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Beginner’s Guide to Vanlife by The Vansmith
Campervans cost more because they combine heavy-duty vehicles, hand-crafted interiors, compac...
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The Ford E-350 offers rugged durability and high payload, while modern vans deliver brigh...
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Discover how to find affordable campervans and motorhomes with smart buying tips, budget-friendly...
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Practical layouts, platform choices, platform choices, costs, and safety guidance for fitting six...
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A detailed guide to Sprinter 170 dimensions, usable interior space after Vansmith builds, garage ...
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Measured tape‑measure interior heights for the Ford Transit medium roof and practical guidance on...
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The Transit Trail is Ford’s factory-built, adventure-ready Transit: raised ride height, AWD, unde...
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What “Maybach-style” means for Sprinter conversions: how the look translates to a van, realistic ...
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Why the right builder matters—story-driven design, true craftsmanship, white-glove process, and c...
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Big news from Boulder. The Vansmith is officially NOAH certified, a milestone that formally recog...
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Vanlife Stories
A practical, money-first guide to deciding whether van life is right for you. Learn Total Cost of...
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A safety-first, weekend-friendly van DIY guide that walks beginners through planning, tools, insu...
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Tested insulation and sound solutions for Transit interiors. Practical material choices and insta...
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A practical guide to choosing wall and ceiling materials for Sprinter conversions — comparing ply...
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Practical, tested strategies for insulating and soundproofing Ford Transit interiors — R-values, ...
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Debunking common pop-top camper myths with practical thresholds, leak diagnostics, and lightweigh...
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Clear, practical comparison of the Ford Transit Trail and factory AWD Transit to help you pick th...
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A practical guide to off-grid power for weekenders and small RVs. Learn how much solar and batter...
Read MoreA practical inspection checklist for buying a used 2019 Mercedes Sprinter. Spot DPF/DEF, wiring, ...
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A practical guide to van power systems: battery chemistries and sizing, alternator vs DC‑DC charg...
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Compare short and long wheelbase camper vans to match your travel style, parking needs, and layou...
Read MoreA practical comparison of Sprinter vs Transit for camper-van buyers. Payload, roof height, fuel e...
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Compare pre built camper vans and custom conversions to decide which fits your timeline, budget, ...
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A practical guide to buying a pre-built camper van. Learn the pros, tradeoffs, inspection checkli...
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A concise snapshot of current rv loan rates, APR bands by term, and three sample financing scenar...
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A practical, inspection-first pre-purchase checklist for buyers of used Sprinter RVs: verify serv...
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A practical, buyer-focused comparison of the Sprinter 2500 high roof and 3500 dually covering pay...
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Practical guide to finding and building an inexpensive camper van: choose buy vs convert, top don...
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Compare small RVs (teardrops, lightweight travel trailers, truck campers) and camper vans across ...
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A prioritized, shop-tested pre-purchase checklist for used Sprinter RVs: paperwork to demand, ext...
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A practical guide to what executive Sprinter conversions include, how added weight affects ride a...
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Compare factory Class B RVs and custom Vansmith conversions across price, warranty, service, and ...
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How to pick a platform height that fits bikes, skis, or a motorcycle while keeping comfortable ma...
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A practical guide to how a high roof camper van changes interior layouts, comfort, and build choi...
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Camper van quality means more than a tidy interior—it’s measurable safety, serviceability, and pr...
Read MoreHigh roof cargo vans transform camper conversions by enabling full standing height, better layout...
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A practical comparison of class b camper vans and custom conversions—costs, space, warranties, of...
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A practical guide to choosing the right van platform, roof height, layout, and systems for couple...
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Practical guidance on regulations, testing, and documentation for installing captain chairs or bu...
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Practical guidance on seat-to-bed conversions for Sprinter vans, covering mechanisms, safety, mat...
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A practical guide to converting a Sprinter into an executive mobile office. Covers power sizing, ...
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Practical guide to planning a Sprinter van with bathroom: layouts, tank-sizing math, ventilation,...
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Practical advice on van seats that swivel, slide, and convert to sleeping surfaces. Measure clear...
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Practical guidance for choosing Sprinter wall and ceiling materials that balance weight, durabili...
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Discover the pros and cons of pop top campers vs high roof conversion vans. Find your perfect tra...
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Guide to converting a Mercedes shuttle van into a professional mobile office. Covers layout, seat...
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A practical, photo-forward tour that separates genuine value from styling hype in high-end Sprint...
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A practical van conversion guide to match vehicle choice, chassis, and systems to how you travel....
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Clarify what “largest” means for Class B motorhomes—exterior size, usable interior volume, or pay...
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Practical design and safety advice for families who want a small camper that sleeps 4 using a Cla...
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A practical, field‑tested guide to van‑life showers — from portable solar bags to 12V pump system...
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A practical, safety-first guide to Ford Transit van layouts for families — covers ISOFIX/LATCH av...
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