What does a house on wheels look like inside. What luxury motorhomes look like that will make any trip unforgettable. Residential and alcove mobile home for long distance travel

The show “Star Homes on Wheels” (0+) is filmed about their trailers: presenter Carter Osterhaus comes to visit celebrities and shows how their trailers look from the inside. You can join Carter on Wednesdays at 20:00 on Fine Living (available on cable and satellite networks). And we tell you what the motorhomes of Will Smith, Vin Diesel and Kelly Pickler are.

Will Smith

Hollywood star Will Smith hasn't stinted on his motorhome. Although you can hardly call home a huge double-decker trailer worth $ 2.5 million. Rather, it is a real mansion. Smith lives in it during filming and does not want to deny himself anything. In the interior only expensive natural materials: leather, wood, granite.

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The arrangement of the bathroom alone cost the actor 25 thousand dollars. The design is made in noble brown-bronze tones. The trailer has room for a large dressing room and an impressive wardrobe. By the way, about the dressing room. There is a huge mirror in it, and in the mirror ... a small TV screen. Everything so that the actor does not get bored during the make-up.

But you can watch a movie in another room - on the second floor there is a home theater for 30 spectators. I wonder how often the actor reviews films with his own participation?

Vin Diesel

The hero of the saga "Fast and the Furious" and the dream man Vin Diesel does not want to sacrifice comfort on the set of the next movie hit. In his huge 100 sq. m actor feels at home. Diesel spent as much as 1.1 million dollars on the arrangement of the "cottage on wheels". For a pleasant life, the trailer has everything you need, including state-of-the-art technology: the latest stereo systems and 3D TVs.

On the top floor there is an office with panoramic windows, and next to it there is a playroom for children. The actor does not like to part with his family for a long time: his daughters and son often come to their dad to shoot. Despite the reputation of being a "cheeky guy", Diesel chose for the interior soothing colors: dark brown and beige. The actor did not forget about safety either: panoramic cameras are installed around the perimeter of the trailer, capturing everything that happens around.

Kelly Pickler

Country singer Kelly Pickler named her motorhome "Fairy". It turns out that Kelly spent her entire childhood in the trailer, so she likes such a home. She hates hotels and on tour lives only in her beloved van. It has everything a singer needs: a living room, a bedroom, a kitchen, two bathrooms, a mini-sauna, a dressing room and a huge wardrobe. Inside the latter lies a real treasure - a closet with 42 pairs of shoes! This will take any girl's breath away! But that is not all. Kelly also took care of her beloved dog: there is a special house for her in the trailer, as well as a miniature staircase to the bedroom on the second floor.

Comfortable mobile homes: photo inside the trailer with wooden trim

Our attention was again attracted by mobile homes. Photos inside one of them make you believe that such dwellings can be comfortable and very beautiful. The very concept of tiny houses is increasingly exciting the minds of designers, forcing them to look for more and more new ways to implement it.

So, we are invited to evaluate the next project of this variety. We are talking about a nice dwelling with an area of ​​35 m2, which stands on the basis of a five-wheeled trailer, as if on a foundation. Its creator is the Canadian company Nelson Tiny Houses, headquartered in British Columbia.

The house deserves special praise for its layout: it has a cozy living room and two whole beds, one on the mezzanine, the other on a small elevation in the far part of the room, behind a separate door. Seth Reidy, an architect on the project's development team, leads a tour of this comfortable retreat. It, by the way, is today somewhere in the mountains and already serves faithfully to its owners.

The dimensions of the house are approximately 11.5x2.7 m. A wide terrace is attached to it, which overlooks from the living room windows. The most functional part of the interior is the living room. All of its components are capable of transforming: corner sofa easily turns into dining area with a folding bamboo table or even an extra bed. Directly above the living room are mezzanines, on which a sleeping place is equipped.

The house is heated with a Hobbit wood-burning stove from Salamander Stoves. There is also a heat pump installed in the kitchen, which is a spacious area with comfortable work surfaces, a full-sized sink, stove, refrigerator and pantry. Adjacent to it is the bathroom, hidden behind a sliding door.

And the bathroom in this house is truly luxurious! Just huge window, which offers a view of the surroundings (and they can turn out to be very picturesque), is located above a large and deep bath. The splendor of this corner is emphasized by iridescent mosaic tiles. The toilet is connected to a septic sewer. Another one sliding door leads to a secluded loft bedroom.

The steps that lead to this cozy place are equipped with drawers. The bedroom, located above the trailer fifth wheel, is well lit thanks to the presence of two windows, and it also has a quite voluminous closet. Seth Reidy, who is over 192 cm tall, can stand erect here.

An unusual feature of this house is the roof, which was installed separately. She allowed me to create additional places for storage.

In terms of comfort and even dimensions, this van surpasses many city studio apartments, which are very expensive due to their location. Meanwhile, it guarantees freedom from noisy and nosy neighbors, as well as from minor annoyances that often accompany living in an apartment building.

If you are interested in the project described in our article, be sure to visit the official website of Nelson Tiny Houses and get acquainted with its other works.

IN last years the culture of motorhomes is becoming increasingly popular among fans of outdoor recreation. How nice to escape from civilization for a day or two! And when a trend appears, “elite” things immediately appear, inaccessible to most people. And if until recently motorhomes were associated with an old and rusty grandfather's trailer, today everything has changed - truly luxurious models appear on the market.

1. Morelo Palace

A luxury mobile home that was built on the chassis of an Iveco truck. The length of this small palace is 11 meters. Inside the house there is everything you need - from a well-equipped and equipped kitchen to an office, a bedroom and a bathroom with a shower. You can buy such a camper for 160-300 thousand euros. The price varies greatly depending on the equipment chosen.

2. Vario Perfect Platinum

Once inside such a camper, it will be difficult to believe that you are in a motor home. The high-tech finish does the trick! Inside the house is a large living room and bedroom, a well-equipped kitchen with plenty of storage space, and a bathroom that is as comfortable as home. The main feature of the Vario Perfect Platinum are retractable segments that increase the interior space of the motorhome. It costs up to 690 thousand euros.

3. Futuria Sports+Spa

A real train by car. In addition to the "basic" set of premises, there are as many as three rooms for living and a garage for a supercar. However, that's not all. Futuria Sports+Spa has its own swimming pool on board. Such a motor home costs a whole mountain of crisp pieces of paper. The cheapest equipment will cost half a million euros.

4. Concorde Centurion

The basis of this luxurious mobile home was the Mercedes Actros with a 422-horsepower engine. This was done in order to give the Concorde Centurion a higher cross-country ability than most other "coddled" campers. The set of equipment is standard, but the car has enough advantages. The real pride of the trailer is the high quality materials that were used during the finishing.

5. Magellano Edition 1

Another house with retractable segments on a Mercedes Actros chassis. The trailer has a really huge salon, which is divided into two rooms. In camp mode, retractable side panels significantly increase living space. The cost of the car starts from 680 thousand euros.

6. Ketterer Continental

If you have never looked inside the Ketterer Continental, then you definitely have no idea of ​​​​luxury among mobile homes. First, this trailer is incredibly spacious. The bedroom and lounge area here may be larger than in some apartments. Secondly, Decoration Materials only the highest quality and most expensive were used. The cost of the house starts from 850 thousand euros.

7. Marchi Mobile Element Palazzo

Widely known avant-garde mobile home, which holds the title of a real "pearl" of European engineering in the field of campers. Suffice it to mention that materials such as silk and marble were used in the interior design of this camper. The motorhome costs 3 million euros, which makes it one of the most expensive trailers on the planet today.

Continuing the theme in just a couple of moments.

RV, Recreation Vehicle or motorhomes are as old as the car. The history of the first motor homes is over 100 years old. According to DOT, there are 8.2 million motorhomes of all types on US roads today, each year, on average, a motorhome travels 7,500 km in a 28-day drive. Today I will talk about motorhomes, their history, and show you their internal structure. All houses are divided into four large groups - self-propelled, semitrailer, bumper-trailer, and stationary (these are installed on top of pickups). In turn, each of the classes includes a lot of subclasses, according to weight, finishing materials, number of axles, length, etc.
This is what the trailer looks like. Almost all of them move with the help of various pickups. The F150 is the leader among pickups, which is why it most often gets into the frame. Large trailers are no longer within the power of 1500 series pickups, so they are transported by "heavy artillery" in the form of 2500 and 3500 series.
By the way, there are two types of saddle hitch, articulated (with the help of such a hitch, a trailer clings to a hinge installed in the back of a pickup truck), and saddle (a mini version of a conventional trailer hitch that requires the installation of an additional fifth wheel hitch in the back of a pickup truck).
Mobile homes are more expensive in price, but are better suited for long trips of several months.
Actually, back to history. The first motor home was made in 1910 by Touring Landau.
This trailer was a small box on one axle that could be attached to the car. In the booth, as in a carriage, there were two benches, the back bench had a folding back and with a slight movement of the hand turned into a bed, under the front bench there was a toilet and a washbasin. No frills, but a house on wheels.
A few years later, several companies at once, noticing the demand for these products, began to manufacture and offer their motorhomes to customers. Pay attention to the gas fireplace.
Gradually, cars became more and more reliable and refined, but the design of houses did not lag behind the design of cars. RV manufacturers tried to take into account all the latest fashion trends and the desires of customers, today their design does not stand still and keeps up with the times. By the way, the very first club of fans to travel in motorhomes appeared in 1919 and by 1930 had more than 150,000 people.
So, let's take a look at a typical self-propelled camper, made on the basis of the Ford E-250.
Today's motorhomes have absolutely everything: kitchen, shower, toilet, bathroom, washing machine, clothes dryer, sofa, chairs, dinner table, bedroom, TV, microwave, internet and... and the list goes on and on. On the outside there is an awning.
View of the back of the house-bus: a toilet, a washbasin on the right, a shower cubicle on the left behind the door.
The number of thoughtful little things never ceases to amaze and delight. For example, the sink (by the way, there are two of them, as in all kitchens in the USA) closes at the top, which turns the counter into a large table, convenient for cooking. The plate is also closed with a lid. All stoves are gas, for 3-4 burners, with and without an oven, in fact, they do not differ from home stoves. Such a house costs $67,950. It is not expensive, for example, a BMW M3 in a luxury configuration costs the same.
Now we will go to a more luxurious house, which is a full-fledged bus in size. This RV will set you back $167,495 and it's made in 2011, so it's discounted, the original price was $182,995.
This bus was assembled on the basis of Ford, its length is 12 meters, weight is 16 tons. It is equipped with a Ford Triton V10 diesel engine with a capacity of 362 hp, which has a generator to power all communications inside, and a small gasoline generator is additionally installed, designed for parking lots without an external power connection. Such a generator saves the main diesel engine from unnecessary wear, and it is quieter inside with it.
View from the driver's seat. On the left is a full kitchen, which includes: a microwave with a plate diameter of 80 cm (1000 W), a full gas stove for 3 burners without an oven, however, a double sink with a mixer under one of the sinks. On the right is a table for lunch, on the left is a piece of the sofa that is not included in the frame. And, of course, TV, where without it?
Close up of the kitchen. Here I removed the lids from the stove and sink. There are a lot of cabinets for dishes and products, all of them are closed with the help of tight springs, so that the doors of the cabinets will not spontaneously open on the move.
Let's move on slowly. Behind the kitchen and a conditional hall with a dining room there is a passage to the bedroom, in which a double-leaf refrigerator is hidden from gluttons on the left. He knows how to make ice and has his own water filter.
Behind the refrigerator is a toilet, and behind it - washing machine and clothes dryer.
Opposite all this are a shower and a washbasin. Well, behind me is the bedroom.
Actually, here she is. Behind the mirror on the left - Walk-in closet. And around - the kingdom of all sorts of lockers for socks and not only.
RV pilot seat. In addition to the basic bells and whistles, there is a satellite dish, internet, cable TV (which can be connected in the parking lot), and many other "bells and whistles" that even Maybach can envy.
Most windows and doors have mosquito nets.
Let's look inside another "bus". This RV costs $134,495. It is also assembled on the basis of Ford, but in principle, everything inside is similar to the previous model.
Kitchen. On the right you can see the air conditioning control controller, we can’t do without air conditioning.
View from the bedroom to the shower and sink.
It is worth noting that such a width of the cabin inside is achieved due to the "exit" of some parts of the house beyond the dimensions when parking. Some units are completely mounted on skids, such as the entire kitchen, which simply slides out of the way. The skids inside the cabin are visible in the previous photos, the entire side kitchen leaves to the side, increasing the space in the hall.
Of course, the scrupulous reader will object that you have to be a millionaire to buy a house for 150 or 200 thousand. I agree, but what then do ordinary Americans drive? Let's look at a few budget trailers.
Here, for example, is a bumper-type trailer, two-axle, 10 meters long. Despite the year of manufacture 2006 - the house is brand new.
View from the door to the rear. In principle, everything is the same, the finishing materials are a little simpler, there is no longer chic leather on the chairs and tiles on the floor. But there is still a table for dinner, beds and a TV. Children's beds in the rear of the cabin are folded, and in their place a garage is obtained, and the back wall is not a wall at all, but a ramp for the arrival of equipment. This mobile garage is designed for 2 ATVs.
And this is the view towards the trailer hitch. Traditional gas stove, sink, it is still double. The two black handles just behind the stove are the fridge. Further behind it is a large door - behind it is a washing machine and dryer, and a toilet with a shower stall - through the wall behind the kitchen sink. Well, at the end - a double bed, immediately to the left in front of it - a washbasin. All beauty will cost you only $14,495.
Let's look at another option. Also a two-axle trailer, 2008, 8.5 meters, it costs $17,995.
Inside, everything is similar, only here is a garage for 4 ATVs. It is also worth noting that any house has an autonomous supply of water, fuel and gas, calculated on average for a period of 7 to 40 days. Life support supplies depend on the size of the house.
You can buy a trailer "with leather", it does not really affect the cost of the RV - $16,495.
View outside. 2008, 8.2 meters.
And this bus costs $370,000. It is so cool that it even has a rear view camera, and they are only allowed inside by appointment. Well, no kidding, it looks the same as other buses, only larger and more expensive materials finishes. Some of these homes are worth up to $1 million.
Do not forget that the comfort of traveling in the United States is provided by thousands of special parking lots (RV parks) for motorhomes, where you can connect to an external source of electricity, sewerage, and here you will be filled with gas, water and fuel.
In addition to ordinary road houses, there are more advanced ones with a 4x4 formula, and even 6x6, but they are very rare and make up less than 1% of all houses. This is due to the fact that most lovers of wallowing in the mud prefer to tow a Jeep or several quadrics in the back, and leave the house in a well-prepared parking lot, because after a day in the mud you still want to return to a cozy home.

Do you love comfort and travel, do you like beautiful sunsets, the sea, different cities and interesting landscapes, but you do not know how to combine all this? It is caravanning, or traveling around the world in a comfortable car, that will make your dream come true. The house is equipped not only with a sleeping place, but also with everything you need to relax: a shower, and. You will be free to choose where and for how long to stay, you can move to another place at any time, you no longer need to coordinate hotels and vacation dates with the tour operator and carry heavy bags. Today we will talk about all the advantages of such cars, as well as what kind of motorhomes are, and how to choose or convert from different car models.

A mobile home, or motorhome, is a car whose interior is equipped for a comfortable stay while traveling. The residential unit can be mounted on the chassis of small trucks or attached to any car. The second option is more accessible and common in our country. It is easy to unhook it as unnecessary and use a regular car in Everyday life. The second option is presented in the form of small buses or minivans, inside of which there are full-fledged sleeping places. The maximum configuration includes a bathroom, shower and Appliances, done .

All the pros and cons of motorhomes on wheels

Motorhomes and trailers have many advantages:

• there is no dependence on travel agents, availability of seats on planes or trains, you do not need to spend money on hotels, everything you need is always at hand;
• independently plan the trip and the duration of the trip;
• comfortable rest, you can always take a shower or warm up food.

Before such an important acquisition future owner should be aware of some of the disadvantages of campers:

• The first thing to note is the cost. The mobile home is not yet available to many motorists;
• a loaded trailer will consume quite a lot of fuel;
• not all countries can boast of a sufficient number of campsites, especially in Russia and neighboring countries.

Classification of caravans on wheels with photo models

There are four types of mobile motorhomes, which are based on a trailer or bus.

What is an integrated and semi-integrated motorhome

Residential and alcove mobile home for long distance travel

Trailer on wheels: inside and outside photos

Trailer-based houses are also called cottages on wheels. They can also be equipped with a bedroom and. This is a great option not only for caravanning, such a trailer is possible where construction is not allowed, or there is simply no time to build a new house.

How does a stationary trailer house

In stationary trailer houses, up to six beds can be equipped. The length and width of the motorhome starts from 2.5 × 2.2 m. Manufacturers additionally, at the request of the customer, can insulate the structure, which makes it possible to comfortably travel in a caravan in winter conditions. In a large car, you can place a bathroom, a kitchen with a stove, and.

This should be known! You must not be on the trailer while driving.

When choosing a stationary trailer house, it is important to clarify the weight of the loaded model and evaluate whether your car will be able to move such a structure.

Tent trailers: inside and outside photos

Such trailers are designed for recreation in the warm season, as they do not provide insulation. They can be of different sizes, when folded - usually no more than a meter. The tent is laid out on a hard surface, the sleeping places are most often arranged in a trailer, and auxiliary ones under the awning. Additionally, you can put a small, equip. There are three modifications of tent trailers:

• the structures of the side walls and the roof are rigid;
• only the walls are rigid, the roof is covered with an awning;
• fabric walls, plastic roof.

What parameters should you choose a motorhome - recommendations of our editorial board

Each of the motorhomes has certain advantages and disadvantages. Before choosing, you need to study specifications and financial opportunities, because their cost can differ significantly from each other.

If you plan to join the ranks of car travelers, you need to familiarize yourself with the features of operating caravans:

1. If you have become the owner of a motorhome for the first time, it is recommended to make trips over short distances. Feel the car, learn how to drive, maneuver, drive in reverse, remember the "dead zone" that is behind the car. Additionally, you can install a rear view camera.
2. The braking distance of a loaded car is much higher than that of a conventional car, while driving it is important to observe the speed limit and distance.
3. All must be closed, the equipment is well secured so that nothing falls during hard braking and acceleration.
4. Follow the instrument readings, pass on time Maintenance, then the car will delight you for more than one year.

What features lie in wait for motorhome owners

Independent autotravel can be fraught with certain difficulties, which should be taken care of in advance:

• lack of campsites, especially in our country and neighboring countries. Accordingly, about reserves drinking water should be taken care of in advance;
• not all models of vehicles can drive off-road;
• you should check in advance the availability of campsites along the road, where motorhomes can stop. Often the map shows rest areas for passenger cars;
• campsites are located at a distance from the autobahns, and these are extra fuel costs. In addition, a parking space is quite expensive, and parking near rivers and lakes is fraught with a fine.

And yet, these difficulties are incomparable to the comfort that travelers get in motorhomes or cars with trailers. Independence from weather conditions and services imposed by guides in hotels, full service is always at hand - these are the main advantages independent travel.

Compact tent trailer

The tent trailer can accommodate 2-4 people. The main drawback is that they can only be laid out in parking lots, and this will take some time. Among the advantages should be highlighted:

• they have a small height, which means that nothing limits the passage, including underground parking lots;
• a folding design can have several zones: dining, sleeping and a place for cooking.

Features of mobile homes in the form of trailer trailers

Trailer-trailer, or trailer-cottage, is a construction with rigid walls. Depending on the dimensions, it can accommodate two or more people. Manufacturers produce trailers in different configurations:

• with insulated walls;
• with kitchen;
• in addition, the trailer can be equipped with equipment: and a sink;
• with bathroom and shower;
• with additional heating.

It should be noted that such comfort will cost a lot of money. For rare trips over short distances, you can buy a more budget model without additional service.

Family motorhome based minivan

Most optimal solution for travel without an emphasis on comfort - at home based on minivans. They can be used both for close distances and for planning longer vacations. The main purpose of such cars is a comfortable overnight stay on the road. If desired, the owners can understaff it with a small water tank. However, it must be remembered that all equipment has a certain weight, and this increases fuel consumption.

A luxury item - a mobile home based on a bus

The most expensive mobile home is made on the basis of a bus, the main advantage of which is that everything you need for a comfortable trip can be placed inside:

• battery;
• circuit;
• install water tanks;
• secure gas bottles.

All this equipment allows you to install a shower system, a bathroom, a refrigerator, a heater and organize several sleeping places in the camper.

Decent rest at the highest level in a minibus

A motorhome based on a minibus is a real find for travelers. Inside the cabin, depending on the model, you can place:

• bathroom and shower;
• bedroom and kitchen;
• all equipment.

IN small house on wheels, for example, based on Fiat, 2-4 people can travel comfortably over any distance.

The nuances of making do-it-yourself mobile homes

If you wish, you can equip your car yourself comfortably enough for long trips. However, it is better to clarify all the technical details beforehand in order to avoid mistakes during rework.

It is important! You should first familiarize yourself with the regulations, as many motorhomes must meet certain requirements and are subject to registration.

How easy and fast you can make your own mobile home from a trailer

It’s not difficult to make a cottage on wheels from a trailer with your own hands, here you will need skills in working with welding equipment. We offer you to visually see how you can easily and quickly convert a trailer into a comfortable folding tourist house.

Illustration	Action Description
	On the sides of the trailer, weld additional storage spaces - metal glove boxes.
	In front of the trailer, you can make a structure with access from both sides to the disassembled trailer niche.
	Next, you need to replace the trailer wheels.
	From the outside of the trailer, install under the generator.
	From the back side, you need to weld the stops, which will be an additional support for the disassembled tent.
	On one side, weld a frame on which a canister for 10 liters of water will be installed.
	Install 220 V sockets on the side, which are powered by a generator.
	Install on both sides of the tent frame.
	Install a removable tent on a welded frame.
	Inside, you can additionally make niches for small things.

For a more detailed description, see the video.

Making a do-it-yourself motorhome on wheels from a Gazelle

For the manufacture of a motor home on wheels based on a car, the ideal option is a Gazelle minibus, it has an optimal body size, which will make a fairly spacious residential complex:

1. You should first carry out preparatory work: dismantle the seats and remove unnecessary items; prime the body from the inside; do interior trim.
2. Install generator and electrical.
3. Fix the water tank and connect to the sink, bathroom and shower.

Another popular model for a motorhome on wheels is a Mercedes. It comes in different sizes, so in each case, you should individually plan the comfortable placement of zones inside the cabin. Also, Kamaz is used for the campervan, the capacious body of which allows you to organize several rooms inside. The only nuance truck it is not intended for the transportation of people, therefore, sheathing of both wall and ceiling structures is needed.

How much does a basic mobile home cost

The most budgetary motorhomes on wheels are tent trailers and residential minivans. However, rest in them can hardly be called comfortable, they are more suitable for small outings into nature and short trips. If you plan to devote a lot of time to travel, you should take care of the financial component. We offer an overview of prices in Russia for new motorhomes on wheels in various modifications and configurations.

Photo	brand	Cost (as of August 2018), rub.
	Adria Action 361 LH	1 322 539
	Adria Polaris SL	4 000 000
	Adria Active	5 143 208
	Bimobil Iveco Daily EX358	15 429 624
	Fleetwood Discovery 40X	22 777 064

Conclusion

When buying a motorhome, the most important thing is to decide what kind of car you need, and what service is important in the first place. In our review, you can see that cars for long distance travel are available even on a limited budget. In extreme cases, it is quite possible to do it yourself.

We hope that you liked our review and you will discover a completely different type of vacation for yourself - in a camper. Tell us in the comments if you have thought about such an acquisition, and which countries you plan to visit after purchasing it. And in conclusion, we suggest watching a video of how the 10 most expensive mobile homes in the world are equipped.