DIY

This was a very lightly used Vista Boho that ESCAPE had substantially rebuilt before reselling — and the list of what was replaced is the story. New siding, a new door, and a new metal roof with a long warranty outside; new flooring and a new couch inside. That matters more than a cosmetic refresh. [...]

You’d never know by the stealthy exterior that this 2019 Ram Promaster is an incredible cabin on wheels! When the doors open, you step inside a cozy space decked with wood finishes and a wood burning stove for maximum comfort. Originally built by the owners as a “ski wagon,” this van has been a resting [...]

While it’s fun to see brand-new vans luxuriously outfitted with all the latest technology, that kind of rig is a pipe dream for most of us. But this $10,000 DIY conversion of a 1991 Ford Econoline is far more attainable—and inspiring! The team at Tiny Home Tours purchased this van for $5,000 and spent another [...]

This family of five lives full-time in their 40-foot school bus conversion, but it doesn’t always allow them to get to remote, off-grid locations. So they built out a van conversion which they use for short trips away from the bus. That said, they spent 11 weeks in the van — with three kids and [...]

Two friends built this one together in Donnelly, Idaho — one bringing RV experience, the other building experience — and that combination shows in how thoroughly it was set up to operate. It sold fully furnished and move-in ready, complete with cleaning and maintenance guides and a door code, which tells you it had been [...]

Manon spent 15 years moving from place to place, never staying anywhere for long. Eventually, that nomadic lifestyle led her to van life, where she lived full-time for two years. While she loved the freedom, colder winters pushed her to look for something a bit more comfortable—without giving up her independence. Using her cabinet-making skills, [...]