Truck Houses And Tiny Trailer Houses
When I think about tiny houses I sometimes feel like it’s something new, but you and I know it isn’t.
Here’s another interesting way that people have figured out as a way to live simply in a world where building codes and laws have set limits on how small we’re allowed to build.
Tiny houses built on old trucks and buses. How would you make your own (if you wanted to)?
One of my good friends who lives in California sent me this picture just the other day and I knew you’d enjoy it.
It’s got a complete upstairs area and it even looks like it has a permanent slide out.
The roof addition is interesting which keeps it better protected from the elements.
I think this is neat (and I wonder if it runs) but if I did it it would be something more stealthy so that you could easily travel and park in places without attracting attention. Needless to say this is a great example of how you can bring old things back to life.
What would you do with a spare school bus and a few thousand dollars to remodel it? Tell us in the comments.
I’m currently in the process of trying to decide between a trailer or a remodeled bus. There are pros and cons to both that I need to weigh against my “how do I want to live” vision.
If I was to go the bus route, I’d like to find a medium-sized bus and convert it to a modified Tumbleweed Popomo with two slide outs on opposite sides of the bus (see Eric’s House Truck – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLE9L7x1zew). I’d need to remove the existing windows and put in nice house-style windows. I’ll need to insulate it like crazy to handle the often below freezing environment I’ll be spending part of the year in.
Other adds will be both solar and wind and a water catchment system, so I can minimize my impact significantly.
Great post!! Can’t wait to see what other folks would do. :)
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Thanks for the link to that video, creativeKayt. And for sharing your thoughts/plans.
After I watched that video, I found someone’s tour of his own bus that’s been converted to a home. – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-ZVNT0GCN0
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If I had a school bus and a few thousand dollars I’d build a Vardo similar to this one: http://www.mrsharkey.com/busbarn/kevin/kevin.htm
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Thanks for sharing that Tom, that’s really cool!
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An uncle actually built a small house and attached two old buses, one on each side, as temporary bedrooms while completing the house. I think if I had an old school bus or city bus I would remove some of the side windows, put in lightweight cabinets, small kitchen, fold down beds for starters. Likely would use as much recycled (used) materials as possible for cost savings. I’d like to see the inside of some bus conversions for ideas.
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So glad you shared your uncle’s project Carl. I’ll see if I can find some bus conversions to show off on the blog this week. I like your ideas for a simple conversion, too. I’ve seen a lot online but haven’t really posted many for some reason.. Ok, see ya Carl!
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Yes, this is sooooo Arkansas.
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Alex Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 7:02 am
My friend ran into it in California and sent me the pic so I shared it on here. I thought it was cool. :D
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Excellent, Alex, my land-mate saw the photo and write up yesterday and she looooovvvvved it too! It truly is rural ARkansas dwelling!! I made a copy of the photo and she kept it. (smiles)
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Alex Reply:
December 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
Aw, cool! Glad you were able to share it and put it away for later :)
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