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Long before Jay Shafer built his first iconic tiny house in 1997, there were the famous housetrucks of the 1970s. These were popular in the United States, but also in New Zealand! When James came across one, he had to have it — even if it no longer ran.

Because the truck is stationary, he and his partner Lucy have created a lovely outdoor area to extend their living space. It includes a shower attached to the truck, a separate glass “bathhouse” with a large bathtub that waters plants, and a patio area around a wood stove where they can entertain. Enjoy a tour of this unique piece of history below!

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Vintage New Zealand Housetruck Given New Life

Original Tiny House on Wheels & Glass Bathhouse

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Sarah’s first taste of nomadic life came when she took a lengthy road trip, moving from New York to California. She had a tiny house life ruminating in her brain for years, and when she was laid off in 2020, she decided to take the plunge and use all her savings to buy a vintage trailer!

It cost about $20,000 (trailer and conversion) to turn the tin can into an incredible home on wheels. Her professional experience as an interior designer enabled her to create a truly gorgeous and functional space! Enjoy the tour.

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Real Estate Agent & Interior Designer Goes Tiny with a Vintage Trailer Remodel

Interior Designer Shares Her Cozy RV Tiny Home 1

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Does this model look a bit different from what you’re used to seeing from ESCAPE? The ESCAPE Vintage model is no longer in production, but was a popular model back around 2016-2017. This one has been lived in by an ESCAPE employee for a bit, but it’s now available for sale!

Despite the age, the home has been remarkably well taken care of and has aged well, showing ESCAPE’s amazing craftsmanship. Plus, this model has a private first-floor bedroom and a full bathroom! The gable-style roof encloses two loft areas, and the kitchen has a number of upgrades. Get it for $25K off!

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Gable-Roof Pre-Owned Escape Unit for $77,935

$25K Discount on ESCAPE Vintage Model

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Lily and Dylan have an incredible tiny life — living on the Seattle waterfront next to million-dollar homes — for a fraction of the cost! Their floating home allows them to enjoy incredible views without the crazy price tag.

While the house is now mostly a barge, it was “seaworthy” in its heyday. The couple have paid homage to the homes’ past by preserving much of the original woodwork and displaying old pictures of the houseboat inside. Enjoy the remarkable tour below!

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Their Incredible Two-Story Houseboat

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Digby and the Lullaby are a musical duo with three adorable children who all now live in a vintage caravan, traveling around South Africa. The caravan sat unused for 40+ years and was in great condition, meaning most of the interior is original (or replaced with materials from the 70s).

The caravan has a kitchen, a double bed for mom and dad, and a bunk room in the back for the kids. Since they camp in resorts, they’re always close to bathroom facilities. There’s a surprising amount of storage inside, which makes it possible to live in it full-time. Could you live in a caravan with kids?

  • A musical family of 5 embraces nomadic life in a vintage South African caravan.
  • Original 70s interior, kitchen, double bed, and bunk room for kids.
  • Outdoor space extended with canopy.

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South African Musical Duo & Their Family RV

Vintage Caravan Life for Family of 5 2

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Adam proved to his boss one vacation that he was able to get as much work done away from the office as he could at work, so his job became remote. This allowed Adam and his wife Janelle to sell their house and buy a camper to start traveling more. Their original camper was too small for them, so they later purchased this amazing 1982 Silver Streak vintage camper.

While they knew it was going to be a project, they didn’t anticipate just how much of an overhaul it would need. The water damage seeped in everywhere, forcing them to peel things back to the studs and rebuild it all. Despite the work, they were able to create a truly awesome little home on wheels!

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1982 Silver Streak Vintage Camper: Total Overhaul

1982 Silver Streak Vintage Camper 2

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Sometimes adding on to an older building with something contemporary goes wrong, but this hybrid vintage-shed-meets-modern-tiny-home perfectly combines the two eras. The older portion holds a comfy couch and eating area with a coffee bar, while the addition houses a queen-sized bed and another seating area.

In the addition you’ll be wowed by reclaimed 9-foot barn windows that still have the wavy glass in them, giving a mystical view of the woods beyond. There’s a separate, private bath house just steps away that has a clawfoot tub and old-fashioned sink. What do you think?

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Beautiful and Modern Vintage Shed Tiny House

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This Uxbridge, MA cottage was professionally designed and built and you can tell! Added to the existing home, the private space feels both traditional and contemporary, with classy elements that feel perfectly “in style.” The bathroom has a vintage dresser turned into a vanity, for example. And there’s a handsome Pottery Barn couch in the living space.

Perhaps the most remarkable part of this cottage is the loft! Instead of sticking with the white walls from downstairs, they painted the loft a moody midnight blue — and it works. The space feels romantic and cozy and not coffin-like at all. Enjoy the photo tour below.

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Professionally Designed and Built MA Cottage

Cedar Flat w a Cozy Loft Bedroom 2

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Consider staying in this Young Wild and Tree House in East Point, Georgia. The stay by The Atlanta Treehouse includes access to this one-of-a-kind trailer turned into a vintage bus treehouse! Check it out!

The treehouse is an eclectic 1956 airstream/Spartan hodgepodge created by a Vietnam vet . It shares the grounds with a beautiful designed interior space that we have nicknamed “the studio”.

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Vintage Trailer Bus Tree House in East Point, Georgia

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