A lot of parents dream of hitting the road in an RV with their kids, but not many families would choose to live that way full time. Well, that’s not the case with today’s featured Tiny House story! Meet are the Longneckers, a family of SIX that have been living full time in an RV for the last 5 years! They started out by downsizing into a fifth wheel trailer, but after a few years on the road, they realized it was too big. Parking their giant trailer was difficult, and they weren’t able to go off-the-beaten track as much as they would have liked. So they downsized once again! This time into a renovated vintage airstream.
TAKE A TOUR OF THIS FAMILY’S INCREDIBLE RENOVATED VINTAGE AIRSTREAM :
COST TO PURCHASE & RENOVATE AN AIRSTREAM
- The Longneckers were able to find a vintage airstream for just $13,000. That’s a steal when you consider the new airstream of the same size could retail for up to $96,000!
- Renovation costs were somewhere around $35,000
- So the total cost is estimated to be $48,000
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FEATURES OF THIS RENOVATED VINTAGE AIRSTREAM:
- Large kitchen
- Solar Power – 400 amp hour batteries
- Bathroom with shower & nature’s head compost toilet
- Desk/Office area so that Jonathan can work on the road
BUT…. WHERE DO THEY ALL SLEEP?
With very limited space in their renovated vintage airstream (only 220 square feet) the Longneckers had to get creative with their interior design. The four children share a sleeping space, with two parallel bunk beds in the middle of the trailer. The parents sleep at the end of the trailer, and every night they have to make their bed by folding down the dining table and re-arranging the couch cushions into a mattress. This process might seem like a pain to some, but sometimes creature comforts have to be sacrificed if you want to live tiny.
WHY LIVE IN AN AIRSTREAM WITH YOUR FAMILY?
The Longneckers have had some amazing experiences over the last five years. They hike and camp in some of the United States’s most beautiful locations, and they home school on the road. As a family, they are closer than most. The kids have formed strong bonds with each other. Everyone is happy, living together on the road, and isn’t that what we all want for our family?
WOULD YOU LIVE IN A TINY HOUSE OR AIRSTREAM WITH YOUR KIDS?
A beautiful cover of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Loren Allred
Loren Allred, celebrated for her exceptional singing abilities, delivered a captivating rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” during her appearance on America’s Got Talent. Her performance quickly garnered widespread attention, racking up nearly a million views within days and highlighting her remarkable talent.
Allred’s performance culminated in a breathtaking final score that drew a standing ovation from both the judges and audience. Backstage, her fellow contestants expressed their awe with loud “wows”, cementing her reputation as a true star.
In a preview released by America’s Got Talent, Fantasy League, Allred revealed her identity as the voice behind The Greatest Showman’s hit song “Never Enough”. Seizing the moment to showcase her live singing skills, she delivered a new rendition of the platinum-selling track that left everyone spellbound.
Her appearance on AGT marked a pivotal moment in her journey and revealed the artist behind the success of “Never Enough”. With previous experience on Britain’s Got Talent, Allred continues to boldly share her extraordinary talent with global audiences.
Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing vocal performance of Loren Allred as she delivers a breathtaking rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” on America’s Got Talent. Watch the video below to witness her unforgettable performance.
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