“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 [...]
Interviews
Family’s Van Conversion with Basketball Hoop!
This adorable family started their nomadic lifestyle in a bus — but it was too big for them! Originally, the couple was looking for freedom, tired of working tirelessly to afford rent in LA. Then they traded the bus for a minivan and absolutely loved traveling and the lower cost of living. With their daughter [...]
Vintage Modern 30-ft. Trailer Renovation for $26,500
When this couple wanted to renovate their family home, they moved their four kids (under age five!) into a renovated RV to wait out the home construction. Despite its challenges, the family wasn’t as eager to let go of tiny living as they imagined they would be when the renovations were complete. That’s when they [...]
His Stealth, Wheelchair-access Cargo Camper with a Lift Bed
Robert was living in Oregon, hunting, fishing, hiking, and chasing his dreams of working at a local restaurant he admired. He had finally made it — he got the job! — when a drunk driver pinned Robert between the vehicle and a tree and Robert lost his leg. For a long time, Robert felt aimless, [...]
His Pine Cabin Van Conversion
Seth was tired of paying crazy money in California to have crazy roommates. So he decided to save up some money and then jump into #vanlife instead! His pine-clad Sprinter interior features a micro kitchen with a removable stove top and a bench seating set up that converts to a bed when he wants it. [...]
Ola the Skoolie: Young Couple’s $25K DIY Bus Conversion with Cottage-Boho Style
Ben and Tate bought a 40-foot 1992 Thomas school bus while still in high school and spent about $20,000 converting it into “Ola” — a cottage-boho style home on wheels that they moved into after getting married. They now park on a ranch in Southern California, close to the beach and family, but hit the [...]
Sam’s “Weekend Escape From Corporate Life” Van Conversion
Sam’s job requires her to be present while she’s on duty, so full-time van-life was out of the question for her. But, she hated the thought of not traveling and taking advantage of her younger years, so she had a weekender van converted out by a builder! What’s super cool is she’s able to rent [...]
