Many people, myself included, want to start van life on a budget, which can be challenging. One option is choosing the DIY path and building a camper van yourself, provided you have the right skills.

Follow the journey of transforming a standard delivery van into a capable overland adventure vehicle. From smart electrical ...

In 2017, I traded in my trusty Tacoma for an unproven, barebones cargo van. I was hedging that my soon-to-be camper and its creature comforts would afford me even more—and bigger—adventures. All I had ...

My family and I bought a Ford Transit last spring, and it felt like a dirty secret. Despite being a relatively svelte RV, the typical Class B camper gets 16 to 20 miles per gallon and emits far more ...

In this episode, we focus on the van build, specifically cabinetry construction and a variety of other projects. Tools ...

Edden Ram and his girlfriend converted a van that TikTok users call "the most unique" ever. It was their first van build, and it took them four months to complete. Now, they plan to build a tiny-home ...

When 2020 hit with all of its uncertainties, I knew there was no better time to start van life. I was working remotely, so I retreated to my childhood home in Ohio and spent two months and $12,500 ...