Not many people think to put a wood burning stove inside of a van (or any kind of vehicle), but that’s exactly what @rainbowsontheroad did in their unique Ford Transit conversion! Read their write up to figure out where they got it, how they installed it, and how they (safely) use it on the road…
Read MoreNamoi and Julian finished building out their 2005 Sprinter van just a couple of months ago, and have been full-timing it ever since. We asked them to share any of their recently acquired build knowledge, and they had TONS of awesome tips, strategies, and advice for the build itself, on-the-fly solutions to classic build problems, and even some insider knowledge on how to maintain your sanity while bringing your van dreams to life! Read on below, and be sure to check out their instagram, @vanished.adventures!
Read More"When our initial idea for a sink set up turned out to be way pricier than we'd bargained for (expensive wooden slabs and small sinks that started at $80), we opted to research more inexpensive routes. We stumbled across our idea for a sink on YouTube, which is how we ended up with a sink that is actually a $6 salad bowl from Walmart..."
Read MoreAfter climbing upwards of 13,000ft in Yosemite, we quite literally took an opposite turn and headed to the lowest point below sea level in Death Valley...
Read MoreAfter debating on whether or not to have a bathroom and a shower, we opted for a bathroom only (we heard from other vanlifers that it tends to become a storage closet instead, we plan on spending winter in the van and plumbing would have been a pain, etc). The framing itself was pretty simple: We decided to keep the wall between the front bench and the bathroom thin (to save on space) and the wall between the bed and the bathroom is framed with 1x3's, which enabled us to put some cutouts in...
Read MoreNow, considering that Yosemite is magnificent and awe-inspiring and mythical and jaw-dropping, we could go on about it all day (and night, and week, and month). But, in an effort to save you (and ourselves) from miniature novels, we're just going to share our favorite memories (The Highs), our most memorable challenges (The Not-So-Highs), and the best tips, tricks, & lessons we picked up along the way (What We Learned)…
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