Tumbleweed is giving away four tiny house plans for free! If you’re interested in building your own tiny house, looking at tiny house plans, and just learning what it might entail to build a tiny house, these 20-ft. tiny house plans from Tumbleweed could really come in handy someday when you are ready to build!
The plans that are free (normally $759 each) are the Mica 20, Linden 20, Cypress 20, and Elm 20 building plans. I have always wanted to build a Tumbleweed Mica 20 tiny house, so I almost jumped out of my chair and went ahead and registered for the free plans download from Tumbleweed. You can too below, although I’m not exactly sure how long these will be available for free, so please don’t wait! Learn more and get your free plans below!
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Four of Tumbleweed’s 20-ft. Tiny House Plans (Free Downloads)
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This 399-square-foot log cabin tiny house on wheels sits on 2.4 acres of unrestricted land in Brevard, North Carolina, bordering Pisgah National Forest. The property features a stream, flat open terrain surrounded by forest, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The tiny house includes both a sleeping loft and a first-floor bedroom, a covered front porch, living room, L-shaped kitchen, and full bathroom. Listed at $250,000.
Log Cabin Exterior with Covered Porch
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The Tradition is one of ESCAPE’s earlier models, and this 2017 example makes the case for buying pre-owned. At 20 feet long and 8.5 feet wide it’s genuinely compact, yet it fits a king-size loft, a second storage loft, a full kitchen, a bathroom with a full-size shower, and a living area with a fold-flat couch.
It was well specified when new and had held up: RVIA certified, with a mini-split for heating and cooling, a tankless water heater, a propane oven and stove, a large 30-inch modern kitchen sink, washer/dryer hookups, LED lighting throughout, USB outlets, and two television mounts. At around 9,500 lbs and 13.5 ft tall it sits comfortably within road-legal limits, which makes it far easier to move than the wide-body models that need permits.
Editor’s note: this pre-owned Tradition was listed at $50,000 OBO out of Meadow Vista, California in early 2023 and has sold. Current listings are linked below.
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Inside a Pre-Owned Escape Tradition
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This is a 9′ x 32′ 2018 RAMT tiny house on wheels that’s for sale with an add-on screened-in porch/patio that can also act as a mudroom entry for the home.
It’s listed out of Greenville, North Carolina for $46,500 over at this Tiny House Marketplace listing. The tiny home features a total of 18 windows, a large kitchen, a living area, and a cozy bathroom.
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Cozy Tiny House with a Screened In Porch Mudroom Entry for $46,500
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Few vehicles in the van life canon carry as much cultural weight as the Volkswagen Type 2 — the iconic “bus” that became synonymous with freedom, adventure, and a particular strain of American wanderlust. This 1979 VW Riviera pop-top camper from Tacoma, Washington is a particularly well-preserved example of the breed: just 90,000 original miles on the air-cooled flat-four engine, dressed in a stunning Miami blue and Pastel white two-tone livery that stops people in their tracks. The Riviera pop-top conversion was one of several aftermarket camper packages applied to Type 2s during their production run, adding a fabric-sided raised roof that transforms this compact bus into a genuine sleep-four rig.
What makes a 1979 Type 2 special today isn’t nostalgia alone — it’s the engineering philosophy underneath. Volkswagen’s air-cooled engine requires no radiator, no coolant, no water pump in the drivetrain. Fewer components means fewer failure points, and for owners willing to learn the platform, these engines are remarkably serviceable. This particular bus received a thorough mechanical refresh in 2020 covering the suspension, steering, and tires, leaving it in a condition its original builder would recognize as show quality. Clean title, non-smoker history, and covered storage complete the picture of a vehicle that was cared for with intention across its 45-year life.
The Riviera camper package extends well beyond the pop-top roof. This bus is genuinely self-contained for multiday adventures: propane stovetop and heater, a working refrigerator, 10-gallon water storage with a gray water tank, and a water pump that means you’re not pouring from a jug. A lithium battery upgrade brings the electrical system into the modern era without compromising the vintage character. For anyone drawn to the vintage van life aesthetic without wanting a project vehicle, this build represents a rare combination of original charm and genuine usability.
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For cycling enthusiasts who dream of van life, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out how to bring your bikes along without sacrificing living space. This Ram ProMaster 2500 conversion by Wanderful Wheels out of Durango, Colorado solves that problem with an ingenious interior roll-out bicycle storage tray that holds two bikes securely under the bed platform.
Images via Monica Catalano/Van Life Trader
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The Escape eBoho Go is a compact 16-foot all-electric tiny house designed for affordability and efficiency. Despite its small footprint, the home includes a queen-sized bed on the main level (no loft climbing required), a full-size bathroom with walk-in shower, and a kitchen with induction cooktop, deep sink, and under-counter refrigerator/freezer. The design features wrap-around operable windows, 11 feet of built-in shelving, a large butcher block workspace, and a high-efficiency A/C heat pump. The unit is suitable for downsizing, mobile living, or use as a rental property.
Compact 16-Foot Exterior
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This 18-foot tiny house on wheels from Bonne Terre, Missouri demonstrates a loft-free design with main-level sleeping via a convertible futon. The 16×7-foot living space includes a compact kitchen with 5 feet of counter space, a bathroom with shower stall and full-flush toilet, open shelving, and a bar-top dining area beneath a large picture window. The interior features a white and black color scheme with warm-toned flooring. This unit has sold, but showcases the potential of compact no-loft THOW designs.
18-Foot THOW Exterior
Images via J Lee
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Eric and Gladys found this 372 square foot cottage on Facebook Marketplace when rising rent pushed them to explore more sustainable housing options. The pre-built cottage now sits on a wooded patch of land owned by Gladys’ parents. The layout features a ground-level bedroom (no loft climbing required), a U-shaped kitchen with waterfall countertop and full-sized appliances, a bathroom with tiled shower, and a main living area configured as a dual home office. A mini-split provides climate control, while a sliding door gives access to the private wooded yard where the couple’s two dogs and two cats enjoy the outdoor space.
Blue Cottage Exterior with Front Porch
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