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Video creator builds a hidden office in a camper van that deploys in three seconds Builds © RBB TODAY
JP Japan

Video creator builds a hidden office in a camper van that deploys in three seconds

Tory, a video creator running the YouTube channel Tory Delury, has built a workspace in his camper van that deploys in just three seconds. He used a GEEKOM AX8 Max Mini PC, a portable monitor attached to a drawer with heavy-duty Velcro, and wireless peripherals. An initial plan for three monitors was abandoned due to setup complexity and information overload. The key takeaway: in a confined space, simplicity and ease of daily use matter more than feature count.

Source: RBB TODAY JPN
British man converts old farm trailer into two-storey tiny house Builds © CPG Click Petróleo y Gas
GB United Kingdom

British man converts old farm trailer into two-storey tiny house

Jack McKenna, 22, from Colchester, Essex, bought an old farm trailer for £60 and spent three years transforming it into a two-storey tiny house on wheels. The project, costing around £5,000, uses recycled materials and includes a kitchen, bedroom, living area, and composting toilet. According to the ONS, 3.6 million Britons aged 20–34 live with their parents, highlighting the relevance of such alternatives.

Source: CPG Click Petróleo y Gas SPA
Couple with no renovation experience converts school bus into motorhome with full bathroom for $45,000 Builds © CPG Click Petróleo y Gas
US United States

Couple with no renovation experience converts school bus into motorhome with full bathroom for $45,000

Allison and Nick bought a school bus on eBay for $5,000 in 2018 and spent another $45,000 converting it into a livable motorhome. With no prior renovation skills, they learned the process from YouTube videos. In 2021, they sold their belongings, rented out their house, and began traveling with two dogs. The 12-meter bus now includes a full bathroom with bathtub, kitchen, and sleeping area.

Source: CPG Click Petróleo y Gas SPA
Woman converts ambulance into motorhome with kitchen and solar power for $26,000 Builds © CPG Click Petróleo y Gas
US United States

Woman converts ambulance into motorhome with kitchen and solar power for $26,000

Samantha Houle, 32, from Wisconsin, turned a used ambulance into a fully equipped motorhome with a kitchen and solar panels. The project cost $25,994, including $7,000 for the vehicle. Houle works remotely as a customer success manager and travels across the US, staying at campgrounds and friends' homes. The conversion took several months and was done with her father.

Source: CPG Click Petróleo y Gas SPA
Brazilian couple builds 27 m² motorhome for R$ 180,000 after facing high costs and lack of specialists Builds © CPG Click Petróleo y Gas
BR Brazil

Brazilian couple builds 27 m² motorhome for R$ 180,000 after facing high costs and lack of specialists

Robson Lunardi and Bel Albornoz, with no construction background, built the Araraúna motorhome on a chassis after finding professional services too expensive and scarce in Brazil. The 27 m² tiny house took about 15 months to complete and cost R$ 180,000. It includes two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, dry toilet, and off-grid energy systems.

Source: CPG Click Petróleo y Gas SPA
Citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus launch campervan conversion business in Portugal Builds © Jornal de Leiria
PT Portugal

Citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus launch campervan conversion business in Portugal

In Maceira (Leiria), the company Your Caravan has been founded by Anton Gafarov (Russia), Dimitry Plaskunou (Belarus) and Dimitry Semeniuk (Ukraine). The business focuses on converting vehicles into motorhomes. Despite the war between their home countries, the partners stated they maintain friendly relations and work as 'one family'.

Source: Jornal de Leiria POR
Kia Tasman transformed into extreme off-road camper Builds © Daily-Motor.Ru
AU Australia

Kia Tasman transformed into extreme off-road camper

Australian tuning company ARB has introduced a modification kit for the Kia Tasman pickup, turning it into an expedition vehicle. Exterior changes include a massive ARB Summit MKII front bumper, tubular side steps, a roof expedition rack, a pull-out kitchen, a roof tent, and a side awning. The engine remains stock — a 2.2-liter CRDi turbodiesel producing 209 hp and 440 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The suspension has been upgraded with an Old Man Emu 4×4 setup with MT64 shock absorbers, beadlock wheels, aggressive off-road tires, a winch, a snorkel, and recovery tracks. The release date and price of the kit have not yet been announced.

Source: Daily-Motor.Ru RUS
Prostřeno! contestant Lukáš Baumgartner plans to convert old van into motorhome Builds © Prima Fresh
CZ Czech Republic

Prostřeno! contestant Lukáš Baumgartner plans to convert old van into motorhome

Lukáš Baumgartner, a contestant on the cooking show Prostřeno!, stated that if he wins, he will use the prize money to buy an old van and convert it into a motorhome for weekend nature trips. The 31-year-old IT support specialist in the banking sector is combining work with distance learning for a bachelor's degree in software development. His girlfriend, with whom he watches the show, signed him up.

Source: Prima Fresh CES
Builds BY Belarus

Minsk family builds and rents out camper vans

Anton and Anastasia from Minsk launched the SKYcamper startup, building and renting out camper vans. The first project (blueprint) cost $500, and building the first camper cost an additional $3,500. The fleet currently includes three campers (Forest, Cornflower, Gray), with a fourth under construction. Rental prices range from 80 to 120 Belarusian rubles per day depending on the day of the week. According to the founders, all 2023 revenue was reinvested into building new campers, with the business breaking even.

Source: citydog.io RUS
Designer creates what he calls 'the smallest mobile home in the world' on a pickup base Builds © Estado de Minas - Em foco
BR Brazil

Designer creates what he calls 'the smallest mobile home in the world' on a pickup base

A Brazilian designer unveiled a micro mobile home with just 1.95 m² of living space, built on the chassis of a compact Japanese pickup truck. Instead of a conventional trailer, the project uses a light utility vehicle with a custom wooden cabin insulated with foam and clad in lightweight panels. The interior includes a mini kitchen with a sink and an alcohol stove, a portable toilet, a fold-out bed, and a rooftop solar panel with a battery. The design is intended for short trips and as a demonstration of ultra-compact living, not for full-time occupancy.

Source: Estado de Minas - Em foco POR
Builds US United States

Argentine fan drives 2,100 km in motorhome to follow national team

Hernán Romero, an Argentine living in New York, rented a motorhome, decorated it in the colors of the Albiceleste, and drove to Kansas City to support the national team during the tournament. He covered 2,100 km in 27 hours, spending around €15,000. Seven people live in the vehicle, which is adorned with images of Maradona, Messi, and Kempes. Romero hopes to get Messi's autograph on a drum.

Source: Diario AS SPA
Honda Vamos Hobio for 60,000 yen: Father-daughter DIY project Builds © Motor Fan｜自動車情報のモーターファン
JP Japan

Honda Vamos Hobio for 60,000 yen: Father-daughter DIY project

The owner bought a used Honda Vamos Hobio for 60,000 yen (approx. $400) for camping and car sleeping. Together with his daughter, he fully repainted the body for 20,000 yen (approx. $130) in a matte two-tone scheme (white top, grey bottom). Inside, they installed a homemade bed, table, and storage; outside, additional lights and LED markers were added. The project shows a low-cost approach to building a camper van from a kei truck.

Source: Motor Fan｜自動車情報のモーターファン JPN
Actress Kyung Soo-jin converts Kia Ray into a camper van Builds © 브런치
KR South Korea

Actress Kyung Soo-jin converts Kia Ray into a camper van

South Korean actress Kyung Soo-jin, known for driving a Mercedes, converted a compact Kia Ray into a camper van. The base model costs between 13.4 and 19.28 million won (approx. $10,000–$14,500), with conversion and tax incentives bringing the total to around 20 million won. The car features a 1.0L gasoline engine (76 hp, 9.7 kg·m torque), fuel economy of 12.6–12.9 km/L, and a height of 1700 mm for ample interior space. The electric version offers V2L functionality for powering devices while parked.

Source: 브런치 KOR

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