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Loving the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a dead giveaway that someone is a car nerd. They have never been flashy or easily recognized as something sporty unless you find yourself among the initiated. However, if you know, you know, which is why Volkswagen is tipping its hat to the GTI with the design of the …

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Naked Afraid winner and fitness expert Michael Dietrich about living in his camper van. A 2020 Dodge ProMaster camper is the perfect base camp for all of the extreme outdoor activities that Dietrich loves to embark on. It’s not just fitness, it’s a way of life. And …

Campers are increasing in popularity by the day, it seems. As COVID continues as an unfortunate fixture in our lives, the need to travel safely and socially distanced continues to be of the utmost importance. The problem is, the coolest campers can cost some pretty serious money. Airstream and Winnebago can easily get well into …

Van life isn’t for everyone. But when you know, you know. Sometimes you’re just the right person to live full-time in a 2020 Dodge Promaster van. For Naked and Afraid winner Michael Dietrich, all that downtime in the Colombian jungle gave him a lot of time for reflection. Sitting there with his thoughts, naked and …

When I was a kid, mini-vans were horrible things that represented nothing other than doom wrapped in coarse cloth. I don’t recall anything that even somewhat resembled luxury or comfort in the world of mini-vans. Needless to say, that has changed in our current era. Mini-vans are capable, comfortable, and in the case of the …

Bob Wells was way ahead of the curve when it came to living out of a van. How did Wells get his start and is he responsible for the VanLife trend?

We already know camper vans are amazing. We’ve seen a variety of people on YouTube channels putting their blood, sweat, and tears into their conversion builds. However, this RV camper conversion was built by one woman, inspired by her love for photography, art, and surfing. Those interests combined with a desire for a lifestyle change …

Despite how popular camper vans are right now, Volkswagen doesn’t offer its own in the US. As a result, if you want to live the VW #vanlife here, you have to go with a vintage model. Especially if you plan on going off-pavement. However, there may soon be a way around that, courtesy of the …

If you’ve spent any amount of time watching van life Youtube channels or camper conversion build videos, you’ve probably already connected the dots. Van life isn’t always perfect views and funny conversations while driving. Especially if you are heading to South America like Trent and Allie––and their dog Frank––in the video below. Bumps and problems …

While motorhomes and camper vans aren’t the same thing, they’re both RVs. And though they’re not as spacious, vans are cheaper and easier to live with. Still, while many companies offer sweet van conversions, they can get pricey. Luckily, it’s possible to DIY it. But before you make your own camper van, there are a …

The Venn diagram of eco-friendly and camper enthusiasts has finally found its perfect overlap. The Germany EV company, ElectricBrands has arrived to provide the vehicle for our Venn diagram, the eBussy. First look at eBussy At first glance, the eBussy will likely conjure images of the VW Microbus sitting in a field in upstate New …

It’s not just RVs that have exploded in popularity recently. Their smaller counterparts, camper vans, and the associated #vanlife trend have similarly grown within the public consciousness. Enough that a few manufacturers are starting to get in on the trend. RV maker Winnebago, for example, is turning Mercedes Sprinters into camper vans. Volkswagen’s been in …

The #vanlife community exemplifies the spirit of adventure and exploration, but there are a few things people can’t seem to agree on. One of the biggest points of contention in this community is whether to insulate your camper van. If you’re considering taking to the open road, here’s everything you need to know to make …

Some people like the appeal of vanlife. They typically have work that can be done anywhere. So, the nomadic lifestyle lends itself to adventurous opportunities while still holding down a paycheck. But, some of those vanlife enthusiasts do not want to be held back by paved roadways. They want a van platform that can take …

There are plenty of people out there that consider making a shift toward van life. The blissfully free life of nomadic adventure is alluring. Some may think that they can’t afford to start life on the road. This video, however, shows that if you make some sacrifices and minimize your setup the freedom of the …

If you’re going to do an off-road camping tour of Iceland, this is the camper van to do it in. Once you see this Mercedes camper van you’re going to want it. Unless overland travel in a camper van or RV just totally isn’t your thing. In the video below, we get a full tour …

As shocking as this might be, vans still exist. The pickings are becoming slimmer by the year, and you’ll probably have a better chance of finding a used van than a new one. Mercedes-Benz hasn’t given up, however, and it’s taking the time to update its camper van, the Metris. MotorTrend reports that Mercedes-Benz has …

Full-size conversion vans were the cats meow back in the 1970s. The large van platforms provided lots of room for people to customize them inside and out. But, by the mid-1980s, market share started retracting for the regular consumer. Although the vans were still popular for commercial business fleet sales, the regular market had instead …

While the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van is best known as the Amazon delivery van, Mercedes-Benz does manufacture another, slightly smaller, van. The Mercedes-Benz Metris van has been sold in the U.S. since 2016, and it will be getting a light refresh for the 2021 model year. The Metris is sold as the Vito in other parts …

Minivans may not be the most exciting segment––to people other than myself, anyway––but they do comprise one of the most functional. Minivans are basically the most family-friendly vehicle on the market. There aren’t a massive amount of different minivan offerings, but of the more popular ones we see thousands of complaints filed on CarComplaints.com. If …