A man who lives in a tiny house on top of his truck says it cost him just £2,200 to build.
Seth lives full-time on the road with his dog, Stella, and shares snapshots of their nomadic lifestyle with 449,000 Instagram followers online.
The 21-year-old shares insight into the highs and lows of living on the move.
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And this is all from the comfort of his compact, budget-friendly 2003 Ford Ranger, which has a plywood ‘house’ structure on the back of the truck that Seth built and insulated by himself.
“I decided to take the leap to chase freedom and adventure over a year ago now,” Seth told What’s The Jam.
“I originally started with a small camper shell and travelled all around the country.
“It felt like the simplest way to create a life that was mine, even if it meant trading comfort for independence.
“I’m constantly tweaking and rebuilding. Right now I’m on my second cabin-style design, all DIY.
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“That first evening [on the road] was surreal.
“I remember lying there with Stella, listening to the sound of the rain on the roof, realising this was actually my ‘house’ now.
“It was equal parts freedom and nerves, like, what did I just get myself into?
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“But that mix of excitement and fear is exactly what made it real.”
The only thing Seth admits that he misses is the endless hot water of a standard home.
He said, “But I’d still choose the minimalist lifestyle over and over rather than feeling stuck in one place.
“In the truck, everything is stripped down to the essentials – I can wake up to a sunrise on the coast, cook dinner in the middle of nowhere, and move whenever I want.
“That freedom beats square footage.”
And life on the road has plenty of adventure.
Seth said, “Once I woke up to a bear sniffing around the outside of the camper in Alaska — that was a mix of terrifying and unforgettable.
“On the flip side, some of my best memories are just cooking roadside meals with Stella, watching the sunset.
“It’s the extreme highs and lows that make it worth it.”
When it comes to long-term plans and relationships, Seth is taking things one step at a time.
Seth, who is based in the US but would prefer to keep his exact location private, added: “ said: “For now, yes, I plan to keep living this way.
“Long-term, my goal is to keep growing my platform, publish my digital cookbook, and eventually buy land where I can build a permanent cabin.
“But I see the truck as part of my story — not the final chapter, but a defining one.
“Relationships on the road are definitely different.
“My truck is small, but it’s also my home, and I’ve had friends and a couple of dates stop by.
“It’s funny to see people’s reactions when they step inside — it’s tiny, but there’s a cosy charm to it.
“It forces connection because there’s no space for distractions.
“Even if people think you’re crazy for it, do it.
“I’ve had moments where I doubted myself, but every time I think to myself – I’m living out a dream that I’ve had since I was a kid.
“Those moments are unforgettable.”
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