Join us as we explore the back roads of America in a stealth camper van. We'll share with you tips & ideas on converting a cargo van to a camper van, plus our travel & adventures along the way!! #vanlife #campervan #digitalnomad #backroadsvanner
If you're like us, you need more storage in your van! We travel for extended periods of time, often through varied climates in the same trip, which usually means we need clothes for different weather, sports e...CLICK TO READ MORE...
When it comes to van life, whether you travel in your van or live in your van, you'll want to address a commonly overlooked area when it comes to insulating your van... your windows! Obviously you can't cover t...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Do you have a van (or jeep, truck, off-road, or other vehicle) with...
hail damage?
chips, dents or scratches?
fading or oxidized paint?
peeling paint?
Are you looking for fender flares for a C...CLICK TO READ MORE...
We are super excited to share with you that DoItYourselfRV.com has written two stories about us on their web site this week.
Please check out our stories at:
http://www.doityourselfrv.com/2003-chevy-cargo-van...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Take a tour inside this Chevy cargo van turned "Stealth Camper Van!"
After years of driving this Chevy Cargo Van as a work vehicle, Mike customized it for camping and traveling this great country of ours! This...CLICK TO READ MORE...
So you've decided to convert your cargo van to a camper van! Awesome!
In this video, Mike will give you some ideas, tips and tricks on how to insulate your van, and upholster the walls and ceiling of your va...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Just like the custom van awning system that Mike created, when he has a need for an item for his camper van, there's often no product on the market that fits the bill.
So what is an inventive mind to do?
De...CLICK TO READ MORE...
DIY Custom Van Canopy Awning System:
Mike is an inventor of things - an orchestrator of "betterness." So when a need arises, he thinks outside the box and creates a way to meet that need. Such a need arose w...CLICK TO READ MORE...
This is our Chevy van that Mike customized from a cargo van to a camper van! This is the beauty that we take out on the road. It may not look like a travelin' camper van and that's how we like it... Stealth and...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Other Vans & Their Owners
Cool Vans - & Their Equally Cool Owners - We've Encountered On The Back Roads
When you're traveling for an extended time, it's always nice when you can "go with the flow" and let life happen. We were at a gas station near Cheyenne, Wyoming and while Mike was pumping gas, I was looking a...CLICK TO READ MORE...
While on our amazing journey through Yellowstone, Grand Teton and much of Wyoming, Montana, and surrounding areas, we left Yellowstone through the East entrance toward Cody and found a Walmart to restock suppli...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Meet 4 Time Van National Champions, Marty & Joyce Sooby of Utopia Customs!
Custom Radical Van Builders - Utopia Customs Episode 1 | Van Life - 1969 Chevy Cargo Van Conversion To Radical Custom Show Van
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Tourists from Canada traveling the whole USA in their custom van, utilizing solar panels, a 12-volt refrigerator and custom tricks to travel long term and live inexpensively. We feel this is the best way to exp...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Video Gallery
If a Picture is Worth a 1000 Words, Then a Video Must Be Worth A Million
If you're like us, you need more storage in your van! We travel for extended periods of time, often through varied climates in the same trip, which usually means we need clothes for different weather, sports e...CLICK TO READ MORE...
When you're traveling for an extended time, it's always nice when you can "go with the flow" and let life happen. We were at a gas station near Cheyenne, Wyoming and while Mike was pumping gas, I was looking a...CLICK TO READ MORE...
While on our amazing journey through Yellowstone, Grand Teton and much of Wyoming, Montana, and surrounding areas, we left Yellowstone through the East entrance toward Cody and found a Walmart to restock suppli...CLICK TO READ MORE...
When it comes to van life, whether you travel in your van or live in your van, you'll want to address a commonly overlooked area when it comes to insulating your van... your windows! Obviously you can't cover t...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Do you have a van (or jeep, truck, off-road, or other vehicle) with...
hail damage?
chips, dents or scratches?
fading or oxidized paint?
peeling paint?
Are you looking for fender flares for a C...CLICK TO READ MORE...
You never know what you'll find traveling the backroads and beaches! We stumbled upon Go Topless Weekend at Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula (near Galveston, Texas) and wow, what a fun time. At first, we felt...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Take a tour inside this Chevy cargo van turned "Stealth Camper Van!"
After years of driving this Chevy Cargo Van as a work vehicle, Mike customized it for camping and traveling this great country of ours! This...CLICK TO READ MORE...
So you've decided to convert your cargo van to a camper van! Awesome!
In this video, Mike will give you some ideas, tips and tricks on how to insulate your van, and upholster the walls and ceiling of your va...CLICK TO READ MORE...
This week is a time to share what we are THANKFUL for....One thing we are definitely thankful for is OUR National Parks.
But Our National Parks are in a funding crisis. And beyond that, if Congress fails to ag...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Meet 4 Time Van National Champions, Marty & Joyce Sooby of Utopia Customs!
Custom Radical Van Builders - Utopia Customs Episode 1 | Van Life - 1969 Chevy Cargo Van Conversion To Radical Custom Show Van
...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Just like the custom van awning system that Mike created, when he has a need for an item for his camper van, there's often no product on the market that fits the bill.
So what is an inventive mind to do?
De...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Also, see our "In Search of Grizzly Bears In Yellowstone" story for more information about seeing grizzly bears in the Yellowstone area and the most important piece of equipment you should have with you (psst...CLICK TO READ MORE...
See our other photography albums too... like this one: "Wildlife & Birds" Photography.
Check back soon as we'll have more amazing photos posted soon!
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SAY IT ISN'T SO!
Doesn't the world have enough real-life stuffed grizzly bears?
Did you know that, even though grizzly bears are on the Endangered Species List, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (and other a...CLICK TO READ MORE...
DON'T LET THIS BE THE HEADLINE EVER AGAIN... like it was in 2013 and 1995!
Did you know that the amount of funding for our National Parks is in question as Congress decides on the budget for 2016? And beyond ...CLICK TO READ MORE...
We LOVE our National Parks! And we can't wait to visit them all. But, did you know the National Parks have a magazine?
What a great source of information on our National Parks. And the best part is, a tax...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Where: Northwest Wyoming, just southeast of Yellowstone between the towns of Shoshoni, Wyoming and Thermopolis, Wyoming on U.S. Highway 20 (Wyoming Highway 789). See map below.
Shoshoni, Wyoming: The town of ...CLICK TO READ MORE...
This is Grizzly Country!
You'll see signs like this (and others) that remind you, at nearly every turn, that you're in a land of bears, both black and grizzly bears (see photos below). The entire Greater Yel...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Plus Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane & Mount Moriah Cemetery
There's gold in them there hills!
The town of Deadwood, South Dakota, granted to the Lakota-Sioux (American Indians) in the 1868 Treaty of Lara...CLICK TO READ MORE...
The Mosquito Cafe in Galveston, Texas is one of those little gems, that once discovered, will have you plotting and planning your next visit. Some of our friends who were visiting us on our recent trip to Galv...CLICK TO READ MORE...
We've had some great burgers in our time and the "Hangover Burger" at the Two Bit Saloon in Gardiner, Montana is one of the best we've ever had the pleasure to chow down. The "Hangover Burger,"which is feature...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Being fairly new to the gluten-free lifestyle, I wasn't too sure how easy it would be to travel and remain sans wheat. Since going "gluten-free" is not really a diet but more of a lifestyle and a journey, it's ...CLICK TO READ MORE...
No trip to Jackson Hole, Wyoming will be truly experienced to the fullest without stopping at Nora's Fish Creek Inn in Wilson, Wyoming. Wilson is a small town just outside Jackson Hole on Highway 22 (Teton Pas...CLICK TO READ MORE...
If you're hankering for a melt-in-your-mouth filet mignon, the Franklin Hotel in Deadwood, South Dakota is your place. Wow, was it good! And the prices are excellent.
Rich with history (it was opened in 190...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Events
Cool Happenings We Run Across - From Van & Truck Shows to Music Festivals & Other Fun Stuff
You never know what you'll find traveling the backroads and beaches! We stumbled upon Go Topless Weekend at Crystal Beach on Bolivar Peninsula (near Galveston, Texas) and wow, what a fun time. At first, we felt...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Mike with Backroads Vanner brings you live in Dallas to The 2015 Great American Trucking Show. You won't believe these custom diesel rigs. And be sure to stay tuned all the way to the end for special bonus foot...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Alternate Routes
Stories of the "Road Less Traveled." Alternate Perspectives on the Traditional "American Dream"
Well now aren't these cool!? We're going to attend one of these nifty workshops and learn what Tiny House Building is all about. We'll report back a full story on what we discover. In the meantime, here's a...CLICK TO READ MORE...
A Few Of Our Favorite Products
Camping, Outdoor & Photography Gear, Custom Van Conversion Materials & More... These Are Some Of The Products We Use & Love
Check out our online store where you can get t-shirts, ball caps and decals / stickers with the Backroads Vanner logo!
Click here to view Our Store!
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Here are links to some of the products that Mike used on his camper van conversion.
These items would work great on your custom van build or custom RV, as well!
Custom Van Bug Screens:
Items you'll need in o...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Solar Power & Tech:
We LOVE our solar gear, especially when we are camping off the grid! We can highly recommend these solar power products.
"Goal Zero's solar products are designed to give you the freedo...CLICK TO READ MORE...
We researched photography gear quite extensively before we dove in and bought a whole set up. Let's face it, good quality, professional photography gear can get really expensive in a hurry! But this day and age...CLICK TO READ MORE...
Here is a brief list of some of our favorite camping and travel gear.
Yes, UDAP Bear Spray is on the list! With the increase in bear activity in the northern National Parks, we always (each of us) carry a c...CLICK TO READ MORE...