Undeniable genius created an RV out of three different vehicles
- A guy in Texas created a DIY fire truck that’s also an RV
- The vehicle also serves as a trailer truck
- He did by combining three different vehicles
Published on Aug 27, 2024 at 3:08 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 28, 2024 at 7:08 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A guy in Texas who clearly knows what he’s doing has created a weird DIY RV out of three vehicles.
This strange but fascinating RV was built using a semi-truck, a fire truck and a heavy-duty wrecker.
The fact it can tow another vehicle with the built-in trailer is the icing on the cake.
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The truck was spotted on South Padre Island in Texas – right by the SpaceX launch site – by a Facebook user and shared to a group on the social media platform for – wait for it – fire truck engine enthusiasts.
They take it quite seriously, and came up with a cool acronym for it, too.
It’s called the SPAAMFAA, which stands for Society for the Preservation & Appreciation of Antique Motor Fire Apparatus.
But we can totally see why somebody would be enthusiastic about this type of vehicle.
Pictures of the vehicle went viral, and Texan TV station ABC South Texas tracked down the owner of the vehicle, one Brian Portman, and what he had to say was quite interesting.
A semi-fire-wrecker-truck that’s also a trailer
Portman told ABC that he’s built fire trucks before, and his early attempts were disastrous.
“My first one, after ten years of building it, three years of use, burned down,” Portman told ABC.
The new truck combines a Peterbilt semi, a roof from a Volvo and bits and bobs from a fire truck and a wrecker, and it even has a trailer at the back where the owner can load up his car.
But you could also definitely call it an RV because the cabin has beds, a fridge and a kitchen.
DIY projects worthy of an Oscar
Some people are simply very good at DIY.
There’s a group of guys that built a DIY Pagani Huayra that, at least from afar, could fool most Pagani lovers.
And it looks like there’s no end to the creativity because it’s more than just cars.
Somebody built an actual pirate ship.
But our favorite is probably the DIY Batmobile that’s worthy of an Oscar for the best movie prop ever.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
