If you have spent any time looking at van conversions, you already know the seating problem. A van layout has to do everything a tiny home does — cook, sleep, store gear, carry passengers — except it also has to pass for a vehicle when the road gets serious. The bench that doubles as a bed is one of the most contested pieces of the build, and most builders end up either compromising on safety, comfort, or how cleanly it converts.
The Broad Arrow Seat 2.0 from Wilderness Vans in Lethbridge, Alberta is one of the more interesting answers we have seen to that problem. It is a heavy-duty folding bench-bed system designed specifically for van conversions, RVs, and custom builds, with integrated seat belts, ISOFIX child seat anchor points, and a frame engineered around the transition from seat to bed.
It comes in three widths (500mm, 900mm, and 1200mm) and two fold styles (bi-fold and tri-fold), in black, brown, or Sedona upholstery. Pricing starts around $1,469 CAD, with the configuration driving the final number.
Horizon Camper Builds has just unveiled their latest “Level 3” conversion for the 2023 Honda Odyssey. Designed to fit models from 2018 to the present, this clever build transforms a standard minivan into a fully functional home on wheels for two, featuring a removable bed system and a robust off-grid power setup.
Mike Westfield, a woodshop teacher and the craftsman behind Westfield Woodcraft, has built one of the most impressive 7×14 cargo trailer campers we’ve seen. Featured on the NNKH MISC YouTube channel, this all-aluminum build combines high-end woodworking with cutting-edge off-grid technology, resulting in a lightweight yet incredibly functional tiny home on wheels.
Meet Nico Murillo, a former Tesla Production Supervisor who turned a life-altering layoff into a 50-state adventure. After losing his job in April 2024, Nico decided to move into his 2021 Tesla Model Y full-time, custom-converting it into what he calls the “World’s First Tesla Van.”
Georgia has become one of the more interesting states to watch in the tiny house movement. Pocket neighborhoods near Atlanta have sold out before construction finished. Mountain communities on Lookout Mountain and around Lake Burton attract buyers who want deeded land or long-term leases deep in the woods. And a groundbreaking 2025 court ruling in North Georgia cleared the way for a nonprofit to build more than 40 affordable cottages that the city had tried to block. Whether you’re looking for a permanent home, a leased lot in the mountains, or a community designed with walkability and shared space in mind, Georgia has more options than most people realize. This guide focuses on verified, established communities. Each entry includes what we know about lot models, sizes, prices, and what sets the community apart from others in the state.
Image courtesy of MicroLife Institute / Cottages on Vaughan
Mavrik Joos, better known as Mav, is saying a nostalgic farewell to one of his most unique and fan-favorite vehicles: the “Aronado.” In his latest video, he takes this vintage, futuristic-looking camper out for one final adventure on the shores of Lake Superior before it heads to a new owner.
Solarpunk Steve recently shared some exciting news: he has won a government contract to build a massive solar-powered trailer for a county emergency management department. This project represents a major step forward for Steve, who is documenting the entire build journey daily on his YouTube channel.
Tiny House Magazine Issue #161 is out now, and this one is packed with practical content for anyone seriously thinking about building, towing, or advocating for tiny houses. The cover story features a beautiful tiny house on wheels surrounded by lavender, and inside you will find an in-depth guide to towing your tiny house, a powerful report from the International Code Council on the fight for tiny house building codes, and much more.
You do not need a massive budget to build yourself a tiny home. These seven DIY builds prove it — from a $15K family bus conversion to a cargo trailer turned stealth camper to a tiny house on wheels built in just seven days. Each one was done on a budget by regular people who decided to stop waiting and start building.
