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Compact SUV with a built-in bed for outdoor adventures and small space living.

VanLab Releases Compact SUV Conversion Kit

You might remember our post on VanLab from a couple of years ago, and since then the company has expanded its offerings. It most recently released this super simple IKEA-style kitchen and bed kit that fits easily into 76 different SUVs! The kit goes in without any fasteners, so it can be removed without causing [...]

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Portable tiny house vehicle parked near red rock formations, showcasing off-grid living and adventur.

Manfred The Epic Family Overlander

Michael, Fluer, and their children, Given and Julie, are traveling the world in their incredible 4×4 Overlander. They’ve shipped this incredible rig across the ocean so they could explore North America after spending a couple of years in Europe. They’ve been on the road since 2019, and the house they’ve created is truly spectacular! It [...]

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Compact van for family van life adventure in South Africa.

Family of 4’s South African Van Life

Matt, Amy, and their two young children live full-time in their van conversion, which they built themselves in South Africa. The van has an innovative bed set-up in the back, which allows all four of them to get some shut-eye! The kitchen occupies a large portion of the van, allowing the family to cook great [...]

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Overlanding truck camper in a remote desert landscape with mountains in the background.

Their Ultimate Overlanding Truck Camper

Brittany and Jay are the proud owners of their ultimate overlanding truck camper, which allows them to off-road and boondock for up to two weeks at a time. They use Starlink, a generator, and extra propane/fuel storage to let them stay on the trails and still work “normal” jobs. Because Jay was formerly a chef, [...]

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Detachable truck camping bed for adventure travel and small space freedom.

Upgrading to a Detachable Truck Camping Bed for Adventure Travel

Johnny recently upgraded to a detachable truck camping bed to enhance his adventure sports travels. A couple of years prior, he hopped on the nomadic life train by building out a shuttle bus conversion to pursue adventure sports. And while that setup worked, he decided the bus-plus-car was too long, and he wanted something he [...]

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Rugged Mercedes-Benz van designed for off-grid adventures and luxurious van life experiences.

Davey Jackson by Off Highway Van: Rugged Luxury Van Life

While we love showing off budget builds and how creative people can be with just a little bit of money and a lot of heart, sometimes it’s fun to see what tiny can look like when you aren’t worried about the bank account. This luxury rig from Off Highway Van is their newest design called [...]

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Surf shack tiny house built on a box truck with steps leading to the entrance.

His Surf Shack Box Truck Tiny House

Scott has been surfing on this famous California beach for 50 years and has plenty of experience with boats and RVs, so when the rules about the size of vehicles allowed on the beach changed, he decided to downsize. He wasn’t planning on building something himself, but with the shutdowns of 2020, he decided to [...]

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