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American built $3K truck camper to avoid rent, embraces nomadic life

04.03.2026 20:15 1 min 2 sources
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American built $3K truck camper to avoid rent, embraces nomadic life
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A 22-year-old from Tennessee built a tiny home on a 2003 Ford Ranger truck bed to live rent-free and travel. He started the $3,000 DIY project in January 2025. According to the RV Industry Association, approximately 486,000 U.S. citizens now live full-time in RVs, with Gen Z and millennials making up 22% of owners.

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