I noticed you used standard acrylic caulk on the lower area of the door. I would suggest using a urethane sealant such as NP 1 available at most roofing supply houses or Hardware Stores, Quad which is available at Home Depot, Stampede which is a Sherwin Williams Paint Co. brand. There are probably others. I have found it stays very flexible and stretches' a lot when dry. Great for things that vibrate or move a lot when traveling. It will stay attached much longer than an acrylic due to it being more flexible over time. Definitely stay away from silicone in areas that get warm, sunlight, or things that might not let it stay attached due to the slickness of the structure.

YOOO two videos back to back!!! What a gift.

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

We back in here

I plan on doing this once I move to the east coast. I've watched countless builds and yours by far is the most in depth and skilful build I've seen. Can't wait to watch you finish building it. Side note. To the F'n moon baby!!

Good to see another video, looking good

I wanted to do exactly this but didn't based on "internet advice" Now, seeing your build I really wished I would have followed through and installed sliding glass doors.. Very nice!

Great job now I know how to do mine thanks

Glad to see you back! I allways enjoyed your posts n then you just disappeared. Happy to see you back!

This is the cleanest of these builds that I've seen. Great job.

This is so cool! I like that yours is really unique and personalized. Have never seen a sliding glass door on one of these before

@RollOnBusin

2 жыл бұрын

No such thing as "really unique".

Beautiful job, that'll be nice if you Water proof the deck, then put Artificial turf grass. Nice job

Love it! Impressed by your attention to detail. All those little things take a long time to build, but give a much better product in the end. It's too bad that door didn't come with a sliding screen for buggy locations, though.

i sat mine a couple feet inside for a patio outdoor usage cooking ect

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

I see most other box builds doing this. I opted to maximize internal space as I plan on using this as an apartment (and in some extreme temps)

So weird I was wondering about your build today and here you are. Nice progress! Looking good! Thank You!

amazing work, keep us updated! we are doing a conversion in a box truck and your videos have been really helpfull, straight to the point, details, and no bullshit! thanks and keep up the good work!

Nice job, dang. Fantastic.

This is pure genius!

super cute! I'm looking to open a mobile hair salon and this would be a perfect addition!

Beautiful.

you should install the door motor up side down and keep the wiring inside with the motor

Outstanding

@09:37 "nail lip" = flange @9:09 more water-absorbing glass insulation-yuk! (Rockwool in mine). @13:58 changing the Phillips screws to construction tapered square bit is recommended. Less chance for wallowing out screw head. Wood screws or metal self-tapping? @15:48 ""cross thingy majig" - cross brace For those of us without a table saw I recommend at the beginning of your build purchasing two 2"in. x 90'deg angle stock aluminum pieces 4'ft & 8'ft to use as straight edges for your circular saw. Used with clamps a perfectly straight cut every time. Afterwards, bracket material or to be utilized in your solar array or somewhere else (me I will be keeping intact). I am strongly considering a side slide-out 7'ft L x 2'ft W (depth) x 7'ft Tall. OEM hardware...cost ~$1-1.5k. Slideout purpose= couch opposite 4-5'ft desk. Mine being designed for full-time. Looking for good YT DIY vids, none really.....yet.

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

I think I'll do a slide out on my next one. Problem is designing it so that it doesn't make the inside too unusable when you're in stealth mode, but that only applies if you're considering stealth.

@Mark-gg6iy

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian Agree.

I thought you wanted to do a stealth van. 😂

luv it

With a door that big, you can get a bike through it and store it in the living space. I like that compared to having a garage. No inflexibility for the storage space.

Great job but I might have moved it in a foot or two. Seems it would make a great Storage area for outdoor things.

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a viable option for a weekend camper or adventure van - this is designed to be a long-term mobile apartment, so internal space is being maximized. The uhaul has LOT of undercarriage space that can be utilized for storage.

wonder how healthy that is to be increased in OSB that's made up of glued together wood fragments, never want to use a lot of glue in a confined space since glue will continue to put of toxins in the air. Your videos are great to learn how to make one of these my goal is to buy a box truck and convert it so I can save money to get dental work done only way I can see myself saving up $9K is to live out of one of these for awhile. Answered my own question While plywood and OSB both off-gas formaldehyde, OSB off-gasses more of the carcinogenic gas. Plywood, OSB, and other engineered wood products that contain glue can be stored outdoors for several weeks before construction so that much of the dangerous gasses are vented safely into the outdoors.

The same people who go on about needing windows everywhere are the same who have them covered with curtains most of the time for privacy or to keep the light out and then get cooked out of their van from all the heat gain from those windows :) That youtube worthy view is fantastic until you realise that most of the views you will have during van life are something you would rather not see, I just go outside when I want a view. I wanted a full glass sliding door at the back of my truck like yours until I realised if the door isn't centred where your "hallway" is then you can't build on the left and right wall the whole length of the truck. Its also why my layout is the opposite to yours, kitchen and bathroom at the back left /right of my entry and then my living space, then the bed over the cab.

Thanks. I have a box van, named it “White Box” 🤣 Been trying to figure out how to use my roll up door. Was yours a roll up door that was on the truck or a different one. Great work and keep them coming!👍🏼❤️😎🇺🇸

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I had the factory uhaul rollup door. It's a good amount of work to remove.

Nice job I think to do myself but I'm little worried about mpg with all stuff installed plus truck itself around 15000 pounds. If you test for mpg plz post on video, thanks off course depending on year and engine

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't even consider a uhaul if you're concerned about MPG. Empty they get 11-13 at best. It's a V10 triton engine that can not only haul a big load but also tow a car. I measure my mileage in TPG, or turtles killed by polution-per-gallon. It's in the high 30's.

I see the glass all over the road already. Hopefully that happened already and learned the leson of not installing glass at the rear end of the truck where it bouce the most.

IMO the last step should have been sliding door install. fitting things through the doors could be difficult. Nicely done.

What are the tools you recommend having before starting a build? Such as table saw etc?

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

Angle grinder with cutting wheel, table saw, drill, circular saw are the big 4. Jigsaw is good for making small detailed cuts. That's about all I use.

@bayleykelley6958

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian thank you! I appreciate your reply

I know this video is a couple years old, but does anyone know if leaving 1/2 foot at the back of the truck would allow the door to be framed like a traditional sliding door in a house? I would love to do this but framing traditional seems like an easier task. TIA.

What type of hinges did use on outside doors

the sliding door. Why centered and not just to one side? Seems it would make things easier.

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

Actuator mounting points on both sides. Also chain/cable mounts for the lower door eventually. And it just looks cleaner.

@JoeZyzyx

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian Thks!

I don't understand why you had to put the silver trim in bottom did it not come with it

Tell me these doors are still on!!!? I’ve gone over a few monster bumps in my16’ 7.3L and it almost spooked me out of installing sliding doors like this… How are they holding up?

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

The sliding glass door has survived over 2,500 miles so far with no significant issues. Only issue is that sometimes the moving door will bump itself off the "track" making it harder to slide. Takes a quick 5 seconds to lift it back onto the track when it happens.

@robpivato4227

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian King!

Where did you get the door?

You need a screen, how come the slider didn't come with a screen?

Where you buy the fridge? Brand and size please my friend

Will the glass break or shatter during moving?

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 ай бұрын

It's tempered glass just like your windshield. It's held up fine so far!

I just had a funny idea for a secret window. I'm sure you probably already have the whole thing planned but I thought of hiding a window behind some kind of company sign like "Bob's Air Conditioning".🤣 I've always loved the idea of hidden staircases and things like that. Excited to see yours come together!

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

Love it. I actually have an idea for a fake ladder rack that hides 2 giant actuators that would raise my solar panels. I was also thinking about putting a hidden retractable window at the front of the moms attic but decided against it last second..

@MA__

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian do you have a plan for Windows yet? I remember you saying you wanted discretion to be a main feature, but I forget what your solution for windows was, are you doing the sliding glass door instead of windows? Seems very nice

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

@@MA__ Roof hatch and the sliding glass door is all I'm adding for windows. Going for pure stealth

@jameswilliams3241

2 жыл бұрын

I saw a fellow who put in a window and then mounted the vent from an air conditioner over it, he was able to open and close from the inside and the outside just looked like the grill of the air conditioner

Those wires just did not want to be taped up.great way to look at the "order of operations " audio was a bit difficult to hear. Your voice over approach later seems to really work for these videos

I wonder what the dimensions of the door are

Would do do my truck?

I like your videos. The chewing gum, not so much.

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

I hate it more than you do

I don't think people know what this word means inconveniencable or "stealth" sheesh

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

Then let me define it for you in the way I use it: Stealth: Maintaining an outward appearance that gives no indication as to the fact that someone is living in the truck. In other words, looking just like any other generic white box truck out there, of which there are thousands.

@ProspectingMonkey

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian I spent two years trust me when I say they know brother no offense.

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

@@ProspectingMonkey I don't know who "they" are but I will be testing the stealth capabilities once it's done, so stay tuned

Do you have an Instagram?

@TheTechnoBarbarian

2 жыл бұрын

instagram.com/thetechnobarbarian/