VanWylder, a 2WD 2019 Mid roof Ford Transit 250, fully outfitted by VanLife Customs here in Denver, provides a perfectly balanced camping experience. You can access some pretty amazing spots (see our recommendations below), without feeling the stress of driving (or parking) a massive camper, yet feel the luxury of a sprinter. If you're relatively new to camping, or a seasoned veteran just wanting to share nature with your hesitant friend, Van Wylder is what's up.
Set up camp and get a fire going, but use the two burner induction stove inside the van to prep a bit more of an elevated camping dinner. With a 20 gallon water tank and sink, dinner clean up is a breeze, and you can take a pretty legit post hike outdoor shower with the tankless water heater attachment in the back. Set up a little apres situation with the vibrant outdoor rug and chairs under the awning, and use the swivel table top mounted behind the driver's captain seat on the outdoor mount for a charcuterie or for more space to prep your meals. If you can't get completely off the grid and have to bang out a few emails, move the swivel table to the inside mount and adjust the dimmable lights overhead.
When it's time for bed, close the curtains, pop on the magnetic blackout curtains for the back windows for some extra peace and privacy, then climb into the queen size memory foam platform bed. Keep the crank windows open to feel the cool mountain air, or pop on the ceiling fan for a breeze and a little white noise. Camping but with an actual great night sleep.
Taking a trip down to Great Sand Dunes National Park or over to Moab? Use the freezer inside the spacious refrigerator to store your post desert exploration popsicles, or use the NutriBullet to mix up some frozen margaritas to keep cool. Want to do some winter camping? The back storage garage can fit multiple pairs of skis or boards, and Van Wylder is fully winterized with an extra heater under the passenger seat captain's chair- which also swivels, providing an extra spot inside Wylder if the weather isn't picture perfect.
As you take to the road, Van Wylder can support any phone with it's new Pioneer head unit navigational system that supports both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto through bluetooth. Keep the playlists going with multiple USB charging ports powered by roof-top solar panels. Wylder is equipped for a quick Rocky Mountain or National Park weekend trip or a multi week cross country adventure as well. All done in style.
