There’s something uniquely fun about planning your own van build, especially after years of building vans for clients, traveling in our own rigs, and helping dozens of DIYers navigate their projects.

Building your own adventure van sounds exciting and it is! But after helping dozens of DIYers get started, we’ve noticed one big challenge that almost every first-time builder runs into…

When a van rolls into the shop for a diagnostic session, we can almost guess what’s going on before we even pop the hood or open the electrical cabinet. Nine times out of ten? It’s electrical.

As the temps drop and the mountains call, it’s time to make sure your van is ready for winter. Whether you’re chasing snow days, heading to the slopes, or just enjoying the quiet of off-season camping, prepping your rig for cold weather makes all the difference.

As the temperatures start to drop, it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your van. It might not be the most glamorous part of van life, but trust us, a little prep now can save you a lot of time (and money) down the road.

When it comes to van builds, it’s easy to focus on the inside, the cozy bed, efficient kitchen, or off-grid power system. But the outside of your van matters, too.