Beginner’s Guide to Vanlife | The Vansmith
How to Get RVIA Certification for a Tiny House?
If you’re building or purchasing a tiny home on wheels, understanding how to get RVIA certification is essential. The RVIA certification for tiny house structures ensures your home meets strict...
How to Get Pre-Approved for a Camper: RV Financing Guide
If you’re ready to hit the road but need help covering the cost, learning how to get pre-approved for a camper is the best first step. Understanding RV loan pre...
Off-Grid RV Living: How to Live Off-Grid in an RV
If you’ve ever dreamed of complete freedom on the open road, off grid RV living makes it possible. With solar power, efficient storage, and smart planning, your camper or motorhome...
How to Sleep Six in a Class‑B‑Style Van: Realistic Layouts, Trade‑Offs, and Safety
Practical layouts, platform choices, platform choices, costs, and safety guidance for fitting six sleepers into high‑roof Sprinter and Transit conversions.
Best Camper Vans for Dogs – Pet-Friendly RVs Built for Van Life with Dogs
Finding the best camper vans for dogs means blending comfort, safety, and function for every adventure. Whether you’re designing a van for dogs or exploring ready-made RVs with dog kennels,...
What is the most popular wood to convert a campervan?
If you’re planning your next adventure on wheels, one of the first questions you’ll face is what is the most popular wood to convert a campervan. The right wood makes...
Definitive Guide to Sprinter 170 Length: Dimensions, Fit & Use Cases
A detailed guide to Sprinter 170 dimensions, usable interior space after Vansmith builds, garage fit, layout options, payload trade-offs, and design tips.
Ford Transit Medium Roof: Real Interior Heights (Tape‑Measure Numbers)
Measured tape‑measure interior heights for the Ford Transit medium roof and practical guidance on usable standing clearance after common conversion layers.
Ford Transit Trail Buyer’s & Upfitter’s Guide: Tires, Lift, AWD, and Best Build Paths
The Transit Trail is Ford’s factory-built, adventure-ready Transit: raised ride height, AWD, underbody protection, and a suspension tuned for stability. This guide covers trim differences, tire fitment, lift options, ideal build paths, buying tips, and maintenance—plus practical Vansmith recommendations for conversion-ready Trails.
Maybach Sprinter Van: What ‘Maybach-Style’ Really Means — Costs, Reliability & Ethical Upgrades
What “Maybach-style” means for Sprinter conversions: how the look translates to a van, realistic cost ranges, reliability checklists, and ethical upgrade guidance.
What to Look for in a Custom Van Builder
Why the right builder matters—story-driven design, true craftsmanship, white-glove process, and certified, compliant builds that last.
Why Choose The Vansmith: Built to Roam Further
Byline: Eugene Intro At The Vansmith, we don’t just build vans. We create experiences. Since 2016, our mission has been to provide people who seek adventure and the freedom of...
