Beyond the camper van Take a trip this summer and you?ll see campers of all types?conversion vans, tricked-out RVs, teardrop trailers, and vintage Airstreams?all on the road to adventure. But there?s another world of converted campers that?s more under the radar. Instead of regular cargo vans or manufactured campers, some die-hard outdoors people are looking to other vehicles for inspiration. Love campers and trailers" Come join our new community group.
From school buses to ambulances, you can really convert almost any vehicle into a home on wheels. Each has their drawbacks and benefits, and all come with a hefty amount of DIY elbow grease. It?s also important to know that it can be hard to get insurance for a DIY conversion. If you?re up for the challenge, we?ve rounded up five surprising vehicles that can make for an amazing mobile home. Ambulances

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Looking for a go-anywhere vehicle that can handle some wear and tear" A former ambulance might just be thing. Built tough, many old ambulances can be had for cheap?think $12,000?once they measure over 100,000 miles. But that doesn?t mean they can?t go much farther, especially as a converted camper.
The boxy shape is ideal for an open floor plan, and it?s nice to have an open pass-through into the front cab. Need more inspiration&quo...