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Nice to meet you!
We’re Frankie, Alex and Paco! We’ve been on the road since 2019 and we’re about to add a baby to the mix!
Learn a little more about who we are and how we made the leap into van life!
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Helpful information to get your van life dreams off the ground!
Build a Beautiful Van Without Spending $100K
A real-world van build guide showing exactly how we designed, built, and lived in our van “Olive” — step by step.
You’ve been thinking about building a van.
You’ve watched the tours.
Saved the layouts.
Started pricing parts.
But then reality hits.
Electrical systems.
Cutting holes into your van.
Solar setups.
Plumbing.
Framing.
Thousands of decisions.
And suddenly the dream starts to feel overwhelming.
“What if I build it wrong?”
“What if I waste thousands on mistakes?”
“What if this turns into a $100K Instagram build?”
We’ve been there.
Our first van was built on the streets of New York City in a rusty Dodge Sprinter.
Our second build — Olive, a 2019 RAM ProMaster 3500 Extended — became our full-time home. Van Build Guide FnA Van Life 20…
We lived in it from 2020–2023, refining the layout and learning exactly what works and what doesn’t in real van life. Van Build Guide FnA Van Life 20…
This guide breaks down everything we learned.
Not theory.
Not Pinterest inspiration.
A real build that actually worked.
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🚐 Inside this van build guide, you’ll learn:
✅ Why the RAM ProMaster is one of the best vans for livable space
✅ The complete layout we used for full-time van life
✅ How to design a van that works in all four seasons
✅ How to build a comfortable interior without spending $100K
✅ The step-by-step process for building your van from an empty shell
✅ Electrical, solar, plumbing, insulation, and furniture decisions explained
✅ The tools, materials, and components used throughout the build
What makes this guide different
This isn’t a concept.
It’s the exact build we lived in full-time for years.
The layout includes:
• A convertible dining table and bed
• A full kitchen and fridge setup
• Hidden shower and composting toilet
• Workspace for remote work
• Seating for hosting friends and game nights
• Off-grid capability for up to two weeks at a time Van Build Guide FnA Van Life 20…
All inside a layout designed to feel open, bright, and practical.
You’ll also get:
📐 Detailed van schematics
🎥 Direct links to build videos showing each stage
🛠️ Product lists for the components we used
🔧 Real lessons learned from building two vans
So you’re not guessing.
You’re building with a roadmap.
🚫 This is not a vague “van life inspiration” guide.
🚫 It’s not a $500 online course.
This is the real blueprint behind a van that worked — designed by people who actually lived in it.
And we show you what we would do differently too.
Because the goal isn’t perfection.
It’s building a van you’ll actually love living in.
If you want to:
🚐 Build a van that’s practical and comfortable
💰 Avoid expensive beginner mistakes
🔧 Understand how all the systems actually work
🌍 Create a van ready for real travel
Then this guide will give you the clarity and direction to start building.
Not someday.
Now.
Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our Van Life Guide to Alaska! This comprehensive guidebook includes essential road condition updates, safety precautions, guides for 17 different towns and cities, free sleeping spots all over the state, restaurant suggestions, budget attractions, stunning hiking recommendations, and coordinates to the best free camping spots. Don't miss out on exploring Alaska in your van and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
You keep thinking about it.
The van.
The freedom.
The open map.
The slower mornings.
You picture a different pace of life.
But then reality kicks in.
“How would we afford it?”
“What about work?”
“What if we regret it?”
“What if we build it wrong?”
And suddenly the dream feels… irresponsible.
We’ve been there.
We didn’t just “try van life.”
We:
Sold almost everything and quit our jobs in 2019 to live in a van
Built and traveled in 4 different vehicles
Traveled across Europe, Canada, and the U.S. in a van
Lived through freezing winter nights in the van
Navigated van life with a toddler
Made mistakes, fixed them, and kept going
And did it without financing our freedom with crushing debt
Van life isn’t about quitting your life.
It’s about designing it.
And this book shows you how.
🚐 Inside The Beginner’s Guide to Van Life, you’ll learn:
✅ How to know if van life is actually right for you (before you spend $100K)
✅ How to choose the right van for your goals and budget
✅ The smartest way to plan a layout that fits real life (not just Instagram)
✅ How to avoid the most expensive beginner build mistakes
✅ How to approach finances responsibly so your dream doesn’t become stressful
✅ How to transition from “someday” thinking to an actual plan
✅ The mindset shifts that separate dreamers from doers
🚫 This is not aesthetic van inspo.
🚫 This is not toxic “quit your job tomorrow” hype.
This is the honest, real-life blueprint we wish we had before we started.
It’s practical.
It’s grounded.
It’s built for families, beginners, and people who want freedom without chaos.
Because here’s the truth:
Van life doesn’t fix your life.
But it can reshape it — if you build it right.
If you want to:
🌎 Stop romanticizing and start planning
💰 Build a van without wrecking your finances
👨👩👧 Travel as a family without feeling reckless
📍 Create a life that feels intentional instead of reactive
Then this book will give you the clarity and framework to move.
Not impulsively.
Not emotionally.
Strategically.
This isn’t about living in a van.
It’s about designing a life you don’t need a vacation from.
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Rad swag to make you F n’ A!
• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
• Front pouch pocket
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
• 3-panel hood
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