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Eva from Delft designed and built a 15 sq m house as part of her graduation project. The house includes a toilet, shower and bathtub; construction took one year using recycled materials.
A camper conversion based on a Volvo 940 hearse built by Nilsson has been presented in the Netherlands. Nilsson, founded in 1945, specialized in lengthening Volvos for funeral, medical, and transport purposes. The cargo floor length matches a Volkswagen California, and the bed width exceeds that of a 240 hearse. After removing the partition and coffin frame, a mattress, refrigerator, folding chairs, table, and solar panel were installed. The camper weighs nearly the same as a Volvo 940 Estate but has a more powerful HPT engine (30 hp difference).
Lauren Garcia fully renovated a 1977 caravan for €400. The project started in January 2020 and included new cabinets, paint, and layout changes. Key features: aqua-blue color scheme, bunk bed, and built-in storage. The renovation was done with help from family and friends.
Dutch studio Square Glade Games has delayed the release of the cooperative game Outbound from April 23 to May 14. The developers cited a discovered technical issue that could affect gameplay and simultaneous launch across all platforms.
Dutch company VanTrack has introduced the LightCamp modular kit to convert the electric Kia PV5 van into a camper. The system features a removable kitchen module with an induction hob, a spacious cargo area, and integrated roof access with a tent. The base package costs approximately €10,000.
Vantrack presented the modular LightCamp concept for the electric Kia PV5 van at the Campervan Days exhibition in the Netherlands. The concept features a removable kitchen with an induction hob and sink, and a roof with a 96x65 cm panoramic skylight and sleeping area. The basic module kit is estimated to cost around 10,000 euros, while the Kia PV5 vehicle itself starts at 25,000 euros.
Vantrack (VanTrack) has unveiled the LightCamp modular system for the 2026 Kia PV5 electric van. The base kit, priced around €10,000, includes a pull-out kitchen with an induction hob and a removable sleeping area.
VANcreators, a company that converted Volkswagen vans into campers, has gone bankrupt. According to 52 affected customers, the company sold campers that were never delivered despite substantial down payments, or delivered them late and with defects. The total debt amounts to approximately 2.5 million euros. As of April 1, operations are being continued by a new company, BTC Builders, which did not assume the obligations of its predecessor.
A modified 2019 UAZ-452 is listed for sale in the Netherlands. The motorhome with 29,000 km mileage is offered for 49,500 euros, approximately 4.3 million rubles at the exchange rate of February 2022.
A camper based on a 2010 Iveco Massif off-roader is listed for sale on the Marktplaats platform. The vehicle features a pop-up roof with solar panels, kitchen equipment, and has 109,000 km on the odometer. The seller is asking 24,950 euros for it.
A Land Rover 109 converted into a motorhome is listed for sale on the Marktplaats platform. The vehicle is powered by a 2.25-liter engine producing 73 hp, runs on LPG, and is exempt from road tax. The asking price is 29,950 euros.
A couple with no construction experience built a tiny house using ChatGPT for planning and calculations. The AI assisted with material procurement and budget management but frequently provided inaccurate instructions. The project was completed in 2025 in the Netherlands, with human architectural expertise proving essential to verify the AI's suggestions.
A German enthusiast built an ultralight travel trailer for an e-bike with off-grid power. The construction uses building insulation foam, weighs 22 kg empty, and cost 300 euros. It features a solar panel for electricity. The project was a pandemic-era response, though the cramped design proved unsuitable for a second occupant.
The Shiver Offroad rally team has commissioned a new motorhome from Dutch company Expandable for the Dakar rally marathon. The vehicle is based on a three-axle MAN truck chassis and features a 9.6-meter living pod that expands from 2.6 to 4.8 meters in width, increasing interior space from 17 to 42 square meters. It is designed to autonomously house six people and includes sleeping quarters, a kitchen, work areas, a bathroom, and a laundry.
A Dutch man, Anno Huidekoper, purchased a former hearse and converted it into a camper van. He discussed the project on the Radio 538 morning show on December 15, 2025. He highlighted the vehicle's exceptionally wide bed as a key feature.
Motorhome owners are looking for budget options amid rising ownership costs. For instance, a 1987 Honda Acty with 66,823 km is listed for €6,400. Its advantages are low weight (779 kg), leading to road tax exemption, and simple mechanics, but the small engine (547 cc) requires adapting one's driving style.
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