VIDEO: Ford F-650 Aircraft Snack Truck Turned into an Amazing Tiny House (with a 17 Foot Lift!)
Owned and built by a pilot, this 2000 Ford F-650 used to load snacks onto commercial planes.
Over the past couple of years, camping, off-roading, and overlanding have become arguably more popular than ever, leading to a surge of interest in custom vans and trucks built for those sorts of activities. Many of those conversions are Ford-based, with the Super Duty, E-Series vans, and Transit being the more common choices as the basis for some pretty amazing, temporary living spaces. But this 2000 Ford F-650 recently featured by the YouTube channel Tiny House Giant Journey certainly stands out from the pack as one of the more unique motorhomes we’ve ever come across.
The owner/builder of this 2000 Ford F-650 – Mark – is a pilot for Southwest Airlines, but after purchasing an Aircraft provisioning box truck at an auction, he began executing his own vision for a home on wheels. This particular vehicle is already equipped with a scissor lift, as it was used to reload snacks on planes, but now it’s being used for a very different purpose – camping, albeit with a pretty spectacular set of amenities and features.
Mark’s massive creation cost just over $30k to purchase and put together, and it’s certainly a good deal if we were measuring by the pound, as it’s around 29 feet long, tipping the scales at a whopping 25,000 pounds. To transform it into a living space, Mark raised the roof by two feet before installing things like a shower, fridge, freezer, sink, stovetop, and a bed. The outside area is arguably even cooler, as it features a table, grille, speakers, and seating, while there’s also a bike rack and an outdoor shower nearby.
Since Mark is a former fighter pilot, he decided to paint his retired airline support truck fighter jet gray, and there are a host of cool little Easter eggs hidden throughout that pay homage to his past. It’s a truly awe-inspiring and unique motorhome, one that perfectly exemplifies why these types of builds are so popular these days – after all, if we’re going to spend some time out in the wilderness, why not do it in total comfort?
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