Sydney and Albert jumped into vanlife two years ago, living in a Sprinter without the extra headroom, almost always cramped in the same space during the winter in Utah/Colorado. While they loved living nomadically, they also needed some more space — so they sold the van and purchased a Blue Bird bus. Their budget was [...]
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The Auroch: Handcrafted Defender Camper Van for Off-Roading
Now here’s a breathtaking one-of-a-kind creation: A custom-built aluminum pod built on top of a fully-refurbished Defender chassis! Called the Auroch by designer/builder Tom Duckworth, this is no ordinary truck bed camper. The entire thing was built using early 20th-century airplane and automotive building techniques. Not only is the vehicle itself ready for any off-roading [...]
Family of 3 in Off-Grid Tiny Home
Lee and Payam from Instead Tiny Homes built this off-grid tiny home for Lee’s family. It was a prototype for the off-grid homes they now sell, but it’s also Lee’s full-time residence. Lee, his wife Rebecca, and their son, Max, rent the property where their homestead sits from a friend. The Scandinavian-inspired tiny house features [...]
Artist Couple Traveling The Country in DIY Skoolie
Cruz and Mariah first went tiny back when Cruz was commuting long distances for his construction work. Living in an RV allowed him to have more time at “home” with Mariah since he could park close to the construction sites. But it still didn’t allow them to travel much. That’s when they decided to sell [...]
Family with Four Boys Living in a 40-ft. School Bus Conversion
This awesome family of 6 set out on the road over a year and a half ago in their 40-foot converted bus. They wanted to educate their four boys about the world outside of Quebec. The couple sold their home and are now living off of that money and their savings. Their bus has two [...]
2.5 Years in Their $4k Reclaimed Material Truck Bed Tiny House
Kelsey and Shane are one awesome couple! On a whim, they decided to build a truck bed camper for their truck and go travel the country. Originally they wanted to hit all 50 states in a year and then go back to “normal life,” but now they’ve been on the road in their DIY rig [...]
Couple’s 2003 International with a Roof Raise
“We’re living small. But we’re living big!” That’s what Phyllis says about her life with her husband Steve in their 2003 International Bus. Less square footage — and wheels — have allowed the almost-retired couple to travel the country and meet all kinds of people. They prioritized an open concept inside their bus, eventually even [...]
