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 5: Framing the Future | Mike’s Van Build 🚐🔨
The framing stage of Mike’s Sprinter van build — structure, systems, and space planning revealed.
In Episode 5 of Mike’s Van Build, the transformation takes a major leap forward. Mike and the Site Seven team move into the framing stage, turning the empty Sprinter shell into a structured foundation for everything to come.
From precision cuts to careful layout decisions, framing is where the van starts to feel real. It’s also the perfect time to plan ahead — running wiring, prepping plumbing, and making sure every hidden system has the access it needs for installation and maintenance.
Mike shares his hands-on experience with this stage, from lessons learned in past builds to the excitement of finally seeing his adventure rig take shape. If you’ve ever wondered how to go from bare metal to a van that feels like home, this episode gives you the inside look at building the bones of a camper van conversion.
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