# Converted Firetruck Homes This Home on Wheels Was Made from a 1953 GMC firetruck By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-20 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converted-firetruck References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/firetruck-home-on-wheels/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) Most mobile homes are made with the intention of, as their name suggest, being mobile, however professional snowboarder Austin Smith created his [converted firetruck home on wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramblenook-camper) for the exact opposite purpose. Smith wanted a space where he could stay sedentary in the parking lot by Mount Bachelor in Oregon -- ensuring he can wake up with as close proximity to the slopes as possible. His home is unique in the sense that it was fashioned from an old 1953 [GMC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hummer-ev-earthcruiser-camper) firetruck, and comes complete with a surprisingly large living space and a kitchen. The interior of this firetruck home is heated by a wood burning stove. With rising cost of living, [compact and mobile homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-house-of-wheels) are becoming more prevalent and popular among North America as a cost-effective solution that allows people with lower income to become home owners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Converted Firetruck Homes:** The trend of converting old firetrucks into mobile homes provides a unique and creative housing solution for those seeking mobility and affordability. - **Compact and Mobile Homes:** The trend towards compact and mobile homes addresses the rising cost of living and provides a cost-effective solution for individuals with lower incomes to become homeowners. - **Wood Burning Stoves in Mobile Homes:** The trend of incorporating wood burning stoves in mobile homes offers an alternative heating solution that is both environmentally friendly and efficient. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Home Manufacturing:** The mobile home manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of converting old firetrucks into homes by specializing in retrofitting and customizing firetruck conversions. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore the market potential of compact and mobile homes as an affordable housing option, targeting lower-income individuals and first-time homebuyers. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can find disruptive innovation opportunities in developing more efficient and sustainable heating solutions for mobile homes, such as wood burning stoves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Material Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contihome.md) - [Bohemian Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-birdy.md) - [Space-Saving Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levi-kelly.md) - [Refined Off-Grid Trailer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-vehicle-gt39.md) - [Off-Grid Truck Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auriga-explorer.md) - [Carbon Fiber Expedition Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truckhouse-bcr.md) - [Compact Portable Spacious Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivia-summit.md) - [Space-Saving Compact Portable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kootenay.md) - [Off-Grid Mobile Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offgrid-mobile-home.md)