A family of 5 lives in a 300-square-foot tiny house on wheels

The couple made the decision to downsize right after the birth of their first child.

"We got a call from Rusty's work three weeks after our first son was born, asking us if we were interested in working across the country for a few months," Autumn told Insider.

"We decided that day that we would buy a trailer, pack our stuff, and make the trek from California to Virginia."

Today, they live in the trailer with their three children: Bear, Oak, and Sunny.

The Baileys chose a toy hauler as their new home, which is a trailer that features a large opening in the back that is designed to haul cargo on and off. 

The trailer took 12 weeks to renovate, with Autumn doing the majority of the renovation work while her husband was away at work for five to six days at a time.

"When Rusty was home, we tackled as much as we could as well," Autumn told Insider.

The large windows give the family natural light, which makes the space feel larger.

Autumn also told Insider the master bedroom is her favorite part of the house since it opens up.

"The best thing about having a toy hauler is that the back completely opens up, so we spend a lot of time out in the back, hanging out as a family and watching sunsets," Autumn told Insider.

"One of the biggest space savers was putting our queen mattress on the bunk system in our bedroom," Autumn told Insider.

"The system brings our bed to the ground at night, and during the day, we raise it to the ceiling to open up the space."

The moving bed gives the family additional space to spend time together.

The living room features a couch, as well as built-in shelving and a television.

Shiplap siding makes the space feel cozy.

Charcoal counters with wood tops make the space feel large, while a statement rug and additional decor add to the homey feel.

The kitchen features all the amenities of a larger space despite its small size, including an oven and refrigerator.

The room features a built-in bed and space for the kids to play, as well as shelving.

"Although there are plenty of people who choose this lifestyle because it can be 'cheap' or 'debt-free,' we don't fit into that box for a few reasons," Bailey said.

"We bought our trailer brand new, and we follow my husband's work, so a lot of the time we get sent to places that cost a lot more to live in. Between our trailer payments and the RV parks we stay at throughout the year, we don't save much."

"But we knew this going into it and didn't have expectations of living a debt-free life," Bailey added. "We did it because we wanted to stay together as a family while my husband works."

"It always makes me laugh a little because our trailer has allowed us to have all kinds of backyards and places to experience and learn about and grow as a family," she said.

"I find my biggest challenge is finding space for just myself when I need some alone time," she said.

"A husband and wife and three kids aged four and under can get a little crazy sometimes in 300 square feet. You need to get creative when you need to regroup and reground."

"My current go-to is the bathroom," she added.

"It's been so amazing seeing our children grow and thrive outside of the box," she said. "It actually feels so natural to me."

"My parents traveled the country in a renovated International Harvester bus gold and crystal mining when we were young, so nomadic living is close to home for us," Bailey added.

"We originally started this journey thinking that we'd do it for five years or so, and then settle down and be done with it," Autumn told Insider.

"But we celebrate year four this month, and we don't see an end in sight!"

"Living this way has given us the opportunity to not only make a living but raise our children together, and it's been such a blessing to us. We're looking forward to the years to come," she added.

You can follow Autumn on Instagram here.

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