This rig was built by a couple who stripped it to the bare metal and rebuilt it in their rustic style.
Allison and Eric are the ones who gutted a 1976 Coachman Leprechaun to make it a modern, road-worthy machine. This video features a tour of the van Clementine, which they call the van Clementine.
Clementine was a beautiful vehicle for her age. However, the interior was dated to the 1970s when they bought it. Worse, mold and rotted timber were hidden underneath the outdated styling. The couple had to take the cabin apart to its bare metal and rebuilt it from there.
Now the interior looks rustic and cozy. The roof is cedar plank-covered, with pine cabinets and vinyl flooring that gives the impression of wood. Bright white upholstery is used on the couch and bed. There are many windows that let in natural light. The couple spent time in Joshua Tree National Park and developed an appreciation for desert life. They used some of these elements in their decorating.
The van’s cab is directly above the raised bed. It is accessible via stairs. There are windows on three sides of the space and a fan at the roof. This allows for plenty of natural light.
The kitchen is located at the rear of the RV. It houses the gas stove, as well as the couple’s custom cabinets. The interior is balanced by the brown and white colors.
They wanted a bathroom that was separate from the toilet and had a shower. It was possible to achieve this. The shower walls are wood paneled, as is the rest of their interior.
Three 120-amp-hour battery packs are available for power off the grid. Two 200-watt solar panels are mounted on the roof.
Clementine’s exterior looks great, but it has been re-sealed to ensure that it is watertight. A slide-out grill is now installed in the space that was previously used for the generator. Power comes from a new Chevrolet 350-cubic-inch (5.74-liter) V8.
Clementine and her husband plan to install a custom radio system and speaker system inside the cab. Clementine is more than ready to continue her journey for many years.