Chad was flipping homes on the West Coast, but the cost of living was getting out of hand. Someone suggested vanlife to him, and at first he balked at the idea of living in a van post-40-years-old. But when he found out he could design and plan the whole thing, he got interested. Due to [...]
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Her Van Conversion Has a Clever Indoor Shower
Anjali graduated from college and wanted to travel, so she built out her first van to let her see some of the country. Then her job as a software engineer went remote in 2020, and she decided to build a bigger and better van (named Vinny). Now she travels in her van and also owns [...]
Cynthia & Her Dog in Their Ford Transit Connect Conversion
Cynthia had been thinking of going tiny for a while, but she was initially nervous about telling her grown children and friends about her idea. But she conquered her fear, bought a Ford Transit Connect, and converted it all herself! She made sure her conversion fit her lifestyle and her 60-pound dog. She has a [...]
10 Years Sober in His Uhaul Tiny Home Conversion
James was excited to be sober, but he was facing homelessness again due to rent issues. That’s when he found a UHaul and spent a whole year watching YouTube videos to help him convert it into his own home. He really prioritized a comfortable bathroom and plenty of water storage. He has a standard 32×32 [...]
Miles O’ Smiles: $3K School Bus Conversion with Dog Lounge and Solar Power
Johnny got his bus for $3,000—and it needed a lot of work, especially regarding rust! A year and a half later, he was able to move into his truly beautiful skoolie, which he calls Miles O’ Smiles. He made sure to keep his two large dogs in mind when building, creating a comfortable under-bed lounge [...]
Breaking Free from Society’s Expectations: One Man’s Van Conversion Journey
This man had been chasing a bigger paycheck his whole life, just like he had been told to, but eventually, he decided that wasn’t what was making him happy so he chose to convert a van instead! Now he lives full-time, traveling around Germany’s Black Forest and enjoying nature and simple living. Take a look [...]
Kyle’s Luxury Sprinter Van Conversion: Black, Gold, and Hexagon Ceiling Lights
Most van conversions follow a familiar playbook: light wood, white walls, earthy tones, and that “boho beach cottage” aesthetic that dominates social media. Kyle Canady threw that playbook out the window. His Mercedes Sprinter conversion looks like it belongs in a boutique hotel rather than a campground, with a bold black, white, and gold color [...]
