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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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Sun Raider Turned 4×4 Overlander 3

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 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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From Homelessness to Contentment in Vanlife. 45

From Homelessness to Contentment in Van Life

Vanessa struggled with homelessness for years and had fallen into depression when she came across van life on YouTube. It seemed like a way out for her — but she needed a van! With a bit of inheritance money and a miracle, she ended up with her current rig for $1,300 and successfully completed a [...]

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Their Short-Season Shuttle Bus Life

Nate and Daysh are another example of folks who enjoyed tiny living for a season. The couple wanted to travel the U.S., so they started with a van build, decided they needed more space, and then upgraded to this beautiful shuttle bus. That said, they never planned on tiny living forever — so they are [...]

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41′ CELTIC STORM GOOSENECK 2

41-ft. Celtic Storm Gooseneck Tiny House

Here’s a fully-furnished, off-grid compatible gooseneck tiny house from Mint Tiny House Company. With a gooseneck bedroom and two loft bedrooms, it can easily fit a family. The galley kitchen is compact but has all the necessities, and the cozy living room has a couch, fireplace, and TV. There’s a bathroom with a shower stall, [...]

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Yoga Teacher’s DIY 4-Window Skoolie 2

Yoga Teacher’s DIY 4-Window Skoolie

Paul was working in corporate sales and found himself less and less satisfied with life. When he came across van life online, he was inspired! He bought the van and spent two years converting it while he was still working. He moved in right before March 2020 planning to teach yoga. While solo travel during [...]

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