🛠️ Empieza la CAMPERIZACIÓN de nuestro CAMIÓN CAMPER 🚚😵 Vivir en ruta - Capítulo 1

Summary

The summary provides an overview of Oscar and Blanca's 6-year journey living on the road in different vehicles. It chronicles the start of their latest adventure - converting a 2006 Mercedes truck into a campervan. It details the custom stainless steel water tanks being built and installing special features like a false floor for storage. It conveys the excitement of finally bringing their designs to life with the help of conversion expert Chavi as they transform the truck into their dream motorhome.

Takeaways

• 😊 Óscar and Blanca have been living on the road for 6 years in different vehicles, now converting a 2006 Mercedes truck into a camper
• 👷‍♂️ They are working with Chavi at his Vancraft workshop to custom build the camper interior from scratch
• 🚛 The truck has a large 5.45m long and 3.75m high box, allowing for lots of space to design their perfect mobile home
• 🔨 They have started by building a raised false floor for storage underneath and installing 2 custom stainless steel water tanks
• 🛠 A key reason for choosing Vancraft is their willingness to make adaptations and custom inventions for the truck camper
• 🪟 The camper design includes huge solar power system, lithium batteries, and other innovative technologies
• 🚰 Water filtration system from Overland Water will let them drink water from anywhere in the world
• 🌡️ Heating and hot water system is latest technology from Autoterm - their Combi Boil 9L boiler plus Air 2D diesel heater
• ✅ Working with Gest Tecnica to ensure every element meets legal standards before getting certified
• 😍 Exciting to see their camper ideas becoming a reality as the build progresses

Q & A

What type of vehicle are Oscar and Blanca converting into a motorhome?

They are converting a 2006 Mercedes truck with a 5.45m long and 3.75m tall box.

Why did they decide to buy a truck instead of another type of vehicle?

They explain the reasons in another video, but main factors were space, quality, and ability to customize it to their needs.

Who is helping them with the conversion?

They are working with Chavi at his Vancraft workshop, who has experience with conversions and custom fabrication.

What water tanks are they installing?

A 700L fresh water tank made of stainless steel, and a 300L grey water tank, both custom built to fit the space.

What type of heating system will the truck have?

Two Autoterm Air 2D diesel air heaters, and a Combi Boil 9L boiler for hot water.

What solar power setup will they install?

A custom DSP Camper electrical system with a large solar panel array and lithium batteries.

How will they ensure safe drinking water?

An Overland Water system to filter and sanitize water from any source while traveling.

What certification will the conversion have?

Gest Tecnica will handle ensuring all aspects meet legal requirements for approval.

Where are they documenting the full conversion?

In a YouTube video series showing the full process over multiple episodes.

What aspects still need to be completed?

Framing the false floor, installing furniture, electrical and plumbing systems, appliances, etc.