Jennie is a remarkable woman who has lived a full life traveling the globe as a journalist. She had to pivot when the world shut down in 2020, and ended up living out of her car while planning her van conversion. Once she got her hands on the van, it only took her 15 days to complete the conversion, using metal IKEA cabinets and an IKEA couch for the main infrastructure.
The interior of the van is all Beatles-themed, with “Yellow Submarine” pillows, a Beatles quilt, and all kinds of fun knickknacks related to the band. She’s been able to visit all 50 states and all the national parks in the lower 48 states during her past couple years of travel. Enjoy her tour below!
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Meet Prudence: The Beatles-Themed Van Conversion
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Dan was ready to take his love for outdoor adventure to the next level and decided on this awesome custom-built adventure rig! He has tons of lights, a 4×4 dually set up, and solar panels on his rooftop deck that he can point toward the sunshine.
The interior of the rig is just as sleek as the outside. He has clean lines in his galley kitchen and yes, this van has a small but mighty bathroom! He chose a convertible set-up for the back of the van, where he could hang out with friends during the day before making it into a bed at night. What do you think?
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Serving Coffee on the Trails in His Adventure Rig
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Kath set out to live nomadically in 2017, when she purchased an RV and hit the road — for three days. She didn’t like pulling her house and hated the black tank — and ended up moving abroad instead! But she had nothing to come home to, so she decided to build a van conversion and live out of that when stateside.
She intentionally chose a lower profile van so she could stealthily park just about anywhere, and she’s made very few exterior modifications. On the inside, she wanted a fixed bed so she could crawl into it and fall asleep whenever she felt like it. She travels with a roof pod filled with her materials to do craft markets for her real flower jewelry, and a typewriter for creating poetry. Enjoy the tour!
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World Traveler Settles Down in Van Conversion
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Brandon loves adventure sports and was a carpenter by trade. Van life gave him the chance to explore the rest of the country before he officially settles down. While he misses the space his apartment had—especially for all his sporting equipment—he believes the trade-off of spending so much time outdoors and exploring new places is worth it.
Even with his experience building, Brandon still thinks he spent more time on YouTube than he did building the van! It was a learning curve, but he’s better for it. And he found a clever way to include a shower. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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His Self-Built Van Conversion
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Dive into Kyle and Stephanie’s inspiring journey as they transform a humble weekend getaway van into the ultimate dream rig. With Kyle’s artistic woodworking and their ingenious space-saving hacks, you’ll learn how this dynamic duo crafted a home on wheels complete with a unique dinette, a clever elevator bed system, and an enviable kitchen setup. Join us for a tour that just might spark your own vanlife aspirations!
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Biking, Skiing, Cooking, and Loving Life w/ their Sprinter!
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Here’s another incredible bespoke camper conversion from Vanpuravida in the UK, called “Henry.” The van uses its Himalayas layout, which includes a dinette that turns into an L-shaped couch, and a fixed queen-sized bed. There’s even a “spacious” van bathroom with a shower and composting toilet at the front of the build.
When you first walk in, you’ll find a little bench/shoe storage before running into the bathroom. The kitchen has both a two-burner cooktop and an oven upgrade, plus the most gorgeous backsplash! This conversion layout starts at £39,990 (~$49,860) sans the cost of the van base.
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Bathroom, Awning & Full Kitchen in Amazing Van!
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Want to try out vanlife? Safe + Sonder Vans in Michigan is a great company that builds custom vans, but they also rent out a few models for you to enjoy! Right now, they’re offering Winter and Early Bird Summer pricing, so you can get a great deal on a future trip — or head out for some winter touring.
Eddie has a cozy queen-sized bed that looks out the back doors, and the most amazing double swing contraption that lets you hang out outdoors in comfort and style. Check out the photo tour below!
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Relax on An Epic Double Swing Contraption!
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Like so many others, Nigel and Sue had travel plans for 2020 that were upended by lockdowns — and they shifted their focus to a van conversion! With no prior building experience, they learned how to do everything via YouTube and trial and error. But you’d really never know they were novices based on the final result!
We got to interview Sue about what made them go tiny, what they love about it, and what’s a struggle. Enjoy the tour of their DIY build and their story below. Then be sure to subscribe to their YouTube channel for updates on their awesome Australian tour.
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3.5 Years on the Road in Australia
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Looking for a professionally built campervan without the six-figure price tag? Safe + Sonder Vans created their Simply Sonder line specifically for people who want quality craftsmanship but need a more accessible entry point into van life.
These budget-friendly van builds are designed to make campervan life achievable for more people. While there’s one core layout available, you can customize colors, finishes, and upgrades to match your style and needs. The best part? You can use their online configurator to build out your own van and see exactly what each option costs.
This is a great option for folks who aren’t ready for a full DIY build but can’t afford the $100K+ custom conversions that dominate the market.
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Inside a Simply Sonder Van Build
Here’s a look at one of their completed builds to give you a sense of the quality and layout:
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