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An owner of a Ruifeng M3 minivan has converted it into a camper. A report details the transformation of a standard van into a travel living space.
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An owner of a Ruifeng M3 minivan has converted it into a camper. A report details the transformation of a standard van into a travel living space.
An owner of a Ruifeng M3 minivan has converted it into a camper. A report details the transformation of a standard van into a travel living space.
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Updated: 15.08.2026
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An owner of a five-seat M3 converted the vehicle into a camper with minimal cost. Modifications include a foldable table, reclining seats, a stainless steel sink, and a rechargeable faucet. Total expenses were approximately 99 yuan.
The Refine M3 camper conversion offers a budget of 20,000-30,000 yuan for self-contained long-distance travel, suitable for solo or duo travelers. Owners report that folding the rear seats creates a 1.7m by 1.9m bed, comfortable for a 1.75m tall person. The vehicle has been tested over 20,000 km along the Ming Great Wall and 2,500 km from Guangdong to Hunan with zero breakdowns, running on 92-octane gasoline. Total conversion cost (purchase, preparation, modification) is about 50,000-80,000 yuan, far less than a factory RV. Economically, a 20-day trip can save about 5,000 yuan in accommodation and dining, with fuel consumption around 8-9L/100km. The conversion involves only folding seats and adding non-fixed items, requiring no registration, but original seats must remain intact.
The Refine M3, a 100,000-yuan-class MPV, is often used as a base for camper conversions, but modifications are only for stationary use; lying down while driving poses serious safety and legal risks. The JAC Refine M3 Plus is 5.14 meters long with a 2,810 mm wheelbase, allowing a 1.9 m × 1.3 m double bed or a 1.8 m × 1.2 m bed by rotating the middle seats. Owner Zeng Zhaoqing drove 2,500 km from Guangdong to Hunan, living in the vehicle, confirming the plan's reliability. However, folding the rear seats destroys the original restraint system; at 50 km/h, a 10 kg child generates 300 kg of force, impossible for an adult to hold. Unauthorized structural changes violate Article 16 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, risking fines or insurance denial. Conversion costs start at 500 yuan (mattress and brackets), with practical setups typically 2,000–5,000 yuan.
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