This is the story of Matt Alexander and Adriana of Enjoy The Journey Today. They’re a couple who renovated a Mercedes Sprinter van and then downsized into it to escape rent (and to be free)! Enjoy the full story (and video) below thanks to Jenna at Tiny House Giant Journey! Thanks! Video: Couple Downsize Into [...]
Van Dwelling
Van Life as Long Term Housing Solution for Solo Female
Atli has chosen full-time van dwelling as a long term housing solution because it helps her spend less money, work a flexible job, travel when she wants, and have her own mobile home in the city. Image © Exploring Alternatives Her Ford Transit camper van conversion is gorgeous and she did most of the work with [...]
Young Man Builds Epic School Bus Tiny House for Only $4,500
Aaron converted this vintage baby blue school bus into a tiny home for less than $4,500 CAD. He traded an older vehicle for the bus, and used mostly reclaimed wood to build storage spaces and a bed frame; and the countertop is made from a goat teeter totter. Please don’t miss other awesome stories like [...]
Mat and Danielle’s Budget Off-Grid Camper Van!
Mat and Danielle from Exploring Alternatives have just shared an updated video tour of their stealthy DIY camper van conversion! Couple’s Budget Off-Grid Camper Van After Years Living In It! Image © Exploring Alternatives Starting with a 2002 Ford E-150 passenger van, they took out the seats and built a simple plywood platform bed with storage [...]
VW California XXL: Larger Version of the Classic Campervan!
This is the VW California XXL. It’s a modern, oversized version of their iconic VW bus. Unfortunately, there are no plans that I’m aware of to bring it to the United States. It does kind of look like a Sprinter van though, doesn’t it? What are your thoughts on it? Is this something you would [...]
Custom 4×4 Diesel Sprinter Adventure Van
2016 Mercedes Sprinter 4×4, 144″ Adventure van. 34,500 miles. In near perfect condition. Baja Mobile and Snow/Mountain. Easily live and work from your portable office. Miles are from highway drives across the US.1 Custom 4×4 Diesel Sprinter Adventure Van (SOLD!) The important features: *able to easily get around town and fit in a regular parking [...]
Couple Saves $18,000 a Year by Living in a Van – VIDEO
Tyler & Sarah from Life vs Art are full-time van dwellers in Vancouver, BC, Canada. A couple of years ago they calculated that they were spending close to $18,000 per year on rent which is quite a hefty sum for some. Image © Exploring Alternatives With such a mild climate in Vancouver, they realized they could [...]
