The love of travel and freedom led to the emergence of mobile homes. With a motorhome, you don't have to spend precious time looking for accommodation and adjusting to train and plane schedules. Traveling in a mobile home, you have the opportunity to surround yourself with maximum comfort and adjust your schedule depending on personal preferences. Unfortunately, many people cannot afford to buy such a multifunctional vehicle, which is why craftsmen have learned how to make a motor home with their own hands. Building your own mobile home is a big money and material saver.
Varieties of mobile homes
People who have a lot of capital can afford to buy a ready-made mobile home - a trailer. If this is not possible, it is quite possible to make a house on wheels with your own hands. An old car will do as a base, you just need to equip the inside of the car, and as a result you will get a motorhome from scratch.
There isa number of classifications of mobile homes. First of all, they are distinguished by design features:
- van;
- trailed;
- combined.
Also motorhomes have different purposes and are divided into:
- travel homes;
- used as permanent housing.
Mobile housing also falls into three categories:
- Category C. Small houses that are used only for short trips. SUVs are used for manufacturing.
- B-class. Unlike category C, in B-class, a stationary berth is located in the tail section.
- Class A. The most expensive and comfortable houses that look like an ordinary bus. Thanks to retractable partitions, the house is divided into different zones.
Pros and cons
If we talk about the shortcomings of mobile homes on wheels, it is worth noting that they have only one, but quite a significant drawback, and this is the high cost. This problem is easy to solve by building a house on wheels with your own hands. As for the positives, there are many more:
- The amount invested in the trailer will quickly pay off, because traveling in this way does not need to spend money on hotels and tickets.
- At any moment you can leave the bored city and go on a trip without waiting for buses and trains.
- Modern quality cars are equipped with kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Moreexpensive models are distinguished by the presence of a variety of equipment.
A large selection makes it possible to purchase a motorhome that suits the price and requirements. Today, mobile homes with a garage have become popular. Thanks to this feature, you can also carry the main transport
Trailer mobile home
For most consumers, a ready-made mobile home is a real luxury. Therefore, at the first opportunity, it is better to build a motorhome from a trailer with your own hands. For this you will need:
- slats, boards and bars made of wood;
- plywood;
- metal profile;
- fittings;
- corresponding tools;
- trailer.
Construction work involves several stages:
- It is necessary to dismantle the trailer and clean the chassis, covering it with paint from corrosion. Next, from the boards you need to build a frame and make supports. It is better to take pine boards.
- The next step is the construction of the frame. To do this, you need rails. In each corner, you need to install oak slats and tie the frame on top with them.
- We cover the floor with plywood, and for the roof we use poplar beams, to which we will later attach plywood. We also lay moisture-resistant material and a metal profile on plywood.
- You only need one window on the back wall. Another small window is placed directly on the door.
- The trip needs a table,therefore, a retractable design that will be hidden under the bed is better.
Also, wooden slats will be needed to equip shelves and stairs.
Motorhome from "Gazelle"
The do-it-yourself home on wheels from the Gazelle is most often made, since this is a fairly common car in our area. If the car has lost its appearance, but remains on the move, it's time to convert it into a mobile home. This will require certain tools, materials, a little time, patience and effort. First of all, it is necessary to deal with the exterior decoration, then equip the house inside, and only then carry out water and other amenities. Below in the photo is a do-it-yourself motorhome.
In order for the work to be of high quality and fast, you must adhere to the following sequence:
- First of all, we cut out holes for ventilation, we cannot do without them in the van, and equip the windows so that the house is light and cozy.
- To protect the metal base from corrosion and rust, cover it with a primer and after drying, paint over with a suitable paint.
- Making holes for exhaust valves.
- Insulate the car with foam plastic.
- Align the ceiling and walls, lay boards on the floor to which furniture will be attached, and cover everything with linoleum.
- Under the sink we put water containers and a simple pump. Then we put the waste water tank.
- When fixing the gas cylinder, it must be remembered that above it must bebe ventilated.
- Put a battery with an external charging outlet to bring current to the van.
- The final stage is the installation of furniture.
Adhering to all the tips and tricks, construction work can be carried out very quickly and easily.
Features of designing a house from a minibus
It is better to equip a motor home from a minibus with your own hands according to a simplified project. For mobile housing you will need:
- folding sofa that turns from a single bed into a double bed;
- gas stove, cylinder, washbasin and water canisters;
- a closet with a fridge and seating at the bottom and better storage at the top.
For thermal insulation, polyurethane foam is used, covering the body from the inside with it, hot sunlight and winter frosts will not be terrible. These features must be considered when creating a house on wheels from a bus with your own hands.
How to Start a Mobile Home Business
Motorhomes are not only a way to get around, but also a great investment. When it comes to starting a business, there are several options:
- Mobile home rental. Renting out your home is a profitable business that will grow as your customer base grows.
- Motorhomes for sale. By selling mobile homes, you can save on additional building materials.
- Car park.
- Shop orcafe on wheels.
Features of building a motorhome
Creating a home on wheels with your own hands is not an easy task, since construction involves many nuances. First, you need to decide how many people will live in the house, and only then draw up a sequence of construction work.
First of all, it is worth removing all unnecessary items and thoroughly cleaning the body, which will serve as the basis of the mobile home. To make the house light, you need to make additional windows and ventilation hatches. It is also worth taking care that gas is removed from the room.
If you want more warmth and comfort, you need to choose only high-quality materials.
Internal communications
For full use and comfort in a do-it-yourself motorhome, you need to take care of internal communications:
- Electricity. It is impossible to do without electricity, especially in a mobile home, since watching TV and charging phones is an integral part of our lives. Before the trip, you need to install sockets and light bulbs in the van so that there is light at night.
- Heating. For long trips in a mobile home, you need to make heating.
- Ventilation. The vents will be needed to bring fresh air into the van.
Motorhome: drawing a plan
Before you make your own mobile home, you need to make an accurate plan. You need to divide the space in the mobile home into a dining area, a bedroom and a kitchen. Instead of a bathtravelers use a washbasin or shower and a composting toilet.
The floor plan is created according to the following principle:
- separate zones;
- choose a place for the bathroom and separate it;
- draw furniture and places where it will stand;
- prescribe the size of each part;
- allocate free space.
Only after the plan is ready, you need to start decorating the room.
After studying the features, advantages and disadvantages of mobile homes, we can conclude that this is the most comfortable, convenient and economical way to relax and travel. Of course, construction takes a lot of effort, and before proceeding with the construction of a mobile home, you need to decide whether you have the strength and ability to do all the work yourself. By following all the tips, you can easily make your own mobile home from a car trailer or minibus.
The above recommendations will help you achieve your goals faster, spending less time and effort on construction and using these resources more productively, for example, on arranging a trailer inside.
Use the described schemes to save money, but at the same time get that desired motorhome for the traveler.
