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Unique tiny house built on a 4x4 truck with a rooftop penthouse tent for outdoor living.

His 4×4 Box Truck with a Penthouse Tent

Below, Cyrus takes us on a tour of his self-built 4×4 Fuso FG which he lives in full-time. But this is far from his first van! Cyrus says he has lived in every kind of VW bus except the Syncro and has been dreaming of this box truck rig for more than a decade. He [...]

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Bus tiny home used for living and working, parked on a beach with a man and his dog.

Living and Working from his Bus Tiny Home

When Mike’s work went remote, he found himself isolated and struggling with his mental health. Since he didn’t need his city apartment, he decided traveling was a better option. At first, he just lived in his vehicle, but then he upgraded to a bus conversion. Eventually, he wanted to use all he learned from build [...]

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Happy couple in their renovated van, showcasing tiny house lifestyle on the road.

Upgrading Their Camping Lifestyle with a Van Build

Bekah & Bryce discovered they loved everything outdoorsy when they moved to Seattle and found themselves spending too much time setting up their campsite every week. A van was a way to enjoy their weekend excursions because it gave them more time for adventure sports! But as the world shut down in 2020, the van [...]

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Woman inside a converted van showcasing tiny house living and small space freedom.

Four Years Converting Her Dream Van

Goldie has such a fun vibe and she loves her ever-evolving sense of style. While her work in the cannabis industry kept her traveling frequently for work, she was a little hesitant to jump into full-time vanlife because of her hat collection and expansive wardrobe. She purchased her van about four years ago and slowly [...]

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Self-built campervan interior with a man sitting on the bed. Compact, cozy space designed for freedo.

Quebec Man Retires in His Self-Built Campervan

Serge worked hard his entire life, but when it was time to retire, he was ready to start living for himself! After converting his campervan, he’s found a wonderful community and passion for the arts, including dancing and joining a band. He has an outdoor shower, hidden toilet-under-a-bench and a fixed bed he can crawl [...]

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Modern yellow container home in forest setting with large windows and outdoor seating area.

Luxury Container Home in the Foothills of the Cascade Mountains

This two-bedroom cabin near the Cascade Mountains was built by Nick out of two 40-foot shipping containers. He had one container cut in half and the other cantilevered over them to create a unique profile. It even allows for a balcony with a two-person hot tub on the second floor. The first floor of the [...]

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Woman standing outdoors near a converted van with upgraded security features.

Two Years of Van Life Now with Upgraded Security

Brenda and her dog Ranger have been on the road for 2 years. While this is their second tour with Tiny Home Tours, a lot has changed in her van since she first jumped into nomadic life. One of the biggest changes was that her cab was broken into while she was asleep. After that, [...]

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