Helping You Build
Your Dream Van

About Me

Hi, I'm Lauren - a solo-nomad living full-time
in my self-converted cargo van, chasing
a life of freedom & adventure.

Whether you’re just starting your research or already working on your build, I’m here to help you with
DIY resources, 1-on-1 support and step-by-step tutorials to bring your vision to life.

DIY Van Build Resources

Materials & Tools

DIY Guides

Build Specs

Lessons Learned

The Ultimate Van Build & Van Life Blog

Van Build Mistakes I’ll
Never Make Again

Top Safety Tips
for Solo Vanlife

How I Make Money
from the Road

Build with Confidence

Get 1-on-1 guidance & support from Lauren,
no matter where you’re at in your
van build or van life journey.

Testimonials

  • "You are my official go to person for van conversions."

  • "You have been a tremendous help during my build."

  • "Electrical is so daunting, but you've given me the confidence to do it."

  • "Lots of good info and tips. I love how detailed you are."

  • "Thanks for giving me hope! You are very inspiring."

  • "I am very impressed with your skills and knowledge."

  • "You have such a high level of consideration and thought."

Stay in the loop

When you miss your bus friends so much that you back track 6 hours to hang with them for a week in the middle of Georgia 💞🥹 Key highlights from the week: 🚌 Getting to see the progress of my friends’ bus builds 🃏 Game nights - I FINALLY
Nashville recap 💞 For two weeks, I hit up my old stomping grounds in Nashville from when I lived there for a year after college. I’m not a city girl, but Nashville will always have a special place in my heart and I love when I get to return
Home Sweet Home 🚐 🫶🏻💖 After nearly 3 years of working on the van build, on and off, my home on wheels is officially DONE and the TOUR VIDEO is LIVE on YouTube 🙌🏻 This chapter of life will be one I never forget - and I’m just getting sta
I get a ton of questions about living on the road — so I’m answering the 7 most common ones in this post! From how I shower to how I make money while traveling. Swipe through to get the inside scoop! Have more questions? Drop them below
Springtime in Michigan 🌸 🍒 Cherry blossoms 🌳 Climbing trees ☀️ Sunshine 👣 Grounding 📖 Reading on a swing 🌊 Views of Lake Michigan
Evenings by the water in the Florida Keys 🏝️
Behind the scenes💡🎥 🎬 Spent two full days filming my VAN TOUR in the most beautiful park, surrounded by the most amazing friends (YouTube video coming soon!) 😆🙌🏼 Huge shoutout to my incredibly talented friend Ryan for bringing my vision to l