A man who converted a camper van into a wood cabin on wheels is now selling it for $70,000 — take a look inside

Frank OlitoNov 5, 2020, 03:53 IST

Shane built a cabin on wheels.Courtesy of Shane Dennis

After getting tired with "the rat race of life," Shane Dennis bought a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van so he could travel around the US.
He used his woodworking skills to cover the walls and ceiling in cedar, turning it into a cabin on wheels.
The unique van has two entrances, an L-shaped couch, a large kitchen, and lots of space for his dogs, but there is no bathroom.
After a year on the road, Dennis is selling the tiny cabin for $70,000.

The "VanLife" hashtag on Instagram is often filled with converted vans that have a modern and white aesthetic. However, one builder took the opposite approach and turned his camper into a cozy cabin.

Shane Dennis bought a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van and used his woodworking skills to cover the walls and ceilings in cedar, creating a cabin on wheels. After a year on the road with his tiny house, he's now selling it for $70,000.

Take a look inside the cabin that Dennis calls "one of a kind."

In 2019, Shane Dennis was living in a large house in New Jersey that he bought for himself at 25, but he still felt unfulfilled.

Shane Dennis. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

When he discovered the VanLife movement, "everything clicked" for Dennis, and he decided to sell his house.

VanLife. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

In early 2019, Dennis bought a 2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for $24,000.

The camper van. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

For the next two months, Dennis used his woodworking skills to turn the van into a livable space.

During the renovation. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

After renovations, Dennis had a tiny cabin on wheels.

The L-shaped couch. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

The L-shaped couch can also be converted into a bed that fits Dennis and his two dogs.

Dennis in bed. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

To the left of the couch, there is a long kitchen with counters on both sides.

The kitchen counters. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

At the back of the van, there is a closet, which is unusual in a camper van.

The back of the van. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

Dennis also stepped away from the norm when he decided to not include a bathroom in his camper van.

The back of the van. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

After a year on the road, Dennis is selling the van for $70,000 and has started his own business where he plans to flip and sell camper vans.

Dennis and the van. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

Dennis said he hopes the van that he called home for the last year will be the perfect "vessel" for another owner.

The van is now for sale. Courtesy of Shane Dennis

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