What happens when you build a tiny house on wheels that skips the loft entirely? The Kangaroo THOW answers that question with an ingenious hydraulic Murphy bed that folds down over the couch, giving you a full queen-sized sleeping area without ever climbing a ladder. Built on a triple-axle trailer at 8.5 by 28 feet, this no-loft design offers something increasingly rare in the tiny house world: high ceilings throughout and easy accessibility for everyone.
This particular Kangaroo build packs a remarkable amount of functionality into its compact footprint. From a full kitchen with apartment-sized appliances to a complete bathroom with washer-dryer combo, it demonstrates that choosing a single-level layout doesn’t mean sacrificing the amenities that make a tiny house feel like a true home.
Images courtesy of Sarah Farley
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Steph is a full-time vanlifer who knows what she wants! A microwave, so she doesn’t have to cook, and a big enough water tank and hot water heater for daily showers. The van she built with her husband, Alejo, proves you can be a little “spoiled” and still live in a van.
The couple actually rented vans for vacations for a few years before they got remote jobs and were able to buy and convert their own. Now they’re loving traveling in Alaska with their three gorgeous dogs.
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From Renting Vans to Living Full-Time in a DIY One!
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Alaska wanted to live a beautiful—and free—life. Tiny living eliminated her biggest expense—housing—allowing her to live debt-free and enjoy the things she really cared about.
She was able to purchase her tiny home second-hand back in 2020 and has been enjoying it ever since! Oh, and did I mention that her house has a sauna? Enjoy the tour below, and read our Q&A with her at the end of the post!
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Tiny Living Removes the “White Noise” From Her Life
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Mr. Wolf originally convinced his wife into a skoolie conversion, so long as he built it out like a home. But after some trips, they realized it couldn’t get them where they wanted to go! So Mr. Wolf had an idea – build a 4×4 Overlanding rig on a Humvee chassis.
Using aluminum and marine-grade materials, he created a tiny house that’s going to stand up to the test of time. While on the outside it looks like a beast, you walk inside to a comfortable and cozy home that even has a tiled shower! Pretty amazing. Tell us what you think!
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His Self-Designed 4×4 Tiny Home Rig
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Erin and Joe were slowly sucked into van life after a fun road trip left them wanting more. They completed their build in early 2020 and decided to go ahead with traveling to outdoor spots after lockdown. They needed a bed that could fit Joe at 6 ft. 4 in., so they have a couch that becomes an almost-queen.
They also have an awesome 900-watt solar system with articulating solar panels that track the sunshine to maximize solar input! After a couple of years in this smaller rig, they are wanting to upgrade so they can host guests while on the road.
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Van w/ Couch-to-Bed For Sale: $55K
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Allison and Eric started off backpacking around the world, and when their backs started hurting, they turned to suitcase travel. But in 2020, they decided to fulfill their longtime dream of renovating a vintage RV and finally seeing the United States!
They didn’t realize upon purchasing their 70s Class C campervan that it had so much mold and mildew damage that the entire interior would need to be gutted, so the project took them a couple of years to complete. They documented the entire build on YouTube, so you can learn a thing or two about the conversion process!
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Former World Travelers Show-Off DIY Build, “Clementine”
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The Escape eONE XL is an all-electric tiny house on wheels featuring dual lofts connected by a wide breezeway walkway. This unit includes upgraded features such as a tiled walk-in shower, sliding patio door, and dark bronze metal exterior siding with a long warranty. The interior offers an extra-large living area, galley kitchen with induction cooktop, electric oven, and tall refrigerator/freezer, plus a washer-dryer unit. The home runs entirely on electricity with a high-efficiency A/C heat pump.
Dark Bronze Metal Exterior Siding
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It’s awesome to see old vehicles getting a new lease on life! This 1950s British double-decker bus retired from service, came over to the U.S., was transformed into a diner, and is now an Airbnb in Oregon. How awesome!
The entire second floor of the bus is a spacious, yet cozy, bedroom with a queen bed. Downstairs, there’s a bathroom near the cab, and then a kitchen and living space. What do you think?
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This Bus was a Diner Before Becoming an Overnight Stay
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Like so many others, Grant needed a lockdown project. Unimpressed by the costs of school buses and the quality of RVs, he came across this 1997 Freightliner FL70 MPV and decided it was the perfect rig. He works full-time at Tesla, so it took about 1.5 years for him to complete the conversion.
He has a huge rooftop deck complete with an umbrella for shade, a beautiful kitchen with live-edge wood and Manzanita branches, and tons of cool bells and whistles. Enjoy the video tour below!
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Godzilla the Campulance Built By Tesla Illustrator
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