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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Seth was already converting a rig when he met Christy, but when they got married, she wasn’t interested in living in a vehicle. Eventually, however, she warmed up to the idea, and they ended up converting an ambulance together, so they could see more of the United States.
While they removed the name “ambulance” from the outside, it still mostly looks like an emergency vehicle to keep them pretty stealthy. They have a hidden AC unit, a convertible bed, and a shower which they use all the time! Enjoy their video tour below.
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This Awesome Rig w/ Indoor-Outdoor Shower
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Aaron and his wife Sarah live full-time in the 2002 Chevy Express 2500 that he converted for just $22k (including the $6k for the bus itself). He had always dreamed of traveling, so he could enjoy all kinds of adventure sports, and was lucky enough to find a partner who loved the same things.
Amazingly, he documented the entire build process, and you can see a 50-second video below of a time-lapse of the conversion! He also has a few more videos explaining the build process and the choices they made. Check it out below!
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Tons of Storage & A Murphy Bed in this DIY Bus Conversion
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Aries Soul Traveler loved traveling but couldn’t keep dropping $600 for a weekend stay in a hotel. When she found vanlife, it seemed like the perfect solution — her own budget-friendly hotel room on wheels! She lives in a townhome and takes her van on adventures during the weekends (and vacations).
She hired a local carpenter to help her create the most adorable van conversion I’ve seen so far. This shabby-chic farmhouse van has weathered wood and vintage-inspired appliances that make this rig feel like a cozy cottage. What do you think?
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Is This The Most Adorable Van Conversion Ever?
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Chad was flipping homes on the West Coast, but the cost of living was getting out of hand. Someone suggested vanlife to him, and at first he balked at the idea of living in a van post-40-years-old. But when he found out he could design and plan the whole thing, he got interested.
Due to supply chain issues with getting a new van, it took almost 2 full years from the time he bought the van until he moved in. But now he wouldn’t have his “Bearded Van” life any other way! His creative build has a giant bed and tons of room for his photography equipment.
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His Self-Designed & Professionally-Built Van Conversion
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