Thursday, April 24, 2014

This Father Turned Dirty Old Prison Van Into Awesome Family Camper.

Alex Saunders bought an old prison van on Ebay for £3000 (US $ 5,034 ). It originally had holding six cells, lockable cell doors, and peep holes for the security guards. He spent 18 months and another £4000 (US $6,700 ) fixing it up. Alex installed everything himself including bunk beds, kitchen, and the heating and water system.
Alex plans on doing lots of traveling with his wife and two children.
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It even has a flat screen television so the family can have all the same comforts of home.
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Alex said, “It was pretty grim when I first went in there, it smelt like a mixture of blood and old soup which had been spilt everywhere.”  He gutted the van of the cells and starting measuring first.
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The van had great insulation. Most prison vans have better insulation than homes.
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Alex had to add framework for the kitchen and sink area.
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These were the windows from the old prison van.
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Alex constructed the cabinets and wood ceiling.
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Alex takes a look at his work through the drivers window.
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He also installed a bathroom and shower. 
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The bunk beds  are for the kids. 
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This handyman is planning on traveling his family around the country in his new finished project.

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He turned something very dull and depressing into an awesome and cheerful family home on wheels.
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