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Best Van Design Features for Mountain Bikers, Skiers, Surfers, & Climbers
Author: Carey deVictoria-Michel Let’s not forget the reason that #vanlife came about in the first place: to live more of our lives outdoors enjoying the wild. In this post, we will talk about what van design features to consider for mountain biking, skiing, surfing,...
Battle Born Batteries – Product Review by Freedom Vans
Author: Carey deVictoria-Michel Freedom Vans Product Review Freedom Vans is excited for this product review on a staple of many of our conversions - Battle Born Batteries. Made in the U.S., Battle Born Batteries encompass high end technology in deep cycle lithium ion...
Freedom Vans Launch Floor Plans for D.I.Y. Van Conversions
Author: Carey deVictoria-Michel Our First Floor Plan! Well, technically not our first. But, this is the first floor plan available for purchase on the Freedom Vans shop. Those who are taking the D.I.Y. route will find this (pdf format) floor plan packet to be very...
Let’s Talk About Designing Storage Space in Your Camper Van
Author: Carey deVictoria-Michel Introduction A major appeal of experiencing life in a van is the simplicity that comes with it. It is a small space to travel in, which makes van storage a big deal. Although, it could mean travelling with less and filtering down to the...
Showering Logistics while Living the #VanLife During Covid
Author: Carey deVictoria-Michel Introduction If you have ever lived the #vanlife or if you have ever considered it, I bet one of the first questions you come upon is, ‘how will I shower?’’ With the added challenges that come with Covid, showering can easily become an...
Ordering Recommendations for 2021 Ford Transit Vans
Author: Carey deVictoria-Michel Welcome to Freedom Vans' Ford Transit ordering recommendations post! Freedom Vans recently published an article with recommendations on ordering a Mercedes Sprinter van for a conversion. Since then we have had much inquiry around what...
16 Design Ideas for Van Kitchen Layouts
16 Design Ideas for Van Kitchen Layouts Author: Carey deVictoria-Michel We won’t tell you exactly how to design the kitchen in your sweet van home. Each van is unique and the fun is in making it your own. There are lots of things to think about though when making up...
Vanniversary Interview of ‘Whistler’
“You can move along at your own pace, without having to adhere to a schedule. During the pandemic it has been easy to avoid crowded areas obviously…We only need to shop for groceriesabout once a week at most. We don't need to make reservations! Waking up with...
Advice for the D.I.Y. Van Builder
Taking on a van conversion on your own can be the most exciting and daunting project. Our team at Freedom Vans offered some simple pieces of advice to hopefully save you headaches in your D.I.Y. build.
Best Ways to Brew Coffee While Van Camping
Talk about the best ways to brew coffee while van camping with Freedom Vans.
How to Stay Warm in Your Van in the Winter
Have you thought about how to make your van adventures in the cold months cozy and comfortable? It is not fun to have cold toes and a cold nose when you are trying to sleep in the mountains. There’s no need for that if you take the right approach in preparing your van...
Tips from Porch.com on Creating Your Ultimate Mobile Home
Originally posted on Porch.com Evan Dunn If you’ve ever dreamed of quitting your job and hitting the open road, the dream might be easier to achieve than you think. You might not even have to quit your job. More people than ever are converting their campervans into...
Strategies for Keeping Cool During the Summer in a Van
When you live or travel in a van, one of the main challenges is being able to regulate the temperature within your living space. Whether this is for your own comfort and sanity, or whether you are travelling with pets who can also be sensitive to temperature changes,...
“Fred” Vanniversary Interview
Last year (2019), we had the opportunity to build a Ford Transit 148” van conversion for a lovely couple that travelled to us from Tahoe, CA. They wanted something that would feel like their home away from home when they went on mountain biking and other adventures....
How to Find Free Camping Spots While Travelling in a Van
Ah yes, the glamorous #vanlife. Let’s say you’ve got the van, you’ve got the life...but where can you park? Now, we know that many of these beautiful images you see depicting vanlife online are not realistic. You cannot park your van for free overnight in a national...
Ordering Recommendations for Sprinters
One of the questions we get asked pretty often here at Freedom Vans is: Are there any specific features I should make sure my new Sprinter van from the dealership has? We can build out any high roof Sprinter or Transit that our clients bring to us, but there are...
Van Battery Power System: AGM vs Lithium Batteries
AGM and Lithium Battery banks are the two battery power systems that we offer at Freedom Vans. There are benefits and drawbacks to each, depending on your personal situation, which we will explore in this blog post. We are comparing Battleborn Lithium batteries, but...
Amazing Locations for a Van Trip Around the Olympic Peninsula
1. The Coast The Washington coast is unmatched. With wildlife everywhere you look, raging seas and unique rock formations, there are so many spots on the Olympic Peninsula that should not be overlooked . Visit the classics: La Push, Ruby Beach, and Kalaloch, and if...
Germaine
Germaine was an exciting project for us, as it was for a couple from Australia who wanted a van conversion with the intention of riding mountain bikes and exploring the U.S. We started this business while traveling around Colorado for the Big Mountain Enduro mountain...
What To Know About Vent Fans
WHY ARE VENT FANS IMPORTANT? Adding a ventilation fan is one of the most important additions to a conversion, and we strongly recommend that all conversion vans have some way of ventilating their space. The forced air approach is the most effective way of doing this...
Sunbreak- Family van conversion for day trips
Sunbreak, the family van, was designed for a family of four (mom, dad, and their two boys) with the intention of taking off for months at a time to travel the country. Their dually Sprinter 170 4x4 will be towing a 45 foot trailer for extended living periods, and be...