Homeless Cardboard Box Bike Build!
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Hey Kevin another building material are the old foam core sign from political campaigns .......... they have a small insulating factor and are formable
With old sticky chains.My Grandpa used to stick him in a pot with use car oil or new. Put it on his burner, Heated up the oil, and let it soak for about an hour It work great.
Maybe seal everything under the trailer with your green sealer you used ,to protect it from moisture and rotting out.Great job!!! Love that you think outside the box(no pun intended )! Homelessness is a huge problem everywhere, thank you for your part in helping make lives better.
Kevin, I honestly do not get tired of your genius inventions or ideas. always love watching your Saturday videos. Take care to you and your family.❤️
Mad scientist + engineer + architect. Love it.
Absolutely amazing! Wonderfully genius.
This would help the homeless so they can’t take their home.
What about making the unit out of pink insulation, paint.
I love to build, create. If you are in the Michigan area I would love help create micro mobile tiny homes.
Needs a micro toilet, with baggies or bucket and noodle, collapsible sink micro fold down table, 96 wide by 96 long flip out panel table, ventilation from used screens, clothes under bed, screens on windows. Tiny BLUETTI or the orange company forgot the name solar unit so no one breaks in and steals from person using. Also maybe have that person receive the unit help make it too.
Kevin, talk to a plumber, and ask for water heater boxes. They are BIG.
When you go from a large gear to a small gear, you increase your speed and decrease your torque.
Wallpaper your cardboard, Kevin. Awesome job, awesome human being. Namaste
That would certainly make the inside prettier
Yes. You could use contact paper from a discount store. You may have contact paper Kevin.
@@ModernSelfRelianceContact paper would work. You probably even have some.
I would suggest making it about 10 inches taller, 8 inches wider, and 8 inches longer... I would put 4 computer hard drive fans (2 in top & 2 in bottom)... Screen in the portholes... Either pvc or thin wood slats for structure... Outer lights and/or reflectors to be seen at night on the road... If possible, make the whole thing out of foam board like the door to help keep it better insulated for winter... 6 inches of storage space under the floor for food and clothes... I also would tweak the gear ratio to move faster with less pedaling... A few more shelves or some small cabinets... Some lockout brakes for over night would be good... As far as your cup holder idea, I think that would be good as well... A small light weight drop down table would be a good idea as well...
I would put this idea out there to get funding to help cover your building cost...
I’m with you on the rebuild. I would also invest on the fat tires and make the wheel frame better and add H-E-B motors to help your pedaling around and think the Jackery could stand to have its own housing. Give the build a skeleton and make sure that you….. never mind. Your build is looking like a 2 thousand dollar project. But it would be worth it plus.
structural insulation board - it's $30 for 4 x 8. So you could get 6 of those maybe? More space, more insulation - easier to build...
Yes, you can see how awkward it is for Kevin to peddle the bike all hunched over. Your suggestions are spot-on. I put a basket on the front, too.
Kevin I believe your heart is in the right place with trying to help fix the homeless problems. Both here in the US and in Canada there is a huge problem. Thank you for trying to make some ones life a little bit better
One thing i would add inside of the cardboard shelter as input is a small first aid pack that is a light weight one like those small red bags that are stuffed with a lot of things, so that way if a person had any minor injuries they could treat themselves. For one example they get stung by a stinging insect they could use a sting remedy wipe to numb the pain then use a band aid. Another example for in case they get small cuts and so on to be able to treat them with disinfecting wipes then use a band aid or a bandage with gauze.
Thought i would throw this idea into the mix!
Biggest change I would make.. make it a straight trailer that you can tow from the bike of your choosing! Just figure out a hinge system that can be belted to a standard bike..
Your reaction to the trash compactor was so genuine!
Awesome Kevin!! Make 25 of those, put them around the city, put your logo on the side, and help the homeless all at the same time!!
It's not just a Canadian problem, it's here in the States too. Thank you for your contribution to the solution.
Would you be able to make something for a single woman with a safe space for a baby to sleep in until they can access appropriate help. Add appropriate information leaflets on where people can get further help.
Same in Australia
Sponser a grade 11-12 auto/wood working class to build these in school and donate to homeless people.
Very true.
THAT'S A GREAT IDEA, TO TEACH THE CHILDREN HOW TO BUILD THESE BIKE CAMPERS. an d be a blessing to the people who may need this type housing.😂😂😂😂thank U ,Kevin/B.woodsmen😁😁
I thought about resourcing the old bikes. I know our police department donates old unclaimed bikes.
Also you are brilliant you know. This design is so clever as have all of your designs have been. My suggestion for this build is to move the battery please. I would not want the battery by my head while I sleep. It can't be good.
Are you from Ontario?
I heard the lady say Kitchener
I'm only 40min minutes from there myself
@@chrisv6008 I know the city. The whole Kitchener-Waterloo region, which includes the cities of Cambridge and Waterloo. The Region has a population of over half a million. For a population of that size, the homeless is growing at an "Out of control." pace. We do not build enough dwellings for the growing epidemic of the working population who work 40 hrs a week and cannot afford the rent or mortgage.
Kevin, I want to commend you for your work in helping the homeless population. My spouse and I see many homeless patients at the hospital where we work, and hear so many of our coworkers talk about how more needs to be done to help them, without doing anything to mitigate the actual problem. But you on the other hand are showing actual viable possible solutions which can be used out in the real world. And that’s truly exciting to see that. My hope is for every homeless person we can help get to a better place, eventually they can look back on the entire experience as nothing more than the equivalent of, “a bad camping trip”. Keep up the good work, and making all of us who watch your videos proud of you. 😇
Cool video I think I’ll build one for myself just to go camping in the desert. Very good idea. I think mine will be made out of some plywood though. It’s gotta be a little bit stronger.😊😎🌵
Many layers of cardboard would give you a thermal break.
Add canvas soaked in fibreglass water/ fireproof.
Hi Kevin,
Another awesome project. I know you wanted the build to be free, but I think you could add some break lights. They make auto sensing led ones. And a slow moving vehicle sign. It’s an orange triangle here in the United States. Not sure what’s required in Canada. Also, a headlight. Other than that, I think the build is awesome. The liquid rubber seems like a great product. Can’t wait to see what improvements you make. Thanks again for the inspirational content. Can’t wait to see what you do next. Take care.
God bless you ❤️❤️🙏
Good day Kevin ..... at timestamp 57:37 another reason these are so much needed is people there are so many people on the streets with their pets....... having something like this would give them a safe place for their pet while they are moving trying to make a few cents
Great comment , God bless you on behalf of all animals mate
I was planning on mentioning waste foam boards. similar but not quite garage door or refrigeration panels structurally, however makes up for it with water resistance.
Then you found the door.
Nice work mate.
I couldn't find enough foam or I would have built it out of free foam .
Those plastic corrugated lawn signs that are going up all over for election time are everywhere
Everybody take up a collection once we've cast our vote this season in the America. This election season, let's help end homelessness.
Very cool, Kevin as always
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@@jaymeswheelerPaul Elkins has so much fun with election signs. You might enjoy his videos.
I can see thumb tacks being helpful in this application also a roll of reflexive foam roll would change the inside aesthetics and insulate at the same time. Pop bottles make a nice corrugated roof that provides light.
If you want to do things like this in the future, go to a furniture store that sells a lot of recliners.
The recliner boxes are generally double or triple walled and are about 42"×42"×42".
Bed frames would be a great alternative to the square steel and they are commonly discarded
It's true, it's a weird metal. I'm not sure how it would hold up over time.
Okay Kevin this is a great idea. It's a great idea. I think the front the duck bill should be higher so you can more comfortably ride I think you should have a little bit of an overhang in the back to keep the water from coming inside. And I think you need a basket in the front for carrying their there fast foods in probably mirrors on the handlebars so they can see traffic better I don't know what it's like in Canada but you may have to have some sort of Lighting systems or reflectors.
The one guy mentioned handicap. Wonder if you could design one to be pushed from the front, sort of like a walker
At the end you said you thou about using signs because its not just a one party problem.. I think thats a really good ideal! ❤
Hey, now we're going places
Really good video Kevin! The cause that you have for helping the homeless is outstanding man! You showed again how you definitely think outside the box man! Great job on the BikeBox! Really liked it as well as all the features you put on it! The reactions from the people in the City was really good, some good ideas as well! Again great video Kevin! Can't wait to see the next one!
I get all my best boxes at a company that installs furnaces and fireplaces.
I like fridge and freezer boxes! Smaller stores seem to be more willing to part with them!
I love these service videos homie
Shoe box for your shoes, that's a drawer at the back, so you can take off or put them on sitting at the back. L/w increases is a good idea.
Foam board only maybe. Four walls, flat roof with a slope for rain, very sturdy and warm and light. Easy to glue together and mass produce.
Nice job, Kevin!! God bless 🙏
The size of a compact car, because after all people are living in cars now!!!😊🎉❤ Great project, Kevin. Whoot Whoot
For your window a little shrink wrap would seal and still allow light in!
Pretty cool lot of the homeless would love it .tell people it not a rv its just to sleep in
I would like to see U build one out of light weight woods/plastics.What happen with the shelter winter shelter? Happy to see he'sis in a betterhome condition sad to hear he's not doing will😃😄nice that the people gave u hints on making that bike camper better!. Bless u,for helping and sharing your ideas.😎😎😎😎😎
Would adding some side vents towards the bottom of the house help with ventilation during the summer to keep things cooler, and when say it starts getting colder you can close the vents up to help lock heat in.
@@thegoodtom1718 That's a good idea as well.
Awesome! I didn’t read all the comments but will probably repeat ideas. I think having reflectors on this for safety would be a good idea. A screen on the front porthole to keep the mosquitoes out would be nice. You didn’t look comfortable peddling so it would be nice if the overhead overhang was higher. A rear view mirror for safety as well. A cup holder is a good idea. Some bikes have removable tire pumps on them. Would be a good idea to have a small tire pump. Even a basket on the front would be handy. Since people thought the inside ought to be prettier, you could always pick up discarded paint at transfer stations/garbage dumps. You have some great ideas!
Awesome thanks for sharing God bless
I never thought I'd see you dumpster diving 😅
Your doing the Lord's work my friend 💪
You should make a bike trailer
One a mountain bike could pull
May be easier for them to maintain
Full watch, enjoyed the engineering behind this build
He has been recycling forever. All the videos are projects that cost almost nothing.
Yeah, and painted white for the desert for heat reflection
You are a people person kevin. Thanks for helping others
You are an incredible dude Kevin and thanks to your brother for helping film the downtown interview sequences. You got some great input. I think security might be an issue but rather than heavier structure and locks maybe a noise or light deterrent, a panic button kind of thing? You could set it if you leave or have it ready if you are inside asleep. Great project.
Shop class at high school would love to build this for community.
Great idea!!!
Your head cover needs to be a Cone of Silence type bubble. 😄
I really like the direction you have went with your channel. I think a lot of people could benefit from this type of video!!
Less than a minute in, you had me at "Is that right, eh?" How I know you're one of my countrymen. ❤❤❤ Feels like home on your channel.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Make it a 4 wheel "quadcycle" base and the turning radius would greatly improve. Great job Kevin!
your welding skills are really improving
Great video. I see a lot of people complaining, but at least you are trying to help while they are not
Kev, so good to see you take to the street. And idea. Get some of those on street to help build their own…this is a great option
Beardsman spotted! 👋
Kevin What you're trying to do for the homeless is a wonderful thing there are so meany people that could learn from you.
Ok, now your friend wooded Beardsman will be jealous for sure. 😂
kevin this video is going to explode. in b4 it blows!!!!
Hopefully it brings awareness
leave the bike with the gears and make it a trailer solves the turning radius and the gearing and you can set it up unhook and go. just make a bolt on hitch for people who already have a bike
Awesome!
Ha ha ha ! Do you know who you remind me of - Charlie Farquharson from hee haw!! You could bring him back - what a hoot!!!
Maybe X-large PVC pipe should be the next test? I could see a floor installed that accommodates a pull out drawer, from both ends, a dog warming mat under the foam mattress and get the Jackery up off the floor! The pipe has structure just by being round, we should all be so lucky. I've helped the homeless, some deserve all the help they get, some waste life on drugs and poor decisions. Your cardboard will be toxic as it decomposes, a PVC shelter might actually last a long time, could potentially be refurbished or repaired as needed due to it's strength. We all need a strong foundation to stand alone.
Very cool. Somehow, I missed this one. I'm just starting it now. Need pop corn. BRB
This is so awesome! I always love your videos!
Thanks Kevin. Entertaining and educational !!! Keep em coming!! 😀💕
That lady in the purple was selling straight to camera like it was QVC lol. Nice vid.
one thing i'd love to see is a way of locking it from the inside so that it can't be opened while the person inside is sleeping.
It's cardboard what would a lock do?
Kudos Kevin, once again, this is GENIUS!!!!! If you’re still looking for suggestions on how it can be improved upon, I can only think of maybe two. First would be to replace the light in the corner with an LED light strip powered with a simple USB plug, which can be purchased for roughly $5-USD at a store called Five Below (and they have a website). And second would be if you made the shelter solely on the bike trailer separately from the bike which is towing it. That way if it were to be towed with a Dahon folder bike, the bike itself could be folded up for storage and placed inside the unit if the occupant of the shelter needed to go to work for example and didn’t want to worry about it getting stolen. But you’re doing an OUTSTANDING JOB as always. I had never heard of liquid rubber before watching your video. 😇
Kevin, you’re awesome. ❤❤❤❤❤
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Full stop. Great build. Now find a hub motor in the dumpster!
I love this.. I want to create a fleet of them now. For the homeless.. also, they want to help.. they want to help build one, for themselves and for others.. create a workshop..
Construction suggestion - If you make another, move the axle further forward and let the bed overhang a bit more? I'm thinking better central support and a smaller turning circle.
For a free build it jams it would do , if i had nothing this would be something 👍🤘
Great idea, right up until someone jacks it from another...It was almost a gimme that some of the "consultants" were sizing up the Jackery and whatnot. Had Chris not been there, it wouldve ended in a foot race im sure. I get it, not all homeless are like that, but ive seen them steal whatever they can when the ppl go to sleep or pass out. Your hearts in the right spot Kevin, but its not as simple as a shelter. Love what you're doing 😊 Just my opinion from Florida
I've been known to win most foot races.. ;-)
As much as I love this thing, the part that I wondered is that in troubling places it can quite easily be cut open and destroyed by vandals. Of course, it's made of cardboard so it'll be easy to rebuild. I feel like you could do two layers with a layer of foam between, and the inside could be fully coated in a fire retardant for smokers who smoke lying down. The underside could also do with a coat of water proofing and the chain can be captured in plastic tubes to keep water and mud off of it. It doesn't need to have lots of gears but have it geared low. I feel like the inside could be a couple inches wide or a few inches taller, and the whole thing needs safety features like brakes and lights. I don't think stuff like cooking features and the like would work because those add cost and complexity that would not bode well to mass produce these to a city or investor.
Great idea …thinking outside the box,I might suggest using the waterproofing on the bottom of the cabin and add the foam core on all 6 sides.
You should use the Silverboard insulation with the rubber coat. It would be light weight and durable. You could also use expanding foam to join it together. It would be warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.
Another great video Kevin. A very cool design of the bike camper.
Are you gonna do the bottom end of the trailer? The flooring if you flip it up coat to bottom too, because that plywood ain't gonna last long if you don't coat it with something.
Brilliant.
51:28 agreed. Something else, I think you could easily make a "popup" but do it vertical so that you COULD stand up. And then to waterproof the inner slip of cardboard, use A/C weather striping, you can probably pull that off of old A/C units. And since this guy is talking about morning routine, I'd suggest finding an old innertube, and cutting out the Schrader valve, get a 4 inch section of PVC pipe, paint it black, and install a shower head on one end with a fill screw on the pipe, then, you fill it up 2/3rd of the way with water, and pressurize the tube with a bicycle pump, and wait till the afternoon, so the water will be heated by the sun, in a 5 or 6 foot section, you have enough hot water for a quick shower. No electricity needed, that's what we did in the bigger camps, especially if you have access to a lot of dumpsters.
Hello from wicklow Ireland 🇮🇪 what a gem you built
I foresee black mold in its future. Love the content Kevin!
Kevin you've hit a nerve here. I've been reading the comments and there's certainly interest out there.
I think the best component is the fact it can be moved. It doesn't need to be ridden great distances, but does need to provide internal sleeping space.
So many city governments tare encampments down and destroy the shelters. With yours they can put their belongings inside and ride away !
Great job from a great guy. 😊👍🇨🇦
You should do a tutorial video for idiots like me who wants to learn how to use tape measure and certain tools. Some of us didn't have a male figure to teach us.
This could easily become a series. How about making different versions of this thing in order to improve it more and more?
I've got an idea.
You can swap out the front wheel with one of those power assist wheels to help you go up hills easier. And use a solor generator to recharge the battery.
A couple of thoughts :-) When you cut the cardboard out for the door you could have just cut it part way through (or creased it deeply and carefully) so it could be folded back around inside or outside at 90 degrees (a couple or 3 bends and then glued - perhaps over a couple of your triangular stiffeners - making a stronger 'door frame'. I wish i could send you a drawing of what I mean! Also I would suggest using ordinary wood glue to build up thicker flatter layers to create your taller walls out of. And perhaps add some of your triangular stiffeners to the outside so they do not intrude into the inner space. The use of curves is a wonderful idea and if you can find the type of cardboard that looks like the forgot to add the outside piece of paper on one side (which rolls up SO easily) you could glue several layers together over a curved form - with plain thin card stock in between to make a high curved roof so you can ride your bike more upright and perhaps even get the extra height people wanted without making the sides much taller :-) Keep up the good work!
If you use that spray adhesive, you could easily double the thickness of your cardboard which would add a lot of rigidity and insulation.
I think its a brilliant idea and very cheap or at a push free as most homeless people sleep in cardboard boxes but this idea means they are safer at night and less likely to get sick
Side mirrors on the roof overhang would help. Awesome creativity as always!!
It needs to be more visible for nighttime and maybe put an electric motor on it for easy maneuvering and disc brakes
you are a genius. you are amazing and so brilliant....
Nice. Consider extend the rear roof so there's a mini-veranda. Also a park brake seems almost essential for nights to me. IBefore rubberising the Mk2 it might also be worth considering giving the outside a few layers of paper mâché (ie newspaper with wood glue or similar) to make the structure's strength more integrated.
Epic build. If you ever build another dont cut the frame. Save the everything from the rear axel, hub, cassette, and cut off the spokes and rim. Then add a sprocket to the axel on the other side of the cassette. This way you can keep the derailleur and be able to shift gears and not be stuck with one. And when its finished please give it to me because this way my idea I gave you.
You could also put some lights on it so that way they can see you from far away and like at night when you’re peddling down the road
Core flex would be even better. The stuff like you made the door from. Not sure about over there but here they use it for For sale signs.
Kevin. FLUTED PLASTIC! Go to some campaign headquarters and ask if they have any campaign signs you can have. I've been using it for year for my shelters.
What if it Rains ? Will it destroy the cardboard? Love the idea brother. You my friend are a inspiration to everyone
Lights , reflective stuff
That's really cool except most people don't have access to all those nice tools or a workshop like that. It'd be cool if I did, cuz the sky's the limit....turning trash into treasure, upscaling and repurposing stuff is awesome. My Dad use to take us to the dump and he would dig out sleds and all sorts of things and he would fix them. That's how we got most of the things we did but that was great cuz it didn't cost him anything to start except maybe for paint or parts....people throw away perfectly good things that just might need a little TLC or some work and it's good as new.
Fun Fact: The original owner of Dominos Pizza was the one who invented corrugated cardboard so he could safely deliver pizzas without damaging them. The company took his invention to heart, and now makes their pizza with a cardboard crust.
Elastomeric paint. We use on concrete buildings. Or use drop cloth with exterior glue - like fibreglass