Top 10 Vans, Buses, and Trailers of 2020
Van life has never looked so good. This year, economic uncertainty—coupled with the rise of remote work—spurred many to trade in their mortgages for a converted van, bus, or Airstream. The projects below, ranging from DIY projects completed during the pandemic to luxury trailers available to order, were fodder for our imaginations.
10. Budget Breakdown: A Growing Family Upgrades From a Sprinter Van to a Skoolie Built for $26K
After getting a taste of #vanlife, Gianna and Jake Bachowski spend the pandemic converting a school bus—finishing just in time for the arrival of their baby daughter.
The custom-built common area also serves as the dining room table; it’s also where Gianna watches after her children while they’re in their baby seats. The black trim on the windows carries out the monochromatic scheme. Overhead shelves hold planters, trinkets, books and other items that create homey atmosphere.
Luxury travel trailer company Living Vehicle has taken one giant step closer to their goal of a net-zero energy vehicle. The California-based company has partnered with Volta Power Systems to equip the new 2021 Living Vehicle with an automotive-grade energy system that can store up to 47,600 watt-hours of energy for a 3,080-watt-capable solar array—enough to continuously power two air conditioning units off grid and charge an electric vehicle at rates of up to 44 miles per charge.
Woodworkers Justin and Kathleen Brady from Bell Buckle, Tennessee, transformed a 1976 GMC Motorhome into a mobile dwelling to be used for weekend getaways and their annual pilgrimage out west. The couple had to work meticulously to make the most of the 150-square-foot space, and they got creative with cabinetry and millwork throughout.
After selling their home in Nixa, Missouri, Chris and Tina Wann decided to hit the road with their two sons Elijah (15) and Rylee (12) and blind pup Dub the Skoolie Dog in tow. Seeking a life of adventure, and to minimize their cost of living, the family of four has embraced a mortgage-free lifestyle, following their whims down the open road.
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