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 !
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.
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 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.
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.
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🙌🏽
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
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.
Why not build a frame on top of the cab for the bed ! 4 feet for the rear & drop rear door or a door storage EV bike & storage! ! No windows or doors stealth enter now thru the rear door or thru the cab! You gained 4 ft with the bed on top of the cab & now it air dynamic Aldo Good luck & a great job you done!
@MichaelBockhold Concrete isn't too bad but asphalt sucks. As a kid I remember burning the pads of my feet on Astro turf in the hot Houston sun. Good times.
I hope the wild fires didn't cause you and the business many problems. The truck looks very stylish with a high class look to it.I would like to know the size of the bathroom, thanks.
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
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
The only things I think I would’ve done differently is I would’ve put the water tanks over the axle and I would put access to the roof via inside the van
😂😅 Yeah they're kind of young I don't know if they're still in their twenties but they're having a typical 20-something conversation with each other..... I have two kids in their twenties. 💜😊
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.
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.
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
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!
Nice build!!
Wider box trucks make so much more sense than a van for DIY, straight walls and square corners.
You would think everything was square but we found out otherwise... haha
absolutely fantastic. great ingenuity and choice design features. who wouldn't want this rig.
Thank you! I'm sayin!!!
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 !
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.
hope you dig it!
Oh gee thanks letting us know that you are going to watch the video.
I bet you do reviews on things saying you got a box in the mail.
Ugh !!
You sir have some skills Great craftsmanship keep up the good work
I love that rig so clean thank you for sharing big hugs from MN
Thank you! more to come.
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.
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
Thanks for the info. It was very informative and detailed. I was ignorant about that. Thanks
@@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.
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.
@@gtvansCould you do a van conversion for me?
Awesome rig, I'm building one out of an RV with a shipping container box!
Rad! Stoked to see that. hit us up if you have any questions along the way!
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🙌🏽
Solar is installed now, it wasn't when we shot this video.
@@gtvansNice. It’s seriously one of the best builds ever 🙌🏽
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
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.
What’s the average amount of time for a build like this?
Why not build a frame on top of the cab for the bed ! 4 feet for the rear & drop rear door or a door storage EV bike & storage! !
No windows or doors stealth enter now thru the rear door or thru the cab!
You gained 4 ft with the bed on top of the cab & now it air dynamic Aldo
Good luck & a great job you done!
Great build. Would love to come out to tour your warehouse when I'm in town!
Please do!
my new favorite build.
Seems like it would be easy to dress up for Wasteland weekend too!
Careful with the Astro-Turf in the hot sun it'll burn your feet it's not cool like real grass.
Concrete gets hot too. Wait a minute anything in the sun can be hot
@MichaelBockhold Concrete isn't too bad but asphalt sucks. As a kid I remember burning the pads of my feet on Astro turf in the hot Houston sun. Good times.
Love that layout. How big is that box? 12 or 14? Thanks
I hope the wild fires didn't cause you and the business many problems. The truck looks very stylish with a high class look to it.I would like to know the size of the bathroom, thanks.
This is, honestly, VERY GOOD.
thank you!!
@@gtvans I've yet to see a "vanbuild" as complete as this, congrats!
Insane build! A rooftop tent would be sweet up top
That’s awesome. How do we we get ahold of the builder to see if he could build us one
you can contact us through our website Goodtimevans.com/contact - thank you!
Great conversion! Love the name Ragnar. Could it possibly be named after a character in the Red Rising series?
it’s deeper then that! we will tell the full story in the completed walkthrough video!
@@gtvans Okay, hurry! Now I’m really curious. LOL
Washer dryer combo?
This is so sweet , I am loving this what a awesome job .
are you kidding me? this is incredible
What would a conversion like this cost approximately?
Over $100k I'm sure of it
Great build . Can i ask what the bathroom dimensions . ive got a 18ft box Isuzu im starting soon gathering materials now.
Thats pretty freaking sweet. I'd want those windows automated.
Excellent build, what is the brand name of the windows and where can I buy them? Thanks
love this! whats the model of the truck this build is on?
I’m from the 406 and I promise a bear can climb that ladder lol. Never underestimate bears.
What is the overall length, bumper to bumper?
24ft bumper to rear box, the box width is 8ft
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
Amazing, this is an apartment.
Question do you have to stop at all the weight scales on the highways?
Nice work
I like how you put the yard on the roof.
Where are you guys based out of? Nice to hear it’s going well for an entrepreneur in this business
Who makes the sliding blinds for the windows?
Tern Overland is the company. I believe there are others that make them but that is what we used on this rig
Most excellent!
Any ideas on how (or where) to purchase one of these (empty) box trucks, without the mods?
Lets gooo! Super dope. Love the channel
very nice built I just have a question is that a four season??
It sure is, it is equipped with the Aquahot air & water heating system.
What is the price range to build something like that on a Ford transit 16 foot box?
@@black300c69 Shoot us an email or call to discuss what options you would be interested in. goodtimevans.com
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
The only things I think I would’ve done differently is I would’ve put the water tanks over the axle and I would put access to the roof via inside the van
that max track thing was cool
What is the total length, bumper to bumper?
If you cut out the word, "Like" from this video it's only three minutes long!
Yes and the camera guy was annoying.
😂😅
Yeah they're kind of young I don't know if they're still in their twenties but they're having a typical 20-something conversation with each other..... I have two kids in their twenties. 💜😊
Where to get those windows?
No solar?
This looks like the Rockport 14ft Cargoport I plan on converting.
Cant wait to see it! send us pictures
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.
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.
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 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👍
this guy looks like a slightly different version of shaiden valentine lol
Factsss😂
Was thinking the exact same thing
I approve of the Ragnar name! 😎👍🏽
Good choice!
@@gtvans - Blame my dad. LOL!
SWEET 😮😊
🔥🔥
Murphy bed along the sofa would be better.
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
How much did it sell for?
There's no gasoline in an apocalypse lol
Thankfully it's a diesel 😂
Everyone and their grandmother did a "turn my van"
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!
Only time will tell!
8:09 Blinds for interior windows.
Ragnar is war ready!
Love it bro
Is it Rad? Why yes, it's Rad.
🙌🙏
Was this an ambulance?
He said it wasn’t. PAY ATTENTION!!!!
I must have missed it but how is the electric powered in this vehicle? I don’t see any solar panels
How much ?
🔥🔥🔥
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.
is the Egyptian Actor Ahmed Malik your brother ?! 😂
I like really like like the like truck or like whatever like. It's like kinda like cool like really. Nice van though.......like
Like so glad you like it!
@@gtvans bahahah. I do like the it though
🙌🙌🙌
Can you guys make one for a person that love playing pc games. Lol
what team does he film for? a legit team??
🤲🏼❤️❤️
🙌🙌
Needs solar panels, take the yard out.
No solar and no TV, seems like big negatives
it has solar and a TV! it just wasn’t done 100% in this video, completed walkthrough video soon!
🍻🍻🍻
No solar.......😬
It has solar, it just wasn't installed yet in this video as we were not 100% complete, full completed tour video coming soon.
🗣️🗣️🗣️
sick sick sick....... find some OTHER, more descriptive adjectives.
Nice product, refilm it without the guy behind the camera. Or have him shut up.
language
😮
0 stealth
Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth
Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth
Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth
Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth
Stealth is overrated especially if you are into over landing, camping and boondocking. Only full-time city livers really need stealth
Camera guy. STOP!!! Talking !!!! We don’t care what you have to say.
Where can I contact you to discuss a build and pricing ? Definitely interested if your available. Contact me if you can, ty sir
Goodtimevans.com/contact or (213)866-1073
Whoever did the editing fails at life. Worst. Video. Yet.
Like, like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like,like…ad infinitum……
Don't forget this one,
"Oh... Sick !" "Dude sick!"
No solar?