What happens when a simple vanlife problem turns into a full product?

In this episode, Dutch shares how dealing with bugs in his van led him to create the Bug Wall—and how trial and error, simple thinking, and real-world use shaped the outcome.

In this episode, we cover:
 • Dutch’s background in carpentry and hands-on building
 • The challenges of designing a family van layout
 • Why bugs became a bigger problem than expected
 • How the first screen designs came together
 • The role of iteration and problem-solving
 • Why simpler systems often work better
 • How a DIY fix turned into a growing business

Whether you’re building your own van or just getting started, this episode offers practical insight into how ideas evolve—and why starting small matters.

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