Are you the proud owner of a large truck? If so, you might be wondering what to do with it these days if it’s seldom used. The main reason people own trucks is so they can transport vast quantities of goods over a long distance.
The engines fitted to them are of a high capacity and capable of driving hundreds, if not thousands of miles before a refuel is needed. Meanwhile, the storage area of most trucks is enough to transport hundreds of boxes or scores of pallets.
Sometimes, though, there comes a time where trucks are no longer needed. They might get past their prime, or perhaps they just don’t get used much anymore. If that sounds like a familiar situation, don’t worry. That’s because there are plenty of ways to re-purpose an old truck. Want to know what they are? Here are 10 of the best examples to check out:
1. Entertainment centre
Do you run an enthusiast club for car owners? Perhaps you and some friends enjoy playing online computer games against one another? You might not realize it, but trucks make the perfect vehicles to convert into entertainment hubs!
It’s pretty easy to refit a truck and install things like household electrical wiring and network cables. For non-gaming uses, there is plenty of space to fit items like pool tables and widescreen TVs.
2. Mobile home
Is the truck your personal property rather than owned by your business? If so, one brilliant way to repurpose it is to convert it into a mobile home! Many people that want to travel the world do so in a motorhome.
The only downside to such vehicles is they are limited in space. When you’ve got a big truck, you will have enough room for at least two large bedrooms, a full-size bathroom and kitchen, and then some!
3. Disco on wheels
When someone fancies a night out on the tiles, most folks would just head to their local town and check out some bars and night clubs. But we all know that some people live in remote areas, and so this isn’t usually possible.
You could set up a mobile disco on wheels and build up a unique new entertainment business! Your overheads are low, and you could even do “tours” with your mobile disco so that everyone can party!
4. Sell it
One of the easiest things to do, when you’ve got a spare truck you no longer need, is just to sell it! Sure, you could repurpose it and do all kinds of cool things with it. But, if money’s tight and you need space for another vehicle, selling it is a better option.
You might not think it, but it’s pretty easy to sell a truck these days! Classifieds websites like AutoTrader are a good place to start, and you can also advertise in truck magazines too.
5. Mobile cinema
Don’t you just hate it when you go to the movies, and the film you want to watch is spoilt by annoying people in the audience? Wouldn’t it be great if you could enjoy the latest blockbusters with a small, private audience?
Well, now you can by converting your truck into a mobile cinema! It’s big enough to have great acoustics and a large screen. Not to mention the fact you’ve got a large screen area to see the films played!
6. Swimming pool
Sometimes there just isn’t enough space in your backyard to have a swimming pool installed. The great thing about pools is they can be enjoyed as soon as the weather becomes favourable outside. Of course, you could build an indoor pool, but that’ll cost you a lot more money!
As you’ve got a spare truck doing nothing, why not convert the back into an indoor swimming pool? It’s cheaper than the conventional option, and cooler too if I do say so myself! Just make sure you don’t drive your truck around with the pool filled with water for weight and safety reasons!
7. Mobile soft play area
Are you thinking of making money from that truck you’ve got lying around? A brilliant money-making exercise is to convert it into a soft play area for kids! You can bring your truck anywhere such as carnivals and special events.
Because of their large size, trucks can accommodate many children safely. And they can still offer a fun time for all concerned! There are companies out there you can call that will supply and fit the soft play equipment for you.
8. Car tuning dyno
In case you wondered, a “dyno” is a giant rolling road where the performance of cars can get tested in a controlled environment. The roller spins the drive wheels of the cars, and a computer can measure the vehicle performance.
A truck can accommodate any size vehicle for such tuning and testing reasons. You can also take your truck to any special motorsport events. The good thing about building a mobile car tuning dyno is you don’t even need to use electricity provided by the venue!
9. Car transporter
Sometimes people want prestige or high-value cars to get transported without getting exposed to the elements. If you’re a petrolhead and you want to set up a new transport company, why not combine the two?
As you’ve already got a truck, your overheads will be low if you wanted to set up a car transportation business. You could get contracts with high-value clients such as Formula One teams, for instance!
10. Restaurant
Believe it or not, many people have got retired trucks and repurposed them into restaurants! There is plenty of room for kitchen and dining areas, and it makes for an interesting yet unique venue for your dinner guests!
Setting up a restaurant in your truck is somewhat cheaper than leasing commercial premises. It just makes good business sense, don’t you think?
I hope you have enjoyed reading today’s article. Let us know if you’ve repurposed your old truck into something cool and unique!
