John Luke and Jackie were tired of never seeing each other because of their work schedules. When they found a ’93 Toyota campervan for sale, they thought they’d just “look at it.” But they ended up purchasing it on the spot! After that, they began the process of overhauling the interior and eventually adding fiberglass [...]
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A Handcrafted 104 Sq. Ft. Vardo-Style Tiny House in Washington
Most vardos — the traditional bow-top gypsy wagon — are charming and almost unlivable. This one is different. Built by a master carpenter and boat builder in Eastern Washington, it packs a kitchenette, a four-person dinette, a full bathroom with shower and composting toilet, and a fixed queen bed into 104 square feet, and it [...]
He Spent 26 Days and $3k Building His Teardrop Camper
Phil, a professional woodworker, was going to archery competitions where he would camp in a tent. It was always a bit annoying setting up camp, but the nail in the coffin came the day his tent got entirely flooded by the rain at an annual event. After that, he decided to challenge himself and build [...]
The Escape Vintage: A Discontinued Gable-Roof Model with Two Lofts
The Vintage is a piece of ESCAPE history. Discontinued years ago but popular around 2016-2017, it looks noticeably different from the rest of the lineup: a gable roof rather than the shed profile the brand is known for, and a sealed pine interior under vaulted ceilings. This particular unit had been lived in by an [...]
Their Shipping Container Cabin and RV Life
Hillary and Kris found their way into nomadic life somewhat slowly. It started with a shipping container conversion passion project and ended a few years later with selling their home and purchasing a Class A RV. To date, they’ve traveled to 38 states and have no intentions of going back to sticks-and-bricks anytime soon. Both [...]
Full-Time RV Life After a Stroke
Like so many others, the events of 2020 changed the trajectory for Libby and Alex. Instead of going to concerts all summer, they purchased an RV and started traveling. Alex also suffered a stroke at 25 which changed his perspective on life. After they went on a 6-week honeymoon exploring the Northwest, they couldn’t go [...]
Vintage Caravan Life for Family of 5
Digby and the Lullaby are a musical duo with three adorable children who all now live in a vintage caravan, traveling around South Africa. The caravan sat unused for 40+ years and was in great condition, meaning most of the interior is original (or replaced with materials from the 70s). The caravan has a kitchen, [...]
