There’s no wonder the completely kitted out Sprinters, Transits, and ProMasters get all the glory. The ingenious designs, well-crafted construction, and Instagram-worthy images can make anyone want to convert their own van in an instant. What they may not expect is the cost and the amount of work that goes … Read more
Design used to be a lot more out-of-reach for the masses. You either had to have a lot of money to afford high-end designer goods, or have the skills and know-how to create something yourself. Mike Montgomery of Modern Builds converted a school bus into a colorful tiny house. This … Read more
Yes, you heard that right…a public toilet. If you have ever sat inside a toilet stall and thought it would make a cool tiny house, you are not alone. Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England resident Hugo Hughes thought something similar and created the Loovre. The Loovre is a former Victorian loo converted … Read more
I had the pleasure of interviewing the staff of Cascade Campers a few years ago for the Tiny House Magazine. This small van conversion company has been growing every year and now have something more to add to their van-building repertoire—kitchen pods. Cascade Campers converts Promaster City vehicles into simple … Read more
Thousands of van conversion videos and tours are available at our fingertips. While they are drool-worthy, most of them include features many of us can only dream of having in our own vans (if we win the lottery). Miranda’s humble yet bright and colorful van tells another story. Miranda W. … Read more
In the January issue of Tiny House Magazine, we give our five predictions for trends in the camping industry in 2021. Out of those five, the idea that camping options will get even smaller is already happening. Out Van About is a van rental company based in California. The popularity … Read more
When 29-year-old Jared Hottle lost his football coaching job due to COVID-19, he moved back home to his parents’ Iowa farm. On the farm, he was inspired by a small red shed sitting away from the main home. The shed was over 100 years old, but Hottle envisioned the little … Read more
While van conversions occupy a large corner of the interwebs, one of them just might rise to the top. The Jubel Explorer, by van conversion company This Moving House, looks like a blend of Jules Verne and minimalism with extra smart techniques that accommodate a few important family members. The … Read more
A few months ago, my husband and I sat down to write out a budget. He recently returned to school and with two young kids at home, funds were tight, to say the least. We quickly realized that our housing expenses were too high, even though our rent was surprisingly … Read more
Anyone interested in alternative home building projects may know Ross Lukeman of Alternative Homes Today. Ross worked for years as an architect, but recently quit his job to run his online business. His home is new as well. Ross recently converted and will be moving into a Chevy cargo van and … Read more
Guest Post by Collin Vickers Eco-artist and innovator in radical recycling, Katherine Hanson, is living her American Dream in harmony with nature. Katherine’s tiny house is timid and easily overlooked amidst the lush greenery of spring or the thick snowfall of winter, but she is still my vote for the … Read more
by oPhelia and Julien Our story begins with 2 city-dwellers and their little dog who love being in nature We spend most of our time off playing in the great outdoors: rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing etc. Two years ago, we made the leap and rented a cabin in the … Read more