This is Exploring Alternatives’ Mat & Danielle’s new, DIY van conversion that’s based on a high top 2015 Ford Transit Van.
They’ve been living, traveling, and working out of their own van conversion for a while now, and have recently had the opportunity to upgrade to a customized van conversion which you’re getting to see right here and now. Yes, they designed and built it themselves and I think you might find this to be one of the most beautiful and most well thought out van conversions out there. Let me know what you think in the comments.
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Couple’s New, DIY, and Completely Custom Van Conversion
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This cozy tiny house is 24 feet long and it has a sleeping loft with a staircase, two heat sources, lots of natural light, and a rustic cottagey interior design.
The current owner, John, bought the tiny house from a couple who lived in it off-grid for 2 years while they built their permanent home. It’s now located next to a lake in Chelsea, Quebec, Canada, and you can rent this tiny house on Airbnb.
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Couple Lives in Off-Grid Tiny House for 2 Years While Building their Permanent Home in Quebec… (Now It’s a Tiny House Rental)
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Beige has been living fully off-grid in this tiny Mongolian yurt from Groovy Yurts for over 2 years now.
She doesn’t have electricity so she uses candles for light, she has a woodstove for heating and cooking, and she hauls in water from a nearby spring.
The only item that needs electricity is her phone, which she can charge in her car on her way to and from work.
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She’s been living off-the-grid for 2+ years in a Yurt
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This is a 100 sq. ft. off-grid micro cabin on a foundation in Portugal.
Mat & Danielle from Exploring Alternatives recently had the chance to spend a few nights in this extremely tiny off-grid micro pod in Portugal.
They filmed a full video tour (see below) and you might be surprised at how comfortable the space is considering it’s only 100 square feet.
100 Sq. Ft. Off-Grid Micro Cabin on a Foundation in Portugal
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Anthony Roberge is a singer-songwriter from Quebec, Canada who converted a Sprinter van into a budget camper.
He did it so he could travel to shows with all of his gear, and have a free place to sleep afterward.
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Musician’s Sprinter Van Tiny House
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Engineering grad Tyler built this tiny house on wheels for just $20,000 CAD (about $15,000 USD) using reclaimed materials and help from friends and family. The standout feature is a DIY elevator bed he designed himself — a crank-lift system that gives you the space-saving benefits of a sleeping loft without the cramped feeling of actually being in one. He also built a radiant heated-ceiling system, proving that an engineering mindset and a tight budget can produce something genuinely impressive.
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Le Koroc is a beautifully handcrafted tiny houseboat built by Richard’s company, Daigno, in Quebec, Canada.
From the outside, it’s hard to believe there’s a full kitchen, a full bathroom (with shower), a large dinette that converts into a bed, and another smaller eating area crammed into this micro cabin. Not to mention the enormous deck for enjoying the water and fresh air!
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Woodworker Designs and Builds the Perfect Tiny Houseboat called the Le Koroc
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Pat & Mel built this tiny house in Ontario, Canada as a way to stop paying rent, and to start living a simple, minimalist lifestyle.
They lived in it completely off the grid for 3 years while it was parked on a friend’s land, but they recently decided to sell the tiny home and buy a house because it was cheaper than buying vacant land (a down payment on a piece of land in Ontario is often 35%, while the cost of a down payment on a home is often as low as 5%).
While they were living in the house, they were completely off the grid. They used a wood stove for heat, solar panels for electricity, propane for hot water and cooking, and they collected rainwater for all of their water needs. They used a composting toilet (Nature’s Head) since they didn’t have access to a septic system.
Couple’s Off-Grid Tiny House Lifestyle
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Christine is a dental assistant who decided that she wanted to live in a tiny house for three reasons: because she likes small spaces, because she wanted to be comfortable financially, and because she wanted to have a smaller environmental footprint.
Her ex-husband George built her tiny house after she committed to the project by buying a $6000 trailer. The tiny house is built with extended roof trusses which double as the home’s framing. The insulation is a combination of rigid foam insulation and spray foam insulation.
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She’s Living Her Dream…In A Tiny House!
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