Here's What the Camper Made from an Airplane Turbine Looks Like

Della Ganas

Updated: 08 September 2025 ·

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Here's What the Camper Made from an Airplane Turbine Looks Like

The unusual camper constantly attracts attention on the road.
The unusual camper constantly attracts attention on the road.
The unusual camper constantly attracts attention on the road.
The unusual camper constantly attracts attention on the road.
A few years ago, this turbine belonged to a Royal Air Force airplane that was decommissioned in 2013.
A few years ago, this turbine belonged to a Royal Air Force airplane that was decommissioned in 2013.
45-year-old Brit Steve Jones invested around 1000 hours in the project.
45-year-old Brit Steve Jones invested around 1000 hours in the project.
Steve Jones, a former Royal Air Force technician, is familiar with turbine technology.
Steve Jones, a former Royal Air Force technician, is familiar with turbine technology.
The project cost Jones a total of 4400 euros - and a lot of time and effort.
The project cost Jones a total of 4400 euros - and a lot of time and effort.
Steve Jones plans to hit the road with his self-built camper by spring 2021 at the latest.
Steve Jones plans to hit the road with his self-built camper by spring 2021 at the latest.
The caravan features a small kitchen with two stovetops and a sink.
The caravan features a small kitchen with two stovetops and a sink.
Meals are enjoyed directly at the large hatch window.
Meals are enjoyed directly at the large hatch window.
A small highlight: the dining area window can be fully opened.
A small highlight: the dining area window can be fully opened.
Subtle decorative elements remind us of the turbine's past in an aircraft.
Subtle decorative elements remind us of the turbine's past in an aircraft.
The four-meter turbine camper has room for the whole family.
The four-meter turbine camper has room for the whole family.
Subtle decorative elements remind us of the turbine's past in an aircraft.
Subtle decorative elements remind us of the turbine's past in an aircraft.