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From Van Life to Tiny House: Ally and Truman’s Off-Grid Gooseneck Build

Ally and Truman started their alternative living journey in college, converting a 1999 Ford Econoline van into a camper and taking it on a 10-week road trip across the US and Canada. When they returned, they couldn’t imagine going back to conventional apartment living—so they built a tiny house on wheels from scratch. Their gooseneck [...]

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1966 Kit Companion Retro Reno w Mudroom 7

1966 Kit Companion Retro Reno w/ Mudroom

This awesome couple enjoys the nomadic lifestyle and has started flipping and custom-converting different campers, ADUs, and other vehicles. One of their most recent projects is this 1966 Kit Companion which they renovated with a nod to the 60s. The little camper has a fixed bed, a U-shaped dinette that becomes a second bed, and [...]

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Toyota Sunrader 4×4 Overlander: Vintage Motorhome Converted for Off-Road Adventure

Greg loves camping and found, after years of RV travel, that he wanted to reach more off-road destinations. So he converted a Toyota Sunrader into a 4×4 overland motorhome capable of going where standard RVs can’t. The rig features a full-sized bed over the cab that lifts to allow access from the living area to [...]

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Teacher’s Skoolie w Rooftop Deck & Giant Closet.j 4

Teacher’s Skoolie with Rooftop Deck & Giant Closet

Deyana needed a life change, and when she discovered bus life, she went ahead and purchased a bus a week later! She worked hard to convert it, all while working full-time as a special education teacher online. Her practical rig is also beautiful, with a 24×24 shower, lots of counter space, an oven, 3-foot wide [...]

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Beautifully Renovated 1957 Vintage Aljo

Renovated vintage campers have so much charm and make great options for travelling around the country. This 1957 Vintage Aljo has been totally overhauled, and the result is a comfortable and bright camper. It has a dinette, a couch that becomes a bed and a little kitchen area in the middle. It’s for sale right [...]

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Their Cork Ceiling ProMaster Van Conversion 2

Their Cozy Cork Ceiling 4×4 Sprinter Van Conversion

Craig and Tanya are enjoying their midlife years in their Sprinter van conversion. They have a unique cork ceiling and fabric-covered plywood panels to absorb lots of sound inside the van. They didn’t want to tear down and put up a bed, so they have a stationary one, as well as a convertible couch/eating area. [...]

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Their DIY 24×24 Cabin in Alaska 2

DIY Shed-to-Cabin Conversion: Two-Bedroom Alaska Retreat with Covered Porch

Explore this DIY shed-to-cabin conversion in Alaska featuring two queen bedrooms, full bathroom, open great room, and 10′ x 24′ covered porch—all built from a shed kit by Rodney and Marcel.

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