The Lead The biggest trap you can fall into when building a campervan is thinking everything needs to be flawless before you ...

It is based on Cascade Van’s family-oriented Mt. Hood layout and functions as both a comfortable home on wheels and a truly ...

Building out a custom camper van sounds like the ultimate dream. The reality? It is a series of brutal spatial puzzles and ...

If you’re ready to embrace your own custom van build, prepare to embrace power tools too. These seven power tools are my essential quiver for working on my van build. Until this summer, I had limited ...

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.

A van provides a great space to build a custom adventure vehicle. But while vans have more interior space than many cars and trucks, they still have limited square footage. Here, we offer tips to plan ...

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 ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Edden Ram, 32, who got into the van-conversion business last year with his girlfriend, Nicole. Next, the couple plans to build a tiny home ...

A fresh look at a new van build update highlighting practical detailing steps and smart setup decisions that improve both function and appearance. From cleaning techniques to organization upgrades ...

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 ...