Making a camper yourself is not too difficult a task for an experienced craftsman. But the time frame for such construction can be greatly delayed due to the constant improvement of the design. To avoid getting into such a situation, you should think through the interior in advance, abandoning obviously unnecessary elements. This is especially important when equipping small cars, for example, when creating a motor home from a GAZelle with your own hands.
A mobile home has undeniable advantages - comfort, coziness and mobility. Moscow is a noisy city that you sometimes want to leave. Trailer owners do not have to look for a place to stay overnight, and travel becomes very economical. If you haven’t had the opportunity to use this original housing before, you should first familiarize yourself with their classification.
Types of motorhomes and their classification
When choosing the type of future mobile housing, you can be guided by its division according to:
- in appearance - there are trailers, vans, or mobile homes combined with a car;
- class – there are three classes of comfort for motorhomes;
- trailer type - there are trailer trailers, hybrid trailers and fifth-wheel trailers.
If everything is clear with the trailer type of mobile home, then the difference between a van and a combined motorhome is not immediately visible. In the first option, the living space is located in the car van and is separated from the driver's seat.
This option is suitable when traveling as a couple, when no one stays at the “house” during the move. Thanks to this design, it is possible to fit in more functional furniture using a blank front wall.
Motorhomes converted from GAZelles or minibuses are precisely combined.
The comfort class can be called conditional. Thus, Class A motorhomes include spacious trailers made on the chassis of large trucks. Outwardly, they resemble a bus, can have folding structures, and inside, in terms of functionality, they do not differ from a small apartment.
Please note that the driver must have a category “C” license to drive this vehicle.
There is much less space in it, but it is still convenient to travel in them. What is important is that you can drive such a car with a category B license if the weight of the car or the total weight of the car with a trailer does not exceed 3.5 tons.
Class "C" indicates the most basic motorhomes. This could be a small trailer or a minibus converted into a camper. There is no separate sleeping place - its function is performed by folding sofas or armchairs. But by equipping such a mini camper with a trunk-tent, a folding canopy and a set of camping furniture, you can get a comfortable stay at a minimum cost.
Such construction trailers are also called hybrid trailers to distinguish them from simple trailers. Separately, it should be noted fivesville trailers, the shape of which is designed for use in conjunction with pickup trucks. Thanks to this, it is possible to reduce the length of the entire caravan, because part of the trailer hangs over the car body.
Mistakes when building mobile homes with your own hands
Prices for mobile homes are noticeably high. It is not surprising that skilled family heads want to save money and do everything themselves. It’s important to be wise and learn from other people’s mistakes:
- you shouldn’t make everything from scrap materials - you’ll have to live in the house for at least a week and you want to spend your vacation in comfort;
- serious modifications to the body, heating system, wiring will be required - you cannot do without the skills of an auto mechanic;
- if you still managed to fit in a shower and toilet, do not forget about the drainage tank - pouring dirty water onto the asphalt or lawn is extremely unethical;
- It’s better not to forget to make a connector for connecting 220V at campsites, and a converter for 12V from the car battery.
Making your own trailer
If difficulties do not frighten you, and the desire for action is unstoppable, you can try your hand at building a house. And whether to remake a GAZelle or build a trailer from scratch - the choice is strictly individual!
DIY mobile home from GAZelle
To work you will need a grinder, a welding machine, a hand saw for wood and a lot of patience. The gradual modernization of the car looks like this:
- The seats are taken out of the cabin, the old trim is removed. All metal parts are treated with a special solution that prevents rust. The walls and ceiling are insulated with foamed polyethylene, and sheets of plywood are laid on the floor. All wiring runs under the floor and wall cladding; this should be thought out in advance.
- The frame for the furniture is welded right in the body. If the car cannot be leveled, you can use a pipe as a level, its ends resting against the lower edge of the window openings. After rough welding, the frame is removed and everything is welded, cleaned and brought inside again.
- Window openings are covered with carpet. Ceiling panels covered with carpet are also installed. After completing the interior trim, you can attach the slats under the mezzanine and mount the furniture frames.
- A swivel mechanism can be made for the front seats. To do this, you will need a front hub, for example, from a VAZ, and part of a rotary strut. The scheme is quite simple.
- The final stage is installing furniture on the frame, connecting lighting, installing a pump for the kitchen washstand, covering the mezzanines and minor interior improvements. For cooking, you can put a small gas stove on one burner.
- Instead of welding the furniture frame, you can use ready-made sets, reinforcing them from the inside with corners and additional screws. The kitchen also needs to be attached to everything - the floor, the sofa, the wall. This is done to protect the furniture from becoming loose while driving on bumpy roads.
We should not forget that such a modification of the car requires registration with the REO. To do this, you need to write an application and receive a resolution from the technical department of the traffic police and a protocol from the authorized organization.
Stylish plywood trailer house
If your car has a towbar, it would be a sin not to take advantage of the situation and not make a nice “drop” trailer for overnight stays outside the city. For this:
- The side walls of the future van are cut and attached to the base. All holes for doors and windows, as well as to lighten the frame, must be cut in advance, so it is better to think through the drawing carefully.
- Shelves are assembled from furniture panels and installed on the base. These same shelves will serve as the front and rear walls of the van.
- According to the shape of the van, a plywood sheet is bent above the shelves on both sides, and a power frame made of timber is fixed on top. One side is made liftable, providing access to the kitchen.
- The top hatch and skylight are cut out. The entire frame is insulated and the wiring is installed.
- Everything is covered with veneer sheets on top. Once the door and window openings are cut out, you can begin exterior painting and varnishing.
- Doors, an overhead hatch and supply and exhaust ventilation are installed. After securing all the fittings, side lights and wheel fenders, you can safely set off on your journey!
And the video shows the detailed assembly of the motorhome with the installation of solar panels:
Which car to choose for long trips? This question worries many expedition enthusiasts who are taking their first timid steps in the world of off-road. What is it, your SUV? Let's try to answer.
Choosing an SUV for travel.
Answers to questions that concern many.
Choosing a car is a complex and responsible matter, so you should approach it as seriously as possible. I won’t be able to tell you which SUV is the best, but I will try to identify the advantages that the car you need should have.
Size matters
The further you get from home, the more equipment you need for safety and comfort, so the expedition vehicle must have sufficient carrying capacity to accommodate fuel and food supplies, travel belongings, a box of spare parts and, of course, ourselves. At the same time, it won’t hurt if there is free space in the cabin for organizing a sleeping place. Therefore, the machine must have a load capacity of 500–600 kg.
It is desirable that the interior be single-volume and five-door - this will facilitate access to equipment and also allow maximum use of its internal space.
A pickup truck can also be considered as a vehicle for traveling, but it has a number of disadvantages: the inability to organize a full-fledged sleeping place in the cabin and difficult access to equipment. In addition, during winter travel in such a car, you must be prepared for the fact that the entire contents of the cargo compartment will be cooled to ambient temperature, and in the absence of a cargo compartment or a lid over the trunk, it will also become very dirty.
By the way, I would fundamentally not consider the option of a pickup truck with an open cargo compartment, since as soon as you hesitate for a minute, your equipment will be stolen instantly.
In addition, it would not be a bad idea to think about the maintainability of your future car. In the city this question does not arise - here there are cars that are expensive to maintain and those that are not. We can choose original or cheap spare parts, order them abroad, and sometimes we allow ourselves to leave the car at the dealer for a month while waiting in line for repairs. A few thousand kilometers from home, everything is different. It is likely that the tow truck will not arrive in the taiga based on the GPS point and will not take you home. And most likely it will have to be repaired at the mechanics’ base, where the handy guy Nikolai will have a welding machine, an angle grinder and a set of heads at his disposal. But there will definitely be no air suspension control unit and electronic pump injectors. Therefore, if you plan to travel far from civilization, you should choose a car that is as simple as possible and not overloaded with electronics. Unfortunately, the policy of the leaders of the global automobile industry is such that at the moment only a few mass-produced cars do not have electronic engine and transmission control. But there are still such models, and I would recommend choosing them.
Gasoline or diesel?
I will not “waving the flag”, but will simply give the pros and cons of certain engines. The choice is yours.
Spark-ignition engines are more dynamic, have better heat transfer (which is important for winter expeditions) and are easier to repair than diesel engines. At the same time, their torque is lower, and, as a result, the dynamics of a loaded expedition vehicle will decrease and fuel consumption will increase. Moreover, the further from civilization, the worse the quality of gasoline, and fuel for engines with a high octane number is simply not available. The lack of torque is especially noticeable when driving off-road - you have to load the car's clutch, which leads to its premature failure. And often this happens in the forest.
Diesel engines, as a rule, are more reliable and unpretentious, and also have a longer service life. High torque erases the differences in dynamics between an empty and loaded car, but overall the acceleration dynamics are lower than those of a gasoline engine. Another advantage of a diesel engine: it can work without interruption for an unlimited amount of time, while having a very modest fuel consumption, which allows, for example, not to turn off the car throughout the entire route during winter expeditions. There are usually no problems with the availability of fuel - you can get hold of it at any operator base, from an oncoming truck driver or tractor driver. But at the same time, in winter you need to be very careful when refueling your car, because if the fuel turns out to be summer fuel, it will wax the fuel filter and the car will be immobilized. Therefore, in winter, at unfamiliar gas stations, you should always fill the tank with a fuel additive that prevents it from thickening. In addition, it is worth noting that modern high-tech compression ignition units, environmentally conscious and equipped with a Common Rail power system, are very demanding in terms of fuel quality and level of maintenance. Other disadvantages of diesel are increased vibrations and noise.
New or used?
Should I buy a simpler new car or a more sophisticated used one? Discussions on this topic dominate Internet conferences. If there was only one correct opinion, then there would be no disputes. On the one hand, a new car is good: warranty repair, perfect condition, everything in it is brand new, brand new. But, on the other hand, you are going on off-road trips with it - which means it will quickly get scratched, therefore, the money you spent on shiny new paint will be thrown away, and as for breakdowns, all cars break down off-road - even old ones and new ones.
In my purely personal opinion, the most correct option for expeditions would be a two- or three-year-old car with a mileage of up to 50 km. km: it is in good condition, and you won’t have to overpay for its freshness. But, as I already said, everyone must choose for themselves.
You are not the first to travel by SUV, thousands of people are already doing this, and, as you know, “millions of flies can’t be wrong.” Look at what they drive - they're mostly utilitarian examples of classic marques. SUVs and crossovers can also be used for off-road travel, most likely they will even come back, but subsequent repairs will cost an unpleasant amount. The difference between an SUV and an all-wheel drive car is that the first one goes home after driving off-road, and the second one goes to the service.
The expedition operator must have the potential for off-road training. Even if, when buying a car, you are sure that you will never seriously prepare it, after several trips you will probably come to the conclusion that the wheels are needed larger and more toothy, the bumpers are tougher, and a winch is simply necessary. Therefore, before you finally decide on a particular car, scour the Internet for useful experience in building this SUV. If it turns out that it is not amenable to alterations or that an amount disproportionate to its price is required, it is better to continue the search.
Luxury or necessity?
The equipment of the car should primarily depend on personal preferences, but I will still allow myself to give you some advice.
The leather interior is beautiful, but not suitable for off-road expeditions. In the heat, it gets very hot and burns the skin; when wet, it takes an extremely long time to dry and very quickly becomes unusable, being damaged by dirty clothes. By this I do not mean dusty scuffs on the pants, but stains of swamp slurry, well flavored with sand and soil - this is exactly the look you will get into the car after walking along a forest road at night in the rain.
Satellite navigation, standardly installed in new SUV models, is a beautiful thing, but useless in real life, since, for example, a detailed map of Moscow with Latin street names will be replaced by a monochromatic screen as soon as you cross the Moscow Ring Road.
A satellite security system in the remote taiga can easily tell you that communication with the satellites has been lost and it (the alarm) suspects that they are trying to steal the car, after which it blocks the engine. An overly sophisticated anti-theft system can also “fail” at the most inopportune moment, because its creators definitely did not conduct tests on the topic: will their security system work at a temperature of plus (minus) forty, in a snowstorm or sandstorm?
To sum up my confusing and scattered recommendations, I will say that an SUV for travel is in many ways similar to a military truck. His job is to get you from point A to point B, no matter what, and he has no right to break down along the way. The main difference between such a car and military equipment is the higher level of comfort that it is able to provide. True, as practice shows, you can’t fool nature: comfort and cross-country ability are at opposite ends of the scale of SUV characteristics, and the result of your choice will depend on how you prioritize. Because there are no bad or good cars, but there are cars that meet or do not meet the tasks assigned to them.
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Experienced travelers know that it is not always possible to spend the night cheaply and comfortably. Therefore, when traveling long distances and having your own car, it would be a sin not to buy a towbar and hook up a caravan trailer. Essentially, this is a house on wheels - a small room with a kitchen, a toilet... Well, in general, with all the objects of civilization. In such a “mini-hotel” you can not only spend the night comfortably, but even cook food for several people and have lunch there, and most importantly – completely free! And today we will look at how to make a trailer-dacha with your own hands.
Chassis and frame
The main component of any trailer is the frame. It is on this that the entire load from the metal body (the frame of the “house”) falls, and below is the bridge, beam and wheels. By the way, you won’t have any special difficulties regarding the chassis, because the design of the trailer is not fundamentally different from the car system, with the exception of the engine units. Therefore, when you make a trailer-dacha with your own hands, you can completely “rip out” part of the wheels, springs and other suspension parts from any old car as a running system. Any car model can be suitable for such a vehicle, be it a Volga, Moskvich or Zhiguli. 
How to make a trailer-dacha with your own hands? Room design
And if the algorithm for designing a caravan trailer is practically no different from a conventional cargo version at the stages of building the chassis system and frame, then difficulties may arise with the body. The fact is that a home-made trailer-dacha should really be comfortable and practical, so even on the drawing you need to develop a plan for the design and location of all the parts. Indicate where the bedroom, kitchen will be located, and if it is a frame with a length of 5 meters or more, you can additionally install a bathroom. However, remember that each new room entails additional expenses, which means the price of a finished trailer will be significant. Moreover, in order to legally drive in such a hitch, you also need to register this vehicle with the traffic police. And this is at least several thousand dollars on top. Therefore, do not overload your trailer with unnecessary devices.
Refurbishment option
The most practical option for a homemade trailer is a design that has a built-in frame for an awning on the side (remember the legendary Soviet “Skif”). When unfolded, it forms a kind of large tent. This significantly reduces the cost of work and the effort spent on it. This home-made trailer is very functional and at the same time easy to use. 
Towbar and illumination
At the final stage, it is worth taking care of how the finished structure will be attached to the car’s tow bar. Also, a homemade trailer-dacha must have a pair of brake lights and turn signals. Consider a location for the license plate in the center or on the side and install a backlight to it, preferably LED. Such a camper trailer on wheels will definitely be the best hotel for a traveler.
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Do-it-yourself dacha trailer from a car trailer
Trailer for a car
Those who like to go out of town by car overnight know that sleeping in a car is not convenient, so you need to take a caravan with you. This is a house on wheels, you can spend the night in it, cook food, and have excellent protection from rain and snow. You can put a big bed there and have a great time. The caravan trailer itself is very convenient.
There are many manufacturers that produce various motorhomes. But they are quite expensive, sometimes even used. u. caravan trailers also cost a lot of money. Therefore, many craftsmen make a trailer-dacha with their own hands, inventing their own design. For each individual case there is a different type of caravan trailer.
The advantages of making a caravan trailer with your own hands
Unlike factory trailers for summer cottages, homemade options have their advantages:
- When you make a trailer-dacha with your own hands, you can feel the soul of the person who made it, so it feels more comfortable.
- By making a trailer-dacha yourself, you can make it as convenient as possible for yourself.
- The main advantage is the low production price, and the functionality can be maximized.
- The design is made taking into account the capabilities of the car.
Inexpensive option for a caravan trailer
The simplest and most inexpensive is the tent trailer. When it is folded, it looks like a simple passenger trailer, and when it is unfolded, a tent roof appears above the trailer and a little further from it.
To make such a camper, you need to buy a factory trailer, install fastening elements for the base of the tent on it, and also make a folding porch so that you can enter the room. The main thing here is to make sure that the size of the tent fits the trailer.
In order to arrange the space inside the tent, you will need inflatable mattresses and a folding table. This is quite enough for fishermen who go fishing overnight. 2-3 people can easily sleep in such a tent. But in winter it will be cold, so this trailer-dacha is only suitable for the warm season.
Capsule shaped trailer
The base also contains an ordinary passenger trailer, but the end result is a more substantial dwelling. These will already be full-fledged walls with a roof. You can even live in such a trailer-dacha for some time. You can make several windows for convenience. The tent should have all the necessary household items such as a gas stove, dishes and other accessories.
To make such a capsule, you need to remove the sides of the trailer. Make guides from a metal corner and weld them to the trailer. Next you need to make a frame and secure it.
In order for the capsule to have a rounded shape, it must be cut from special moisture-resistant plywood. You can make a flooring in the upper part, put doors on hinges, windows can be made of polycarbonate or plexiglass.
All parts must be sanded, then it can be painted and varnished. This capsule can easily fit 2 people.
Wooden cottage trailer
If you have a two-axle trailer, you can build a wooden house on its basis. For everything to go smoothly, you need wooden beams, plywood, metal tiles, and waterproofing film. First, a frame is made from a wooden beam. Next is a video where a guy makes a trailer-dacha with his own hands:
Next, everything needs to be done according to plan:
- Cover the frame with waterproofing film and sew it with plywood.
- The roof should be made of metal tiles; you can also use corrugated sheets or ondulin.
- The walls of the house must be covered with a layer of waterproofing, after which the house is finished with clapboard or plastic siding.
- Install a door, cut out windows and arrange the interior to your liking.
This is already a large trailer-dacha, which can easily accommodate several people and even a family. You can live in such a dacha from spring until the end of autumn. It will still be cold in winter.
Auto-dacha from a station wagon body
If you have an old station wagon, you don’t have to sell it for scrap; you can make a caravan out of it. The main thing is that the rear of this station wagon is in good condition. It is necessary to cut off the front part of the unnecessary car, and make a trailer from the rear part.
First, you need to take measurements of the future trailer so that the length is suitable to fit comfortably into it. If everything is done correctly, you will get a multifunctional trailer in which you can spend the night.
The front part needs to be reinforced around the perimeter with a rigid frame made of angle steel, and the front part also needs to be covered with a sheet of iron, or at the very end, plywood.
At the front, in the lower part, you can install a towing device; it is usually made from a channel. The access door will be the trunk lid, and the side doors can be used for loading things.
So you can even make a trailer-dacha with your own hands, the main thing is that you have imagination and a desire to create something so unusual. A mobile home is very convenient; you can always leave the bustle of the city for nature and live in fairly comfortable conditions.
The only problem is that the registration authority may not want to register such a trailer because they may not think it will meet road safety standards. Therefore, the easiest way is to take a used caravan and remodel it, while keeping the documents.
Your own mobile home on wheels
In Western Europe and the USA, living, traveling or relaxing in the company of a motor home has long been widespread. The owners of such houses do not pursue large dimensions. The trend there is precisely small houses on wheels, but they are so multifunctional that they are able to filter their own water, generate electricity and heating using solar panels on the roof and use every centimeter of space in such a way that a two-story van with a base area of 14 square meters looks quite complete housing.
Who is a fan of RV living in a mobile home?
In the West there are no expressed preferences, however:
- young people often use this method not for living, but for travel and recreation, since they traditionally gravitate towards the bustling life of the city and do not need solitude;
- families in which children are growing up are already more tolerant of such a mobile home, because it can solve some financial problems, especially in times of crisis, unemployment and more than high prices for housing maintenance, as well as for food;
- active retirees are ideal consumers of the motorhome style. Knowing how to drive, they enjoy traveling not only around their own country, but also around accessible foreign countries.
Trailer-dacha on wheels in Russia
The fashion for using mobile homes has recently come to Russia. The direction is developing very slowly. First of all, because of the cost, because in the West, a mobile home is truly affordable housing relative to real estate prices, but in Russia such vans are more expensive than a good apartment. In addition, more than half of the country's population lives in harsh winter conditions, and insulated mobile homes often cost as much as 2 apartments.
Mobile homes are conventionally divided into classes that describe the category of spaciousness, internal content and comfort:
- class A - looks like a bus and is closest to usual housing;
- class B - this includes a trailer that is fully equipped inside, the sleeping place is located directly in the trailer itself;
- class C - small-sized, designed for movement on the basis of an SUV or a passenger car, while the car cabin is transformed into a sleeping place.
The most budget-friendly option currently available is a tent trailer, which can be disassembled at the campsite directly around the trailer.
But, if furnished trailer houses are not available to many, then a self-made cottage on wheels is more than a realistic option.
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DIY transformable house
A folding transformable house on the wheels of a passenger car will be a panel house design, in which one of the walls along the side can be folded back or removed. In this case, such a house becomes like a large gazebo. Interior amenities include a table, sofas or bed, gas stove and fixed water supply.
Whichever trailer-home option is chosen, a DIY mobile home on wheels will not only make owners proud of their work, but will also provide new opportunities to spend weekends with the family. After all, in order to get into nature, it is not necessary to have your own plot of land. You can easily travel and stay in the most attractive countryside locations.
How to make a mobile home with your own hands
The most compact, simple and budget option is a design on a single-axle trailer. Considering the weight restrictions for light trailers in the Russian Federation up to 750 kg, it is necessary to choose a durable and lightweight material.
Pine is good for this purpose:
- The frame is made of paving stones.
- The walls are sheathed with plywood, the optimal thickness of the sheets is recommended to be 1 centimeter.
- Plywood sheets are also used for furniture - tables, beds and shelves.
- The exterior finish will be galvanized steel sheets installed in overlapping patterns.
As an option, you can use another building material for the front cladding, the main thing is that it has sufficient strength and flexibility.
Read also: Cladding the facade of a house: which material is better to choose
A layer of mineral wool, mineral board or other insulating material must be placed between the outer cladding and the frame to maintain the microclimate inside, especially in hot weather when, due to the metal cladding, the structure can heat up inside above 50-60 degrees Celsius.
Do-it-yourself dacha trailer - installation of a mobile house
The structure is installed using self-tapping screws; weak points, such as outer corners, are strengthened with a metal corner.
Material protection includes:
- antiseptic strengthening impregnation for wood material;
- sealing seams with silicone compound of the outer skin;
- painting the front side.
The dimensions of the trailer may vary, but the optimal size is 2.3-2.4 x 1.5-1.6 m.
Building a house on wheels
The construction of a caravan occurs in two ways - on the trailer itself, for this its sides must be dismantled, or on a special stand, with subsequent installation on the trailer.
Windows are taken into account at the design stage and can be of different configurations - from sliding to tilting.
Ventilation is ensured by installing a mosquito net. Additionally, you can consider installing a hatch in the ceiling.
A more thorough solution would be a trailer-house on wheels with a base of a two-axle trailer. The principle and method of manufacturing such a structure are similar to the construction of a trailer on one axle. Of course, more material will be required, so the costs will increase proportionally.
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Do-it-yourself mini camper trailer-dacha. Detailed plan
This project is intended for tourists and travelers and is a structure that protects against extreme weather conditions, a small affordable off-grid home for homeless people or those affected by natural disasters. A camper can be easily built from SIPs (structural insulated panels) and commonly available materials. Low cost and super insulated for year-round living in extreme weather conditions. This is a mobile home that can be parked anywhere and provide shelter during a disaster response. This small campervan is also designed for people who enjoy outdoor sports or seek adventure in extreme conditions. Because of its light weight, super insulation, this camper trailer is ideal for people who have kayaks, mountain bikes and other equipment that they want to take with them.
This camper is designed for extreme weather conditions and is so well insulated that it can only be heated with body heat or a small heater designed for indoor use. With a white roof and vents, it will stay cool in the summer when parked under the trees.
Best of all, the camper is built on the basis of a 120x240 cm trailer, and the material costs for the camper do not exceed $1000 depending on the materials used.
Full step-by-step plans are available below.
These plans require basic construction skills and you assume full responsibility for any use of these plans.
1: What makes this camper so special?
Storage cabinets above the foot of the bed with space for a small LED TV or tablet, iPad with speakers or radio and DVD/CD player, or the space underneath can be used for drawers. All devices will be powered by a solar panel located on the front of the camper.
The camper has a 100 cm by 205 cm bed, which is sufficient for two people and very comfortable for one person. Above the head of the bed are open shelves for storage and two LED positional lights for reading. Built into the wall next to the bed is an integrated folding table for eating or studying.
The mobile home has a door for easy access and a porthole window so you can see who is behind the door, but small enough that a person (or a bear) cannot break down and open the door. There is a window on the opposite side for light and ventilation and an inclined deflector on the roof.
Typically the walls of a small RV are 5cm thick and insulated and are not designed to withstand extreme weather conditions throughout the entire year of use. This camper has 10 cm thick walls and a roof with thermal insulation (more than most houses) and this will allow a person to stay warm in the cold winter and cool in the hot summer. In most cases, only body heat will keep the camper comfortable, but it can also be heated with a small propane heater. The roof is white to reflect heat, with roof vents and side window vents for passive cooling. There is space in the exterior walls to install a small air conditioner if desired, but if you are parking the camper in the shade of trees, there is no need for an air conditioner.
The camper has a kitchen in the back for cooking, which includes a sink, cutting board, water can, single-burner propane/butane stove and space cooler. There is plenty of storage space for canned and dry foods, pots and utensils.
You've probably seen other small campers and mobile homes, but you've never seen anything like it because it's made from SIP and is super insulated and durable while keeping towing weight to a minimum.
This travel trailer is designed to be towed by small cars or trucks, the trailer base is 120x240 cm, so it can be parked even in a standard parking space. It has a super strong 10 cm thick roof with a roof rack and mounts for kayaks, mountain bikes, and skis. The roof rack design is included in the drawings or you could use commercial racks.
The camper trailer has a 100 watt (or less) solar electric panel that attaches to the front of the camper, can be tilted for better solar access, and can be removed and stored in the camper when you travel. The 100 watt panel and one or two deep cycle batteries and inverter will provide the necessary power for your gadgets such as laptop, cell phone, window fan, LED lights and even refrigerator and kitchen utensils.
The camper has a platform at the bow of the trailer that is used to store a propane tank, batteries and a portable toilet or other items that may be needed for long-term camping or permanent residence.
An RV is designed specifically for extreme weather conditions and is designed for long-term, year-round housing for people who may live in an RV for months or years.
The best thing about campers is the ease of creating them from commonly available materials with basic tools and people with basic construction skills, so you can make one for yourself or they can be quickly produced for homeless housing or disaster relief.
Now let's build one! Below are detailed plans and drawings according to which you can easily create such a camper for yourself.
The blueprints include over 60 step-by-step diagrams that are easy to follow. By donating to the development of the site, you will be able to see the full version.
The camper was originally designed to be easy to assemble, inexpensive, and protect campers from extreme weather conditions. This camper is light enough to be towed by a regular car or pickup truck and fits in tight spaces.
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A simple travel trailer. - Community "Trailers" on DRIVE2
The construction is based on an ordinary standard trailer. Body width 1200 mm, length 2400 mm. Task: overnight stay for up to 4 people, plus transportation of goods. Trailer category up to 750 kg.
For construction, two roller doors, 30 by 30 mm bars, galvanization, plywood for the roof and other parts were purchased. 
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The manufacturing tool has also been selected. 
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And so we begin the assembly. We install racks 30 by 30 mm, height 1430 mm. and screw them to the sides.
Then we install the frame. 
We install a roller shutter on the side and behind, laying plywood on the “second” floor. This will be a place for two people to spend the night.
Once we've done this, we cover it with a tarpaulin for extra protection and then galvanize the entire trailer. 
And finally we install the aluminum profile trim. 
The trailer is ready. 
In the future, depending on your desires, you can install it on a trailer, window, trunk, you can decorate your trailer with film and much more. 
Full size
Also, for an additional overnight stay for two people, you can install a cover on the roof of the trailer, install an awning and the room is ready. If you won't be spending the night there, you can use it to transport goods. 
Full size
You can fit two people inside the trailer, two people on the roof, and you can also place a small pull-out kitchen and table inside. There are many options here. 
Here is a simple option for a novice traveler; in the future, if you understand that the journey is everything, you will make yourself a better trailer, and this one can be used, for example, as a workshop. 
Well, I'll put up a video.
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DIY trailer trailer idea
The thirst for travel resides in almost all of us. Some realize it by purchasing a full-fledged motor home, while others make trailers with their own hands. We invite you to look at a miracle trailer, which is made from an ordinary car trailer. See how the trailer was transformed.
All that was left of the trailer initially was the frame. All other parts were removed as unnecessary.
The wooden base was then installed on the frame.
Wall installation has begun.
The doors have been sawn out.
The roof has been installed.
This is what the trailer looked like before painting.
Interior of the trailer.
Trailer in the process of painting.
The door also serves as a basin holder.
There is a stove inside the trailer. So you can cook food right inside. Yes, and you can escape from minor cold weather.
There is a viewing window in front. Spare wheel and box for technical purposes.
Panoramic view of the trailer's interior.
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Hello friends!
Summer is over, I was in a hurry to complete the frame before the rains arrived, so I didn’t post information and videos for a long time. My caravan has already been put into motion, and I even managed to go to the Lipetsk region to test it in the field.
I’ll get to the story about the tests later, but I can only note that the tests went very well! I'm really pleased! Fuel consumption on the highway is 9-9.5 liters. coupled with a caravan, without a caravan 8-8.5 l. depends on how you press the pedal. City with caravan 13l. without caravan 10-11l. Well, okay, I won’t tell you everything here now, otherwise it won’t be interesting later! :)))
Let's return to the topic of a homemade mobile home. After I finished the floors, I started building the walls. To ensure that my walls stood up straight, I first installed the back wall and then placed the side walls next to the back wall. When I had everything lined up according to the diagonal measurements, I put up the front wall and began to cover the roof so that the walls would not become loose. After which I installed a partition between the passenger compartment and the luggage compartment. And then it occurred to me to make one more extra bed, instead of huge lockers, where there would be nothing to put so much.
Off-road motorhome. The back wall has been installed.
Off-road trailer: side walls have been installed and the future shape of the caravan has been determined.
For one wall I used 3 sheets of 15mm plywood. Each sheet weighs 25 kg, which is 75 kg in a compartment. In principle, this is not much, but still no extra weight is needed, and it is better to fill the perforated areas with Polinor sprayed insulation rather than leaving 15mm. plywood. The thermal insulation coefficient of Polynor is an order of magnitude higher than that of plywood, therefore by perforating the walls I kill two birds with one stone. 1. Lighten the design, 2. The mobile home will be warmer. Well, all this is not to the detriment of the rigidity of the frame, since there are two partitions in front (outer wall + luggage compartment partition). In addition to the walls, inside, in the middle of the module, there will be two additional reinforcements, I’ll tell you about them a little later. This design will prevent the walls from loosening on strong bumps and will even protect the frame from a strong side impact, for example, against a tree. Those. having received a good side impact, without such reinforcement, the frame may move a little in the opposite direction, which will subsequently lead to the frame swinging, cracks will appear and the caravan will gradually begin to simply collapse, and to prevent this from happening, I have provided different types of reinforcement. I will tell and show you more about this.
After perforating the walls, which I did with a jigsaw right on site, I proceeded to cover the outer wall with 0.4mm galvanized sheet, gluing it to SoudaFlex 40 FC polyurethane sealant. When perforating, it is important to understand how the sheets will be laid so that the joints of the sheets do not fall into the perforation areas and a void will not form there.
Homemade mobile home: work began on perforating the walls to make the structure lighter.
But before covering the walls with galvanized sheets, I attached 20x40 aluminum profiles vertically inside. The goal was to give rigidity to the frame so that the windows and door would sit in a profile frame, so that with further finishing and additional reinforcement of the frame it would be possible to attach to something. This method also helps to fasten the sheets themselves, the size of which is 152x152, together. Two of which lay lengthwise + a superstructure above them to achieve the desired height in the caravan. 
Covering a mobile home with 0.4mm galvanized sheet
Separately, I will also shoot a video from the outside to show where the walls are attached to the frame, so that it is clear how and in what places I reinforced the walls to avoid swaying.
A 200Ah battery fits perfectly into the locker of the caravan.
I am building floors in a caravan (materials, technology). DIY off-road travel trailer - part 6
We are constructing the frame of the residential module (materials, technology). Navahi off-road trailer - part 5
Do-it-yourself Navahi off-road trailer (corrosion protection) - part 4 - ENTRY DELETED (you can find it without straining)
Do-it-yourself Navahi off-road trailer (frame modification, module layout) - part 3
Do-it-yourself Navahi off-road trailer (Life hack on how to turn over 300 kg alone) - part 2
DIY Navahi off-road trailer (frame, brakes, corrosion protection) - part 1
DIY Navahi off-road trailer - Introduction
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Expedition trailer. - DRIVE2
So we wander around...
So, after another trip to Karelia, I became interested in building an expedition trailer. I got tired of turning over all the stuff in the car every evening to make a sleeping place, and in the morning laying everything out again.
The brief technical specification looked like this:
We sleep, cook and eat in the trailer. We transport tourist belongings (tents, sleeping bags, awnings, etc.), food, chainsaws, stoves, etc. with maximum protection from moisture. Boat, motor, catch and other smelly luggage - in a separate volume.
We hide under the awning from the heat and precipitation. The trailer should not limit the geometric cross-country ability. Preparing the sleeping area and kitchen should take a minimum of time (up to 5 minutes).
And most importantly, with your own hands. From scrap materials. In the garage.
I studied very scant information on the Internet and compared it to our experience of road travel.
We built it with a friend. Not AnVir, of course, but for ourselves.
Surprisingly, wherever we stop with our trailer, fellow citizens have a huge number of questions, from the primitive “why?” to the pleasing ear and vanity “how?”
For what- already written.
How-Here:
www.uazpatriot.ru/forum/v…ewtopic.php?f=153&t=21174
I will add that due to systematic merciless exploitation, the trailer is in the stage of constant modernization.
Actually, here it is:
Video:
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It is clear that for gamekeepers and farmers, the question of a rural field vehicle is not an immediate one - and most often it turns out to be the classic Niva, even in Germany. By the way, in the latter, where Niva is highly respected, there are a bunch of modifications with gun holders and other export delights. Pickup trucks work well because they are cheaper and more ascetic than SUVs and are often much less capricious with their springs, suspension travel and load capacity. Depending on your finances, you can even buy an expensive one to knead the mud, or even a six-wheeled Mercedes G-Class, but the latter are more often found in the Arabian sands under the sheikhs than in
However, city residents are forced to limit their appetites: there are no universal cars, and good rogues are unlikely to be appropriate in traffic jams. However, the solution is as simple as a convertible for three short months: buy a used SUV, focusing on its affordability, reliability, and serviceability. In general, so that you don’t mind cramming an inflatable boat motor into the trunk and not worrying if a duck, flying away from the gunfire, stains the hood in horror.
We will limit the amount to 300,000 rubles.
LADA 4x4 - CLASSIC “NIVA”
Almost the coolest option for a rural “car”. Even genetic haters of the domestic auto industry and other opposition do not need to be convinced of the off-road advantages of ““. Permanent all-wheel drive with lowering and small overhangs with a short wheelbase allows the car to drive almost anywhere, and in some places happily gallop around, dodging trees and splashing mud from swamps. The armored car does not boast of reliability, but there is nothing special to break, and spare parts and consumables cost pennies. In advertisements for sale, the most adequate description of the condition is as follows: does not require repair.
The minimum price is 50,000-90,000 rubles, and the average reaches 250,000 rubles. And for 700,000 you can buy a “pumped up” car with anti-gravel treatment, enhanced protection and other improvements. A new car, however, costs at least 400,000 “wooden”.
The only drawback of the LADA 4x4, which is a continuation of its advantages, may be critical for some: it is a cramped interior and a small trunk.
CHEVROLET NIVA
General Motors and AVTOVAZ borrowed the ancient, respected name, and began to market under the Western brand Chevrolet. The car looks more modern and, with its softened crossover design, fits into the city more easily. Chevrolet even offered body kits in the Bertone style. The car previously received comfort options such as electric drive and heated mirrors. In terms of cross-country ability, it is not inferior to the old Niva.
Among the advantages of the Shnivy is a larger interior space, where it is no longer scary to seat a couple of friends. There are much more advertisements for the sale of used cars, as is the price range: from 100,000 to 600,000 rubles.
UAZ
Another bad rogue is UAZ, and the brand has a pickup truck and a Hunter model. The latter, by the way, is a classic UAZ without fashionable bells and whistles, the price tag of which only slightly exceeds 300,000 rubles even for a new one. Moreover, now, when purchasing a Hunter, you can ask for a souvenir bag with a minimum tourist set: a bowler hat, a raincoat, an ax and cutlery. You can find a used “Hunter” for 150,000 rubles.
It’s better to immediately look at a used one, but it even has LED daytime running lights, electric windows, navigation, air conditioning, parking sensors... UAZs are also good because they provide a choice between gasoline and diesel engines. The drive is permanent rear with rigidly connected front. On the secondary market, prices for an SUV start at 160,000-200,000 rubles. Pickups on the market are newer and more expensive - at least 300,000 rubles. But no one canceled the auction.
And don’t forget about the very old UAZs of the 90s - they can be bought for 50,000-100,000 rubles. There are also tuned options with new gearboxes and transfer cases, the price of which can reach up to 600,000 rubles.
And of course the legendary “UAZ-452”: an all-wheel drive off-road vehicle. A lot of nature (and loaf) lovers will fit in there. A relatively new car can even be bought with ABS, power steering and seat belts.
LUAZ
LUAZs can be compared with the antediluvian UAZs in terms of price. Prices for model 969 start at 50,000 rubles (the car’s age can reach 30 years). There is no need to talk about the comfort of such options and you will most likely have to face a rotten body and other horrors.
SUZUKI JIMNY
The Jimny has only one problem - it is very cramped and the trunk is small. But for all other tasks it is ideal: it jumps over bumps no worse than the Niva, but still offers more, there is even an option with two pedals. New cars are very expensive - under a million rubles, but a used one can be bought for 240,000-300,000 rubles. - as an additional bonus.
After domestic options (or instead), the most relevant are Japanese ones. And in the field, right-hand drive is not a hindrance if you come across a decent option.
TOYOTA 4RUNNER
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A motorhome on wheels, and even equipped with your own hands, is the dream of many lovers of auto travel and outdoor activities. It provides its owner with amazing freedom when traveling, freeing him from the need to find and book a hotel, purchase tickets, pack suitcases, etc. In addition, your own motorhome makes it easy to travel even with a large family, including pets - for this you need to use the appropriate furniture , as a rule, transforming.
When a motorhome-trailer on wheels first appeared on the road is quite difficult to answer. The first such experience was implemented by the Jennings company back in the 38th year of the last century, although home-made samples of motorhomes appeared much earlier. All motorhomes on wheels can be equipped with almost all the necessary attributes of a familiar and comfortable life - bathroom, shower, gas stove, full bed, which are present even in the smallest motorhomes, which in Russia are often based on a budget gazelle.
Depending on what type of motorhome it is, it can be:
- trailed;
- van;
- combined.
A fairly common practice nowadays is the personal conversion of a suitable vehicle, such as a domestic gazelle, into comfortable motorhomes for travel. But before you make a motorhome on wheels with your own hands, you need to determine the main purpose of the conversion - long-term or short-term living in a motorhome, and also select or make the appropriate furniture.
Classes of mobile homes
According to the generally accepted classification, all motorhomes on wheels are divided into three main classes:
Attention! Any class “A” motorhome made on the basis of a bus or truck, according to the transport classification, requires the driver to have a category “C” license.
Speaking about the classification of motor home trailers, the following concepts should be highlighted:
Trailer tent
A homemade motorhome on wheels does not necessarily have to be expensive and difficult to manufacture, especially if it is used relatively rarely and for a small number of people. Some types of motorhomes do not even require the installation of furniture, and are used as a sleeping place. In order to make a motorhome-trailer yourself, you will need to put in some effort and a sufficient amount of time.
The main “power” element of such a motorhome, the frame, can be purchased ready-made, or you can assemble it yourself, which will require skill and certain technical knowledge. When making it yourself, special attention should be paid to anti-corrosion treatment of all steel elements of the future motorhome.
The frame, mounted on a chassis prepared for a motorhome, can be either steel or wood. When creating it, the main attention should be paid to the quality of the connection of parts, since when such a trailer-motorhome moves, the entire structure will be subject to serious dynamic and vibration loads. Inside such a motorhome you can place a fairly comfortable sleeping place, and when you stop for rest, the structure of the motorhome unfolds and a tent is quickly installed on top. Such a motorhome on wheels, the photo of which is presented below, is optimal for short trips and simple recreation in the fresh air.
Another version of such a trailer can be seen in the video:
How to make a motorhome on wheels with your own hands
In order to make a motorhome on wheels with your own hands, you can use any minibus, truck or even bus. In order to create it, you will need to put in a lot of effort, time, and be prepared for quite serious material investments, which will later more than pay off in comfort when traveling in your own motorhome.
The process of turning a standard gazelle into a motorhome on wheels will necessarily be accompanied by a number of works that are mandatory:
In the case where a trailer-motorhome is created for the purpose of long trips, It is advisable to provide a good audio-video system and satellite TV. If financial capabilities allow, then it would be a good option to install solar panels, which will extend the life of the generator.
Attention! In most cases, converting a vehicle into a motorhome trailer requires first legalizing all “alterations” in order to avoid legal problems in the future.
Interior work
Many people who like to travel comfortably are interested in the question of how much a motorhome on wheels costs in Russia, but after learning the cost of a ready-made option, they prefer to build a motorhome with their own hands. And this is not without meaning, since making a motorhome on wheels from a gazelle with your own hands is within the capabilities of any person who is ready to put in a certain amount of effort and spend their time on it.
The first thing that needs to be done inside the cabin of the future motorhome on wheels is to dismantle the partition located behind the passenger seats. If it is fastened with bolts, there will be no problems, but if a welded connection is used, you will need an angle grinder. After dismantling, the interior should be completely freed from interior decoration. At the same time, it is worth checking the metal parts for the presence of corrosion. Take measures to eliminate them, remembering that disassembling a finished motorhome will be much more difficult.
Before you begin insulation and interior decoration of the motorhome, you should carefully consider the water and electricity supply system, since it is better to hide all pipes and electrical cables under the casing - this will avoid accidental damage. After this, a motorhome on wheels based on a gazelle requires serious insulation. In addition to special materials with vibration-thermal insulation characteristics, basalt mineral wool or extruded polystyrene foam can be used for a motorhome.
An important point in finishing a motorhome on wheels inside and outside is the protective treatment of the material used. Thus, additional metal elements on the outside of the motorhome must have high-quality anti-corrosion treatment. Internal cladding elements are usually made of wood. To process them, it is recommended to use a special fire-bioprotective impregnation, which will prevent the spread of flames and will not allow the formation of fungus, which may simply be impossible to get rid of.
Certain ideas for creating your own project can be “borrowed” from the manufacturers of such houses by watching the following video:
Gas and electrical equipment
Any motorhome on wheels - a Mercedes or a gazelle - requires special treatment in terms of electricity and gas supply. You should not naively believe that, without having the appropriate education, you can perform high-quality electrical wiring and install the appropriate equipment in a motorhome. The same applies to gas equipment.
For example, few people know that for a gas cylinder in any motorhome it is necessary to “select” a separate closed area, in the lower part of which there must be holes communicating with the outside atmosphere. This allows propane, which is heavier than air, to “leave” the motorhome if it leaks from the cylinder, and not cause poisoning or a fire in the cabin.
An important point for a motorhome is the correct calculation of battery power. To ensure maximum autonomy, you should add up the daily energy consumption of all devices present in the motorhome. The resulting value in watts will need to be divided by 12 (V), resulting in a value in ampere hours (Ah) - this is what is indicated on the battery and allows you to judge its power. So, if the energy consumption in a motorhome is 50-60 Ah/day, it is optimal to purchase a battery of 120-150 Ah. Such a motorhome on wheels will be able to function autonomously for two days. It is advisable to provide an external outlet for recharging the motorhome battery in parking lots.
Furniture
Despite the fact that at present it will not be a problem to purchase ready-made furniture for a motorhome, according to reviews, it is not able to satisfy all the requests of car owners, especially those who create a motorhome on wheels according to their own drawings. Therefore, the best option is either to manufacture it yourself or to order it individually from a furniture manufacturer.
In most cases, it is more optimal for a motorhome to make your own furniture. Since for a small motorhome, for example, based on a standard gazelle or UAZ, not much furniture will be required, and it is not particularly complex, you can save money at this stage of the work. For the proper level of comfort in a motorhome, as a rule, the following furniture structures are made:
- dining table; to save space in a small motorhome, it is better to use a folding version;
- kitchen table with sink and work surface;
- open shelves or drawers located under the ceiling of the motorhome;
- If you have a toilet in a motorhome, you will need to make a partition with a door.
When a KamAZ or a bus is taken as a base for a motorhome, the amount of furniture listed above increases. When making a motorhome on wheels with your own hands, to facilitate the task of determining the type and quantity of furniture, you can use special computer programs, or draw a detailed plan for the future layout of the motorhome on paper, where you can clearly indicate not only the type of furniture, but also its location.
How the most expensive mobile home can be designed can be seen in the photo - it’s clearly visible how elegant and comfortable the interior decoration can be.
When building a mobile home with your own hands, you should pay attention to the quality of materials. Yes, for furniture It is advisable to use moisture-resistant materials that are resistant to household chemicals, since cleaning in any type of motorhome - a bus, trailer or gazelle - will have to be done quite often.
