You’ll want to bookmark this one for later. In this post, we’re sharing two in-depth videos from Drew of Drew Builds Stuff, documenting his DIY tiny house build from a bare trailer to a fully enclosed shell.
The build isn’t finished just yet—Drew still has the bathroom and kitchen to complete at the end of Part Two—but the videos are calm, detailed, and genuinely inspiring. He walks through each step of the process in a way that’s easy to follow and satisfying to watch.
In the first video, Drew completes the entire exterior build, including framing, roofing, window installation, and more. Part Two shifts inside, where he focuses on insulation, finishes, and interior progress (excluding the kitchen and bathroom). We’ll update this post as new parts are released, but for now, it’s a great look at what it really takes to build your own tiny house on wheels.
Update: We’ve added the remaining videos, including the bathroom, bedroom, and final finishing stages of the build.
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How to Build a Modern Tiny House on a Trailer
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Cat and her daughter lived in an apartment in Brisbane, when they were told they had to leave within 8 weeks because the landlord sold the apartment. That and the rising cost of rent was the final straw that convinced Cat to get back to her roots and back out to the countryside!
After designing the perfect tiny house for the two of them, they moved the Eucalyptus-green THOW onto a friend’s gorgeous property in Queensland, Australia. It has everything the two of them need, including space for all her daughter’s toys (her daughter didn’t want to downsize them). What do you think of this lovely tiny house?
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Eucalyptus-Green THOW on Queensland Property
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Lisa Franks thought her athletic career was over when a spinal cord injury left her in a wheelchair at 14 years old. But Paralympians visited her and showed her she could find new ways to pursue her passions. She went on to compete in three Paralympic Games and earn seven medals. A later shoulder injury required multiple surgeries and sidelined her for years—and that’s when she discovered car camping.
The camping experience led Lisa to order a Ford Transit and create a fully wheelchair-accessible home on wheels. She can navigate the entire van independently, including loading her mountain bike and surfboard using the adaptive systems she designed into the build.
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Three-Time Paralympian’s Custom Van Home
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Amanda and her three teenage children decided to go tiny in a school bus conversion about three years ago. It took them about 18 months to convert the bus into a home on wheels, and they’ve been traveling in it for another 18 months.
The bus has many reclaimed and recycled features, which is one of the ways they kept costs down. They have plenty of seating in the living room so all the kids are comfortable, and a compact bathroom that meets their needs. Watch their inspirational tour below!
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Their $30K Bus Conversion Took 1.5 Years
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This is a tiny house on wheels on 5 acres in Concord, Maine, near Bingham. It has access to Little Houston Brook (steps from the tiny house).
It’s a fifth-wheel (gooseneck) tiny home with cabin finishes that offers 272 square feet of living space and a mudroom add-on. It’s listed on Zillow for $150,000. What do you think?
Tiny House on Wheels with 5 Acres in Bingham, Maine
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Caitlin left a large traditional home after a divorce and moved into a custom-built van conversion that met all her needs. She credits the transition with improving her mental health, finding freedom in downsizing and minimizing her belongings.
Despite going tiny, she didn’t sacrifice comfort. Her van, named “Vanastasia,” features a wet bathroom with an Airhead composting toilet, quartz countertops, and even a dishwasher—which she appreciates because it uses minimal water. The build was completed by Boujie Builds from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
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Custom Van with Bathroom and Dishwasher
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This is a 2014 Ram ProMaster 2WD cabin van conversion for $32,000 in Bozeman, Montana.
It’s listed at Van Life Trader with 191,000 miles on the odometer. It features a propane heater, a 20-gallon water storage tank, a 10-gallon grey water tank, and a solar power system.
$32K Ram ProMaster Cabin Van by Dans Vans in Montana
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This is a 2016 Ford Club Wagon 2WD van conversion with 87,000 miles on the odometer. This high-top van seats five and sleeps two at 17 miles per gallon fuel efficiency.
It’s listed for sale on Van Life Trader for $60,000 out of Florida. It’s a Ford Transit 350 XLT with a high roof, eco-boost 3.5L engine, tow package, swivel seats, two Max Air fans, Yeti power system, Dometic refrigerator with a freezer, insulation, and sound dampening, a Thule roof rack and awning. Sherrod Custom Van and Truck in Waycross, Georgia, completed the interior.
Ford Transit 350 XLT Van Conversion in Florida for $60K
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This is the Rocky Mountain Tiny House plan by Tiny Easy. It’s a 30′ x 10′, 300-square-foot tiny home on wheels that sleeps up to two people.
The house is designed to be built on a trailer for mobility and flexibility and features a 10-foot-wide design for extra comfort and livability.
30′ x 10′ Rocky Mountain Tiny House Plans
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