Here’s the Daisy Caravan, the third and final caravan conversion by Samantha, an interior designer, and home-renovator that turned to tiny living a couple of years ago.
Plenty of white paint, updated upholstery, and those finishing touches transformed this from a dated old camper into a gorgeous vintage trailer ready for vacation. What do you think?
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Her Third Vintage Caravan Makeover
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Jazz Musician Bruce Dunlap narrowly escaped when his tiny home was caught up in a flash flood near Santa Fe. He climbed out the back window with the help of neighbors, but the home — built in 2010 — was carried away and ultimately crashed into a tree and debris.
He is looking for support on Go Fund Me as his vehicle was also totaled in the flood. You can see the pictures of the disaster below.
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His Car Was Also Totalled in the Flood
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This is the fourth and final installment of Samantha and Herb’s fantastic caravan and bus conversions! Their beloved skoolie named Mr. Pemberton. The bus is their current home on wheels which is parked in Australia while they finish a European tour. Once they get back home Down Under, they’ll finish a lap around the continent.
They had to completely gut and overhaul the bus to bring it to its current glory. The sage green and white interior is absolutely dreamy, and it includes all the comforts of home (even a bathroom!). Enjoy Samantha’s story in her own words below!
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Dreamy Sage Green & White Bus Conversion
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Do you remember Hunter? Samantha and Herb’s amazing vintage caravan conversion? Well, after completing that build and before traveling in it full-time, Samantha and a friend converted two more vintage trailers! One of them is this beautiful orange-and-green “Clementine.”
The trailer was very dated in the beginning, with dark paneling and a 70s green stove. Now it’s bright and airy, with an updated layout that includes a little desk area. Enjoy the photos below!
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Second Caravan Conversion from Interior Designer
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Today, Samantha and Herb are showing off their 1973 Viscount Caravan conversion — a simple lockdown project that completely changed their lives! Samantha was an interior designer by trade and Herb was a retail manager. Together they renovated 13 homes, but the caravan transformation was the catalyst to get them into tiny living.
Samantha admits she wasn’t a fan after the first few nights she spent sleeping in Hunter, but with time, that changed. Before they knew it, the couple retired early so that they could travel to Australia in the caravan. Since then, they’ve renovated and sold two more caravans and are now in their DIY bus home! But let’s start by checking out their maiden project — a sleek vintage trailer renovation.
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Black & White Vintage Trailer Renovation
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Deyana was teaching virtually before it became “a thing” in 2020, so nothing was holding her back from life on the road! She chose a school bus over a van for its affordability and was able to purchase her entire bus home for about $30,000.
It took 11 months for her to complete the renovation, which included a two-part kitchen, a 24×24 shower stall, a couch that converts to a bed, and a fixed bed with a dog nook underneath. She has a security system installed to help her feel safer while driving alone.
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Bright Farmhouse Skoolie for Woman & Her Dog
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Romee & Ruud were indie folk musicians traveling the Netherlands in their amazing green VW bus, but had the desire to put down some roots. So they built a wooden yurt from all kinds of recycled, reclaimed and thrifted materials.
The inside of the yurt is typical studio-style with a loft bedroom and oodles of plants. One of the unique features of this home is that it’s designed to be taken apart and moved if they ever need to relocate — not unlike the Mongolian yurts that started this round home trend centuries ago. What do you think?
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It’s Designed to Be Transportable If Needed!
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Have you ever considered turning your car or compact station wagon into a micro cabin? Then consider how this man made his Skoda Octavia vehicle into a micro-camper!
He started out by simply folding down the backseats to create room for the custom camping equipment that he built for the car. It consists of a sink, storage, and a sleeping platform. See how it all works below!
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Turning his Station Wagon into a Micro Camper
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Architect Kumiko Ouchi wanted to transform her partner’s 1970s apartment into a truly beautiful and functional space. She did an excellent job hiding anything unsightly while still including the necessary things (kitchen electronics, books, a litter box) in her overall design.
By taking out the walls in the apartment and removing a bedroom, she was able to create an open concept space with a large kitchen that still afforded privacy in the bedroom and bathroom. The hallway doubles as office space, and there are two beautiful balconies for plants.
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Bringing a 1970s Apartment into Modernity
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