A couple quit their 9 to 5 jobs to travel the world in a van they renovated and transformed on their own for £25K. Helen Weedon, 29, and partner Tristan Young, 31, bought their 17-seater Ford Transit Minibus in April 2021 for £11,700.
They started the project just weeks after purchasing the van, taking nine months to renovate whilst working full-time jobs and using their weekends and evenings to complete it. The couple did everything themselves outside their home - from the initial design to building the walls, kitchen, seating area, and a full-sized fixed bed.
They even installed the gas, water and electrical systems on their own. The couple initially aimed to complete their project with a budget of £20k, but ended up spending approximately £25k, due to the increased cost of building materials and equipment.
