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Outside Vans, a custom camper van conversion company, created Going Coastal, a tiny home on wheels built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van.
2020-02-03
Erik Ekman — who had already been converting and building vans for 30 years — founded Outside Vans in 2007, according to the company. Now, the team of over 65 people produces over 100 custom conversions annually with the purpose of bringing "people closer to nature."
Going Coastal was built last year for a #VanLife couple that wanted to travel to their son's college soccer games while still having their own living and sleeping space. Their tiny home on wheels was designed on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter four-wheel-drive with a high roof and a 170-inch wheelbase.
The van has multiple seating and sleeping arrangements, all of which can be controlled with the arrangement of the dinette seats, removable tables, and three-paneled bed. Keep scrolling to see this unique camper van layout:
The ceiling is Sileather, a faux leather made of silicone, according to Material District. Outside Vans claims Sileather is easy to clean and durable.
There are three batteries, a solar panel, and a secondary alternator on board that automatically recharges the van's battery while it's moving or idle, according to Outside Vans. These different power sources help run the appliances in the van.
Going Coastal has an external shower, custom safari rack, and front and rear bumper protection. The exterior also has a 50-inch light bar at the front of the van and load lights in the rear
Brittany Chang was an award-winning senior visual features reporter at Business Insider Insider covering travel, primarily cruises and hotels. You can email her at brittany.m.chang@gmail.com.
