Meet Frye — he and his dog have been living in his Volkswagen Westfalia now for four years. He gutted the van and turned the interior into a rustic cabin, complete with unfinished wood floors and a cast iron wood stove.
Frye has mainly used his home on wheels to explore the woods of the West Coast, getting closer to nature and learning to become his own handy-man. He added a cool wooden roof extension to give about 10 feet of head space in the van, which really opens up the space.
Watch the awesome video tour and interview with Frye done by FLORB at the end of the post, and follow Frye on Instagram here.
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Frye’s Van Life in the Woods with His Dog
Images via @Fryesvan/Instagram
From this angle you wouldn’t know this was even a van!
Images via @Fryesvan/Instagram
He cooks on the wood stove and has a 5 gallon water tank.
Images via FLORB/YouTube
Solar power lets him charge his camera batteries.
Images via FLORB/YouTube
What do you think of the roof addition?
Images via FLORB/YouTube
VIDEO: Budget Micro Cabin in the Woods Van Conversion
Highlights:
- Volkswagen Westfalia Van
- Log cabin interior
- Cast iron wood-burning stove
- 5 gallon water tank
- Bed & couch that makes bed larger
- Loft storage
- Rooftop access via ladder
- Solar-powered
- Fridge console
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This is really great! I love the cabin style look of the van. and so personalized for the owner.Looks like a proper cabin that could be out in the woods, at least from the inside :). Only thing that would concern me is the weight issue of the wood . But judging from the pictures of the outside , still looks like lots of wheel clearance. And all the heavy stuff, batteries , water etc is down low too for a low centre of gravity. Wishing you many more years of great traveling in your van!
I’m all about the cabin aesthetic.
Just hope he’s been able to stay well ahead of the wildfires. Stay safe!
Looks cozy and fun. I enjoyed seeing this. Nice guy.