On the outside see this truck there is not very special, but still, it is a droomhuisje for Martin Hill (38) and Iona Stewart (27) from Great Britain. In just four months, they have an old truck transformed into a cosy home on wheels with which they are currently in the French Alps to stay. And with a budget of less than 23.000 pounds, or 26.000 euro.
“about four years ago, after too many beers, I thought of a big, American mobile home to buy,” said Martin. In so doing, the torque of each year once again return to the French ski resort where they got to know each other. What started as a slightly drunken idea became a reality when Martin and Iona in may on eBay an old truck on the head could tap. They paid only 3,000 pounds, converted as’n 3.400 euro.
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The next four months, the duo day and night for the vehicle to caulk. The outside got a coat of paint, while the interior a complete makeover and was treated. Now the truck space for an open kitchen and living room, a separate toilet and shower, and a separate bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with all the necessities, including an oven and stove. In the living room flaunts even a small wood-burning stove. the
The necessary storage space was created by making full use of the height: there are small cupboards to the ceiling and the bedroom is located on a separate pillow. “We are lucky that we don’t have to work, and did everything ourselves”, explains Martin. The total cost of the renovation is £ 20,000 or a little more than 22.600 euros.
in the Meantime, the couple is withdrawn in their mobile house and they moved through Europe to the French Alps to stay. Via Facebook handed Iona a few photos of their new place which is hundreds of times geliket and shared.
