Select currency
Popular
—
Report a problem
Choose one or more regions to personalize your feed
Marcos Heinrich, Oriol Roig, and Manel Rusiol opened the surf school O Ancoradoiro in Louro, Galicia. They converted an abandoned caravan into an office. The school started operating in June 2026.
Two groups of Argentine fans have embarked on RV journeys to support their national team at the World Cup in the US. One family from Kansas City customized an RV in team colors, while a couple from San Juan arrived in Kansas in a Yafar Joven.
California-based Bossi Vans has unveiled the Goliath, a camper built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2024 4x4. The vehicle features 34-inch BFGoodrich KO3 tires, King suspension, a reinforced CAtuned front bumper, and a Warn winch. Inside, it includes two folding benches, a kitchen with an Isotherm Cruise 200 refrigerator, convection microwave, and sink, plus a rear lounge with two sofas. Off-grid capability is supported by an 800 Ah lithium battery, 3000 W inverter, two 175 W Renogy solar panels, and a 113 L fresh water tank.
British workshop Custom Built Campervans converted a Peugeot Boxer L4 into a permanent home for a diver. The key feature is a bed that lowers from the ceiling, freeing up space for gear. The campervan includes a kitchen, bathroom, 628 Ah battery system, and Truma heating.
A couple is converting a cargo van into a camper. During the rough-in stage, they installed wooden furring strips for the ceiling and packed the wall cavities with sheep's wool insulation. The wool is effective for temperature control but creates a strong odor. They also added sound-dampening panels over the wheel wells.
A 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan has been converted into a drift car. It features a 5.3-liter LS-based truck V8 with a twin-turbo setup sourced from eBay and a Tremec TKX-600 5-speed manual gearbox. The build is intended for track use, not street driving. Boost was set at 5 psi, with plans to increase it to 10 psi.
Blogger Mayayan, host of the YouTube channel MAYAYAN CAMP, demonstrated 10 improvements made to her camper van HAPPY1+City. Modifications include installing a fan, mirror, organizing storage in the kitchen and entrance area, and extending the faucet for easier dishwashing. The final change was adding a microwave oven. The video was filmed at an RV park attached to a roadside station in Chiba Prefecture.
Canadian company Moonlit Campers from Whistler has unveiled a camper van based on the Ram ProMaster. The exterior is discreet, but the interior features a Japandi style with Roman clay walls, a slatted ceiling, and wood-effect vinyl flooring. A key feature is a hidden bathroom under a hinged countertop, including a waterproof wall, wooden shower mat, and portable toilet. The van includes a HappiJac lift bed, two 175W solar panels, a 400 Ah battery, and a 60-liter grey water tank, enabling off-grid living for multiple people.
Installing a heavy-duty swivel seat base for $300 integrates the front cab into the living area of a campervan. The modification takes about 30 minutes and does not require removing the front end. The passenger seat rotates 180 degrees, creating additional lounge space without increasing the vehicle's length.
A used RJH 675 caravan, built to resemble a horse trailer, has been listed on Kleinanzeigen in Germany. The 2015 model features a slide-out living area, a large shower, and a rear garage. Asking price is €69,900, down from €149,000 new.
At the third classic bus meeting in Eskişehir, Turkey, the Bozdağ couple exhibited a motorhome converted from a 1985 model bus. They bought it as scrap for 55,000 Turkish lira in 2022 and spent 5 million lira over three years on the conversion. The interior includes household appliances, a kitchen, bathroom, and toilet. The owners use the motorhome for travel, work, and event participation.
At a classic bus festival in Eskişehir, Turkey, a couple converted a 1985 scrapped bus into a fully equipped motorhome over three years. The bus was purchased for 55,000 Turkish lira in 2022, with conversion costs reaching approximately 5 million lira. The interior includes a kitchen, bathroom, washing machine, oven, and refrigerator. The owners plan to live in the motorhome full-time after their children finish school.
Turkey
3
A Turkish couple, Serkan and Rukiye Bozdağ, bought a scrapped 1985 bus for 55,000 lira and spent 3.5 years converting it into a fully equipped motorhome. The project cost 5 million lira, featuring a kitchen, shower, toilet, and appliances.
In Leißling, Germany, the hotel 'Schöne Aussicht' now offers a new accommodation option — a converted 11-meter American school bus. Owner Matthias Haß transformed the former school vehicle into a motorhome available for rent. The bus has been on the hotel grounds since January 2025.
Teemu Tuoma from Pello converted a Scania truck cabin into a sauna and also built a motorhome from a truck chassis. The project took two years, with Tuoma preferring older vehicle models.
Andrea (24) and Jørn Ivar Pettersen (25) from Alta spent ten months converting a former postal vehicle into a camper. The project involved rust treatment and hands-on learning. The couple now plans to travel across Europe.
Winnipeg-based clothing company Mondetta has spent $500,000 converting an RV into a mobile showroom for its Modern Ambition brand. The vehicle will travel across Canada, complementing new stores planned for Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. The announcement was made during ScaleUP week, a series of business growth events.
A TikTok user known as brica.kamperica converted a Fiat 500 into a mini camper van and set off from Serbia to Portugal. The route covers 10 countries over 60 days. The vehicle is equipped with a 30-liter water tank, a battery-powered shower, and a foldable bed.
The author completed a DIY campervan conversion in six weeks. Key installations include a kitchen console with magnetic latch drawers, wall panels, bench seating, and a hidden slide-out fridge drawer. Sheep wool was used for insulation. The project transitioned from raw construction to a functional living space.
South African overlanding outfitter Bushwakka has started taking orders for the Kamelback Camper, built on the Toyota Land Cruiser Series 70. The conversion includes a sleeping area, toilet, shower, gas stove, and power system with optional solar panels. Pricing starts at $33,000. The company plans to expand to North America.
Install OpenVan.camp
Get quick access and offline reading.
The app is already installed on this device.
Use your browser menu to install or add to home screen.
Русский
English
Spanish
Portuguese
German
French
