Aj and Ayana were both separately interested in a nomadic lifestyle when they fell in love. It didn’t take long for them to find a bus that they built into a home, complete with a rooftop deck, fixed bed, and hide-away composting toilet.
Aj is a writer and chef, and authored a cookbook about how to cook amazing meals in a tiny bus (or van) kitchen. Ayana works as a dreamwork practitioner and makes beautiful jewelry. They’re still working on finding that perfect balance of travel/adventure and calm/rest. What’s your favorite part of their bus?
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Chef Works with the Tiniest Kitchen to Create Amazing Meals
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Seth was already converting a rig when he met Christy, but when they got married, she wasn’t interested in living in a vehicle. Eventually, however, she warmed up to the idea, and they ended up converting an ambulance together, so they could see more of the United States.
While they removed the name “ambulance” from the outside, it still mostly looks like an emergency vehicle to keep them pretty stealthy. They have a hidden AC unit, a convertible bed, and a shower which they use all the time! Enjoy their video tour below.
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This Awesome Rig w/ Indoor-Outdoor Shower
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Aaron and his wife Sarah live full-time in the 2002 Chevy Express 2500 that he converted for just $22k (including the $6k for the bus itself). He had always dreamed of traveling, so he could enjoy all kinds of adventure sports, and was lucky enough to find a partner who loved the same things.
Amazingly, he documented the entire build process, and you can see a 50-second video below of a time-lapse of the conversion! He also has a few more videos explaining the build process and the choices they made. Check it out below!
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Tons of Storage & A Murphy Bed in this DIY Bus Conversion
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Aries Soul Traveler loved traveling but couldn’t keep dropping $600 for a weekend stay in a hotel. When she found vanlife, it seemed like the perfect solution — her own budget-friendly hotel room on wheels! She lives in a townhome and takes her van on adventures during the weekends (and vacations).
She hired a local carpenter to help her create the most adorable van conversion I’ve seen so far. This shabby-chic farmhouse van has weathered wood and vintage-inspired appliances that make this rig feel like a cozy cottage. What do you think?
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Is This The Most Adorable Van Conversion Ever?
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Chad was flipping homes on the West Coast, but the cost of living was getting out of hand. Someone suggested vanlife to him, and at first he balked at the idea of living in a van post-40-years-old. But when he found out he could design and plan the whole thing, he got interested.
Due to supply chain issues with getting a new van, it took almost 2 full years from the time he bought the van until he moved in. But now he wouldn’t have his “Bearded Van” life any other way! His creative build has a giant bed and tons of room for his photography equipment.
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His Self-Designed & Professionally-Built Van Conversion
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Anjali graduated from college and wanted to travel, so she built out her first van to let her see some of the country. Then her job as a software engineer went remote in 2020, and she decided to build a bigger and better van (named Vinny).
Now she travels in her van and also owns a boat! She converted the entire van herself and can fix anything that comes up. Just wait until you see her awesome hidden bathroom set-up — super creative. Also, stick around for our Q&A with her at the bottom of the post.
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Her Van Has the Coolest Hidden Bathroom Set-up!
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Here’s a really nice 2017 Sprinter conversion with a beautiful slat design all around the interior. It has both a convertible queen bed and a narrow twin bed that becomes the dinette.
There’s a great little kitchenette space and is fully off-grid compatible. Check out all the details below and contact the seller via Craigslist if you’re interested.
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Zen Van Conversion for $76K in Portland
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Cynthia had been thinking of going tiny for a while, but she was initially nervous about telling her grown children and friends about her idea. But she conquered her fear, bought a Ford Transit Connect, and converted it all herself!
She made sure her conversion fit her lifestyle and her 60-pound dog. She has a bed that folds out at nighttime and a cool table in the back for her outdoor cooking station. Enjoy the tour!
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Her DIY Ford Transit with an Awning
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Meet Anne and Brian, a couple who had originally planned to live on their sailboat but ended up trading it for a motorhome instead. Anne realized that she loved the land too much to live on the water full-time, so they started discussing other options, which eventually led them to full-time RVing sooner.
They sold their house, sailboat, and most of their possessions, and moved into their Entegra Coach motorhome in just eight months. Originally, they were to move into the sailboat full-time in a matter of 5 years. In this blog post, we’ll learn more about their journey to tiny living, how it has changed their lives, and their advice for others considering going tiny.
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They Traded a Sailboat for a Motorhome
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