We transformed a DPD truck into world’s most futuristic camper van… it’s full of secret storage spaces & hi-tech gadgets
A COUPLE transformed a DPD truck into the world’s most futuristic camper van – full of secret storage space and hi-tech gadgets.
Ladi Jecminek and Margaret Miller, who met when she hitch-hiked a ride in his van, took on the task of this outrageous makeover together.
Now they have shown off the results of what the pair call their “futuristic ‘tiny home'”, full of impressive features.
They bought the former DPD delivery van for £9,500 three years ago.
And the pair say they have spent “countless hours” working on it.
They posted a video tour on YouTube, saying: “We tried to be as innovative, creative and practical as possible to ensure this van is perfect for us in all the many years to come.”
The interiors include a reclining couch, fresh water storage, a fully kitted-out kitchen and a “tech wall” including camera gear.
The van also boasts 1kW solar energy, two panoramic roof windows, two showers – one inside and the other outdoors – and a 3D printer, in a nod to Ladi’s profession in the printing industry.
Showing off their wall of gadgets, including a high-powered camera drone, Margaret says: “It might look a little bit crazy but it makes travelling with camera gear so much easier.”
The van’s tech doesn’t stop there, as the kitchen’s appliances include an oven, a freezer, a stove, a fridge, a coffee machine and a blender.
And they also made sure for easy access to their eco-friendly eBikes.
Their genius bathroom is disguised as a regular kitchen unit, with the top able to fold back to reveal a mini bath and shower, along with an OGO composting toilet.
The van also includes numerous ingenious hiding spaces for valuables, including a pull away unit that looks like a piece of the wall – but is able to store laptops and other computer gear.
There’s even a secret story cupboard for wine bottles.
This impressive camper van tour comes after “lorry lifer” showed off his ex-military truck that allows him the freedom of going off-grid – and escaping the cost of living crisis.
Paul, aka, The Off Grid Nomad, was fed up being left with just £100 to play with at the end of every month amid soaring bills.
“Knowing you’re off-grid, especially when you’re watching the news and all the heating bills going up and I’m living in this – I’m paying none of it,” Paul told YouTube series Liveration.
Meanwhile, a genius young man converted an ambulance he found on Facebook Marketplace at 4am into a liveable motorhome completely off-grid.
The ambulance has a shower, freezer, packed wardrobe and even a big double bed in it and came at a very cheap price with hardly any bills.
