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Man turns truck into mobile home to travel with his family<\/h2>\n
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We all have our own ideas of what a vacation entails, but at its core, the process involves transport, accommodation, and food.<\/p>\n

But it seems this man from \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p, Vietnam decided he couldn\u2019t be bothered with all that trouble every time he sets out on a trip. So, he\u2019s turned his truck into a mobile home<\/strong> for his entire family to use on their travels.<\/p>\n

The idea is admittedly not unheard of, but it\u2019s amazing how much he\u2019s managed to fit into such a small space. Let\u2019s take a look below.<\/p>\n

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An entire mobile home fit inside a truck<\/h3>\n
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\nThe “house” comes with modern amenities from a kitchen sink to a bed…
\nVideo credit: Tr\u00ed \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

29-year-old V\u00f5 Minh Tr\u00ed, from \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p Province, Vietnam, has recently found himself making headlines thanks to his outstanding project: turning his truck into a fully mobile home for traveling.<\/p>\n

Indeed, despite being relatively small, the truck is well-equipped to fulfill all its passengers\u2019 needs. Not only does it sport a bed, a kitchen, and even a bathroom, but also other amenities such as a refrigerator, a TV, an air conditioner, and more.<\/p>\n

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\n…to a washing machine, an air conditioner, and a bathroom.
\nVideo credit: Tr\u00ed \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Of course, there are functioning water and electric systems to support all that, which the owner said was the most difficult to install. He has to use solar cells for energy, and secure two tanks underneath the truck\u2019s trunk \u2013 one for clean water, and the other for waste.<\/p>\n

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\nThere’s even a\u00a0 TV as well.
\nVideo credit: Tr\u00ed \u0110\u1ed3ng Th\u00e1p<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

The entire project reportedly cost him VND1,000,000,000 (~USD43,466)<\/strong>, including VND605,000,000 (~USD26,300)<\/strong> for the truck itself, and the rest for renovation.<\/p>\n

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A convenient way to take his family traveling<\/h3>\n
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\nImage credit: V\u00f5 Minh Tr\u00ed<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Speaking to VNExpress<\/a><\/em>, the truck\u2019s owner shares that he designed this rather unconventional vehicle to have a convenient means to travel with his wife and kids. According to him, they often feel confined by city life and love going to natural sites to unwind.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: V\u00f5 Minh Tr\u00ed<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

He also clarifies that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, his family has only done a few small picnic trips close to their town since the truck\u2019s completion. However, when the situation improves, they plan to travel across the entirety of Vietnam with it.<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s hope we can resume traveling in the near future<\/h3>\n
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The truck owner\u2019s motivation is something probably many of us, especially city folks, can relate to too well. After days of traffic noises and pollution, a quick getaway to a quiet spot in sync with nature can indeed do wonders for our mental health.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, it looks like we\u2019ll have to postpone those plans for a little while longer, with the COVID-19 pandemic still a major threat in Vietnam. The best we can do for now is to stay put, and hope that this ordeal will be over soon.<\/p>\n

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