Owner Stories

Meet Madison Pruet: Why His Wayfarer Is His Best Adventure Rig Yet

Read along as we interview Madison Pruet on his journey to Wayfarer Vans.

5/5/2025

Van vs. Trailer – A Gear Expert’s Comparison

Adventure rigs are like tools: there’s a right one for every job. I’ve tested loads of rigs for Outside Magazine throughout the years...

2/27/2025

Love on the Road: Stories from Wayfarians

In honor of Valentine’s Day, we gathered stories of love on the road from our Wayfarians and staff. Traveling with a loved one creates unforgettable memories and strengthens bonds, but it can also put even the strongest relationships to the test.

2/14/2025

Solo Adventure to Bozeman, Montana

When my wife told me about an upcoming two week work trip, it was near hours until I had a half-baked plan to fish in Bozeman, MT.

10/16/2024

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Meet The Wayfarian Vanbassador Class of 2025

Our newest Vanbassador class includes long distance endeavorers and weekend warriors from both coasts and everything in between.

9/18/2024

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Trust Your Curiosity

My curiosity about owning a van led me to creating a life I had never even considered was possible for me. One where I can work from anywhere. One where I can set my own hours and work schedule.

3/6/2023

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First Ski Day With A Wayfarer Van

Even though it was only for a daytrip, having the camper van gave us our own mobile basecamp, making it easy to get dressed, pack all the extra snacks and the emergency potty.

4/26/2022

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Marilyn | Wayfarer Wanderings Q&A

"It’s much easier than when I had to put up my tent and take it down every time. I can pull in somewhere and just lay down."

4/13/2022

FRED | WAYFARER WANDERINGS Q&A

"Without this kit, because I did a ton of research, I don’t think I’d be this happy. This is rugged enough to fit me, I don’t want part with it. I’m on a van. This is my baby."

3/23/2022

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Allison | Wayfarer Wanderings Q&A

When we got this van, it inspired us to transition into that full-time remote-work live-in-the-van lifestyle that we’re currently doing.

3/9/2022

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Solo Adventure to Seminole Canyon

I’m used to backpacking, so this felt luxurious. Nothing - nothing! - compares to snuggling up under flannel sheets in the back of my camper van.

2/28/2022

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Jordan | Wayfarer Wanderings

This is a Wayfarer Wanderings with a twist - it’s from one of our own team members, Jordan.

4/7/2021

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Meet The Wayfarian Vanbassador Class of 2021

Our inaugural class of Vanbassadors includes 12 vans, 19 adventuring folks and too many dogs to count.

2/25/2021

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Wayfarian Vanbassador Search Underway

We’re looking for a team of Wayfarian ambassadors, or as we call them- Vanbassadors, to join us this year as the backbone of our Wayfarian community.

1/6/2021

David and Kandra share their Wayfarer Vans owner story

David and Kandra | Wayfarer Wanderings

You (and only you) have the potential to create the life you seek…and it doesn’t matter how unconventional it is.

5/11/2020

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Kirk and Carri | Wayfarer Wanderings

Kirk and Carri are celebrating their one-year anniversary since converting their ProMaster into a bona fide Walter, now affectionately renamed Ramon.

4/9/2020

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Gretchen and Lance | Wayfarer Wanderings

In this episode we catch up with Gretchen and Lance, two intrepid Wayfarians who use their camper van as a mobile ski chalet.

3/30/2020

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Allison and Joe | Wayfarer Wanderings

Meet Allison and Joe, an ultra-marathon running duo out of Chicago that always seem to be on the run – literally.

2/24/2020

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Mo & Bill from Montana | Wayfarer Wanderings

While both Mo and Bill agree that they love how easy Buttons makes it to leave home, they have added some new DIY customizations to take its deluxe status to new heights.

2/6/2020

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First Night Camping Out in the Van

For those of you that want to avoid some of the missteps or want a head start on making that first time go as smoothly as possible, here’s a little advice.

2/5/2020

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2019 Promaster Camper Van Tour | The Van is Road Trip Ready

Before Brian even spent a night in his Promaster camper van, he already completed a few major modifications; which he admitted took him and his Dad a few months and was proof of concept that they didn’t want to start from the ground up, letting us take care of the heavy lifting for them.

1/8/2020