This is a dream camper. Much better than motor home manufacturers come up with. I want to extend my sincere condolences on the loss of your wife and your son’s mother. There are many kinds of heroes on this earth and you, Dad, are one of them. That you and your late wife helped make your son’s dream come true in this fashion shows your love for him as well as your passion for details and forward thinking. Kudos to all of you.

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Wish the ability to express emotion thru words was in me like you have. All I have is Thank you

@arleneportsmouth1263

23 күн бұрын

😮😢 Oh dear... I am just now learning of the passing of your mother and father's wife. I am truly taken aback as I was just going to comment that it looks like you guys live in Heaven as I hear your mom call out to Peter (your doggie) and see the gorgeous scenery as you headed out on your trip. 😢

🤨🤔😁😆😄 I LOVE your dad's "sign language-hand signals" reminding you how convenient it is to have the cutting board right over the trash can. 😁😄👏🏻

You Have to Love this Young and his relationship with Dad!!

Wow, what a fantastic van build. Not sure why box vans like this aren't more popular than regular vans. Seems a lot easier to build with all straight walls. I wish you all luck in the future and I'm sorry for your loss!

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Building in a box is easier. Thank you

massive hug and good vibes sent to you

I love your layout. Lots of attractive storage. Two beds. Lounging area. Big wardrobe. Bathroom. And nothing seems crowded or cramped. Great job.

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love your camper, especially the window to get in the cab!! That's the only way I would have one!! I hope you have the time of your life!°❤😂😂😂😂🎉

This is one of the best builds I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot . What an amazing tiny home . ❤🙏🏽

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was a lot of work and planning

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

P.S. I watched a few of your vids also. My favorite is Me and My Silly Self. What a Great voice!

@ByMy-SPIRIT-saysTheLord777

Жыл бұрын

Thanks , still trying to figure out what I want to do on my channel . A very very long process 😉

🙊😫😢😭 I am ONLY 1 MIN & 11 SECONDS INTO THIS & I AM ALREADY BAWLING MY EYES OUT! 😢😭😭 YOU MY DEAR... are SO FORTUNATE to have such loving parents who love and cherish your dreams and wishes. ❤ That man standing next to you is RADIATING SO MUCH COMPASSION AND KINDNESS AND IT IS THICK AND DENSE. What an amazing video I have been suggested to watch from Y.T. ❤😊

@telowe2000

23 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!! Dad

What a fantastic built ❤ and what lovely parent you have to make you dream come true. Wishing you many years of adventures and freedom.

Way cool what a dream machine I hope you have fun camping with it hope your dreams all come true for you and dad and others in family

Hope you are still going strong!

@telowe2000

5 ай бұрын

Going out this summer. Thanks

Awesome to see you getting out there living life!

I really like this layout. It's probably the best I've seen in a box truck.

@telowe2000

4 ай бұрын

Thanks. It is SUPER functional.

Brilliant, I would love in that!!!

@telowe2000

3 ай бұрын

Love or Live?

I absolutely love you guys and pray for God’s blessing all over all your life. Awesome build. What a beautiful gift Have fun.

Wow. The most thoughtful build I've ever seen

Impressive build! You have so much space, very well done! You and your family are truly an inspiration to us all! Prayers for a continued journey. Please post your adventures.

Very nicely done!! I hope you're doing well and enjoying the van! That's making the best of a bad situation right there. Enjoy your travels! Thanks for sharing all the great information...

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

At end of this video, Jacob was heading out the driveway to a month long adventure in Minnesota. 100% off grid. Camping and fishing. He is back now and trying to finish up his college work.

Wow great job!! I've literally watched hundreds of videos on different RVs, Vans, Skoolies/buses, etc. and truly, this build is masterfully done! I love the open layout and such a clever use of space! No weird set up/take down showers, or having to use the toilet in the living room. Its so much roomier than typical vans that get turned into tiny homes! With that awesome lowering 'deck' on back, great finds with the old camper stuff, the door, stairs, stove, etc. I'd love to have a van like this! Only problem I noticed is that my home state is still blank on that map on the back doors, Alaska ;)

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Alaska is on the list to do. Not many states left to scratch off the list. It is a pleasure to use this camper

@ZombicidalMadMom81

11 ай бұрын

I bet it is, reminds me that I've really got to finish up the reno I'm doing on my RV lol

I don't know if you can tell how much I love your build...I've probably watched this 10 xs.

Best build ever! God bless you sweetheart. Live your dream!

Great job! You're inspiring people and the box van is awesome 👍.

@telowe2000

5 ай бұрын

We appreciate that.

Really cool well thought out camper van. Love the space compared to a van.

Great stuff Jacob. Thanks for the tour. Hope your doing well!!!

@telowe2000

9 ай бұрын

I will forward this message to him.

Awesome build! Attention to detail is excellent!! Especially Bed and Electric very well conceived and executed! So very glad Jacob has been able to live his dream!! Hope he has many more great memories in his van!!

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Plans for the future are coming around. Thanks

@advancednutritioninc908

11 ай бұрын

@@telowe2000 is that a bed kit? or did you design that? if it's a brand please let me know what it is. I am buying parts and designing my RV to do something like you-all did. You electric is some of the best I have seen in years - neat, and accessible.

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

The bed was completely made by us. Not crazy science. Simple hydraulics and mechanics. Will probably do a video about it.

@advancednutritioninc908

11 ай бұрын

@@telowe2000 I agree its not rocket science, but i am sure you spent a bit of time perfecting how it moves and stops moving. You all did an amazing job on this RV!! I would look forward to seeing a video on the bed!

Great build! 👌

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😁

First, what a FANTABULOUS build. I have watched literally 100s of these videos the last 2 years and yours is in my top 3 all time favorites. Everything is just perfect for me if I was in the position to begin my happy nomad life, yet. You both did an excellent job explaining all of the aspects of your build. She is really something to be proud of, Roxanne is a beaut!

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank You for the fabulous comment. We put a LOT of time into this. Saving, Planning, building and enjoying!

@Esther-jp2mg

2 ай бұрын

❤😊❤😊 very impressive; you guys are amazing!

❤❤😊😊

You guys are great stay strong god is good

Great van, stay strong and I Pray for you and your journey!

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Found it! Amazing story 🩵

😮 You DEFINITELY have MORE kitchen storage/cabinets than we do in this 1600 sq ft house in Las Vegas, Nevada. 🥲🤭

Well done very well working 👍

@telowe2000

9 ай бұрын

Thank You for taking the time to watch our vid and leave a comment.

YOU GUYS DID A GREAT JOB. LOTS OF ROOM TO MOVE AROUND. ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY.

That is one well thought out build. Congrads to both of you on this build.

I love this build!!!!!!

The video I’ve been waiting for!!!!

@suzylovinmusic1966

Жыл бұрын

I thought exactly that. Just love this one.

This is an amazing build. Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad you have your family to help with your endeavors. With this van, you’ll have awesome adventures and make wonderful memories. Best of the luck.

@telowe2000

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Really nice.

@telowe2000

5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Nice build. Great use of space.

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

I think so too!

You go you well done

Great job. We'll done with the layout 💪👍

@telowe2000

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! 👍

Both of you gentlemen have made my day. Thank you

@telowe2000

4 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Great video, very in depth!!

I lived many years in France and europe and the instant propane water heater is most of the time installed next to the kitchen sink or the shower.

Hello, I loved your video. My heart was out to your son and you. I am a caregiver and I’ve been taking care of a young lady with multiple sclerosis for about 14 years now I have her on the weekends. I’m very sorry to hear about your wife, I think you’ve done a wonderful job building the truck out with your son. I know he will enjoy being on the road. The solar panels on the top were awesome. Are they the flexible sunflower panels? I would love to have a truck like that. That’s for sure anyways God bless you guys.

@telowe2000

2 ай бұрын

The panels are flexible. Simply glued to the roof. He will be leaving again soon to go on another adventure. The camper was a family project with many friends also helping.

@ginavanbeck8134

2 ай бұрын

@@telowe2000 thank you. God bless you both. Very sorry to hear about your wife. May Gods comfort surround you both.

Good for you! How amazing to be living out your dreams in the present!😊 It sounds like you have an amazing supportive family doing everything they can to make your dreams come true with plenty of time to enjoy it! I’m so very sorry for your diagnosis… I’m a critical care specialist so I can understand everything you’re facing about as much as the people who treat you…but only you can understand what facing that diagnosis means… and you’re someone who hasn’t let it limit you one bit. It’s so nice to see and I’m so happy you’re able to to do that. I’ve been in medicine about 20 years, and it’s rare that you see a family pull together like this to ensure that you get to live out your dreams regardless! You are VERY BLESSED!

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Thank You for the nice comment. Life is nothing but a big challenge right now. We have recently went though a huge tragic loss in our family. Having family helps heal the wound.

*I LUV IT😊 YOU HAVE AN AMAZING BUILD* 💜💜💜💜

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Thank You, Thank you, Thank You!

👍👍👍👍

This truck convert is 1 of the best that I've seen thus far. Im like wow this is incredible the wires made me dizzy😂. Good job guys, dude thx to having caring & supportive parents. Enjoy your adventures 👍 Love from South Florida

@telowe2000

9 ай бұрын

I plan on doing more videos on the electrical, bed lift systems.

@sherryragsdale9571

4 ай бұрын

😅​@@telowe2000

Very nice build. I love the solar set up

@telowe2000

6 ай бұрын

It is a great system. This camper does not get plugged in to use any power.

Incredible setup, congrats. But you need to think about redundancy in safety equipments, like (at least) two carbon monoxide detectors, for example, and a system that open vents and cut lpg automatically.

@telowe2000

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

Nice set up. Like your solar setup.

@telowe2000

10 ай бұрын

Thanks. It never gets plugged into 120V power.

Love this!!!! 🙌💯🔥

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank You. Jacob pretty much lived in it for a year.

Fantastic build 👏 well done to all involved. Continue to enjoy your travels, stay safe. ❤

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

We will!

Amazing!! This is a FANTASTIC build!

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Lots of planning and work.

Great video!

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Really nice build!

@telowe2000

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like it

What a nice setup!!! Very well designed form/function!

@telowe2000

4 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Serious top contender. One of the best quality and ergonomic builds I've seen.

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Thank You. We have spent plenty of quality time in it

I wish you well and hope all your dreams come true I hope you are doing well a big thank to your family for helping to make you dream come true this is an amazing story thank you for sharing please keep us updated on your journey and remember to be happy be safe 😊

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

You are so kind

Excellent video. Thank you. I’m planning a 24v system on my van and your detailed explanation really helped. I donated what I could to Jacob’s Go Fund Me. I hope everyone donates! So sorry to read of your wife’s passing. Sending your family strength 💪.

@telowe2000

6 ай бұрын

I do plan on a more detailed video of the solar system. Also of the bed lift.

@curtbergeron703

6 ай бұрын

@@telowe2000 That would be great! Looking forward to it. Thanks

I've been watching van life videos very frequently on youtube lately as it's a dream of mine to build something and be free to go wherever! I stumbled upon your video and saw the captions had muscular dystrophy in them and said to myself no way. I have muscular dystrophy as well, diagnosed at 2.5 years old, I have emery dreifuss and as a result had a heart transplant when I was 15 so I relate to your son a lot. It put a huge smile on my face to see someone get the help to do what they love and bring it to life! If your son wants to reach out with any questions or just have someone to talk to that can relate let me know! Happy Traveling

@telowe2000

Ай бұрын

Glad to hear from you. He just left yesterday on a summer adventure. Don't expect him back until Sept. We just built a wheel chair for him that can let him journey out better. It is with him. you can contact him jacob on the road on FB

@Reb1993

Ай бұрын

@@telowe2000 I will do that! I did see the wheelchair picture on Instagram I believe, looked badass!

That's a cool traveler's rig

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

It gets the job done right

I love your home on wheels but I really love you two guys. What a great Dad and Son. I wish you all the best. Go see those other states!! ✌🏻🤍

@telowe2000

9 ай бұрын

You made me cry. -Dad. Thank You

Wow ! Wow! That’s a very awesome build ! I’m impressed 😊

@telowe2000

9 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

@robertwhite9898

9 ай бұрын

@@telowe2000 yes 👍! I took notice you have lots of storage! Which is a good thing! All & all looks very cozy !

@telowe2000

9 ай бұрын

My boy spent over 1 year in it. We will be taking it back out soon.

@robertwhite9898

9 ай бұрын

@@telowe2000 awesome 👏

Not venting the water heater is a good way to die. spend the money on a vent or a different water heater. Really nice design .

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

You are correct, CO and CO2 are killers. The water heater is used with adequate ventilation. To us, it is no more different to use it and be safe, than grabbing a hot pan. There is a CO monitor and it is USED correctly.

Good Rv i like it

This is ver nice😊

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Used it over the weekend

Engineering is amazing. Very inspiring build. My main question is how did you reinforced the roof? In UK thise boxes come with super thin fibreglass with minimum support, was this the case with your one? All best in your adventures

@telowe2000

5 күн бұрын

The roof on these are made from aluminum sheeting, Galvanized steel U channels provide support every 2 feet. I can lightly walk on the roof.

I was drawn to this build because I've had spine surgery which decreased my mobility and wanted to see if this could be for me.

@telowe2000

5 ай бұрын

Jacob spent a month camping at a lake in Minnesota. It was never plugged in and he completed summer college classes. Starlink for data. The lift has assist springs and most other things are very easy to move.

You should have named her, "Boxanne!" :)

I'd pay good money for a step by step guide for a novice on how to build this from start to finish

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

The first step. To teach your self to learn. Pick a goal and learn how to do it.

A $1.25. Tree Store ! 😃 Dollar General should be “ Dollar Forty Store. “

Amazing build! Can you please make a video about the bed lift??? I have seen some that use 4 actuators and a Hall Sensor but those run 1500-3000 and are not as fast or well designed as yours!

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Hope to in the future

Seriously, you have no idea.... Happy trails

@telowe2000

6 ай бұрын

Did you like it or hate it? Don't understand your comment.

Hi, thanks for sharing this, amazing ! I am in France, and I am limited to 3.5t in total weight to pass the technical control. Can you tell me with this layout how much your truck weighs approximately? Thanks a lot !!

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

The Sprinter with box alone weigh all of the 3.5 ton you mention. This is 11000+

Nice space,set ☝ How much weight can you hold,how much do you have on it?

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Weight is about 12K. The box is heavier than it needs for this size truck. It can easily haul a harley

Sweet build do you have a place where you got the bed lift from? seems a bit different than some others ive seen. did you DIY it?

@telowe2000

9 ай бұрын

We did make it. Will be doing a video just about it soon.

@Shake4ndBake

9 ай бұрын

Awesome will check back! Looking forward to it!@@telowe2000

Nice stealth van, but I have some concerns about that bathroom set up, the urine bottle is not even sealed. But the rest of it is very well done.

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

The urine bottle is captured so it cannot tip over. Any smells are grabbed by the muffin fan and evacuated outside. A level sensor would be the only change we would make. Thanks for your comment.

Love Love Love this build! Just happened to come across your video while searching for box truck conversions. You don't see many of them on YT. I am in the research stage of planning a box truck build myself. I am curious to know what the dimensions of the box of Roxanne is. Is it a 16 ft? Would you be open to consultation on a build/conversion for a fee of course?

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

We can certainly help you with planning. start by emailing tom@12bolt.com

@brendaallen7683

Жыл бұрын

@@telowe2000 what is the size (dimensions) of the box itself?

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Oh, Sorry , I missed that the first time. 16 Long 8 Wide about 7'6" Tall

@brendaallen7683

Жыл бұрын

@@telowe2000 Wow!!!! I am absolutely impressed. I am looking at a used Ford E350 box truck that has pretty much the same dimensions. There are many ways that I'd like to duplicate what you've done. Thanks for sharing!

This is a year old as I'm watching it - I'm curious about that air dam And im wondering how you're doing since it's been so long

@telowe2000

15 күн бұрын

The air dam works very well. Having traveled over 30K miles so far.

@telowe2000

15 күн бұрын

Jacob is out on the road with as of right now. July 19 2024

It appears to have an air/drain gap at the front bottom. Does that cause wind noise?

@telowe2000

15 күн бұрын

The air gap does not bother.

@pianogal853

15 күн бұрын

@@telowe2000 thanks. I'm trying to build one for my class B to help diffuse the wind from the panels and compressor on the roof.

Are your solar panels wired in parallel or series?

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

They are wired in series. 2 to a group. 3 groups. Am going to do another video about just the solar. We love it. No plugging in needed.

@brendaallen7683

Жыл бұрын

@@telowe2000 Can't wait to see that video!

i did not see a shower or toilet?? did i miss it???

@telowe2000

6 ай бұрын

You make me chuckle. Yes there is a toilet and shower. Both are shown in the video in detail.

awesome set up! but it would appear that your trying to get rid of your son?????

@telowe2000

16 күн бұрын

Not trying to get rid of him. Letting him live his life.

Live free brother

@telowe2000

10 ай бұрын

Doing the best we can!

God shelter your family

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

I need it more than ever right now.

I guess ya'll need to invest in a microphone.......

@telowe2000

8 ай бұрын

Sorry, we are not professionals. Hope you could get something good from the vid.

Sound Sucks

@telowe2000

11 ай бұрын

Making due with what we have.

watch the video about broccoli sprouts by Dr. Ronda Patrick broccoli sprouts have been found to help ppl with your condition

@telowe2000

Жыл бұрын

Thank You. Am looking into this now.

I love this build!!!!!!