Van Life Lab

003 | Choosing the Right Chassis for Van Life

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In episode 3 of Van Life Lab, we dig into the three most common chassises people choose from vanlife.   We talk about their similarities, their differences, their pros, and their cons.  And, we provide you with a framework of questions you can ask yourself so that you can choose what is best for you!


Resources Mentioned:

  • How to Install Flares to Make Your Rig Wider
  • Step by Step: How to Build a Camper Van


    • Timestamps:

    03:00: First questions to ask yourself

    • Will you be full time or part time van life?
    • How many people will be in your rig?
    • How many pets will you travel with (and how big are they)?

      • 04:56: New vs. Used Considerations

      07:00: How much did we spend on our three conversions + rigs?

      10:20: Drive Train + Roof Height Considerations

      17:22 - end: Mercedes Sprinter vs. Ram Promaster vs. Ford Transit

      • Wheelbases (WB) 
      • Extended Wheelbases (EXT)
      • Departure Angles
      • Drive Train (2WD, AWD, 4WD)
      • Gas vs. Diesel 
      • Roof Heights (low, medium, high)
      • Chassis Widths
      • Costs (upfront + continual)
      • Curvatures and ease of van building 
      • Serviceability and cost of maintenance 




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