Vanlife Roadmap
On Vanlife Roadmap, we have real conversations with vanlifers, pro builders, and DIYers who build their own vans, learn as they go, and hit the road to live life on their terms.
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Vanlife Roadmap
Episode 03: Justin Shipp – From RV Roots to Real-World Van Design
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In this episode of Vanlife Roadmap, Justin Shipp of Site Seven shares how family roots in the RV industry, a detour into custom bicycle building, and years of hands-on experience shaped his approach to van design. The conversation centers on a practical idea – better vans are not always the ones with more features, but the ones built with more intention.
Justin explains why quality, simplicity, and real-world use matter so much, why some vans end up overbuilt or harder to live in, and what DIY builders can learn from a shop that designs around actual experience instead of complexity for its own sake.
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