This is Jason (he goes by “Happy”) and his “Overlandbulance” — a converted ambulance with a 4×4 kit designed to go wherever Happy wants to!
After an injury forced him to retire from firefighting — his dream job — Happy had to figure out where to go from that point. Others encouraged him to do whatever he wanted, and eventually he took the plunge and purchased an ambulance at auction for $11,000.
Inside his rig you’ll find a peel-and-stick subway tile backplash, cedar plank roofing, and tons of garage space. I appreciate how honest Happy is about the challenges of #vanlife in his interview with Tiny Home Tours (posted below).
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He Converted an Ambulance into a 4×4 Exploration Rig
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Our reader Howard reached out this week after meeting this awesome family of 5 who live full-time in their “overlander” named Bert. This incredible vehicle has two huge slide outs that make this tiny house quite spacious.
It features two bunks and a pull-out bed for mom and dad. Their oldest child sleeps in a built-in bunk in their trailer which they haul with them around the country. Not long into their journey, the husband ended up breaking his leg in a motorbike accident, but they are plugging along despite the set-back.
You can follow the family’s adventures on their YouTube channel, and enjoy their video tour below!
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Spacious Overlanding Vehicle Built for 5
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If you’ve ever thought about purchasing a home from ESCAPE, you should book a stay in this ESCAPE-built tiny house that sits in a woodland clearing in the Catskills.
The interior is very true-to-ESCAPE, without much embellishment, and therefore stunning. Personally I love the catwalk that connects the two lofts. That makes it easy for a family to have a vacation there and still have access to the kids. Enjoy the photo tour below, book your stay on Airbnb, and learn about ordering your own ESCAPE tiny house below!
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ESCAPE Tiny House Vacation in the Catskills
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Here’s an awesome 144 square foot tiny house that’s similar to a yurt. The wooden octagon is a lovely private getaway secluded on 100 acres of wild land.
There’s a comfortable bed inside the cabin, along with an electric fireplace that keeps the place warm. A heated outhouse nearby houses a composting toilet.
Wait until you see the craftsmanship on the ceiling of this yurt! Check it out on Airbnb.
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Secluded Yurt-Style Cabin in the Woods
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Now this is an awesome one-of-a-kind family vacation where you’ll get to sleep in a stilt house with all the amenities. And it looks out over a gorgeous working ranch in Larkspur, Colorado.
Inside the main area you’ll find a sitting area, main bed, and the kitchenette. Above there’s a thin loft with two twin beds, and then there’s also a tower loft with a double bed. Pretty neat!
Enjoy the pictures below and book your stay on Airbnb.
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This Stilt House Has a Large Deck & Gorgeous Views
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Dormers are rare on tiny houses on wheels, because every inch of height is fought for against the 13’6″ road limit. This Massachusetts build fits two of them — and that is what makes its twin sleeping lofts genuinely usable rather than crawl spaces, since a dormer buys headroom exactly where you sit up in bed.
It measures 23’4″ by 8.5 feet, finished in wood inside and out for a proper cabin feel, with a kitchen, a sitting area, a pull-down eating table, and a bathroom with a shower.
Editor’s note: this home was listed at $39,999 in 2021 and has sold. Current listings are linked below.
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Inside a Two-Dormer Cabin THOW
Images via Facebook Marketplace/Craig
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Whitney had always done the responsible thing — kept a desk job so she could pay off her student loans. But she really wanted to jump into #vanlife!
As she approached 30, she realized it was now or never, so she searched for a van until she found something she could purchase with cash. Then she worked on making her 1989 GMC Vandura a home.
You’ll love her simplistic interior and tips for a mini dustpan, outdoor trash can, and even a portable toilet. Watch the video below.
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From Desk Job to Freelance Photographer: VanLife
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This family loved camping, but rain tended to wash out their vacations. That’s when they decided to purchase a tiny house and lease land as a permanent vacation location. They bought their house from Wind River Tiny Homes.
Inside, it’s a truly gorgeous tiny house, with tons of complementing wood tones and copper accents that make it feel warm and cozy. The sound of the rain on the tin roof is especially soothing. There’s a loft for the three kids, and then the parents have their own secluded loft as well.
Wait until you see the amazing shower stall! Check out the video below.
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Family of 5’s Awesome Wind River Tiny Home
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This is the story of Blake’s new tiny house which happens to be a van conversion.
Back in 2019, we told you the story of his original tiny house on wheels, but he has since sold it and moved on to van life. So here’s what happened!
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Blake’s Life In A Stealth Van Conversion
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