Off to a new adventure with those two... It's great to see how these two are becoming better and better friends. Today we're going on our little summer vacation and I'm looking forward to experiencing new, valuable moments with the two of them. //NL Het is super leuk om te zien hoe deze twee echt dikke vriendjes worden. Vandaag gaan we op onze kleine zomervakantie en ik kijk ernaar uit om nieuwe, waardevolle momenten met hen twee te beleven //DE Super schön zu sehen wie die zwei echt immer dickere Freunde werden. Heute geht es in unseren kleinen Sommerurlaub und ich freu mich schon neue wertvolle Momente mit den Beiden zu erleben #summer #tinyhouse #vacation #siblings

We had a wonderful weekend at the Le Roptai campsite in the Belgian Ardennes. When you arrive, you can choose your own pitch. We were lucky and found a free pitch right next to the forest. The bathhouses are clean, you can order delicious croissants etc. for breakfast and it is beautifully situated in the nature, with hikingpaths starting at the campsite. There is a lovely playground and in July and August there is also a swimming pool. It is apparently the oldest campsite in Belgium, some things could still be renovated (eg a few older bathrooms), but we had a great stay. //NL Wij hebben een heerlijk weekend gehad op camping Le Roptai in de Belgische Ardennen. Bij aankomst kunt je je eigen plaats kiezen. We hadden geluk en vonden een plekje direct naast het bos. Badhuizen zijn schoon, voor het ontbijt kun je heerlijke crossaints etc. bestellen en het ligt prachtig in de natuur, met een wandelpad beginnend bij de camping. Er is een leuke speeltuin en in juli en augustus is er ook een zwembad. Het is blijkbaar de oudste camping van België, sommige dingen kunnen nog gerenoveerd worden (een paar oudere zwembroeken bijvoorbeeld), maar we hebben een leuk verblijf gehad. //DE Wir hatten ein wunderschönes Wochenende auf dem Campingplatz Le Roptai in den belgischen Ardennen. Bei Ankunft kann man sich seinen Stellplatz selber aussuchen. Wir Glück und haben noch einen freien Stellplatz direkt neben dem Wald gefunden. Badehäuser sind sauber, man kann super leckere Crossaints etc. zum Frühstück bestellen und er liegt super schön in der Natur, mit Wanderwegen vom Campingplatz aus. Es gibt einen schönen Spielplatz und im July und August gibt es hier auch ein Schwimmbecken. Es ist wohl der älteste Campingplatz in Belgien, manche Sachen könnten noch renoviert werden, (ein paar ältere Badehosen zB), aber wir hatten einen super Aufenthalt.

What a lovely day trip! Definitely recommend visiting the Caves of Han in Belgium. The caves were very impressive, the wildlife park was also a special experience and there is a large playground. Because of the Ascension weekend there was also a festival with hot air balloons and lots of trampolines. //NL Wat een heerlijk dagje uit! Zeker een aanrader om de Grotten van Han in België te bezoeken. De grotten waren erg indrukwekkend, ook het wildpark was een bijzondere belevenis en er is een grote speeltuin. Vanwege het Hemelvaartsweekend was er ook een festival met luchtballonnen en veel trampolines. //DE Was für ein schöner Tagesausflug! Definitiv empfehlenswert die Höhlen von Han in Belgien zu besuchen. Die Höhlen waren sehr eindrucksvoll, der Wildpark auch eine besondere Erfahrung und es gibt einen großem Spielplatz. Wegen dem Himmelfahrt-Wochenende war auch ein Festival mit Heißluftballons und super vielen Trampolinen.

It's always wonderful to wake up in the middle of nature... We really appreciate it every time we go camping. Waking up to hot air balloons floating above our houses was a completely new experience. //NL Het is altijd heerlijk om midden in de natuur wakker te worden... Elke keer dat we gaan kamperen, waarderen we het enorm. Wakker worden met heteluchtballonnen die boven ons huisje zweefden was een compleet nieuwe ervaring. //DE Immerwieder wunderschön direkt in der Natur aufzuwachen... Jedes Mal wenn wir campen gehen, schätzen wir das echt total. Mit Heißluftballons wach zu werden, die über unseren Häuschen schweben, war nochmal eine ganz neue Erfahrung.

Holidays only a short distance from home? //ENG We wanted to try out a popular campsite that is right around the corner from our house. We were doubting if it would really feel like a holiday, especially because we often cycle here. On Friday we had great weather, arrived at a beautiful pitch and enjoyed a delicious dinner in the campsite restaurant. On Saturday, however, we woke up to a lot of rain. To be honest, it was very tempting to just drive home and have breakfast with a lot more space. But all in all, we had a great weekend: the campsite right next to the beach is great, and having our little house right next to the dunes was fantastic. //NL Wij wilden graag een populaire camping uitproberen die om de hoek van ons huis ligt. We twijfelden of het wel echt als vakantie zou voelen, vooral omdat we hier vaak naartoe fietsen. Vrijdag hadden we prachtig weer, kwamen op een mooie plek aan en genoten van een heerlijk diner in het campingrestaurant om het weekend te beginnen. Zaterdag werden we echter wakker met veel regen. Eerlijk gezegd was het erg verleidelijk om gewoon naar huis te rijden en te ontbijten met veel meer ruimte. Maar al met al hebben wij een geweldig weekend gehad: de camping direct aan het strand is geweldig en ons huisje direct aan de duinen te hebben staan was fantastisch. //DE Wir wollten einen beliebten Campingplatz gleich um die Ecke von unserem Haus ausprobieren. Wir waren skeptisch, ob es sich wirklich wie Urlaub anfühlt, zumal wir oft mit dem Rad hierher fahren. Am Freitag hatten wir tolles Wetter, kamen auf einem schönen Stellplatz an und genossen ein leckeres Abendessen im Restaurant des Campingplatzes. Am Samstag wachten wir jedoch bei starkem Regen auf. Ehrlich gesagt war die Versuchung groß, einfach nach Hause zu fahren und mit viel mehr Platz zu frühstücken. Aber alles in allem hatten wir ein tolles Wochenende: Der Campingplatz direkt am Strand ist toll und unser kleines Haus direkt an den Dünen war fantastisch.

throwback to our first test night.. The conditions for our first test night were not ideal. Construction took longer than planned, so at that point, no interior was built, and the windows weren't completely finished either. Additionally, we hadn't obtained official approval as a caravan, which seemed okay, as they apparently can also just be considered a load on a trailer, as long as they're demountable. Nonetheless, we found the journey quite exciting! Fortunately, we arrived safely at our destination. The weather was great, and after a night on our air mattress, we woke up to this spectacular view! // NL De omstandigheden voor onze eerste testnacht waren niet ideaal. De bouw duurde langer dan gepland, dus op dat moment was er nog helemaal geen interieur, en ook de ramen waren nog niet helemaal klaar. Bovendien hadden we nog geen officiële goedkeuring als caravan, wat schijnbaar geen probleem was, aangezien ze ook simpelweg kunnen worden gezien als een lading op een aanhanger, mits ze demonteerbaar zijn. Toch vonden we de reis spannend! Gelukkig kwamen we veilig aan op onze bestemming, het weer was geweldig, en na een nacht op ons luchtbed werden we wakker met dit spectaculaire uitzicht! // DE Die Bedingungen für unsere erste Test-Nacht waren nicht ideal. Der Bau dauerte länger als geplant, zu diesem Zeitpunkt war noch nichts ausgebaut und auch die Fenster waren eigentlich nicht komplett fertiggestellt. Außerdem hatten wir noch keine offizielle Wohnwagen-Zulassung, was ok war, da Tiny Häusern wohl im Prinzip auch nur eine Ladung auf einem Anhänger sein können, solange sie demontierbar sind. Trotzdem fanden wir die Fahrt so schon sehr aufregend! Glücklicherweise kamen wir sicher an unserem Zielort an, hatten super Wetter und erwachten nach einer Nacht auf unserer Luftmatratze mit diesem spektakulären Ausblick!

a new cover... Another aspect being improved in the new version of the mobile summer house is the facade. Nope sorry, we're not changing the material here. I know many people are skeptical about the polycarbonate, but it offers many advantages for the mobile summer house, which I'll explain later. The format is changing! We're now using 32mm thick panels instead of 40mm. Thermally, acoustically, etc., this doesn't make a noticeable difference for our project. However, in this thickness the panels come in larger dimensions, which allow them to be better adapted to our facade grid. In the self-built version, you often see seams in places where it's not visually pleasing, and that won't be the case in the new version. //NL Een ander aspect die wordt verbeterd in de nieuwe versie van het mobile summer house is de gevel. En nee sorry, we veranderen niet het materiaal hier. Ik weet dat veel mensen sceptisch zijn over het polycarbonaat, maar het biedt veel voordelen, waar ik later op terug zal komen. Het formaat verandert! We gebruiken nu in plaats van 40 mm, panelen met een dikte van 32 mm. Thermisch, akoestisch, etc., maakt dit geen merkbaar verschil voor ons project. Maar deze panelen zijn in grotere afmetingen beschikbaar, zodat wij deze beter kunnen aanpassen aan ons gevelrooster. In de zelfgebouwde versie zie je vaak naden op plaatsen waar het niet visueel aantrekkelijk is, en dat zal niet het geval zijn. // DE Ein weiterer Punkt, der in der neuen Version verbessert wird, ist die Fassade. Und nee sorry, wir ändern nicht das Material. Ich weiß, dass viele Menschen skeptisch gegenüber Polycarbonat sind, aber es bietet viele Vorteile, auf die ich später noch eingehen werde. Das Format ändert sich! Wir verwenden nun statt 40mm Platten eine Stärke von 32mm. Thermisch, akustisch etc. macht das keinen merklichen Unterschied für unser Projekt. Aber in dieser Stärke gibt es die Platten mit größeren Abmessungen, sodass sie besser an unser Fassadenraster angepasst werden können. In der selbstgebauten Version sieht man immer wieder Fugen an Stellen, an denen es optisch nicht so schön ist, und das wird in der neuen Version nicht mehr der Fall sein.

better better better... There are several points that have been improved. An important aspect is that the trailer was custom-made for the new version 2.0. The vertical bars of the walls are now directly connected to the cross beams of the trailer, allowing loads to be better distributed. In the DIY version, the wall elements were only connected to the trailer frame. During my research, I found several tiny houses where this connection was made. However, it makes much more sense to connect the load-bearing elements of the house with the strongest points of the trailer. //NL Er zijn verschillende punten die zijn verbeterd. Een belangrijk aspect is dat de aanhanger op maat is gemaakt voor de nieuwe versie 2.0. De verticale balken van de wanden zijn nu rechtstreeks verbonden met de dwarsbalken van de aanhanger, waardoor lasten beter kunnen worden afgeleid. In de DIY-versie waren de wandelementen alleen verbonden met het aanhangwagenframe. Tijdens mijn research vond ik verschillende tiny houses waarbij deze verbinding werd gebruikt. Maar het is echter veel logischer om de dragende elementen van het huis te verbinden met de sterkste punten van de aanhanger. // DE Es gibt mehrere Punkte, die verbessert wurden. Ein wichtiger Aspekt ist, dass der Anhänger maßgefertigt wurde für die neue Version 2.0. Die vertikalen Balken der Wände sind nun direkt mit den Quertraversen des Anhängers verbunden, wodurch Lasten besser abgeleitet werden können. In der DIY-Version waren die Wandelemente lediglich mit dem Anhängerrahmen verbunden. Während meiner Recherche habe ich festgestellt, dass bei mehreren Tiny-Häusern diese Verbindungsmethode angewendet wurde. Es macht jedoch deutlich mehr Sinn, die tragenden Elemente des Hauses mit den stärksten Punkten des Anhängers zu verbinden.

How time flies... It's hard to believe that those photos are already almost two years old. It was taken in May 2022, so not quite, but by the time the professional version is really ready for renting, it will probably already be May. In comparison to the self-built version, I'm sometimes surprised how long it takes to realize the professional version. But hey, this version is definitely greatly improved. The design remains more or less the same, but everything is reworked, better elaborated, and statically calculated. The fact that version 2.0 of the mobile summer house is now being built by professionals will certainly make a huge difference. I'm already so excited to see the end result! //NL Het is moeilijk te geloven dat deze foto's al bijna twee jaar oud zijn. Ze zijn van mei 2022, dus nog niet precies twee jaar, maar tegen de tijd dat de professionele versie echt klaar is voor verhuur, zal het waarschijnlijk al mei zijn. In vergelijking met de zelfgebouwde versie ben ik soms verbaasd over hoe lang het duurt om de professionele versie te realiseren. Maar hé, deze versie is zeker enorm verbeterd. Het ontwerp blijft min of meer hetzelfde, maar alles is beter uitgewerkt en vooral statisch berekend. Ook het feit dat versie 2.0 van het mobile summer house nu wordt gebouwd door professionals, zal zeker een groot verschil maken. Ik ben al zo benieuwd naar het eindresultaat! //DE Kaum zu glauben, dass diese Fotos schon fast zwei Jahre alt sind. Es wurde im Mai 2022 aufgenommen, also noch nicht ganz zwei Jahre her, aber bis die professionelle Version wirklich fertig für die Vermietung ist, wird es wahrscheinlich schon Mai sein. Im Vergleich zur selbstgebauten Version bin ich manchmal überrascht, wie lange es dauert, die Profi-Version zu realisieren. Aber hey, auf jeden Fall ist diese Version extrem verbessert. Das Design bleibt zwar mehr oder weniger dasselbe, aber alles ist nochmal überarbeitet, besser ausgearbeitet und vor allem statisch berechnet. Auch die Tatsache, dass die Version 2.0 des mobile summer houses nun von Profis gebaut wird, wird natürlich einen enormen Unterschied machen. Ich bin schon total gespannt auf das Endergebnis!

happy new year... the beginning of the year is always a great moment to look back on the last year. The most special moment for us was the birth of our daughter at the beginning of the year. We are grateful for the precious moments with our family and friends, that we were able to travel quite a bit - especially now with the 4 of us - and the progress we have made over the year. Thanks a lot to everyone who supports us and here's to a wonderful, productive, surprising, and special new year for everyone!

... superhero - tiny house maybe you remember, a few months ago, my son and I had a lot of fun designing a superhero tiny house. I mean, how great would it be to just be able to fly anywhere you want with your own little vacation home. Call that a sustainable alternative to flying as it can fly with its own wings, haha... The big problem now is that he really thinks that the professional version of the mobile summer house (that is currently being built) will really be the superhero tiny house! Someone have a good idea on how to explain to a 4 year old that even mini houses can't fly? #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #superhero #comics

... a little review of our travels this year. Even though we only traveled with our self-built version of the mobile summer house this year, we had really cozy and fun experiences. Considering that we built everything in more or less 3 months, this version also works really well and we have already put a lot of kilometers behind us with it. I can hardly wait to travel with the professionally built version, where everything is really functional and carefully built. So exciting! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #camping #caravan

... published in @oudersvannu written by @livkrake The mobile summer house is published in a dutch parenting magazine. This lovely written article is about sustainable travelling with kids. It tells about our vacation in South Tyrol and the construction process of our self-built prototype. It tells a bit about how the idea came about and of course also focuses on what travelling with our tiny house hybrid is like for our two children. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #camping #campingmitkids #caravanvacation #interiordesign

a tiny house / caravan hybrid #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #caravaninspiration #caravan #holiday #camping

the frame ... the trailer as the base and the wooden framework are built now. The following step is the interior. Super excited how this will turn out! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #construction #wood #sustainability #architecture #caravan #camping

finally dutch... it finally worked to import the trailer. The first step to the professional version is now completed, and the foundation for the house is ready. In the end, the whole process of importing the trailer took just as long as it was building the trailer, but it's now done. The problem was that the official papers from Germany simply weren't signed, crazy mistake you wouldn't expect. Unfortunately, we only noticed this at the appointment with the RDW (the Netherlands Vehicle Authority), and of course, they sent us home. When we received the papers with a signature, we made another appointment. But then suddenly there weren't the right papers. I have no idea why it wasn't communicated at our first appointment, but now we were told that it would be best to have the trailer registered in Germany first, to someone from my family, and that it would then be much easier with these documents. It took a long time until we got an appointment in Germany. But in the end, it was really easy to import the trailer with these documents. Now, move on to the next step... #tinyhouse #caravan #buildingproject

the mobile summer house... we call it a tiny house / caravan hybrid, because it functions as a caravan and it's design is based on the concept of tiny houses. It is a sustainable concept, since it is made out of wood and recyclable polycarbonate panels. The first prototype is self-build. We already tested it on several vacations and drove more than 5000km with it. We really love the concept and want others to explore it. That's why currently it is being built professionally and it will be available to be rented out for the next camping season in 2024. Would you like to explore this way of camping? #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #house #travelling #travel #camping #caravaninspiration #caravanvacation #caravan #holiday #holidays #newideas #summerhome #summerhouse #summer #sustainability

waking up surrounded by nature... this weekend would be a perfect weekend to go camping again before fall really begins. It was pretty chilly on the way to school this morning, but when the sun comes out it's so wonderful! Waking up in the mobile summer house and sitting outside with a coffee, ideally with a great view, wouldn't be a bad idea. Nevermore, our weekend is already fully planned, but also with a lot of fun things! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #italy #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

never standing still... we love to be active on our vacation. It's not possible to relax on the beach with children anyway. At least definitely not at the age our children are right now. That's why we simply plan a lot of activities and day trips. We definitely always see a lot like that haha..

driving in the mountains... the route to this wonderful campsite was definitely a challenge and a good test for the mobile summer house. In order to have this fantastic view, we of course, first had to drive really high. The road was quite curvy and rather narrow in some places. Everything still worked out really well and our chauffeur Jaime got us up and down safely. He was sweating, while we enjoyed the view haha.. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer #instacamper #campinglovers #campinglove

so calming... just wanted to share this beautiful picture we took in Spain. I love it, because it exudes so much calm...don't you think?

It's super cozy.. there are still a lot of things on our to-do list to make the mobile summer house more beautiful and things that need to be improved. But I have to admit that I'm also a little proud of how cozy it has become. We really feel totally comfortable and although the room itself is relatively small, it always seems spacious. Due to the facade, it is always bright and light, which really gives a feeling of much more space. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campingnetherland #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #netherlandsholiday #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

the blooming heath fields.. this year I finally managed to see the heath fields blooming. It was really very beautiful, although unfortunately we didn't manage to really walk through the fields with our 4-year-old. The walk from the parking lot to the beginning of the fields was enough for him. But the whole park was very child-friendly, with a great number of playgrounds where you could always take a break in between. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campingnetherland #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #netherlandsholiday #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

what a lovely vacation... shortly before our vacation we were in doubt whether we should really go because the weather forecast was so bad. To be honest, bad weather camping is definitely not really our thing. But in the end we are super happy that we drove anyway. There were a few rain showers and a few cold nights, but the sun came out every day. Every day we saw beautiful things and had a lovely experience. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #italy #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

Update of the updated room tour... Sorry I just found a mistake with the video :D #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #italy #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

lovely sunset... on the way home we spent one night on a farm. For our son was is amazing, the owners were very kind people and the view was beautiful. We really enjoyed it here. In the morning we got fresh milk from the cows that literally spent the night next to us and the kids were also able to watch how were milked. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #italy #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

beautiful mountain view and a house... #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #italy #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

reflecting the environment.. personally I really like how the facade reflects the environment. It's definitely a matter of taste whether you like the plastic or not, I personally really like the combination of the white facade elements with the warm wood and then the reflective transparent panels used for the windows and doors. Depending on the environment, this always gives a different picture and the facade gets a slightly different color each time. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #caravan #campinglife #campingvibes #camping #caravan #architecture #nature #plasticrecycling #polycarbonate #facade #travellinggermany #travellingwithkids #caravaninspiration #campingtrip

we can't get enough of this view... living in a country where there are almost no mountains, we are happy to have a completely different environment right now. The photos don't really show how beautiful it is here.

Perfect start in the day... How lovely to wake up with this view, getting served a coffee by this amazing man ♡ #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #italy #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

standing in the middle of the mountains.. we are really enjoying being on a campsite in the mountains. All surrounding cities are about half an hour away. It's super quiet here, there are several hiking trails from here or people are out and about with their bikes. A great place to switch off! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #italy #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #southtyrol #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

the famous neuschwanstein castle... it was nice to see the castle in real life once. We parked in the parking lot signposted to the castle and walken up the hill to the castle. That went very well with a 4 year old and baby in the carrier. The path is paved, so it would probably work quite well even with a stroller. There was also a hut along the way where you can eat or buy snacks/drinks and of course a lot of souvenirs. There are masses of tourists walking up the same path, but when we were there it was still an ok amount. We didn't have tickets to enter the castle, they were sold out months in advance. So we continued walking to the 'Marienbrücke' to take this photo here. The bridge was built in 1845 and has of course been restored over the years. But here it was extremely crowded and it felt a bit strange to be standing on such an old bridge with so many people. Here we just took a quick photo and then made our way back because we definitely found it too crowded. To do it once was nice. Personally, I wouldn't go here again. But the Bavarian Allgäu in general is always worth a visit with its beautiful nature. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travellinggermany #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

What a beautiful lake.. at the Forggensee in the south of Germany it was really beautiful and this colors are just so impressive. The weather forecast was terrible before we left and we even considered canceling the holiday. In the end it rained from time to time, but we also had many hours of sunshine, and when the sun was shining, it was really nice and warm! The two men of the family also went swimming a couple of times. In the background pf the lake the famous Neuschwanstein Castle is also visible. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travellinggermany #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

How do you choose your camping location? We still don't have that much experience camping with a 'caravan' and are just trying out different options at the moment. The campsites we stayed at in Spain were quite luxurious. Here it almost felt more like camping in a resort, there was everything one can wish for: a supermarket, bakery, pool, slides, entertainment etc. We really liked it there, but having the sea right in front of our door and in general the Costa Brava plays a big role in that. Recently we went to a nature campsite for a weekend and loved it. It was really nice to have just the minimum you need and above all to enjoy nature and the greenery around you. Also the other people who were camping there were lovely and the atmosphere in general. It was definitely a big favorite for us. We tried out the @roadsurfer app on the way to our final holiday destination. Here one can find camp spots that are no typical campsites. We decided to stay one night at a winery and felt very comfortable there. In any case, we notice that we like camping much better outside of the typical campsite. We're not big fans of standing in a line next to the next camper. We are doing this sort of camping at the Forggensee. Although it's location is fantastic, directly next to the lake and the campsite itself is also clean, friendly people etc. However, we realize that we value our privacy and prefer the unconventional camping locations until now. If you have any tips for this type of campsite, we would be happy if you write them in the comments! ♡ #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travellinggermany #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

The kitchen is slowly getting ready... before the holiday we managed to get the kitchen doors ready. That makes a much better visual impression when you go into the summer house, because entering the caravan you immediately walk towards the kitchenette. Now the next step is to organize everything inside the kitchen cabinet, so that we have a drawer for cutlery, for example, and generally create more organized storage space. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travellinggermany #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

Waking up early... At least there was an advantage to being woken up at 6.30am. We rode with his bike through the vineyards to wake up nobody else. That was beautiful and otherwise we would not have made it before we continued our journey. On the way back we stopped by the bakery and chose delicious pastry, which is not available at home. Yummy! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travellinggermany #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

We had a great stay at a winery. We loved not staying at a typical campsite, but choosing an alternative that was a little out of the ordinary. We could choose a spot on a beautiful, spacious lawn. We really had a lot of privacy here, which was also due to the fact that we were here during the week. We loved being able to open our large window from the bed and have a view of the vineyards. The small town of Iphofen was a few minutes walk and had delicious wine and a few restaurants to choose from. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campinggermany #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travellinggermany #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

second (long) trip... this weekend we are going on our second longer trip with the mobile summer house. This time the four of us, including the baby. We have already made a test trip for a weekend, which worked out great. Unfortunately, the big one doesn't want to sleep in his bed upstairs, which was actually made especially for him. But he's never been the easiest with the sleeping. So he just slept with his mattress next to our bed. Let's see if it will work out at some point on vacation that he also sleeps in his bed. Otherwise we look forward to two weeks in the mountains, with hiking, swimming in the lake and a bit of sightseeing. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campingnetherland #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #netherlandsholiday #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

What a lovely place! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campingnetherland #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #netherlandsholiday #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #netherlands #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

Working on the street... on the one hand I still have to get used to that, on the other hand it's super interesting to see the reactions from the people who walk by. Most people wonder what exactly I'm working on and give super nice compliments. Today a woman came by and said that she thinks the mobile summer house is so great that it gives her goosebumps. That's a wonderful motivation to keep going! Right now I'm still busy fitting all windows with window handles and sealing some of them better. As a next step, the kitchenette will finally be made more beautiful, so that this area can also be better organized during the next holiday. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

What a year!  We started the year with a few months in Chile to visit family there and travelled to some beautiful places!  After that we came back to the Netherlands, enjoyed a great summer here, got the wonderful news that we are getting a new family member for 2023 and of course we had exciting months building the mobile summer house, which we then tested during a great holiday on the Costa Brava...  So in 2023 we will continue with exciting changes and hopefully we can inspire more people to go on holidays with a mobile summer house once the next one is finished!  Many thanks to everyone who made this year special and for all the great support!  We wish you all a wonderful year 2023 ♡ #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #travel #chiletravel #chile #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

Yay.. first article about the mobile summer house! ♡ Check link in bio

How is it like to drive the mobile summer house? That's also a question I've often been asked. Our trip to Spain went really well. The caravan was super stable on the road and we sometimes even forgot that it was attached to our car. Because the little house was built on a new trailer, which has 2 axles and brakes, we had a good base and it was safer on the road than some older caravans. However, we only drove the whole way at around 100 km/h. We also got a navigation system beforehand, which was specially developed for driving a caravan, so that the right paths were also shown to us. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

How to make camping more eco-friendly? When designing and building the mobile summer house, I often dealt with the topic of how to build it as sustainable as possible, using as many renewable or at least recyclable materials as possible. But also while using the mobile summer house, the camping trip should be eco-friendly. One decision we have therefore made is to use a composting toilet from @meinetrenntoilette so we don't need any chemical products. We are definitely super happy with this decision! Do you have any tips for eco-friendly camping? #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #campervirals #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #movingarchitecture #campingtrip #campingvibes #sustainability #sustainabledesign #recyclebuildingmaterials #sustainablecamping #trenntoilette #duurzaamdesign

What's next? A lot of people ask what I have planned for next.  Since we really enjoyed our vacation in our mobile summer house and we got a lot of positive feedback, I'm busy planning the construction of a new one.  But this time it will be professionally built.  That's why I'm busy contacting a lot of different people and trying to explain the project as best possible.  Before construction, the design will be checked for its load-bearing capacity and if needed, adjusted so that everything is 100% safe.  Then we will hopefully be able to rent out the new mobile summer house for the next camping season and hopefully others will also have a wonderful holiday with it! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #cabin #cabinlove #cabinporn #movingarchitecture #campingtrip #campingvibes #sustainableliving #duurzaamleven #sustainabledesign #duurzaaminterieur

What is it? Is it a DIY caravan or a tiny house or what? Yes... good question! To be honest I haven't found a great way to name it yet either. A hybrid of a tiny house and caravan is probably the best answer. The Dutch Vehicle Authority has officially registered it as a caravan, but this is also possible with a tiny house, which may never be used as a caravan. The design is based on the tiny house concept, but I wont dare to call it just a tiny house because there is a completely different idea behind this concept.  We have no plans to sell our house and downsize our living space, this one is made for vacations only.  It is built with a very light facade, making it fairly easy to transport, like a caravan.  But in form and material it takes up the idea of ​​a tiny house again.  It's made of wood, which makes it more sustainable since we just used wood certified with the FSC label. Even though the facade is made of polycarbonate, it's said to be 100% recyclable. So in the end the name: mobile summer house is perhaps the most appropriate description.  It doesn't give it a label at all, but it definitely describes its function. #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #nature #campingtrip #campingvibes #summer

How do you spend your (camping-)vacation? At the camping fair in Utrecht yesterday @kampeerencaravanjaarbeurs, I saw some really nice caravans and campervans. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of the typical caravan or motorhome. Of course there are exceptions and you certainly have great comfort, but for me the design is often old-fashioned and there doesn't seem to be much development to move towards sustainability or innovation.  I find the, as @caravanity_nl calls it, re-design of old caravans visually much more appealing and more durable. However, where I heard the term sustainability and innovation the most was with campervans.  I personally think the concept of @amstervan_official is very pretty and contemporary in design, with a big plus that natural materials were used as much as possible.  The campervan from @ventje_camper is also beautiful furnished and even won an award for sustainability.  So there is definitely development taking place in this area in the camping world. No wonder this type of camping is popular with younger generations. For us personally, with a 3 year old and a second child on the way, it is not an option due to the space. That's why we looked for another visually appealing, as sustainable as possible and still comfortable solution and developed our @mobile.summer.house So far we are super happy with this decision and had a fantastic first holiday with it.  We are already looking forward to the next camping season! #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #movingarchitecture #campingtrip #campingvibes #designeronholiday #acampar

a little summary from the whole construction of the caravan #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #womanconstruction #homeonwheels #womanpower #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #movingarchitecture #campingtrip #campingvibes #designeronholiday

one more look inside..as mentioned before, still a lot of work to do here #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #follow #campingtrip #nature #beautiful #summer

breakfast is getting served ♡ #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #movingarchitecture #campingtrip #campingvibes #designeronholiday #acampar

would love to have my coffee with this view every morning ♡ #tinyhouse #tinyhouses #tinyhome #caravan #campinglife #camping #camperlife #mobilehome #mobilehouse #summerhouse #summerhome #vacation #ecodesign #diy #diyhome #homeonwheels #viaje #campervirals #travelwithkids #reisenmitkindern #travelpregnant #cabin #cabinlove #naturelovers #cabinporn #movingarchitecture #campingtrip #campingvibes #nature #summer