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Couple with dog in front of a DIY van conversion in snowy forest setting.

From Canada to Cancún in Their DIY Ram Promaster

Hayley and Jake got their first taste of vanlife on a vacation to Iceland, where they traveled in a minivan for two weeks. When they got home, they grabbed a prebuilt 1985 campervan for traveling, but decided they’d love something more personalized if they were going to live on the road full-time. Below you’ll see [...]

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Compact van interior with a couple and baby, featuring a Murphy bed for versatile small space living.

Couple & Baby in Southwest-Inspired Van with a Murphy Bed

Mariajose, Chase, & their baby daughter Isla all live in this awesome sprinter van. Before they had a baby, the couple had lived nomadically for four years — first in a skoolie and then in a van. Some people thought they’d settle down after having a child, but instead they’re working on renovating the van [...]

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Man enjoying life next to a converted van in a small space lifestyle.

His Astro Van Life (And Now He Lives on a Bicycle)

Caleb was in college when he realized college wasn’t for him, and he needed a new direction. A friend urged him to just go for something, so he converted the back of his Subaru and started traveling. Eventually, he upgraded to his DIY Astro Van which he lived in for another year. The video below [...]

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Compact van life interior with cozy sleeping area and floral decor.

Flight Attendant’s Clever Van Life

Samantha was flying around the world, paying for an apartment she rarely used, and she knew something had to give. When the events of 2020 shut down travel, she bought a van and converted it in 3 months. It’s been the best option for her, allowing her to bring “home” to the airport, so it’s [...]

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Ambulance conversion tiny house with laundry chute, set in scenic outdoor landscape.

Their Stealthy Ambulance Conversion with Laundry Chute

Seth was already converting a rig when he met Christy, but when they got married, she wasn’t interested in living in a vehicle. Eventually, however, she warmed up to the idea, and they ended up converting an ambulance together, so they could see more of the United States. While they removed the name “ambulance” from [...]

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Cozy tiny house bus interior with Murphy bed and compact kitchen.

Their $22K Bus Conversion with a Murphy Bed

Aaron and his wife Sarah live full-time in the 2002 Chevy Express 2500 that he converted for just $22k (including the $6k for the bus itself). He had always dreamed of traveling, so he could enjoy all kinds of adventure sports, and was lucky enough to find a partner who loved the same things. Amazingly, [...]

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Shabby-chic farmhouse van interior with cozy kitchen setup.

Her Shabby-Chic Farmhouse Van For Weekend Trips

Aries Soul Traveler loved traveling but couldn’t keep dropping $600 for a weekend stay in a hotel. When she found vanlife, it seemed like the perfect solution — her own budget-friendly hotel room on wheels! She lives in a townhome and takes her van on adventures during the weekends (and vacations). She hired a local [...]

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