Ready for a DIY Van Build?
It's no secret that costs for building out a camper van range widely. It’s important to think through these costs, and your key design decisions, before getting started. We’ve created a simple budget to help you calculate the potential costs involved in your van build.
Adventures in Idaho City
Less than an hour from downtown Boise, Idaho City offers visitors endless outdoor adventures, hot springs and a charming old Western vibe. Founded in 1862 during a gold rush, Idaho City was once the biggest city in Idaho. You might find that hard to believe today! This once bustling town is now home to around 500 residents.
Romantic Getaway in La Grande, Oregon
One of our favorite quick weekend getaways is a trip to northeastern Oregon. Less than a three-hour drive from Boise, the towns of La Grande and Baker City offer a unique and convenient location for a romantic couples get-away. Without the hype, crowds and price tag of a big city.
Adventures in McCall, Idaho
Year-round, McCall, Idaho is a quick and easy day-trip or weekend getaway from Boise. At a higher elevation than Boise (just over 5,000 ft), McCall provides excellent snow in the winter and slightly cooler temps for being outdoors in the summer.
The Value that Van Life Creates
Like many families, we started our camping adventures with tent camping. This quickly progressed to buying a small pop-up tent camper that we could tow behind our truck. That worked well with younger kids to keep everyone warm at night with little setup. But soon we progressed to a Class C motorhome as the kids got older.
Must Have Tools for Van Building
With 20+ years of experience in building and carpentry, our van builder Blake has several must-have tools he recommends for your van building shop. Having these tools in your arsenal will improve both your efficiency and the professional look of your build.