DIY Adventure Van – Our Stealth Base Camp
Welcome to our latest adventure as we reveal the progress on our stealthy van build! This DIY project is a pivotal step in our quest to create a mobile base camp for our future boat home. As seasoned explorers who have traveled the globe on both wheels and keels, we understand the balance between functionality and simplicity. Our motto? Keep It Simple, Stupid!
Key Features of Our Stealth Van Build:
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Adventure-Ready Design: We’ve chosen to prioritize function over flash, ensuring that our van blends seamlessly into any environment while traveling through Central and South America.
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Innovative Storage Solutions: Our van maximizes space through clever design hacks that enhance life on the move. Every ounce of weight has been accounted for, making it light yet robust.
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Boat-Inspired Logic: By incorporating boat technology into our van, we save weight and resources, making our journey more efficient. From blocks and lines to creative cargo storage, practicality reigns supreme.
- Focus on Sustainability: Living off-grid is a priority for us. We continue to refine our knowledge on renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable living, which will be crucial during our travels.
In this video, we walk you through our DIY conversion process filled with unique ideas and practical tips. It’s rough and rugged — just the way we like it. Plus, don’t miss out on exclusive discounts for beautiful, adventure-ready tableware using code WYNNS.
Join us on this journey as we cultivate curiosity and connect with the world around us.
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Wow!!!
You guys are great!
Good to see you both❤
Hey Nikki, glad to see Jason got a dishwasher in that van. The magnets are awesome.
Yay! Van video!
Love you both and I know you’re going through it with sailing. That said, you’re like the 2nd or 3rd sailing channel that’s bought a van while upgrading a sailboat, transitioning, etc.
I’m here to watch a sailing channel. I can travel myself by plane, vehicle, etc. I really dislike van channels! Please find your next sailboat!!!
I think there’s a silent beef between the types of car sleepers. Bc big ol vans are just so obvious. Nothing stealth about it. I live in a place with nice summer temps and they descended they’re everywhere and I can’t wait for winter so they go somewhere else. It’s bc they’re eyesores. And they take up tons of parking and they make us too obvious. We’re all just trying to get ahead not pretend this is in any way ideal. And someone put a poop bag in my laundry mats trash last week and it reeked. The only people with poop to dispose of are the ones pretending a vehicle is a real house with a pretend bathroom.
and Nikki doesn’t look a day older.
I love that you have used your sailor rope skills for the bed hoist! Definitely want to copy this!
Come back to Ecuador!!
I'm curious about the fate of your space age dinghy. Did you sell it with the boat?
Thank you!
Great progress! Looking forward to your travels.
Wasn't Zatara there and got new engines from them
KEEP IT SIMPLE, STUPID. (the inference is that you are stupid?)
Am LOVING this video….. using the simple things from the boat to the van!! ON YOU GUYS!!!
How are you going to get the van to South America? There are no roads connecting South America to Central America.
Looks like a fun adventure. Maybe now that we're both land based we can meet up again.
Safe Travels you two ! Looking forward to your newest adventure …. Enjoyed the update .. God Bless u2 !
Can I buy a van build designed by you two? I feel like I just watched a Master Class on van design. So cool and smartly built. MAGNETS!
What are those tables/desks? those look amazing.
The silwy system is genius – trust the Dans 🇩🇰 sending ❤ from Auckland New Zealand 🇳🇿
Maybe I missed some of the salient details of your plans for the future. You're going back to traveling van life until you get your new boat? I'm guessing that will take about 12 to 18 months???
Cool!❤❤
Do you have a link to the adjustable stand up work table?
Lifting beds don't leave enough clearance below for most people to stand comfortably in Transits and Sprinters. Unfortunate, since it would be a good approach.
Boats – YES. Vans – NO.
Those tables are perfect, where can we find them?…please and thank you!
You may want the EcoFlow 500w or 800w alternator charger for your Delta 3+.
Solar won't work in the rain or dark and this gives you an affordable charging technique while you are driving around.
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I wonder if the failure point won't be the magnets, but the glue…
Why wouldn't you just buy that van that is pretty much ready to go there tons of vans out there for sale.
We prioritized adventure-ready functionality over Instagram-worthy aesthetics. Every decision was made with three things in mind: weight, simplicity, and getting us from one adventure to the next. We feel we're off to a good start but we're itching to hear your thoughts and suggestions. I know many of you have builds and hard earned knowledge…so please, do share! Especially because we're planning to take this thing through Central and potentially South America.
⛵🚐🏕And, if you're in the market for adventure ready, stay put tableware and accessories, check out Silwy! Use code WYNNS for 10%off: https://silwy.de/wynns