Directory

There is a ton of great information and resources to help you live van life! Let us help you navigate it all…

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Free Resources -General

• Wayward Home A blog with tons of links for self builders
• Far Out Ride A blog with great tutorials
• Explore Van X A directory site much like this page
• Gnomad Home A free PDF van build guide
• OurkaraVan Free self build how-to articles
• Enginners Who Vanlife A blog with educational articles
• DIY Sprinter Sprinter Van technical/mechanical info
• Build a Green RV – Good blog on build techniques
• MB Vans Manufacturer technical information
• AM Solar DIY Support Educational content for DIY Electrical
• Marine How To – Electrical Education
• Caulking and Sealant – A good blog post about sealants

Extruded Aluminum Education

• Ourka Van – 8020 Youtube How-To Video
• Humble Road – 8020 Youtube How-To Video
• Riding Roads & Trails – Blog post on 8020 Building

Youtube Authorities

• Seven O Savage Our favorite YouTube van builder
• Will Prowse – Solar and Electrical

Forums

• Sprinter Source – Mercedes Sprinter Van RV Forum
• Transit Forum – Ford Transit RV Forum
• DIY Solar Power – Solar / Electrical

Courses

• Van Life Academy
• Van Conversion Academy
• Camp O Vans Course
• The Van Conversion Course

Books

• Van Build
• The Van Conversion Guide
• Mobile Solar Power

Van Building Parts Stores

• DIY Van
• Freedom Van Go
• Campervan HQ
• Heatso – HVAC Products
• Discount Van Truck – Aftermarket Seats and Seating Accessories

Van Build Kits

• Zen Vans
• Van Life Components
• Adventure Wagon
• Esplori
• Titan Kits
• Van Lab

Van Build Components

• Van Cubbies – Wood Cubbies
• Veritas Vans – Prebuilt Cabinets
• ReParadise – Prebuilt Cabinets
• Overland Sprinters – Bed Systems
• Rigwell – Bed and Cabinets
• Flarespace – Flares, Bed Systems, and Paneling
• Flatline Van Co – Bed Systems, Roof Racks, etc
• Trail Kitchens – Modular Kitchens
• Overland Sprinters – Bed System
• Diode Dynamics – The best LED lights

Electrical Component Manufacturers

• Victron Energy
• Battle Born Batteries
• Lithionics Battery
• Renogy Batteries
• Dakota Batteries
• Ohmmu Batteries
• Rich Solar
• Sun and Fun

Electrical Resellers

• Current Connected
• AM Solar

Pre Built Electrical Kits

• Tiny Watt Solar
• OffGrid Solutions PDX
• WirlNet
• Wired Campers (UK)

Fabric Gear (Window Covers, Storage, etc)

• Strawfoot Handmade
• VanMade Gear

Other

• Lizard Skin – Spray On Insulation and Sound Deadener

Vehicle Upgrades (Suspension, Ladders, Racks)

• Agile Offroad
• Sprinter Upgrades
• Shuksan Vans
• Owl Vans
• Aspen Frontiers

Specialty Systems (Hydronic Floors, Recirculating Showers)

• Van Life Tech
• Mid City Engineering

Extruded Aluminum Parts

• 8020.Net
• 8020 Amazon
• Heitek
• Online Metals – Raw Metal Parts

Appliances

• Camp Chef Oven
• Fresair – Very efficient evaporative cooler
• Zero Breeze – Portable Air Conditioning

Internet Connectivity

• Winegard – Wifi Range Extender

Van Marketplaces – Building too hard? Buy a used van instead.

• Van Life Trader
• VanCamper
• Van Viewer
• Conversion Trader
• Expedition Portal

Van Rentals – A great way to try out van travel without commitment.

• Go Camper Vans
• Native Vans
• Escape Camper Vans – Cheap Campervan rentals
• Outdoorsy – A marketplace for van owners to rent their vans out to you
• Chuckanut Westfalias – A Bellingham WA bases Westfalia Rental Co

Van Builders – There are too many van builders to choose from, but these are some of our favorites.

• Outside Van – Premium builds – OR
• Sportsmobile – The Original, since 1961 – CA
• Vansmith – Premium builds – OR
• Terranaut – Form follows function – MT
• Wayfarer – Excellent budget choice – CO
• Humble Road – Craftsman – East Coast