Keko’s nomadic life started in 2020. His job went remote, and he escaped the US and went to Mexico to wait out the lockdowns. When it was time to come home, he decided to do something different and chose to purchase a van. But he actually lived in the van during the conversion process, starting out with just a couple of totes and an air mattress.
Today his stealthy rig boasts a unique floor storage system. He built up the floor using extruded aluminum — 12 inches in the living room space and 18 inches back in the kitchen area — to allow him to keep all his goods tucked underneath him. A convertible couch/bed provides him a spot to sleep and a single skylight lets light in. What do you think of this fascinating design?
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Amazing Storage System in His Stealthy Sprinter
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Big Bear Vans got its start when the owners converted an old ambulance to travel with their three kids. That turned into creating several more conversions and custom builds for others!
But now they have a team of engineers, designers, and van builders, a CNC machine, professional equipment, and a big garage shop! Now they’ve converted about 50 custom vans, all different and unique. They even plan to sell custom CNC-cut van cabinetry kits, elevator beds, and showers via an online shop very soon.
Below you’ll see their signature Santa Monica model which sleeps 4 people between an elevator bed and a double seat! You’re going to love it.
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An Elevator Bed & Aluminum Bathroom in Awesome Sprinter
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When her job went remote in 2020, Annette found herself feeling lonely working from home and wanted to change things up. She was also hoping that a van to vacation in would bring her closer to her then-partner. But when that relationship ended, Annette was faced with a choice: Sell the van or do it solo. She decided to rise above the pain and enjoy her hard work!
Now that she’s tasted nomadic life, she has no intentions of going back to “normal.” She’s found an incredible community to support her as she learns the ropes of solo van life. Her van has a great U-shaped dinette and a hidden toilet! What do you think?
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Empowered Solo Van Life After a Breakup
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Tommy and Ashley met in Hawaii and after doing some assorted mission work, they met another couple who lived in a van, and they were inspired to try out nomadic life for themselves. Highly averse to debt, they decided to take a loan out on a 0% interest credit card and complete the build for the $15K they were approved for, promising to pay it back before the interest kicked in.
Amazingly, they did just that and were able to sell their first van, pay off the credit card and then use the funds to convert a second van (seen below). This van was designed with their toddler son in mind, and they were able to include a little play cubby for him, along with a bench seat that gives them an extra safe spot to put his car seat. What do you think of their conversion?
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Their Second Van Conversion Built for Three
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Alex was the last person her friends and family thought would jump into nomadic life since she was never a very outdoorsy type. That said, when her mother passed away from cancer, she wanted to do something different and got a job opportunity with Tiny Home Tours that allowed her to live in one of their buses.
After living in that bus for a while, she had fallen in love with #buslife enough to get her own vehicle! So she purchased a professionally-built van. Her conversion includes a bathroom, a U-shaped dinette that converts into a bed, and a lovely little kitchen. Enjoy the tour below!
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Her Professionally-Built Van Conversion (w/ Shower)
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Elen was struggling with too much space and a not-so-great landlord in her Glasgow apartment. So when she went on a 2-week European tour in her van and saw how amazing nomadic life could be, she finally took the plunge into full-time van life!
She spent six months making the van livable, and might purchase a larger rig next year and start the conversion process again. While on the road she became famous enough on social media to start making money from her content and met her partner. In other words, van life has brought her many good things! Enjoy more of her story below.
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Leaving Toxic Rental Situation for Full-Time Van Travel
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Favian is a civil rights lawyer who enjoys a nomadic life from his van! He can even do Zoom hearings from the comfort of just about anywhere because of his office setup and Starlink connection.
He purchased the van as an empty shell and converted it over the course of about 10 months. He had a few “must-haves” including an indoor shower and a bed that could fit his height. Favian created a great office space with swivel seat, and another one with a makeshift standing desk for those long days! Enjoy the tour.
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Bathroom, Standing Desk and Double Swivel Chairs
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Lindsey’s love for travel started right after college when she hit the road with friends in a truck, unknowingly setting the stage for the nomadic lifestyle she enjoys today. Now a travel nurse, she takes on assignments across the country — and her customized $26K camper van makes every location feel like home.
She spent a full year designing and building out her van, keeping everything simple, functional, and cozy. With a fixed bed for daytime rest between night shifts, plenty of cabinets for storage, and a compact but charming kitchenette, her layout shows how comfortable van life can be with thoughtful planning.
What part of her conversion inspires you the most?
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Her DIY $26K Van Conversion: A Thoughtful, Window-Free Build
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The Aloha is a 2021 Ram Promaster 2500 with a high roof that was a former rental van of Boho Vans. After a couple of years in the rental business, it’s ready for a new permanent owner! This beautiful professional conversion includes a handy closet for hanging clothing and comes with a brand-new cassette toilet.
Like many of the other Boho Vans builds, the Aloha has a fixed bed with plenty of open storage in the garage for your toys. There’s a two-seater bench across from the counter and sink, and an additional pull-out tabletop. It’s for sale for $87.5K.
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Grey 2021 Van Conversion for $87.5K
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