DIY Box Truck Tour - Studio Apartment on Wheels
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- Опубликовано: 20 сен 2024
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VIDEO DESCRIPTION:
Looking for adventure? Ready to explore the world while staying off-grid for weeks at a time? Check out Abe and Mel’s custom DIY Expedition Truck build! In this video, they take viewers on a detailed tour of their off-road expedition vehicle, designed for long-term travel, full-time living, and extreme off-grid adventures. With years of experience building and customizing rigs for their nomadic lifestyle, Abe and Mel showcase everything that makes their expedition truck the ultimate overlanding rig.
Exterior Upgrades:
Abe and Mel made significant upgrades to the exterior of their truck, starting with a custom 14ft box mounted to the chassis. Equipped with 35-inch off-road tires for better clearance and a unique Subaru Autumn Green paint job, the truck boasts a rugged aesthetic. They added a roof rack for extra storage, a Nighlight light bar for nighttime driving, and mounted All Top traction boards for off-road support. Their retractable glow-in-the-dark Torque Lift steps make entering and exiting the truck easy, regardless of the terrain. One feature they knew they needed for extended off-grid stays was a dedicated trash storage area, allowing them to stay off-grid for up to 4 weeks.
Off-Grid Power & Solar Setup:
The rig is equipped with 1000 watts of solar power, courtesy of Signature Solar, ensuring Abe and Mel stay powered no matter where they go. The rooftop system includes solar panels, a Nomadic Cooling ac a WeBoost for better connectivity, and Starlink for internet access. Inside, their complete electrical system features 2 400-amp-hour server rack batteries and a 3000-watt inverter, allowing them to run everything from induction cooktops to their air conditioner and microwave. They can monitor all aspects of their power usage, ensuring the rig is perfectly suited for long-term, off-grid living.
Interior Design:
Step inside Abe and Mel’s minimalist, rustic tiny home on wheels! Inspired by Norwegian design, the interior features dark wood finishes and cozy lighting, creating a warm atmosphere. Large Overland windows let in ample natural light, complementing the sleek, modern aesthetic. The kitchen includes an induction stovetop, a large Norcold 8-cubic-foot fridge, and plenty of storage space. They also opted for a sleek black granite sink, which fits perfectly with the overall design. Their 42-gallon water tank, along with a hydronic water heating system, ensures hot water is always available for both the kitchen and shower.
Living & Dining Area:
Abe and Mel prioritize comfort in their living area, which features a custom-built storage space underneath a 49-inch couch. They added an RV table mount that can transform into a dining table, workspace, or gaming area. Their art wall showcases photos from their travels, blending seamlessly with the wood, black, and gray tones seen throughout the truck. For additional workspace, they installed a pop-up desk area, perfect for remote work on the road.
Bathroom & Shower:
This is Abe and Mel’s first rig with a full shower setup, and they’ve made it both functional and stylish. The wet bath features a custom composting toilet from Ogo, complete with venting, and a protective cover for the toilet during showers. The bathroom is compact but fully functional, perfectly suited for off-grid living.
Bedroom & Garage:
The north-to-south bed configuration allows for extra storage space beneath the bed. Their Zinus queen-size mattress is a staple from their previous builds, and the custom barnwood wall mimics the shingles of old Norwegian churches. An installed Nomadic air conditioner keeps the space cool, while barnwood and black shiplap finishes create a cozy atmosphere. The under-bed garage houses motorcycles, one of the primary reasons they upgraded to a larger vehicle. Easy to load and unload, these motorcycles allow them to explore new places with ease.
Staying Fit on the Road:
Abe and Mel love staying active, so they included a pull-up bar, an adjustable bench, and power block dumbbells for their workouts. Their compact workout area allows them to keep up with their fitness routine, even while living off the grid.
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Love everything about your rig. Colour scheme is great. Love the army drab green and the inside colour choices. Minimalist design. Nice all around! Thanks.
Awesomely amazing built. It has everything a guy and girl can ask for. Great Job!!!
Beautiful home you two have created. Love the dark color and wood really looks great. The custom bathroom door is amazing!! Kudos to the person that designed and constructed it.
I don't see too many 2 door full sized trucks anymore.. i love your work
Looks amazing! Can't wait to see it in person 😁
This is beautifully done built. Very kool.
Great Build! When we installed Arctic Tern windows in our Sprinter we rotated the screen/solid panel so the solid pulls up from the bottom and the screen pulls down from the top. Being able to pull up the solid offers more privacy for us.
Amazing build, I love it! To bad you didn't have room to put your stove on a popup shelf so it's out of the way when not in use and just raises up when needed. Congrats!
Wow, so nice. So happy for them!
sick rig owned by a couple of great friends
Wonderful! Absolutely Wonderful
Another GEM! ❤
Very Nice Rig, I too have a black sink, scrub it clean like normal and then put a few dabs of mineral oil on a paper towel and wipe it down.... It'll look brand new.
Safe travels 🙏
Thank you for the tip.
Absolutely beautiful built ❤
Love the colour! Im so jealous right now. Good job.
Thank you! Really love the dark colored theme
🚚 Sick truck!!!!!
Sweet rig ❤
Love it! I could happily live in there. As I wouldn’t need motorbike storage, I’d used a bit of the garage space to store the toilet on a low draw mount that can be pulled into the shower area when needed, but put away for more space when showering (with a waterproof door closing it off of course). And I’d use some of the garage for more clothes storage 😅 Otherwise, this is a perfect rig. 👍
Those are great ideas and definitely would have a TON of added room/storage without the motorcycles.
Awsome build! Working on a 29 ft Coachmen/Catalina rn. I want to build it out nice, but it's SO BIG. I want to sell it after everyrhing is done and buy an Ambulance to build out next... Definitely some cool ideas!
Glad you were able to get get some ideas!
What a great job you both have done 😍.
Happy Trails 🎉
JO JO IN VT 💞
This is really great! Love the color... my car is this color!! Great bathroom.
When is the full build series being posted? 😉
Tomorrow! Stay tuned! Super exciting five part build series starting tomorrow!
Definitely gave me some amazing new ideas wish I could have a replica
Wow, awesome build. Congratulations ! I'm very interested in interior width and height and also an estimate on how heavy is the box with everything inside because we don't have those huge ford trucks in Europe and I was wondering what other truck will be able to carry a box like that because it seems very wide and tall in the video. Thanks.
The box itself is 14 ft long x 8 ft high so pretty near that on the interior with the insulation/walls taking a bit away from that. Actual height is right around 11.5 ft and our total length is around 25 ft (a number we wanted to stay close to for maneuverability, etc). Our weight is around 14,000 (not as heavy as we were expecting it to be).
@abeandmel thanks for the reply. How wide it is ? The total length is to much for Europe if you want to go through remote places in nature or narrow streets in the city or public parking lots but I totally love your design and I wish something similar.
@@thatscrazy4487 Just a bit under 8 ft in width. Totally understandable on the length. The 25 ft is right on that threshold for us where above that is where we’d find it very difficult to move around as easily. With the motorcycles that helps as well when we are parked up.
@abeandmel here it cannot be more than 6.5 feet wide. Thanks for the fast replies.
What is the brand and model of the counter top portable stove you pulled out of your cabinet?
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Absolutely fantastic,and no disrespect to you both, but I nay have to do this to get free stuff, although I'm from the UK 🇬🇧 what a great way to make money 👍 so easy ❤