Mike’s Van Build: A Vanlife Outfitters Podcast
The podcast that takes you inside every stage of a custom van build — with real stories, practical tips, and plenty of vanlife inspiration.
Follow along as Vanlife Outfitters’ own Mike Lyons documents every step of his custom Sprinter van build — from bare metal to adventure-ready home on wheels. In this entertaining van build podcast, you’ll hear stories, insights, and lessons learned from the road, plus behind-the-scenes details on electrical systems, layouts, cabinetry, and all the gear that makes vanlife possible. Whether you’re dreaming of vanlife, planning your own DIY camper van conversion, or just curious how pros transform a van, this series is packed with inspiration, practical tips, and plenty of laughs. Join us for the ultimate van build journey — one stage, one story, and one big step closer to your dream rig.
Mike’s Van Build: A Vanlife Outfitters Podcast
Episode 1: From Eurovan to Sprinter Dream Rig | Mike’s Van Build 🚐✨
What happens when you buy a brand-new Sprinter van… and hand it over to pros without a single plan?
In this first episode of Mike’s Van Build, VLO’s own Mike Lyons shares his vanlife journey — from childhood camping in a VW bus, to 14 months in a Eurovan named Althea, to commissioning not one but TWO custom Sprinter builds.
Along the way, Mike gets real about:
✅ The mistakes he made with his first build (and what he’s doing differently now)
✅ Choosing between Sprinter, Transit, and ProMaster
✅ Why your electrical system might be the most important part of your van
✅ How to pick the right builder for your dream rig
✅ The creature comforts worth splurging on
Whether you’re planning your first van conversion or just love hearing real-world stories from the road, this episode is full of practical tips, lessons learned, and plenty of laughs.
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