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5 Classic RVs For Sale On The West Coast That You’ve Got To See

September 2, 2015 by Nikki Cleveland

It can be difficult to pick the right RV when you’re in the market and the options to choose from seem to be endless. While you can still find a … Read more

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This Couple Sought A Simpler Life And Found It In A Tiny Home

May 16, 2015May 11, 2015 by Christy Hullum

If there is anything that the recent recession taught us, it’s that many Americans are living beyond their means. Whether it’s living in a house that’s too big, owning too … Read more

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DIY Houseboat Named Y-Knot Built for a Trip to Lake Powell

September 17, 2014July 19, 2014 by DoItYourselfRV

Lake Powell is the Mecca of pontoon boating. But what if you only have an RV – and no pontoon? Ron K Miller’s Folding Chalet Houseboat Ron K Miller first … Read more

Minnesota Student Completes Amazing School Bus Conversion

May 24, 2014May 24, 2014 by DoItYourselfRV

School bus conversions are very interesting for a list of reasons. To many, the vast open space and rugged chassis leave the sky as the limit for what a school … Read more

Eye Catching Custom Built Vintage Caboose RV With a Fold Down Deck

April 20, 2014March 29, 2014 by DoItYourselfRV

With the right amount of time and resources nearly anything is possible. A great example is this 1981 TK Bedford converted into a housetruck but looking more like a caboose … Read more

Get a Collapsible House that Stows on Your Car/Truck Roof Now!

April 20, 2014March 2, 2014 by DoItYourselfRV

So the early predecessor to the truck camper is finally recovered. Kidding of course, this advertorial is from Mechanix Illustrated in their November 1938 issue. This issue featured the incredible … Read more

What is a Housetruck RV? A DIY Global Phenomenon

December 28, 2013 by DoItYourselfRV

We couldn’t go so far as to call this a RV. It lacks the many amenities that have become synomous with a recreational vehicle. But, people more familiar with custom … Read more

Strange Old Motorhome From A Time When Custom Was The Only Option

April 20, 2014December 1, 2013 by DoItYourselfRV

It is easy to forget there was a time where transportation experimentation was global obsession. After the turn of the century there was no shortage of unique, funny and/or ridiculous … Read more

Another RV House on Wheels: Doubled as a College Dorm Room

October 31, 2013April 29, 2013 by DoItYourselfRV

Meet the ProtoHaus, another tiny RV house with a total of 125 square feet. This RV house was masterminded by Ann Holley, who was a graduate student at Alfred University … Read more

Tiny House Trailer: RV House Made of Redwood

October 31, 2013April 3, 2013 by DoItYourselfRV

When it comes to custom RV creative flexibility tiny house trailers are the clear choice. This RV house adds several interesting and sought after features.  This tiny house trailer was … Read more

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