Follow the full journey of our 8x8 overland truck — from the first stages of the build to creating our ultimate off-grid home on wheels, ready to take our family around the world. Every episode of the build, the challenges, the setbacks and the adventures that follow — all in one place.
Curated by: One Life Truck It (33 videos)
We’re 50% done with our 8x8 overland truck build… and everything is starting to get real. This is the turning point where it finally begins to look like a home. This truck build series documents the full transformation of a blank 8x8 truck into a custom off-grid adventure vehicle — covering design, fabrication, electrics, living space, and real life on the road. We’ve officially hit 50%… and the build is starting to feel real. 🚛🔥 In this episode, we reach a huge milestone as the truck begins to come together in a big way. You get to see what two motorbikes we have decided to take with us on our trip around the world and also most importantly get to test our crane and see if the two bikes fit. We take you on a show around of the full truck to show you the progress we have made so far. 📚 Grab Marie’s book “The Right Turn” here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GN9L6RLC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title If you’re interested in: • Overland truck builds • Off-grid camper conversions • Expedition vehicles • DIY fabrication & planning • Real, honest build journeys …you’re in the right place. 📺 New episodes drop EVERY SUNDAY — follow the build step by step and see how this 8x8 turns into a fully off-grid expedition vehicle. 🛠️ In this episode: • We reveal the two bikes we have chosen to take on our trip around the world We take you on a quick show around of the current progress we have made on the 8x8 overland truck build and we think we are over half way done - how exciting. 🚐 About the build This is a long-term project to create a fully off-grid 8x8 overland camper — built for remote travel, full-time living, and complete self-sufficiency. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is hidden. Every step matters. 🔔 Follow the journey 👍 Like the video if you enjoy real-world builds 💬 Drop a comment — we read everything 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss what comes next #8x8 #Overland #OffGrid #TruckBuild #OverlandCamper #ExpeditionVehicle #VanLife #TruckConversion #DIYBuild #OverlandLife