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Couple Spends $25,000 To Convert Old Truck Into Mobile Home And It Looks Better Than Most Apartments
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Couple Spends $25,000 To Convert Old Truck Into Mobile Home And It Looks Better Than Most Apartments

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For most of us, buying even the smallest house seems like a far-fetched fantasy. But this young couple from Nottingham, UK, have decided to do things their way. As the two love to travel and their jobs include being outdoors – they decided that they needed a mobile home which could travel together with them. So, after “a few beers,” an idea came to Martin’s head – he should buy “a big American truck.” It turns out; it wasn’t just a crazy thought to be quickly washed away by a hangover – Martin and Iona started planning on getting a truck in which they could live in.

Iona and Martin went on eBay and found a truck, which was previously used for delivering bread, for just a £3,600 (approximately $4,670). However, to fully complete the renovation and turn the delivery truck into a liveable, tiny house was no easy task. While Martin did most of the laboring, Iona took care of the interior design. The couple worked on the project full-time, and it took four months to complete. Now, they are enjoying their beautiful house on wheels and mountain views in France. Scroll down below to see the amazing home project that the couple did by transforming an old truck into a stylish home.

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This is Iona Stewart and Martin Hill – a couple from Nottingham who are both keen snowboarders

Recently, the travelling couple decided to buy an old Hovis delivery truck which they could use both for travelling and living

They bought it on Ebay for a mere £3,600 (approximately $4,670)

The couple spent £20,000 (about $25,900) on the renovation

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This is what the renewed truck looks like. Martin and Iona plan on living in it and saving money on accommodation while traveling through Europe

Although from the outside, it doesn’t look anything special…

…the inside of the truck has been transformed into a cozy and comfortable home

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The house is fully furnished and has everything you might need

While Martin did most of the labouring, Iona designed the interior of the truck

“About four years ago after a few too many beers I thought about buying a big American RV” – Martin said

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“We bought the lorry in May this year. We spent four months working on it full-time”

“We are really lucky to not have to work and we did everything ourselves”

“It’s amazing what you can do. We are not exactly slumming it”

The couple even designed the place on two different levels

The bedroom is furnished with a double bed and stylish furniture

The storage space has been carefully planned so that the two young travelers can fit all their belongings there

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This is the shower room of the truck, where the couple are now living

The space inside the truck is separated by doors to make it cozy and practical

The couple’s home is full of little stylish and artistic details

The two are currently in France, enjoying the views of the mountains

They have no plans to return to the United Kingdom just yet, and intend to continue travelling

 

 

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Kees Schmeer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks very nice but I wonder what it looks like after emergency braking....

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MammaG
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was wondering about all those glass jars and unsecured items.

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Just JoLynn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, the owners are quoted saying they are lucky they don't have to work...umm then how do you afford to build this home and travel?

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Kees Schmeer
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks very nice but I wonder what it looks like after emergency braking....

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MammaG
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was wondering about all those glass jars and unsecured items.

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Just JoLynn
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, the owners are quoted saying they are lucky they don't have to work...umm then how do you afford to build this home and travel?

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