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how to build a diy camper van (step-by-step guide)
a step-by-step guide to converting a van, from picking the right one to the finishing touches.
September 12, 2026
We’re artists. we’re creators. we’re makers. Here at Florida Van Life we’re proud to protect and nurture the creative process from start to finish. We LOVE a blank slate.
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planning a trip, thinking about buying a camper van, or just booked with us? grab any of these free guides — download to your phone or computer, no email required.
trip itineraries
a ready-made florida road trip route — stops, sights and drive times mapped out for you.
download pdfanother curated route for your next stretch of #vanlife — pack light, drive slow.
download pdfour local guide to st. petersburg, florida — beaches, food and the spots worth the detour.
download pdfthinking about van life
the questions we wish every buyer asked before they signed anything.
download pdfthe honest version of what it's like to actually own a camper van, day to day.
download pdftips for camping in a van in florida & beyond — first-night jitters included.
download pdfwho to call, what to ask, and what it actually costs to insure a build like ours.
download pdfour tips for taking good photos of yourself (and the van) on the road, for your feed or just to remember the trip.
download pdfour full guide for anyone considering a florida van life build — start to finish.
download pdfthe checklist, the red flags, and the negotiation — how we shop for vans on facebook marketplace.
read the guidea step-by-step guide to converting a van, from picking the right one to the finishing touches.
the ten things we build into every camper — and the ones we would not travel without.
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