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Katelynn roasts coffee, using a one-keg roaster she sets on a table that slides out from the back of the van.
Katelynn roasts coffee, using a one-keg roaster she sets on a table that slides out from the back of the van.
“To create a modern feel, we went with stainless steel for the sink, fixtures, and appliances,” Katelynn says. A 17-inch Furrion oven with a three-burner range is fueled by a 12-gallon RV propane tank mounted beneath the van.
“To create a modern feel, we went with stainless steel for the sink, fixtures, and appliances,” Katelynn says. A 17-inch Furrion oven with a three-burner range is fueled by a 12-gallon RV propane tank mounted beneath the van.
The bus in action. For cooling, the couple purchased a $720 Coleman air conditioner, and there’s a $189 Fan-tastic Vent for circulation. They also prepared for outdoor adventures with a $240 awning and $60 bug screens. The bus comes equipped with solar panels ($120), a Victron inverter/charger ($1,280), as well as gray and fresh water tanks ($518).
The bus in action. For cooling, the couple purchased a $720 Coleman air conditioner, and there’s a $189 Fan-tastic Vent for circulation. They also prepared for outdoor adventures with a $240 awning and $60 bug screens. The bus comes equipped with solar panels ($120), a Victron inverter/charger ($1,280), as well as gray and fresh water tanks ($518).
Fern the bus and Mande on the road in the Badlands.
Fern the bus and Mande on the road in the Badlands.
A hanging garden made from a shipping pallet attaches to the rear exterior of the bus, allowing Brackney to grow his own herbs and flowers.
A hanging garden made from a shipping pallet attaches to the rear exterior of the bus, allowing Brackney to grow his own herbs and flowers.
The living area showcases a sectional sofa that features integrated storage and a pull-out queen-size bed for overnight guests.
The living area showcases a sectional sofa that features integrated storage and a pull-out queen-size bed for overnight guests.
Architecture student Caleb Brackney transformed a 1995 school bus into a tiny home on wheels for himself, painting the exterior beige with a matte black graphic of a mountain range.
Architecture student Caleb Brackney transformed a 1995 school bus into a tiny home on wheels for himself, painting the exterior beige with a matte black graphic of a mountain range.
After selling their home in Nixa, Missouri, Chris and Tina Wann decided to hit the road with their two sons Elijah (15) and Rylee (12) and blind pup Dub the Skoolie Dog in tow. Seeking a life of adventure, and to minimize their cost of living, the family of four has embraced a mortgage-free lifestyle, following their whims down the open road.
After selling their home in Nixa, Missouri, Chris and Tina Wann decided to hit the road with their two sons Elijah (15) and Rylee (12) and blind pup Dub the Skoolie Dog in tow. Seeking a life of adventure, and to minimize their cost of living, the family of four has embraced a mortgage-free lifestyle, following their whims down the open road.
After spending an adventurous summer traveling in a van with their dog, Richmond, Virginia–based couple Grace Kuhn and David Phinney wanted to take their van life adventures to the next level with an Airstream trailer.
After spending an adventurous summer traveling in a van with their dog, Richmond, Virginia–based couple Grace Kuhn and David Phinney wanted to take their van life adventures to the next level with an Airstream trailer.
Woodworkers Justin and Kathleen Brady from Bell Buckle, Tennessee, transformed a 1976 GMC Motorhome into a mobile dwelling to be used for weekend getaways and their annual pilgrimage out west. The couple had to work meticulously to make the most of the 150-square-foot space, and they got creative with cabinetry and millwork throughout.
Woodworkers Justin and Kathleen Brady from Bell Buckle, Tennessee, transformed a 1976 GMC Motorhome into a mobile dwelling to be used for weekend getaways and their annual pilgrimage out west. The couple had to work meticulously to make the most of the 150-square-foot space, and they got creative with cabinetry and millwork throughout.
When space feels tight, the great outdoors awaits this adventurous family.
When space feels tight, the great outdoors awaits this adventurous family.
The custom-built shaker-style cabinets are made of ultralight plywood and topped with Glacier White Corian countertops.
The custom-built shaker-style cabinets are made of ultralight plywood and topped with Glacier White Corian countertops.
Megan Cable was in the St. George area of Utah when the pandemic became more serious. Faced with deciding whether to follow orders for nomads to head home or stay put, she decided on the latter to minimize contact with others and her family. “Going home isn’t an option for everyone,” she says. “And it also isn’t the smartest thing to cross the country.” She’s going on seven weeks in isolation, but she is able to stay busy with work, cycling, FaceTime calls, and cooking.
Megan Cable was in the St. George area of Utah when the pandemic became more serious. Faced with deciding whether to follow orders for nomads to head home or stay put, she decided on the latter to minimize contact with others and her family. “Going home isn’t an option for everyone,” she says. “And it also isn’t the smartest thing to cross the country.” She’s going on seven weeks in isolation, but she is able to stay busy with work, cycling, FaceTime calls, and cooking.
Alexa left Ohio eight years ago and never planned on returning. Her book, Living The Dream, was inspired by a life outlook her late father shared with her—one she plans on continuing to pay forward at events and functions around the country as a professional speaker.
Alexa left Ohio eight years ago and never planned on returning. Her book, Living The Dream, was inspired by a life outlook her late father shared with her—one she plans on continuing to pay forward at events and functions around the country as a professional speaker.