While we’ve seen many families hitting the road with young children as of late, Bella’s parents chose RV life long before it was popular on Instagram! She grew up on the road for most of her childhood, but started to resent it as a teenager. She claimed she would never live like that as an [...]
Vans
Warm & Cozy Ski Wagon: 2019 Ram Promaster 136″
You’d never know by the stealthy exterior that this 2019 Ram Promaster is an incredible cabin on wheels! When the doors open, you step inside a cozy space decked with wood finishes and a wood burning stove for maximum comfort. Originally built by the owners as a “ski wagon,” this van has been a resting [...]
Their $10K DIY Budget Van Conversion
While it’s fun to see brand-new vans luxuriously outfitted with all the latest technology, that kind of rig is a pipe dream for most of us. But this $10,000 DIY conversion of a 1991 Ford Econoline is far more attainable—and inspiring! The team at Tiny Home Tours purchased this van for $5,000 and spent another [...]
Family of 5’s Off Grid Adventure Van with Bunk Beds
This family of five lives full-time in their 40-foot school bus conversion, but it doesn’t always allow them to get to remote, off-grid locations. So they built out a van conversion which they use for short trips away from the bus. That said, they spent 11 weeks in the van — with three kids and [...]
Farmhouse Van Conversion: 2015 Ford Transit 350HD Turbodiesel For Sale, CO
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 [...]
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 [...]