Real Estate Our 20 favourite camper van and trailer conversions By Sara Laux Published: November 25, 2016 Updated: June 23, 2022 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Tiny family home This 1989 Safari camper was turned into a tiny home for a northwestern Washington family, who renovated it when they found their housing expenses were too high. Although it looks like a stationary home on the inside, this reclaimed RV is fully mobile. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Former rusty bus This 1950s-era rusty school bus was turned into a swanky bohemian guesthouse, which includes electricity and plumbing. Tres chic! View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Airstream guesthouse This Airstream trailer isn’t mobile, but it’s now a great guesthouse—complete with outdoor shower. A record player and vinyl collection hearken back to the trailer’s 1979 roots. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 5th wheel tiny home This Ontario couple repurposed a dated 5th wheel camping trailer and turned into a lovely mobile tiny home—with just enough room for their two dogs and two cats. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Meet Ethel “Ethel” is a 1973 VW Bay Camper named after the owner’s great aunt. Love the cheery retro vibe. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Hotel? Nope, a van. Talk about rustic chic—this converted camper is rugged without being uncomfortable. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Clean and minimal A flip-up stove and clever spice storage makes this converted cargo van a cosy spot to camp...or live. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Glamper van Space to cook, space to play cards, space to sleep—what more do you need in a camper van? View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Wonderful wood Never mind that this camper’s name is Magic Mike, the lovely wood paneling and cozy sleeping nook makes it totally family-friendly. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14-foot freedom Filmmaker Cyrus Sutton is behind this 14-foot Sprinter van—his latest conversion in a decade of van living. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Ugly RV to chic tiny home A dated RV (think oak veneer and cream-coloured pleather) gets an eclectic makeover. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 All the necessities When you’re working with a small space, making items do double duty—like this storage-container-turned-reading-seat—is important. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Raise the roof This converted 2004 Fleetwood RV now incorporates a second-floor sleeping loft, complete with fold-down ladder. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Trailer turned tiny house This colourful tiny kitchen is in the interior of a rebuilt 1965 Serro Scotty Sportsman Travel Trailer, which was essentially rebuilt from the ground up to create a cheery tiny house with a bright personality. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Kitchens don’t have to be stamp-sized This camper trailer features generous kitchen cabinets—an unusual feature in most conversions, given the limited space. Pegboards make for lots of extra storage. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Housebus A father and son duo converted a big blue school bus into a neat-and-tidy portable home. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Architectural Airstream Designed by an architectural firm, this 1979 Airstream conversion has absolutely no 70s kitschiness left. Great use of space allows for a nice-sized kitchen and bath. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Beautiful bohemian bus An extension on the top of this 1948 bus—to which a loft was added—provided extra space in this surprisingly roomy tiny house. View in Fullscreen Related galleries Check out this Buck Lake cottage with a custom tiki bar and a bunkie for $1.89 million Buy the Way: This young couple bought their cottage off-market through a personal connection Buy the Way: Parents and children pool their resources together to co-own a cottage 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Our 20 favourite camper van and trailer conversions We love tiny homes, and we especially love it when someone takes a rusted-out, beat-up camper and turns it into something amazing. Check out our 25 favourite miraculous conversions.