A WOMAN has revealed she and her partner decided to ditch their house and instead converted a van into a tiny off-grid home to live in.
Priya revealed it took the couple seven months to convert the van, which has everything from USB charging ports to permanent internet access.
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On TikTok, Priya shared a tour of her van, and people were very impressed with how luxurious it looks.
The couple was smart with their use of space, doubling chairs and tables as storage cabinets.
“Our living area has so much storage space underneath that a little human could live there,” she joked.
“Storage was a problem in our old van, so we wanted to solve that.”
Priya’s van has everything she needs, including an oven, induction hob and gold sink.
She even Velcroed the cushions to the walls so they wouldn’t fall off.
It also has a fridge, which Priya described as an “absolute luxury”.
The van runs completely off-grid and is powered by a large solar panel, attached to the roof.
Priya said her favorite parts of the van are the Skylink, which means the couple can have internet “wherever they go”, and the skylight, which means they can stargaze at night.
“I love living in our van and I love our van,” she said.
“You can’t convince me otherwise.”
Priya’s van tour, which was posted under the username @himynameispriyaIt probably left a lot of people impressed as it racked up over three million views on the video-sharing platform.
TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts.
The rise of van life
The rise of van life began during the pandemic in 2020. With no one being able to leave the country, home stays have become popular for many, says camping blog adventure campers.
Furthermore, the rising cost of renting a home has deterred many from doing so, especially when salaries cannot keep up with the cost of living crisis.
Although it gained popularity again, many people opted for van life in the 60s and 70s.
One person said: “That’s amazing, I can’t believe you did that.”
A second person said: “This is beyond beautiful.”
A third person added: “You both work so hard, the van looks amazing, like a real house!”
A fourth person chimed in: “This is probably the best built van I’ve ever seen.”
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