Anything rectangular is fair game when it comes to building campers. 90-degree angles maximize available living space, making buses and box trucks attractive alternatives for DIY enthusiasts. A Southwest Airlines pilot has found the perfect home at work – an airline box truck with a scissor lift designed to load snacks onto planes. He made it his new home with a view.
He won the truck at auction for just $3,300, taking seven months to complete the $30,000 build. The 2000 Ford F-650 is approximately 29 feet (8.84 meters) long and weighs 25,000 pounds. Its coolest feature is the 17-foot scissor lift that lifts the box into the sky. He finished the beastly vehicle in a gray fighter jet as he was once a fighter pilot, decorating his truck with other memorabilia from his time in the service.
Inside, Mark raised the roof about two feet and made a number of other modifications to turn the box truck into a true living space. There is a large shower, a two-burner cooktop and a large sink. The fridge and freezer he installed was built for a yacht, but the combo works for him.
The bed is in a mezzanine accessible via a retractable ladder. A skylight with automatic blinds provides additional headroom and a perfect spot for stargazing, especially from the comfort of the camper’s queen-size bed. Magnets hold many of its processions in place, including the cups and plates in the kitchen.
Mark transformed the external loading floor into an outdoor terrace, installing a grill, table, outdoor speakers and a chair to take advantage of the view made possible by the lift. It also has a bike rack and an outdoor shower that is always accessible when the lift is fully extended, along with other nice features.
People have more options than ever when they decide to live in a motorhome. Companies build dedicated vehicles with the latest and greatest features, while people take it upon themselves to build a vehicle that meets their needs and budget. Access to information via YouTube and the Internet also helps turn people into do-it-yourselfers.
Anything rectangular is fair game when it comes to building campers. 90-degree angles maximize available living space, making buses and box trucks attractive alternatives for DIY enthusiasts. A Southwest Airlines pilot has found the perfect home at work – an airline box truck with a scissor lift designed to load snacks onto planes. He made it his new home with a view.
He won the truck at auction for just $3,300, taking seven months to complete the $30,000 build. The 2000 Ford F-650 is approximately 29 feet (8.84 meters) long and weighs 25,000 pounds. Its coolest feature is the 17-foot scissor lift that lifts the box into the sky. He finished the beastly vehicle in a gray fighter jet as he was once a fighter pilot, decorating his truck with other memorabilia from his time in the service.
Inside, Mark raised the roof about two feet and made a number of other modifications to turn the box truck into a true living space. There is a large shower, a two-burner cooktop and a large sink. The fridge and freezer he installed was built for a yacht, but the combo works for him.
The bed is in a mezzanine accessible via a retractable ladder. A skylight with automatic blinds provides additional headroom and a perfect spot for stargazing, especially from the comfort of the camper’s queen-size bed. Magnets hold many of its processions in place, including the cups and plates in the kitchen.
Mark transformed the external loading floor into an outdoor terrace, installing a grill, table, outdoor speakers and a chair to take advantage of the view made possible by the lift. It also has a bike rack and an outdoor shower that is always accessible when the lift is fully extended, along with other nice features.
People have more options than ever when they decide to live in a motorhome. Companies build dedicated vehicles with the latest and greatest features, while people take it upon themselves to build a vehicle that meets their needs and budget. Access to information via YouTube and the Internet also helps turn people into do-it-yourselfers.