This is the story of a professional windsurfers’ van conversion tiny home, which allows him to travel and compete in the World Championship for Windsurfing. For many people, vans and other forms of tiny homes are essential tools so that we can live our dream lives, whatever that definition may be. Don’t miss other inspiring [...]
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Turner’s Grain Silo Cabin in Tennessee
I love grain silo homes! What a neat way to repurpose an old structure; and it’s round which makes it even niftier! Off the front of the silo, you’ll find a lovely porch overlooking the secluded woods/countryside. Inside you’ll walk into the open-concept living/dining/kitchen area, with all the conveniences of home (minus an oven). There’s [...]
He Converted A U-Haul Box Truck Into An Off-Grid Tiny House
This is Jay Craig’s U-Haul box truck to off-grid tiny house conversion. It’s a submission that’s part of the 2020 Simple Solar Homesteading Off-Grid Design Contest, where you can win several prizes just for sharing your design and/or build! So this is a 17-ft. U-Haul that is being turned into a completely custom off-grid tiny [...]
BleakHausTruck: Box Truck Converted Into An Art & Recording Studio, Using 99% Recycled/Reclaimed Materials
Tena lives and works out of her BleakHausTruk, an art & recording studio constructed with hand tools & 99% recycled/repurposed materials found mostly for free on the street or in the trash in San Francisco! She has about 100 square feet in her 14-foot-long 1997 Isuzu FRR 14 foot that she’s put more than 8,000 [...]
Woodworker Sells House, Builds Incredible Van
This woodworker had been thinking of vanlife for about 6 years, but when he neared his 30th birthday he decided it was time for a change for himself and his dogs. He sold his house, outfitted a gorgeous stealth van (he’s a woodworker, so the woodwork is amazing!), and hit the road. While he planned [...]
Full-Time Stealthy Living in Tuscan-Inspired Van
Deanna and James wanted to travel, so they renovated an adorable vintage camper together. However, they found it difficult to hitch up the camper and tow it from place to place, so they sold the camper and bought a van instead! Their van allows them stealth and ease of parking, and this fully off-grid rig [...]
From House And 9-5, To Travel And Van Life
Some people may assume that #vanlifers are all college dropouts, wanderers, or folks who simply can’t afford a typical home, but Missy & Matt defy all the stereotypes! This couple got their bachelor’s degrees, got married, bought a house, and worked the typical 9-5 schedule. But that life proved wholly unsatisfactory for them. They wanted [...]