Dyllan was super successful in her work and making good money, when she realized she wasn’t fulfilled in life. Having been able to pay off her student loans and save, she was in a good place to quit, build out a van and start traveling with her dog Juniper. After driving 30,000 miles across the [...]
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“Soft and Sweet” Van Conversion for Salon CEO
Since she was young, Jenn has always been hustling — working multiple jobs and rarely slowing down. She became the CEO of a chain of her own salons right as March 2020 shut down Chicago for three months. With all that time to finally stop and reflect, Jenn realized she was ready to pivot. Most [...]
Yoga Teacher’s DIY 4-Window Skoolie
Paul was working in corporate sales and found himself less and less satisfied with life. When he came across van life online, he was inspired! He bought the van and spent two years converting it while he was still working. He moved in right before March 2020 planning to teach yoga. While solo travel during [...]
Life in her Micro Transit Connect Van Conversion
If you’ve ever been in the back of a Ford Transit Connect, you know they are SMALL. But somehow Mia has maximized every square inch in her build and made it seem far roomier! Her compact kitchen setup makes it easy for her to grab a morning cup of coffee, and her couch quickly becomes [...]
Indie Electronica Duo’s Micro Van Conversion
Christy and Mike of The Traveling Vuzz were first inspired to get into tiny life when they started their Indie Electronica Duo while traveling Europe. They didn’t want to lose that adventure and decided to convert a van. Unfortunately, personal tragedy struck midway through their van build, leaving Christy needing time to regroup before they [...]
Van Conversion with Closet & Murphy Bed
Jess & Shawn wanted to get into #vanlife to make it easier to chase their rock climbing dreams. It took a bit of convincing for Jess to see herself living in a van, but with the promise of a giant closet and lots of Pinterest inspiration, she got on board. Their bus features an awesome [...]
2018 Mercedes Sprinter 170 Van Conversion with Rooftop Deck and Aluminess Upgrades
This 2018 Mercedes Sprinter 170 van conversion features extensive Aluminess exterior upgrades including a front bumper, rear door-mounted storage boxes, side ladder, and perforated roof rack with an 80-inch open deck area behind the solar panels. The birch plywood interior includes bench seating, a fixed bed, and a kitchenette with two-burner propane cooktop, stainless steel [...]