Thinking of an Adventure Van Build? Here's What I Learned the Hard Way
If you're dreaming about building an adventure van and taking life on the road, you're not alone — I was in the same place a year ago. I wanted a rig that could handle backcountry dirt roads, haul my bikes, keep me warm at night, and still have space to cook a real meal. Here's what I’ve learned from actually doing it — and a few tips I wish I knew from the start. 1. Start With How You Travel Before buying gear or gutting a van, ask yourself: What does adventure mean to me? Off-roading in the Rockies? Remote surf trips? Park-hopping with your dog? Your travel style should shape everything — layout, gear storage, battery size, water tanks, etc. 2. Overbuild Your Power, Always Adventure means unpredictability. Weather changes, remote locations, no shore power — and that’s the point. That’s why I now swear by a solid electrical system. Solar + lithium + a reliable inverter is the holy trinity. I came across Skyliner Gear late in my build, and their Power Kit Cabinet wo...