Adventurous Couple Crafts Ultimate Overland Truck
Kara and Jason have been camping together ever since they got married, and they built this custom truck “beasty” from scratch, using a f-550 chassis and aluminum exoskeleton. They have successfully taken it through off-road adventures and have an open-concept storage system that keeps things organized.
From the collapsible bins to the Sous-Vide heater element, they have thought of everything to make their life easier. Join us as we take a closer look at this non-traditional home on wheels and get some inspiration for your own epic adventure!
Contents
- 1 The Ultimate Overland Truck: A Custom-Built Beast on an f-550 Chassis
- 2 From Tents to Trucks: How This Adventurous Couple Built Their Dream Home on the Road
- 3 Off-Grid Living: Sustainable Water and Electricity Systems for Extended Travel
- 4 The Kitchen of a Mobile Home: Creative Cooking and Storage Solutions
- 5 The Open-Concept Storage System: How This Couple Keeps Everything in Place on Bumpy Roads
- 6 Q&A
The Ultimate Overland Truck: A Custom-Built Beast on an f-550 Chassis
Experience the ultimate Overland truck with Kara and Jason’s custom-built beast on an f-550 chassis, lovingly called “Beasty.” This non-traditional mobile tiny home is a true masterpiece, built from the ground up. The frame is a 3/16-inch plate aluminum exoskeleton with honeycomb composite panel panels to fill out the mid-sections. This Overland camper is meant for off-road, rough road usage, and is built similar to the Turtle 5 camper turtle expeditions. Kara and Jason searched for two years to find exactly this chassis and researched all the parts they needed to fit it.
Inside Beasty, Kara and Jason have everything they need for off-grid living. They have a little bar sink, air over water, and tanks on the other side. They try to conserve water and have 5 5-gallon water tanks that can sustain them for up to 2 weeks off-grid. They also have an Engel fridge freezer that can be set to either fridge or freezer mode, allowing them to sustain themselves with food for two weeks. All of their appliances are run off of their lithium battery bank that is charged by their solar panel.
To conserve space, all the kitchen supplies are organized into collapsible bins that can easily be tucked away. They also have an induction cooktop and a sous-vide heater element for cooking. One can use a heater element in a water bath and add vacuum-packed meat to heat the internal temperature of the water to perfection. This doubles as a shower heater element. Kara and Jason have also kept storage spacious with collapsible plastic containers to make things more accessible.
One of the coolest features of the truck is that when they touch the breaks, all the drawers lock down. Tools and extra truck parts are stored in the back area, along with clothing, footwear, towels, paper products, and a huge dog bed, making sure their furry friend enjoys the same comfort. With this open-concept storage, it is easy to tuck away bins when not in use. Enjoy the ultimate Overland living experience with Kara and Jason’s Beasty.
From Tents to Trucks: How This Adventurous Couple Built Their Dream Home on the Road
Kara and Jason have built their dream home on the road with their custom-built Overland camper named Beasty. The rig is built completely from scratch on an f-550 chassis, with a 3/16 inch plate aluminum exoskeleton and honeycomb composite panel panels to fill out the mid-sections. The couple started with a tent and moved up to a tent trailer and a 22-foot trailer, but their desire for more durability and offroad use led them to research and find exactly this chassis for their build.
Inside Beasty, the couple has designed the space to maximize storage and efficiency. They have a little bar sink with air over water tanks and a 5.5-gallon water supply. They also have a True Induction cooktop and an Engel fridge freezer that can be set to act as a fridge or freezer. All the appliances run off of their lithium battery bank, which is charged by solar power. They have also included a trash and recycling area and kitchen supplies, as well as a unique Sous-vide heater element that they use for cooking and heating their shower water.
One of the most impressive features of the design is the storage. The couple has kept it super open-concept with collapsible storage bins that they can easily pull out and use or tuck away as needed. They also have a set of lips to prevent items from sliding out, but after some significant off-road trips, they haven’t had anything fall out. They have also included ample space for their camera gear and a huge dog bed for their furry companion.
Overall, Kara and Jason’s journey from tents to trucks has resulted in a beautiful and functional tiny home on wheels that they can take anywhere their adventurous spirit leads them. Beasty may be unconventional, but it suits their needs perfectly and allows them to explore the great outdoors in comfort and style.
Off-Grid Living: Sustainable Water and Electricity Systems for Extended Travel
Beasty, the custom-built Overland camper built on an f-550 chassis, is the perfect example of sustainable off-grid living. The camper is equipped with a sustainable water and electricity system which allows the couple to stay off-grid for up to two weeks.
The camper’s water system comprises of an air over water tank and five 5-gallon jugs, which are enough for their needs. To conserve water, the couple has installed a bar sink and a True Induction Cooktop, which is powered by their lithium battery bank that’s charged by their solar panel system. They also have an Engel fridge freezer that can double as a fridge or a freezer.
One of the interesting features of the camper’s electricity system is the lithium battery bank that powers all their appliances, including their Sous-vide heater element, which they use to cook their food as well as heat their shower water. When the heater element is placed in a water bath along with the vacuum-packed meat, it heats the internal temperature of the water to the required meat internal temperature. The couple’s lithium battery bank is charged by their solar panel system, which is monitored by Jason.
Beasty’s storage system is quite impressive with collapsible bins that allow for easy access to their supplies. The bins are stored in the open-concept area and are easy to pull out, use, and tuck back. The couple has also ensured their gear is secure during travel with lockable drawers that automatically lock when the brakes are applied. Finally, they’ve kept their storage system flexible, allowing them to reorganize when needed.
The Kitchen of a Mobile Home: Creative Cooking and Storage Solutions
The kitchen of the Beasty is a great example of creative cooking and storage solutions in a mobile home. Despite being built on a truck chassis, the kitchen is equipped with everything needed for cooking on the road. The true induction cooktop is powered by the lithium battery bank that is charged by solar panels. The Engel fridge freezer is also a great addition as it can be set to either freeze or refrigerate depending on the need.
One of the most impressive features of the Beasty’s kitchen is the sous-vide heater element. This is a perfect solution for cooking meat on the go since the heater element heats up the water bath to the perfect temperature for cooking meat, ensuring that it is not overcooked. The heater element also serves a dual purpose as it is used to heat the shower water. The dollar store spice rack containers and utensils make for easy organization, and the pots and pans are stored in a magnetic bottom cabinet. Another useful feature of the Beasty’s kitchen is its ability to lock all its drawers down when breaking.
In terms of storage, the Beasty’s kitchen is a perfect example of an open-concept design. Karen and Jason have made use of collapsible bins that can be easily pulled out and stored away. The storage bins hold everything from clothing and footwear to towels and paper products. These bins are organized by function so everything is easy to find. A huge dog bed is also provided for the furry member of the family. Overall, Karen and Jason have managed to create a functional and ingenious kitchen in the Beasty, which is a great inspiration for anyone looking to build a tiny home on wheels.
The Open-Concept Storage System: How This Couple Keeps Everything in Place on Bumpy Roads
This unique mobile tiny home is built on an f-550 chassis that was custom-built from the ground up by Karen and Jason. The frames are made of 3/16 inch plate aluminum exoskeleton with honeycomb composite panel panels that fill out the mid sections. The couple loves camping and has been doing so ever since they were married, starting with a tent and moving up to a tent trailer and then to a 22-foot trailer. However, as they wanted something better suited for off-roading and rough roads usage, they chose to build the turtle 5 camper, which is built on exactly the same chassis.
On the inside, they have an open-concept storage system that allows them to keep everything organized and in place, even on bumpy roads. They have a little bar sink, air-over-water tanks, a true induction cooktop, Engel fridge freezer, and kitchen supplies that are kept in containers and utensils. They also have a dollar store spice rack, coffee supplies, and a sous-vide heater element which is used for cooking and heating shower water.
The couple’s appliances run off of their lithium battery bank, which is charged by their solar panel. Their garbage and recycling bins are also located within the storage system, as well as their camera gear, tools, and extra truck parts. They keep their things in collapsible storage bins, which allows them to easily pull out a bin when they need it, and tuck it back away when they’re done. The bottom line is that the open-concept storage system has been working out really well for Karen and Jason, and they have been able to sustain themselves off-grid for around two weeks with it.
Q&A
What is the YouTube video about?
The video is about an adventurous couple who crafted the ultimate overland truck, which serves as their mobile tiny home for off-road and rough road explorations.
Why did they name the truck Beasty?
Lots of people come by and say, “it’s such a beast,” so the name beasty kind of stuck.
How did they build the truck?
The couple built the truck from the ground up on an f-550 chassis, adding a 3/16th inch plate aluminum exoskeleton with honeycomb composite panel panels to fill out the mid sections.
What led them to building this truck?
The couple had been camping ever since they were married, and they started out in a tent, then moved up to a tent trailer, then a bigger 22-foot trailer, which they all shook to pieces. They realized they needed something more hardened and meant for off-road or rough roads usage, so they did some research and found the Turtle 5 camper on exactly this chassis and built in a similar way, which they used as a template.
What appliances do they have in the truck?
All their appliances are run off their lithium battery bank, which is charged by their solar panels. They have a bar sink, air over water, a true induction cooktop, an Engel fridge freezer, a sous-vide heater element for cooking and heating shower water, and some other kitchen supplies.
What storage solutions do they have in the truck?
They have storage bins that are collapsible, easy to pull out and put on the counter, and tuck back when not in use. They also have some magnetic drawers that lock down when they touch the brakes and keep their camera gear and tools. They keep their pantry, clothing, footwear, towels, and paper products in other bins, and they have a huge dog bed for their canine companion.
And that concludes our adventure with Karen and Jason’s ultimate overland truck, lovingly called “Beasty”. With its custom-built features and thoughtful design, it’s no wonder this beast of a home on wheels garnered the attention it deserved. From its sturdy frame to its impressive storage options, it’s clear that Karen and Jason didn’t just settle for any ordinary mobile home. They crafted an abode that perfectly matches their lifestyle – adventurous, off-grid, and full of wonders.