Hans Thurner built a motorhome himself over three months. After completion, he gave up his apartment and now lives full-time in the van, traveling from the North Cape to the Aegean Sea.

The owner of a 2021 Mercedes Vito W447 van with 214,000 km is seeking recommendations for converting it into a camper. Key issues involve removing the factory two-piece floor plate for insulation and soundproofing, and the legal installation of additional seats to maintain the vehicle's utility as a transporter.