James hasn’t had it easy growing up. His father and a number of his aunts and uncles died before the age of 45, reminding James that we don’t all have forever to live. Inspired by the Air Nomads from “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” James is determined to live a life not attached to material things, but bringing peace and harmony wherever he goes.
One way he does that is by sharing free tea with strangers wherever he goes. Much like Uncle Iroh (also from Avatar), he finds there’s something magical about tea and conversation. His beautiful van conversion was built intentionally inside and out and every part has a story. Don’t miss the engaging tour with him below!
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Fixed Bed, Lots of Seating and a Hide-Away Oven
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The “Megalodon” is an incredible rig both inside and out. Meg is a “wholistic” nutritionist & fitness coach and practices what she preaches in her amazing 4×4 van conversion that she shares with her three big dogs. She got into van life because she loved traveling and changing things up, but hated leaving her dogs behind.
Because of that, she designed her van around her dog’s needs, including a pull-down ramp that allows them easy access to her bed and a comfortable kennel beneath the bed for relaxing. She prioritized a wet bath inside the rig and a huge fridge to keep all her healthy food. The conversion is just brimming with cool features, so be sure to watch her tour below!
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Black, White & Brown Sleek Van Conversion
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Aiden and Sarah were first introduced to vanlife when on a trip to New Zealand. They ended up finding a small and simple rig and traveled in it for some time before returning home. That’s when the idea to offer stunning camper vans for vacation rental in Ireland came to them. Life happened, but eventually, they came across a high roof long wheel base Volkswagen Crafter which they turned into “Vanda.”
Vanda is a beautiful rig complete with a bathroom, galley kitchen with two burners, and a convertible bed, so you can enjoy a meal inside and snuggle into the large bed at night with plenty of room to stretch out. Don’t miss our Q&A with the Dream Big Camper team below the picture tour.
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Dream Big Campers Providing Ireland Van Rentals
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There are cool van conversions and then there’s Giuliano & Diana’s 4×4 “Soul Dust” van conversion! This amazing rig is bursting with innovative features, including a pizza oven that slides out the side of the van, and a shower pan that appears at the push of a button.
Their elevator bed comes down from the ceiling at night, revealing a stunning starry night display that’s sure to offer a magical night’s sleep. Under the bed is a dinette/office area that can actually become a second bed, allowing them to sleep 4 if ever needed. Don’t miss the incredible tour below!
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One of THE Coolest 4×4 Van Builds Ever
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Steve and Audra had camped in tents for years when Steve brought up the idea of converting a van. It took a bit for Audra to warm up to it, but eventually, they bought a high-roof Ford Transit and started a 2-plus-year journey to complete the inside.
They wanted to convert the van on a budget and used a lot of reclaimed materials — like the discarded decking that became their ceiling — in order to keep costs down. What’s your favorite part of their conversion?
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Reclaimed Materials and DIY Ingenuity: Couple’s High Roof Ford Transit Van Conversion Journey
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Sierra jumped into vanlife by purchasing a DIY Promaster 2500 conversion from someone who was moving on from nomadic life. The van he designed was built out of planed cedar wood to keep the weight of the build down. She’s been traveling in “Dreams” the van since September 2020.
At first, she worked full-time from the van, so she liked having the big dinette where she could set out all her work. Now she runs Boondock Consulting, works less, and would like a van with a fixed bed whenever she upgrades. Which kind of setup would you prefer?
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Her All-Cedar Van Life w/ Her Dog
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Braden is a software engineer & parachute rigger who stumbled into BASE jumping somewhat accidentally — he needed work and was offered a job stuffing parachutes. About 6 months later, his boss said it was time to jump.
Since then, he hasn’t stopped! Van life just makes sense for his life, so he can travel to the best places to jump. He built out his own house and even used his parachute repair skills to sew his own couch cushions.
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Nomadic Adventure Life in His DIY Rig
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Caleb was in college when he realized college wasn’t for him, and he needed a new direction. A friend urged him to just go for something, so he converted the back of his Subaru and started traveling. Eventually, he upgraded to his DIY Astro Van which he lived in for another year.
The video below shows off his nice low-top van conversion, complete with a little kitchen and fixed bed set-up. He’s now traveling via bicycle, with all his camping gear strapped on! Now *that’s* minimalism.
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Embracing Minimalism And Adventure
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Samantha was flying around the world, paying for an apartment she rarely used, and she knew something had to give. When the events of 2020 shut down travel, she bought a van and converted it in 3 months. It’s been the best option for her, allowing her to bring “home” to the airport, so it’s there waiting for her when she gets back.
The best part? She only spent $7K on her DIY conversion! The inside of her rig is super cute with lots of dark-stained wood contrasting with pale pink flowers. Let us know what you think.
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She Only Spent $7K On Her Awesome Van!
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