This is the story of Jed and Sandy’s full-time van life. The couple initially sold their home in North Carolina, quit their jobs, and downsized into a 30-foot travel trailer. After traveling in the trailer, they decided to downsize further into a van to access more remote locations during their travels.
Their DIY extended Sprinter conversion features a functional layout with plenty of built-in storage, a kitchen, cabinets, and a bathroom with recirculating shower and composting toilet. Today, they continue traveling as full-time nomads.
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DIY Extended Sprinter Van Conversion
The extended Sprinter provides more length than a standard van while maintaining maneuverability. This balance of space and mobility suits their goal of reaching places a larger travel trailer couldn’t go.
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Functional Layout with Built-In Storage
The interior maximizes every inch with a carefully planned layout. Built-in storage throughout keeps their belongings organized and accessible while living on the road full-time.
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Kitchen, Bathroom, and Complete Amenities
The van features a full kitchen, cabinets, and a bathroom with recirculating shower and composting toilet. These amenities allow them to be self-sufficient while traveling to remote destinations.
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Video Tour
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Design Details
- Vehicle: Extended Sprinter van
- Build Type: DIY conversion
- Residents: Jed and Sandy
- Lifestyle: Full-time nomads
- Previous Home: 30-foot travel trailer (before that, house in North Carolina)
- Kitchen: Full cooking setup with storage
- Bathroom: Recirculating shower, composting toilet
- Reason for Downsizing: Access more remote locations
Lessons from Their Downsizing Journey
Jed and Sandy’s progression from house to travel trailer to van offers insights:
- Downsizing can happen in stages — Moving from house to trailer to van allowed gradual adjustment to smaller living
- Smaller vehicles access more places — The van reaches locations their 30-foot trailer couldn’t
- Recirculating showers conserve water — Essential for extended off-grid stays
- Composting toilets enable true self-sufficiency — No need for dump stations or hookups
- Built-in storage is crucial for full-time living — Everything needs a dedicated place
- Extended Sprinters balance space and mobility — More room than standard vans while still maneuverable
- Full-time nomad life is sustainable long-term — They continue traveling after years on the road
- Documenting the journey helps others — Their YouTube channel and social media share the reality of van life
Learn More
- Wanderful Revolution on YouTube
- @wanderfulrevolution on Instagram
- Watch the Full Tour on Tiny Home Tours
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What a smart couple!! Love their attitude — Love how they had previous experience and made this new van customised for their priorities. What marvellous adventures await them — and the cat! the CAT!
He sure is a ham!!! Beautiful :)!