Cynthia had been thinking of going tiny for a while, but she was initially nervous about telling her grown children and friends about her idea. But she conquered her fear, bought a Ford Transit Connect, and converted it all herself! She made sure her conversion fit her lifestyle and her 60-pound dog. She has a [...]
Vehicles
10 Years Sober in His Uhaul Tiny Home Conversion
James was excited to be sober, but he was facing homelessness again due to rent issues. That’s when he found a UHaul and spent a whole year watching YouTube videos to help him convert it into his own home. He really prioritized a comfortable bathroom and plenty of water storage. He has a standard 32×32 [...]
Miles O’ Smiles: $3K School Bus Conversion with Dog Lounge and Solar Power
Johnny got his bus for $3,000—and it needed a lot of work, especially regarding rust! A year and a half later, he was able to move into his truly beautiful skoolie, which he calls Miles O’ Smiles. He made sure to keep his two large dogs in mind when building, creating a comfortable under-bed lounge [...]
They Went From Homeowners to Van Life
Josh and Bryn purchased a row home in Baltimore and immediately regretted it — it didn’t fit their goals, and they were sad that they hadn’t traveled around the United States yet. So they started new careers that would allow them to work remotely and bought and converted a van. Their rig has a unique [...]
Couple & Cat In This 1999 Dodge Roadtrek Camper Van
Jesse and Janice were saving up to buy a house when they made a major pivot in their lives and decided to jump into vanlife instead! They found a van already DIY-converted by a family that had used it as a weekender vehicle, and they’ve slowly made it theirs. While the bed could convert to [...]
“Sanctuary on Wheels” Van Life with a Dishwasher, Shower & Hidden Toilet
Sofia and Dennis started van life by converting their own to live in. However, once people saw it on YouTube, the couple received requests to start converting vans. Now, they own multiple shops on the West Coast where they and their teams build vans! They are enjoying the full-time van life in their own luxury [...]
Brothers-in-Law’s VanBuild Business & The Sandy Van
Get excited today for the story of how these brothers-in-law started a van conversion business in the United Kingdom, and a photo tour of their latest bespoke creation designed for a tall dog-owner. Jorvik Van Conversions was born in the midst of lockdown, and they’ve been converting vans ever since. The Sandy is their signature [...]