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A SAVVY man has revealed how he converted an old yellow DHL delivery\u00a0van\u00a0into a chic and cosy hotel on wheels.<\/p>\n

After being inspired by the prominent \u2018van\u00a0life\u2019 trend content on social media, Tom Leatham decided to get creative and sample a slice of the nomad life himself.<\/p>\n


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So, he purchased an ex-DHL\u00a0van\u00a0for \u00a38k using money he'd saved for a house deposit and spent a further \u00a35k designing and recreating a whole kitchen and living space from scratch. <\/p>\n

To make the money back, Tom has since listed the van \u2018Colman\u2019 – named after the famous yellow mustard – on Camplify, one of the biggest global operators in the peer-to-peer RV rental market worldwide.<\/p>\n

Speaking exclusively to Fabulous, Tom explains: \u201cThe money was a mixture of regular savings and inheritance, that was due to be used as a deposit for a house."<\/p>\n

"My fianc\u00e9e wasn\u2019t very happy – if we hadn\u2019t made the money back so quickly through Camplify, I may have not been around to tell the story!\u201d<\/p>\n

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After seeing countless videos of motorhome adventures, I decided that I wanted to have a go at it myself.<\/p>\n

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"I work as a Dental Technician, so I knocked up a quick render of how I wanted the interior to look on 3D CAD software we use in the practice \u2013 after a bit of trial and error, I\u2019d say it was bob on!\u201d<\/p>\n

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After months of hard work converting the\u00a0van and to make money back, Tom listed the van \u2018Colman\u2019 – named after the famous yellow mustard – on Camplify, one of the biggest global operators in the peer-to-peer RV rental market worldwide.<\/p>\n

Standing at eight feet high, Colman is the perfect size for a home-on-the-road, as most will be able to stand up in the living area quite comfortably. <\/p>\n

Along with its super stylish Scandinavian-inspired interior, it has all the necessities needed for a holiday on the open road \u2013 mains power (no hookup needed), heated outdoor shower, king-size bed with bed linen, solar panels, toilet, fridge, and outdoor furniture. <\/p>\n

"I do love Scandi-style home interiors, and I wanted to channel the same theme here," he says .<\/p>\n

"It\u2019s an interior that seems to suit everywhere it goes \u2013 it\u2019s a mobile chic cabin."<\/p>\n

For those who like a caffeine boost at the start of their adventurous days, Colman even includes a Nespresso machine.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been all over in Colman – from big adventures to the New Forest and all over Wales and Snowdonia to short weekend trips down to the south coast \u2013 Colman has never let us down," Tom explains.<\/p>\n

"This year, we plan on ticking the North Coast 500 box and heading up to Scotland for a couple of weeks \u2013 it\u2019s the ultimate road trip. <\/p>\n

"Because we are based in St Albans, Colman is situated perfectly for any Londoners wanting to escape the city."<\/p>\n

He adds: \u201cThe best thing about owning a converted motorhome like Colman is that I\u2019m able to leave the busy life and go away whenever I feel like it. <\/p>\n

"I\u2019m pretty proud of what I have created \u2013 a warm and toasty home away from home!"<\/p>\n


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