Living in an Epic Truck Camper Built for Off-Grid Overland Adventures

Living in an Epic Truck Camper Built for Off-Grid Overland Adventures | FULL TOUR

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This epic DIY truck house is 8' long x 6' wide and sits on the flatbed of a 1996 Ford F-350. It was designed and built by Timmy from Truck House Life as a full-time home on wheels for his adventurous lifestyle in Alaska.
You can follow Timmy from Truck House Life here:
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And be sure to check out the overland rally he's organizing:
Truck House Life Overland Rally
In Moab, Utah from September 10-12, 2021
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The truck house has a solar power system for electricity, a Kimberly woodstove and a Webasto heater, a portable toilet and outdoor shower, and not one but two different beds.
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Timmy of Truck House Life
Ukulele Song Credit:
The Shoot Dangs
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@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! You can follow Timmy from Truck House Life here: kzfaq.info instagram.com/truckhouselife/ www.tiktok.com/@truckhouselife

@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

And be sure to check out the overland rally he's organizing: Truck House Life Overland Rally In Moab, Utah from September 10-12, 2021 fb.me/e/2iysI2wU7

@dianepetrini57 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful!

@Raesling1 3 жыл бұрын

His youtube is linked wrong and delivers a 404. The real link: kzfaq.info

@equestrianalways6132 3 жыл бұрын

Truck house life baby

@gerasimostsolas 3 жыл бұрын

@@ExploringAlternatives I follow him

@jamesphillips9516 3 жыл бұрын

this is one of the most cost conscious, simplistic, low maintenance, effective designs I have seen

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@midnull6009 2 жыл бұрын

Homeless people do this all the time....live in their cars....

@civlyzed 2 жыл бұрын

@@midnull6009 Yeah, but they don't shower.

@midnull6009 2 жыл бұрын

@@civlyzed Yeah they do. They just go to places like the YMCA or public facilities. Some, not as often as others.

@quirkyblackenby 2 жыл бұрын

@@civlyzed let’s not be classist. If living in your car is cool for people with means then it should be cool for people without.

@jwsuicides8095 3 жыл бұрын

You can really tell he's had a lot of experience and built exactly what he needed, every last inch. Excellent job.

@tomdelinger7206 2 жыл бұрын

He built a slide in on a flatbed. Used every inch? Open your eyes.

@jwsuicides8095 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomdelinger7206 I said he used every last inch for what HE needed. That might be different to what you need and would do.

@badsamaritan8223 2 жыл бұрын

@@tomdelinger7206 He built the camper before he got the flatbed. If you watch the video, you notice he's got in in a regular truckbed before. He also uses the exterior portion of the flatbed to store outdoor stuff. it's quite funcional.

@thomas194907 3 жыл бұрын

i'm gonna be 72 years old real soon...believe it or not...timmy inspires me...he is the whole package as an adventurer !!!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

thanks billy;)

@anthonydesroches8897 2 жыл бұрын

I hope ur on snowmobiles...lol

@MySelfReliance 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a cool setup!

@vIBEDoUT-Channel 3 жыл бұрын

Shawn ! ✌️

@FlamingBasketballClub 3 жыл бұрын

Sure is. Not bad for a truck as well. What's your KZfaq channel about?

@Olly3pow 3 жыл бұрын

If Shaun @ my self reliance says it’s cool, it must be cool! Awesome work Timmy. Hopefully see you at the Truck house meet in Durango! ✌🏽

@TruckHouseLife 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@floridachickstinyadventures 2 жыл бұрын

I second that!

@dertythegrower 3 жыл бұрын

Lived the vanlife. I have spent days and days looking at campers this size and such. This guy easily has built the top 3 for sure that I have ever seen. Well done. That engine is super reliable too, you can get parts anywhere. Nice work man, livin the life and million dollar views anywhere you park.

@The8BitNerd 3 жыл бұрын

He has a KZfaq Channel called Truck House Life

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww shucks thank ya kindly. I'm on a big road trip now with it on my channel (kzfaq.info)

@ethanphelps9478 3 жыл бұрын

Timmy is the man! One of the most genuine people on KZfaq and from this earth!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

awww shucks!

@SkoolieBoyQue 3 жыл бұрын

I remember this guy a while back! Beautiful truck, awesome house. I knew something was different. Adding that flatbed was a cool idea. Good to see he's still doing his thing. Stay safe, Man. Keep enjoying life.

@Jim-op3kg 3 жыл бұрын

Best part of the truck is the gun on the wall! That sold me to follow this guy on you tube! “Keep on trucking brother”!

@TruckHouseLife 3 жыл бұрын

hehehe

@adamdennis2936 3 жыл бұрын

Respect to this guy. 1. Fire extinguisher 2. No "I gotta have my coffee, huhuh."

@larrytowe6672 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen this camper before, I was truly blown away how much he put into such a small space. Absolutely beautiful job. Safe travels

@christinal.9309 3 жыл бұрын

"I teach driver's ed........probably for the adrenaline". LOL. You have a great home.

@DeliaLee8 3 жыл бұрын

Right? That was so funny!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

it's true;)

@shamsshams20261 3 жыл бұрын

Only in the USA can these things happen, this crazy and wonderful design here in Europe would not be allowed by the regulations although it depends on each country. I like it so much I am fascinated by the fireplace that can be driven without turning off. Thank you for sharing.

@rift0tripper 3 жыл бұрын

I'll trade a customized camper for universal health care honestly

@durbyrollence4622 3 жыл бұрын

@@rift0tripper how are the 2 related?

@UserManson 3 жыл бұрын

Thank god. Imagine that overweight deathtrap trying to get up to speed on the autobahn

@pearldowuona 3 жыл бұрын

Hann Film God*

@louburnett6782 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, don’t feel this would be road legal in the uk, shame cause it’s cool 😉

@lovejuliet4969 3 жыл бұрын

Love this camper!! Very clever ideas for storage,shower,bed,ect. Thank you for sharing with us 💖

@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

@danahilary27 2 жыл бұрын

What a remarkable human being , this defines living freely, living alone with your passion, dreams , within your means ...what a beautiful life.

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Awwww shucks;)

@richardhardy4243 2 жыл бұрын

This might be the coolest thing I've ever seen on KZfaq. This guy is a multi-talented genius. To even dream this up requires some major league brilliance.

@bethaniejify 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen this camper numerous times and I love it so much!

@George-nn8ui 3 жыл бұрын

That was so enjoyable to see your design and craftsmanship!

@travisj.1938 2 жыл бұрын

This is the most basass rig I have ever seen! Thank you for the inspiration and smiles!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@cece354 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing built just the necessity and no space is wasted.

@LaLa-wx3jj 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome camper love the riffle

@weston.weston 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I ❤ this so much. I like to see people living fully and on their own terms. Thanks for the great content, EA!

@sofaism 3 жыл бұрын

I always thought it was funny when Matt Foley said he lived in a van down by the river... now I want to do the same thing

@Oceancurve 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant use of a small space. He thought of all the important details for him. Well done.

@jonmajewski6867 3 жыл бұрын

Timmy is the man!! Truck house life is one of my favorite youtube channels

@gypsybelle4757 3 жыл бұрын

The mailbox is my favorite thing! Such a brilliant touch!

@TruckHouseLife 3 жыл бұрын

Got a bigger one now for 6-pack deliveries;)

@wendygore2709 2 жыл бұрын

This build is frigging EPIC!! Well done, son👍😀👏

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@j.laughren7864 3 жыл бұрын

This is the second or maybe the third time I've seen this truck in a video. By far, one of the best builds I've ever seen.

@yep.4635 3 жыл бұрын

5:46 that view when you fold down the bed tho!

@Waveluth 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you man!! Doing what you love is the perfect job. Peace✌🏻🇺🇸

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

thanks man!

@johninalaska4437 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Timmy, this is a great showing your truck house, you did a fantastic job in building it. It seems you pretty much thought of everything. If you wanted to you could slide the camper off somewhere really nice and live. You really remind me of my younger days when I came home from Vietnam, I bought a Toyota camper and traveled all around the country. After 73 years, it does my heart good to see a young man in control of his life and living a good clean life. Thanks for sharing

@0HARE 3 жыл бұрын

This is my comfort zone. Thanks for a wonderful episode. Happy Camping

@yorukkizigeziyor 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful

@sandras.3560 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I would love to travel around the world with. ❤ A perfect home

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

yup! traveling it now on my channel;)

@earthrider700 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new flatbed and shower!! Just the coolest dude ever! 🤙

@laraffinee 3 жыл бұрын

I have seen his videos about his truck house and I am amazed that no company is offering this type of choice in truck campers. It just makes sense to build something like this on a flatbed truck. Each of us has our own priorities, and in my case as a doctor, I have to be able to shower every day, so I need an indoor shower and toilet combo. That would require a non-freezing water system. I would give up the large wood stove for such space and get one of those tiny mighty ones in it's place. Cozy and cute place. Would love to have one of these to make house calls in the country and have my cozy home with me to live in.

@clovermark39 3 жыл бұрын

Nice chap, lovely camper. Thanks for sharing.

@vtmielfgirl 3 жыл бұрын

Love how he is living his dream life. The truck is an amazing build - well thought out for only what makes his life comfortable and beautifully done. Thanks for sharing!

@sandrabehrle-liebsher4805 3 жыл бұрын

You've got it going on Timmy! Nice singing voice too, I had to go woohoo! Are you guys a bluegrass band? Loved the truck tour, thanks for opening your home to all of us. Take good care!

@TruckHouseLife 3 жыл бұрын

yup The Shoot Dangs! I have a video on us coming out next week;)

@sandrabehrle-liebsher4805 3 жыл бұрын

@@TruckHouseLife looking forward to seeing it! Love bluegrass real bad.

@NatureAndOther 3 жыл бұрын

Really cool camper !

@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for watching :)

@MrAussiedarren 3 жыл бұрын

Thought this was a video drop of one of my fav youtubers lol. I seen Timmy filming back when you guys did this doco of Truck House Life and am so glad I found it. Going to sub you guys because your friends Thanks. Oooooops, I already am lol

@intuitivebreach8969 2 жыл бұрын

When I saw the outside look like a tiny house, it was a must click. Awesome build!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@herdagriffin1220 3 жыл бұрын

Really awesome and comfortable looking camper

@Indowwindows 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the intentionality behind the design and sustainability. Awesome addition to the channel!

@toriscott5276 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!

@MrAussiedarren 3 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome vid highlighting Timmy's channel. Very well put together.

@ExploringAlternatives 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching Ozzy! :D

@iLiv34Muzik 3 жыл бұрын

Truck camper is a really great build. Simple/cozy.

@Mfz24_7 3 жыл бұрын

AMAZING 🔥

@christimko9296 2 жыл бұрын

When I was a younger man, always dreamed of setting up a truck/house for snowboarding/surfing…. Awesome too see the dream!!🤙

@dead_or_alive2649 2 жыл бұрын

I have to admit some of these have gotten old, but this video never seems to for me. I wish you the best of life’s experiences!

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@jentommyontheroad8089 3 жыл бұрын

Great build! Looks like your home includes everything you need and nothing that you don’t! Thanks for sharing!

@lvteachme973 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I like the " Y Rent" sign. The house is beautiful and unique! Happy homeowner---good for you!

@CraigMullins1 3 жыл бұрын

What a well thought out trailer!

@rvnut1133 3 жыл бұрын

So freaking cool!

@stevehicks9374 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Amazing

@widowswatch6610 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!!!!!’ This camper home is fantastic!!! Well you are definitely not lonely with all the questions you get from strangers and you work an exciting job and your very into sports...... Great job! All the cozy comforts of home!!☮️☮️☮️

@simonecarter7883 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to live in the Camper all by itself , because I don't drive but the Camper would be an awesome tiny house to live in.👍❤️

@debjustdeb4301 2 жыл бұрын

OUTSTANDING! Thanks for sharing!

@jocelynelangis777 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful guy, so smart he know what he want that is for sure. Being able to consider living anywhere in the world! Love the wood stove, amazing to stay in Alaska without freezing, he studied every issue

@jocelynelangis777 3 жыл бұрын

The 2 sofas are great and the windows oh! God this is a pure demo of the way to live independently! Background music is neat. Nice sens of humour with the mailbox. Bravo!

@TruckHouseLife 3 жыл бұрын

aww shucks

@alexlarson833 3 жыл бұрын

So happy I found this! His truck camper is awesome!! I’ll check out his channel for sure 👍👍👍

@amygravlee8782 3 жыл бұрын

This is genius! What a great idea, dude.

@TruckHouseLife 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@9252LIFE 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@cynicallysalty4592 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a van life in Alaska! You gotta keep in mind the extreme temps and other variables that you wouldn't have to other places, so I love seeing it!

@hkpcnair 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing guy. Wish you all the best in life.

@5dlife318 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! way to go! Live your life your way!!

@davidhuckaby832 2 жыл бұрын

I did about the same thing back in the 70s but with a Dodge Tradesman van (a palace inside). Surfed And hang glided. Even w/slant 6 cilender not much power. It had a fancy living room feel. Camped a lot. I always wanted to get a teardrop trailer...more common in the 50s. Love your set up.

@TheNormalOddball 3 жыл бұрын

I just watched his van your on his channel yesterday! You read my mind, it's such a great build

@james_chatman 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Setup. Shows you that old trucks can do new tricks!

@DragonHeartTree 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool!

@darrenyoung3102 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, I love this, you have thought about everything, this really is simple living

@EllixbelliX 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing. A dream house 😍

@beekind466 2 жыл бұрын

Legendary!! This guy is living life. Man that's cool!

@gjk540 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is amazing!

@ladycharsw 2 жыл бұрын

I am a disabled Senior, but what a cool camper for 1 or 2 people. Thanks for video.❤🙏😊

@wellytjan684 3 жыл бұрын

i like it its very cool back to nature

@FerreneMachine 2 жыл бұрын

ultimate setup in my opinion. A true inspiration.

@jaderamos9061 3 жыл бұрын

I've already seen and loved this build before but the way you've presented it make me love this build even more.

@waynebarczynski3310 3 жыл бұрын

Fantabulous! Love it man! I would love one of these!

@AlanBadillionTrahern Жыл бұрын

This is so so awesome!!! Well done! Life is good!

@jillwklausen 2 жыл бұрын

Adorable. You've thought of everything.

@AlmaHernandez-vs2uf Жыл бұрын

Love it.. looks very awesome!!

@5amH45lam 3 жыл бұрын

Thoreau-a-go-go!! Love it. 😎👌

@vincethomas811 3 жыл бұрын

Love it what an experience he is living fantastic job on the mobile home top man

@inventorindoarchitecture 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@purselmer5931 2 жыл бұрын

This guy does all these crazy activities but him teaching driver's ed. is the craziest thing he'll ever do! Stay safe (w/those teen drivers that is).

@TruckHouseLife 2 жыл бұрын

lol right?!

@jeannemarlene 2 жыл бұрын

Outta sight great job and happy travels to you 😇

@lanaauwyong1318 2 жыл бұрын

heart touching

@1313sp 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome! He's one of those inspirational humans out there.

@Bloem777 2 жыл бұрын

Blessed is the man who ownes such a beautifull house!! Grtz from the Netherlands

@angelapietras1235 2 жыл бұрын

I watch all your videos,but it was great to see this one again I just love your tiny house.

@thebravelass 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This man is truly living.

@maxinef6654 2 жыл бұрын

So cool. Love 💕 it. Dude living his best life. 😊

@cheriemonami 3 жыл бұрын

That was so awesome. Great truck house.

@mariam5939 3 жыл бұрын

Wow wow wow super cool ❤️❤️

@sherridavis2687 2 жыл бұрын

Ooowee I love it!!! Enjoy your life ❤️

@pamic1211 2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@matthiassa6378 2 жыл бұрын

great work, minimalism to the maximum.

@MrDilley777 3 жыл бұрын

I see that you built your camper to fit a regular truck bed but then put it in a flat bed which I think gives more space because no wheel wells in the way. I was thinking of doing something similar on my 1969 F 250 camper special but to gain more space I would build a cab over for a bed over the cab = more space. Even better would be a cargo trailer converted to a camper with tandem axles for even more space, some people are doing that too.