Now, this is an inspirational van life story! Caleigh was born with cystic fibrosis, a medical condition that attacks the lungs. She spent the majority of her childhood and adult life seriously ill, and in and out of the hospital. After not one, but two double lung transplants, she was finally well enough to enjoy [...]
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MWB 2017 Mercedes Sprinter by Byron Bay Van Fitouts in Australia
While plenty of people build their campervans, not everyone has that initial build turn into an incredible business that has now converted 40 different mobile spaces into homes on wheels! But that’s the story of Gina and Matty, who own and operate Byron Bay Van Fitouts in Australia. We got the chance to interview them [...]
2023 Cedar Cabin Sprinter Van Conversion
Hey there, fellow tiny house and van life enthusiasts! Today, I stumbled upon a listing that made me do a bit of a double-take, and I just had to share it with you. Imagine hitting the open road, with all the comforts of home packed into a sleek, modern van. Sounds like a dream, right? [...]
The Fat Pony Hideaway: an Off-Grid Cabin on Wheels
This off-grid cabin on wheels, The Fat Pony Hideaway is a 1983 Mercedes 608D box truck cabin located in Devon, UK. With the capacity to sleep up to four people, the box truck tiny home accommodates 2 adults and 2 children over the age of 8, ensuring that the entire family can revel in the [...]
Live More Campervans: Custom Van Builder near Atlanta Georgia
Introducing Live More Campervans: Your Gateway to Adventure-Ready Vans. Are you ready to embark on a journey where freedom meets mobility? Look no further than Live More Campervans, a premier custom van builder based just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Live More Campervans specializes in turning your travel dreams into reality, offering a range of layouts [...]
Photographer’s $40k Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro
Riley started his nomadic life living out of his CRV, but after discovering how much he enjoyed nomadic life, he decided to purchase a Volkswagen Vanagon Syncro. He lived in it for some time without any upgrades, but when he got some garage space for three months, he was able to do his full build-out. [...]
Freedom on the Road in Her Van Conversion
Abby’s love for an adventurous lifestyle led her to convert her own van! She fit a bike, paddleboard, camping gear, and tools under her bed, so she can enjoy the outdoors. Her conversion was a DIY build, that cost her $37,000. She used plenty of reclaimed materials to keep costs down, but the van’s aesthetic [...]
Peace Love and Vans – Epic Florida Camper Van Gathering
Are you a dedicated van lifer or just curious about the van life movement? Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Peace Love & Vans Florida, taking place from February 16 to 19, 2024, at the picturesque Withlacoochee River Park in Florida. Presented by Vanlife Outfitters, this event promises to be one of the largest [...]
From Nurse to Yoga Teacher Van Life
Mary grew up camping and enjoying the outdoors, so after graduation, she was excited to move to Arizona, get a job in nursing, and spend her free time exploring. Eventually, travel nursing was calling her, and she decided to live out of her car between assignments. But she hit a crossroads with her nomadic life [...]
Annie’s Van Life with an Innovative Kitchen
Annie is an incredible, custom-built van conversion by Safe + Sonder Vans. It has a layout I’ve never seen in a van conversion, with an L-shaped kitchen that divides the bedroom from the rest of the home. This layout allows for oodles of counter space and a bench seat that can double as a chaise [...]
Van Life with Double Dog Crates
Croix is the 42nd van conversion for Safe + Sonder Vans! And it’s stunning! With creamy white walls and lovely green lower cabinets, it’s a perfect blend of cottagecore and modern farmhouse. Designed for Faith, a dog mama of two adorable border collies, it has twin crates installed under the queen-sized bed. She’s living in the [...]
Over 50, Van Life in Her Honda Element!
Mindy is one incredible woman! She purchased her 2003 Honda Element in 2008 to use for her catering business, and in 2022 she decided to convert it into a camper for travel. When her home sold in just 24 hours, she decided to just live full-time in her rig until she found the perfect piece [...]
RV Share: Try Out Vanlife in This Luxury Rig!
Michael got into vanlife before vanlife was cool! But his first conversion garnered so much popularity, he ended up with a van-building business that has set him up for success. He then built this amazing $250K van conversion that has all the bells and whistles and luxury finishes you could imagine in a van. This [...]
Touring A Mad Campers Van in New Zealand
This is a fun tour of a Mad Campers van that you can rent to tour New Zealand! It has two slider doors to let in views and light, but only one acts as an entrance to the van. It has the kitchen set up, and across from it, you’ll find an L-shaped couch with [...]
Travel Journalist Built Her Van in 15 Days!
Jennie is a remarkable woman who has lived a full life traveling the globe as a journalist. She had to pivot when the world shut down in 2020, and ended up living out of her car while planning her van conversion. Once she got her hands on the van, it only took her 15 days [...]
Couple’s Campervan Conversion w/ Roof Raise
Alex and Meg are “slow roamin'” the Americas in their recently redone 2006 Chevy Express 2500. They added a roof raise and tons of awesome exterior gear to ensure they can get to and stay just about anywhere on their journey! Their van, named “Betty” has gotten a total overhaul, including a much larger kitchen [...]
4×4 Dually Van Conversion w/ Pop-Up Tent
Dan was ready to take his love for outdoor adventure to the next level and decided on this awesome custom-built adventure rig! He has tons of lights, a 4×4 dually set up, and solar panels on his rooftop deck that he can point toward the sunshine. The interior of the rig is just as sleek [...]
Writer’s DIY Low-Top Van Conversion
Kath set out to live nomadically in 2017, when she purchased an RV and hit the road — for three days. She didn’t like pulling her house and hated the black tank — and ended up moving abroad instead! But she had nothing to come home to, so she decided to build a van conversion [...]
His Sleek DIY Van w/ a Surfboard Tunnel
This van is so sleek and well-crafted and bursting with fun features. While this is only the third van Ikey has built all on his own, he has experience working on nearly 30 rigs with several van conversion companies. He got started right out of high school and those years of hard work show in [...]
Carpenter’s DIY Promaster w/ Hidden Shower
Brandon loves adventure sports and was a carpenter by trade, and van life gave him the chance to explore the rest of the country before he officially settles down. While he misses the space his apartment had — especially for all his sporting equipment — he thinks the trade-off of being outdoors so much and [...]
Family of 6 in Custom Vandoit Adventure Rig!
Becca, Tyler, and their four children spend their weekends traveling to amazing spots for skiing, mountain biking, and hiking adventures. The family loves outdoor sports, and was looking for a way to make getting to great places easier and more convenient. They weren’t up for a DIY build, but they came across Vandoit and had [...]
Win a Family-Sized Adventure Van (Support Charity)!
This family got the devastating news that their elementary-age son was slowly going blind — and there’s currently no cure. They decided to hit the road and ensure Luke got to see as much of the country as possible while he still has sight! Now, their adventure van is part of an epic giveaway to [...]
Couple’s Second DIY Van Conversion has a Lift Bed
Kyle and Stephanie first got into vanlife to escape the city. It was more of a weekend van that they built out on the fly. But that experience equipped them to create this amazing second rig, which they worked on tirelessly for 8 months. Kyle’s previous work in sculpture prepared him to make some of [...]
Henry: Vanpuravida Model Van Life with L-Shaped Couch
Here’s another incredible bespoke camper conversion from Vanpuravida in the UK, called “Henry.” The van uses its Himalayas layout, which includes a dinette that turns into an L-shaped couch, and a fixed queen-sized bed. There’s even a “spacious” van bathroom with a shower and composting toilet at the front of the build. When you first [...]