Couple Lives in a Converted Military Truck
This Couple Lives With Their Dogs in a Converted Military Truck, and It's Tiny Home Goals
When Trevor and Kourtney Smithson first met, they bonded over a shared desire to live small and travel full-time. Little did they know at the time, they'd soon be doing exactly that in a retired military truck they now call home. You read that correctly — the couple completely transformed a 1998 Stewart and Stevenson M1078 carrier truck, which was formerly used to transport soldiers and cargo, into their very own tiny home on wheels. And yep, it's just as cool as you'd imagine.
"There were so many days when I questioned what the hell we were doing, but I knew it would be worth it once we were on the road."
Trevor and Kourtney scored the bulky vehicle in a military auction during the Fall of 2017 and began the renovation process about a year and a half later. After removing the truck's back portion, Trevor built a 130-square-foot shell from scratch, welding steel into a box-like frame and decking it out with plumbing, electric, custom flooring, and even a handmade shower deep enough for his wife to bathe in.
"He literally built me my dream house," Kourtney told POPSUGAR via email. But the process surely wasn't easy. Of the makeover, which Trevor completed in just six weeks, she added, "There were so many days when I questioned what the hell we were doing, but I knew it would be worth it once we were on the road."
Come February 2019, the married duo moved out west with their newly revamped truck; their two rescue dogs, a Doberman named Duke and an English Bulldog named Louis; and their pared-down personal belongings, including just eight items of clothing each. Their home has the hallmarks of any regular ol' house: a kitchen sink, stove, oven, toilet, shower, television, and a queen-size bed. Plus, cozy decor accents line the walls and shelves, making the space quite the far departure from its rugged origins.
You may be wondering to yourself, "OK, this is cool and all, but how the heck do these two make ends meet while living on the go?" Trevor is a stuntman and does special effects work, while Kourtney runs advertising for a handful of small businesses. They both also photograph weddings on weekends, and Kourtney edits the footage during the week while they travel. Speaking of traveling, they pretty much drive their truck wherever their photography gigs take them, and locations so far have included Arizona, Virginia, Utah, Colorado, California, Nevada, and Texas. Sounds like a pretty fun lifestyle, right?
Although Kourtney and Trevor agree that frequent mechanical issues have been the biggest struggle of life on the road, they appreciate their flexible lifestyle for different reasons. Kourtney told POPSUGAR she loves "the constant change and the adventure of every day. You never know what you're waking up to or where you'll be sleeping that night." Meanwhile, Trevor added, "My favorite part has been the ultimate peace I've gained these last few months and the new perspective on life."
Interested in learning more about Kourtney and Trevor's one-of-a-kind home? Follow their Instagram account, @WazimuLife, to stay up to date with their adventures, and keep reading to take a peak inside their cozy haven.
Here's What Their Truck Looked Like When They Scored It From the Auction
After Building the Home From Scratch, They Had It Lifted Onto the Flatbed
And Voilà ! Here's a Look at the Finished Product
They Painted the Outside Gray and Added a Mountain Range Design
Kourtney and Trevor Are Too Darn Cute
Say Hello to Their Two Pups, Duke and Louis!
Just Look at These Two Holding Down the Fort in the Truck's Cab!
When You Open the Main Door, You're Greeted With the Kitchen
Let's Take a Full Look at the Kitchen, Shall We?
Open Shelves Cover One Wall
Whoa! The Wooden Countertop Flips Up to Reveal Even More Storage Space
Here's a Look at the Other End of Their Living Space
Plants and Personal Pictures Make the Space as Homey as Can Be
They Have Other Cool Decor Accents on the Walls
There's a U-Shaped Sitting Area Where They Can Unwind and Enjoy Downtime
Their Queen-Size Bed Uncranks From Above
Aww, Look at These Lovebirds!
The Bathroom May Be Tiny, but It Has the Shower of Kourtney's Dreams
It's Safe to Say These Two Have Made This Home Entirely, Uniquely Theirs
Please Use Louis as a Reference For How Darn Big Those Wheels Are
Kourtney and Trevor's Truck Has Traversed Through Open Fields
It's Waded Through Lake Pleasant
It's Survived Muddy Off-Roading in Arizona
They've Traveled to the Shores of Bear Lake in Their Home on Wheels
Yep, the Trusty Truck Can Even Make It Up Hilly Terrains, Too
Here They Are Just Casually Chillin' on the Edge of Grand Falls in Arizona
Sometimes They Hang Out in Hammocks When They Arrive to Their Destinations
Where Will They Travel Next?
