James was excited to be sober, but he was facing homelessness again due to rent issues. That’s when he found a UHaul and spent a whole year watching YouTube videos to help him convert it into his own home. He really prioritized a comfortable bathroom and plenty of water storage. He has a standard 32×32 [...]
Solo Tiny House Living
Miles O’ Smiles: $3K School Bus Conversion with Dog Lounge and Solar Power
Johnny got his bus for $3,000—and it needed a lot of work, especially regarding rust! A year and a half later, he was able to move into his truly beautiful skoolie, which he calls Miles O’ Smiles. He made sure to keep his two large dogs in mind when building, creating a comfortable under-bed lounge [...]
Breaking Free from Society’s Expectations: One Man’s Van Conversion Journey
This man had been chasing a bigger paycheck his whole life, just like he had been told to, but eventually, he decided that wasn’t what was making him happy so he chose to convert a van instead! Now he lives full-time, traveling around Germany’s Black Forest and enjoying nature and simple living. Take a look [...]
Kyle’s Luxury Sprinter Van Conversion: Black, Gold, and Hexagon Ceiling Lights
Most van conversions follow a familiar playbook: light wood, white walls, earthy tones, and that “boho beach cottage” aesthetic that dominates social media. Kyle Canady threw that playbook out the window. His Mercedes Sprinter conversion looks like it belongs in a boutique hotel rather than a campground, with a bold black, white, and gold color [...]
From Caretaker to Adventurer: How Patty Found Freedom in Van Life
Patty is a truly remarkable woman. After spending four years caring for her mother 24/7, she found herself wondering what to do next when her mom passed away. YouTube led her to vanlife, and eventually, she found herself working with a builder to create the perfect van home. The van layout is great, with a [...]
Jessi’s Journey to a Micro Camper Lifestyle: From Humble Beginnings to Unstoppable Adventures
Jessi wanted to travel and was ready for a change — so she bought an awesome vintage-inspired camper and outfitted it to her needs. But she’s honest about how challenging the transition was for her, and how difficult the learning curve was as she figured out how to hook up her trailer and deal with [...]
Funding Her Bus Life with Tiny House Rentals
Kari is an amazing woman who has had some great experiences, such as backpacking across Europe, spending two years on a sailboat, and converting a farmhouse into an adorable home. She also built out her bus, Willow, for vacations while living in her farmhouse. It was then that she realized she didn’t like leaving her [...]