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'Ivan' is a luxury tiny home on wheels built in a decommissioned ambulance

Quirky Campers claims the Toyota HiAce model van is the usual backpackers' campervan choice.

'Ivan' is a luxury tiny home on wheels built in a decommissioned ambulance

However, instead of going with that chassis, the couple settled on a decommissioned Fiat ambulance that would give them the space for a luxury camper, according to Quirky Campers.

However, instead of going with that chassis, the couple settled on a decommissioned Fiat ambulance that would give them the space for a luxury camper, according to Quirky Campers.

"Over the 10 years we've been here we've traveled extensively around the country in various ways, but our pick is campervanning," Leanne said in a statement.

"Over the 10 years we

Quirky Campers claims Ivan is a "true luxury bach on wheels," using a New Zealand term for a small weekend cottage.

Quirky Campers claims Ivan is a "true luxury bach on wheels," using a New Zealand term for a small weekend cottage.

Ivan was built on a 2006 Fiat Ducato.

Ivan was built on a 2006 Fiat Ducato.

The van is 6.2 meters, about 20.3 feet…

The van is 6.2 meters, about 20.3 feet…

...and can sit and sleep two people.

...and can sit and sleep two people.

The bench seats convert into a double bed.

The bench seats convert into a double bed.

Quirky Campers claims it's a “boutique hotel room on wheels.”

Quirky Campers claims it

Ivan is self-contained, which means it can fully function without outside sources, such as an external water tank, according to Motorhome Republic.

Ivan is self-contained, which means it can fully function without outside sources, such as an external water tank, according to Motorhome Republic.

Self-contained New Zealand campervans need to go through a certification process in order to be billed as such.

Self-contained New Zealand campervans need to go through a certification process in order to be billed as such.

Ivan is a “modern twist on a classic wooden camper van interior,” according to its makers.

Ivan is a “modern twist on a classic wooden camper van interior,” according to its makers.

Raw-edged elm decorates the interior.

Raw-edged elm decorates the interior.

The kitchen includes a three-burner stove and gas oven.

The kitchen includes a three-burner stove and gas oven.

It also has a small fridge and freezer.

It also has a small fridge and freezer.

There's also room for a magnetic spice rack.

There

The solar panel on the roof that provides energy to the battery.

The solar panel on the roof that provides energy to the battery.

Ivan also includes a portable toilet….

Ivan also includes a portable toilet….

...and a wood-burner in between the kitchen and bed.

...and a wood-burner in between the kitchen and bed.

There’s also additional storage spaces and drawers throughout the campbulance.

There’s also additional storage spaces and drawers throughout the campbulance.

Guests who are renting the van can also add a gas-heated portable outdoor shower and ensuite shower tent for an extra $35 each.

Guests who are renting the van can also add a gas-heated portable outdoor shower and ensuite shower tent for an extra $35 each.

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