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.
Sponsored by Vanlife Outfitters
Vanlife Roadmap
Episode 1: Zach Daudert — From First Van to Vanlife Outfitters
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Vanlife Roadmap begins with a conversation that sets the tone for the series.
In Episode 1, we sit down with Zach Daudert – co-founder of Vanlife Outfitters and Peace Love & Vans – to talk about his path into vanlife, long before it became an industry.
Zach shares stories from building and living in his first van as a teenager, following the Grateful Dead, and learning van systems through trial and error. He explains how documenting his own build turned into a blog that exposed a major gap in the vanlife world – and why that gap ultimately led to the creation of Vanlife Outfitters.
The conversation also explores the philosophy behind Peace Love & Vans, why community matters more than commerce, and what first-time DIY builders often misunderstand when starting their own camper van conversion.
This episode is for anyone who wants to understand vanlife beyond the surface – and make smarter, more intentional decisions along the way.
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