Tour of a Self-Built Box Truck Beach House

🚚Scott built a self-contained box truck to live as close as possible to his favorite surf spot in Orange County.

🌞The box truck is completely off-grid and features six lithium batteries, 1,600 watts of solar panels, and an all-electric setup.

🏠The interior of the box truck is designed to maximize space, with features such as a raised floor for storage and an L-shaped couch that lifts up to reveal the electrical system.

🚽The bathroom in the box truck includes a Jabsco toilet, which doesn't stink and flushes with water, providing a more comfortable experience than composting or RV toilets.

🏖️The box truck beach house has a unique exterior with foldable windows and an umbrella setup for outdoor enjoyment.

Why did Scott choose a box truck for his beach house?

—Scott chose a box truck because it meets his requirements for a commercial chassis that can handle the weight of the off-grid setup and provides a separate living space from the cab.

How long has Scott's box truck been running on solar power?

—Scott's box truck has been running on solar power alone for almost 3 years without ever being plugged into an outlet.

What are the unique features of the interior design?

—The interior design includes a raised floor for storage, an L-shaped couch that hides the electrical system, a full-size shower in the bathroom, and a cedar-lined ceiling.

Why did Scott choose a Jabsco toilet for the bathroom?

—Scott chose a Jabsco toilet because it doesn't produce odors, flushes with water, and provides a more comfortable experience than composting or RV toilets.

What are the outdoor features of the box truck beach house?

—The box truck beach house has foldable windows that allow for a nice breeze, an umbrella setup for shade, and storage drawers for surfboards and outdoor equipment.

00:00In this YouTube video, Scott takes us on a tour of his self-built box truck beach house in Orange County, California.

01:15Scott chose to build a box truck beach house to have a comfortable and convenient living space close to his favorite surf spot.

02:19The box truck beach house is completely off-grid, running on solar power from 1,600 watts of solar panels and six lithium batteries.

05:08Inside the box truck beach house, Scott has maximized the space by raising the floor for storage and incorporating an L-shaped couch that lifts up to reveal the electrical system.

10:58The bathroom in the box truck includes a Jabsco toilet, which doesn't stink and flushes with water, providing a more comfortable experience than composting or RV toilets.

12:42Scott built this box truck beach house for himself and his family to enjoy a unique and alternative lifestyle, spending summers by the beach and winters in the desert.