Sharing a tiny closet, a chest-style fridge, and a 44-square-foot bathroom took some getting used to. As former backpackers, we were already pros at traveling full-time, but the first six months of tiny living felt claustrophobic even for us.
We had to establish rules and boundaries, such as letting only one person in the kitchen area at a time, and new ways to communicate our needs.
Since neither of us had lived in any kind of RV or motor home before, we had to learn about the ins and outs of boondocking — camping in a vehicle without water, sewage, or electrical connections — and some days it felt impossible to keep calm. It took us about six months to get into the swing of things and establish a routine that worked well for both of us.