We built our own tiny home on wheels – there’s a ‘space-friendly’ shower and we even managed to fit a queen-sized bed
TINY home enthusiasts are always on the lookout for new ideas on how they can build themselves an affordable home.
Eddy and Tiffany are currently embracing van life in Colorado after they constructed their own home on wheels.
The pair gutted a camper van and created their home using some of their home renovation experience but learned a lot of skills through YouTube videos.
They have managed to fit many home essentials into the small space.
The van features a hidden bathroom, a shower, a fully-equipped kitchen, a sofa, and storage space.
The transformation took almost a year while the couple worked full-time jobs to pay for van supplies and worked on their new home during weekends.
In a before and after Instagram post, the pair said: “If we had to, we would both do it all over again!
“We were going for a clean and cozy space and we’re really happy with how our home turned out.”
The picture shows the empty rear of the camper van which then transitions to a space with a double bed, a sofa, storage cupboards, and a kitchen.
From the living area, you can look straight ahead to the driver and passenger seats which can be sectioned off with a curtain.
The camper is built for winter living with its wool insulation which was chosen by the couple “due to its high R-value, good moisture management, and no off-gassing.”
In a video on YouTube, the pair gave a tour of their tiny home.
The kitchen features a faucet, a two-burner induction hob, and an isotherm Cruise 130 refrigerator that can store two weeks’ worth of food.
The induction hob was chosen due to the couple’s concerns about having a propane tank in the van.
They have a number of cupboards for storage space including a small pantry which they built themselves using plywood and pocket holes which Tiffany called “an interesting learning curve.”
One element of the van which may not be for everyone is the hidden toilet.
Tiffany moved along to the cupboard next to the cooker and opened the doors and lifted the countertop to reveal a compost toilet.
This space then turns into a shower by taking the toilet out and opening another hatch with a shower curtain that makes it waterproof.
This combined technique is “space friendly and makes the space feel more open,” Tiffany said while also pointing out that they have a “pee funnel for emergencies.”
The living space has a cushioned L-shaped storage bench with a pull-out desk for working.
Behind the sofa is the couple’s bedroom which features a bed that can be extended to queen size with help from the bench.
It also features overhead clothing cabinets and at the rear of the van there is even a garage that is accessible from the outside.
For $40,000 Eddy and Tiffany bought the used van and then spent an additional $20,000 on the construction of the home.
The couple decided to embark on a new adventure so they could embrace the freedom of traveling with their home on wheels.
Coming from Florida, the couple have enjoyed “moving around the country and seeing how beautiful this country is,” Eddy said.
It also allowed the couple to embrace their shared hobby of snowboarding.
The pair have made their traveling lifestyle affordable with Eddy working full-time as a graphic designer and by renting out their home in Florida.
“Just go for it, you can’t get your time back,” the pair say to others considering making the lifestyle change.