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Leaving Santa Cruz for Tiny Home in the Mountains 9

Family’s Beautiful Mountain Tiny Home

Tracy and her family were ready for something different. Living in closer quarters in Santa Cruz during lockdowns was exhausting, but there was something magical about getting away to the mountains where her parents lived. They’re now proud owners of a tiny house on wheels built by New Frontier Design. There’s a fun loft for [...]

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Budget-Friendly Shuttle Bus for Little Family 4

Family’s Budget-Friendly Shuttle Bus Conversion

Tyler and Juniper lived a minimalist life in Hawaii (Tyler even did mini-van life), and weren’t interested in paying rent when they got back to the mainland. While expecting baby Atlas, they decide to buy and renovate a shuttle bus. Their budget-friendly build used tons of recycled and repurposed materials. They even kept an old [...]

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Indie Electronica Duo’s Micro Van Conversion

Indie Electronica Duo’s Micro Van Conversion

Christy and Mike of The Traveling Vuzz were first inspired to get into tiny life when they started their Indie Electronica Duo while traveling Europe. They didn’t want to lose that adventure and decided to convert a van. Unfortunately, personal tragedy struck midway through their van build, leaving Christy needing time to regroup before they [...]

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The Sunny Diaries Skoolie 2

Family Downsizes and Travels in their Bus Conversion

Jon Paul and Lindsay are the proud owners of a 2004 Thomas bus that they lovingly converted into a light & airy skoolie for themselves and their two kids. They have front benches in the living room, a split kitchen, bunks for the kids, and a cozy back bedroom for themselves. Enjoy reading their story [...]

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Off-Grid Living in their Mitchcraft THOW

280 Sq Ft MitchCraft Gooseneck Tiny House with L-Shaped Kitchen and Walk-In Closet

Explore Kay and Pete’s 280 sq ft MitchCraft gooseneck tiny house featuring an L-shaped kitchen with green cabinets, walk-in closet, soaking tub, and off-grid living on family property.

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Party Box Truck Conversion w Elevator Bed 4

The WanderBox: $20K Party Box Truck with Elevator Bed and Clamshell Opening

Mark had been doing van life for years when he met Marina and ended up moving into a house with her. Eventually, both of them were ready to get back on the road! So they built out a van, then another van, and eventually this incredible box truck that doubles as party central when it [...]

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Van Conversion w Massive Closet & Murphy Bed 2

Van Conversion with Closet & Murphy Bed

Jess & Shawn wanted to get into #vanlife to make it easier to chase their rock climbing dreams. It took a bit of convincing for Jess to see herself living in a van, but with the promise of a giant closet and lots of Pinterest inspiration, she got on board. Their bus features an awesome [...]

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