why we quit making videos on van life

For the last two years, we quit van life videos on Youtube. In this video we're talking about why we've been gone for so long and what's coming next!

You can check out our custom van build work here:

➳ VAN LIFE ESSENTIALS:

➳ VAN DETAILS

➳ WHO ARE WE?
We are Sara & Alex James. After converting 2 vans for us to travel the US & Canada, we settled down in Boise Idaho, opened our own custom van conversion shop, and started our family. We now have converted over two dozen vans for clients, and love to share helpful tips for those interested in Van Life!

You can check out our custom van build work here:

➳ CONNECT WITH US:

[beachliving]

It will be interesting to see your travels with the addition of two kids. I liked your videos of the van builds. The increased capability you have added (Lithium Batteries, AC, digital control panels, etc) show the constant striving to do better. I would love to see a van build without a shower but with a pull out toilet toward the front of the van. While a shower is nice, the amount of additional space you could produce without one could open up different design ideas. You could put in a larger refrigerator, more storage space, a Murphy type bed for the 144 size sprinters, etc. I look forward to your upcoming videos.

[lindalarsen]

So happy to see you again. Your vibe is great and your projects inspiring.

[CindiCares]

I was looking at Banfield’s that were pre-factory build. What a disaster! I’m pretty much settled on van life after my retirement. Only four years away and ready to start planning. I’ll be getting a hold of you.

[rogthorr]

The best layouts, best well done and bright vans AND you are so lovely that you deserves all success in the world!

[CindiCares]

MISSED YOU! congratulations on so much fun and productivity 🎉🎉.

[Yannispawn]

So glad you’re back! Can’t wait to see more.

[lindabartolucci]

Great videos and looking forward to all the new stuff. I hear women on van tours say “I’ve taken security precautions” but the never elaborate. Can you do a security video - maybe one for solo van lifers and one with kids - thanks!

[paulbailey]

Perhaps a video for newbies. Like where do you get water, do I need to winterize one of your vans, especially as my plans would be to use year round. How do I keep the van “ready to go” (I live in the North East so it freezes from November to early April. Thanks, and I already reached out directly

[dziewa]

Very happy you’ll be attending expos and creating more content!! Although, I wonder how much more exposure the Sara & Alex shop can handle. It certainly looks like you’ll have your shop full!!

[Andrea-owgy]

Looking forward to more posts from you 🤩 I’m dreaming about building my own camper van … probably based on your (mini) beach house layout. But since COVID, everything has become so f*ing expensive (at least here in Germany) 😞
I would like to know: Where can you save money when building a van? And for which parts of the van is it better / necessary to spend some more money in order to ensure safety and stability?

[wendywright]

I’m looking forward to seeing new footage! More inclusion of your children and seeing how your everyday lives roll would be interesting to me. some new van layouts, twin beds maybe like the comment above. Also, a deeper dive into your business models: how you invest and why, sources of income….know there was a video way in the past about this but more knowledge sharing would be good.
This was a good video; congratulations on leaving out the filler words!! See you in a week 😏

[ChrisdeCastro]

How about looking into if EV Vans are ready for conversion?

[judithbyerly]

Always love your videos. So glad you are coming back!
Is it possible to have twin beds in a van and not have just one big bed??
Looking forward to seeing you soon again! 💕🙏🏻

[bohoxplorer]

I guess those asking why you dint post van life videos haven’t followed to know you dint do van life anymore😂😂😂😂

[patrickleahy]

You guys bought a giraffe, first world problems!!