Wilderness Vans’ Broad Arrow Seat 2.0 is a heavy-duty folding bench-bed built for van conversions, with integrated seat belts, ISOFIX child anchors, and three widths to fit any floor plan.
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2023 Honda Odyssey Camper Build for Two
Horizon Camper Builds has just unveiled their latest “Level 3” conversion for the 2023 Honda Odyssey. Designed to fit models from 2018 to the present, this clever build transforms a standard minivan into a fully functional home on wheels for two, featuring a removable bed system and a robust off-grid power setup. Image courtesy of [...]
Living Full-Time in a Tesla Model X
Meet Nico Murillo, a former Tesla Production Supervisor who turned a life-altering layoff into a 50-state adventure. After losing his job in April 2024, Nico decided to move into his 2021 Tesla Model Y full-time, custom-converting it into what he calls the “World’s First Tesla Van.” Image courtesy of Nico Murillo on YouTube A 50-State [...]
Camping in the ‘Aronado’ for the Last Time
Mavrik Joos, better known as Mav, is saying a nostalgic farewell to one of his most unique and fan-favorite vehicles: the “Aronado.” In his latest video, he takes this vintage, futuristic-looking camper out for one final adventure on the shores of Lake Superior before it heads to a new owner. Image courtesy of Mav on [...]
He Turned a 10-Ton Semi-Truck Into an Off-Grid Tiny House with an Elevator Bed and Sky Balcony
Most van lifers are trying to squeeze a life into 60 square feet. Waldemar took a different approach entirely. He bought a massive 10-ton MAN commercial delivery truck — originally an airport transport vehicle from Frankfurt, Germany with only 100,000 km on an engine rated for 1.5 million — and spent a year and a [...]
The Tiger XL AWD: A Rare Astro-Based Four-Season Adventure RV
Among compact adventure vehicles, few have the cult following of the Tiger XL AWD. Built on the Chevrolet Astro all-wheel-drive chassis, it fits a wet bath, a full galley, and sleeping for several people into a footprint barely longer than a minivan. Only around 45 are believed to survive worldwide, which is why examples like [...]
How to Build a Better DIY Van Lift Bed
Jimmy and Natalie are back with an essential guide on building a DIY elevator bed for your van. After their first version failed, they decided to start from scratch and build a better one using extruded aluminum. This new and improved design offers greater stability and durability, proving that even a failure can lead to [...]
