Man can't believe Chevrolet Avalanche driver has effectively built an entire apartment on his vehicle
Published on Dec 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM (UTC+4)
by Molly Davidson
Last updated on Dec 09, 2025 at 4:50 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
A Chevrolet Avalanche parked outside a Home Depot has the internet losing its mind.
What used to be a pickup is now a full apartment complete with walls, windows, air conditioning, and even a front door.
The man who spotted it couldn’t believe his eyes as he recorded video evidence for the internet.
Now TikTok is calling it the ‘Travelanche’, and it’s already become legend.
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The ‘Travelanche’ takes do-it-yourself to another level
Police body cam footage shows the Avalanche with a plywood-and-siding structure stacked high over the bed, complete with framing timber, drywall, and what looks like an A/C unit.
“I mean, I get being a DIYer,” the man recording says in disbelief as he circles the creation, “but on an Avalanche you just built a whole apartment?”
And his shock is valid.
Especially when you consider that this Chevy was never meant to carry that kind of weight.
Its max payload is about 1,350 pounds, and this build looks like double that.
It’s creative, yes, but also a small battle against physics.
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Is it legal to change a vehicle’s structure?
As crazy as it looks, the Travelanche isn’t just bending wood.
It’s bending every rule in the book.
Most states outlaw structural body changes that mess with a vehicle’s original frame or safety systems, and this one does both.
Insurance companies won’t go near it either.
Homemade conversions need certified wiring, plumbing, and weight checks before they can be covered.
On paper, that makes this build a non-starter, but online it’s a different story.
This DIY behemoth has become a kind of folk hero, celebrated for the same reason it should probably be towed: sheer, unfiltered audacity.
It’s the side of car culture that refuses to read the manual.
And sometimes, that’s exactly why people can’t look away.
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Molly Davidson is a Junior Content Writer at Supercar Blondie. Based in Melbourne, she holds a double Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Law from Swinburne University and a Master’s of Writing and Publishing from RMIT. Molly has contributed to a range of magazines and journals, developing a strong interest in lifestyle and car news content. When she’s not writing, she’s spending quality time with her rescue English staffy, Boof.
