Heather loved her successful career in the Bay Area — until she didn’t. Between 2020 and the wildfires, she found herself feeling trapped. So she found an old army van/box truck and converted it into her home on wheels with her dad’s help.
She intentionally left the exterior simple and “masculine” to offer her protection as she travels alone. But the inside is anything but boring! The clean and “girly” finishes inside create a warm and inviting space for her to work as a leadership coach. Enjoy her tour and her tips for staying safe on the road as a solo female traveler.
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Her Army Van Build for Solo Nomadic Life
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Luke loves living in a mountain town where he can hit the slopes whenever he pleases, but the cost of rent was becoming prohibitive. That’s when he decided to convert a box truck into his home on wheels, and keep it super stealthy so he can go undercover when parking in the city.
There are no windows on the outside of his truck, but there is so much going on inside! He has a double bunk bed area, so his daughter has a place to sleep when she joins him on the road, and a very spacious shower/bathroom area that makes for a luxurious shower experience. What’s your favorite part of his rig?
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Skier’s Incredible Box Truck Tiny Home
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Max didn’t “get into” nomadic vehicle life because of YouTube — he was born into it! His parents each had their own van conversions before they got married and when little Max came along they converted an awesome truck tiny home and Max “helped.” In other words, it was in his blood!
So it’s no surprise that this 19-year-old decided to take on his own box truck conversion when he was ready to move out! His build is particularly remarkable because of how many free and reclaimed materials he used in order to stay under budget. Enjoy the tour below!
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His Awesome Cabin-Like Truck Conversion
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These scuba divers were working in Honduras when they met and wanted to spend more time together. Polly had always dreamed of #vanlife and Isaac had already built out one rig, so they decided to build something together. They only had 90 days, though, because that’s the longest Isaac’s Visa would let him stay in the U.S.
As soon as their box truck was complete, they crossed the border into Mexico and began their travels. So far it’s been a wonderful experience, and you’ll never believe what a beautiful tiny home they built in just 3 months!
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Scuba Divers Touring Mexico in Their Box Truck
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Shelby and Shane were working long hours and just barely able to make ends meet, so they decided it was time to make a change. They found this box truck already converted by a couple who decided to settle down, and jumped at the opportunity. While they miss things like an oven to cook in, they are happy with their newfound financial freedom.
The increase in free time has allowed Shelby to start an embroidered bracelet business, and Shane works part-time doing a normal job and has also dabbled in spoon carving! Great for them! Enjoy the tour below.
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From Barely Scraping By to Living Fully
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James was excited to be sober, but he was facing homelessness again due to rent issues. That’s when he found a UHaul and spent a whole year watching YouTube videos to help him convert it into his own home.
He really prioritized a comfortable bathroom and plenty of water storage. He has a standard 32×32 shower stall and deep sink in his large kitchen. He got tons of finishes from IKEA and spent about $10K on the conversion. After living in it full-time for a while, he uses it for weekend warrior trips more locally. He has plans to sell it in the near future.
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Huge Shower & Awesome Kitchen in His UHaul
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Mark had been doing van life for years when he met Marina and ended up moving into a house with her. Cue the lockdowns of 2020 and both of them were ready to get out! So they built out a van, then another van, and eventually this incredible box truck that doubles as party central when it gets dark.
Despite the wild nighttime vibe, it’s very calm and cozy on the inside with big cushy couches, an elevator bed, and a luxurious shower. The couple is now selling this rig, so they can build an overlanding version! Enjoy the tour below.
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Their $20K Rig with Amazing Storage & Design
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When you’re doing a build on a budget, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace are amazing resources, as Courtney and Sawyer will tell you. They relied heavily on deals for reclaimed materials that created their awesome box truck home.
This adorable couple wanted to get into vanlife as soon as they were done with college and had saved up enough money to get started on a build. They were used to tiny spaces from their college days, so the transition has gone smoothly. What do you think of Elfie?
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Nico & Jona are on their third tiny house on wheels, and by now they knew exactly what they needed to make their truck tiny home nearly perfect. Learning from past builds, they got this one professionally-designed by Nico’s brother-in-law (an architect) and it really shows!
Plus, they chose to splurge on all kinds of upgrades, like a dishwasher, washing machine, eco-flow shower head and incinerating toilet! As Nico says, could they have done it cheaper? Of course. But are they happy? Absolutely. What do you think?
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This Awesome Rig Has Everything But A Mirror!
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