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Custom raised roof on short bus for improved space and headroom.

Her Raised Roof Short Bus Conversion

Alyssa built out her own bus conversion, but it’s not her first bus! She lived in a different one before tackling this awesome project with some help from a professional skoolie outfitter. She used everything she learned from living in the first bus and used it to make this bus perfectly functional for her needs. [...]

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Couple with newborn outside their skoolie starter home in a rural setting.

Couple with a Newborn’s Skoolie Starter Home

Dakota and Dalton live with their newborn baby in an amazing DIY skoolie that might be one of the most stylish (and functional!) that we’ve ever featured. They chose a unique layout, placing the bathroom at the very back of the bus, and you’ll see how they incorporated rattan, gold, and swans throughout the build. [...]

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Woman enjoying her under-$10K van conversion near the beach.

Her Under-$10K Van Conversion

Jessica was ready to leave her regular days in construction and hit the road — but on a budget! She found this low-top van on Facebook Marketplace already built out and for only $7,000. After updates and mechanical repairs, her total cost was $9,500 for the rig. Incredibly, her jewelry business took off after posting [...]

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Modern tiny house on a trailer with solar panels and a balcony, perfect for small space living.

From 33 Acres to 33 Feet: Luxury RV Living

Brent and Pat owned a 33-acre farm that they sold to move into a 2022 Living Vehicle Pro EV—a luxury trailer that’s 33 feet long. They sold all their belongings, downsized to a compact space, and have no regrets. The RV has clean lines and a bright interior, making it feel extra spacious. It’s packed with advanced technology, [...]

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Compact tiny house built on a van chassis in a desert setting, showcasing small space living.

From a DIY Van to a Box Truck Conversion!

Eric and Ashley have been living nomadically for four years. The first three years they spent in a low-top van conversion, before spending 6 months converting a box truck into their home on wheels. The truck gave them space to stand, and they were happy to build out a vehicle with square walls! They both [...]

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Portable tiny house on wheels with colorful door and signs, set in a desert landscape.

DIY Tiny House on BLM Land: Living on Social Security for $25/Month Rent

Alan built this DIY tiny house after losing his wife, seeking a positive change and a more affordable way to live. He supports himself on Social Security with some DoorDash work on the side. By purchasing an LTVA (long-term visitor access) pass to BLM land, he pays just $25 per month in rent. His DIY [...]

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Interior of tiny house with bunk beds, cozy seating, and large window overlooking nature.

Family of 5’s Off Grid Adventure Van with Bunk Beds

This family of five lives full-time in their 40-foot school bus conversion, but it doesn’t always allow them to get to remote, off-grid locations. So they built out a van conversion which they use for short trips away from the bus. That said, they spent 11 weeks in the van — with three kids and [...]

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