Having spent years transforming Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans into adventure vehicles, Oregon-based Zenvanz is known for using top-of-the line materials, such as bamboo, to transform van interiors into ...

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.

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 ...

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