This is the story of Matt Alexander and Adriana of Enjoy The Journey Today. They’re a couple who renovated a Mercedes Sprinter van and then downsized into it to escape rent (and to be free)!
Enjoy the full story (and video) below thanks to Jenna at Tiny House Giant Journey! Thanks!
Atli has chosen full-time van dwelling as a long term housing solution because it helps her spend less money, work a flexible job, travel when she wants, and have her own mobile home in the city.
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Mat and Danielle from Exploring Alternatives have just shared an updated video tour of their stealthy DIY camper van conversion!
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This is the VW California XXL. It’s a modern, oversized version of their iconic VW bus.
Unfortunately, there are no plans that I’m aware of to bring it to the United States. It does kind of look like a Sprinter van though, doesn’t it? What are your thoughts on it? Is this something you would get? Where would you go with it?
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Tyler & Sarah from Life vs Art are full-time van dwellers in Vancouver, BC, Canada. A couple of years ago they calculated that they were spending close to $18,000 per year on rent which is quite a hefty sum for some.
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This is JYDOG’s 17′ Ford E350 Box Truck to Campervan Conversion.
I finally feel I have gotten to the point in constructing my 2006 E350 Box Campervan where I can give you a tour. It’s not done but close enough for me to share my progress so far. Beware this is a long video 50min.1
Julian bought this super stealthy 1999 Ford E-150 pop top campervan to use for rock climbing trips and as a mobile home & office when he’s doing freelance photography contracts.
The van has a pop top which is fairly rare on Ford E-150 vans, but it allows him to stand up in the van when he’s parked to make chores like cooking and making the bed more comfortable. Or for stretching after a long day of photo editing.
The van has a furnace, ice box, water tank, kitchenette and a bed. The front passenger seat swivels to provide extra seating space in the “living room.”
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If you’re looking for some inspiration for living on the road cheaply, look no further than Dylan Magaster because he built an epic life with a $5500 van.
Jenna from Tiny House Giant Journey met up with Dylan, who converted his 1994 G20 van into an off-grid home for less than $5,500 (that includes the cost for the van itself). Because he works online (check out his YouTube channel here), he can make money while traveling coast to coast. Watch his tour with Jenna below to get all the details about his off-grid rig. Enjoy!
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This is Hannah’s full-time van life in her converted Renault Master.
Hannah is a university student who was looking for a way to save money on rent while studying marine biology, so she didn’t have to work so many hours to afford a flat. Now she lives inexpensively and teaches yoga on the side. Her home even comes equipped with the tiniest wood stove I think I’ve ever seen, and wee garden with a cactus and couple succulents.
Hear from Hannah in her video tour with The Indie Projects below!
Related: Film Producer Living and Working in a Camper Van Full Time: VIDEO
Screenshots via YoutTube/The Indie Projects
