Two September weekends, two different kinds of van gathering. Adventure Van Expo finishes 2026 at The Village at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, California — Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12–13. Five days later, VanWILD opens at The Camper’s Hub in Montrose, Colorado: four days built around using the van, not walking a parking lot.
Titan Vans builds camper conversions in Boulder, Colorado, on Mercedes Sprinters and Ford Transits. Classic starts at $44,995, Metis at $74,995, Ultra at $88,995 — conversion only; the van is not included. Those are the published start prices on titanvans.com as of August 26, 2026.
If you’ve been waiting for a 2,000-lb hard-sided adventure trailer that a smaller SUV can actually tow, this is the one sitting in Boulder. It’s a 2020 AntiShanty AS-1 Plus, built in Utah by Spectrum Sports / AntiShanty, listed at $35,000. Pre-owned, no land, 60 square feet on the listing. The owner puts it at about 2,000 lbs with a 3,500-lb GVWR, electric brakes, a clean title, and a single owner. New AS-1s start at $39,900; this used Plus is listed under that starting price.
Most van gatherings are a field, a stage, some vendor booths, and whatever you brought to eat. VanWild is a different animal: four nights in Montrose, Colorado where breakfast, dinner, drinks, and a guided adventure every single day are all included in one ticket.
The fifth annual VanWild runs September 17–20, 2026 at The Camper’s Hub, and the format is worth understanding even if you never go — because it points at where van gatherings may be heading.
Images courtesy of Adrenaline HQ / VanWild
Looking for your first camper van? This 2018 Ram Promaster 118” with a partial DIY conversion is the perfect entry point into van life. Compact yet functional, it’s ideal for weekend getaways or as a base to customize further.
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2018 Ram Promaster 118″ Stealth Camper Van
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This is the A-frame Park Model Home by Zook Cabins. It is a sleek and sophisticated cabin on wheels with an eye-catching design featuring an A-frame cathedral roof over the living area, giving it an open, airy feel.
The gable-end window adds character while flooding the space with natural light, making the interior feel more spacious than its 400 sq. ft. layout. Let’s take a closer look!
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The A-frame Park Model Home by Zook Cabins: A Modern Masterpiece on Wheels
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This is Deanna’s Shutterbug Cabin in Evergreen, Colorado.
She purchased the cabin in 2020 and lived there while building another tiny home next door. With the help of her wonderful parents, she now runs the original cabin shown below as an Airbnb while living in the new tiny house, which you can see in this post. Learn more below!
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Her Shutterbug Cabin in Evergreen, Colorado
Images via Deanna/Airbnb
Discover the inspiring journey of Deanna Beesley, who, alongside her retired father, turned her dream of mountain living into reality by building a cozy tiny cabin in the woods.
Balancing a demanding work schedule with a passion for craftsmanship, Deanna, her father, and contractors worked to build her dream tiny cabin. Join us as we explore their incredible mountainside dream turned into reality!
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Rustic Cabin Nestled in the Pines: A Cozy Retreat
Images via Deanna Beesley
This modern tiny home is perfectly situated on a hill in Red Cliff, Colorado, offering views of the Rocky Mountains. This secluded Escape One XL tiny home is just minutes from world-class skiing and historic towns.
From here, you are on 30 acres of private land surrounded by national forests in the Rocky Mountains, and you are 30 minutes from Vail luxury ski resort and the historic mining town of Leadville.
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Escape One XL Tiny House in Red Cliff, Colorado!
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