Roxroy McLean, Star Intern

International hip-hop and reggae singer KC Jockey and dancehall artiste KipRich, born Marlon Plunkett, yesterday praised 34-year-old Nadine Hamilton, the managing director of the first R/V mobile home made in Jamaica.

The two, in a phone interview, told THE STAR that they enjoyed the 'feel-at-home' experience when they toured the mobile home recently, which cost Hamilton a whopping $6 million.

KC Jockey, who has recorded songs like Don't Go Baby and Runaway Bounce, described Hamilton's idea as timely, thoughtful and business-oriented.

"It was fantastic to know that Jamaica got such an elegant idea. When you picture these things (R/V mobile homes) you automatically think about overseas. But the fact that it was made in Jamaica is tremendous. It enlightened people and possibly opens up tourism in Jamaica," he said.

Hamilton, who is also a scrap metal exporter, told THE STAR in a recent interview that she still beams with joy whenever someone would comment on her masterpiece.

And KC Jockey, who toured the 40-foot container, converted into a fully furnished home on wheels, has just added to her joy.

"It's a good feeling. The living room with the plasma TV makes it special. I can't really pin-point one thing, because everything was excellent," he said.

KipRich also echoed similar sentiments when he discovered Hamilton's modified vehicle at the annual New York Link Up - Spring Break, which was held at Long Beach in Negril recently.

"It's a good idea for the Jamaican artiste. Sometimes, when we have at least three shows over the weekend in the country, the home comes in handy," said KipRich.

He continued: "It has its own convenience and you can roll with your crew. It's nice, comfortable, and well sorted-out."

The home boasts eight bunk beds - each with its own television set, a bathroom, a living room, a kitchen, air conditioning and all the amenities one would expect in a fully furnished apartment.

Hamilton said that the Jamaica Union of Travellers Association (JUTA) had the 'heads up' on the competition as they have already booked the home.

"It was booked to JUTA tours since February," she said. "And they are using it for their own promotion."

Everard Chaplin, president of JUTA, says, "as soon as the tourist board approves the home, we will start making plans with her (Hamilton)."

The features of the home, which took Hamilton and her staff 10 months to complete, also amazed Chaplin.

"It's a great thing and I see it as a benefit to Jamaica's tourism," he added.