Thinking About DIY Van Conversion? 

Consider This Comprehensive Checklist First So, you’re dreaming of hitting the road in your own customized camper van, envisioning endless adventures and the ultimate freedom of van life. We get it – the allure of building your own van is undeniable. But before you…

Why You Should Choose A Semi-Custom Van Build Over A Custom Van Build

What’s the difference between a semi-custom van build and a custom van build? One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is regarding the difference between semi-custom and custom van builds. We would like to take this opportunity to clarify and explain why…

Van Life Ownership Tips: Van Heaters

Becoming a van owner is exhilarating! You’ve invested in your luxury adventure home-on-wheels, and you’ve dreamed up your bucket list destinations to drive your trusty steed…but now what? In this blog post, we’ll be providing some Van Life Ownership Tips on Van Heaters! We…

Pros & Cons of Downsizing to a Van

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Thinking about downsizing to a camper van? If you currently travel in a larger RV or towable, maybe you’ve started to wonder why it seems everyone these days has decided to live in a van down by the river.  Van life isn’t anything new……

New Van Listing!

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Exciting news, friends! Our latest van build is now for sale! Go over to our Vans for Sale page to learn more. Enjoy luxury off-grid living in this new 2021 Ford Transit T-350 High Roof Extended AWD with EcoBoost | 2022 Build Ready to…

Ready for a DIY Van Build?

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Thinking about a DIY van build? Ready to start but unsure how to budget? Download our free template to get started on your DIY van build budget. And read on for key budgeting considerations. It’s no secret that costs for building out a camper…

Van Build Budget Template

The Value that Van Life Creates 

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Wondering about the value van life creates? Ever wondered why someone would pay anywhere from $50,000 to upwards of $300,00 on a camper van conversion?! Well, initially we did too! Like many families, we started our camping adventures with tent camping. This quickly progressed…

Must Have Tools for Van Building

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If you are doing a DIY van build, check out these must have tools! (This article contains Amazon Affiliate links) With 20+ years of experience in building and carpentry, our van builder Blake has several must-have tools he recommends for your van building shop….

Welcome to Adventure Life Vans!

Welcome to Adventure Life Vans! In our upcoming blog posts, we’ll feature road trip ideas, #vanlife tips and tricks, advice on traveling with kids/teens and stories from the shop on our current van builds.  Our family and van conversion business is based in SW…