Supertramped Co.

Supertramped Co. Rolling Home Designer & Creator.

Juno’s Window To The Sky. 🌅🚐🌌One of the biggest milestones in Juno’s build was cutting a 2m × 1m opening into the roof ...
07/07/2026

Juno’s Window To The Sky. 🌅🚐🌌

One of the biggest milestones in Juno’s build was cutting a 2m × 1m opening into the roof to install the largest skylight ever fitted by Mr Supertramped.

At 2m long and 1m wide, this remote controlled Velux roof window completely transforms the feeling inside. It floods the entire living area with natural light, creates incredible ventilation, and allows someone up to around 6ft 4in to stand comfortably throughout the main living space.

The window is fully integrated into Juno’s off grid electrical system, running from the leisure battery bank through the inverter, so it can be operated wherever the owners decide to park. It also features a solar powered blackout blind and an intelligent rain sensor, automatically closing the window if the weather changes.

Installing something of this size into the roof of a 40 year old Mercedes wasn’t simply a case of cutting a hole. The roof had to be carefully cut, fabricated and reinforced to accommodate the opening while maintaining the strength and integrity of the bodywork.

It was one of the most technically challenging parts of the entire build, but also one of the most rewarding.

Happy Tuesday,
Ashley Webber
SupertrampedCo

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Grounded in Oak. 🪵🤎🚐With the British Western Red Cedar cladding complete in Juno, it was finally time to move onto one o...
06/07/2026

Grounded in Oak. 🪵🤎🚐

With the British Western Red Cedar cladding complete in Juno, it was finally time to move onto one of my favourite stages of any build… the flooring.

As with all of my builds, I pointed the owners towards Broadleaf Timber, a company I’ve used and trusted for years. They handcraft solid wood flooring here in the UK, and after looking through their range, the owners fell in love with an absolutely beautiful vintage oak parquet. Rich in character, colour and natural variation, it was the perfect choice for Juno.

As with many stages of the build, the first job was establishing a centre line. That became the reference for the entire floor, allowing every parquet block to be laid square and symmetrical as the pattern worked its way out towards the walls. Once the main field of parquet had been laid, a solid oak border was fitted around every exposed edge.

This was one of those moments where Juno really started to change. With the warmth of the oak beneath my feet, the interior no longer felt like the back of an old truck. It was beginning to feel like the rolling home the owners and I had imagined from the very start.

Another stage complete, and the build was ready for the next chapter…

With love,
Ashley Webber
SupertrampedCo

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The Cedar Stage. 🪵📐🚐With the 3D SketchUp design complete, the chassis shot blasted, painted and undersealed, the structu...
05/07/2026

The Cedar Stage. 🪵📐🚐

With the 3D SketchUp design complete, the chassis shot blasted, painted and undersealed, the structural waterproof floor installed, and the insulation, sound deadening, first fix electrics and plywood lining complete, it was finally time to start cladding the inside of Juno.

For this build, we chose British Western Red Cedar, sourced from Taunton Oak a local timber yard in the Quantock Hills, just a few miles from SupertrampedHQ.

I’ve always liked using Western Red Cedar for vehicle cladding. It’s extremely lightweight and well suited to life on the road. One of my favourite things about working with it is the smell. As soon as you start machining it, the whole workshop fills with that unmistakable cedar aroma. If you’ve ever worked with it, you’ll know exactly what I mean.

The first stage was establishing a centre line down the van using a laser. The tongue and groove joint was then aligned with that centre line before the cladding was worked down both sides equally. Starting this way keeps the pattern symmetrical and ensures the curve flows consistently from one side of the van to the other.

The signature Supertramped curve had already been formed during the plywood lining stage. Once the cedar started going on, it became much easier to see how the finished radius would look.

Every board was individually measured, cut and pinned into place using a staggered joint pattern. Cladding a curve takes considerably longer than cladding a flat surface because every tongue and groove joint has to pull together properly while following the radius. It takes a bit of patience, a bit of persuasion and always a serious amount of f***s.

Happy Sunday.
Ashley Webber
SupertrampedCo

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The Birth of the Signature Curve. 🌀🪵🚐With the foundations protected, the shell insulated and the first fix electrics com...
04/07/2026

The Birth of the Signature Curve. 🌀🪵🚐

With the foundations protected, the shell insulated and the first fix electrics complete, it was finally time for Juno to begin taking shape.

The next stage was lining the entire interior in plywood, creating the structural foundation that the cabinetry and British Western Red Cedar cladding would eventually be fixed to. Although it may look like a simple layer of timber, this stage shapes the feel, flow and character of everything that follows.

It also marks the birth of one of the defining characteristics of a SupertrampedCo build.

Back in 2017, I developed what has become the SupertrampedCo signature curve. Rather than meeting in harsh 90 degree corners, the walls and ceiling flow seamlessly into one another, each transition carefully formed in plywood before the cedar cladding is fitted. It takes longer to build, but creates a softer, more natural interior while providing the foundation for everything that follows.

None of this plywood will ever be seen again. Every sheet now sits hidden behind cedar, cabinetry and furniture. But like so many stages throughout the build, it’s these hidden details that define the finished result.

And, of course, every joint was sealed with silver foil tape. I don’t make the rules. The ’tism does. I just work here…

It’s often the parts you’ll never see that make the biggest difference.

Happy Saturday
Ashley Webber
SupertrampedCo

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The Anatomy Of Juno, The Rolling Home. 🦴🚐🫀With the foundations now protected beneath a generous buttery biscuit base of ...
03/07/2026

The Anatomy Of Juno, The Rolling Home. 🦴🚐🫀

With the foundations now protected beneath a generous buttery biscuit base of Dinitrol 4941, it was finally time to turn our attention to the inside of Juno.

The first job was installing brand new phenolic waterproof plywood onto the original subfloor rails, creating a solid, moisture resistant foundation that everything else would eventually be built upon.

The entire inside of the shell was then coated in a rust proofing and condensation barrier paint at the owners’ request, helping to protect the inner steelwork while reducing the risk of condensation.

With that complete, the entire body was thermo lined and sound deadened. Every panel was carefully lined to reduce vibration, road noise and unwanted condensation, creating a quieter, warmer and more comfortable space to live in. The only section left untouched was the area reserved for Juno’s future Velux roof window.

With the shell prepared, the first fix electrics were installed, allowing every cable to be routed neatly before the walls were closed up. Once the wiring was complete, the entire body was insulated with 75mm of natural sheep’s wool, filling every cavity with a breathable, sustainable insulation renowned for its excellent thermal performance and natural ability to regulate moisture.

None of it is particularly glamorous, and it all disappears forever behind timber, insulation and cabinetry. But these are the hidden stages that ultimately define the quality and longevity of a build.

Slowly but surely, Juno was beginning to transform from an empty commercial vehicle into a rolling home.

With Love,
Ashley Webber
SupertrampedCo

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The Bones of Juno. 🧈🛡️🚐 Every rolling home has a journey, and before the oak, brass, cedar and craftsmanship began trans...
02/07/2026

The Bones of Juno. 🧈🛡️🚐

Every rolling home has a journey, and before the oak, brass, cedar and craftsmanship began transforming Juno into a home, there was another stage that was just as important… protecting the foundations that everything else would sit upon.

Being a 40-year-old vehicle, it made sense to start by giving the entire chassis, wheel arches and underside the attention they deserved. Everything was professionally shot blasted by Avon Blast Cleaning back to bare steel, removing decades of surface corrosion and revealing a beautifully honest foundation to build upon.

From there, the bare steel was treated with a high quality primer before receiving a durable top coat, sealing and protecting every exposed surface for the years ahead.

Then came the final stage… giving the entire underside a generous buttery biscuit coating of Dinitrol 4941. It creeps into seams, welds and hidden cavities, creating a flexible protective barrier that helps keep moisture, salt and corrosion at bay for many years to come.

It’s one of those jobs that most people will never see, yet it’s one of the most important stages of the entire build. A beautiful interior means very little if the structure beneath it is left to rust or slowly fall to pieces.

Over the coming days, I’ll continue taking you through the stages that transformed this honest old Mercedes into the rolling home she is today.

With Love,
Ashley Webber
Supertramped Co

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Where Dreams Become Blueprints. 📐💭🚐Every rolling home starts with a dream. Long before there’s sawdust on the workshop f...
30/06/2026

Where Dreams Become Blueprints. 📐💭🚐

Every rolling home starts with a dream. Long before there’s sawdust on the workshop floor or a single tool is picked up, that dream is translated into words, measurements, materials and numbers. It’s the stage where a dream becomes a blueprint, and a blueprint becomes something that can finally be built.

This was the original blueprint for Juno before construction began.

Electrical & Off-Grid System

• 460Ah lithium leisure battery system.
• 400W solar panel system.
• Victron Phoenix 12/1200 inverter.
• Victron 100/30 solar charge controller.
• Victron 24/12 DC to DC charger.
• Victron 25A mains charger.
• Victron battery shunt system.
• Victron battery isolator.
• Victron inverter remote switch.
• Velux window remote control system.
• Velux blind remote control system.
• Integrated surround sound amplifier and speaker system.
• Scorpion vehicle tracking and security system.
• C-Line dual 240V and 12V socket systems.
• Antique brass nautical wall lighting.
• Antique brass spotlights throughout.
• Custom-made reading lights.
• Antique brass switchgear throughout.
• 240V consumer unit.
• 12V fuseboard system.
• Victron MEGA inline fuse protection.
• Mini inline fuse protection system.
• Custom plastic battery box cover.

Exterior & Chassis

• Complete exterior restoration and refinishing including metalwork repairs, cab, door shuts and jambs, with professional vehicle transportation to Norfolk for restoration works.
• Shot blasted chassis.
• Primed and painted chassis.
• Dinitrol underbody and chassis protection treatment.
• Custom engineered lift kit system.
• Custom heavy-duty shock absorbers designed specifically for vehicle weight and suspension geometry.
• 1m × 2m opening Velux skylight with integrated solar blind system.
• Custom manufactured double-glazed windows throughout.
• Custom fabricated roof rack with integrated side ladder system.
• Thule Omnistor awning.
• Dual underslung fresh water tanks with a combined capacity of approximately 264 litres.
• Single underslung waste water tank.
• Underslung Propex heating system.
• Underslung Autogas LPG tank system.
• Seven shot blasted and painted steel wheels.
• Seven new commercial-grade light truck tyres.
• New windscreen and quarter panel glass.
• New rubber seals throughout all windows and glazing.
• New exterior lighting, lenses and badges throughout.
• Exterior LED lighting throughout.
• Internal body panelling coated in protective treatment prior to commencement of interior works.
• Sound deadening treatment throughout.
• Thermo liner insulation layer throughout.
• 75mm sheep’s wool insulation throughout.
• Original roof vents welded over following removal of the original vent system.
• Custom fabricated inner wheel arch modification for shower tray positioning.
• Fresh water tank level indicator system.
• Bullfinch external gas outlet.
• Bullfinch external water inlet.
• Bullfinch external shower outlet.
• 240V mains hook-up connection point.
• 240V starter battery charging point.
• Autogas2000 LPG filling point.
• Custom fabricated 8mm aluminium rear and side access steps.
• Durite reverse and rear fog lighting.
• Twelve custom fabricated door hinge covers.
• Full mechanical service including filters, oils and differential servicing.

Interior & Living Space

• Handmade cabinetry with dovetail joint construction throughout.
• Handmade oak parquet flooring throughout.
• Locally sourced and machined British Western Red Cedar cladding throughout interior spaces.
• Bespoke upholstered cab seating and matching headliner.
• Custom upholstered seating and bespoke curtains.
• Solid oak worktop and dining table.
• 1000mm × 700mm stone resin shower tray with tiled shower enclosure.
• Thetford fridge and freezer system.
• Dometic oven.
• CAN gas hob.
• Ariston LPG boiler system.
• Belfast sink with antique brass bridge tap fittings.
• Integrated reverse camera system.
• New 24V starter battery system.
• Shurflo water pump system.
• Custom-made mattress.
• Vented mattress protection system.
• Edward Bulmer Natural Paint plant-based paint finishes throughout.
• Rustic ironmongery throughout.
• Custom-made shower fittings.
• Twelve custom-made interior door blank covers.
• Gas drop vents throughout.
• Interior decoration finishes throughout.

The dream had its blueprint. Now it was time to bring it to life.

With love,
Ashley Webber
SupertrampedCo

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Where It All Began… 🌿🚐💙 Every rolling home has a story, and before you see where Juno ended up, I thought it would be ni...
29/06/2026

Where It All Began… 🌿🚐💙

Every rolling home has a story, and before you see where Juno ended up, I thought it would be nice to take you right back to the very beginning.

This is how she arrived after I found her, bought her and brought her back to SupertrampedHQ. A humble 1986 Mercedes 508D, showing just 80,000 miles, with a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre OM314 diesel engine, 4-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, a 7-metre XLWB body and a GVW of 5,200kg. An ex-Snap-on vehicle that had spent its life dry stored, giving us an incredibly honest and well preserved foundation to build upon.

By today’s standards, the specifications seem almost laughably simple, and that’s exactly why these old Mercedes trucks have earned such a legendary reputation. No ECUs, no diagnostics, no emissions equipment, no ad blue, no turbocharger and very little to go wrong. Just a beautifully over engineered mechanical diesel engine that will happily run for hundreds of thousands of miles with little more than regular servicing and a bit of mechanical sympathy. The OM314 has long been affectionately known as the “million-mile engine” amongst enthusiasts. Not because every engine reaches a million miles untouched, but because they’re renowned for covering extraordinary mileages before ever needing a major overhaul.

Being over 40 years old, Juno is now historic vehicle tax exempt. She could also qualify for MOT exemption based on her age, but because she’s registered in a heavier goods vehicle weight class, she still requires an annual MOT, which I actually think is a good thing. It means she’s professionally inspected every year, helping to keep a vehicle of this size safe for many years to come.

Over the coming days, I’ll be taking you back through Juno’s journey, sharing some of the key stages that transformed this honest old workhorse into the rolling home she is today.

If you’d like to follow the journey, I’d really appreciate your support. Every single day I open social media, I seem to come across another handful of posts from small businesses announcing they’re closing their doors. It’s genuinely heartbreaking to see. Social media has changed enormously over the years, and businesses, both big and small, are finding it harder than ever to reach the very people who chose to follow them in the first place.

If you’re excited to follow Juno’s journey, leave the word “JUNO” in the comments, or simply drop a 💙 below to help keep the cogs turning. Every single comment, reaction and share helps these posts reach more people and gives small independent businesses like Supertramped a fighting chance.

With Love,
Ashley Webber
Supertramped Co

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And Then, One Day… It’s Gone. 🥹💙🥹I’ve been a little quiet on here, and in real life, and there’s a reason why.The truth ...
26/06/2026

And Then, One Day… It’s Gone. 🥹💙🥹

I’ve been a little quiet on here, and in real life, and there’s a reason why.

The truth is, there comes a stage in every build where the outside world slowly disappears. Days blur into nights. Cups of tea go cold. Meals are forgotten. Emails pile up. Messages go unanswered. Time seems to lose all meaning. Every ounce of energy becomes consumed by a single thought…

“Is Juno ready?”

It’s a strange kind of obsession. One where you notice things nobody else ever will. You spend an hour adjusting something that most people wouldn’t even realise existed. You test every system again, polish the same surface hundreds of times, stand back, walk away… then turn around because one tiny detail is still playing on your mind.

You tell yourself you’ll post on Facebook tomorrow or reply to that message. But tomorrow becomes next week, and next week becomes next month.

Not because you’ve disappeared, but because your entire world has become consumed by the enormous responsibility of handing over something that has consumed your life more than any other rolling home ever has since I started Supertramped back in 2017.

And then, one day…

It’s gone.

Juno has now officially left the Supertramped workshop and has been safely delivered to her new home in the beautiful countryside of West Wales, arriving on Martyn and Kim’s doorstep aboard another immaculate Wheeler & Son Ltd Transport rig.

I travelled down to be there as she arrived, spending the entire day walking Martyn and Kim through every inch of their new rolling home. From the electrical and water systems to the storage, heating and the hundreds of little details that have quietly become part of Juno’s character over the years, it was a privilege to watch it all come to life through their eyes.

The handover couldn’t have gone any better. It was everything I’d hoped it would be and more. Relaxed, emotional, full of laughter, hugs, sunshine, thoughtful gifts, wood-fired pizza, and those wonderful moments where you watch someone realise that this thing you’ve spent so long building together is finally theirs.

And just like that…

Another chapter closes.

Thank you, Martyn and Kim, for trusting me with your dream. It has been the greatest privilege of my entire rolling home career so far.

With love,
Mr Supertramped.

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Urban Warfare Tyre Collection. 😮‍💨🛞🏴‍☠️Just went to load the van up with Nyx’s upgraded alloy wheels and all terrain tyr...
10/05/2026

Urban Warfare Tyre Collection. 😮‍💨🛞🏴‍☠️

Just went to load the van up with Nyx’s upgraded alloy wheels and all terrain tyres and completely forgot I still had all my fishing gear in the back. I stood there for a couple of seconds debating unloading it all… then looked to my right and saw the Mercedes Unimog sitting there looking ready for an urban adventure.

I opened the door, grabbed the fuel tank dip attached to the inside of the door skin, opened the cap and dipped the tank. Yep… fuel. Threw the wheels in the back of the freshly built rear drop sided bed by Mr Supertramped and hit the road.

Big shout out to malvern tyres as well. Been using them since I first started driving back when I was 18 years old. Always fair, always helpful and always looked after me over the years. Proper old school service that’s hard to find nowadays.

Keep your eyes peeled for Nyx’s killer lift kit and wheel transformation…. 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

Happy Sunday
Ashley Webber
SupertrampedCo

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