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 [...]
Van Conversions
Family of 5’s Off Grid Adventure Van with Bunk Beds
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 [...]
Farmhouse Van Conversion: 2015 Ford Transit 350HD Turbodiesel For Sale, CO
Are you looking for a unique, handcrafted van conversion filled with character? This DIY build includes self-proclaimed “Bavarian-farmhouse/Bee-Hive/Steam-Punk/Nautical themes” for a warm and inviting home on wheels! This van has a fixed bed set-up and a dinette that seats two. The passenger seat swivels and has a small epoxied wood table for additional eating/workspace. The [...]
Paralympian’s Wheelchair Accessible Van: Ford Transit with Hydraulic Lift Bed and Adaptive Features
Lisa Franks thought her athletic career was over when a spinal cord injury left her in a wheelchair at 14 years old. But Paralympians visited her and showed her she could find new ways to pursue her passions. She went on to compete in three Paralympic Games and earn seven medals. A later shoulder injury [...]
Van Conversion by Tiny Planet Group
Tiny Planet Group is a luxury van conversion company in Sacramento, California, which recently completed this stunning 2023 Mercedes Sprinter build-out! They chose a white and sand-colored interior that was crisp and clean. As you might imagine from the $170,346 price tag, this van comes with all the upgrades: an incredible solar and battery system, [...]
Married Woman Traveling Solo For Healing!
Tracey is a remarkable woman in a happy marriage who hit the road solo a few years ago to heal her inner child and work on finding herself. Her nomadic life has transformed her, and despite losing her RV to a fire, she didn’t give up on travel and instead poured her heart into a [...]
The Caravan Van Meetup in Colorado: June 6-10
If you’re a nomad living in a van, RV, overlander, or another type of mobile house on wheels, The Caravan is an incredible meet-up in Naturia, Colorado on June 6-10, 2024. The packed schedule includes events for everyone — from cooking classes to a cold plunge to a repair outpost to a self-defense class! There [...]