22 Immensely Cool DIY Van Upgrades For Anyone Who Wants To Take To The Open Road Right Now
Home is where you park it.
Welcome to #vanlife, where the entirety of the United States is suddenly your oyster.
While we've been cooped up in our same old homes day in and day out of this pandemic, having a little change of scenery sounds...amazing.
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Vans are especially great right now because you get to be contained and socially distanced with your loved ones while still getting to enjoy the outdoors whenever you want.
It goes without saying though: If you're going to travel, do so mindfully and safely.
These Sprinter van upgrade ideas will make you wonder why you haven't ditched your lame land-locked abode for the open road.
1. You can loft your bed for more space, especially if you need to bring bikes along for your adventure.
2. Or add a platform with some drawers for extra storage.
3. Install a pull-out cooking surface for mountainside meals on the go.
4. This van owner seems to have their priorities in order.
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Always have coffee supplies on hand.
5. You can also create more cooking surfaces using fold-out shelves.
6. And more sleeping surfaces, too.
7. Seriously, people can get so creative with their pull-outs and fold-downs and whatnot.
8. Wanna see something really clever? There are actually slots under this bed for...
A table that pulls out!
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Tiny space geniuses, I tell you.
9. This sweet little dining table set up becomes...
A BED!!
10. Make sure there's room for the pup.
11. I'm living for that tiny shoe compartment.
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Not to mention the plant holder, that shade of teal, and just the general vibe of this whole photo.
12. And this built-in skylight.
13. This van owner decorated the place with plants and it looks downright spacious.
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Can I Airbnb this place??
14. Recreate your living room loveseat right under the stars.
15. A fold-down table becomes an instant WFV (work from van) space.
16. Make your ride a little eco-friendlier by installing solar panels.
17. These slide out bins provide a ton of extra storage.
18. If chilling out is more your thing, here are 3 genius ways to install a hammock:
21. And the movie nights in the woods.
22. You'll definitely want a blank "wall" and a projector.
Basically, your new backyard awaits you.
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