There are many new products on the automotive market today. A motorhome based on GAZelle for long-term movement on a hard surface and a family of 4 people also belongs here. Everything is simple and reliable inside the cabin, you can install security systems.

Appearance of a camper based on GAZelle

A drawing of a motorhome based on a Gazelle with dimensions

The conversion time will depend on the availability of materials and the skill of the master:

1. First you need to take the seats out of the passenger compartment, remove the old trim.
2. All metal elements are treated with an anti-rust solution.
3. The walls and ceiling are insulated with foamed polyethylene, the floor is covered with sheets of plywood, the wiring is laid under the sheathing.
4. Without leaving the body, the furniture frame is welded, checking the installation with a level. Then they complete the work outside the car, clean everything and bring it back into the cabin.
5. Carpet gluing window openings and ceiling panels.
6. The salon is sheathed and fitted with mezzanine slats, furniture frames.
7. The front seats are equipped with a swivel mechanism using the front hub from the VAZ.
8. Furniture is installed on a frame, lighting is connected, a sink pump is installed, mezzanines are sheathed, and the interior is improved.
9. For cooking, you can equip a gas stove with one burner.
10. Instead of self-made furniture, an option with a ready-made set is possible. Furniture is reinforced with corners and screws, carefully fixed so that it does not get loose along the way.

Do not forget that all these self-made car transformations must be registered with the ROE, before that they receive a resolution from the technical department of the traffic police and a document from the relevant organization. Re-equipment can cost up to 25,000 rubles. A ready-made motorhome based on a 4x4 gazelle costs 1,800,000 rubles.

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RV interior decoration

A properly designed interior on wheels will help you set off on a long journey and get pleasure from home comfort:

1. Color - it is better to stick to a single range of light or dark tones, more suitable for small spaces.
2. For decoration, fireproof, not very hot materials are used: euro lining, MDF, well impregnated special formulations wood.
3. For furnishings, it is worth using multifunctional folding furniture, compartment-partitions.
4. Achieve a compact organization of storage areas will help successfully built-in open shelves and drawers.

The owners' imagination, advice borrowed from the Internet, will help you create a stylish and comfortable camper-camper based on a gazelle yourself.

Meet this guy's name is Igor Khrisanov. He is from Nizhny Novgorod and has long dreamed of creating his own mobile home. He is the founder of PODzilla, which produces RVs based on Gazelle or Sable cars. He bought himself the very first, produced by his own company, a motorhome for 399,000 rubles and the most affordable all-wheel drive chassis Sobol for a share of 600,000 rubles.

He travels in this motorhome all over Russia as soon as there is at least some free time.

"RV is a completely different level of freedom and satisfaction with your life." - says Igor.

“At first, a long time ago, we remodeled vans and drove them. Then we were seized by the idea of \u200b\u200bbuilding a mobile home, so that, as for myself, it would be reliable and inexpensive. "

There is no way to see what they prefer in Russia - the market has not yet been formed. RVs in Russia today are mostly junk from Europe. New motorhomes of imported production unit, and russian production no.

We discussed for a long time what a real Russian motorhome should be. Here's our conclusion:
In Russia, a motorhome needs a durable, warm, versatile: a simple, reliable design and, most importantly, inexpensive.

How to combine these qualities, and even so that people like it, is a real challenge.
We began to solve all the issues in order:
1. First question about Russian roads. Strength. Where is the weak point in motorhomes? The answer is in the joints and seams, it can flow there, but at the joints imported equipment on the next Russian bump can develop, and it happens.

So you need to get rid of the joints. We make a one-piece monocoque, no seams - no leaks and no weak points, simple and reliable design.

2. Second question: warmth. It's warm in Europe. But in Russia, no. The main heat loss occurs through windshield and metal in the frame and body. Metal also provides cold bridges and condensation. Condensation will cause the Motorhome to become damp, and over time mold and rot will form. Even the timber frame gives off condensation under the inner lining.

So, we are building an all-weather capsule and an insulated composite frame without cold bridges.
3. Third question: versatility. Thanks to its shape and fasteners, the autonomous vehicle capsule can be easily installed on both Russian and imported trucks.

The choice of chassis is great: Gazelle, Gazelle Next, Sable, Valdai, UAZ - these are Russian, and from imported: Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, Peugeot, Citroen, Volkswagen, Mercedes And that is not all. You can even put it on a platform trailer and pull it with a light car.
And here's another bonus: the chassis can be used separately and only occupied by the motorhome during travel.
For dessert, the most important thing! A motorhome for Russia should be inexpensive! Various economical configurations allow the use of inexpensive new, rental or used chassis.

Making a camper with your own hands is not too difficult for an experienced craftsman. But the terms of such construction can be very delayed due to the constant improvement of the design. In order not to get into such a situation, you should think over the interior in advance, abandoning obviously unnecessary elements. This is especially important when equipping small cars, for example, when creating a home on wheels from a GAZelle with your own hands.

A mobile home has undeniable advantages - comfort, coziness and mobility. Moscow is a bustling city from which you sometimes want to leave. Trailer owners do not have to find a place to sleep, and travel becomes very economical. If earlier it was not possible to use this original housing, 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 by:

• mind - there are trailed, van or motor homes combined with a car;
• class - there are three comfort classes for motorhomes;
• trailer type - there are trailer trailers, hybrid trailers and fifth-wheel trailers.

If with trailed view Since everything is clear in a mobile home, the difference between a van and a combined caravan is not immediately visible. In the first embodiment, the living space is located in the van of the car and is separated from the driver's seat.

This option is suitable when traveling together, when no one stays in the "house" during the travels. Thanks to this design, it is possible to fit more functional furniture using a blank front wall.

Motorhomes converted from GAZelles or minibuses are exactly combined.

The comfort class can be called conditional. So, class "A" mobile homes include spacious trailers made on a chassis big trucks... Outwardly, they resemble a bus, they can have folding structures, but inside they do not differ in functionality from a small apartment.

It should be borne in mind that the driver must have category "C" rights to drive this vehicle.

There is much less space in it, but it is still convenient to travel in them. What is important - 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 simplest motorhomes. It can 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 roof rack, 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 is necessary to note the Fiveswil trailers, the shape of which is designed for use in conjunction with pickups. 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

The prices for mobile homes are noticeably biting. Not surprisingly, the desire of the skilled heads of families to save the budget and do everything yourself. It is important to be wise and learn from the mistakes of others:

• you should not do everything from scrap materials - you will have to live in the house for at least a week and you want to spend your vacation in comfort;





• serious revision of the body, heating system, wiring will be required - you cannot do without the skills of an auto mechanic;



• if you still manage to fit a shower and toilet, do not forget about the drain tank - pouring dirty water onto the asphalt or lawn is extremely unethical;
• it is better not to forget to make a connector for connecting 220V at camping sites, well, and a converter for 12V from the car battery.

Making a trailer in-house

If difficulties do not frighten, and the desire for action is unstoppable, you can try your hand at building a house. And to remake a GAZelle or build a trailer-trailer from scratch - the choice is strictly individual!

DIY GAZelle mobile home

To work you will need a grinder, a welding machine, a hand saw for wood and a lot of patience. The step-by-step modernization of the car looks like this:

1. The seats are removed from the passenger compartment, the old trim is removed. All metal parts are treated with a special solution to prevent rust. The walls and ceiling are insulated with polyethylene foam, plywood sheets are laid on the floor. All wiring runs under the floor and wall cladding, this should be thought out in advance.



2. A frame for furniture is welded directly into the body. If it is impossible to set the car straight, you can use a pipe resting its ends against the lower edge of the window openings as a level. After the rough welding, the frame is removed and everything is welded, cleaned and brought inside again.



3. Window openings are pasted over with Carpet. Carpet-pasted ceiling panels are also installed. After finishing the interior trim, you can attach the slats under the mezzanine and mount the furniture frames.



4. For the front seats, you can make a swivel mechanism. To do this, you need a front hub, for example, from a VAZ and part of a pivot stand. The circuit is pretty simple.





5. The final stage is to install the furniture on the frame, connect the lighting, install a pump for the kitchen sink, lining the mezzanine and minor interior improvements. For cooking, you can put a small gas stove on one burner.



6. Instead of welding the furniture frame, you can use ready-made headsets, reinforcing them from the inside with corners and additional screws. You also need to fix the kitchen to everything - the floor, sofa, wall. This is to protect furniture from loosening when driving on bumpy roads.

It should not be forgotten that such a modification of the car requires registration with the REO. To do this, you need to write a statement and get a resolution from the technical department of the traffic police and the protocol of the authorized organization.

Stylish plywood trailer house

If the car has a towbar, it is a sin not to take advantage of the situation and not make a nice "drop" trailer for spending the night outside the city. For this:

1. The side walls of the future van are cut and attached to the base. All openings for doors and windows, as well as for lightening the frame, must be cut out in advance, so it is better to think over the drawing well.



2. Shelves are assembled from the furniture board and installed on the base. The same shelves will serve as the front and rear walls of the van.



3. In the shape of the van above the shelves, a plywood sheet is bent on both sides, and a load-bearing frame made of timber is fixed on top. One side is lifted, giving access to the kitchen.





4. The top hatch and skylight are cut out. The entire frame is insulated, the wiring is laid.



5. Everything is glued on top with veneer sheets. When the door and window openings have been cut out, you can proceed to the exterior painting and varnishing.





6. Doors, top hatch and supply and exhaust ventilation are installed. After securing all fittings, side lights and fenders for wheels, you can safely go on a journey!

And the video shows a detailed assembly of the motorhome with the installation of solar panels:

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Traveling without leaving home comfort and warmth - real dream... Fortunately, quite feasible. A house on wheels will help in its implementation (photo). Many Europeans and nearly one in four Americans have these all-inclusive vans.

The mobile home has everything: beds, sofas, a compact kitchen, built-in lockers and other amenities (photo). Some even manage to carry a TV and other equipment with them. A mobile home not only allows you to feel comfortable while traveling, but also gives you the opportunity to save a lot. No need to rent hotel rooms, overpaying at exorbitant prices.

DIY mobile home

Let's try to figure out how to build a house on wheels with our own hands, for example, from an ordinary gazelle or a small trailer (photo). First, you should draw a plan for the internal arrangement vehicle... Calculate where you can arrange sleeping places, where to put a folding table, and where to equip built-in wardrobes for clothes, dishes and other things.

Since we equip a mobile home in a small area (in the cabin of a gazelle), we will have to do with a minimum set of amenities. It is better to make the most of the folding furniture. Tables and transforming beds, which are securely attached to the walls, will help out a lot. If necessary, they can be unfolded and folded, put into wall panels or turned into chairs (photo). All these points need to be carefully thought out.

At the same time, a mobile home should have everything you need to feel comfortable traveling: a bedroom, a kitchen, a place to relax. After allocating space for furniture and basic amenities, it is imperative to include in the plan space for communications, which is impossible to do without. This is a ventilation system, heating (if you plan to travel in the fall or even winter), electricity.

Heating and ventilation

Gas can be used for heating. It can also be used for cooking if there is a place for a small kitchen in the cabin of the motorhome. Don't forget, you need to be very careful with the gas bottle! Be sure to take care of fire safety.

In connection with the question of gas, the topic of ventilation immediately arises. Even if there is no kitchen, the house still needs to provide fresh air. For this purpose, existing windows can be used, but it is imperative to make several ventilation holes as well. If you are going to use gas to heat your future mobile home, one vent should be located fairly low, almost at floor level.

Electricity and lighting

So that it is not dark in the mobile home in the evenings and you can use some electrical appliances, it is advisable to supply electricity. This will require charger, battery, wires and control panel of this entire system.

Bathroom, kitchen and shower

In a small gazelle salon (photo) it is hardly possible to equip a shower, but a small kitchen corner and a mini-size dry closet can be provided.

Without these basic amenities, travel is unlikely to be comfortable enough. If you purchased a large trailer (photo) and decided to completely re-equip it, then it is quite possible to put a small shower in it.

This entire economy will require water. It can be stored in plastic bins, but space will need to be allocated for them. Pumps are required to supply water to a sink or shower. Waste water should be collected in a container under the body. A hose from the washbasin and shower is supplied to it. Do not forget that during the trip, some tanks will need to be periodically replenished with clean water, and the container under the body will need to be emptied in time.

Re-equipment of a gazelle under a motorhome

Before placing all the described communications and furniture in the gazelle, do not forget to first prepare the salon itself. The inner "stuffing" made of metal must be coated with a primer. It will act as a protective layer against rust and moisture. Then the walls and floor of the cabin must be covered with thermal insulation material. A cheap option for wall and floor finishing is plywood. More expensive materials can be used if desired.

Then you can start installing gas equipment and connecting electricity. If you have no experience with gas equipment, it is better to turn to professionals. The final stage of converting a gazelle into a motorhome is the installation of tanks that will store water, a bathroom and, of course, furniture.

When creating your mobile home, you have to work hard. But the result is definitely worth it: now you can travel around cities and countries with your small but cozy home.

Perhaps there are 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 every trip is accompanied by a hotel room. Nevertheless, there is a solution - a motorhome or a motorhome. You've probably seen such movable structures in foreign films. And this is not strange, because, for example, 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 cash, since the question of finding housing is eliminated. One can talk about the advantages of a motorhome for a long time, and there are really a lot of them. However, there is one drawback - a car-home on wheels is not a cheap pleasure. But if you have patience and hard work, there is a way out - to build mobile home on wheels with your own hands.

The main need for such a house is travel, which you can safely send with your family and even small children. The 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.

Mobile home: what you need for comfort

Although the house will be in the form of mobile housing, 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;
• wiring system for subsequent wiring;
• panel for controlling the supply of electricity.

Heating for home

Several types of heaters can be used to heat a home, it can be stand-alone view and a gas cylinder. It is preferable to use gas, since in addition to heat, it will provide an opportunity for cooking.

If you have chosen heating with gas, then here you will have to contact a specialist for help. Of course, building everything with your own hands from start to finish is commendable, but you should remember about 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 home will be comfortable if it lacks basic amenities. Think carefully about where the kitchen, mini-size portable dry closet and shower will be. Also, do not forget about water tanks and pumps for it.

It is better to send the water that will drain into a large bucket under the body. To do this, you can use a special hose that should be laid in the floor.

RV Furniture

Certain difficulties may arise with furniture, since it should be as compact as possible. For such housing, folding furniture is used, it is attached to the walls. In most cases, such furniture can only be purchased on order, which is quite expensive. But if there is an opportunity to do it yourself, then this will significantly save money.

Optional: doors, windows

As for the windows, it is better to do at least 2, so you can save energy and not turn on the light during the day.

A mobile home is a type of transport that is both housing and a means of transportation. This kind of housing gained its popularity at the beginning of the last century.

By standards, a mobile home should accommodate eight people. Each tenant has his own sleeping place, there is also a small kitchen. Other amenities and equipment may vary from model to model, but in most cases there are also:

In more expensive models there is 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.

Note! In a motorhome, the driver's and passenger's seats are movable, as a result of which they turn into an addition to the living space during parking. At the tail end, there is often a separate room with U-shaped furniture.

History

Mass production mobile homes was launched in the last century, although some historians believe there were earlier homemade counterparts. They were small vans equipped to accommodate people (mainly herders).

The first mobile home mounted on a conventional car chassis was introduced in 1938 by Jennings.

Varieties of mobile homes

There are several classifications of motorhomes. So, according to the design features, they are distinguished:

Depending on their purpose, they are divided into:

• those that are used as long-term / permanent housing;
• those that are used for travel.

In the first case, more comfortable conditions take place, while often moving structures are extremely rarely divided into their own living space and a cabin.

Categories

Let's consider in detail each of the categories.

C-class

Small houses for short trips. Usually made on the basis of SUVs, so at night the cabin can be in 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 tail of the vehicle. It is very popular among young couples (at least in America).

A-class

Such houses, outwardly similar to 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 transport classification they are categorized as "C".

They are distinguished by a large windshield, a fixed driver's seat and retractable partitions that form different zones and separate berths. 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 means a car caravan.

Note! Campers are called B- and C-class trailers, while mobile homes are exclusively A-class models.

It is also worth noting that in some countries, without exception, motorhomes are called vinebago.

It will take a lot of time and effort to transform a car into a motorhome, as well as the appropriate equipment.

Note! First, you should study this issue from the point of view of legislation. Self-made motorhomes are perceived differently by different registration organizations, and it will be frustrating if the transport ends up being illegal.

Stage 1. First, the number of residents is determined and, based on this, a vehicle and internal "filling" 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 cleaned. If dents are found, they are removed and the peeling paint is peeled off. Several windows (if there were none) in the case are equipped for lighting and fresh air supply.

Step 3. Cut vents 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 heat-insulating material.

Note! To do this, you need to use exclusively high-quality materials; it is extremely undesirable to save money. In addition, the material from which the hardware (metal fasteners) is made should be similar to the metal of the car body - this is for additional protection against rusting.

Stage 5. The inner surface of the motorhome is finished.

• carpet covering;
• moisture resistant plywood.

Thick panels with stuffed strips for furniture installation are inserted into the side walls. It is characteristic that at first it is better to align the ceiling, and only after that move on to the walls.

Step 6. After installing the furniture, you should take care of the water supply. To do this, you can install several canisters of water under the sink and install small pumps. In addition, large tanks can be installed - for example, for taking a shower.

Note! Do not forget about waste water - another tank is installed for this. A regular 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 tank is located in the lower part of the body, as well as an additional vent for ventilation. This can be explained quite simply: the weight of propane is greater than that of air, so in the event of a leak, such safety measures will prevent unfortunate consequences.

Stage 8. It remains only to take care of the power supply. The best option is powerful accumulator batteryequipped with an external charging outlet.

Mobile home from an old trailer

Our trailer-trailer costs about 500,000 rubles. The amount is impressive, so if there is an opportunity to purchase an old one car trailer, then you can build a small motorhome with your own hands. This will require:

• trailer (always with a strong chassis);
• wooden elements (slats, bars, wagon boards);
• plywood;
• metal profile (for the roof);
• fittings made in the same style;
• a set of appropriate tools.

Manufacturing technology

Such a motorhome will be a trailer with a rear end. By the way, it is better to make the bed for the entire width of the structure - this way it will connect the side walls and thereby increase the rigidity. The bay window will be manufactured later and equipped with an individual unit. The door is installed in the Dutch type - it will consist of two halves.

Stage 1. The trailer is disassembled, the chassis is thoroughly cleaned and covered with anti-corrosion paint. A frame is constructed from pine boards, props are cut in the appropriate places.

Stage 2. A frame is constructed from slats with a section of 2x2 cm, an oak strip with a section of 3x3 cm is additionally installed in each corner. Above, the frame is tied with a horizontal strip.

It is advisable to use lining of various thicknesses:

• for side walls - 6 mm;
• for front and back - 19 mm.

Note! For thermal insulation, you can lay the lining in two layers.

Stage 3. The floor is covered with plywood sheets. For the roof, poplar beams are used - they are screwed along the frame with a step of 30 cm. Plywood is fixed on the beams, on top of which a moisture-resistant material and a small-section metal profile are spread.

Stage 4. There will be only one window in the body (if the door is not taken into account) - in the upper part of the back wall. It is desirable to make the window in the form of a bay window.

The door lock in such structures is located at the bottom, but you can put another one - additional - at the top. In addition, the door is equipped with a small casement window.

Stage 5. It is recommended to equip a table that can be pulled out from under the bed (as was once the case in Great Britain trains). For this, special lockers are formed under the bed. By the way, the lower space can also be used as a sleeping place.

In addition, shelves and a removable staircase are built from wood.

Letter of the law

No additional permission is required if the motorhome dimensions do not exceed:

• 400 cm high;
• 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 trailers.

Business organization on mobile homes

RV construction can be organized own business... There are four options for developing such a business.

Option number 1. Manufacturing of houses for sale for summer holidays or residence in the country. This will not require serious material costs, since the houses will be of a simplified design - for example, without insulation.

Option number 2. Rent out mobile homes. It is relative new business, but for everything new you can take very expensively. The number of motorhomes in this case is growing as the customer base grows.

Option number 3. Making mobile eateries or convenience stores.

Option number 4, it is the most interesting. It consists in the creation of 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 acquaintance with the construction technology, check out the thematic video.

Video - DIY home on wheels

Many leisure enthusiasts dream of traveling in a mobile home, so as not to be dependent on purchasing tickets, booking hotels and being tied to one point during the entire vacation. A mobile home is both a home and a vehicle. It allows you to go on a journey with maximum comfort and stop wherever you want on the road. In addition, it can be used as housing in the country or during the construction of a house.

Varieties of mobile homes

A mobile home today can be purchased ready-made, although it is quite an expensive pleasure. But it is much more interesting and cheaper to make it with your own hands from an old vehicle, re-equipping its interior or making such a motorhome practically from scratch, not counting the basics. 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 of such work, as well as a lot of effort and free time.

Attention! Before investing in the re-equipment of a vehicle, you need to find out all the nuances of its registration in the relevant authorities in order to avoid any problems during registration. Otherwise, it is unlikely that it will be possible to use such transport for travel, and it will settle as a dead weight somewhere in the country.

A decent-sized mobile home can come from a large van, but such a mobile home is too expensive a vehicle. Among the budget options that are quite suitable for those who like to craft 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 sturdy chassis.

House from the car Gazelle

To implement any of these three options, in addition to the presence of the vehicle itself, which will be taken as a basis, a plan for the future motorhome will be required, at least in a schematic form. Such a plan will take into account all the design features and plan a living area with maximum comfort for finding there. It can simply be drawn on paper or done on a computer, if that's more convenient.

Internal communications of a mobile home

Without electricity, water and gas, life in a mobile home can hardly be called comfortable. A rechargeable battery and a charger are usually used to provide the room with electricity. The wiring inside must be thought out in advance. Do not forget about the external connector to charge the battery, which are of different capacities. The most suitable battery capacity must also be calculated in advance, taking into account the load and the travel distance.

Interior design of a mobile home

Gas cylinders are often used to heat a room. Gas will also be convenient for cooking, which is much more profitable in terms of consumption than a stove from electricity. The presence of a kitchen in such a house implies the installation of a hood over the stove in it and the organization common system ventilation, which is especially important when using propane.

Council. You should not undertake independent gasification and power 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 well they are carried out.

The kitchen will not be able to function even without water, which is usually stored in containers where a submersible pump is lowered to supply it to the tap. To drain the used water, a reservoir is also used, which is attached either indoors or outside. If desired, the mobile home can also be equipped with a small shower. But the usual bathroom in a mobile home cannot be made; a dry closet is used in this capacity.

RV kitchen area

As for furniture, it is better if all of it in a mobile home is practical and compact, because there is not too much space for placing it. Variants of reclining berths, sliding tables and the like organization of space can be used. And all this must be securely fastened to the walls in order to ensure safety when moving. Furniture for arrangement can be purchased ready-made, but for a person with hands it is easy to make it yourself, taking into account the size of the room, and make a sofa and chairs, for example, from car seats.

Equip inner 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 Gazelle or old bus

Re-equipment of a minibus begins with cleaning the body of upholstery and seats, after which various holes are made - for windows, ventilation, for gas supply.

Mobile house from the bus

Then work on the arrangement of the residential area is performed in the following sequence:

• even out the dents on the inner surface, then primer all open metal parts of the body to prevent corrosion on them;
• the inner surface of the future house, including walls, floor and ceiling, is covered with thermal insulation;
• on top of the insulating material, starting from the ceiling, plywood, resistant to moisture, or carpet is laid.

Upon completion of these works, electrification and gasification of the premises, kitchen and bathroom equipment, furniture installation are carried out. For a secure installation of furniture, plywood is attached to the walls bigger size thicker than on the floor or ceiling, or separate reinforced strips are placed to fix it. And, of course, if necessary, you need to put in order undercarriage and the engine of a Gazelle or an old bus, then such a house will become truly mobile.

Trailer-based mobile home

Here, in contrast to 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 have to build the floor, walls, ceiling and roof, proceeding in the following sequence:

• put plywood of sufficient thickness on the frame, surround the outer edge with a bar and fasten with bolts;

Trailer-based home flooring

• lay the beams on the floor, fixing heat-insulating material between them and close it all from above with plywood;
• for the construction of walls, timber and lining are used, not forgetting in the process of work to make openings for windows and doors, as well as technological holes for the entrance and exit of various communications;
• for the construction of the roof, install the rafters, sheathe them with plywood, covering them with moisture-resistant material on top;

Building walls

• after laying electrical wiring make thermal insulation of the walls, then closing the fiberboard on top;
• to protect wooden walls, prime them from the inside and outside, and then paint them in two layers;
• install a door and windows, additional interior decoration may be required.

Upon completion of these works, you can also think about gasification, water supply, organizing a kitchen and a bathroom, installing furniture. Then all that remains is to put on the fenders and headlights that the trailer is supposed to do, and the mobile home is ready for travel.

Do not forget to obtain permits before setting off in your RV

Traveling in a mobile home, of course, is very convenient. However, before starting construction, decide for yourself whether you can independently master all the work, because they will require quite a lot of effort, means and skills.

DIY home on wheels: video

How to build a mobile home: photo

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 look for and book a hotel, purchase tickets, pack suitcases, etc. In addition, your own motorhome makes it easy to travel even big family, including pets - for this it is necessary to use the appropriate furniture, usually transformable.

When a caravan on wheels first appeared on the road, it 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 self-made models 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 berth, which are present even in the smallest motorhomes, which are often based on the budget gazelle in Russia.

Depending on what type of caravan belongs to, it can be:

• trailed;
• van;
• combined.

A fairly common practice at the present time is the hand-made conversion of a suitable vehicle, the same 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 or short-term residence in the motorhome, as well as select or manufacture the appropriate furniture.

RV classes

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 motorhome trailers, the following concepts should be highlighted:

Trailer tent

Homemade motorhome on wheels does not 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 furniture and are used as a sleeping place. In order to independently make a caravan trailer, you will need to make some effort and a sufficient amount of time.

The main "power" element of such a motorhome is a frame, which can be purchased ready-made, or assemble it yourself, which requires skill and certain technical knowledge. When self-manufacturing, special attention should be paid to anti-corrosion treatment of all steel elements of the future motorhome.

The frame, mounted on the chassis prepared for the 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 motorhome trailer moves, the entire structure will be subjected to serious dynamic and vibration loads. Inside such a motorhome, you can arrange a fairly comfortable sleeping place, and at the time of rest stops, the motorhome structure unfolds, and a tent is quickly set up on top. Such a motorhome on wheels, the photo of which is presented below, is optimal for short trips and simple outdoor recreation.

Another option for the device of such a trailer can be viewed 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 a bus. In order to create it, you will need to make a lot of effort, time, and be ready for a fairly serious material investment, which subsequently will more than pay off comfortably when traveling in your own motorhome.

The process of converting a standard gazelle into a motorhome on wheels will certainly be accompanied by a number of works that are mandatory:

In the event that a mobile home trailer is created for the purpose of long journeys, it is advisable to provide for the presence of a good audio-video system and satellite TV... If financial possibilities permit, it will be good option installation of solar panels, which will extend the life of the generator.

Attention! In most cases, re-equipment of a vehicle into a caravan trailer requires a preliminary legalization of all "alterations" in order to avoid legal problems in the future.

Internal work

Many lovers of travel with comfort are interested in the question of how much a motorhome on wheels in Russia costs, but having learned the cost of the finished version, they prefer to create a motorhome with their own hands. And this makes sense, since making a motorhome on wheels from a gazelle with their own hands is within the power of any person who is ready to make a certain amount of effort and spend his 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 bolted, there will be no problems; if a welded joint is used, a grinder is required. After dismantling, the interior should be completely freed from the interior trim. In parallel with this, it is worth checking metal parts for corrosion foci. Take measures to eliminate them, bearing in mind that it will be much more difficult to disassemble a finished motorhome.

Before proceeding with the insulation and interior decoration of the motorhome, you should carefully consider the water and power supply system, since it is better to hide all pipes and electrical cables under the casing to avoid accidental damage. After that, a motorhome on wheels based on a gazelle requires serious insulation. In addition to special materials with vibration and thermal insulation characteristics, you can use basalt mineral wool or extruded polystyrene foam for a motorhome.

An important point in the interior and exterior of a motorhome on wheels is the protective treatment of the material used. Thus, additional metal elements outside the motorhome must have a high-quality anti-corrosion treatment. Internal cladding elements are usually made of wood. For their treatment, it is recommended to use a special fire-retardant impregnation, which will prevent the spread of flame, 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 attention in terms of electricity and gas supply. Do not naively believe that without proper 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 "allocate" a separate closed area, in the lower part of which there should be openings that communicate with the outside atmosphere. This will allow propane, which is heavier than air, to escape from the RV, if it leaks, and will not cause poisoning or a fire in the passenger compartment.

An important point for a motorhome is the correct calculation of the battery capacity. To ensure maximum autonomy, the daily energy consumption of all devices in the RV should be summed up. The resulting value in watts will need to be divided by 12 (V), resulting in a value in ampere-hours (Ah) - it is this value that is indicated on the battery and allows you to judge its power. So, when 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 can operate autonomously for two days. It is advisable to provide an external outlet for recharging the battery of the motorhome in parking lots.

Furniture

Despite the fact that at present it will not be a problem to buy ready-made furniture for a motorhome, according to reviews, it is not able to satisfy all the needs of car owners, especially those who create a motorhome on wheels according to their own drawings. therefore the best option becomes either her self-production, or an individual order for furniture production.

In most cases, making your own furniture is more optimal for a motorhome. Since for a small motorhome, for example, based on a standard gazelle or UAZ, not so much furniture is required, and it does not differ in particular complexity, at this stage of work you can save money. 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 option;
• 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 on wheels, 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 made out can be seen in the photo - clearly visible how sophisticated and comfortable interior decoration can be.

When building a house on wheels with your own hands, you should pay attention to the quality of materials. So, for furniture it is advisable to use moisture-resistant materials that are resistant to the effects of household chemicals, since cleaning in any type of motorhome - from a bus, a trailer or a gazelle - will have to be done quite often.