In nearly each do-it-yourself camper conversion we have seen, the automobile both already has a tall roof or will get one through the construct. That is not the case with Kath, the girl behind this ordinary-yet-extraordinary 2007 Ford E-250. She particularly needed one thing with a low roof for simpler maneuverability in cities, the place her dwelling on wheels doubles as the bottom of operations for her jewellery enterprise.
The result’s a plain wrapper on the surface with a heat, cozy residing area inside. In a video from Tiny House Excursions on YouTube, Kath says she constructed the van herself, with about $20,000 invested. That is her full-time dwelling, and he or she says it is necessary for full-timers like her to construct a van that seems like a correct dwelling. That is why she has a mattress completely constructed on the again, so she will be able to crash out for a nap anytime with out having to set issues up.
It is also why there is a everlasting two-burner gasoline range within the small kitchen. An 11-pound propane tank lasts about six months, and he or she makes use of about 5 gallons of recent water every week. It is distributed by the tap with a easy foot pump, which helps her preserve water. A fundamental camp bathroom serves as the lavatory. The one factor lacking is a bathe. However contemplating this can be a standard-length Ford van with a low roof, we would say she’s doing fairly effectively.
Within the video, Kath confesses to liking antiques and regionally sourced artwork. Oftentimes we see camper builds that emphasize operate over aesthetics, so it is good to see one thing that truly seems to be like a house. Knick-knacks are positioned across the range, artwork is hanging off the partitions, and the onboard electronics – a 100 amp-hour lithium-ion battery and a 1,000-watt inverter – are neatly saved beneath a rustic-themed bench seat.
And whereas we automotive writers aren’t all the time as artistic as we would prefer to be, we like Kath’s vintage typewriter (an outdated Remington maybe?) being put to good use. Her kitchen desk doubles as a desk, pivoting over the mattress to create a cushty workspace.
Kath says there’s simply 20 sq. ft of area within the van. Between the video tour and images posted to her Instagram account, she’s clearly achieved a incredible job of changing the out there room into a pleasant dwelling.
