Stealth Van Camping Overnight at Home Depot (Next to POLICE STATION!)

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Жыл бұрын

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After building out my DIY Uhaul tiny house conversion for over a year and a half, we finally start adventuring. In episode 1 of the stealth camp series, we pay homage to the birthplace of the truck itself (primarily built out of supplies from Home Depot).
Is the truck stealthy enough to stay overnight in a parking lot patrolled by security, right next to a police station?
How comfortably can I live in a parking lot?

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@colincroft4540 Жыл бұрын

You sir have the coolest box truck build on all of KZfaq. I've gone to the depths of this platform and watched every box truck and van build series. Your build was slow but also realistic. Congratulations on a successful night enjoying the fruits of your labor. I'm looking forward to future stealth endeavors.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

That was my goal from the start...build the best. Success!

@donaldfrazier5244 Жыл бұрын

I must agree completely T B is the best I’ve seen and this build is worthy of top awards !

@reboucasdev5192 5 ай бұрын

haha I love this comment

@beetle3578 3 ай бұрын

Not sure if I have said this enough out loud but you need to do WAY more of these vids. For your business and advocating for a truck build. Which I totally believe in.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

The folding table I used here is my patio setup (for when the patio is open). Eventually, on the table side, I will be building a murphy bed+ murphy bench + murphy table combo. It will be configurable to operate in bench+table mode (standard) or bed mode if there are multiple people staying in the truck. On the Ikea wardrobe side I will be building out my workstation/desk area where I will be doing all of my remote work activities.

@kannam11 Жыл бұрын

"For people that don't watch van build videos all day" doesn't apply here...I've spent my day off from waking 'til now going to bed watching every single one of yours! Thanks for all the ideas, inspiration and showing that what I regard as a drem build, is in fact possible. From across the pond 👋 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@beetle3578 7 ай бұрын

Ok man its time to do another stealth night…i am waiting patiently!

@megtheetiger Жыл бұрын

Literally watched every video for this build. Excellent work. I’m inspired. Thank you.

@Kick_Rocks Жыл бұрын

That's a tight squeeze out of that gate! Nice build. We have a Chevy box truck that we built out as well. They are super stealth. Safe travels.

@daria2.075 8 ай бұрын

I love the Willy Wonka door into the cab! Great set up:)

@ronaldduck7567 Жыл бұрын

That was an easy stealth . I would call that meal a "Quiche Gumbo" To minimize the problem of cameras on the outside,for at least 2 of them you could mount them in the cab in each corner behind the seats facing diagonally toward the side windows/windshield to get a good forward view.pipe the signal to DVR then on to the TV u mount. Get the smallest 4k IP cameras you can find.

@GardenGangster85 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos!! The music … the sneaking…. The spying.. it’s exciting!! Hahaha ❤you’re living my dream lol😂l love it! -

@DaDavidVids Жыл бұрын

Pretty neat seeing the practicality of the whole setup in action. Definitely makes you appreciate what you've done and what changes will come to the build. I feel like another skylight in the middle like above the kitchen would be useful.

@SynerG4ce Жыл бұрын

FYI, the difference between stealth-camping video #1 & #2: essentially constant sunshine & drought early August and suddenly perpetual rain the last 2 weeks, lol.

@truthofgod6213 Жыл бұрын

I'm sure the solar array prevents additional roof penetrations.

@lreebrown 8 ай бұрын

9:13 thanks for that! It was at this moment I wondered how high the ceiling was and if I could fit comfortably.

@Mfullen09 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job on the secret mobile home! Just found you a few days ago and watched your videos from start to finish. I have almost the same box truck as you (without the mothers attic) and you have inspired me to try this with mine. Im so glad now that I didn’t sell it, almost did a few weeks ago.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

You got this. You should definitely join the locals community we got a lot of build resources there and a few other people building their own.

@ViralViewersLLc 2 ай бұрын

U definitely built one of the best box trucks on the net so far

@LunaDaSavage Ай бұрын

Bro I'm waiting for you to start posting videos traveling the US hitting up national parks and shh. Love your camper 🔥🔥

@livingworkingoutsidebox Жыл бұрын

This is next level Agent 86 Get Smart mobile headquarters. You know that cool modern design where the walls open up to expose the best spy gear or close in to crush you in super slow motion 😉 🤔 🤙👍💪 Thanks for the breakdown at the end about using all that electricity and still having 40% charge left . Then being able to have the solar kick in and recharge the batteries and still run the lights, a/c etc. 🌞👍🤙🚚

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Definitely going for the secret agent/mobile base vibe.

@terryryan4106 Жыл бұрын

Emma love you honesty of your life on the road is really like. You are a real trooper, stay safe and enjoy.

@jessicas7339 Жыл бұрын

Love the skyrim music choice! I use it to sleep to sometimes. It was nice to see the truck in use. You've put in a lot of work and good ideas! Thanks for bringing us along for the ride!

@erich1979 Жыл бұрын

Love the set up! It really does look like a small apartment.

@papadopification 8 ай бұрын

That has to be the coolest thingI’ve ever seen. Absolutely brilliant. making an excellent camper as well.!!!

@SirNic4180 Жыл бұрын

The only thing that would give it away, is that there is no latch on the Rear door. A noisy guard or criminal may give it a second or third look. And the door, itself looks weird. It doesn't look like a standard rear door.

@imasking1658 10 ай бұрын

Painting the street facing side of the door black might make it a bit stealthier.

@saqibmrashid 9 ай бұрын

One of the best built

@strider2175 Жыл бұрын

Absolute legend.

@NortelGeek 2 ай бұрын

I noticed you really love your Boom-Chica-Pop... Have you tried PopCorners? They're SO addicting. They're chips made out of popcorn. I have no clue how they do it, but if you haven't tried them, you should. My favorite is the spicy queso but kettle corn is also just as good.

@pasofino9583 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit That build is something else Imagine if you did that bigger truck that thing would have a pool. Great job

@BrendaLee8 5 ай бұрын

I love your style in cooking

@tyson1fan487 8 ай бұрын

This is prime Wheel Estate!!! This should be the blueprint for every box truck 🚚 luxury living!!

@manlyledington4463 Ай бұрын

Beautiful truck

@sharethelove5034 Жыл бұрын

First time watching. This was really cool.

@donaldfrazier5244 Жыл бұрын

I have 28 videos saved of your build,turned out awesome and my intention is to use 98% of your ideas in my eventual build,thanks for sharing your time and expertise!

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Glad you are getting value. There's still a lot of projects to build out on this one so stay tuned...

@donaldfrazier5244 Жыл бұрын

I’m with you for as long as you’re putting out videos!

@billpar 8 ай бұрын

I love it , very very awesome

@AutumnCorvidae Жыл бұрын

Hilarious, I use the same Skyrim track on KZfaq regularly. Nicely done, sir!

@robpivato4227 Жыл бұрын

Right Behind ya!!! unexpectedly and Hilariously entertaining...

@samvana8228 8 ай бұрын

LOL!! You were so nervous!!!!!! No big deal:) In my hobo life, I had overnights in many parking lots before. Home Depot and Walmart parking lot were my first choices.

@JoeZyzyx Жыл бұрын

I have an earlier Tramontina 1500w inductance cooker, so can run from 15 AMP circuit, but all the new ones now are 1800w, therefore your need for 20AMP breaker. Recently ordered off EBay a second used 1500w as a backup which works great too. They have 10 settings and I most often use it only between 20-50% power anyway for cooking with. I also bought a 3 piece with 2 glass lids, copper coated pot and 2 pans with ferrous metal bottom plates "induction ready", (less than $40!) and they are very easy on cleanup.

@anonymoususer1824 Жыл бұрын

The music makes this so much better 😄

@owensdaniels6244 8 ай бұрын

HEY MAN WOW!! YOU ARE FANTASTIC!! I LOVED THE SNEAKIE STEALTH VIBE, ALSO IM JUST FLOORED WITH WHAT YOU GOT AN APARTMENT OR CONDO ON WHEELS, IM SUBSCRIBING AND FOLLOWING YOU THANKYOU FOR SHARING THIS

@marcussmith4913 Жыл бұрын

Just when I give up on this idea... I click on a video that pulls me right back in.

@greatjuankenobi217 5 ай бұрын

I used to live close to that Home Depot in a subdivision behind that area for several years. 😆 Cool box truck home you have there. ✅

@drwalker87 6 ай бұрын

Holzwarth Rd Home Depot. Nice.

@mastergwaha Жыл бұрын

this is pretty cool, great video! looking forward to more and i'll be sure to check out your other uploads to see what else you share, thanks! edit: HEB eggs?! a texan! NICE! say hi to buccees and laredo taco shops inside the stripes stations for me! they were my fave in a mobile lifestyle

@spritzpistol 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing! It’s a posh apartment, but on wheels🎉. Can’t wait to see what else you get up to….😅

@ixiahj Жыл бұрын

That's a cool set up. I always thought with how camping tech and portable devices have advanced, there's little to no need for fixed appliances in a build. You just need a space to set up your stuff. I do think the sleeping area is a little tight. But if it was me, I'd just lay down a mattress on the floor and sleep on it.

@hardymichael533 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ✌️ and great job on KZfaq video Great idea 4K on KZfaq all video

@spritzpistol 8 ай бұрын

…hence subscribed and looking forward to the journey….we are thinking of getting a van, and I want home from home, but stealthy if possible.

@law81669 8 ай бұрын

Bravo ! ⚘️

@tesbryan7328 Жыл бұрын

Some things I feel like you should keep to yourself. If I see 100 box trucks parked at Homedepot I know why lol. I love your build and content.

@ElysetheEevee 5 ай бұрын

I've seen a few videos where you've had A/C issues/possible battery issues and I wonder if there's a way to close off the area beyond the bedding area, like the living room, for those times. So thayou'rere only working on somewhat insulating and cooling the bed area as much as possible? Like a simply thick curtain or something like that. You'd be amazing how much something like that works.

@yorotirb3941 Жыл бұрын

Man, your gonna have to knock off some of that house or fencing so you dont damage baby, LOL!

@matjam421 Ай бұрын

Love your videos man. Just curious, you ever thought about selling a cook book for box/van living? I'd buy that!

@TheTechnoBarbarian Ай бұрын

I have thought about that...I just need to do more stealth camps to build up a repertoire worthy of a book

@vasel208 Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍 Awesome. 😊

@julieanderson2428 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build! You must be in Texas? I see H-E-B products!! Well done

@mike817fw Жыл бұрын

Tech are you going to build your own couch that can also form in to a bed also what are your plans for a dinette table also loved the stealth vid maybe next time you can find a free camp site and ope that tale gate and one more will you be putting in a tv or no

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Yessir murphy bed+bench+table combo will be going in on the table side. The folding table I used here is for my patio when it is open. Debating on whether I will be putting a single big TV or use the monitors that will be in my desk/workstation area.

@JoeZyzyx Жыл бұрын

LOL, like a spy movie on a stakeout. I suspect most are apprehensive on their first overnight stealth parking. If worried about cab security, since someone could break a window to access the door lock, you can put eyehook near bottom of both cab doors near back of door, a short chain behind the driver seat, coming just beyond the seat, a longer chain to meet it from the passenger door, and then can padlock both chains together on floor near your box door opening, and nobody can open those doors at all.

@RegularFootisChris 8 ай бұрын

nice

@610SAARi Жыл бұрын

Brilliant xD

@micmike Жыл бұрын

Secret Agent Man!

@mikenelson7890 Жыл бұрын

Love your camper, can't wait to see what you build next.

@vanman_bavaria Жыл бұрын

Stealth Level 10/10 (did you test whether is is audible when water goes in to the grey/black-water tank?) Kitchen Area 10/10 Shower 10/10 Capsule Sleeping Area 10/10 Plastic Cutlery 1/10 (sorry for nitpicking) I love your build! Unfortunately box trucks like yours are not a thing in Europe. Sprinters are everywhere.

@michaelodonoghue7464 Жыл бұрын

My only suggestion would be put everything away in the back before arriving in your overnight park up and when you do get out of the Van and go for a walk. Then when you get back to the Van enter the Cab, lock it down then go immediately into the Box. Do you have under Box (very Stealth) Surveillance Cameras (Front, Sides, Rear) to scope your surroundings? If not, might be an idea. Otherwise Congratulations, excellent vehicle.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Good ideas. I am adding 360 security camera surveillance.

@aznepicboii Жыл бұрын

When you build all in interior stuff do you keep in mind the weight balance of the truck? And capacity of the suspension. Weight should be evenly distributed. Jw

@b0borden437 8 ай бұрын

Have you thought of going larger (with the truck) or do you think the size you have now is optimal to blend in? Do you have regular license plates on the truck? I am obsessed with your level of comfort inside.......it sure isn't camping.

@TheTechnoBarbarian 8 ай бұрын

The ideal in my opinion would be the elusive 20' uhaul. 26 is too big to drive/park comfortably. 20 is the sweet spot. regular plates

@abcamacho6187 8 ай бұрын

😮nice damn box truck, what was the price on this build?

@loveandjoy810 5 ай бұрын

Very cool! I live in a nice neighborhood that routinely has cops harass and rough up the random homeless person that happens to come through. I was at my gym and saw a man in a camper that had a very loud generator on the back. All the gym people would stop to look at this man who was clearly living in his camper. I thought nobody better bother this man who is minding his own dang business. He was there a week without harassment. Then he moved on. ❤

@kbeautician Жыл бұрын

1 Thumb up=Folding table 1 Thumb up=the sharp cheddar because, why not? 1 Thumb up=Where Doer’s Get More Done! 1 Thumb up=Stealthiness of parking next to rental trucks

@pianogirl3870 Ай бұрын

Just saw your video for the first time.....haven't seen your build series, but how do you get air circulation? Do you have a Max Air fan on the top?

@Glowsaphinebaker Жыл бұрын

Those eggs were so dry lol…omg…

@agentofficerthomasa.porter107 Жыл бұрын

Your Home On Wheels Is Great Accomplishment In Your Journey. The Processed Cheese You Used In Egg's Is Chemical Crap & Oatmeal Is Not Good To Eat. Stick To Steamed Veg's & Protein Meats (No Processed) & Egg's & 100% Cheese & You Will Be Pleased. always, Tommy🤠

@vincentmongeon6252 Жыл бұрын

So I've been living in my boxtruck full time for a year now, while in school and during the summer. I park all the time at Walmart, Home Depot, boat lunches, in the middle of the city, etc., and nobody cares. I don't even pay attention to people when I get in the back of the truck because people just don't care lol... You get used to this kid of lifestyle very quickly!

@jedics1 Жыл бұрын

I did a very similar build, I considered putting my skylight over the bed but decided I'd just be covering it all the time so I could sleep in so I put it in the kitchen where I need light. My bed is also over the cab but I made it high enough so I could sit up in bed to get in and out, not being able to do that with your build and those side wall boxing it in I imagine it being quite a wrestle getting in and out of bed. How many watts of solar could you fit on the roof?

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

1.5kw

@jedics1 Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian Impressive for such a small roof with a big skylight.

@barry6768 4 ай бұрын

How much did he pay for the truck and about how much would it cost to renovate like what he did? Thanks

@tyson1fan487 8 ай бұрын

The sleeping area is too tight 😩 I couldn't do that.

@xtwxtw 8 ай бұрын

@TheTechnoBabarian What manually coffeemaker are you using ?

@TheTechnoBarbarian 8 ай бұрын

Some cheap camping french press from REI I think

@TD0TD Жыл бұрын

So rad. Are you going to add security cameras at any point, or do you already have some? Also, possibly helpful cooking tip: (I know you have limited supplies in the Stealth Truck, but thought I'd share in case you didn't know) Add some avocado oil to the pan. It will prevent your butter from burning.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Good tip! I've got room for avocado oil. I'm working on adding 4 security cameras with DVR for complete external visibility! Should be ready to go for the next stealth camp.

@TD0TD Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian Hell yeah! Where to next?

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

@@TD0TD Not sure yet. I have a small list of potential spots but also open to ideas

@TD0TD Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian Do a shipyard/port next! Seems like there's quite a few out there.

@jimmyd2434 Жыл бұрын

are you going to add anything additional in the space you ate at? maybe make a fold down table?

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Yeah its definitely not complete yet - The table side will have a murphy bed with build in murphy bench and table. So it can be either table+bench configuration or bed configuration.

@bengilkes7676 Жыл бұрын

@@TheTechnoBarbarian That sounds very exciting! Clei furniture have some good examples of what you've described.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

@@bengilkes7676 I've gotten a lot of inspiration from them actually.

@jbraywc Жыл бұрын

great video turn the temperature down on your eggs take a little bit more time. I've been cooking forever and just the last couple years I realize I'm just trying to push it too fast turn it down enjoy the simmer even at lower temperatures you can cook things it just takes a little longer and you won't end up with high Brown. hi Brown is AKA still edible but a little burned.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

I can cook them low and slow but I actually prefer them hot and fast

@micmike Жыл бұрын

What! Was that your Little Mermaid Makeup Mirror you ust put away?

@awesomedee5421 8 ай бұрын

How do you know that the other 3 white vans are also not stealth van camping too? haha. why didn't you go for the 20' or 24' vans?

@BrendaLee8 5 ай бұрын

Can I adopt you as my grandson? Lol❤

@atxjed Жыл бұрын

I see that HEB. You in Texas?

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@bertimus7031 6 ай бұрын

Be aware that any closed Walmarts may being used as way stations for human trafficking.

@robertgermono1756 7 ай бұрын

if u keep it white call him casper like the ghost'

@stephenreynolds1689 Жыл бұрын

So I am a residential contractor, and I can say HD employees really don't care of you stay overnight. I've seen trucks, which have people obviously living in them, parked there for days and no one cares

@EchoJ 8 ай бұрын

As someone who's recently become homeless and just spent about a week sleeping in the cab of a U-Haul in mall, Walmart, and Lowe's parking lots, I gotta say God bless the "minding-my-business"-mentality store employees😌😁

@LesbianLoki 7 ай бұрын

@@EchoJI was one a manager of a liquor store. Two people were bumping uglies outside on the little patch of grass. Meh. Not my business. Y'all wanna get arrested and put on a sex offender list, that's your prerogative.

@tysonjohnson514 Жыл бұрын

Would it be possible for you to send me your floor plan? I paid to join the locals page but couldn’t find any layout plans anywhere

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Sure email me thetechnobarbarian@gmail.com

@JonathanClarkWyvern Жыл бұрын

I knew it. this is going to turn into a cooking show from the very beginning. on a serious note though, awesome video!

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

@@JonathanClarkWyvern Haha. Thanks

@JCruzify1 Жыл бұрын

Couch?

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

No couch planned - murphy bed/bench/table on the kitchen side and murphy desk/workstation on the other

@Vallyrah Жыл бұрын

Hello fellow barbarians

@lauraweaver2377 8 ай бұрын

I would be concerned regarding food smells and chemical cleaning wipes smells. Aren’t you afraid that all of the sounds you are making in there can be heard? Flushing ? Water running etc.? Stepping around? Air conditioning and other equipment sounds? Is there a chance of running out of oxygen? And passing out or dying?

@CompoundingEverything Жыл бұрын

My biggest fear would be to either wake up under tow or wake up with somebody driving the truck not knowing you are in the back.....

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

Yeah those are my main fears as well

@SynerG4ce Жыл бұрын

Having worked on my fair-share of fleet vehicles at Ford Dealerships, I can tell you the WORST part of the 'stealth' is the fact that your cab isn't a disgusting POS, full of dust, work-receipts, dip-&-or-monster cans, random tools, PVC piping. I think the picture being painted is clear: the picture of neglect and treating-it-like-it-isn't yours.

@TheTechnoBarbarian Жыл бұрын

True. I might use some of those for super stealth operations

@c103110a 8 ай бұрын

I love the build. The only comment I have is: ditch the chemical coated pans, plastc utensils and paper plates. They are slowly killing you. Use cast iron pans, ceramic plates and stainless utensils. You'll live longer.

@johnnyreb8030 Жыл бұрын

I could live full time in that. I retire in 6 months and want to sell my house and everything. Do a box truck and live good. Plenty income and cash. no tax living in a truck!

@hardymichael533 Жыл бұрын

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