U-Haul Yesterday, U-Camp Today: Moving Van Becomes Stealth RV With Patio

U-Haul Yesterday, U-Camp Today: Moving Van Becomes Stealth RV With Patio

U-Haul Yesterday, U-Camp Today: Moving Van Becomes Stealth RV With Patio

A stealth camper is a camper that is designed to not give any clues about what it is from the outside. The builder of this particular stealth camper has transformed a 17-foot box van into a fully functional RV without any visible signs of its true nature. On the exterior, there are no windows, decals, or Instagram tags, just the scratches and evidence of its former life as a U-Haul moving van.

But on the inside, it’s a different story. This isn’t the first time a stealth camper has been built, but Techno Barbarian on YouTube has taken it to another level. They have managed to fit all the amenities of a home into this compact space. The camper features a full bathroom with a flush toilet, a small washer/dryer combo, a home-sized refrigerator, and a sufficient amount of electrical power. It can comfortably accommodate up to four people and even has a loading ramp that can double as a patio for a motorcycle.

Moving Truck Stealth Camper Interior

The interior of the truck is fully insulated and has heated floors. A diesel heater provides heat, while an air conditioner is installed above the refrigerator. The condenser for the air conditioner is cleverly placed underneath the truck to keep it out of sight. The kitchen features a modest sink, cabinets with a butcher-block countertop, and even a Cuisinart for cooking.

Across from the kitchen is the full-service bathroom, complete with a stand-up shower, a flush toilet, and a 35-gallon black water tank. The truck also has a 40-gallon fresh water tank and a 30-gallon gray water tank. A portable clothes washer can be set up in the shower for laundry, powered by the van’s 13,000-watt-hour battery pack. There’s also a 3,000-watt inverter and 1,600 watts of solar power on the roof. The camper even has a small skylight and vent.

For sleeping arrangements, there is a small sofa at the back of the camper that can be converted into a bed for two. The U-Haul’s iconic “attic” cab-over space at the front of the camper is repurposed to accommodate one person, with the option to add a fold-out support for an additional sleeping space for two. Although the support may block part of the kitchen, there is still access to the cab area through a passthrough, so there’s no need to go outside once the vehicle is parked.

Stealth Camper Patio

In situations where stealth is not necessary, the back of the camper has a large loading ramp that can fold down to reveal a residential-style sliding glass door. This ramp serves a dual purpose by allowing motorcycles to be loaded onto it when fully extended. The top section of the ramp can be used as a patio, with a connection for a hose to clean off before entering the camper. Additionally, there is an exterior storage box cleverly disguised on the right side of the van.

This stealth camper is an impressive build, and according to the YouTuber, there are more projects to come. If they can achieve this level of functionality and comfort in a modest 17-foot van, we’re excited to see what they can do with a larger 24-footer. A hot tub and pool table, perhaps?