In late 2009 the downturn in the economy dramatically changed the overall substance of 30+ year business professional, Brenda Curtiss’s life. In her words, “Even though I had always dreamed about and somewhat planned for the day I could be ‘free’ to full-time in a small RV or camper van, the need to do so [...]
RV Living
How to get around Building Codes and Zoning for Tiny House Living
Greg Johnson of the Small House Society published a video on how city housing codes influence tiny house living. In a 4 minute video he covers a viewers question, “where can you legally put a tiny house on wheels?” Greg does a great job of explaining the problems we face in addition to different ways [...]
A DIY Tent Trailer You Can Build For Camping
The Explorer Boxes are a hybrid of teardrop trailers and easy-to-set-up tent campers. Designed and developed by Compact Camping Concepts, LLC, they’re campers that you can easily build yourself. The company has developed an 85-page set of building plans so that you can build your own tent trailer. They’re small in size and lightweight so [...]
How to Live as a Van Dweller in a 1991 Volkswagen Westfalia
I wanted you to meet someone who decided to turn to become a van dweller in his 1991 Volkswagen Westfalia. Kidding about the down by the river part but seriously: he decided to move into his van while still working at his job. His reason behind it is because one of his dreams has been [...]
Tiny House Built on a 1954 Goddess Firetruck: Self-Sufficient Wooden House-Truck
What would you do with a self-sufficient wooden house truck like the one featured here today? Ivan Morison built a tiny house on the back of this decommissioned 1954 Goddess firetruck. 1970s House-Truck Movement During the 1970s Roger Beck was one of the first pioneers of the house truck movement on the west coast of America. [...]
Dee Williams’ Vardo Tiny Houses: Plans, Designs & Building Resources
Dee Williams is one of the most recognized names in the tiny house movement, and her Don Vardo designs offer a beautiful alternative to traditional tiny houses. These gypsy-style caravans combine the aesthetic appeal of a tiny house on wheels with the functionality and easy mobility of a small camper. Whether you’re looking for a [...]
Minivan Camping: How to Turn Your Minivan into a Camper
Your family minivan can double as a surprisingly comfortable camping shelter. With a clever hammock setup, you can sleep a family of four—two adults and two kids—without buying an RV or setting up tents in bad weather. This technique works great for: Camping trips when weather turns bad Long road trips when you need rest [...]
