Magnum, Kelsey, and their dog Ashe enjoy full-time van life in their 1999 Dodge Ram campervan with an aftermarket high top. It started out as a summer escape, but when they returned to their 3-bedroom home after their first big trip, something felt wrong!
So they decided to quit their brick-and-mortar education jobs and find remote work instead, and now they travel full-time. Their van has an excellent bed setup that extends over their seating area at night and then pushes back in during the day. Check it out below!
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After Trying Out Van Life, They Decided To Go All In
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Derek loved traveling and was tired of being tied to leases, so he got a short-top Chevy van and converted it. After a handful of months on the road, however, he discovered he missed the stability of having a home base, so he plans to move back into a city and keep the van for roadtrips.
He did a nice job on his budget conversion, including learning how to do epoxy/resin to make some really fun beach-themed cabinets/countertops. In the back, he has a fixed bed set-up — and just wait until you see his really gorgeous sink! Tell us about your favorite feature in the comments.
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Transitioning into Part-Time Van Life in Budget Van
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For Francesca, travel was a part of life, and van life gave her the opportunity to *live* her travels. So she and her dad spent five months building a truly gorgeous van! You’d never know this wasn’t a professional conversion.
She chose a convertible bed in the back and while this layout is “controversial,” she did it so well! It allowed for an incredible amount of counter space in the kitchen, which makes cooking from “home” so much easier. Check out our Q&A with her below, and be sure to look at her amazing macrame creations.
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Her Van Conversion with a Convertible Bed
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Dawn adopted the blind and toothless Daphne when Daphne was four years old. Their time together inspired Dawn to write a children’s book series about the adventures of a blind dog. Living in a van was a way for Daphne and Dawn to tour the country and promote the book. Shortly after their tour began, however, Daphne died suddenly.
While heartbreaking, Dawn opened her heart and van to another blind dog, Maxwell. She and Maxwell are continuing the journey she began with Daphne! The van is specially designed to be dog-friendly, and particularly blind dog friendly. Enjoy the tour of her unique space below!
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Office Space & Dog-Friendly Steps
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Ryan has always loved outdoor activities and wanted a lifestyle that would allow him to do more of what he loved. Van life was the answer. But instead of rushing into a conversion right away, Ryan took his time, carefully planning out every detail of his future home on wheels, and spent a solid 13 months converting it.
You can see his care and dedication when you watch his tour. He has some great upgrades, like an induction cooktop, closet for hanging clothes, and a full bathroom with a self-cleaning door, Nature’s Head composting toilet, and even a clothesline for muddy stuff. But his pride and joy is his epic garage, which fits his mountain bike and all his adventure gear in a streamlined and organized fashion.
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Full Bathroom with Shower and Composting Toilet
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Sarah had done a simplified van life with her ex and loved it, but it took her awhile to “grow the guts” to set out on her own. She finally took the plunge and later met Tori and they started dating long-distance. Tori would fly into wherever Sarah was staying, and they took short trips together. Eventually, Tori moved in full-time and they work as content creators while traveling.
Their van is bright and open, with white cabinets, a bed with lots of headroom, and a really high-tech security system to give them maximum peace of mind wherever they go. What’s your favorite feature of their campervan?
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Van Conversion w/ Fixed Bed & Great Kitchen
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Meg was going through a divorce with her partner of 15 years just as 2020 pushed her Boston-based job remote. With nothing tying her to Massachusetts anymore, she decided to move home to Colorado and find a van to convert. Her goal wasn’t a fancy conversion, but something practical that met her needs and the needs of her pets.
She had no previous building experience, but she still managed to construct her own cabinets (complete with drawers — tricky!) and design a van with a full kitchen (oven included). Her fixed bed is just large enough for her to sleep in diagonally, and she has a hidden litter box for her cat.
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Travel w/ Fur Babies in Her Ford Van Conversion
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Drew came to Glampervan a few years ago to help create amazing custom rigs for others. He realized rather quickly that it didn’t make sense to pay for an apartment in the Bay Area when he was spending all his time building vans, so he soon moved into one himself!
He has moved up the ranks and is now the owner and CEO of Glampervan, and he shows off his awesome rig below. This model has a great kitchen, Lagoon swivel table, and a half-murphy bed that allows for a number of cool layouts depending on your needs from day to day.
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Modular Van Conversion with Convertible Features
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Andrea and Jacob lost their field of work in 2020, and were feeling isolated with all the travel bans. The Swedish couple decided a van would be a great way to save on rent and be able to see more of Europe.
Their original plan was to do a quick budget build, but they ultimately decided to take it slow and do it right the first time, and the results are stunning! They’ve been traveling ever since while Jacob gets a degree and Andrea works a number of side gigs to keep her income streams diverse. We got to interview Andrea below, so be sure to check that out!
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Stunning Van Conversion in Sweden for European Travel
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