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 05: Dutch at The Bug Wall
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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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