Van Dwelling

Yesterday, we showed you the very first van conversion by Recycle Inn, and today we want to show off their most recent creation! You can see how much their carpentry skills have improved since their first conversion, but how the warmth of their style still comes through. This Mercedes Sprinter L2H3 was converted for a [...]

This awesome couple set out to build their first van primarily out of recycled materials — and they succeeded! “Woody” taught them a lot about what a van needed to be a practical and functional full-time living space. After living in him for about 6 months, they bounced around other tiny spaces and ultimately decided [...]

Tenaj and Tino were world travelers, always going to new places and enjoying exploration. But when the world shut down, Tenaj was finally able to convince Tino to get a Sprinter van and convert it into their full-time home! Their beautiful build-out includes dark cabinets, textured walls, and bold bursts of colors. There are two [...]

The founders of Vanning in Plain Sight came from a background of hotel work, which means each of their vans is designed to be a “hotel on wheels” combining luxury and comfort with the ease of traveling wherever your heart takes you. They definitely succeed in their latest build that’s for sale now. The moment [...]

When Lisa was paralyzed at 14, it took a long time for her to find herself doing what she loved again — going outdoors! But eventually, she was able to play basketball at the Paralympian level and even won 6 gold medals during her tenure. A shoulder injury, however, left her lost again and in [...]

If you’re looking for a classic car that’s made for adventure, then check out this 1988 Chevrolet G20 Conversion Van that’s for sale out of Los Angeles, California for $18,000. This van looks like it is in excellent condition and includes features like a solar power system, a new mattress, all bedding, a rug, and [...]

While plenty of people don’t want an indoor bathroom in their van conversion, it’s refreshing to see options for those people who need a daily shower! The Louise is a fancy conversion with a faux marble backsplash, shower room, and well-appointed kitchen. The dinette has seating for two and there are plenty of upper cabinets [...]

Stephanie went from #buslife dream to reality in just a year, meticulously planning out “Sarge,” her future full-time bus home. She chose a more masculine exterior in order to throw off any would-be thieves, but the inside is 100% her own simple style with bold accents like a black back wall and stunning wallpaper. Since [...]

Meet the Tristan, a gorgeous professional van conversion from Bemyvan. This “B van” as they call it is specifically designed for off-grid living and boondocking! Built in a 2022 Sprinter, you won’t have to worry about any mechanical issues. The van features double swivel chairs, a flip-up countertop, a cooktop, a mini sink, and a [...]

One of the awesome things to happen over the past two years is the influx of remote work opportunities that are allowing people to have more location flexibility. That’s seen in Kristine & Brandon’s #vanlife story. One works as a CPA and the other as a recruiter, and both are able to work full-time in [...]

The Fern Campervan is a one-of-a-kind van build that’s available to rent out of the sunny seaside town of Hastings in the UK. It was converted by Project Yonder. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or small families, the Fern Campervan sleeps up to three with a double and single bed. It has a kitchen and [...]

In this post, you’ll see a van conversion with a pull-out outdoor kitchen. It was built by Sunshine Coast Van Fit Outs in Queensland, Australia, and originally featured here. What do you think of their slide-out outdoor kitchen feature? Don’t miss other interesting tiny homes like this one – join our FREE Tiny House Newsletter for [...]

Nate and Maud might be one of the most adorable couples we’ve seen before! After meeting in Thailand just before the world shut down and then getting married so they could stay together, the couple chose to build out a van and hit the road with their full-time remote jobs. And they have no intentions [...]

One of the things I love about Sunshine Coast Van Fit Outs is the use of large drawers, rather than open space, in the garage area. It can be a challenge to crawl under the bed to find what you’ve stored down there, so the drawers allow you to see everything and access it easily! [...]

Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Sunshine Coast Van Fit Outs in Queensland, Australia. They do gorgeous professional van conversions that are bright, beachy, and ingenious. This is their latest build called “Margo the Commuter.” Margo features one of the cleverest designs I’ve seen in a van, with a full pull-out kitchen that includes [...]

Joseph’s brother had been living in a van, and Joseph wanted to get on that bandwagon. So, he rented out his house on Airbnb and bought a Storyteller van that he now lives in full-time! He also works full-time at the local Airport, so his van is both his commuting vehicle and his home on [...]

This adorable family started their nomadic lifestyle in a bus — but it was too big for them! Originally, the couple was looking for freedom, tired of working tirelessly to afford rent in LA. Then they traded the bus for a minivan and absolutely loved traveling and the lower cost of living. With their daughter [...]

Seth was tired of paying crazy money in California to have crazy roommates. So he decided to save up some money and then jump into #vanlife instead! His pine-clad Sprinter interior features a micro kitchen with a removable stove top and a bench seating set up that converts to a bed when he wants it. [...]

Sam’s job requires her to be present while she’s on duty, so full-time van-life was out of the question for her. But, she hated the thought of not traveling and taking advantage of her younger years, so she had a weekender van converted out by a builder! What’s super cool is she’s able to rent [...]

This is a “used” van conversion looking for its next owners. The design was meant to look and feel like a micro-apartment, with all the luxuries of home, including a toilet and an expandable shower! The light wood used throughout keeps the place feeling especially open. In the daytime, the back area can transform from [...]

This is probably the first time we’ve seen an archway inside a van conversion, and Bohdivan does it well! They use lime paint to create a plaster-style texture all around an arched feature wall that separates the living/kitchen area from the bedroom. The result is truly stunning! This van is brimming with features, from the [...]

Cristin calls herself the “Badass Brunette” on social media, and you’ll see why after watching this video tour of her Overlander 4×4 Truck Camper that she’s been living in for the past year. Originally, living full-time on the road was only going to be a temporary adventure, but by putting herself out there, Cristin was [...]

Back in high school, Alexandria dreamed of van life and travel via her Pinterest board, but it took the events of 2020, a job change, and a lot of gusto to get her to sell her vehicle and purchase her Ford Transit that she now calls home! Alexandria isn’t afraid to be honest about the [...]

Like so many other Americans, Heidi was trapped in the 9 to 5, working hard to climb the ladder and get ahead. But when she started listening to van life and travel podcasts, she quickly realized that her life was never-changing, and she felt stuck. So, she quit her job and bought a van! Her [...]

Laurén might just have the best of both worlds — she owns her own little farmhouse in South Carolina where she stays during the nice weather, and when winter hits, she hops in her converted Ram Promaster to chase the sun. Her variety of remote work both for her family’s business and Tiny Home Tours [...]