Many car owners dream of having their own motorhome on wheels, thanks to which they can easily travel with their family to various places. But a family cannot always afford to buy a motorhome, so many people make it themselves. To do this you will need a little:
But, in addition to this, you should have a high-quality, and most importantly, reliable vehicle that can accommodate a motorhome on wheels.
So what needs to be done? Before you build a camper yourself, you should attend legal advice. Such modernization of the car requires legalization. Each country has different requirements.
The first step is a DIY camper
The entire process of creating such a design can be divided into several stages:
- performing external work;
- performing interior work;
- ensuring the camper's water supply;
- supply and connection of gasification and electricity systems;
- placement of furniture;
- minor work.
After this, you will be able to travel in campers at any free time.
Number of seats
As an example of creating a camper, let's take an ordinary average van. If the van will be operated by only two people, there will be plenty of space. If the family has more people, then it is necessary to consider an additional number of places. Do not forget that all seats must be equipped with seat belts.
Determine in advance how many sleeping places your motorhome will have. There are very good option their increase. Set up bunk beds inside. You can also make a bed that will “fall out” from under the roof. This will help save camper space.
On at this stage layout you must have a clear plan for the internal structure. Of course, you can make your own adjustments during installation, but the basis must be thought out to the smallest detail.
External works
First of all, take care of the cleanliness of the inside of the campsite. The area should not contain dirt, dust, or significant defects. This will be the key to the successful formation of a motorhome.
You should also plan the form in general outline. In addition to the plan, you can make sketches on paper.
The body part rarely has windows, which is disastrous for traveling in campers. Plan where best to install windows for maximum viewing. In addition, they will open up the flow of fresh air and allow the sun's rays to penetrate, which will create additional lighting. Windows can be chosen in completely different shapes, types and structures. Everything will depend solely on your preferences, as well as the characteristics of the body part.
Additional holes in the body
When creating a camper with your own hands, do not forget to make several holes:
- to remove gas in case of leakage;
- for ventilation;
- for output from the heater;
- for water filler necks.
Of course, you can do some of them after creating the camper, but this can be much more problematic. It is best to do everything at once and in advance. But this should only be done if you are absolutely sure that these holes will be located in exactly those places.
Areas with an exposed layer of metal should be immediately treated with a layer of primer to prevent corrosion.
Carrying out interior work
How to arrange the inside of a camper? You should create partitions between the front seats and the main part of the body with your own hands. But if you wish, you don’t have to do them. The installation of the partition is also different. It can be secured with screws or welded to the body itself. If necessary, use a grinder at this stage.
When using an angle grinder, do not forget about safety equipment. Work with it carefully, especially if you are using the tool for the first time. Do not forget to wear safety glasses over your eyes, and also make sure that the circle is securely fastened. Also, while working with an angle grinder, sparks will fly, which, if they hit the glass, will create defects. Therefore, make sure to close it securely in advance.
Insulation
A layer of insulation for a mini camper is very important. From its quality and correct installation The temperature inside will depend, as well as sound insulation. There are a large number of materials on the market various companies. Their choice will be entirely individual, based on the characteristics of the environment, financial situation, and body type.
The insulation must be cut into small pieces and carefully glued on. Main feature and the main thing is protection from moisture. If the insulation layer does not cope with its immediate responsibility, remove it.
To cover the hull, prepare in advance:
A thick layer of plywood should be used on the side covers. This is done so that it can withstand the weight of the furniture that will be mounted directly on it.
The side walls need to apply adhesive that can withstand a large range different temperatures. Use it to glue the insulation to the side walls. Multi-temperature adhesive is used because the van will be used in different conditions: both in severe frosts and in the scorching summer sun. Additionally, heating is provided. If the glue does not have all the necessary properties, the sealant and coating will simply disappear.
Camper sheathing
The covering of the motorhome begins from the roof itself to the floor covering. First of all, we install the insulating and cladding layer and only after that we smoothly move on to If you are equipping an exclusively winter camper, then the sealant layer should be increased and further compacted.
To ensure sufficient space for insulation, use wooden planks, which are mounted to the floor. Fastening must be done using a special sealant that matches the coating. After this, a layer of insulation is laid, and then they are covered with plywood. The plywood itself is attached using screws or sealant. Do not forget about the location of the water supply, gas cables and electrical cables.
Water supply
A mandatory condition for the water supply of a mobile home is that it must have a supply running water. To do this, install a couple of cans of water under the sink. Installed pump will produce the required water flow to the tap.
If desired, the camper can be provided and hot water. This will be convenient if you want to place a shower. To do this, you need to place large water tanks under the body of the motorhome. For connection heating system You will need to purchase and install additional hoses.
Don't forget about wastewater. They can be removed using a hose placed in the floor, or the water can be drained into a portable tank. The container should be emptied at the earliest short terms, because in the summer it will leak and in the winter it will simply freeze. You can also install a toilet.
Gasification and electricity
The installation of gas and electrical hoses must be entrusted exclusively to qualified specialists. At the slightest mistake self-installation this can lead to a disastrous outcome.
A propane tank can be used for cooking. You can do without it by replacing the container with a regular electric stove. The cylinder must be stored in a separate place.
The camper's electrical system consists of a charger, battery, control panel and wiring system.
Gas supply and electricity play a very important role in a camper-trailer. In the case of a trip to nature far beyond the city limits, the autonomy of both systems should be at the maximum level.
Furniture
If you wish, you can use absolutely any furniture you like. You can purchase elements of new furniture or design and make it yourself.
Almost everyone who owns a camper leaves extremely positive reviews. You can create more than just a small family motorhome on wheels. It is also quite possible to make huge off-road campers. The choice is yours!
A mobile home is a type of transport that is both housing and a means of transportation. This type of housing gained its popularity at the beginning of the last century.
By standard, a mobile home must accommodate eight people. Each resident has their own sleeping place, there is still small kitchen. Other amenities and equipment may vary depending on the specific model, but in most cases there are also:
More expensive models have a bathroom consisting of (often replacing a chair, which gives several additional meters of free space), a washbasin and a shower. Sometimes mobile homes are equipped with showers.
Pay attention! In a motorhome, the driver and passenger seats are movable, as a result of which they become an addition to the living space when parked. The tail is often equipped with a separate room with U-shaped furniture.
Story
Mass production of mobile homes began in the last century, although some historians believe there were earlier home-built equivalents. They were small vans equipped for living people (mainly cattle breeders).
The first mobile home mounted on a conventional automobile chassis was introduced in 1938 by Jennings.
Types of mobile homes
There are several classifications of motorhomes. So, according to the design features:
Depending on their purpose, they are divided into:
- those used as long-term/permanent housing;
- those used for travel.
In the first case there are more comfortable conditions, while frequently moving structures are extremely rarely divided into actual living space and a cabin.
Categories
Let's look at each of the categories in detail.
C-class
Small-sized houses intended for short trips. Usually made on the basis of SUVs, so at night the cabin can be converted into a double bed (if desired).
B-class
The only difference between it and the C-class is the berth - it is stationary and located at the rear of the vehicle. Very popular among young couples (at least in America).
A-class
Such houses, which look like a regular bus, are the most comfortable and, therefore, the most expensive. They are built on the basis of trucks, so from the point of view of transport classification they belong to category “C”.
They are distinguished by a large windshield, a fixed driver's seat and retractable partitions that form different zones and separate sleeping places. Moreover, such structures are autonomous, equipped with a generator, have gas and a large supply of water.
Several additional categories can be distinguished.
About the name
The term “motorhome” (another name is “camper”) often refers to a car caravan.
Pay attention! Campers are called B- and C-class trailers, while motorhomes are exclusively A-class models.
It is also worth noting that in some countries, all motorhomes without exception are called vinebago.
Turning a car into a motorhome will require a lot of effort and time, as well as the appropriate equipment.
Pay attention! First, you should study this issue from a legal point of view. Different registration organizations view home-built motorhomes differently, and it would be a shame if the vehicle ends up being illegal.
Stage 1. First, the number of residents is determined and, based on this, the vehicle and internal “stuffing” are selected. A detailed design plan is drawn up - this can be done on paper, but it is better to use a computer.
Stage 2. Next, the car body is cleared. If dents are identified, they are removed and the peeling paint is cleaned off. Several windows (if there were none) are installed in the building for lighting and fresh air.
Stage 3. Cut out ventilation holes and valves for gas supply. All areas of bare metal are coated with a primer to protect against corrosion and aggressive environmental influences.
Stage 4. The house is finished with thermal insulation material.
Pay attention! To do this you need to use exclusively quality materials, saving is highly undesirable. In addition, the material from which the hardware (metal fasteners) are made must be similar to the metal of the car body - this is for additional protection from rusting.
Stage 5. The inner surface of the motorhome is finished.
- carpeting;
- moisture-resistant plywood.
Thick panels with padded strips for mounting furniture are inserted into the side walls. It is typical that first it is better to level the ceiling, and only after that move on to the walls.
Stage 6. After installing the furniture, you should take care of the water supply. To do this, you can place several cans of water under the sink and install small pumps. In addition, you can install large tanks - for example, for taking a shower.
Pay attention! Don’t forget about wastewater - another tank is installed for this. An ordinary garden structure can be used as a toilet.
Step 7. For cooking and heating, as noted earlier, it is better to use propane gas. The cylinder is located in the lower part of the body, as well as an additional hole for ventilation. This can be explained quite simply: propane weighs more than air, so in the event of a leak, such safety measures will prevent dire consequences.
Stage 8. All that remains is to take care of the energy supply. The best option– a powerful rechargeable battery equipped with an external charging outlet.
Mobile home made from an old trailer
Our trailer-trailer costs about 500,000 rubles. The amount is impressive, so if you have the opportunity to purchase an old one car trailer, then you can build a small motorhome with your own hands. For this you will need:
- trailer (necessarily with a strong chassis);
- wooden elements (slats, bars, carriage planks);
- plywood;
- metal profile (for roofing);
- fittings made in the same style;
- a set of appropriate tools.
Manufacturing technology
Such a motorhome will be a trailer with a rear part. By the way, it is better to make the bed the entire width of the structure - this way it will connect the side walls and thereby increase rigidity. The bay window will be manufactured later and equipped with a custom block. The door is installed Dutch type– it will consist of two halves.
Stage 1. The trailer is disassembled, the chassis is thoroughly cleaned and coated with anti-corrosion paint. A frame is constructed from pine boards, and supports are cut out in appropriate places.
Stage 2. A frame is constructed from slats with a cross-section of 2x2 cm; an oak slat with a cross-section of 3x3 cm is additionally installed in each corner. A horizontal slat is tied on top of the frame.
It is advisable to use lining of different thicknesses:
- for side walls – 6 mm;
- for front and rear – 19 mm.
Pay attention! For thermal insulation, you can lay the lining in two layers.
Stage 3. The floor is covered with plywood sheets. Poplar beams are used for the roof - they are screwed along the frame in increments of 30 cm. Plywood is fixed on the beams, on top of which moisture-resistant material and a metal profile of small cross-section.
Stage 4. There will be only one window in the building (if you do not count the door) - at the top of the back wall. It is advisable to make the window in the form of a bay window.
The door lock in such designs is located at the bottom, but you can put another one - an additional one - at the top. In addition, the door is equipped with a small casement window.
Stage 5. It is recommended to equip a table that extends from under the bed (as was once the case on Great Britain trains). For this purpose, special lockers are formed under the bed. By the way, lower space can also be used as a sleeping place.
In addition, shelves and a removable ladder are built from wood.
Letter of the law
None additional permission not required if the dimensions of the mobile home do not exceed:
- 400 cm in height;
- 255 cm wide;
- 100 cm in length (excluding the part that does not protrude beyond the trailer).
If the dimensions are larger, then the motorhome is transported according to special rules (flashing lights, escort, etc.). Of course, this only applies to caravans.
Organizing a mobile home business
At the construction of motorhomes it is possible to organize own business. There are four options for developing such a business.
Option #1. Production of houses for sale for summer holidays or living in the country. This will not require serious material costs, since the houses will be of a simplified design - for example, without insulation.
Option #2. Rent out mobile homes. It's relative new business, and everything new can be very expensive. Number of motorhomes in in this case grows as the customer base grows.
Option #3. Make mobile eateries or shops.
Option number 4 is also the most interesting. It consists of creating a car park and its further use as a hotel. The main thing here is to divide the trailers into budget, premium and middle class.
For a more detailed introduction to construction technology, watch the thematic video.
Video - DIY mobile home
There are probably very few people who would not like to travel and at the same time spend the night at home, without using the services of hotels or hotels. Many will say that this is impossible and any trip is accompanied by a hotel room. However, there is a solution - a motorhome or motorhome. You've probably seen such mobile structures in foreign films. And this is not strange, because let’s say in America, according to statistics, every 3 residents have a mobile home.
Such a house is not only convenient and comfortable, but also significantly saves money, since the question of finding housing disappears. You can talk about the advantages of a motorhome for a long time, and there really are many of them. However, there is one drawback - a motorhome is not a cheap pleasure. But if you have patience and hard work, there is a way out - to build a mobile home on wheels with your own hands.
The main need for such a house is travel, which you can easily go on with your family and even small children. A motorhome is also useful for business trips; you don’t have to look for hotels, book rooms, collect luggage and carry it with you.
The main thing is that the driver is experienced, with good driving experience and, of course, with a positive attitude towards this type of transport.
Motorhome: what you need for comfort
Although the house will be in the form of a mobile home, this does not mean that it should not be comfortable and satisfy the minimum needs of the owners.
Home lighting
To supply light to a mobile home you will need:
- rechargeable battery;
- charger;
- wire system for subsequent electrical wiring;
- panel for controlling the supply of electricity.
Heating for home
To heat your home, you can use several types of heaters, this can be standalone view and a gas cylinder. It is preferable to use gas, since in addition to heat it will provide the possibility of cooking.
If you choose heating using gas, then you will have to seek help from a specialist. Of course, building everything with your own hands from start to finish is commendable, but you should remember the safety of passengers.
Air (ventilation) for home
Ventilation is very important, especially when using gas. In this case, there should be several holes, and one of them will be as low as possible.
For comfort: water, bathroom, kitchen
No housing will be comfortable if it lacks basic amenities. Think carefully about where exactly the kitchen, mini portable dry closet and shower will be located. Also don’t forget about water tanks and water pumps.
It is better to send the water that will be drained into a large bucket located under the body. To do this, you can use a special hose that should be laid in the floor.
Motorhome furniture
Certain difficulties may arise with furniture, since it should be as compact as possible. For such housing, folding furniture is used, it is mounted on the walls. Buy similar furniture in most cases it is only possible to order, which is quite expensive. But if you have the opportunity to do it yourself, it will save a lot of money.
Additionally: doors, windows
As for windows, it is better to have at least 2, this way you can save energy and not turn on the lights during the day.
It is necessary to take into account that if the house is being built from a trailer, then the width and height ultimately should not exceed the dimensions of the car. If you are the owner of a domestic minibus that has not been to your liking for a long time, then you can safely use it as the main material for mobile housing. First, you need to thoroughly clean it, remove unnecessary seats, upholstery, and get rid of everything unnecessary. After clearing, you can begin making the necessary holes (for windows, ventilation, wires).
We build a motorhome from a GAZelle
If you decide to make your own motorhome, you will need some basic knowledge, tools, a lot of patience and even more free time. And, of course, a reliable vehicle for creating a campervan.
This article contains some photographs of a mobile home built with your own hands on the basis of a Volkswagen car. Most of the tips can also be applied during the construction of motorhomes based on other cars.
Before you start, it is very important to read the next paragraph!
IMPORTANT! Before you start creating a camper with your own hands, it is necessary to legalize the implementation of such a procedure. In this case, you will be able to prevent various legal difficulties. Rules vary depending on the country, so we cannot publish uniform recommendations on this matter.
First steps
Building a mobile home with your own hands consists of the following steps:
- Exterior works
- Interior work
- Water supply works
- Gas and electricity
- Furniture
- Other
If the van will only be used by two people, there will be really plenty of space. If you are planning a trip for 3 or more people, you need to consider the number of seats. Remember that seats must be equipped with appropriate seat belts.
How many sleeping places will you need? One of the options is arrangement bunk bed for children. If you have extra space under the roof, you can make a “drop-down” bed.
At this point you should have clear plan further actions. Of course, you can improvise, but it's much easier to have a well-thought-out plan on paper.
Exterior works
The first thing you need to do when preparing the basic vehicle, is a thorough cleaning of the inside of the car.
At this stage you also need to think about the shape of the body as a whole. It's time to deal with body damage and rust. Local or complete painting of the car will help.
Typically, vans do not have windows, so you may want to consider installing them. They are needed to ensure the flow of fresh air and sunlight into the motorhome. There are windows different forms and sizes, the choice depends on your preferences and body features.
During the construction of a motor home, you will have to make several holes in the body of the car. We are talking about openings for ventilation, gas outlet (in case of leakage), heater exhaust gases, water fillers, etc. Some of them may be done later, but it is much easier to solve the issue now if you know exactly where they will be.
Remember to apply primer in any areas where there is bare metal to prevent corrosion.
Build your own motorhome the right way!
Interior work
The van will most likely have a partition behind the front seats. Some partitions are attached with screws, others are welded to the body. A grinder will help solve the problem.
Remember to use protective equipment. Sparks can leave nasty stains on glass that are impossible to get rid of.
The fun begins. The insulation layer is very important as it will protect your camper from outside noise and temperature. There are many materials that can be used. The choice is up to you.
In this case it was used Armaflex material. It should be cut into pieces and glued. The main point is protection from moisture. If insulating material It does not protect against moisture and should not be used.
It is necessary to prepare insulating material, lightweight and moisture-proof plywood, as well as soft and flexible carpeting.
For the side covers, thicker plywood should be used, since furniture will be installed on them in the future.
Use a wide temperature range adhesive or sealant to secure the insulation and carpeting on the side walls. Because the RV will be exposed to both subzero temperature, and the hot summer sun. The heating operation will also be affected. If you use low-quality glue, the work will have to be redone after some time.
Where to start? Start covering the motorhome, starting from the roof and finishing floor covering. First, we install the insulating and cladding layers on the ceiling, then we move on to the side panels.
Use wood strips on the floor to create enough space for insulation. The slats are secured to the floor using appropriate sealant. Then a layer of insulation is laid, after which it must be covered with plywood. The plywood is secured using sealant or screws.
Remember the water supply, as well as the need for laying electrical cables and gas pipes. Wires and hoses can be routed through the insulation or under plywood covers if you already know where all the fixtures will be installed.
Water supply works
The RV must have a cold running water supply. To do this, place two cans of water under the sink. A submersible pump supplies water to the tap.
If you need warm water, additional sink or shower, the system will be more complex. You can install large water tanks in other places, for example, under the van. You will need hoses to connect the entire system.
When you make a motorhome yourself, you are limited only by your imagination.
Don't forget about wastewater. You can install a suitable tank under the car or run a hose through the floor to drain the water into a portable tank or regular bucket.
Remember that used water smells terrible in summer and freezes in winter. Therefore, you need to get rid of it as soon as possible, so a bucket can be the ideal solution.
What about the toilet? You can install one of the convenient portable toilets.
Gas and electricity
IMPORTANT! Gas supply hoses and electrical wiring must only be installed by qualified personnel! In case incorrect installation they can pose a serious danger. Make your own motorhome, but don't put other people at risk.
Propane in the camper can be used for cooking, heating, and also connecting a refrigerator. You can do without it by using electric stove and a refrigerator, as well as an independent Webasto heater.
The gas cylinder must be stored in a separate place with holes in the bottom. Why does there have to be holes at the bottom? Because propane is heavier than air, it will always go down.
You can even make a valve to connect gas stove outside the vehicle so that you can cook outside the van in the future.
Again, build the camper properly for your own safety!
Electricity necessary to start all devices designed for 12V. The system consists of a battery, charger/converter, control panel and many wires.
Don't forget about the external connector for charging the motorhome battery from a regular electrical outlet (110V or 220V). You can also use it at home by charging the battery during winter storage.
In order to determine how much battery capacity you need, you will have to perform simple calculations. Let's say you will use the following:
- Halogen lamps: 2×20W 2 hours a day = 80 Wh
- Refrigerator: 45W 12 hours a day = 540 Wh
The total power consumption is 620 Wh per day. Now divide 620Wh by 12V and you get 52Ah. This is your daily power consumption. As a rule, a 100Ah battery will last about two days of battery life.
Make calculations taking into account the energy consumers you use. This will help you get the average daily electricity consumption figures.
Gas and electricity are very important issues, which must be taken into account during the construction of the camper. If you plan to use the motorhome for traveling far from civilization, autonomy should be maximum. Take your time, think through everything carefully and calculate it.
Furniture
In this matter, nothing limits you either. You can confidently realize your dreams. There are many ways to make and install furniture.
Sometimes quite suitable furniture can be found at various disassembly sites, we advise you to search. Good offers sometimes appear at online auctions, and furniture is sometimes sold at a very affordable price.
You can also design everything from scratch. Some companies sell parts ready for installation, covered with veneer. All you have to do is apply varnish (if necessary) and install the furniture. You can also contact a professional to help you with this matter.
Many lovers of free holidays dream of traveling in a motor home, so as not to be dependent on purchasing tickets, booking hotels and being tied to one point during the entire holiday. A mobile home is both a home and a means of transportation. It allows you to travel with maximum comfort and stop wherever you want along the way. In addition, it can be used as housing in the country or while building a house.
Types of mobile homes
Today you can buy a mobile home in finished form, although it is quite an expensive pleasure. But it’s much more interesting and cheaper to make it yourself from an old vehicle by converting it inner part or making such a motorhome practically from scratch, not counting the base. For this, in addition to the “wheels” themselves, you will need not only funds for re-equipment and a variety of tools, but also certain skills for such work, as well as a lot of effort and free time.
Attention! Before investing in the conversion of a vehicle, you need to find out all the nuances of its registration with the relevant authorities in order to avoid any problems during registration. Otherwise, it is unlikely that you will be able to use such a vehicle for travel, and it will end up as a dead weight somewhere in the country.
A decent sized mobile home can be made from a large van, but a mobile home like this is a prohibitively expensive vehicle. Among budget options, quite suitable for those who like to make anything with their own hands, there are three most convenient ones. So, a mobile home can be made from:
- Gazelles;
- old bus;
- trailer with a strong chassis.
House made from a Gazelle car
To implement any of these three options, in addition to having the vehicle itself, which will be taken as a basis, you will need a plan for the future motorhome, at least in schematic form. Such a plan will allow you to take into account all the design features and plan residential area with maximum comfort for being there. You can simply draw it on paper or do it on a computer, if that’s more convenient.
Internal communications of a mobile home
Without electricity, water supply and gas, it is difficult to call life in a mobile home comfortable. To provide electricity to a room, a battery and charger. The electrical wiring inside must be thought out in advance. Don't forget about the external connector to charge the battery, which come in different capacities. The most suitable battery capacity also needs to be calculated in advance, taking into account the load and travel distance.
Interior arrangement of a mobile home
Often used for heating rooms gas cylinders. Gas will also be convenient for cooking, which is much more economical in terms of consumption than an electric stove. The presence of a kitchen in such a house means installing a hood above the stove and organizing common system ventilation, which is especially important when using propane.
Advice. You should not undertake independent gasification and electrical supply of the premises in the absence of the necessary knowledge and experience; it is better to entrust such work to professionals. The safety of people in the motorhome directly depends on how competently they are carried out.
The kitchen cannot function without water, which is usually stored in containers where submersible pump to feed it into the tap. To drain used water, a tank is also used, which is mounted either indoors or outdoors. If desired, the mobile home can be equipped with a small shower. But it is not possible to create a conventional bathroom in a mobile home; a dry closet is used for this purpose.
Kitchen area in a motorhome
As for furniture, it is better if all of it in a motor home is practical and compact, because there is not too much space to place it. Options for reclining beds, sliding tables and similar organization of space can be used. And all this must be securely fastened to the walls to ensure safety when moving. Furniture for furnishing can be purchased ready-made, but for a person with hands it is not difficult to make it yourself, taking into account the size of the room, and make a sofa and chairs, for example, from car seats.
Equip interior space in a mobile home is quite possible, and you can do it all yourself. But before that you need to prepare the room. Depending on which option is taken - a minibus or a trailer, there will be differences in the stages of work required for the conversion.
Mobile home from a Gazelle or an old bus
Re-equipment of a minibus begins with cleaning the body from upholstery and seats, after which various holes are made - for windows, ventilation, for gas supply.
Mobile house from a bus
Then the work on arranging the residential area is carried out in the following sequence:
- align existing ones inner surface dents, then prime all exposed metal parts of the body to prevent corrosion;
- the internal surface of the future house, including walls, floor and ceiling, is covered with thermal insulation;
- Moisture-resistant plywood or carpeting is laid on top of the heat-insulating material, starting from the ceiling.
Upon completion of these works, electrification and gasification of the premises, equipment of the kitchen and bathroom, and installation of furniture are carried out. For reliable installation plywood is attached to the furniture on the walls larger size thickness than on the floor or ceiling, or separate reinforced strips are installed to fix it. And, of course, if necessary, you need to put in order the chassis and engine of a Gazelle or an old bus, then such a house will become truly mobile.
Mobile home based on trailer
Here, unlike a house made from a minibus, the work is somewhat different. First you need to protect the chassis from corrosion by cleaning and painting them. Then you will have to build the floor, walls, ceiling and roof, proceeding in the following sequence:
- place plywood of sufficient thickness on the frame, surround the outer edge with timber and secure with bolts;
Flooring for a house based on a trailer
- lay the beams on the floor, securing them between them thermal insulation material and cover it all with plywood on top;
- timber and clapboard are used for the construction of walls, not forgetting to make openings for windows and doors during the work, as well as technological openings for the entry and exit of various communications;
- to build a roof, install rafters, cover them with plywood, covering them with moisture-resistant material;
Construction of walls
- after laying electrical wiring make thermal insulation of the walls, then covering the top with fiberboard;
- for protection wooden walls prime them inside and out, then paint them in two layers;
- install a door and windows; additional interior finishing may be required.
Upon completion of these works, you can think about gasification, water supply, organizing the kitchen and bathroom, and installing furniture. Then all that remains is to install the fenders and lights that come with the trailer, and the mobile home is ready to travel.
Don't forget to get your permits before you hit the road in your RV.
Of course, traveling in a motor home is very convenient. However, before you start construction, decide for yourself whether you can handle all the work yourself, because it will require quite a lot of effort, money and skills.
DIY mobile home: video
How to build a mobile home: photo
