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@dontdenymyrighteousnesstru5608
@dontdenymyrighteousnesstru5608 4 жыл бұрын
I always knew Millhouse was going to grow up and do something epic.
@MyUltimateStuff
@MyUltimateStuff 3 жыл бұрын
Epic comment, 🤣🤣 You win the internet today.
@Honkahonky
@Honkahonky 2 жыл бұрын
😂
@raworange8187
@raworange8187 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@bluesummers5051
@bluesummers5051 2 жыл бұрын
Everything’s coming up millhouse 😏
@gogogo1064
@gogogo1064 2 жыл бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
@Dudeguy217
@Dudeguy217 4 жыл бұрын
That ending was so good. Man is set. Owns his home, starting a business in the community doing something he loves. Best wishes to him!
@medes5597
@medes5597 4 жыл бұрын
Except within the month from filming, he'd given up his business according to the description.
@nojnoj3069
@nojnoj3069 4 жыл бұрын
@@medes5597 .....@Tony Bearmore ..?
@vancemacd6315
@vancemacd6315 4 жыл бұрын
I loved how excited he got talking about his hidden fort I mean crypt.
@Adiscretefirm
@Adiscretefirm 4 жыл бұрын
I love the DIY projects like this where the owner gets everything they need while not having to settle for the 1980's interior design and subpar construction the RV industry offers.
@jbuckley2546
@jbuckley2546 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah. So he went for the 70's.
@Colaaah
@Colaaah 4 жыл бұрын
@@jbuckley2546 Haha! Especially that coffee table that needs a little TLC lol!
@geraldhenrickson7472
@geraldhenrickson7472 4 жыл бұрын
OMGoodness the RV industry is SLOW to change. I think orange/brown interiors were just recently outlawed in several states or we would still be looking at them in new rigs. Yikes!
@evshrug
@evshrug 4 жыл бұрын
When did those GMC MotorHomes come out? Late 60’s early 70’s? The fabric upholstery and wall paints might benefit from an update or something more neutral, but the shape and design of those are cool!
@nojnoj3069
@nojnoj3069 4 жыл бұрын
Again.....A whole load of know-it-alls, pulling it apart like the true expert's you all are. Here's a thing. Why don't YOU ALL build your own and We'll tear yours,,,, apart.?......No? ..........I don't think so.
@00RONDOR00
@00RONDOR00 4 жыл бұрын
Ok. That crypt is awesome. That shower is awesome. The loft is awesome. I guess the thing is awesome. Thanks for posting Seven.
@AustinLWright
@AustinLWright 4 жыл бұрын
This “crypt” is probably bigger than most overlander’s bed set ups.
@dakotamar45acp
@dakotamar45acp 3 жыл бұрын
yup, i'm thinking i ordered my trailer 3 ft too short.
@lass-inangeles7564
@lass-inangeles7564 4 жыл бұрын
You did all the right things - large water tank, proper waste systems, deep freezer, stand up fridge, washer, dryer, toilet, shower, oh my! Very nice rig! Most women focus on decor not on support systems. Truly smart build. I especially like the light switches on one access panel, and love your shower concept. Lucky girlfriend to have a nice man like you around, so handy! Thanks for sharing - it was great fun to see your rig!
@melioristicone333
@melioristicone333 4 жыл бұрын
I have been a certified RV technician for 14 years. Very ingenuitive creation. Your rig design definitely stands out. Thank you for sharing
@bt7482
@bt7482 4 жыл бұрын
he spent all that money on custom window awnings just to put a cabinet over one and a coat rack over the other... He also can't seem to figure out how to reverse the hinges on his min-fridge and he's got a soundproof "crypt" for "sleeping"... yikes...
@b3877896
@b3877896 4 жыл бұрын
In-freaking-credible! Michael's home is pure comfort and convenience!
@mattberg6816
@mattberg6816 4 жыл бұрын
Dave Smith dude doesn’t even get three square
@JCisJD
@JCisJD 4 жыл бұрын
until your guests asks, "wheres your loo mate.
@WillProwse
@WillProwse 4 жыл бұрын
Here for the solar setup. Very nice :D Love it
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Will! Glad you approve. :) I appreciate everything you're doing for the community -- the videos, websites, etc. Thanks!
@nancyasberry8458
@nancyasberry8458 4 жыл бұрын
I love nearly everything about that conversion. The shower is pure genius, and the crypt would be amazing as long as I could have a fan in there. Truly awesome build. I think it's one of my favorites I've seen.
@paulortiz2035
@paulortiz2035 3 жыл бұрын
But you certainly can't sit up in bed. If you can't breath because your nose is stopped up you have to turn around and crawl out of there! Not very convenient if you ask me. And how in the hell do you have sex in there? That's pretty limited, as well. Isn't it? To say of nothing of trying to convince someone new to join him down there. I'd be like "OH, hell, NO!!!!" AS I RAN OUT THE DOOR SCREAMING, "HE WAS TRYING TO KILL ME!!!!" JUST: NO. NO. NO. AND HELL NO!!!!!!!!!
@NKBobcat
@NKBobcat 4 жыл бұрын
Great home! I really appreciate the guys honesty when he gives you a reason for why he did everything. Very valid reasons and excellent work!
@forestyforest
@forestyforest 4 жыл бұрын
This guy making hot pockets while he showers, efficiency.
@JoeCnNd
@JoeCnNd 4 жыл бұрын
Washing dishes while he showers. Kramer efficiency.
@aaronbaca765
@aaronbaca765 3 жыл бұрын
When you can take a dump and flip your pancakes at the same time you’ve reached maximum level efficiency 😂
@SeksiChaps
@SeksiChaps 3 жыл бұрын
@foresty forest he lives in a van
@Nadine----
@Nadine---- 3 жыл бұрын
Hello Foresty Forest, you're looking to update? 🙃
@diegokeegan5420
@diegokeegan5420 3 жыл бұрын
you probably dont care but does any of you know a tool to get back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Graysett
@Graysett 3 жыл бұрын
This was one of the first videos on this kind of thing that I saw 2 years ago that really convinced me on the viability of this kind of lifestyle (for me), and it's still easily my favorite and probably my biggest inspiration for my own eventual set up. I must be at least 300 build videos deep at this point, but this is the one I always return to.
@samualwhittemore228
@samualwhittemore228 4 жыл бұрын
Anybody watching this: --- Be very cautious about the water storage tank in very back of the trailer. That's a BAD and DANGEROUS idea. Too much weight at the rear -- 800 pounds swinging left and right during quick maneuvers can get you killed. If you are planning on building a trailer --> design your water tank and holding tanks as low and as close to the axles as possible.
@TroyWical0
@TroyWical0 4 жыл бұрын
What stood out to me the most is having it off to the side. That's a lot of weight and I would have a hard time not at least putting it dead center.
@charleswidmore5458
@charleswidmore5458 4 жыл бұрын
@@TroyWical0 What do you think the batteries weigh? The man seems to have thought this through a fair bit. I would wager it is not as bad as it looks. I would have used a low top rectangular baffled box design but then again his is built.
@Ulbre
@Ulbre 4 жыл бұрын
@@charleswidmore5458 except when the water tank is MT
@rogermccaslin6750
@rogermccaslin6750 4 жыл бұрын
@@charleswidmore5458 Those are lithium batteries so probably not more than 150 lbs of dead weight. Compare that to almost 1100 lbs of live weight. I won't go as far as to say it's dangerous but it is definitely not optimal. I agree with having a lower profile rectagular tank, maybe even two (or more) baffled tanks that reduce the free surface effect of sloshing water.
@Andy_M986
@Andy_M986 4 жыл бұрын
Having water around the electronics isn't the best idea either, boxed off in the centre with an opening door to be able to fill the tank would be a better option.
@Robocoppat
@Robocoppat 4 жыл бұрын
Truly the Best Cargo Trailer conversion I've ever seen. It's perfect. This guy should get an award for creativity, form, function, and genius ideas. 2 THUMBS UP 👍👍..
@FishOnIsMyHandle
@FishOnIsMyHandle 4 жыл бұрын
When he gets older and is up every 2hrs, he can sleep on the couch & change the crypt area to a black water storage tank.
@sharifsalem
@sharifsalem 4 жыл бұрын
FISH ON lol
@Makelifehappennow
@Makelifehappennow 4 жыл бұрын
That's what a pee bottle is for. :-) gotta accommodate the digs anyway you can
@geraldhenrickson7472
@geraldhenrickson7472 4 жыл бұрын
I started taking saw palmetto capsules and after a few weeks find I need get up only every 4 hours. A welcome improvement I must say.
@geraldhenrickson7472
@geraldhenrickson7472 4 жыл бұрын
Try Saw Palmetto capsules. I did and now get 4 hours before feeling the urge to wander. Thank goodness!
@gardnerberry113
@gardnerberry113 4 жыл бұрын
"The Crypt" Aptly named. I'm afraid there won't be any "bom-chicka-wah-wah" with the new girlfriend going on in there.
@slclos2534
@slclos2534 4 жыл бұрын
" Cut me all These windows" "Also Cover them all up from the inside, I like it dark"
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I did that. Learned about myself along the way.
@crowmancaveman2gen-xer280
@crowmancaveman2gen-xer280 4 жыл бұрын
I'd leave it window less to stay stealthy
@mitchellbarnow1709
@mitchellbarnow1709 4 жыл бұрын
Michael Berding Do you sometimes like to enjoy the view outside from your kitchen window? I think that what you’ve built is absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it publicly. Lots of people second guessing how and why you did things. I just want to enjoy your accomplishments with you, not critique you.
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
@@mitchellbarnow1709 Thank you, I appreciate that! Yes, sometimes I'll open up the kitchen windows, generally if it's cloudy or near sunset. Can be a very nice view sometimes. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@kennynoble1223
@kennynoble1223 4 жыл бұрын
Everybody likes options.
@MaureenTheTemp
@MaureenTheTemp 4 жыл бұрын
Not my cup of tea, but genuinely a truly original design with a lot of great features.
@cjw2661
@cjw2661 4 жыл бұрын
I honestly loved it . UNTIL I saw the crypt. Nope, no way, not happening. I'm claustrophobic. Could NEVER do it. Hut rest of it was AWESOME.
@ZekeMan62
@ZekeMan62 4 жыл бұрын
I didn't think the ladies would like it. Its too function over form... basically a man cave on wheels. But... if you've got testosterone coursing through your veins his rig looks like mobile heaven.
@nomadpi1
@nomadpi1 4 жыл бұрын
I admire your astute planning and expertise. Your articulate presentation is the best I've encountered in KZfaq's videos. Thank you for a large amount of data so easily assimilated.
@joedirt96
@joedirt96 4 жыл бұрын
I see someone has been taking advantage of their word of the day calendar :p
@user-wv2bn2cb1i
@user-wv2bn2cb1i 4 жыл бұрын
Yes I was also impressed with Michael's intelligent and thoughtful comments.
@fordfan3179
@fordfan3179 4 жыл бұрын
Great fort! When I was like 13 I built a fort in the woods between four evenly spaced trees that was well over 30 feet tall from the ground to the "sun deck" . It had two open floors (no walls) between enclosed floors. It had a ladder in a different spot on each floor and a knotted escape rope from the roof to the ground. It had a Colman heater, a boom box for entertainment and we even had a porta potty away from the fort. We were always trying to find a fireman's pole or build a slide for life but the township found it and torched the place one Sunday. I could see the fire from the highway on our way to church. When we finally got back there some time later it had all been picked up and aside from some burned tree trunks, you'd never know it had been there. The township posted a sign on each of the four trees "No Trespassing, Twp Property" I'm in my 60s now and I'm absolutely going back there at some point just to see if I can still find the spot and maybe a relic.
@jbuckley2546
@jbuckley2546 4 жыл бұрын
'The township'? You sound like you live in 1930's Alabama.
@fordfan3179
@fordfan3179 4 жыл бұрын
@@jbuckley2546 middle-class America 1968-69. It was my fort but I had alot of friends help build it over a summer. BTW, as an adult I worked as a project manager in an architects office and I had a hand drawn ink on card stock rendering of that club house/fort framed next to my desk. It was the first structure I drew before I built it.
@Well_possibly
@Well_possibly 4 жыл бұрын
Interesting story. Thanks for posting it. Kinda cruel they did that to kids. They could have at least given you all a heads up and taken the time to teach you about why it isn't allowed, such as safety concerns. And how about a pat on the back for good planning and following through with a project?
@ILoveRomances
@ILoveRomances 4 жыл бұрын
Impressed is an understatement. I love everything. The glass suction thing is ingenious. I oohed and ahhed over every single thing. It's an inspiration!
@Dmhlcmb
@Dmhlcmb 3 жыл бұрын
This guy’s philosophy is spot on. Build like it’s your only home. Real couch and coffee table, full size shower, plenty of water and all the creature comforts.
@FBPrepping
@FBPrepping 4 жыл бұрын
That´s a great rig! Michael must be a quite happy guy who enjoys comfort. I loved that concept. That trailer is almost half of my entire house bought with a mortgage and almost as comfortable.
@warrenpamment
@warrenpamment 4 жыл бұрын
Its good to see somebody had a dream and actually designed and built what they needed, not just went into a store and bought a new one
@membear
@membear 4 жыл бұрын
That crypt is like a panic room for a trailer home invasion.
@MrOrangeonion
@MrOrangeonion 4 жыл бұрын
@@Mason-pq3kv lol
@MrOrangeonion
@MrOrangeonion 4 жыл бұрын
@chris s Thats a very specific scenario. I like the solution.
@mikejones-vd3fg
@mikejones-vd3fg 4 жыл бұрын
Heh yeah imagine a serial killer invaded the home, you hide in the crypt just in time, but thats when the horror starts as you hear him bring back his victims. One by one, horror by horror. Eventually you figure he's going to find the crypt, so you wall off a portion hoping to fool him to fool him when he does, and luckily you do as he finds it and starts to stash corpses into the space. Trying not to breath the whole time while he's in there arraging body parts. He even grabs your leg by mistake once but decides not to move it. Well at leaste you survived.
@thepenitent2022
@thepenitent2022 4 жыл бұрын
@@mikejones-vd3fg You gotta write that up into a novel or a screenplay!
@marilynnarnold811
@marilynnarnold811 4 жыл бұрын
This thing is crazy! Can't believe all the stuff he's done. I couldn't sleep in the crypt. I can't imagine the middle of the night and I have to go to the bathroom or I hear something and have to crawl out of there.
@CCWSig
@CCWSig 4 жыл бұрын
Finally some one that built a nice rig and "gets it!" I'm tired of all these van and trailer build that people put together, where they're shitting in buckets and showering in rubbermaid containers, it's just not practical, and once the novelty of it wears off another junk rig for sale on marketplace. This rig I could actually live in. Nicely done.
@K9River
@K9River 4 жыл бұрын
How is using a Rubbermaid container for a shower pan impractical? Or "shitting in a bucket" impractical?
@amando96
@amando96 4 жыл бұрын
@@K9River How is it not? Do you really want to put so much effort into shitting and showering? Don't you have other things to do?
@ZipchesterVT
@ZipchesterVT 4 жыл бұрын
Amando Abreu C’mon man. How much effort does it take to shit in a bucket?
@Ameri-Texan
@Ameri-Texan 4 жыл бұрын
Cool thing about building custom things is that they don't give a flying rat's arse what you think. It's for them, not you.
@amando96
@amando96 4 жыл бұрын
@@ZipchesterVT 0. Getting rid of it is the effort.
@thizizliz
@thizizliz 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a perfect place for him & that's how a home should be suited to it's owners.
@itzanopinion
@itzanopinion 4 жыл бұрын
"...a home should be suited to *it's* owners..." Why did you use an *apostrophe* there when the correct spelling is just *its* ?
@thizizliz
@thizizliz 4 жыл бұрын
@@itzanopinion on occasion, one makes a typo. You may also note that there is no punctuation between "be" & "suited". Mea culpa.
@a.j.reilly6821
@a.j.reilly6821 4 жыл бұрын
ItzAn Opinion I am SO happy you pointed out the most important part of this entire discussion! Itz SO important we stay eternally vigilant!!!
@clownpocket
@clownpocket 4 жыл бұрын
ItzAn Opinion I used to always mess that up because I thought the apostrophe indicated possession; Joe’s garage, the cat’s bowl, the van’s windows, it’s doors.
@livinglife8333
@livinglife8333 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the sleeping crypt, I’ve dreamed of building a built in bed with sides and a round opening like a hobbit hole. I remember sleeping in my grandmothers big canopy bed with heavy red velvet drapes that she would close at night. It was so cozy and dark.
@teekay1785
@teekay1785 4 жыл бұрын
I too slept in grandparents canopy bed like a fort as a child, loved it. Remember too it kept mosquitos out and was cooler being up off floor with no ac . side benefit lots of storage underneath.
@franklyterrence4860
@franklyterrence4860 4 жыл бұрын
I did not think I would like your crypt at all until you opened it and got in. I like it!
@colin7360
@colin7360 4 жыл бұрын
Cool trailer. Shower design is awesome.
@MattLesak
@MattLesak 4 жыл бұрын
I thought the same thing but couldn't help to notice the toaster oven and microwave RIGHT NEXT TO THE SHOWER, PLUGGED IN! I know the curtain prevents water from hitting them, but that's asking for trouble.
@acfisher109
@acfisher109 4 жыл бұрын
I love your home, and thanks for the thorough understanding of how your rig works day to day
@robertburnett5343
@robertburnett5343 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic build-out. The raised floor is a perfect work around for a 4 season camper.
@danieldaniellnova
@danieldaniellnova 4 жыл бұрын
WOW super glad you put this up on the internet! I am planning a large off-grid trailer build so glad to see others build similar setups. Looking to pack as much solar as possible into the build I am planning and use Tesla battery modules, and run a mobile office and 3D printing farm out of it!
@naturalnat3452
@naturalnat3452 3 жыл бұрын
Dude!!! This build is SICK!!! It's such a good set up for a full-time living space!! Nice job on the build, Michael!
@ronjefferson4261
@ronjefferson4261 4 жыл бұрын
As someone who is a really light sleeper, give me a fan in the "Crypt" and and I think I'd be in heaven
@edgarbleikur1929
@edgarbleikur1929 4 жыл бұрын
Same! And a pee bottle lol
@TheFootbaldd
@TheFootbaldd 4 жыл бұрын
I have seen a few of these videos and they all seem to have a common element, their battery bays are a C fire waiting to happen. To humor you guys I will list a couple that I see off first glace. 1.) Mechanical abrasive shorting potential between cells when the insulation of the main leads is a potential risk. In general you want a circuit interruption device to be as close to the battery as possible. 2.) Exposed cells/bus tie points. Any conductive material across those points can dead short that portion of the battery until it fuses open, looses connection, or destroys affected cells. Potential for class C fires, then class A, and in worse case Class D due to the lithium battery chemistry. On a good note, those cells look to be of a more stable chemistry. 3.) That circuit breaker is convenient; however, not likely rated for the DC current interruption needed with that battery in a fault. 4.) Water by electronics. Self explanatory; not necessarily a hazard, but precautions should be observed. 5.) Dual use storage and rigging for sea. This is more of a general concept, the electrical system needs to be protected if the space is going to be used for storage duty. Contents may shift during flight. 6.) This may be a bit inevitable, but there isn't easy access to the battery bay when loaded. This goes back to circuit interruption. I would install a remote battery disconnect contactor that isolates the battery at a touch of a button. 7.) Maybe I missed it but I didn't see any figure extinguishers in sight in that battery well. Just a few top level observations. Nice build.
@philhealey449
@philhealey449 2 жыл бұрын
Yes some valid points. This looks like a Blue Sea Systems circuit breaker which should be ok for 48V and 3000 Amps breaking capacity. I think if say it's a 5kW inverter then I'd add a 150A HRC fuse for peace of mind.
@seanrodgers1839
@seanrodgers1839 4 жыл бұрын
A split level trailer, what a perfect layout. Efficient use of space in order to have space where you want it most. The sleeping space is ideal. I see the logic in the design. Way more comfortable than any other. If I ever decide to do that I'd start from that design adapt it. Love the way it is fully cold proof.
@barthanes1
@barthanes1 4 жыл бұрын
He's got the coolest rig I've seen yet. I think I could condense it down a bit, but pretty much everything I'm looking for. Basically I want that rig in a step van.
@arrowshot3000
@arrowshot3000 4 жыл бұрын
this is the coolest trailer conversion I've come across
@yumatom
@yumatom 4 жыл бұрын
Seems like a few cameras with a monitor in the crypt would be a good idea.
@mcscheck2000
@mcscheck2000 4 жыл бұрын
Tom Butler a good idea??? Hell I would call that a "must"...
@qolspony
@qolspony 4 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY! That is what I was thinking!
@icodefor
@icodefor 4 жыл бұрын
And a nice little peephole where he can fit a gun barrel through.
@geraldhenrickson7472
@geraldhenrickson7472 4 жыл бұрын
If security issues are ingrained in your psyche and you cannot let it go...the nomadic lifestyle may not be for you. I am in my third decade of my mobile journey and have never has a problem. I do keep a baseball bat by the door though. I choose my camp spots wisely and boon-dock exclusively. An LTVA is the way to go in the winter. October thru March. BTW...I avoid the big tent and shows like the plague., as many other "locals". When those are gone...life is good again. Also, if you stay up at Plomosa road during all the Quartzite festivities (the big ones)...you are just a quick trip over to Parker, AZ for all your needs.
@pxpin89
@pxpin89 4 жыл бұрын
@@geraldhenrickson7472 It only has to happen once. I'd rather have it and not need it then get robbed one day while im in a tiny hole I sleep in. >_>
@Ritaholden1
@Ritaholden1 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most unique camper I have ever seen. Thanks for the tour.
@OhanaRainbow
@OhanaRainbow 4 жыл бұрын
That was the coolest place I've ever seen! Loved his home.
@wrenchdoozer
@wrenchdoozer 4 жыл бұрын
That is a very impressive trailer conversion, with the crypt and loft being the coolest features. That said, a toaster oven near the shower is a bit more adventure than I would be comfortable with.
@CCWSig
@CCWSig 4 жыл бұрын
Who doesnt like warm shower toast early in the morning. Gotta live a little.
@brownbunny2513
@brownbunny2513 4 жыл бұрын
@@CCWSig You have a sense of humor 😂😂😂
@JCisJD
@JCisJD 4 жыл бұрын
and a loo that close to "guests" !
@johnbergholm
@johnbergholm 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome build, Michael. Really like your shower and the way you've built in the washer and the toilet with the flip ups. But the crypt? Uh uh, nope, no way lol
@danielsweeney6742
@danielsweeney6742 4 жыл бұрын
John Bergholm - I agreed at first but once I saw how much room he had in there I changed my mind. The only thing I could see is keeping the dust out of there.
@ronjclm8590
@ronjclm8590 4 жыл бұрын
@@danielsweeney6742 I thought that calling it a crypt was the only thing creepy about his sleeping area. Most tiny houses and van builds have a low ceiling height over the bed. From the view with the camera inside there , it looked like a large screened vent, which made it seem less crypt like. It would be tough trying to change the sheets, and make the bed. I have an ATC (Aluminum Trailer Company) trailer. Well made trailers, and they can be quite costly. Changing it to a gooseneck pull will be quite expensive, but a good idea.
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
@@danielsweeney6742 If you're referring to dust in the crypt, we keep it at bay by vacuuming every time we clean the sheets. Works out well.
@94Dza
@94Dza 4 жыл бұрын
honestly the best conversion ive seen, i also need to sleep in quiet and love my tech
@ronque23
@ronque23 4 жыл бұрын
I’m very happy for Michael. Great job sir. Truly outstanding work!
@sirpurplemonk
@sirpurplemonk 4 жыл бұрын
Great tour and amazing how he put the things in this trailer for his enjoyment. Some great ideas if you are going to build out a rig for yourself.
@furgulley8077
@furgulley8077 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool! First time I've seen this layout with the bed/living room combo. Really creative! I really like your shower and the fact that you have a washer and dryer. Well done!
@jonathanpaigehale5275
@jonathanpaigehale5275 4 жыл бұрын
I love negative people you all have a special place in my heart..... nice setup with great ideas.
@cvzphotography
@cvzphotography 4 жыл бұрын
Your video hot recommended to me on YT. We met in Colombia a few years ago. Glad to see you're doing something cool!
@craigjkb
@craigjkb 4 жыл бұрын
I like the crypt I would have taken some of that living room floor out.. I did like the size of the bedroom . you didn't overboard on the TV 😏 I would definitely put my 55in flat screen it on that wall. Just a beautiful home. I do hope in 2020 your business takes off mate. 👍
@briankish3757
@briankish3757 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool rig. The crypt reminds me of a bow-berth on a boat.
@teekay1785
@teekay1785 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly except harder to access
@lollz77
@lollz77 4 жыл бұрын
This is truly unique and very cool!! I'm quite claustrophobic so I don't think I could sleep in that "crypt" but it's very cool none-the-less. Especially loved the shower idea/build and the fact you can take an enjoyable shower that's longer than a few minutes. Thanks for sharing your awesome rig with us! 🤓💙
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it!
@showdownz
@showdownz 4 жыл бұрын
Man ... you nailed it. That setup is sweeeeet. I've looked at hundreds of "tiny homes" and "van life" and alternative living (like earthships). I really mean that. Over the last 5 years I've really been looking into this stuff allot. This is possibly the first portable home I've seen that my wife might actually be willing to live in. The split level design is super smart. I love "the crypt", and the shower and the living room. It looks like once your sitting it would feel very much like a standard living room experience. What I might do to improve the shower experience... for what you have there is size the curtains so there isn't a bunch of gathering in the curtain it self. Then attach a rod (kinda like the one for adjusting vineeshen blinds) to each end of the curtain where you would normally hold it to pull it around (ya know ... if you could reach). Add some magnets (not to many, prolly only 4) to the bottom, and of course a way for them to attach. What this would do is give you more room in the shower and keep the curtain from touching you. Basically the same process as you have now to set it up... just jump in grab the rods and use that to pull the curtain around, then quickly use your feet to slide the magnets into position. Now because you have less shower curtain material, and because there is not much waving of the material, the effective space is larger. It also might store better (again less material). A common thing I see in many shower configurations using a curtain is very few people think of using the curtain as a wall. Like in your case, if that curtain were opaque it would probably feel claustrophobic. But in wall configuration even opaque it wouldn't be nearly as bad. It takes a bit of imagination to be able to picture each situation so I don't know it what i'm saying makes any sense but hopefully its something to consider. Anyway just an idea. .... great job on this home on wheels... super cool. Also this thing looks way bigger on the inside then the outside in this video. At the end when you're outside for the wrap up, I found my self thinking wow i just felt like i got a house tour... wait what... its all in that little white box. I realize its a large trailer but you really did a lot with it. Well Done Sir. Now jump in your tardis and off to the next adventure. ;-)
@TurboDog73TX
@TurboDog73TX 4 жыл бұрын
The Crypt is truly inspiring Me.. I too love a dark silent area to sleep and I'd never considered something like that.
@leifhietala8074
@leifhietala8074 4 жыл бұрын
Note too that his license plate is Minnesota. His "four seasons" ain't fooling around.
@mgrasmussonuvc
@mgrasmussonuvc 4 жыл бұрын
His tow vehicle is not licensed in Minnesota.
@nojnoj3069
@nojnoj3069 4 жыл бұрын
@@mgrasmussonuvc ?.......This is exactly what I mean......Gal.
@poorpauly1308
@poorpauly1308 4 жыл бұрын
Seeing this solves a few issues I was dealing with my future build. Love the shower idea.
@amir64
@amir64 4 жыл бұрын
this rig is so genius and personalized to the beyond next level, that I had this silly smile all along while watching
@14JrdaKid
@14JrdaKid 4 жыл бұрын
Love the living room setup!! Finally something that I would love to do, great job!
@RVingwithG
@RVingwithG 4 жыл бұрын
I was going to do this same thing in a tiny home. Wow, and he pulls this around daily! NICE RIG!
@yasminedey8612
@yasminedey8612 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That's amazing and looks so much bigger from the inside!
@derykmacleod4979
@derykmacleod4979 4 жыл бұрын
I like it, one of the problems with tiny homes is we want a bedroom area that we don't have to fix every day. I had a fiberglass camper and had a 4 person dinette and a 2 person dinette. The large one stayed down all the time, I eventually turned it into a dbl L shaped couch because it was easier that way. The high ceilings gives him the room to have the cave and a lounging area. Very practical use of space. yeah I do agree, 2 baffled water tanks makes sense to split the weight better but if he is towing thatw ay and probably doesn't travel long distances with a full water tank. Awesome Job Mike!
@TheBry38
@TheBry38 4 жыл бұрын
This guy must be like an engineer or something he does a really good job
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've been a software engineer for many years, does that count? :)
@ofrhythm
@ofrhythm 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelberding4616 I had you pegged for CS. Nice setup regardless. That entertainment system is exactly what I want, and I'm happy to come across someone that really invested in their solar system to support it.
@n3lee
@n3lee 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelberding4616 I'm a radio engineer -- but my skills fall apart when working with the carbohydrate foam (wood)... I like the 48V DC Plant -- I build all my comms systems on them. Curious to know more about the problems you've had with the 48V HVAC, looking at a similar setup for a (AC Primary, 48V 100AH DC Backup battery with 48V engine-driven alternator as a backup) site....
@sddndsiduae4b-688
@sddndsiduae4b-688 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelberding4616 well i hope those lithium batteries do have balancer and fire proof, otherwise emergency exit, which was suggested in other comments really needed.
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
@@n3lee The 48v battery bank has been fantastic, no issues there at all. The 48v heat pump that I purchased was overpriced and the heating function on it was flakey at best. It would error out frequently for no apparent reason and it would almost always error out if the wind was blowing directly into the outside unit's fan. The company I bought it from (HotSpot Energy) was not helpful in getting the situation resolved. I think it was a beta product and I was a guinea pig. The only downside to a 48v system in an RV is getting equipment that'll work with it. Your choices are more limited. Should you choose to go with 24v, there's a lot more options.
@pesomistic7656
@pesomistic7656 4 жыл бұрын
Great build, very custom. All the commercial RVs are expensive trash, I regret buying mine so much I rebuilt it piece by piece, vowing never to make the same mistake twice. Now everything is where I want how I want it(commercial grade😉) and screw buying propane >Diesel heating is the most legit, almost done rebuilding mine now. Similar electricals but different setup. 48v all electric ftw😆
@starla8749
@starla8749 3 жыл бұрын
Wow!! Love the solar set up. When I saw 100 gallons of water storage I was sure you couldn't impress me more than that!! But then you gave us a look at the crypt 😍💜 So in love with your whole build. Stay safe out there.
@ge0arc244
@ge0arc244 4 жыл бұрын
This is the COOLEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN! The crypt is the BEST PART! Now I know what I'm going to build and live in for the REST of MY LIFE!
@jameslamb7300
@jameslamb7300 4 жыл бұрын
It looks a lot smaller on the outside, but wow! Great design!
@TempleGuitars
@TempleGuitars 4 жыл бұрын
-Likes things on the darker side -Showers every couple of days -Lives in a trailer. My man!
@LordFalconsword
@LordFalconsword 4 жыл бұрын
Most adults get tired of blowing 2 hours every day poomphing in the bathroom.
@teekay1785
@teekay1785 4 жыл бұрын
@Mykel Hardin very true and he apparently takes less than 10 minute shower with 125 gallons lasting 15 or so showers.
@Maverickmowingsolutions
@Maverickmowingsolutions Жыл бұрын
Michael built the Millennium Falcon with all of those secret compartments. Nice job and creativity
@warsurplus
@warsurplus 3 жыл бұрын
I got off the tour bus at the crypt. Not enough space for me. To each his own. Thank you for the tour.
@ericgressler4422
@ericgressler4422 4 жыл бұрын
Omgaaaad this my new favorite rig ive watched hours an hours of ppls rigs this is hands down the coolest one ive ever seen helluva job wow
@kathybowen3725
@kathybowen3725 4 жыл бұрын
We have beds like YOURS down at the MORGUE. Very comfortable, and not one complaint ! Your good friend Vinny in good old Fla.
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
Hahah!
@tattooedkaos
@tattooedkaos 4 жыл бұрын
I really like your build, I am using a much smaller 5 by 10 trailer for short trips. I am also using a diesel heater, I actually plumbed mine exactly the same way that you did, I use a 10L jerrycan at the nose and have a feed pipe coming in from the top and a small motorcycle one-way check valve installed to prevent can vacuum sealing.
@3dartstudio007
@3dartstudio007 4 жыл бұрын
First off, would not want to get on my knees every time I need the bean dip out of the fridge... But secondly... GOOD GOD MAN! 10,000 bonus points for having a digital power control panel on the hideaway toilet lid. WOW! People, I believe THAT is a first! Also... Did not see this triple layer sound proofing he was speaking of on the door to the crypt meaning sound would still come right on in, right? Well... Would PERSONALLY rebrand "the crypt" to "The Sound Booth" or "The Quiet Room". It is always an absolute pleasure to see people present their unique living spaces. Thank you for sharing! Please keep up the good work!
@bearborg9986
@bearborg9986 4 жыл бұрын
I loved that rig. Not sure about the crypt having a bit of an issue with tight spaces but cool none the less.
@metalbootlegslivearchives
@metalbootlegslivearchives 4 жыл бұрын
Freaking AWESOME! Love the crypt!
@bradford4570
@bradford4570 3 жыл бұрын
That crypt is so awesome, I would love something like that! That whole rig is amazing
@deezlpwer07
@deezlpwer07 4 жыл бұрын
That is probably the best rig you have featured! That gentleman thought out everything! Amazing rig
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@deezlpwer07
@deezlpwer07 4 жыл бұрын
Mr. Berding, Do you have a link to the bendable shower curtain system you I stalled
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
@@deezlpwer07 Sure do! amzn.to/36km6o4
@marsrover001
@marsrover001 4 жыл бұрын
Lithium system, no balancing BMS. This is not safe if anyone was wondering.
@redwolfexr
@redwolfexr 4 жыл бұрын
The exposed terminals made me nervous.. all it takes is one of those tools/toolboxes shifting and shorting the battery bank to start a fire. Even a layer of electrical tape would help. (I melted a battery once in the military)
@pesomistic7656
@pesomistic7656 4 жыл бұрын
BMS is for chums😅 and low temp cut off is for peasants 😏 I kid, I kid, I damaged my first set of $1600 batteries (105ah X16) that way. But in all honesty if he keeps it between 10-95% he should be ok those are huge batteries which shouldn't drift since I doubt he hits Max C rating on discharge.
@nozmoking1
@nozmoking1 4 жыл бұрын
I love the build except for one thing - the "crypt" is a show stopper for me. I'm not claustrophobic by any means and I was even certified at one time to work in confined spaces. I just draw the line at sleeping in a small enclosed space with only one egress. It's a great idea I might get used to it but not my cup of tea... Otherwise I could live in that rig forever. It's magnificent.
@garyabc
@garyabc 4 жыл бұрын
This is a beautiful build! Depending on personal needs, it can be better than a van in many ways. Love the crypt, living space, solar, plumbing and HVAC.
@shoeshinegirl101
@shoeshinegirl101 4 жыл бұрын
I really liked the shower, the toilet and the freezer. Very original ideas!
@Chefsantatravels
@Chefsantatravels 4 жыл бұрын
Wow I love the bed idea, I have to use his idea if I build out a bus or a step van anyway happy new year stay safe stay strong stay healthy god bless and enjoy life 👨‍🍳🎅🥩🥓🌶🚌
@CharlieK92004
@CharlieK92004 4 жыл бұрын
All that weight in the back, not surprised he's got a sway problem.
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
With the weight in the back, my tongue weight was 12%, as weighed by truck scales. Bumper-pull trailers are supposed to be in the 10-15% range, so I'm easily within that range.
@LukusCannon
@LukusCannon 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelberding4616 I love your build, but what about contamination problems with your fresh water tank? You don't appear to have any filtration system in place for your drinking water, nor a convenient way to clean or descale the tank
@sketch2620
@sketch2620 4 жыл бұрын
Should mount water-tank in the center back there, to distribute weight equally between both sets of tires.
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
@@LukusCannon I only put potable water in the tank, so contamination is never an issue. I do run the water through a secondary Brita filter, but that's mostly just because I like to have it chilled. With regards to cleaning or descaling the tank, that's not a common practice in the RV industry or community and just hasn't been an issue.
@tyson1fan487
@tyson1fan487 4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelberding4616 This is the absolute best Home on Wheels I've ever seen and this would be the only way I could do it. Wow! You need a monitor in the bedroom for security and I would need my dog but they make great security and you have enough space.
@jmedlock95
@jmedlock95 4 жыл бұрын
ive looked over many designs, and this is the most space efficient by far. ive bookmarked your video for future reference.
@chevytruckman34
@chevytruckman34 4 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Lots of thought and planning in that rig. I love it. The crypt is, by far, the best.
@Spectt84
@Spectt84 4 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how you made the "crypt" look so roomy when you were in there, then I realized you were 4ft. tall when standing next to the host at the end. Eitherway you made it work for you. Good job.
@michaelberding4616
@michaelberding4616 4 жыл бұрын
I'm actually 5'7", but Seven is rather tall and was holding the camera at an angle such that it makes me look even shorter.
@imatt6566
@imatt6566 4 жыл бұрын
Bedroom would be a heck of a Dutch Oven.
@davidc1961utube
@davidc1961utube 4 жыл бұрын
imatt65 ventilation runs 24/7, but still...
@sailmailman
@sailmailman 4 жыл бұрын
Outstanding job. Reminds me of our sailboat we lived in for years. Suggestions: Arch the entrance to the crypt. You won't scrap your back. Put IR cameras around the unit so you can see what's going on while in the crypt (tablet) or salon since few windows. Definitely need to escape the crypt in case of fire. An O2 bottle might not be a bad idea. Long window above couch. Love the shower. We had a combo W/D in our 5th wheel. Very well done. Congrats!
@scottwhitney9913
@scottwhitney9913 4 жыл бұрын
This is one off the best rigs I've seen yet. Awesome video.
@johnseymour5223
@johnseymour5223 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure how safe that would be, sleeping in a spot that seems to have only one exit, incase of fire or some other emergency..very nice build otherwise!
@brichusi
@brichusi 4 жыл бұрын
He did not tell everyone about the escape hatch in bedroom
@whearts
@whearts 4 жыл бұрын
@@brichusi He did have room to the right of the batteries to have an escape hatch. I'm not sure if he's skinny and strong enough to climb up to the top and over onto the couch. Hopefully those plastic containers with canned goods are stout enough to double as stairs once.
@whearts
@whearts 4 жыл бұрын
Ah, but with the water tank and the tools, there's no room to crawl out that way. Maybe over the top of the batteries, but even then he's gonna have a hard time moving tools into the bedroom and then crawling out the back.
@64maxpower
@64maxpower 4 жыл бұрын
There are some impressive people in this world
@AllThingsQuick
@AllThingsQuick 4 жыл бұрын
The bed space is out of this world I would absolutely love that!
@ricbarnes6272
@ricbarnes6272 2 жыл бұрын
P.s., i really liked the sleeping cave, you're right, there is really a feeling of being completely wrapped in your own personal space.
@toxophilite1953
@toxophilite1953 4 жыл бұрын
Everything is great except for the bed. It’s alright now but if you get a back, knee, neck, arm injury or even the runs 😳, well, good luck with that. But like I said everything else is great. Bathroom & shower is just genius.
@RustyAndroid
@RustyAndroid 4 жыл бұрын
If it's a temporary injury/issue, he could just sleep in the couch area. But yes, I do see your point.
@chriss2295
@chriss2295 4 жыл бұрын
Me: pure function...cool Wife: creeped out Man cave for the win!
@kalemercer7053
@kalemercer7053 4 жыл бұрын
Of all the bed solutions iv seen this has to be my favorite!
@koldleblue5079
@koldleblue5079 4 жыл бұрын
This is amazing. your kitchen has more counter space than my apartments! Great job!
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