A savvy couple converted a former British gasoline car into a quirky home for £5,000.
27-year-old Laura Evans and Ed Knight set a challenge for themselves to make the Caddy Maxi van a livable space.
The couple from Kingston upon Thames in London bought a minivan to show others that a home on wheels is not always big.
"Adventure cars" used to be used by employees of energy and household service providers, but are now equipped with kitchens and beds.
They used re-used materials such as wood, and even made a skyline roof by inserting a square window.
As a clerk, Laura said: "It took us four months to disassemble everything, insulate and convert it into a mini camper.
"As the pandemic stops our international travel plans, we want to challenge ourselves and be creative.
"The price of this van is over £7,000.
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"It spent £5,000 on mechanical work and materials, such as recycled wood for panels, bed frames and small cabinets.
"We tried to cut costs as much as possible by buying things like Moroccan kitchen tiles from the Facebook market.
"But we bought a brand new oven to make sure it works."
All electrical appliances such as oven with stove, refrigerator with freezer, faucet with electric pump, LED lighting, 60 liters of fresh water and a full solar system including leisure batteries are brand new.
The stone sink was purchased from the Facebook market and was too big.
Laura added: "The solution is to'sink' our washbasin into the installation and let the countertop form.
"We like this finish and we believe it looks better than if we simply put it on it.
“Just like the kitchen door, we used Scottish elm as our countertop, but kept the active edge. Eddy cleverly used a jigsaw to cut a weak edge to follow the curved door at the end of each unit.
"Eddy used tightly woven rattan panels to make solid elm vibrating doors in the kitchen, which is a natural rattan material.
"This is a biodegradable material and it looks great."
From the outside, this blue car looks no different from other Volkswagen vans, but inside it is a shabby chic space.
This van uses wooden ceilings and laminate floors, and has enough space for two people, but due to the low ceiling, one person cannot stand.
Ed said: "This is an adventure car-used to sleep and eat.
"It's great for watching movies while curled up in bed, but it was made as an adventure car, so it's not suitable for staying in it for a few days.
"When we open doors in public places, we like to see people's reactions.
"They always have to do both-especially when they see us eating together, you never think that there is a working kitchen inside.
"We want to show others that you don't need a big truck to make your home.
"We still have comfortable homes, such as fluffy pillows and comfortable mattresses, but you can't stand up."
Ed is a joiner. He is responsible for insulating the trucks and doing most of the convenient work, while Laura focuses on bargaining and interiors.
The couple spent eight hours a day for eight weeks to turn the truck into a living space.
Before selling it, they continued to travel in Cornwall and the Isle of Skye in Scotland.
Ed said: "Laura also did the final touches, such as most of the painting, oiling and polishing.
"It is much better to buy a retired van because it has been taken care of and the mileage is good.
"Through clever design, you can do it cheaper-better in the long run.
"Due to the December 2020 pandemic, Laura lost her job during the event.
"She started working part-time, so it gave her more things to focus on.
"We spent a total of £12,000 and made some profit on the sale."
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