Tanya and Derec are living proof that wheelchair-accessible van life is absolutely doable. After neurological issues pushed Tanya into early retirement, the couple transformed a Ram ProMaster cargo van into a fully accessible home on wheels — complete with an under-vehicle wheelchair lift, lowered bed, hand controls, and a separate bathroom cargo trailer. With help [...]
Vans
Quadriplegic’s DIY Wheelchair-Accessible Van: Hand Controls, Dual Lifts, and Zip-Line Transfer System
Loren is a quadriplegic who engineered his own wheelchair-accessible van conversion with help from a friend who also uses a wheelchair. The DIY build includes hand controls customized for his limited arm mobility, a powered arm lift to load his wheelchair, and a ceiling-mounted zip-line transfer system that moves him from the bed to the [...]
2Pines Upfitters: Canadian Van Conversion Specialists
Discover the custom van conversion expertise of 2Pines Upfitters, from off-grid solutions to commercial vehicle transformations.
Their Van Mansion Tiny Home on a T1N Sprinter Chassis
This is Chris and Anne’s van mansion, a tiny home on wheels built on a 2003 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 T1N chassis. This conversion is what happens when capable tech people build their own camper van! They call it their van mansion, and in this post, you’ll see why! Thanks to the Dirtbags On The Road [...]
Her $15K Retro Van Life
What happens when you leave your job, apartment, and relationship behind to chase freedom on the open road? For Alyssa, it meant embracing a more affordable, adventurous lifestyle—and transforming a 1992 Dodge Ram camper van into a cozy, retro-inspired tiny home. In this inspiring Tiny Home Tours episode, we get a firsthand look into Alyssa’s [...]
Lucinda’s VW ID Buzz DIY Van Life Build
This is Lucinda’s van life project with her new VW ID Buzz electric minivan. If you’ve been dreaming of a modern, sustainable way to explore the outdoors, Lucinda Lives’ latest YouTube video delivers a dose of serious van life inspiration. In her most recent upload, “How I built my DIY Slide Out Kitchen & Bed [...]
Two Years of Van Life in a Minivan — Her Kia Sedona Setup
Emma has been living full-time in her Kia Sedona minivan for the last two years — and she’s thriving in it! Her cozy home on wheels includes a full kitchen, two benches that convert into a sleeping area, and clever storage solutions that make van life comfortable and functional. In the full video tour (below), you’ll [...]