Vanlife Roadmap

Vanlife Outfitters
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On Vanlife Roadmap, we have real conversations with vanlifers, pro builders, and DIYers who build their own vans, learn as they go, and hit the road to live life on their terms.  Sponsored by Vanlife Outfitters

Episodios

  1. 15 ABR

    Episode 04: Dutch at The Bug Wall

    What happens when a simple vanlife problem turns into a full product? In this episode, Dutch shares how dealing with bugs in his van led him to create the Bug Wall—and how trial and error, simple thinking, and real-world use shaped the outcome. In this episode, we cover:  • Dutch’s background in carpentry and hands-on building  • The challenges of designing a family van layout  • Why bugs became a bigger problem than expected  • How the first screen designs came together  • The role of iteration and problem-solving  • Why simpler systems often work better  • How a DIY fix turned into a growing business Whether you’re building your own van or just getting started, this episode offers practical insight into how ideas evolve—and why starting small matters. www.vanlifeoutfitters.com

    50 min

  2. 1 ABR

    Episode 04: Clayton Houser – Real-Use Lessons After 50 Van Builds

    Clayton Houser joins Episode 04 of Vanlife Roadmap to share what building around 50 vans taught him about layout, electrical planning, quality parts, and the tradeoffs that matter most once a van is actually in use. In this conversation, Clayton reflects on how his thinking changed through real-world experience – from early layout choices that looked good but created friction in daily life, to the importance of planning ahead for future upgrades and using better components from the start. If you’re a DIY van builder, this episode offers practical perspective from someone who has learned these lessons through repetition, iteration, and real use. www.vanlifeoutfitters.com

    44 min

  3. 18 MAR

    Episode 03: Justin Shipp – From RV Roots to Real-World Van Design

    In this episode of Vanlife Roadmap, Justin Shipp of Site Seven shares how family roots in the RV industry, a detour into custom bicycle building, and years of hands-on experience shaped his approach to van design. The conversation centers on a practical idea – better vans are not always the ones with more features, but the ones built with more intention. Justin explains why quality, simplicity, and real-world use matter so much, why some vans end up overbuilt or harder to live in, and what DIY builders can learn from a shop that designs around actual experience instead of complexity for its own sake. www.vanlifeoutfitters.com

    56 min

  4. 4 MAR

    Episode 02: Josh Theberge – Real-Use Van Build Lessons and the Tradeoffs That Matter

    Josh Theberge left the “Miami starter kit” behind and built a van that’s now on its third iteration. In this conversation, he shares what held up in real use – and what he’d do differently if he were starting a build today, from electrical planning to comfort decisions that quietly make life on the road easier. www.vanlifeoutfitters.com

    53 min

  5. 19 FEB

    Episode 1: Zach Daudert — From First Van to Vanlife Outfitters

    Vanlife Roadmap begins with a conversation that sets the tone for the series.  In Episode 1, we sit down with Zach Daudert – co-founder of Vanlife Outfitters and Peace Love & Vans – to talk about his path into vanlife, long before it became an industry.  Zach shares stories from building and living in his first van as a teenager, following the Grateful Dead, and learning van systems through trial and error. He explains how documenting his own build turned into a blog that exposed a major gap in the vanlife world – and why that gap ultimately led to the creation of Vanlife Outfitters.  The conversation also explores the philosophy behind Peace Love & Vans, why community matters more than commerce, and what first-time DIY builders often misunderstand when starting their own camper van conversion.  This episode is for anyone who wants to understand vanlife beyond the surface – and make smarter, more intentional decisions along the way.  www.vanlifeoutfitters.com

    1 h 13 min
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On Vanlife Roadmap, we have real conversations with vanlifers, pro builders, and DIYers who build their own vans, learn as they go, and hit the road to live life on their terms.  Sponsored by Vanlife Outfitters

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