Inconspicuous Box Truck Camper Hides Game-Changing Layout With a Unique Levitating Desk

It makes sense that most people don't take the risk of changing the van building formula. Why complicate yourself with something new when there are many tried-and-tested designs and layouts?

That's one way to see it. On the other hand, and I hope I don't go too deep with this, once you stop innovating, you're also eliminating the opportunity for growth. And this applies to everything you do, not just camper vans. Moreover, you never know when you will stumble upon the next big thing, in this case, a new approach to building vans that can redefine what it means to live in a tiny home on wheels.

Quin is a traveling photographer with a passion for designing and building, which is evident in his work. Of course, it's hard, if not impossible, to nail an innovative build when it's your first project. For instance, this box truck is Quin's seventh project, designed and built for one of his friends.

Before we go into detail, you should know that the purpose of this vehicle is not to serve as a full-time home. Instead, Quin sees it as more of an office on wheels that can be converted into a hotel room.

On the outside, this rig looks like a run-of-the-mill box truck, with no indicators of its camper DNA. Enter through the main door on the truck's passenger side, and you'll discover a finely crafted interior made almost entirely out of Poplar wood.

I'm fond of the windows Quin added toward the front of the interior – he used rice paper and lights behind the windows to create a glowing, homey aesthetic inspired by Japanese design.

Even though there isn't much space available, Quin managed to come up with a practical layout that maximizes every single inch. He devised a wall to separate the driver's cabin from the living area and added a pass-through door.

Just by the entrance, there's a bench seat. Half of it is the electrical system, comprising a DC/DC charger, a 3,000 W inverter, a charge controller, and A 300 Ah lithium battery pack. The other half hides a slide-out toilet.

Quin devised the main storage spot for this box truck above the driver's cabin. There's enough space to fit even bulkier items.

Given this rig is designed more like an office instead of a home, the kitchen isn't that well equipped. Quin fitted some essentials, such as a 75-liter (20-gallon) Dometic fridge/freezer box and a tiny oven. You'll also notice other minor additions, such as a flip-up table, a water jug, and a portable induction stove. Instead of a sink, Quin uses a pop-put plastic compartment under the jug.

On the driver's side of the interior, you'll find a sizeable swivel table and a large bench with a Webasto heater and some extra free space underneath. For storage, Quin uses various drawers and cabinets.

Other notable elements in this area are pop-out power outlets and two dimmable floating lights in line with the Japanese aesthetic. However, during the day, you'll hardly have to use any lights, as there's an enormous skylight above. Another cool is a large projector screen that can be lowered to cover most of the driver's cabin wall.

Next up, we have the desk/seating area. You'll discover two spacious couches and a table mount in between. This entire section is mounted on a HappiJac lift. Quin can raise it up to reveal a massive 5x5-ft deck underneath, which can be pulled out to expand the square footage of this rig.

The deck comes with flip-down legs, which support the weight of the deck. What's more, you can pull the two couches outside, on the deck, essentially moving the living room out. This is an outstanding feature.

Surprisingly, this isn't the craziest part of the build. The most unique feature is that you can remove the skylight's glass and lift the bench and the table through the ceiling, essentially creating an office on the roof. I've never seen anything remotely similar on a camper rig. There's a slight problem, however: because the skylight's glass can be removed, water sometimes leaks through the ceiling.

The office area of the box truck can be transformed into a spacious bedroom by removing the table, adding a piece of wood in the middle, and rearranging the cushions. Furthermore, Quin added a second projector that can broadcast on the side wall, allowing you to watch a movie while lying in bed.

All in all, it's impressive what Quin managed to achieve with this box truck build. It might not be a suitable full-time tiny home on wheels, but it's surely one of the most unique mobile offices you could work in.