Couple Reduces Cost of Living by Converting an Airstream Camper Into a Tiny House

Allison and James bought a 1968 Airstream Overlander camper trailer for $8,000 CAD and gave it a complete overhaul, converting it into a lovely and functional home on wheels that's just 26 feet long and 6.5 feet wide. Perfect for two minimalist nomads :)

The couple has been living in it full-time for 18 months and we're excited that they took the time to share their experience renovating the Airstream, give us a tour, and tell us about some of the pros and cons of living this way.

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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Exploring Alternatives.

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Filming Credit:
Allison & James

#tinyhouse #airstream #camperconversion

[ExploringAlternatives]

Thanks for watching! You can follow and find out more about Allison & James here:

[johnschultz]

For people with no carpentry experience you guys did a very good job on something that is not at all easy

[sjr]

I would have pitched a tent on pallets to use for sleeping when working on the camper or when sleeping hours are an issue. Must be nice to have so many talents to pull it all together. I'm impressed

[MrElecterik]

This Airstream is beyond beautiful, best layout i've seen and so cosy, love it. These guys nailed it, love the way they live, respect!

[colleenbrookes-gain]

I like the clean sleek lines... Beautiful Indeed

[Carole]

This is probably the most beautiful trailer conversion I have ever seen. I would love it!

[awkipintee]

This is awesome! You actually did it and followed through from conception to completion. Very inspiring and planet friendly lifestyle.
Well done 🥂

[LineUpTheStars]

Converted airstreams make beautiful tiny homes on wheels. I've found that the new ones are nice but aren't always conducive for full time living (not to mention the astronomical costs for a new one). So beautiful to see what Allison and James have built!

[SagaJohanna]

Having built our van in 5 months, their process was the first one I've seen that looked very similar to ours. So fun to see a very realistic build, and the result is stunning! <3

[bettyhouk]

Some of my happiest memories are living in a 31 ft Trailer HOUSE ( camper as some call them ) VERY NICE, LOVE the openness and white color of the walls ! Very soothing to the SPIRT !

[hopscotchtheglobe]

Yay! Another couple living in an Airstream. You two need to come see us in Costa Rica and do another episode with us. We shipping our Airstream to our land in the jungle and are in the middle of building an awesome loft platform for it. Hope you are well!

[TheMennomilist]

It looks beautiful. Congratulations on the lovely home. You worked really hard on it! it is great that you have all the great options of where you are parked too.

[Msbea]

I admire how you were able to design and build your own tiny house. This is well thought of as you have considered how you live together and being mindful to live minimally. Great Work!

[stranstudio]

Great job you guys. Crazy that you built this beautiful home without any prior experience!

[dennisnagel]

Congratulations !!! Looks like you both have done a fabulous job on the rebuild and are enjoying the lifestyle ! May God bless you both !

[BenjamintheTortoise]

Such a beautiful home!!... It's so well thought out and designed. I'm in shock that you did this on your own without prior experience. It's just gorgeous... Well done! Safe travels, happy living, and much love to you both 💕😊

[sheilacirioni]

This is an adorable tiny home .The area is beautiful where you are.Lots of hard work makes you appreciate it more.❄💫🌴🌞

[gallopingg]

Living the perfect life, may it last forever. Brilliant build, uk

[kamikazitsunami]

I really like what they did. I also like how they presented their build and the inside. Just to the point.

[joystream]

This is beautiful, well done. We live in northern Canada and are looking to live here in spring/summer/fall and then to BC for the winter months where we can live in an RV and stay warm. So was happy to see someone living year round in an rv in BC.