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If I had a reefer from which to begin, the last thing I'd do is go poking holes in it for more than a window, or three. And where the hole in the front is, I'd be adding a split (residential type). My rig has an underside APU (6KW) powered by a Perkins diesel tied into the rig's main fuel...

24 months, 24k miles, South America . . . woo hoo! Tell us more.

Mine started life as what's referred to as an Expeditor, which meant a sleeper with a 24' box, plus lift gate and drop axle to deploy as (if) needed. It's very versatile. Have you already purchased the truck in question? If not, what you're considering is a heck of a lot work. I'm just think...

Yes, no MMC is complete without a wee nip of whisky, and maybe some rum.

Smart idea to use an otherwise wasted space for a tilt-out trash bin! Regarding the surfer and his building out the neighbor's conversion van to RV use, I can appreciate that because my goal is building out to suit my use, which is attending model airplane flying events. This heavily influences...

You're a good guy!

I must admit to appreciating this thread quite a bit 'and' learning a lot - especially with respect to water heating and his approach to a conversion using external access. Ingenious! Regarding helping a neighbor with a van conversion, and the job being poorly built, I long ago learned there...

I'd like to see details of how it opens from the box to the sleeper cab. Did you engineer this yourself? Anything you would do differently? And what's beneath the queen size bed? Also, what's the floor? Looks great! Are some of the walls brushed aluminum? I like that also. I used diamond...

As it happens, my wife Lynn has had many of the good ideas for this project. For example, it was her idea for the French doors in back. And hers once again to make a compact office within the sleeper portion of the cab. This space could, in fact, with a bit of judicious planning be the area...

There is the possibility of a Murphy bed but for now, we believe an air mattress will be suitable. If we're mistaken, then we modify the box to accommodate - easy enough. As for kitchen, ours is almost non-existent because when we attend model airplane flying events, there are usually several...

Yes, the roof vents are readily available here. However, I need to vent the bathroom through the floor because I need to keep the roof flush. The reason is I'm going to cover the existing fiberglass roof with .125" diamond plate aluminum. The purpose is to create a reasonably non-slip surface...

That was me, John, also with a Sportster! Possibly the slowest street bike I have ever owned, but nevertheless cherished because it's quite competent at everything I need from it. I ride it perhaps 3X a week for errands that don't require a truck, and when we take the Freightliner to model...

My box has no existing doors other than roll-up cargo door at the aft end. Using the existing door has been a convenience for you. However, I am not inclined to cut any access openings so I must come to another solution. These Fastar units are routinely mounted in home with a vent to the...

I found a nice selection of Fastar heaters on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/p/12l-FASTAR-2800pa-LPG-Gas-Tankless-Instant-Hot-Water-Heater-Boiler-Stainless/1172948539 Photos of your installation would be nice. Mounted inside the box, but isolated and vented so it does not use air from inside the...

I had not seen these two videos. Thanks for sharing because the box on my rig (2001 Freightliner Columbia with sleeper cab, 24' box, and tag axle) is about the same size as the CONEX used in these brilliant videos. To preclude hijacking this thread, here's a link to what's going on with Moby...

Moby is my 2001 Freightliner Century with sleeper cab and 24' box. Plans have firmed up and he's progressing. Meanwhile, in another thread Proteus linked some brilliant videos of 20' CONEX converted to tiny houses. and while I had not previously seen them, I especially appreciated the first...

I figured it would be trivial for me to use two of the 20lb bottles common for barbecue grills. Exchanging them is easy and i suspect a bottle will easily last a couple weekends, maybe more. Two minimizes inconvenience. After all, it's not like I'm living in this thing long term, it's just...

I found this locally: https://www.lowes.com/pd/3-cu-ft-Organic-Peat-Moss-Sphagnum-Peat-Moss/50339650 . . . this the stuff? Also offered is Oil Dri for automotive use. Really good for liquids. I use it in the shop. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Oil-Dri-Premium-Absorbent/50043484 My 'camping' is 6-8X...

Thanks for the details of the pump. Regarding composting toilet, I had thought to try kitty litter. If it works for cats, should work for people! But peat is a great idea and I will check to see if our garden centers in USA have this. I image they would. Thanks again!

I have a 2001 F/L Century with sleeper and a 24' box plus lift gate I'm converting. My use is for attending model airplane flying events so the lift gate just becomes the porch. Since the size is similar and because instead of toting ATVs I want a workshop the remaining quarters may be similar...

I am curious regarding the red pressure tank and 12V pump. Any specifications for the pump? And how satisfied are you with water pressure for showering? I found your mention of composting toilet interesting because I also have in mind to use such and avoid blackwater tank altogether. For my...

Me? I'd want the thing welded together but please keep us posted.

So you want to attach a trailer to the truck instead of building something, eh? that's easy-peasy, pal. No reason it shouldn't work fine. Me? Like others, I converted my box truck into what I wanted/needed but the same principle holds for what you're thinking of doing and you'll be done far...

" . . . pull a trailer with 68 fury on it for dd." What the heck do you mean by this? Use an RV to pull a trailer, sure. A 1968 Fury, OK. But dd, has me confused.

Tells us a bit abut the car and the class!