Wooden house on wheels for a comfortable stay in the country. Do-it-yourself mobile home: design photos, step-by-step work process Organization of business on mobile homes
Mobile Home Projects already presented in previous articles of our site. This one cottage on wheels conditionally divided into three parts - the supporting platform, frame and roof. The carrier platform is a finished factory automotive part with a reinforced frame, springs and other necessary elements. The frame of the mobile house is also made of metal. The frame was covered with processed wooden planks.
In the process of mounting a metal frame, it is necessary to take into account such moments as the internal and external equipment of the house, namely where it will be located, a kitchen with a refrigerator, a stove and a sink, a toilet with a shower. Therefore, it is very important to carefully consider every corner and every detail of the future home before starting work on the manufacture of such a camper.
Sheathed with siding, they consist of three layers, where the outer and inner ones are made of wood, and between them a heater with wind, hydro and vapor barrier is laid. The roof of the house is arranged in the same way, which makes it possible to maintain a comfortable temperature for life inside the house, both on cold and hot days. A tree treated and protective will last for decades, but thanks to modern means care wooden surfaces does not require significant effort and investment.
Due to the fact that the mobile home is equipped with solar panels, its residents are independent of the centralized power supply, which is extremely important in suburban conditions.
Particular attention must be paid. To a large extent from competent installation windows (both on the ceiling surface of the house and in the wall) the comfort of living in the house depends.
In a compact mobile home, every detail is multifunctional. The couches simultaneously became chests for clothes and other things necessary in everyday life, the folding table is successfully camouflaged on the wall surface, numerous shelves under the ceiling also made it possible to place a large number of objects and even a mirror mounted on the wall, on a movable folding leg.
Making a house on wheels with your own hands is not a very difficult task for any master. The design, in the course of construction, will be improved and because of this, the production time may be delayed. To prevent such a situation, it is necessary to think over the interior design in advance, get rid of unsuitable elements. This approach is important when converting small vehicles when assembling a motorhome, for example from an old trailer.
A motor home is a type of transportation that is both housing and a means of transportation. This kind of housing gained its popularity at the beginning of the last century.
Motorhome device
By standards, the mobile home should accommodate eight people. Each tenant has his own sleeping place, there is still small kitchen. Other amenities and equipment may vary depending on the specific model, but in most cases there are also:
More expensive models have a bathroom consisting of (often replacing a chair, which gives a few extra meters of free space), a washbasin and a shower. Sometimes mobile homes are equipped with showers.
Note! In a motorhome, the driver and passenger seats are movable, as a result of which, during parking, they turn into an addition to the living space. In the tail, a separate room with U-shaped furniture is often equipped.
Story
Serial production of mobile homes was launched in the last century, although some historians believe that there were earlier makeshift counterparts. They were small vans equipped for human habitation (mainly pastoralists).
The first motor home mounted on a conventional automobile chassis was introduced in 1938 by Jennings.
Varieties of mobile homes
There are several classifications of motorhomes. So, according to the design features, they distinguish:
Depending on the purpose, they are divided into:
- those used as long-term/permanent housing;
- those used for travel.
In the first case, there are more comfortable conditions, while often moving structures are extremely rarely divided into actual living space and a cabin.
Categories
Let's look at each category in detail.
C-class
Small houses designed for short trips. They are usually made on the basis of SUVs, so at night the cabin can be in a double bed (if desired).
Teardrop camper - cottage on a trailer B-class
The only difference between it and the C-class is a berth - it is stationary and is located in the tail of the transport. It is very popular among young couples (at least in America).
A-class
Such houses, which look like an ordinary bus, are the most comfortable and, therefore, the most expensive. They are built on the basis of trucks, therefore, in terms of transport classification, they belong to category "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 title
The term “motorhome” (another name is “camper”) often means a car caravan.
Note! B- and C-class trailers are called campers, while motorhomes are exclusively A-class models.
It is also worth noting that in some countries, without exception, motorhomes are called winebago.
It will take a lot of effort and time, as well as the appropriate equipment, to turn a car into a motorhome.
Note! First, this issue should be studied from the point of view of legislation. Different registration organizations perceive homemade motorhomes differently, and it will be unpleasant if the transport ends up being illegal.
Stage 1. First, the number of residents is determined and, based on this, a vehicle and an internal "stuffing" 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 cleared. If dents are found, they are removed and the peeling paint is scraped off. Several windows are equipped (if they were not) in the housing for lighting and fresh air.
Stage 3. Ventilation holes and valves for gas supply are cut out. 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 thermal insulation material.
Note! To do this, you need to use only high-quality materials, it is extremely undesirable to save. In addition, the material from which the hardware (metal fasteners) are made should be similar to the metal of the car body - this is for additional protection against rust.
Stage 5. The inner surface of the motorhome is finished.
- carpet covering;
- waterproof plywood.
Thick panels with stuffed planks for furniture mounting are inserted into the side walls. It is characteristic that at first it is better to level the ceiling, and only after that go to the walls.
Stage 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, you can put large tanks - for example, for taking a shower.
Note! Do not forget about wastewater - another tank is installed for this. As a toilet, you can use the usual garden structure.
Stage 7. For cooking and heating, as noted earlier, it is better to use propane gas. The cylinder is located in the lower part of the body, as well as an additional hole for ventilation. This is explained quite simply: propane weighs more than air, so in the event of a leak, such safety measures will prevent sad consequences.
Stage 8. It remains only to take care of the power supply. The best option is a powerful battery equipped with an external charging outlet.
Mobile home from an old trailer
A trailer-trailer costs about 500,000 rubles. The amount is impressive, so if you have the opportunity to purchase an old car trailer, you can build a small motorhome with your own hands. This will require:
- trailer (necessarily with a strong chassis);
- wooden elements (slats, bars, wagon boards);
- plywood;
- metal profile (for roofing);
- fittings made in the same style;
- set of appropriate tools.
Manufacturing technology
Such a motorhome will be a trailer with in the back. By the way, it is better to make a bed for the entire width of the structure - this way it will connect the side walls and thereby increase rigidity. The bay window will be made later and equipped with an individual unit. The door is installed Dutch type - it will consist of two halves.
Stage 1. The trailer is disassembled, the chassis is carefully cleaned and covered with anti-corrosion paint. A frame is constructed from pine boards, supports are cut in appropriate places.
Stage 2. A frame is constructed from slats with a section of 2x2 cm, an oak rail with a section of 3x3 cm is additionally installed in each corner. The frame is tied with a horizontal rail from above.
Note! For thermal insulation, you can lay the lining in two layers.
Stage 3. The floor is covered with plywood sheets. Poplar beams are used for the roof - they are screwed along the frame in increments of 30 cm. Plywood is fixed on the beams, on top of which a moisture-resistant material and a metal profile of a small section are laid.
Stage 4. There will be only one window in the case (if the door is not taken into account) - in the upper part of the back wall. The window is preferably made in the form of a bay window.
The door lock in such designs is located below, but you can put one more - additional - on top. In addition, the door is equipped with a small casement window.
Stage 5. It is recommended to equip a table that slides out from under the bed (as was once the case on British trains). For this, special lockers are formed under the bed. By the way, the lower space can also be used as a bed.
In addition, shelves and a removable ladder are built from wood.
Letter of the law
No additional permit is required if the dimensions of the motorhome will not exceed:
- 400 cm high;
- 255 cm wide;
- 100 cm long (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 trailer trailers.
Setting up a mobile home business
On the construction of motorhomes, you can organize your own business. There are four options for developing such a business.
Option number 1. Making houses for sale summer holidays or living in a country house. 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 motorhomes. This is a relatively new business, and everything new can be charged very expensively. Number of motorhomes in this case grows as the customer base grows.
Option number 3. Make food trucks or shops.
Option number 4. He's 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 trailers into budget, premium and middle class.
For a more detailed acquaintance with the construction technology, check out the thematic video.
Video - Do-it-yourself motor home
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This real palace on wheels is based on MAN. The length of the motorhome is almost 9.5 meters, which requires the driver to have unconditional skills to drive cars of this class. Here everything is subordinated to the main thing - the maximum comfort of passengers. The interior is designed in the style of luxury yachts - the elegant narrow doors of the numerous lockers suspended from the ceiling contrast with the high-quality leather trim of the sofas and armchairs in the living area. Each lamp, each, even the smallest, interior detail (curtains, for example) fills the space with luxury and magnificence.
Characteristics:
- the most luxurious mobile home;
- spacious bathroom;
- average price: 23,602,000 rubles.
The base of the camper was created on the basis of the Fiat Ducato truck, as a result of which the car has good handling and stability on the road - the windage of the camper does not exceed the permissible values for this chassis. The spacious and bright mobile home is designed for four people. Light penetrates not only through the side windows (all have curtain systems, including the windshield), but also through a transparent hatch located in the front of the camper. Expensive and exquisite interior decoration accentuates the interior space, while swivel driver and passenger seats make the living room look huge by integrating with the cab.
Characteristics:
- best comfort;
- country of origin: Germany;
- average price: 13,367,000 rubles.
The motorhome is based on the Mercedes Sprinter 316 CDI and has all the features of this reliable and trouble-free car in driving. And if the integrated camper does not stand out from the outside, it can easily get lost in city traffic, then inside it is a real compact house for 4 people. One drop-down bed is located above the driver's seat, and the other two are at the back of the house, behind the toilet and shower. It is noteworthy that these two beds can be transformed into one huge one for the greatest comfort.
Characteristics:
- unique body protection;
- large luggage compartment;
- country of origin: Germany;
- average price: 9 176 188 rubles.
Making your own camper is not too difficult a task for experienced craftsman. But the terms of such construction can be greatly 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 do-it-yourself home on wheels from a GAZelle.
The mobile home has undeniable advantages - comfort, coziness and mobility. Moscow is a noisy city, from which you sometimes want to leave. Trailer owners do not have to look for 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 according to:
- mind - there are trailed, van or motorhomes combined with a car;
- class - there are three classes of comfort for motorhomes;
- type of trailer - there are trailer trailers, hybrid and fifth-wheel trailers.
If everything is clear with the trailer type of a mobile home, then the difference between a van and a combined motorhome is not immediately visible. In the first version, the living quarters are located in the van of the car and are separated from the driver's seat.
This option is suitable when traveling together, when no one stays in the "house" for the duration of the journey. Thanks to this design, it is possible to fit more functional furniture using a blank front wall.
Motorhomes converted from GAZelles or minibuses are just combined.
The comfort class can be called conditional. So, class “A” motorhomes include spacious trailers made on the chassis of large trucks. Outwardly, they resemble a bus, they can have folding structures, but inside they do not differ in functionality from a small-sized apartment.
It should be borne in mind that the driver must have category "C" rights to drive this transport.
There is much less space in it, but it is still convenient to travel in them. Importantly, you can drive such a car with category B rights if the weight of the car or the total weight of the car with the 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 bed- its function is performed by folding sofas or armchairs. But by equipping such a mini camper with a trunk-tent, 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 should be noted fivsvill-trailers, the shape of which is designed to be used 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 houses on wheels with your own hands
Prices for mobile homes significantly "bite". No wonder the desire of skilled heads of families to save the budget and do everything themselves. It is important to be wise and learn from the mistakes of others:
- you should not do everything from improvised materials - you will have to live in the house for at least a week and you want to spend your vacation in comfort;
- a serious revision of the body, heating system, wiring will be required - one cannot do without the skills of an auto mechanic;
- if you still managed to fit the shower and toilet, do not forget about the drain tank - pour it out dirty water on asphalt or lawn is extremely unethical;
- it's better not to forget to make a connector for connecting 220V at campsites, and a converter for 12V from the car battery.
Making a trailer on your own
If the 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 from scratch - the choice is strictly individual!
Do-it-yourself house on wheels from a GAZelle
For work you need a grinder, welding machine, hand saw wood and a lot of patience. The phased modernization of the car looks like this:
- The seats are taken out of the cabin, 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 sheathing, this should be thought out in advance.
- A frame for furniture is welded directly in the body. If it is impossible to set the car straight, you can use a pipe as a level, resting its ends against the lower edge of the window openings. After rough welding, the frame is removed and everything is welded, cleaned and again brought inside.
- Window openings are glued with carpet. Ceiling panels glued with carpet are also installed. After completing the upholstery of the cabin, you can fasten the slats under the mezzanine and mount the furniture frames.
- For the front seats can be done rotary mechanism. To do this, you need a front hub, for example, from a VAZ and part of a swivel rack. The circuit is pretty simple.
- The final stage is the installation of furniture on the frame, the connection of lighting, the installation of a pump for the kitchen washstand, the lining of the mezzanines and minor interior improvements. For cooking, you can put a small gas stove for one burner.
- Instead of welding the furniture frame, you can use ready-made sets, reinforcing them from the inside with corners and additional screws. You also need to attach the kitchen to everything - the floor, the sofa, the wall. This is done to protect furniture from loosening while driving on bumpy roads.
We should not forget that such a modification of the car requires registration in the REO. To do this, you need to write an application and get a resolution from the technical department of the traffic police and a protocol from an authorized organization.
Stylish plywood trailer house
If the car has a towbar, it’s 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:
- The side walls of the future van are cut and attached to the base. All holes for doors and windows, as well as for lightening the frame, must be cut in advance, so it is better to think over the drawing well.
- Shelves are assembled from a furniture board and installed on the base. The same shelves will serve as the front and rear walls of the van.
- According to the shape of the van, a plywood sheet is bent over the shelves on both sides, and a power frame made of timber is fixed on top. One side is liftable, giving access to the kitchen.
- Cut out the top hatch and skylight. The entire frame is insulated, wiring is laid.
- Everything is glued on top with veneer sheets. When the door and window openings are cut out, you can proceed to the exterior painting and varnishing.
- Installed doors, top hatch and supply and exhaust ventilation. After fixing all the fittings, side lights and fenders for the wheels, you can safely go on a trip!
And the video shows a detailed assembly of a motorhome with the installation of solar panels:
Wooden house ik on wheels. Already at first glance, it looks more like an ordinary rural house, which for some reason has wheels. It's actually a great design for a practical camper, and the fun lies inside. Let's see what designers will surprise us with this time.
This house is called Monarch Tiny Homes. Designed and built in view of the growing popularity of miniature houses. I think it’s worth starting its review with its most interesting feature. Already customary miniature houses offered by eminent design groups cost quite a lot of money. But this project was originally focused on building a mobile home with full functionality and at an affordable price.
Even a well-designed home doesn't have to cost a fortune, so Monarch Tiny Homes will set you back just $22,000 for a basic package that includes the body and basic interior fittings. A complete set with equipment and design frills will cost $ 47,000, which is still less than we are used to seeing in such situations.
When creating a house, the emphasis was on constructive safety. Even taking into account the presence of an attic as part of a living space, the house remains strong and reliable. It is mounted on a standard wheeled platform and is designed for towing by ordinary passenger vehicles. Engineering art is evident in the selection of materials and the layout of the structure in such a way that it is strong, warm and durable at the same time. Mostly wood is used, already proven SIP panels are used for thermal insulation.
Now about the pleasant. This is actually a mobile “Cabin in the Forest” - you can’t call it in another way. This impression is facilitated by the magnificent appearance and internal layout. What is worth only the decision to use the attic for a bed and wooden stairs.
Inside the house is very spacious, although it is not noticeable from the outside. It can accommodate all the household appliances necessary for a comfortable life, and outside a set of equipment for autonomous existence.
By the way, the house in everything corresponds to the principles of environmental friendliness. This is the use of fibreboard, and solid wood and even recycled plastic. The main advice from the creators of the house is to use solar panels instead of diesel generators so as not to deviate from the principles of an eco-house.
architectural firm P.A.D. Tiny Houses(Portland, USA) presented a project of an unusual compact cottage. He looks like cozy country house, made of wood, but in fact this is a car camping for a young family.
The Sweet Pea Tiny House is a mobile home designed specifically for a single woman who is often on the road. But she hopes someday to find her soul mate, to give birth to a child, and this is provided for in the project. This is great option economical housing with its own style. It will also look good on a small suburban area. All that is needed is to receive instructions and assemble the building. That is exactly what its owner did, and on her own.
Double French doors lead into the main living space. Through the skylights and windows, a lot of sunlight which creates a feeling of spaciousness. There are several large wardrobes and many shelves for small items.
A sliding ladder leads to the upper level. The bed under the attic is designed for two adults. For the child there is a cozy bed near the front door.
The combined bathroom is designed so that it compactly combines a bath and a shower. Unlike traditional models, this allows you to bathe a small child.
Sweet Pea Tiny House camping area - 12.6 square meters living area, not including the sleeping loft. Almost everyone can make such a house on wheels. Finished project drawings and technical documentation can be purchased for as little as $79. Inexpensive timber, boards, plywood are needed for construction. All elements of the house are made of environmentally friendly materials.
