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?
When she watches her father sing “Ave Maria”, she can’t help but be moved to tears
During a visit to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, Justin Gigliello and his daughter Lyla sparked a viral sensation after a simple request from Lyla led to an extraordinary moment. While dressed casually in shorts and a soccer jersey, Justin surprised everyone with a stunning performance of “Ave Maria,” accompanied by a pianist in formal attire.
The impromptu performance quickly attracted an audience mesmerized by Justin’s exquisite tenor voice. The scene was made even more touching by the look of admiration and pride on Lyla’s face, which resonated deeply with both those in attendance and those watching online.
Video of this heartfelt performance quickly went viral on social media, with a post by FOX 35 Orlando garnering over 14 million views. Audiences were not only captivated by Justin’s remarkable talent, but also touched by the deep bond between father and daughter. Comments poured in, celebrating Justin’s impressive voice and the tender, loving look Lyla gave her father.
Witness the magic of this unexpected performance at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort, where a father’s musical talent and his daughter’s adoration transformed an ordinary day into an unforgettable event. Watch the video below to see how this touching moment captured the hearts of millions.
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