These scuba divers were working in Honduras when they met and wanted to spend more time together. Polly had always dreamed of #vanlife and Isaac had already built out one rig, so they decided to build something together. They only had 90 days, though, because that’s the longest Isaac’s Visa would let him stay in the U.S.
As soon as their box truck was complete, they crossed the border into Mexico and began their travels. So far it’s been a wonderful experience, and you’ll never believe what a beautiful tiny home they built in just 3 months!
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Scuba Divers Touring Mexico in Their Box Truck
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Pamela wanted to travel but didn’t know how to afford it or how to bring her pets along. When she discovered van life, it was the solution to her problems! She even added a unique built-in screen door to keep her cats inside the van as well as the fresh air.
This is actually her third build-out of the space, which she changed up as she got used to living on the road and figured out what she really wanted from a home on wheels. She chose the shortest wheelbase available, so she can easily fit into parking places and sell her handmade jewelry on Etsy.
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Etsy Shop Owner in Her Compact Van Conversion
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Abigail works as mystic guide/life coach, leading others to a phenomenal life while living her own amazing life in her gorgeously-designed Ford Transit. She loves the shape of these vans, which allowed for more overhead storage and even a closet area to hang nicer clothing.
She chose a slightly moody color scheme, with white ceilings contrasting against gray and black cabinets and walls. Warm wood tones tie it all together. In the garage, there’s a nice pull-out table/bench, and plenty of room under the full-sized bed for craft totes, sleeping bags, and more.
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Life Coach’s Stunning Van Conversion w/ Fixed Bed
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Patrick was in college, but it wasn’t working for him. When he saw a video about #vanlife on YouTube, he decided to drop out and chase his dreams! Seven years and six rigs later, he’s living in his dream van with no plans of ever stopping.
“Gadget” the van is bursting with innovative features, including a hidden kitchen inside, a pull-out kitchen outdoors, hammock hooks, and a pull-down convertible couch/bed. He has little cubbies for everything and stunning woodworking throughout. Which feature do you like the most?
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His 6th Rig w/ Amazing Convertible Features
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Josh lost his beloved dog in 2020, and started reevaluating his life and goals. He found out about vanlife on TikTok and within four months he had sold his house and gone to pick up the van he had built by a professional to meet his needs. Since then, he’s been traveling with a group of vanlifers called “Kift,” searching for other “giraffes among zebras” like himself.
His van features a fixed bed, a beautiful built-in kitchen space with a toaster oven, a porthole, and a dining area with a swivel table. There’s lots of garage space underneath the bed for storing his tools, toys and snorkeling gear. Enjoy the tour!
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Fixed Bed & A Porthole: Searching for Giraffes
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Elizabeth suggested vanlife to Destiny as a joke, but before they knew it, the couple was leaving regular 9-5 city life behind and jumping into converting a van. Neither of them had a lot of experience, but you’d never know looking at their gorgeous home on wheels.
I love that they chose a round table-top — even though it takes up space, there are no sharp edges to bump into. They also put an oven in their van, which is on the rarer side. They also fit a fixed bed and a couch inside — so spacious!
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Couple’s Gorgeous Van Conversion (Recent Remodel)
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Johnny’s van life began in 2019 in a VW Bus which he loved, but ultimately he wanted some more space. So he upgraded to a Ford Transit with an incredible convertible system that can be set up in a number of wild combinations (bed, desk, dinette, and more!).
He does have a storage unit where he keeps his seasonal toys, so he only carries the adventure gear he needs for the season at hand. That’s a great option for an outdoor enthusiast like Johnny! What do you think of his rig?
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Check Out His Amazing Convertible Set-Up!
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Meet Betty, Jens, Coco (their dog), and their beautiful police-vehicle-turned-tiny-home! Betty & Jens have been using their VW T4 conversion as a vacation home on wheels for the past three years. Because this is a smaller van, it’s so impressive how functional they were able to make it!
We had the chance to interview Betty & Jans about their part-time van life and what inspired them to buy the van. Check out the pictures below and be sure to read the Q&A at the end of the post.
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Their Part-Time European Van Life in VW T4 Conversion
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Linda and Bill got to the point where their children and even their grandkids were growing up and had busy lives of their own, so they wanted to get out and explore the world at last! They liquidated their assets and converted the van, which includes a convertible bed, bathroom with a shower and toilet, and two swivel seats.
On their first adventure, they went all around Central America and were just about to come home via Costa Rica when their van was mistakenly taken by the government there due to “incomplete papers.” It took a year and a half due to the 2020 restrictions, but they eventually got the van back and had it shipped to Florida. They’re happy to be on the road again, exploring the country!
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Is This The Perfect Van Layout For A Retired Couple?
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