We Built a Luxury Campervan for Less Than 1/2 the Factory Price - in just 70 Days...
Now you can do it too with our step-by-step campervan design + planning system.
...and without the ridiculous $200K factory price tag.
Sounds impossible?
We thought so too… Right up until we built our own van in just 70 days.
Here’s the truth no one tells you about designing a campervan:
The secret isn’t fancy tools or years of experience. It’s having a campervan design plan that actually makes sense.
Your dream DIY campervan is 100% within reach when you follow the same system we used to design and plan our Sprinter campervan “Harry” – on budget, on schedule, and without losing our minds.
The Toolkit gives you a clear, easy-to-follow roadmap for DIY campervan design and layout – so you can build a van that actually works for your real life.
See What's Inside Your DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit 
Just picture it for a moment...
Pulling into a special place you’ve always wanted to see – not rushing to a hotel, not wrestling with reservations, not settling for someone else’s idea of “vacation.”
Just your van. Your space. Your pace.
A DIY campervan that feels like you – quietly comfortable, thoughtfully designed, built for the kinds of trips you actually want to take – not the curated influencer version.
Because you’re not trying to “do vanlife.”
You’re trying to build a small, beautiful, functional campervan home you can take anywhere.
And to do that, you need a DIY campervan that...
- Reflects your personal style (not some generic builder’s template)
- Fits your specific needs like it was made for you (because it is)
- Is designed for the places you want to go (not some influencer’s idea of “vanlife”)
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Functions smoothly in real travel (not just staged photos)
But here’s the part no one really talks about...
- The DIY campervan design choices pile up fast - hundreds of them - and every one feels permanent!
- Advice online is a mess: conflicting, incomplete, or just straight-up wrong
- One bad campervan layout decision can cost you thousands and ruin the whole build
- It’s terrifying to get months into a project and realize your layout doesn’t actually work
- And meanwhile, it seems like everyone else is building their dream van while you’re still stuck at “Where do I even start?”
The overwhelm, the mistakes, the self-doubt - that’s exactly why we built this DIY campervan design system.
We’re Sam and Justin.
And don’t forget our four-legged cowboy, Ralphie!
(he's the cute one in the "tuxedo")
These days you’ll find the three of us crisscrossing North America in our hand-built DIY Sprinter campervan, “Harry.” Forty-one states, eight Canadian provinces, and counting…
But just a couple years ago, we were exactly where you are now.
We didn’t build a campervan because we were bored. We built one because everything else felt… small. Routine. Boring. Maybe even pointless.
We loved the idea of hopping in a van and zigzagging the country:
Hidden forests. Quiet beaches. Places we’d only ever seen on postcards.
But the truth is after my mom died – way too suddenly – all those “someday” dreams felt like excuses.
She always loved decorating a home. Always believed you could build something good for your family, even if you didn’t have a lot of money. And I got a lot of that from her.
So when I looked at the cookie-cutter vans on the market and saw cheap cabinetry, “pleather” upholstery, layouts made for “Instagram vanlife” not real living…
I got pissed – I saw price tags that made no sense. I saw designs built for two-weekend getaways, not real travel.
Even the small “custom van builders” weren’t much better – just another version of the same generic campervan layouts, only with long waitlists and even higher prices.
We wanted a van that felt like an actual home – something solid, comfortable, thoughtful, and built for real travel… and we couldn’t afford (or stomach) paying $200K+ for mediocrity.
And I knew: if we really wanted a van that felt like our home, we’d have to build it ourselves.
Sound nuts? Maybe. Definitely terrifying.
Because we didn’t have…
- A garage. Just a tiny gravel driveway.
- A shop. Just a crappy $100 Amazon pop-up tent to shelter us from the rainy Maine weather.
- A lot of free time. We were knee-deep in our busy T-shirt business.
- Professional-builder experience. Just a notebook full of crossed-out ideas and a sinking feeling we might totally screw this thing up.
Every cut felt permanent.
Every decision felt expensive.
We seriously considered bailing.
But then we got smart. We slowed down. We planned every little detail of our DIY campervan layout: Cabinet placement. Insulation. Plumbing.
Even where Ralphie would get the best sun patch for his naps!
Nine weeks later – in less than 70 days – we climbed inside our DIY campervan and said:
“Holy s**t… we actually built a home.”
…we built this Toolkit for you.
We didn’t just finish a build….
We built something better than what you get from a factory.
A van made for real travel.
Made the way we wanted it.
Made for real life.
And when we finally were tucked under the redwoods at dusk in a campground in California’s Big Sur – soup simmering on the stove, Ralphie kneading a blanket on the sofa, the van quiet around us – that’s when it hit:
This wasn’t a hotel room on wheels.
This was home.
Now we’re sharing everything we learned – the smart planning, the mistakes we almost made, the little tricks that saved thousands – in our DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit.
Not because we want to brag.
But because we don’t want you to waste time, money, or end up with a van that’s just “meh.”
Because we think you deserve better than “assembly-line vanlife.”
- If you’re tired of bland, overpriced, cookie-cutter vans…
- If you want a van that feels like yours…
- If you want a van that works – not just looks good in photos…
A great DIY campervan isn’t built with tools.
It’s built with great choices.
Here's the problem:
Most van build courses focus on “how to build” – how to cut wood, run wires, install plumbing. All useful.
But none of that matters if you don’t have a campervan design that actually works for the way you travel!
Because let’s be brutally honest:
Building a DIY campervan is a major investment of time and money.
And if you start without a solid plan, you’re almost guaranteed to:
- Waste money on the wrong parts
- Lose months fixing preventable mistakes
- End up with a van that looks good in photos… but drives you nuts to live in
That’s exactly why we created this DIY campervan design system...
Before we built a single cabinet, we got crystal clear on what we needed, what we could skip, and what we absolutely could not afford to get wrong.
That process – the one that kept us on budget and on schedule – is the foundation of this toolkit.
The DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit gives you a step-by-step method to avoid the costly mistakes and design a van that actually works in real life.
We built our Sprinter campervan “Harry” in our tiny gravel driveway in just 70 days – for less than half the price of a factory-built van.
And the result?
A refined, functional, grown-up campervan that feels like a real home – not an RV knockoff!
Meanwhile, many of the “gurus” teaching van build courses online… haven’t exactly built vans you’d want to model.
Let’s just say: we’ve seen the insides. And the price tags. And the compromises.
You want something better.
A van you’re proud of.
A van that fits your style, your routines, your trips – without the typical DIY regrets.
That’s exactly what this Toolkit helps you create.
We had to figure all of this DIY campervan planning out ourselves.
But you don’t have to.
We took the exact step-by-step DIY campervan design and planning process we used to build Harry in 70 days - on budget, without a shop, without a crew - and turned it into a complete, beautifully organized system.
Inside, you’ll get 219+ pages of practical, real-world DIY campervan design guidance, examples, and over 175 photos – including behind-the-scenes details that most builders never share.
No fluff. No filler. No vague advice.
Just a clear, proven campervan design method you can follow at your own pace.
And yes – designing your campervan should be exciting…
This toolkit makes sure it stays that way!
Whether this is your first build or you’re an old pro, this system will give you the confidence, clarity, and structure to design a campervan you’ll actually love living in.
Here's What's Inside Your DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit...
Inside the Toolkit, you’ll find eleven core design guides that walk you through the same DIY campervan design and planning process we used to build our van “Harry” in just 70 days.
You’ll walk away with the knowledge, ideas and confidence to get started designing your own dream DIY campervan – even if this is your very first build!
#1 - "The Grand Tour"
You’ll round up ideas for your own DIY campervan as we take you along for 52 pages and pick through and explore (in nitty-gritty detail) the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, the bathroom and the garage of our own hand-built Sprinter campervan, “Harry.”
Packed with over 80 vibrant photos, descriptions and a slew of inspirational & clever ideas that you can steal for your own DIY campervan interior design and layout.
Every nook and cranny. Under the kitchen sink. Inside our cabinets. The toilet.
And yep – even inside our underwear drawers!
#2 - Little Tricks That Will Save You Thousands On Your Campervan
We’ll let you in on the secret little DIY campervan design and planning tricks we used to save thousands of dollars on our campervan conversion without sacrificing quality.
And we’ll reveal how you too can save major moola on your DIY campervan budget with some easy peasy ideas you’ve probably never even thought of.
#3 - Your Campervan Design Idea Planner
A nifty, fill-in-the-blanks DIY campervan design options guide that cuts through the BS to thoroughly walk you through your own unique campervan needs and helps steer your campervan layout and interior design in the right direction.
#4 - A “Brag-Worthy” Campervan In Less Than 70 Days - How We Did It
We let the cat out of the bag on how we designed and built a “brag-worthy” DIY campervan in just 9 short weeks – in our teeny tiny driveway – for less than half the cost of a boring “assembly line” van – with little experience and on our very first DIY build!
# 5 - DIY Campervan Blueprint
You’ll get the exact step-by-step DIY campervan design, layout, and build timeline we used to design, plan and build our campervan in our teeny, tiny gravel driveway in less than 70 days – a project that many people can easily spend a year or more toiling away at.
Swipe our plan and use it as a plug-and-play roadmap for your own DIY campervan project.
#6 - Campervan Decorating Secrets
We’ll show you our little DIY campervan decorating details – item by item – for decorating a snug, personalized campervan and show you how you can do it too with just some simple targeted little details (that make a huge difference)!
#7 - The 7 Deadly Sins Of Campervan Design
We expose the 7 deadly sins of DIY campervan design and reveal our 7 van commandments to follow “religiously” to rescue your campervan from “design hell”.
#8 - Our Top Secret List: Everything Inside Our Campervan
You’ll get an over-the-shoulder peek at our private list of everything we chose to put inside our DIY campervan interior.
This meticulously detailed buyer’s guide includes a complete run-down of product sources making it super easy for you to take our ideas and adapt them for your own DIY campervan build.
#9 - How To Pick A Signature Design Style
Your personal cheat sheet to picking your own signature DIY campervan design style complete with vivid photos, patterns and color ideas to inspire your campervan interior.
#10 - How To Build Your Own “Van-spiration" Idea Board
We’ll show you what inspired our DIY campervan interior design, then send you on a scavenger hunt to collect and organize ideas to create your own “Van-spiration” Idea Board – a starting point for designing your own DIY campervan layout and interior.
#11 - 3 Essential Habits To Confidently Tackle Your Campervan Project
We “spill the beans” on our “get-it-done” mindset we used to design & build our DIY campervan from scratch in less than 70 days.
We’ll show you how you can confidently design, plan and build your own DIY campervan quickly using our super simple approach.
Extra Bonus! Your Campervan Design Journal
Fill out this handy-dandy journal as you go through your DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit and you’ll have your own convenient “go-to” point of reference to look back on as you plan and build your DIY campervan.
Here’s exactly what you get...
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The full 11-guide DIY campervan design system we used to design our van in 70 days
Clear explanations, real examples, and the reasoning behind every major campervan design layout and interior design choice. -
219+ pages of practical DIY campervan design guidance
All the real-world stuff no one tells you until you’ve already screwed it up. -
Over 175 photos from our build
Not glamour shots - actual DIY campervan interior details you can learn from and adapt. -
The step-by-step campervan planning method that kept our build on schedule
If you want to avoid the “year-long DIY project” trap, this is how you do it. -
A complete list of everything we used inside our DIY campervan
When you don’t want to spend days hunting for fixtures, hardware, or appliances.
And most importantly – a way to design your DIY campervan layout with confidence instead of second-guessing every single decision.
DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit is perfect for people who want...
- A DIY campervan that fits the way they actually travel
- A campervan interior design that feels intentional, not slapped together
- A proven campervan design system to avoid expensive mistakes
- A campervan layout they won’t regret in six months
- A van that feels like a home – not an RV knockoff
- Guidance from people who’ve actually built a DIY campervan, not people repeating lame YouTube advice
- A faster, clearer, more organized path to a finished DIY campervan build
But this DIY campervan design system isn’t for people who…
- Are perfectly happy with a generic, builder-basic campervan layout
- Don’t care how the space feels or functions
- Want the cheapest possible build, no matter how inconvenient
- Prefer to “wing it” and hope it works out
- Think good interior design is optional
But we know you're anything but average...
Average folks are content with mundane choices, repeating the same routine day in and day out.
A boring, “assembly line” campervan is A-OK with them.
We strongly believe that everyone should have a stylish, comfortable “home-on-the-road” and we want you to have all the ideas and tools to design your very own DIY campervan.
DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit is tailored to those who aspire to design and plan a one-of-a-kind campervan layout and interior that stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Ready To Design A Campervan That You'll Love?
If you’re tired of guessing, tired of conflicting advice, and tired of wondering whether you’re about to make an expensive campervan design mistake… this is the part where you give yourself a plan instead of a headache.
Grab the DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit and start building the van you actually love – not the one you hope won’t fall apart!
Please Note:
With so many varied options for cabinets, plumbing, electrical, etc. we don’t want to bog you down by covering typical “van build” instructions in this planner & toolkit.
After completing the 11 design guides that make up the DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit system, you’ll walk away with the knowledge, ideas and confidence to get started designing your own dream campervan – even if this is your very first stab at it.
Still Have Questions?
What if I don’t even have a van yet?
Totally fine. In fact, this DIY campervan design toolkit is a great place to start. It’ll help you think clearly about what kind of campervan layout, space, and features you actually need – before you choose a van. Way better than buying a van first and realizing you want something totally different.
What if I’m scared I’ll mess something up?
That’s exactly why we made this toolkit. We built our DIY campervan fast – but only because we spent weeks getting ultra-clear on every decision before we made it. The toolkit walks you through that same campervan design and planning process – step-by-step – so you know exactly what to do, and why.
Does this information apply to any van?
Yes. We are confident that the clever ideas inside DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit can be applied to a van of any make / model, size or age.
What if I already started my build?
Then this might be exactly what you need. A lot of people hit a wall mid-build – realizing they forgot something important, or feeling like the whole DIY campervan design project is becoming a mess. The Toolkit helps you step back, regroup, and make a smart plan for what’s next. It’s not too late to fix what’s not working – and finish with a van you actually want to travel in.
I’m not a designer. Will this still work for me?
Absolutely. We created this with DIY campervan builders in mind. It’s practical, step-by-step, and easy to follow – even if your Pinterest board is the closest thing you’ve done to design so far.
What if I’m not planning to build it myself?
You don’t have to be the one holding the drill to benefit from a solid campervan design plan. Whether you’re DIY-ing, hiring help, or a mix of both – this toolkit helps you make smart, informed campervan design choices before the build begins.
Is this just a pretty photo book?
Nope. It’s 219+ pages of organized, detailed, real-world DIY campervan design guidance – including photos, checklists, timelines, and fill-in-the-blank worksheets. And yes, it’s nice to look at, but it’s built to help you take action.
Does this system cover “van build” instructions?
With so many varied options for cabinets, plumbing, electrical, etc. we don’t want to bog you down by covering typical “van build” instructions in this planner & toolkit.
After completing the 11 DIY campervan design guides that make up the DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit system, you’ll walk away with the knowledge, ideas and confidence to start designing your own DIY campervan layout – even if this is your very first build.
What is the format of DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit / Is this a digital product?
Yes – this is a digital DIY campervan design system. The entire toolkit is delivered instantly online via 11 PDF files that can be downloaded and/or printed. You’ll receive login information via email after checkout to access everything.
What is your refund policy?
This is a digital product and you get instant access to the entire DIY Campervan Design Planner & Toolkit system upon purchase. Because of that we can’t accept any returns or refund requests.
