Lancia Thesis turned into a camper: sedan with roof tent

An Estonian enthusiast restored a Lancia Thesis (2002–2009) that was in non-running condition and converted it into a camper. A rigid roof tent with an area of 4 square meters was installed, rear suspension was reinforced, and a dual-battery power system was added. The 2.4 JTD diesel engine was found to be in good condition; the gearbox was repaired using 3D-printed parts.

Estonian enthusiast Allar rescued a Lancia Thesis from demolition, restored it using 3D-printed parts, and converted it into a camper. A rigid roof tent provides about 4 square meters of space, and 19-inch Jaguar XF wheels were fitted. The car can reach 140 km/h without excessive wind noise.

Estonian collector Allar (known as satsmotors) restored an abandoned Lancia Thesis and converted it into a camper. The 1998–2008 model with a 2.4-litre JTD turbodiesel was found by the roadside, where it had sat for about a year. After repairs including 3D-printed gear selector parts and replacement of electronic modules, a hard-shell roof tent with 4 sq m of living space was installed, along with upgraded rear shock absorbers and Jaguar XF wheels. The resulting camper is used for travel across Europe.

An Estonian enthusiast saved a rare Lancia Thesis from the scrapyard and converted it into a camper. The car was in poor condition: electronics were dead, the gear selector was broken, and there was rust. The owner restored the 2.4-liter diesel engine, 3D-printed some parts, installed a roof rack, a rigid tent for two people, a second battery, and reinforced the rear suspension. According to the owner, even equipped, the Thesis retains its comfort and can reach 140 km/h.

Estonian enthusiast Allar (@satsmotors) restored an abandoned 2002 Lancia Thesis, converting it into a camper with a 4-square-meter roof tent. The car was found in non-running condition and sold only for spare parts. During the restoration, the engine was replaced with a 2.4-liter JTD turbodiesel, electronic control unit faults were fixed, and some gear shift lever parts had to be 3D-printed due to unavailability.

In Estonia, enthusiast Allar rescued a rare Lancia Thesis sedan from scrapping and converted it into a camper. The car received a hard-shell roof tent providing about 4 sq m of space, a custom low-profile roof rack, 19-inch multi-spoke wheels from Jaguar XF, and a dual-battery system. According to the owner, the vehicle maintains highway comfort and can sustain 140 km/h without noticeable aerodynamic noise. Drawbacks: the 2.4-litre five-cylinder turbodiesel JTD feels outdated at low speeds due to turbo issues (sticking variable-geometry turbo, faulty boost pressure control valve).