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
@donnalouisebaza6570
7 жыл бұрын
This is what I like to see finally! A well thought out travel RV/camper self built. Thank you for sharing!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@secretsquirrel280
8 жыл бұрын
A lot of effort went into planning this. Incredible work! Love it.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+Mystery Machine Thanks! Yes, lots of inch by inch planning, and locating the right materials, not to mention the hours. Glad you like it!
@davethesignguy4414
7 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best builds of a small camper on KZitem.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@o9925
8 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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!
@norasteel5353
8 жыл бұрын
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~
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nora, yes, lots of hard work, but i am really enjoying it now! Thanks for your comments.
@pegb856
8 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Thank you for sharing, your little RV looks great.
@thomasmax9369
2 жыл бұрын
That's so nice of you I really appreciate your comment. Hello 👋 how are you doing today happy Thanksgiving too you
@nickbelanger5225
8 жыл бұрын
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
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
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
@82828paul
7 жыл бұрын
Can am
@atarahyasharal2336
2 жыл бұрын
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...
@lass-inangeles7564
8 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@elainemarie9470
8 жыл бұрын
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.)
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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
6 жыл бұрын
RVs are poorly made, I am now looking for a smallish box van. I amazed to get this far along. Keep dreaming.
@JKLauderdale
5 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@nopejoeandangie
5 жыл бұрын
@@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. kzitem.info/news/bejne/qmyL2X-EkqKfipw
@JKLauderdale
5 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ricks.1318
8 жыл бұрын
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)
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@jeffonsted3686
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
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! :-)
@gailjohnson6670
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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
@RANDOMMekhaniks
8 жыл бұрын
I like it ! This is the best conversion Ive seen so far!!!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jonah, The Best is a great compliment!
@sharonpepperjackson9261
5 жыл бұрын
Yes! Definitely the "BEST" conversion I've seen, looks fantastic...Good Job🤗
@lhasaapso3360
3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jamesfierro4309
8 жыл бұрын
Amazing attention to detail. What a truck!!! Thank you so much for sharing.
@trumpsahead
8 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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!
@skye2pto701
7 жыл бұрын
Great job! Finding that rear door set up on a low mileage'd truck was a diamond in the rough! Safe travels!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@crimsonpetals1347
6 жыл бұрын
You must be an engineer because your work is flawless. Your 4-wheel partial home beautiful as well.
@ottodiezel
6 жыл бұрын
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!
@foghornleghorn4197
8 жыл бұрын
Outstanding walk through! You do nice work son, nice work!
@wickednwyld
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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
@Into_The_Mystery_13
7 жыл бұрын
this is very helpful and inspiring. thank you!
@ozlozano9470
7 жыл бұрын
Keep posting Van 13
@badnews9312
7 жыл бұрын
great job Jordan - looks great
@playAgainMe
8 жыл бұрын
A+, That's nicer than hotel rooms I've stayed in.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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!
@raysills
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent work... and a very nice camper. You should be justifiably proud.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+Ray Sills Thanks Ray, yes, i am pleased with the result, and use it as often as i can!
@manic_misfit9722
7 жыл бұрын
Really impressive what you were able to do with the limited space available. Great job.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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
@firstlast9184
7 жыл бұрын
I concur with the previous positive comments. Very well done sir.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much First Last, I appreciate the feedback!
@grimreaper3526
7 жыл бұрын
...more than enough to "ROUGH IT" in the bush!! Great work!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Man! Am taking it out for a 5 day fishing trip this weekend! Got all I need! Thanks again!
@boxvango9021
5 жыл бұрын
That truck was a great find and you did a super job with the conversion!
@ottodiezel
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks BoxVan Go. Check out this last video on Walk Thru if you have time and thanks for watching! kzitem.info/news/bejne/yoGo2Gutg319n4I
@williemakit8548
8 жыл бұрын
great job outfitting your box truck into a camper. I'm sure you will have many fun and enjoyable trips. Safe travels
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+willie Makit Yes it is working out great! Will issue a short new video soon on a few extras i have added.
@KD5VSV
8 жыл бұрын
Great build and video. You forgot one thing, a stove to cook the beans and taters on.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@mrs.manrique7411
7 жыл бұрын
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!!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@LoveMtDulcimerMusic
8 жыл бұрын
Love the layout, decor, everything. So well thought out!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. anything in particular that caught your eye?
@LoveMtDulcimerMusic
8 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@National757
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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.
@National757
8 жыл бұрын
+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.
@destinromeo2609
8 жыл бұрын
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!!
@destinromeo2609
8 жыл бұрын
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!!
@jonah2wenty6ix
7 жыл бұрын
One of the best walkthroughs I've seen on here, great detail and not rushing through everything.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@paulalusk5586
8 жыл бұрын
Really nice set up. You covered everything you installed. Enjoy.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paula! Glad you appreciate the video and build!
@judyjudyjudy9593
7 жыл бұрын
This is very nice conversion & I like the way you make things match (colors) and neat & clean!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@CR-wk2re
3 жыл бұрын
That is the perfect size box truck. I wish I could find one like that!!
@hpd633
4 жыл бұрын
Holy Cow this guy is amazing, he must have spent a lot of money on this rig...but it is perfect.
@glamorousfatcat2621
8 жыл бұрын
I am very impressed. Excelent work. Michele from the Netherlands
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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? :-)
@kimbarajas9081
7 жыл бұрын
What an awesome rig! Very well thought out and put together. Great up cycling of the xl twin bed and dresser
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@kimbarajas9081
7 жыл бұрын
ottodiezel --i have been looking at sprinter vans.
@lawrencepardy2884
8 жыл бұрын
You've done an amazing job on that box van! Awesome. Very inspiring!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@josephinetyree1476
8 жыл бұрын
Great Idea's.....Happy to see the 'finished' ..part of your Amazing build....Continued success...............!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@davethesignguy4414
7 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this setup!!! Have watched video several times!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!) :-)
@FrikinTastik
7 жыл бұрын
Damn, you did great work on that truck. Looks all sorts of cool.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@Darkmattersfrank
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. You did an awesome job converting that.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Manuel! I appreciate the feedback!
@kuzumisama
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@jacquelinejohnson4028
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the walk-through. I enjoyed it very much and I admire you workmanship
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
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 kzitem.info/door/PLhfL4uOznp_VAmAdUaF3dYslROPDe6T8J
@SidneyBoud
7 жыл бұрын
LED uses about 1/2 what florescent uses to produce the same light. There are LED string lights that operate on 12 volts. That would take your battery down slower.
@JKLauderdale
6 жыл бұрын
Agreed but you have to consider the age of the individual and what pushes each of us into building a skoolie/boxtruck camper. In his case, he went with what he knew and it's apparently worked for him. In my case, I have 30yrs in lighting and electrical playtime and 10-12yrs of watching how LEDs have evolved. My build is significantly different from his but, so long as he's comfortable with knowing why and HOW his build works then he's better off with it :)
@lizsteeds6697
5 жыл бұрын
@@JKLauderdale Yep ... each to their own. This conversion has a golden years retirement village vibe at the budget end of the spectrum feel to it ... dated, bland, utilitarian and old-fashioned. He obviously likes his design choices so more power to him. It is easy to become overexposed to the ubiquitous whitewashed pine, subway tiles and tibetan prayer flags the millenial You Tubers inevitably install. He has done a great job within his frames of reference.
@vidguy007
8 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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!
@BugOutMoto
8 жыл бұрын
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!
@AntonSeim
7 жыл бұрын
Great job pulling this off. Really well done!
@ramijims9773
8 жыл бұрын
very nice high quality work , god bless, when you decide to sell please notify me and ty. happy camping!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+rami jims Will do! Thanks for the positive feedback!
@Termie09
8 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed watching this. You did such a cool and professional job on this project.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback! Let me know if you need any details on any work i did. Cheers!
@chuckschmidt7139
5 жыл бұрын
Great rig with great ideas. I have not seen a lot of your good ideas anywhere else (i.e. build videos)
@ottodiezel
5 жыл бұрын
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!!
@chrisb12345
8 жыл бұрын
great video thanks , I am building a van . and will be checking back often.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+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
@chrisb12345
8 жыл бұрын
I am certain your shower vid will be plenty of great info there , happy camping!
@LasDivine
7 жыл бұрын
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?
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@SDsailor7
7 жыл бұрын
Did the box truck have a pass tru from the driver's side to the back? Very nice! good job!Cheers
@SDsailor7
7 жыл бұрын
Is that the name of the model? Jordan?
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
This is actually a Ford E350 truck with a box built by Supreme Corp. My last name is Jordan.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@joseventura1156
7 жыл бұрын
Finally something to watch on you tube
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jose, thanks for watching!
@2000talon
8 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+2000talon Do you have a video of your bus? Would like to see it.
@lookoutman1970
8 жыл бұрын
Nice build. Great use of the small space.
@bonnieboyle2030
4 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Clean and solid build.
@Richard-nu1sv
3 жыл бұрын
the perfect size for me a single man in his 50's great job.
@jeffgendron1959
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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: kzitem.info/news/bejne/jph832eaf4B4nYI
@jeffgendron1959
7 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great solution. Watching now...
@markhanson6880
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experiences with this conversion! Very helpful!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Mark! You building something?
@susanstrickland8680
8 жыл бұрын
You have done a really nice job on your camper.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+susan strickland Thanks Susan, you have a build you are working on?
@susanstrickland8680
8 жыл бұрын
+ottodiezel Just a dream right now 😊
@debracomer6864
7 жыл бұрын
you did a fantastic job on your conversion.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@jklxn
7 жыл бұрын
very nice, attention to detail , thoughtful guy...
@ronaldmartel4302
6 жыл бұрын
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.
@BudhagRizzo
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome tour!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback!
@feleciab7062
8 жыл бұрын
Great work, what else can I say. This is NICE. Thanks for sharing you talent with us.
@aajustjay
8 жыл бұрын
outstanding job!!!! both the video and the conversion !!!!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks aajustjay! I appreciate the feedback on both!
@JGallo-pm5dq
8 жыл бұрын
Your camper is awesome and the best I have seen
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks J for the Awesome comment!
@hihoney1122
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.. I subscribed.. and liked.. I really like your build.. and great information . One of the Best spoken and explained videos Yet!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Hi Honey, your comments are appreciated! Check out my new videos on my Sound Deadening in the cab! Cheers! kzitem.info/door/PLhfL4uOznp_V3QhiwByQQy4WB6i409hv5
@rambolambo5754
8 жыл бұрын
Really like the rear barn doors ..
@Dalester1979
7 жыл бұрын
I would think that a tank-less hot-water heater would be most ideal for ANY tiny home?
@Swilton100
6 жыл бұрын
Cool little redo, very nice.
@ottodiezel
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sherry, I appreciate the feedback and thanks for watching!
@GaryMcCaffrey
8 жыл бұрын
Great conversion.
@candeffect
8 жыл бұрын
Very nice! I would replace the CFLs with lower power low-profile dimmable LEDS.
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea, I will look around and see what I can find on the LED side for the upper lights.
@ps3shakes123
7 жыл бұрын
Nice job Otto. You thought of everything!
@leilal8053
5 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of the inside of a boat with all that wood. 😊
@Abundanthealthcoach
6 жыл бұрын
The music n .... then who shows up on camera. I’m down with seniors raving in their campers lol
@ottodiezel
6 жыл бұрын
Yea, I am a rocker at heart! Thanks for watching!
@1456Sassy
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. That said, why do people insist on calling it a "hot water heater"? It's not hot water til it's heated. If it was hot already it wouldn't need to be heated. It is a water heater! ;)
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
Hello Sassy, thanks for watching! And, yes, it is a water heater, not a hot water heater! Great point!
@halliadams5987
6 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@ottodiezel
6 жыл бұрын
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!
@777steelerfan
7 жыл бұрын
Love this! I just purchased a mini bus, could learn a lot from you, can you go to campgrounds with this? Great job!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@kevinbaker6168
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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!
@kevinbaker6168
7 жыл бұрын
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.
@ginm1552
7 жыл бұрын
wow - I wish I knew how to build like that.! You should be so proud of yourself. I really enjoyed your video.
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
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
@imaddictedtowow112
7 жыл бұрын
Sweet video, very informed. happy camping!
@jnav102110
8 жыл бұрын
awesome home,wish it was for sale
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Girl! Maybe in a few years you will see it for sale, for now, I am planning lots of cross country trips!
@GospelTruth37059
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful van thank you for sharing .
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
And thank you for watching and the nice compliment!
@jaytaggert9883
8 жыл бұрын
This is one really nice build. Very good job...!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Taggert Thanks Jay!
@particlesofenergy
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice build Sir!
@APar-yx1wl
4 жыл бұрын
Wonderful...build...just wonderful...
@hairboy32001
8 жыл бұрын
Great job on the conversion
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate your feedback!
@wanderlend3559
8 жыл бұрын
You sir, is a genius !!!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+Wonder Lend Thanks! I'll remind my friends of that!
@RVingLiveTheDream
7 жыл бұрын
Nice vehicle, great detail. Happy travels!
@CrystalVanner
7 жыл бұрын
WOW!! AMAZING!!! love everything, you are a awesome DIY-er
@ottodiezel
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Crystal, i see you are into a VAN, will take some time to view some of your videos. :-) Thanks for watching!
@jayontario7285
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome Rig build
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jay!
@RadiantGuardians
5 жыл бұрын
Lovely build and I like the idea of using knee pads, great idea if you're building out and you're on your knees putting carpet or lino in etc. Oh, um, did I miss the kitchen? Otherwise, fantastic build.
@ottodiezel
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Trisha, thanks for the compliment! Regarding the kitchen, i chose not to have a built in stove, and use a hot plate and skillet that is stored in the cabinet. I also carry a gas grill in the back that i pull out for cooking steak, etc. Otherwise, i take things from the refrigerator and make sandwiches etc. You might like to watch this updated walk thru also. See Link. and thanks for watching! kzitem.info/news/bejne/o3emvXZ5qpWYZ5w
@reneecopeland1095
8 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I'm going to build my shower similar to yours.... Great build!
@ottodiezel
8 жыл бұрын
+Renee Copeland I would love to see it when you are done!
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