DIY Capsule-Hotel in a VAN - Start to Finish | DIY Uhaul Box Van Conversion

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Converting my 17' Uhaul box van/box truck into a mobile tiny home.
In part 25, I build a capsule-hotel style bedroom in the moms-attic portion of the truck. This is a dedicated sleeping area with some storage cubbies, a charging station, roof hatch/skylight and an adjustable reading light.
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  • @kennethmaese4622
    @kennethmaese46226 ай бұрын

    I’ve been binge watching videos on this channel since 3am and it is currently 6am so it’s safe to say that this channel is my current obsession for multiple reasons. Of course I subscribed.

  • @DaDavidVids
    @DaDavidVids2 жыл бұрын

    At the end I legit said "This looks like a little hotel" without knowing the title. You have so many clever ideas that continually wow me. Can't wait until my build is further along.

  • @baconnathan1
    @baconnathan12 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU finally somebody did a fucking diy capsule hotel AND IN A UNHAUL 🤯 I appreciate your content man.

  • @opossumgrylls3275

    @opossumgrylls3275

    5 ай бұрын

    It wasn't until today that I heard/read the term "capsule hotel". I still have no idea what it means.

  • @kylekyle7386
    @kylekyle73868 ай бұрын

    You have done a fantastic job with your box van. I really like how you maximize the what you can. The inside looks very big in the back.

  • @MrScrapinfrontier
    @MrScrapinfrontier2 жыл бұрын

    On those trim pieces with the 45* angles around the cubby pockets. Try using a CA glue to glue the trim together. Then attach to the wall you will end up with much cleaner joints. Overall great work man this is definitely an inspiration to get out work/finish a project.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice I'll try that out

  • @oxygeninduced
    @oxygeninduced2 жыл бұрын

    Mainly just commenting for algorithm boost, but great job as usual. I'm excited to see what you do with the murphy/pully bed.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ayy algo gang

  • @jmhodge12755
    @jmhodge127556 ай бұрын

    Way cool on the looks there bro it turned out really nice

  • @workwithjoshua
    @workwithjoshua2 жыл бұрын

    My man! You’re completely knocking it out of the park with this series. I’m looking to build my own here in Australia and your videos have been a massive help. I’ll catch you in Locals

  • @donaldfrazier5244
    @donaldfrazier52442 жыл бұрын

    I’ve saved every video as reference for my eventual build ,so impressed with your attention to detail and including some mistakes made that you recover nicely from,thanks awesome build!

  • @TD0TD
    @TD0TD2 жыл бұрын

    As a joke, I always say-- Put your butt sweat and tears into your work. Joking aside, this build is extremely impressive. Everything you do is meticulously thought out and executed. It's been a joy to watch.

  • @jamielspencer6185
    @jamielspencer61852 жыл бұрын

    Bedroom looks great super clean bro. Thank you for these videos really helping me with my uhaul truck design.

  • @stevenwolfe2279
    @stevenwolfe22792 жыл бұрын

    It looks pretty posh! Here is an idea that you may want to use on your skylight. Some boats have a screen that slides in from the side or the end so that you can keep bugs out. (You see this on overhead port windows). It also has a shade that pulls in from the other side or end that totally blocks all of the light out. It runs on the same track. When they are both open, you have an open hole that you could go through. These are probably pretty expensive to buy, but I think that you could build one from some channel aluminum pretty cheaply and easily with off the shelf screens and shades and some custom cutting.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I do plan on adding retractable shade/screen I just cant find where everyone is getting the custom sized ones made

  • @jimmyd2434
    @jimmyd24342 жыл бұрын

    been watching this since the start and its amazing the transformation. Really enjoy these videos and it all coming together! Keep it up!

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! OG!

  • @vivienhill7934
    @vivienhill7934 Жыл бұрын

    precision and meticulous craftmanship...superb

  • @KOKI_OFFICIAL
    @KOKI_OFFICIAL Жыл бұрын

    Binge watched to this point. You are so talented and innovative. You are very inspirational. Thank you for sharing this with everyone.

  • @umairsajid7884
    @umairsajid78842 жыл бұрын

    Your hard work pays off... Very nice and beautiful.

  • @frankyb9682
    @frankyb9682 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding!!!

  • @irongoatrocky2343
    @irongoatrocky23439 ай бұрын

    FYI for the future Steel Wool comes in 4 grades from coarse to fine 0, 00, 000, 0000, Scotch Brite comes in 4 colors coarse to fine Red, Green, Gray, White (or sometimes Tan) you can get the latter in bulk at any Auto Paint Supply store! also the latter does not leave fine metal fibres all over the [CENSORED] place!

  • @ZadeZenmOm
    @ZadeZenmOm8 ай бұрын

    🎉beautiful job

  • @jimmydickson8854
    @jimmydickson8854 Жыл бұрын

    Nice job a lot of work you put into that small space ,jimmy Australia

  • @igorchichkin509
    @igorchichkin50912 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤🎉🎉WoW magnificent love it 😊😊❤❤❤🎉🎉

  • @grey8940
    @grey89408 ай бұрын

    your channel is so awesome... great work

  • @scottschrader8348
    @scottschrader8348 Жыл бұрын

    Looks awesome 👌

  • @ELEVEN410
    @ELEVEN410Ай бұрын

    I love the look and color and it does remind me of a capsule hotel, although it's a more modern American style. From watching your videos i already know you could do a Full Japanese capsule style. What about a Japanese inspired version of a tiny home? I feel Japanese style instills some calmness in their designs

  • @delasse3178
    @delasse31782 жыл бұрын

    love the work dog

  • @luckylor9812
    @luckylor9812 Жыл бұрын

    This came out so Awesome! One of the best builds I've seen. Can't wait for the full tour. Would Add a small Tv monitor in the caplsue but total optional but would definitely tie in the whole japanese hotel them

  • @ChicksThatFix
    @ChicksThatFix Жыл бұрын

    Oh yeah you definitely captured the capsule hotel style! I forgot you were building in an uhaul by the end of the video

  • @billblecher9215
    @billblecher92152 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful job

  • @babsk4071
    @babsk4071 Жыл бұрын

    I Haven’t forgotten how EXPENSIVE TRIM PIECES ARE .. Whew

  • @marekdenn
    @marekdenn2 жыл бұрын

    I would need more room for activities as they say 👀

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Current plan is to add another queen-sized bed in the living room area either murphy style or pulley style. But for solo travel, this is the main sleeping area

  • @Mfullen09
    @Mfullen09 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful work!

  • @livingworkingoutsidebox
    @livingworkingoutsidebox2 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel. Great build series. Binge watching tonight 👍💪🤙

  • @s.devries4349
    @s.devries43492 жыл бұрын

    love ! your vdo

  • @SuperClare
    @SuperClare Жыл бұрын

    Wow!

  • @judytassone7504
    @judytassone75042 жыл бұрын

    You exercise such attention to detail. Love watching your video’s. What is the finished width/length of the bed? Great work.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! It's about 24" wide by 80" long.

  • @margarettrusty6101
    @margarettrusty6101 Жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you finally got a chop saw! It was painful watching you make all those cuts with your little jigsaw.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    Жыл бұрын

    Tell me about it

  • @KoriTV
    @KoriTV2 жыл бұрын

    Come on matrix glitch! That look back at the camera made the mistake worth it 😂

  • @donaldfrazier5244
    @donaldfrazier52442 жыл бұрын

    I’m thinking a small fan,reading light and a shelf for books?

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I gotta use it for a bit to figure out what's missing

  • @donaldfrazier5244

    @donaldfrazier5244

    2 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to a full tour and operational demonstration, I’m hoping to duplicate your build for about 30k ? Is it doable

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@donaldfrazier5244 30k definitely doable as long as you do everything yourself

  • @opossumgrylls3275
    @opossumgrylls32755 ай бұрын

    Would it make sense for build number two to finish all the walls and ceilings before building any cabinetry and ducts? So much easier to manage big sheets rather than scabbing tiny little pieces.

  • @user-kz4ll8of3k
    @user-kz4ll8of3k10 ай бұрын

    I am in Scottsdale so I know the heat all too well.

  • @Hollymidlife
    @Hollymidlife2 жыл бұрын

    have you estimated weight once you have completed the build? just thinking of load, manuervability and fuel mileage. and SAFETY GLASSES my friend.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hard to estimate weight. In my head I think I'll be significantly under cap, but I'll probably end up underestimating. Plan on weighing it soon to see where I'm at. The mileage is basically pegged at about 10-11mpg regardless of load. I was getting about 11 hauling all of my stuff + towing my car from CA.

  • @MotoMiles
    @MotoMiles Жыл бұрын

    I have a question and thank you in advance. I am a lover of your channel. I’m keeping a rollup door and I was wondering can I use two by fours to frame the ceiling I’m gonna put a thick tongue and groove over the plywood there. Or should I use to buy threes? My only issue is I have a bunch of two by fours already.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    Жыл бұрын

    2x4 would be a bit excessive weight-wise. You can probably use the smaller ones. I plan on framing my next ceiling with trimmed-down 2x4s.

  • @MotoMiles

    @MotoMiles

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the fast reply. I was thinking the same thing yeah so I’ll hold off on the two by fours. I thought they be thick as well.

  • @Tolace1
    @Tolace12 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful. How many months did this take to complete from start to finish?

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    About a 15 months so far

  • @NicReid4
    @NicReid4 Жыл бұрын

    When is a tour

  • @deadman252
    @deadman2522 жыл бұрын

    All you need now is a small tv installed in there

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    I will probably end up installing a TV on the cubby wall.

  • @deadman252

    @deadman252

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheTechnoBarbarian yeah especially if you decide to put up a servalance system up

  • @ronaldduck7567

    @ronaldduck7567

    2 жыл бұрын

    Along the front edge of your solar panels put a hinged antenna rod that you can reach out from your hatch to raise and lower. Run the cable in thru the vent then cubby wall.

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@deadman252 Yeah I'll definitely have a surveillance system

  • @ronaldduck7567

    @ronaldduck7567

    2 жыл бұрын

    Make sure the DVR has alarm outputs that trigger a buzzer when movement is detected in the zones you choose

  • @Mark_Bayer
    @Mark_Bayer Жыл бұрын

    How do you know how to all of this work???

  • @bayleykelley6958
    @bayleykelley69582 жыл бұрын

    Did you buy the truck from Facebook marketplace?

  • @TheTechnoBarbarian

    @TheTechnoBarbarian

    2 жыл бұрын

    Direct from uhaul

  • @matjam421
    @matjam421Ай бұрын

    It's time to get high. 😂

  • @geejaybee1970
    @geejaybee1970 Жыл бұрын

    This confined little box lined in wood would have too much of a coffin-like feel to it.

  • @opossumgrylls3275

    @opossumgrylls3275

    5 ай бұрын

    Coffins are usually lined with fabric.

  • @owade1814
    @owade1814 Жыл бұрын

    🏃 p̾r̾o̾m̾o̾s̾m̾

  • @agentofficerthomasa.porter107
    @agentofficerthomasa.porter1072 жыл бұрын

    Memory Foam Matress Bed'n Yesterday Was Proven To Be Toxic To The Body & Not Safe For Human Usage In Any Bed'n. The Organic Bed'n Is Available In The Memory Foam Format. Have You Thought With The Bed Room Area With Chemicals You Have Used, When Heated Release Toxin's Over Time Hazardous To Human Consumption? Been Following You Since The Start Of Your Build & Design Is Very Interesting. always, Tommy :-)

  • @rocketman7156
    @rocketman71562 жыл бұрын

    Or just get smaller dance partners

  • @victor58010
    @victor580107 ай бұрын

    Pity you didn't think to insert the panel down through your roof hatch....