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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  • @glenchase1294
    @glenchase1294 Před 19 dny +1

    This is exactly the build I would love ! From drive train to the walkthrough box, what a perfect platform and you absolutely did it out of the park, I have built my own 2 rigs and 2 sailboats and have researched 100's of builds and this definably top ten !

  • @ericbrady
    @ericbrady Před 7 měsíci +15

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci +6

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

  • @davidbrown9784
    @davidbrown9784 Před 7 měsíci +6

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you! I'm sayin!!!

  • @linusnanor1531
    @linusnanor1531 Před 6 měsíci +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  Před 6 měsíci

      hope you dig it!

  • @StepvanDan
    @StepvanDan Před 7 měsíci +3

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

      Thank you! more to come.

  • @rogerspalding5673
    @rogerspalding5673 Před 7 měsíci +39

    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 Před 6 měsíci +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 Před 6 měsíci +1

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

    • @rogerspalding5673
      @rogerspalding5673 Před 6 měsíci +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  Před 6 měsíci +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 Před 6 měsíci +3

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

  • @meandmybuddy964
    @meandmybuddy964 Před 7 měsíci +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

  • @necronomiclastodon
    @necronomiclastodon Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @krisjackson1254
    @krisjackson1254 Před 7 měsíci +3

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @BrianThomas
    @BrianThomas Před měsícem

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

  • @topazfire974
    @topazfire974 Před měsícem

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

  • @itsmichele
    @itsmichele Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 6 měsíci +2

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

    • @itsmichele
      @itsmichele Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @anson3106
    @anson3106 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Amazing, this is an apartment.

  • @tomok7775
    @tomok7775 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Most excellent!

  • @user-ev9eo9cl8b
    @user-ev9eo9cl8b Před 8 dny

    That’s super dope. My only concerned about the artificial grass on top of the roof. Will it be able to dried out without leaving a moldy smell or causing the roof to deteriorate.

  • @bigbusiness87business2

    that max track thing was cool

  • @bil2ab
    @bil2ab Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @cchico41
    @cchico41 Před 6 měsíci +1

    are you kidding me? this is incredible

  • @gabrieldasilva7970
    @gabrieldasilva7970 Před 6 měsíci

    This is, honestly, VERY GOOD.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

      thank you!!

    • @gabrieldasilva7970
      @gabrieldasilva7970 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @HOWBOXINGWORKS
    @HOWBOXINGWORKS Před 6 měsíci

    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

  • @user-rq2mq8nx3f
    @user-rq2mq8nx3f Před 18 dny +1

    Washer dryer combo?

  • @jedics1
    @jedics1 Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @samp43
    @samp43 Před 6 dny

    What would a conversion like this cost approximately?

  • @gworldwide
    @gworldwide Před 3 měsíci

    Lets gooo! Super dope. Love the channel

  • @computernerdtechman
    @computernerdtechman Před 7 měsíci +1

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

      Cant wait to see it! send us pictures

  • @wilty5
    @wilty5 Před měsícem

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

  • @CharlesAnsman
    @CharlesAnsman Před 16 dny

    The Ford E-450 chassis has too limited payload capacity, an Ford F-550/F-600 chassis would be a much better platform to build on.

  • @reneenospam
    @reneenospam Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci +1

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

    • @reneenospam
      @reneenospam Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @taxandbusinesszone
    @taxandbusinesszone Před 7 měsíci +2

    Murphy bed along the sofa would be better.

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

      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

  • @stevengee3475
    @stevengee3475 Před 5 měsíci

    Love it bro

  • @RVingwithG
    @RVingwithG Před 6 měsíci +1

    SWEET 😮😊

  • @cyrilwingnek-qw1ik
    @cyrilwingnek-qw1ik Před 6 měsíci

    Everyone and their grandmother did a "turn my van"

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt Před 6 měsíci

    Ragnar is war ready!

  • @a1expresstransportllc956
    @a1expresstransportllc956 Před 2 měsíci

    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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍

  • @alexahumada4580
    @alexahumada4580 Před 5 měsíci

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

  • @jasonmaynard2402
    @jasonmaynard2402 Před 6 dny

    If you cut out the word, "Like" from this video it's only three minutes long!

  • @2Future4U
    @2Future4U Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @intoart340
    @intoart340 Před 6 měsíci

    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

  • @tomchan2901
    @tomchan2901 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Was this an ambulance?

  • @Freddy-bx6sf
    @Freddy-bx6sf Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @catherinesargefield1732
    @catherinesargefield1732 Před 6 měsíci +1

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @367scotty
    @367scotty Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @joeblow1942
    @joeblow1942 Před 6 měsíci

    8:09 Blinds for interior windows.

  • @tomchan2901
    @tomchan2901 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What is the overall length, bumper to bumper?

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @Erin-Thor
    @Erin-Thor Před 7 měsíci

    I approve of the Ragnar name! 😎👍🏽

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

      Good choice!

    • @Erin-Thor
      @Erin-Thor Před 6 měsíci

      @@gtvans - Blame my dad. LOL!

  • @wangdoodle90
    @wangdoodle90 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @BladeStar420
    @BladeStar420 Před 4 měsíci

    How much did it sell for?

  • @tomchan2901
    @tomchan2901 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @phatzdomino5343
    @phatzdomino5343 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Needs solar panels, take the yard out.

  • @BillCohn-tt5yq
    @BillCohn-tt5yq Před 3 měsíci

    No solar?

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @nostalgia4infiniti850
    @nostalgia4infiniti850 Před 6 měsíci

    There's no gasoline in an apocalypse lol

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

      Thankfully it's a diesel 😂

  • @user-pw1bx3pj1x
    @user-pw1bx3pj1x Před 3 měsíci

    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.

  • @black300c69
    @black300c69 Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @black300c69
      @black300c69 Před 6 měsíci

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

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @Uglier.
    @Uglier. Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @angielam9
    @angielam9 Před 6 měsíci

    Where to get those windows?

  • @randy80ism
    @randy80ism Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt Před 6 měsíci

    🙌🙌🙌

  • @joeblow1942
    @joeblow1942 Před 6 měsíci

    Who makes the sliding blinds for the windows?

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt Před 6 měsíci

    🔥🔥🔥

  • @user-tg1ex9xo5x
    @user-tg1ex9xo5x Před 2 měsíci

    is the Egyptian Actor Ahmed Malik your brother ?! 😂

  • @mimurad99
    @mimurad99 Před 6 měsíci +1

    🤲🏼❤️❤️

  • @gmac9956
    @gmac9956 Před 7 měsíci

    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  Před 6 měsíci

      Like so glad you like it!

    • @gmac9956
      @gmac9956 Před 6 měsíci

      @@gtvans bahahah. I do like the it though

  • @pablosantiago3145
    @pablosantiago3145 Před 6 měsíci

    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  Před 6 měsíci

      Only time will tell!

  • @jerrykorf4444
    @jerrykorf4444 Před 6 měsíci +1

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

  • @alexandrovilla3134
    @alexandrovilla3134 Před 6 měsíci

    No solar and no TV, seems like big negatives

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @wilty5
    @wilty5 Před měsícem

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

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt Před 6 měsíci

    🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @wolfgangbrardt
    @wolfgangbrardt Před 6 měsíci

    🍻🍻🍻

  • @Desertvanlife
    @Desertvanlife Před 7 měsíci

    No solar.......😬

    • @gtvans
      @gtvans  Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @G0ML666
    @G0ML666 Před měsícem

    0 stealth

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 Před 23 dny

      Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 Před 23 dny

      Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 Před 23 dny

      Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 Před 23 dny

      Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth

    • @hmmm2564
      @hmmm2564 Před 23 dny

      Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth

  • @davidlee-fp6ld
    @davidlee-fp6ld Před 6 měsíci +1

    language

  • @amjadsulieman1148
    @amjadsulieman1148 Před 2 měsíci

    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  Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @lazloperry5242
    @lazloperry5242 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @noniluscious13
    @noniluscious13 Před 14 dny

    Like, like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like…ad infinitum……

  • @lynwoodjones
    @lynwoodjones Před 6 měsíci

    No solar?