is 10 feet front to back, 84 " wide, and 70 " high. I only installed a single wide bed, but would need to remove the shower to install a double wide bed. If you go with a 12 foot truck box, you could do all i did and also get a double wide bed in the back. Thanks for the compliments and for watching! Questions any time!
Amazing job. Did you put a rear sway bar on that rig? Helwig makes a couple of beefy versions for E350. Also, what is the AH rating on your AGMs? And assuming you have solar panels on top? What watt rating? Thanks!!
Hey Bill, I had an extra load spring added by an off road group that stabilized the weight distribution and gave it a bit of a softer ride. My AGMs were from West Marine, Group 27 Dual-Purpose AGM Battery, 92 Amp Hours. I only put one solar panel on top, 100 watt panel, only for AGM charging when i was on the road. Check out my 2017 update video on my channel. Thanks for watching!
4 years later and out of all the other videos like this ive seen this one is still amazing. Also appreciate the knee pad recommendations
A lot of effort went into planning this. Incredible work! Love it.
+Mystery Machine Thanks! Yes, lots of inch by inch planning, and locating the right materials, not to mention the hours. Glad you like it!
Never seen this kind of craftsmanship and creativity in a conversion. By far my favorite on youtube; I'll try to remember this if one day I build one for myself
Thanks Nick! I appreciate the compliment! Worked hard on details to get this look. I am enjoying it a lot and all is working well! Let me know if you start a build of your own! Best Wishes to you. Ottodiezel
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This is what I like to see finally! A well thought out travel RV/camper self built.
Thank you for sharing!
This is also what I like to see, a great compliment! Glad you like it, I certainly do, and It has held up great! Thanks for watching!
Another great video. Thank you for sharing, your little RV looks great.
That's so nice of you I really appreciate your comment.
Hello 👋 how are you doing today happy Thanksgiving too you
just another tip of the hat to you. i wish more of these younger "tiny house" people who try to cram 10k of fancy European appliances into a shed, would learn to appreciate the thriftiness, dedication and plain old enjoyment of working with your hands that goes into these things that you and people like you get to experience. thanks again.
+The Gunn Man Hey Gunn Man! You and i must have been cut from the same slab of brain! I agree with you 100%. When you build it your self you know exactly what it is made of, and certainly appreciate it more. Thanks for your comments!
What a great job you did inside and out. The inside interior looks very homey and comfortable. Very professionally
done with quality finish work. Using some used material for finish work. You are very talented to have done all the
yourself. One of the best builds I have seen. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Gail for your compliments. It was a work of passion for me, and i am pleased with the results. I have used this camper now many time and it has met all my best expectations as a solid camper, all the functionality i need, as well as comfort. I am preparing for a three week trip from Texas, to Colorado, Grand Canyon, Los Angeles, and back to Texas. Hope you can use some of my ideas going forward. Thanks for Watching!! Ottodiezel
This is one of the best builds of a small camper on UA-cam.
Thanks David, that is a great compliment and i appreciate it! I am planning an updated Full Walk Thru video, to show some additions since my last video, and to incorporate some of the work i show in the 11 videos i did overall on this truck. It has been working out great! Thanks!
What a beauty! Looks like a lot of hard work, love and pride went into her. You must be very proud! Thank you for sharing~
Thanks Nora, yes, lots of hard work, but i am really enjoying it now! Thanks for your comments.
WOW ..... A fantastic job on your rig !! (I am a finish carpenter and I was glad to see this video, as i will soon be begining my own build .... There are MANY videos of builds out there, but so FEW of TOP QUALITY craftsmanship like your own !!
My hat is OFF to YOU for sharing your detailed build !
Rick S. (Massachusetts)
Thanks Rick! I appreciate the positive feedback, especially from someone that knows what it is to build! Let me know when you start yours, would like to see it. Go Man Go!
You are one talented human; love your RV. Great walk through. You confirmed my thoughts about shower stalls, yours is perfect with a mere shower curtain, priceless and beautiful. Your bed layout is close to ideal, great work. Thanks again. Lol.
+trumpsahead Thanks for all the positive feedback! Lots of visualization on this and detailed drawings before i started. I am pleased with it all, and works great for me! Thanks!
That you are OCD is apparent. That trait has lead you to build a phenomenally well built home as well as a video with good yet simple explanations of the hows and whys of each aspect of your build.
Superb job Sir. Hats off to you!
Hello Jeff! Thanks for the compliments on my truck build. LOL on the OCD! I am just someone that will work hard to achieve what it is that I want, and don't let germs get in the way! Ha! Once again, thanks for your feedback and that you appreciate all the work that went into this build. It has worked out really well, and just as I planned! :-)
Whoo hoo - Great job! Everything you need, nothing that you don't. My favorite takeaway is that you repurposed existing furniture for your bed and the chest I would definitely do that. I like the box truck concept the best of all. Happy Trails.
Finally somebody explained and showed their electrical in a way I can understand and it's a kit one can just buy... Smh who knew .. nice tour...
Amazing attention to detail. What a truck!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
Very impressive!!! The truck back - I wish all campers had this large entry for furniture and moving house! Boy, you put in a lot of work. You must be a very good handy man!!!
Your build is awesome! I am looking at a nearly identical box truck (10 foot box, side door, windows on each side and barn doors in the back), and you gave me some great ideas. I will be going solar for most of my power, as I plan to boondock a lot, but I love how you set yours up.
Your shower and grey water tank set up is particularly interesting for me, as one of the main reasons I want a box truck (instead of a passenger or cargo van) is to have an indoor shower. Expanding the pass through in order to swivel the passenger seat is also just brilliant, as not being able to turn the passenger seat into a lounge chair was a tradeoff I was not looking forward to with the box truck vs my conversion van.
While my design will differ, thanks so much for showing what can be done in such a small space.
Hi wickednwyld, Thanks for the compliments! Wow, if you also found a truck just like mine you are fortunate, they are hard to find, congrats! I would be interested to see your build at some point. i am preparing for a 3 week trip in mine, from Texas, to Colorado, AZ, California and back. Should be fun! Best wishes to you on your build! Ottodiezel
Love the layout, decor, everything. So well thought out!
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. anything in particular that caught your eye?
You have everything a person could need arranged so well. I think that the amount of light that comes in and the uncluttered look make the space look very peaceful and homey. The towel/curtain idea that you came up with is great too. The wooden cabinets are a nice feature too.
Thanks again! Yes it is a very homey space. I recently added screens to the windows, and now can open them without letting in bugs, curtains work well for such a simple arrangement. I appreciate your feedback! Thanks!
What a beautiful build! You have very good taste. I love the designer eye.
Makes me jelly. I wish I could do something like this, but I don't have the skills. I have medical needs, so not possible, for now. I can still dream.
When I saw how RVs are built (to instantly fall apart, requires a fortune in repairs, & mostly parked in a repair shop), I quickly saw the wisdom of a DIY.
Thank you, that was fun to see.
(Back when I was going to have a mansion built, I was addicted to watching home building & repair TV shows.
Now I'm downsizing my ideas, but I rather like it. Good for the soul.)
+Elaine Marie Thanks for your comments EM. Dreaming is what it is all about! I knew instantly this truck was for me when I saw it, as it fit my dreams of what I really wanted and needed. See you in Dreamland! Otto
RVs are poorly made, I am now looking for a smallish box van. I amazed to get this far along. Keep dreaming.
@@rebeccatreeseed410 One thing you'll find with van builds is the inability to squeeze in a shower and toilet. A van build can go from a cozy den to live in to living with regrets due to the compromises you've had to make.
Trust me when I tell you that for long term living, get yourself a mid-size shuttle bus or a 16' box truck. That extra space makes for a WORLD of difference.
One site you may find interesting is skoolie .net. I took alot of my ideas off of several builds I found there and the community is full of helpful people.
@@JKLauderdale Yeah I don't see a lot of showers around here. The best I saw was a European build in a VW LT35 luzon box truck. But otherwise the truck looked kinda cramped, yet those box trucks are bigger than this guy's setup. I'll tell you though, for a big bathroom I would sacrifice some laying-around space. A bathroom is the most important thing to me, I don't care as much about other crap.
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@@nopejoeandangie Nice aesthetics but tile, backer board, thinset and grout are all unnecessary weight. Not to mention, the more grout lines in the shower, the more places for mold to grow and mold is the LAST thing you want in any RV concept. A simple, off-the-shelf purchase shower stall works fine if your vehicle has the height.
I used a box truck simply because it's just as anonymous as a van and offers more space for the build options. The mileage sucks but I don't often travel outside of FL so that's rarely an issue. Only time that's come up was running, (OK technically driving) away from a Cat3 and it took me, my 2 girls, my mom, 2 dogs and the cat with no stress. We went from Ft Lauderdale FL to Hickory NC in relative comfort considering the crowd on board.
Outstanding walk through! You do nice work son, nice work!
I like it ! This is the best conversion Ive seen so far!!!
Thanks Jonah, The Best is a great compliment!
Yes! Definitely the "BEST" conversion I've seen, looks fantastic...Good Job🤗
Great job! Finding that rear door set up on a low mileage'd truck was a diamond in the rough! Safe travels!
Hi Skye 2pto, thanks for the compliment! You are so right, finding a truck like this was def a diamond. I bought it the first day i saw it, when it had only been on Ebay for 4 days. It has worked out great! Doing a three week trip in may june timeframe from Texas to California and back. Thanks!
One of the smartest conversions I've seen. My dream is to make the two cab seats into a three-seater convertable bed/living room couch/dining room seating (making more space for the rest of the van) and putting the shower and toilet in the back part of the box, where the bed currently lies. (But that's just me, lol) You did everything else I'd want in my dream box van home. ^_^ The cabinetry, plumbing, wiring, insulation, wheel well use are all wonderful! It's neat, it's clean, and it's well designed!!
Thanks Emily for the compliments and for watching! I would be interested to see you design and work when you are ready! Build Fit for Purpose is my motto. Best Wishes to you!
...more than enough to "ROUGH IT" in the bush!! Great work!
Thanks Man! Am taking it out for a 5 day fishing trip this weekend! Got all I need! Thanks again!
Excellent work... and a very nice camper. You should be justifiably proud.
+Ray Sills Thanks Ray, yes, i am pleased with the result, and use it as often as i can!
That truck was a great find and you did a super job with the conversion!
Thanks BoxVan Go. Check out this last video on Walk Thru if you have time and thanks for watching! ua-cam.com/video/iKrr7wJKLlM/v-deo.html
You did a great job. A buddy bought one of those trucks. He set his up as a work shop for his contracting job. Yours is sure decked out nice!
+James Gillespie Thanks! I really like this truck design from a side door and rear door perspective. I have recently located another one in Ohio that is a 2006 model if you are interested. They want $15k and it has 68,000 miles.
+ottodiezel Thanks, I am not looking right now. My wife would not be happy! And you are correct, normally those trucks were only used on base to transport flight crews from ops. to the aircraft.
Amazing Build Mate! This Is Perfect. I Have To Ask The Model Of The Truck Used Here? What Class License You Need To Drive It. Also Do The Come In Longer Sizes. Id Like To Compliment One I Can Make Room In Back For A Motercycle And Also A Sink Real Toilet And Washer Dryer Combo. I Was Thinking A 16ft or A 15ft. Also What Do You Pull Off MPG? Did You Install The Windows? I Would Love To Get Ahold Of You Had A Cupple Questions. Cheers!!
Amazing Build Mate! This Is Perfect. I Have To Ask The Model Of The Truck Used Here? What Class License You Need To Drive It. Also Do The Come In Longer Sizes. Id Like To Compliment One I Can Make Room In Back For A Motercycle And Also A Sink Real Toilet And Washer Dryer Combo. I Was Thinking A 16ft or A 15ft. Also What Do You Pull Off MPG? Did You Install The Windows? I Would Love To Get Ahold Of You Had A Cupple Questions. Cheers!!
I concur with the previous positive comments. Very well done sir.
Thanks so much First Last, I appreciate the feedback!
You've done an amazing job on that box van! Awesome. Very inspiring!
Thanks Lawrence, it has been working out great for me. I appreciate the feedback! Let me know if you need any more details on anything! Cheers!
You must be an engineer because your work is flawless. Your 4-wheel partial home beautiful as well.
Thanks Crimson! Actually, i am just an IT guy that learned how to do this over time. I had also owned some small RVs in the past that helped me learn how to maintain them and how they were set up. Problem was the cost for those compared to what i have now built to fit my preferences. Thanks for watching!
this is very helpful and inspiring. thank you!
Keep posting Van 13
What an awesome rig! Very well thought out and put together. Great up cycling of the xl twin bed and dresser
Thanks Kim! I just installed a 100W solar and a vent fan. Need to do an updated Full Walk Thru, so subscribe to my site and watch for it. Thanks for watching!
ottodiezel --i have been looking at sprinter vans.
This is very nice conversion & I like the way you make things match (colors) and neat & clean!
Thanks hitchhiker! Took the extra effort to put in the sandstone felt, and to also stain the wood to compliment it. Be sure to check out my 2017 Walk Thru Update on my channel, you may see a few more items! Thanks for watching!
great job Jordan - looks great
I absolutely love this setup!!! Have watched video several times!
Hey David, thanks for the great compliment! Nice to see you love the setup. It has worked out great for me . Be sure to look for my 2017 Walk Thru Update on my channel, to see some additions since this video. Thanks for watching! (several times!) :-)
Really nice set up. You covered everything you installed. Enjoy.
Thanks Paula! Glad you appreciate the video and build!
great job outfitting your box truck into a camper. I'm sure you will have many fun and enjoyable trips. Safe travels
+willie Makit Yes it is working out great! Will issue a short new video soon on a few extras i have added.
A+, That's nicer than hotel rooms I've stayed in.
+playAgainMe Thanks! Glad you liked it, i am pleased with the result. I agree nicer than most hotel rooms you can find! Certainly cheaper in the long run!
I really enjoyed watching this. You did such a cool and professional job on this project.
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback! Let me know if you need any details on any work i did. Cheers!
Thank you for the walk-through. I enjoyed it very much and I admire you workmanship
Thanks Jacqueline! I have other videos in this whole series a few of which you may also want to see. Follow this link to the whole series. Thanks for the compliments! Ottodiezel ua-cam.com/play/PLhfL4uOznp_VAmAdUaF3dYslROPDe6T8J.html
One of the best walkthroughs I've seen on here, great detail and not rushing through everything.
Thanks Jonah, I tried to insure that i edited out all the unnecessary space. Check out the follow up videos that show some small additions such as the table, latches and a few other misc. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing your experiences with this conversion! Very helpful!
Thanks for watching Mark! You building something?
Thank you for sharing. You did an awesome job converting that.
Thanks Manuel! I appreciate the feedback!
Damn, you did great work on that truck. Looks all sorts of cool.
Thanks! Yea, lots of work, but i am very pleased with how it turned out and is working well in my camping. Thanks for watching!
Nice build. Great use of the small space.
Great job pulling this off. Really well done!
Nice build! I can appreciate the hard work it took to build that RV. Why no sink and stove? Otherwise, looks very homey. From my experience in my custom bug out van I built, showers eat through water, washing up at a sink conserves a lot of water. Also, solar panels make a great addition and keep you off-grid!
I am very impressed. Excelent work. Michele from the Netherlands
+Glamorous Fat Cat (La Bicha) Hello Michele from the Netherlands, Ramee here from Texas. Thanks for the compliments! What caused you to look at these videos? You planning on building your own? :-)
Amazing attention to detail and a lot of your design, materials, and installation are going to help me with my project. What are you using for power? Propane, solar, ? and is it enough to sustain your energy needs outside of a quick trip?
Hi, since i focus on going to places where power is available, i only use 120V AC, and also charge two deep cell batteries. If no power is available, my batteries can last for two full days also powering the refrigerator, lights and fan if necessary. I only carry propane for a gas grill that i now carry in the storage area in the back, and do not use solar. Felt solar was an expense i didn't need. I can also recharge the batteries from AC in six hours or less, depending how much i drain them. For cold weather and running a heater, i will require using my 120 V AC hookup, same for summer heat to run the AC unit.
Did the box truck have a pass tru from the driver's side to the back? Very nice! good job!Cheers
Is that the name of the model? Jordan?
This is actually a Ford E350 truck with a box built by Supreme Corp. My last name is Jordan.
Yes, the original truck had a opening from the front seat area to the box. However, i widened it to allow for the passenger seat to swivel facing the back. You can see that in one of my detail videos. Thanks for watching!
Really impressive what you were able to do with the limited space available. Great job.
Thanks No SoGrumpy! That is now 70 square feet of heaven for me! Originally was going to put an aisle down the middle so i could open the back from the inside but that wastes space. I am very happy with the room i have and the efficiency of this design, using access from the back for only things that i need for initial setup and extra storage. Thanks for the compliment and for watching! I may put out an update with a few extras soon. Ottodiezel
Nice job Otto. You thought of everything!
Great work, what else can I say. This is NICE. Thanks for sharing you talent with us.
Pretty cozy, nice build :) I like to check out all the other builds, im pretty lucky my bus came camperized, I like being off grid so solar panels and inverter I will add.And my toilet and shower are compost and colman portable so I have a tent for showering and toilet.New subscriber.
+2000talon Do you have a video of your bus? Would like to see it.
That is the perfect size box truck. I wish I could find one like that!!
Holy Cow this guy is amazing, he must have spent a lot of money on this rig...but it is perfect.
Sweet video, very informed. happy camping!
Wow...outstanding job with this video. I can tell you put lots of thought and planning into it...and it shows in the finished product! You have lots of awesome ideas. I hope you don't mind if I 'borrow' a few.😝 Thanks for sharing!!!
Hello Halli, Glad you enjoyed the video. Check out the series! Hope you can use a lot of these ideas and create your own great little truck!
WOW!! AMAZING!!!
love everything, you are a awesome DIY-er
Thanks Crystal, i see you are into a VAN, will take some time to view some of your videos. :-) Thanks for watching!
Great Idea's.....Happy to see the 'finished' ..part of your Amazing build....Continued success...............!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome. I have the same truck but with the roll-up back door. I am going to remove that and put in a solid wall with small access doors for tire etc. I was also thinking about solar panels on the roof and maybe a combo cassette toilet/shower. With the price of solar and lithium batteries getting affordable, I will probably go with that.
Looks great, you obviously have a knack for conversions. Only criticism is the size of the water heater, my Tiger motorhome, of a similar size, has a 3 gallon heater. I find even that to be a lot, space being what it is. I have never wished I had a larger tank. I hang coats in the shower.
+vidguy007 Hi, thanks for the comments. I started to purchase a 3 gallon, but since in the past i had a Chinook that had a six gallon, that made me lean to the six, you are probably right i could have gone with a 3. I am finding that my showers take 8 to 10 gallons of water, not sure how much of that is the hot water. Thanks again!
very nice high quality work , god bless, when you decide to sell please notify me and ty. happy camping!
+rami jims Will do! Thanks for the positive feedback!
Great build and video. You forgot one thing, a stove to cook the beans and taters on.
Hello KD5VSV, Actually, i decided not to utilize a cooktop, but rather use a crockpot to warm food. But even with that i do eat Beans, but no Taters!
Nice job on your camper. I am at the point of thinking about doing something similar, but I will have to work on a budget. So I will probably end up with an older truck (thinking an old rental unit with the FRP box). I have seen those flight line service trucks and passed one up a few years ago. A few questions I have are concerning cutting the FRP, windows, etc. If you had to cut the FRP what sort of blade did you use? Where did you source your windows and side door (if they weren't already installed)? Have thoughts about putting a couple of solar panels on the roof and setting up a battery bank? Did you look into a tankless hot water heater for your shower & sink? Did you consider an RV generator (the type that mounts under the body)? Did you also insulate the side walls and floor? Finally, where did you mount your fresh water and gray water holding tanks? I will try to look at your build video(s), so if there are anythings that asked that you covered, don't worry about replying. Thanks!
Thanks for your response. Yes, lots to think about if you want to build it out from scratch. In my case the Door and Windows were already there, I didn't cut the FRP at all. These walls are a plywood, fiberglass, gel coat combination, so probably a fine tooth wood blade would work well. Check www.supremecorp.com they made the box. Decided i would focus on camping were i would have 120 VAC so didn't add the cost for Solar. Tankless water heater is a good idea, i didn't consider it when i built. No space for a generator, however, i have been considering a Honda EU3000i Handi unit, which will be a good fit to run my AC if needed. Just cant seem to commmit on it until i decide i need to be off grid. I did not insulate the walls, only the roof. The wood fiberglass gel coat combo doesn't conduct the cold or heat, only metal items primarily. I find this unit holds heat just as well as an insulated one, once you fire up a heater. You see that i only set up a grey tank for the shower. Toilet, i use www.thetraveltoilet.com for my needs, no tank cleaning. I have 11 videos in all you can watch, check the channel site and follow the Playlist. Thanks for your interest!
The RV generators I am thinking about would take about the same amount of room as your grey water tank does under the body, Probably less in length. Some are made to run off deisel, gasoline or propane. So if you wanted you could fit an electric in line pump and tie it into your current engine fuel line. The only other issue would be to vent the exhaust up and along side of the body or far enough away from it so you don't end up with carbon monoxide in the camper unit. Once again, nice little camper.
Awesome video.. I subscribed.. and liked.. I really like your build.. and great information . One of the Best spoken and explained videos Yet!
Thanks Hi Honey, your comments are appreciated! Check out my new videos on my Sound Deadening in the cab! Cheers!
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Nice job. Clean and solid build.
Nice vehicle, great detail. Happy travels!
Love this! I just purchased a mini bus, could learn a lot from you, can you go to campgrounds with this? Great job!
Thanks, would like to see how yours turns out. Yes i primarily go to campgrounds and utilize the water and electric available. Am considering a generator, but am having a hard time talking myself into it, as the need is low.
You have done a really nice job on your camper.
+susan strickland Thanks Susan, you have a build you are working on?
+ottodiezel Just a dream right now 😊
Very nice looking build, thanks for the walkthrough!
Two questions:
1) what are the walls made from? need to locate metal ribs to anchor things?
2) where do you store the drain hose for grey tank that it dries out and doesn't get other stuff wet?
+BradKW Hi and thanks for the comments! Walls are an outer gelcoat much like a boat, with a 1/2 inch plywook that is again covered in a fiberglass on the inside. Altogether it is about 5/8' thick. very much like RVs that use gelcoat shells on top plywood. I primarily anchored the bed and all the portions below it using wheel wells , along with using the butyl tape i also used for the shower basin. I did anchor the cabinet to the wall with some screws, and also used the butyl tape to hold it to the wall, and also on the metal floor, beyond that no other anchoring. did not use any additional ribs of any kind on the walls, but as i mentioned used the wheel wells as brace points using 12",2" beams.
As for the drain hose, i keep it in the grey bucket that is shown on the back, just in front of the spare tire. has a lid to keep in smell. However as i only have a grey tank, i don't really have a smell issue.
very nice, attention to detail , thoughtful guy...
nice interessting video,1 thing missing is under the van b4 u put the bracket to hold the tank,u may want to add rubber pad in corners,in case of rubbing,heat cool expend?just a thought.
absolutely awesome setup. it has a very (bedroom) feel. i love it.
Hey Thanks BikeStuff for the compliment! This little truck works out great and as you noted has a great comfortable feel to it. Just had it out for a three day fishing trip, and it just works great! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! Really enjoyed the video, some really great tips! Awesome job!
Thanks Silent Dancer, hope the tips can help in your build. Thanks for Watching!
Great rig with great ideas. I have not seen a lot of your good ideas anywhere else (i.e. build videos)
Hi Chuck, thanks for the compliment. This Full Walk Thru is a bit old now, i have a newer 2017 version available on my channel, along with 12 other videos if you are interested. Thanks for watching!!
you did a fantastic job on your conversion.
Thanks Debra! Truck is working out great! Be sure to look for my 2017 Update video on the truck on my Channel. Thanks for watching!
the perfect size for me a single man in his 50's great job.
great video thanks , I am building a van . and will be checking back often.
+christofostopaleese B. Thanks for your feedback. Am considering doing a more detailed video on electrical and AC unit. You have any preference for more detail on anything? Best Wishes to you and your build! Otto
I am certain your shower vid will be plenty of great info there , happy camping!
Really like the rear barn doors ..
great build ! would a inverter generator meet your electric needs if you don't have AC access ?
+gary mathews Thanks Gary! Yes, I have been looking at a 3000 watt generator, either a Honda or a Yamaha, which would run the AC unit. I am going to wait a bit longer and see if i can do without it. Adding it will require me to setup a carrier on the back or pull a small trailer. i am considering both, so the main decision is how often will i be in a camping place that won't have electric hookups. There are so many now that for the $1800 to $2500 i would spend on a generator, i could spend 60 to 80 nights in a full hookup place. Haven't ruled it out yet.
Great conversion. Congratulations!
Cool little redo, very nice.
Thanks Sherry, I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
wow - I wish I knew how to build like that.! You should be so proud of yourself. I really enjoyed your video.
Thanks Gin m, yea, takes a lot of planning and general know how on all sorts of construction items. I am pleased with it and it has performed wonderfully! I am preparing an update to my Full Walk Thru video in a few weeks as i am installing a few upgrades i think many would like to see. Thanks for watching and subscribing! ottodiezel
Finally something to watch on you tube
Thanks Jose, thanks for watching!
Wow that is a great use of space! Nice work. Just wanted to point out that the drawer in the back that you have the blue strap on, if you did slam on the brakes there looked to be about 3 feet of slack on the blue strap. The drawer might gain a lot of momentum and snap the strap. Maybe you should tighten it to have no slack when you travel.
Hi Audioholic, Thanks for the compliments on my video. Regarding your suggestion on the strap, i have since implemented another solution that avoids the drawer moving at all when travelling. If you check out this video which follows the others you will see how i used some standard door latches to lock the drawer in place while travelling, and it cannot move at all. Check it out and thanks for watching! This link includes the latches: ua-cam.com/video/-bFy3dFNGjM/v-deo.html
That sounds like a great solution. Watching now...
Your camper is awesome and the best I have seen
Thanks J for the Awesome comment!
outstanding job!!!! both the video and the conversion !!!!
Thanks aajustjay! I appreciate the feedback on both!
This was really nice. You did an awesome job on it. I really like it.
Thanks Jacqueline! I appreciate your compliment. Also watch this Update if you have time.
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Thanks for watching!
This is one really nice build. Very good job...!
+Jay Taggert Thanks Jay!
Thank you. I'll check the other videos out. Thanks again. :)
Awesome tour!
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback!
Amazing Build Mate! This Is Perfect. I Have To Ask The Model Of The Truck Used Here? What Class License You Need To Drive It. Also Do The Come In Longer Sizes. Id Like To Compliment One I Can Make Room In Back For A Motercycle And Also A Sink Real Toilet And Washer Dryer Combo. I Was Thinking A 16ft or A 15ft. Also What Do You Pull Off MPG? Did You Install The Windows? I Would Love To Get Ahold Of You Had A Cupple Questions. Cheers!!
+Destin Romeo Yo! Destin! Sorry for the delayed response, i have been away a few days. Thanks for the compliments! I'll answer some of your questions tonight and the rest tomorrow.
The truck is a Ford E-350 Cutaway 5.4L engine, with a 10 foot Box on the back. Here in the USA, a standard Class C License is all that is required. The manufacturer of the box is a company called Supreme. Check out their web site. supremecorp.com/
You can get these pretty much made to order from Supreme, so yes, multiple lengths. a 16 foot would be nice and gives 6 feet more than what i have. Width will likely be 84 inches inside, but you can check with Supreme. I am getting 11.3 MPG when i am driving 65 mph. All the windows came with it and were installed by Supreme. This unit was sold to a US Goverment org, that used rarely for 7 years then auctioned it off. Lucky find for me!
Send me questions via my email if you want, r2jordan@comcast.net maybe we can do a call also. Subscribe and check out all of my videos. AM preparing one, i am soundproofing the cab, did the floor already, will do the ceiling and doors this weekend. Thanks,
Beautiful van thank you for sharing .
And thank you for watching and the nice compliment!
Very nice build Sir!
Awesome build! I was interested in a high top van but when I do the measurements, its not wide enough for what I want to create. This solves everything! What is the gas mileage. Also what are the measurements in the box area? PS Your tour was very informative. Thanks a lot.
Hi Peggy, and thanks for watching! I also looked at vans and came to the same conclusion, i needed more width and a square box truck is easier to install interior items, than the contours of a van. Gas mileage for my truck, a 5.4L V8 is 10.5 to 11 mpg doing 65 on the highway. The box area for my truck, is 10 feet front to back, 84 " wide, and 70 " high. I only installed a single wide bed, but would need to remove the shower to install a double wide bed. If you go with a 12 foot truck box, you could do all i did and also get a double wide bed in the back. Thanks for the compliments and for watching! Questions any time!
Nice job, Enjoy your travels.
Amazing job.
Did you put a rear sway bar on that rig? Helwig makes a couple of beefy versions for E350.
Also, what is the AH rating on your AGMs? And assuming you have solar panels on top? What watt rating?
Thanks!!
Hey Bill,
I had an extra load spring added by an off road group that stabilized the weight distribution and gave it a bit of a softer ride. My AGMs were from West Marine, Group 27 Dual-Purpose AGM Battery, 92 Amp Hours. I only put one solar panel on top, 100 watt panel, only for AGM charging when i was on the road. Check out my 2017 update video on my channel. Thanks for watching!
What an inspiration! Well done!
Just subbed....Wow. You made that your own. Looks good and it is very functional.
NICE...Thumbs up.
It reminds me of the inside of a boat with all that wood. 😊