RV Mods - RV Guides - RV Tips | DoItYourselfRV

  • Builds
  • Guides
  • Gear
  • Mods
  • Travel
  • Vintage
  • Shop
  • More
    • About Us
    • Newsletter Signup
    • Submit Content
    • Rent an RV
    • Disclosure
    • DMCA
    • Privacy Policy
  • Videos
  • Search

Customize Your RV Bedroom With a Wall Decal. This Is So Cool.

The Next Exit Interstate Highway Guide

The Next Exit Interstate Highway Guide

12 Items You Should Keep In Your RV Junk Drawer

New Movie “Expedition Happiness” Follows A Converted School Bus

10 Important Things To Keep In Mind For Safe Travels

Save Space With These 5 Folding Bikes For RVers

Indexed: builds, DIY, house truck, Housetruck, Tiny House, trucks

A Carpenter Built This House Truck RV With Some Great Features

Avatar

By Mark Morris DIY, House Truck, Tiny Houses

Awning-like windows and heavy-duty wood construction make this a functional and long-lasting camper.
1.3k
SHARES
3760
VIEWS
ShareTweet

This home-on-the-go, built onto a Ford 350 van chassis, looks like they backed a van under a cozy vacation cottage and bolted it down.

The van is a utility model, with a gasoline engine and room for two in the cab.

The builder, Randy Berry, runs a site called TinyHouseRVs where he offers his two decades of carpentry experience to help other tiny living enthusiasts construct their own home on wheels.

Over many years working conventional carpentry jobs, [I’ve] become more interested and excited about working with all forms of small space living.

Exterior view featuring casement windows, a steel roof, and solar panels.

exterior view

TinyHouseRVs

From the outside, the cabin has some great features, starting with the rugged, 50-year life metal roof and traditional wood siding.

The living area features six windows, and four of them open awning-style. Up top, the roof is home to five solar panels that drive a 500 watt electrical system capable of operating the low voltage appliances for a fully off-grid camper.

Bed in the rear, kitchen on the right, dining table on the left.

kitchen view

The cabin was built on the van with a full 2×4 frame, with hurricane ties on the roof trusses and at all crucial joints.

This house truck is built heavier than much of the RV construction seen today, which is understandably built to be lightweight.

The roof pitch is low profile, for less wind resistance, which also helps keep the roof intact during travel by reducing drag.

Bed nook with windows and a double bed.

bed nook

All of the exterior corners are tied down neatly with cedar trim to keep the wind out from under the siding. The bottom edge is covered in diamond plate stainless steel along the lower 8 to 10 inches to minimize road wear and water damage.

This is an idea that isn’t seen all that often on DIY RVs, but probably should be, judging from the apparent water damage often found in before/after pics of renovated RVs.

Sink with instant hot water and diamond plate backsplash.

kitchen sink

Access is through a traditional wooden door built in the side of the RV, complete with screen door, and a foldable, rust-resistant aluminum stainless steel step.

Private toilet closet with an RV toilet and diamond plate flooring.

toile area

The interior shell was then insulated with rigid foam panels, including the floor. Inside, the walls are stained plywood for a clean, rustic finish.

The interior space is primarily taken up by a multi-use area that combines a small kitchen counter, complete with instant propane hot water, a dining area and more.

Access to the water tank, power converters and more inside this large hatch.

utility access

The bed is semi-lofted, set high over a built-in dresser and storage. On the other end of the camper, an open storage loft takes up space just below the roof line, over the private toilet closet.

The furnishings are slim, but well-appointed and include a flat-screen TV for visual entertainment.

Entertainment center with flatscreen that doubles as a monitor for the computer.

entertainment center

Kitchen storage is ample. The counter features a laminate top with diamond plate stainless backsplash which adds a “rugged chic” touch to the décor.

The bathroom floor is also covered in diamond plate to prevent damage from the eventual leaks that often occur in RVs.

Exterior shower and heater vent.

outside shower

The creature comforts are well provided for with a propane heater featuring direct exhaust, with a small vent in an exterior wall, rather than a chimney (which can present leakage issues).

A 40-gallon fresh water tank supplies the RV toilet, sink, and outside shower with hot or cold water.

The lumber frame under construction.

frame under construction

The design is well carried out and while the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing are concealed behind fixtures, they are easily accessible from the outside via a utility hatch that makes the occasional repair or routine maintenance a breeze.

Conveniences like this are the sort of thing that often gets overlooked in mass-produced RVs!

All photos by TinyHouseTalk

See also: 7 Seriously Cool Housetrucks You Have To See (And Maybe Build?)

1.3k
SHARES
3760
VIEWS
ShareTweet

Search

He Turned A 7 Kg Gas Bottle Into This Camper Van BBQ Grill

Motorhome goes up in flames in subdivision

Motorhome Goes Up In Flames In Subdivision

Would You Buy This 1935 Airstream Torpedo, The Oldest Existing Airstream In The World?

Why You Shouldn’t Use A Blue Tarp To Cover Your RV While It’s In Storage

Funny RV Motorcycle: Doesnt the Basket Go on the Front of the Bike?

Miss Myrtle

This Adorable 1955 CARAPARK Hunter Sixteen Two Is Now A Mobile Glamping Pad

The 35+ Best RV Must Haves As Told By Seasoned RV Owners

The 5 Quietest National Parks For RV Camping

RSS RV Mods – RV Guides – RV Tips | DoItYourselfRV

  • What You Need To Know About Visiting Disney World
  • Search Online for RV-Friendly Rural Lots
  • The Dangers Of Using Propane Heaters (And What Precautions You Should Take)

RSS Boating Information and Entertainment | BoatBible

  • This Crazy Fast Homemade Speed Boat Will Astonish You
  • This Aging And Poorly-Kept Pontoon Boat Got A Fabulous DIY Upgrade
  • Pond King Mini Pontoon Boat Fits In The Back Of A Pickup Truck

RSS CampZing

  • Here’s How You Can Safely Change The Color of Your Campfire
  • 7 Simple Camping Hacks That Might Just Save Your Life
  • This Inflatable Solar Powered Camping Lantern Takes Up Almost Zero Space

RSS Unpack | DoItYourselfRV

  • Magnetic 100 Minute Timer For Easy RV Cooking
  • Manual Solar Panel Positioner
  • Custom Made Tent For Prius Car

RSS Small Homes | Simple Living | SnugShack

  • This Hobbit Hole Tiny House Will Make You Want To Squeeze Right In
  • Charming Cottage Built By Couple With Own Hands Over 6 Years
  • This Tiny Chapel Puts A Whole New Spin On Small Weddings

Copyright © 2019 · DIYRV on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

Logo Mobile Logo
1.3k
SHARES
3760
VIEWS
FacebookTwitterGooglePinterest