All motorhomes should make economical use of space as the footprint is limited for a vehicle that also works on the road. This tiny 1989 Suzuki Super Carry takes that packing efficiency to new levels by packing plenty of features into a vehicle measuring 10.2 feet (3.1 meters) long.
Calum, the owner of the van, lives on the Isle of Raasay in Scotland. As it is an island, the goods arrive there by boat. When Calum was a kid, these Suzukis hauled cargo from ships to deliver items. It was there that he fell in love with these little vans.
He found this Super Carry in Glasgow, a five hour drive from his home. He checked out the van, decided to buy it, then he and his dad went back to towing the Suzuki to the island.
Calum thinks it could be the UK’s smallest motorhome. While people can camp in smaller vehicles, this one actually has registration as a motorhome with the government.
Power comes from a 1.0-liter engine developing about 40 horsepower (30 kilowatts). Power goes through a five-speed manual gearbox. The vehicle has a cab-forward configuration, which means the powertrain is under the floor. According to Calum, this position brings a lot of heat into the cabin, which isn’t great when driving on a hot day.
Calum has made some modifications to his van. He replaced the stereo head unit with a Bluetooth-enabled unit. He also rode a Sony PSP for in-car entertainment due to the spotty 4G connection in the Scottish countryside. His dad wired up a leisure battery to provide power when off the grid.
In the back, Calum replaced the stock two-burner stove with a butane cooktop. It takes up less space than the original configuration. There is also a small sink. A closet offers enough space to hold a backpack.
Calum used the van to travel all over Scotland, and it worked out well. The small size meant he didn’t necessarily need to find a dedicated campsite to spend the night. He even took his sister to her wedding in the van.
Calum is about to get rid of the Suzuki. He’s building a Nissan NV200 as a replacement, which should offer a bit more room to stretch out.
All motorhomes should make economical use of space as the footprint is limited for a vehicle that also works on the road. This tiny 1989 Suzuki Super Carry takes that packing efficiency to new levels by packing plenty of features into a vehicle measuring 10.2 feet (3.1 meters) long.
Calum, the owner of the van, lives on the Isle of Raasay in Scotland. As it is an island, the goods arrive there by boat. When Calum was a kid, these Suzukis hauled cargo from ships to deliver items. It was there that he fell in love with these little vans.
He found this Super Carry in Glasgow, a five hour drive from his home. He checked out the van, decided to buy it, then he and his dad went back to towing the Suzuki to the island.
Calum thinks it could be the UK’s smallest motorhome. While people can camp in smaller vehicles, this one actually has registration as a motorhome with the government.
Power comes from a 1.0-liter engine developing about 40 horsepower (30 kilowatts). Power goes through a five-speed manual gearbox. The vehicle has a cab-forward configuration, which means the powertrain is under the floor. According to Calum, this position brings a lot of heat into the cabin, which isn’t great when driving on a hot day.
Calum has made some modifications to his van. He replaced the stereo head unit with a Bluetooth-enabled unit. He also rode a Sony PSP for in-car entertainment due to the spotty 4G connection in the Scottish countryside. His dad wired up a leisure battery to provide power when off the grid.
In the back, Calum replaced the stock two-burner stove with a butane cooktop. It takes up less space than the original configuration. There is also a small sink. A closet offers enough space to hold a backpack.
Calum used the van to travel all over Scotland, and it worked out well. The small size meant he didn’t necessarily need to find a dedicated campsite to spend the night. He even took his sister to her wedding in the van.
Calum is about to get rid of the Suzuki. He’s building a Nissan NV200 as a replacement, which should offer a bit more room to stretch out.
