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 [...]
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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 [...]
Couple Doing Weekend Van Life Before Going Full Time
“Take what’s important to you, put it in your van, and see the world.” That’s the advice Angie and Tommie give to others considering a van conversion. The couple uses it for weekend trips and vacations, but they may bite the bullet and downsize entirely someday. That’s why they took great pains to make the [...]
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 [...]
Custom Van Conversion with Wet Bath and Dishwasher: Downsizing After Divorce
Caitlin left a large traditional home after a divorce and moved into a custom-built van conversion that met all her needs. She credits the transition with improving her mental health, finding freedom in downsizing and minimizing her belongings. Despite going tiny, she didn’t sacrifice comfort. Her van, named “Vanastasia,” features a wet bathroom with an [...]
