FnA Van Life

What if you could pack up your family, build your dream van, and drive it around the world? 🌍 That’s exactly what Sofia and Denis from Tiny Planet are doing — and in this episode of FnA Van Life, they’re sharing how they’re making it all happen with their daughter Amilia by their side.

We dive deep into what it takes to plan a global van life adventure as a family — from building an overland-ready camper, to navigating border crossings, to balancing parenting and full-time travel. Whether you're dreaming of long-term family travel, building a van from scratch, or just want to be inspired by bold, nomadic living, this episode is packed with stories, tips, and serious motivation.

We also chat about their thriving van build business, building community on the road, and how they’re turning a dream into a worldwide reality.

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In this episode of FnA Van Life 🚐✨, we’re diving deep into one of the most important parts of any van build — the electrical system ⚡🔋! Whether you're brand new to van life or a seasoned pro looking to level up your DIY skills 🛠️, we break down everything from the basics to more advanced setups in an easy-to-understand way. From solar panels ☀️ and batteries 🔋 to inverters and wiring tips 🧰, we cover all the essentials you need to power your dream camper. Tune in to Episode 161 🎧 as we make van build electrical systems simple, practical, and stress-free! 🌟

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Blueprints of our last van build: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fnavanlife.com/shop/p/ultimate-van-build-layout-guide-for-dodge-ram-promaster-3500-extended⁠⁠⁠⁠

Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pick up your copy of the Van Life Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amzn.to/2MAN2uL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/fnavanlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#vanlife #fnavanlife #vanlifers #travel #rvliving #fulltimetravelShop van life essentials at Amazon Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/fnavanlife⁠⁠⁠⁠

🚀 What does it really take to build something from scratch? In this premiere episode of FnA Van Life the Build Series Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the highs, lows, and everything in between. Whether you're launching a business, chasing a dream, or simply curious about the journey of creating something new, this episode is packed with raw insights, real experiences, and a dose of motivation. Tune in and get inspired to start your own build! 🎙️🔥 #BuildSeries #Podcast #StartSomething

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That's right, Sunny is for sale!! We are excited to find a good home for her and it could be with you! Click the link here to learn more: https://thevancamper.com/post/12049/renovated-1985-toyota-sunrader-w-warrantied-engine-for-sale

• Toronto Spring Camping Show: https://torontospringcampingrvshow.com/
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Hope to see you either in Toronto or in Florida in March!

After 5 years on the road, Fiorella knows a thing or two about living full time on the road. She's also found a way to make her travels sustainable with her work for RVshare, an online RV rental platform created by RV enthusiasts.

Rent your next adventure here: https://rvshare.com/

Find Fiorella here: https://www.instagram.com/growingslowandwild/

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How can we balance capturing the moment and enjoying the moment in life? We have a professional photographer Laura from Gooseberry Studios on the show today to share her tricks and tips.

Find Laura Here: https://www.gooseberrystudios.com/

and here: https://www.instagram.com/gooseberrystudios/

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We just got back from 45 days touring the United Kingdom. Before going we heard a lot about how hard van life in the UK can be, so how did it turn out? Especially now that we're traveling with our 1 year old.

Watch our adventures in the UK unfold here: https://www.youtube.com/fnavanlife

Watch us live tonight at the Tread the Globe charity fundraiser: https://www.youtube.com/live/yo1_28SeTOk?si=yr3f4Ab3I4llhyhJw

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Blueprints of our last van build: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.fnavanlife.com/shop/p/ultimate-van-build-layout-guide-for-dodge-ram-promaster-3500-extended⁠⁠⁠

Become an FnA Patron today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fnavanlife.com/patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Pick up your copy of the Van Life Book: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amzn.to/2MAN2uL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
Our YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/fnavanlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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Shop van life essentials at Amazon Store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/fnavanlife⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As you might now from our Youtube channel, we just recently moved into a trailer full time. Today we are talking about what that really feels like and how it has impacted our lives. Oddly enough we did it all for our 11 month old daughter.

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