3 ways to find out what van life is really like (before buying a van)
Why a short trial run can save you money, regret, and a whole lot of guesswork
Van Life Manual – Part 6: Finding community and staying connected
Avoid isolation and find your people — how to connect with the van life community, stay social, and make the road feel a little less lonely
Van Life Manual – Part 5: The unglamorous stuff like parking, showers, toilets & more
The practical side of van life: where to park, shower, work, collect mail, use the bathroom — and how to stay clean (you and your van),…
Van Life Manual – Part 4: Full-time vs. part-time van life
Not sure how committed you need to be? Here’s how to decide between full-time van life and part-time travel in your camper van.
Van Life Manual – Part 3: How much does van life cost?
From budgeting and start-up costs to remote work ideas — here’s how van lifers afford life on the road (and how you can too).
Van Life Manual – Part 2: Buying OR building your camper van
Buy or build? Sprinter or Promaster? Here’s how to choose the right van and setup for your budget, lifestyle, and van life plans.
Van Life Manual – Part 1: Is this lifestyle for you?
Is this lifestyle really for you? A real-world look at van life, who it’s for, and how to know if you’re ready to hit the road.
DIY Sprinter Van Conversion Part 7: Our Campervan’s Hidden Toilet, Secret Door & Custom Overhead Cabinets
This DIY van build update includes a tour of recent additions to the build, including custom overhead cabinets, our campervan's hidden toilet…
DIY Sprinter Van Build PART 6: Installing a HUGE Bed and a Dog Crate in our Campervan
In this luxury DIY Sprinter van build update we explain where we installed a dog crate in our campervan, which sits under our huge permanent…
DIY Sprinter Van Build PART 5: Cabinets, Hidden Composting Toilet, Oak Countertop and more
This DIY Sprinter Van Build update shares a look at our campervan's custom cabinets, oak countertop, hidden composting toilet, LEDs and more.
DIY Sprinter Van Build PART 4: Installing Wood Paneling in our Sprinter Van – Plus, Flooring and our Off-Grid Electrical System
How we installed wood paneling in our DIY Sprinter van build, including how to attach tongue-and-groove planks straight to look awesome and…
Van Build PART 3: Getting Flarespace Flares Installed in our Sprinter Van (Plus Windows, Espar Heater & More)
In addition to adding a heater, roof vent and opening windows, we also had Flarespace flares installed in our Sprinter van. But are they worth it?
Van Conversion PART 2: The 8 Essential Factory Options For Our Sprinter Van Conversion
Read our list of the Mercedes factory option must-haves for our Sprinter van before we start converting it into a tiny home on wheels and why…
Building The Finest Off-Grid Sprinter Van Conversion – PART 1: Planning Our Luxury Tiny Home on Wheels
Introducing our Mercedes Sprinter Van which we're converting into a luxurious off-grid Tiny Home on Wheels. Here's how we planned our van…