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Vanlife Roadmap

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by Vanlife Outfitters

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7 episodes
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Podcast Overview

<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by Vanlife Outfitters</p><p><br></p>

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2/19/2026

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Episode thumbnail for Episode 07: Tim Jowers - Father-Son Van Builders

May 20, 2026

Episode 07: Tim Jowers - Father-Son Van Builders

Tim Jowers quit a 25-year warehouse career in December 2021, bought a ProMaster, and started building vans out of his Texas driveway with his son Ryan. Twenty builds later, he’s still in that driveway — and still loving it. Tim builds what he calls weekend warrior vans: complete, functional, and specifically without showers. In this episode he walks through why — the condensation issues, drainage problems, and cost math that make showers a non-starter. He also covers why cabinet work is the p...

Episode thumbnail for Episode 06: Grant Wilson – Build Less, Use It More

May 6, 2026

Episode 06: Grant Wilson – Build Less, Use It More

Grant Wilson from FreedomVanGo joins Episode 06 of Vanlife Roadmap to share what years of building, using, and refining camper vans have taught him about making better build decisions. Grant’s advice is refreshingly practical. Before you commit to a full van build, go use the van. Sleep in it. Try a simple setup. Rent other vans. Learn what actually matters before spending heavily on layouts, parts, and upgrades. In this conversation, Grant talks through the lessons from his own first build, ...

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April 15, 2026

Episode 05: 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 &...

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What is Vanlife Roadmap?
<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by Vanlife Outfitters</p><p><br></p>
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