The road trip is the quintessential symbol of freedom and versatility in life. Songwriters have been singing about it for years. Unplugging and getting out into the countryside to explore, all while still carrying life’s little comforts, gives a whole new meaning to square footage.
Ian Horgan converted his first van in 2015 to allow himself the freedom to take to the open road. He was seeking a different lifestyle than that of an RVer or a tent camper—he was seeking an amalgamation of both. The simplicity of tent camping with the safety and comfort of an RV was the goal. The size and ease of the van when traveling eliminates wind issues or the level of planning needed to maneuver or find parking for a larger vehicle. There is an ease to the van; it allows the camper to keep all they need in one place to be able to leave on an adventure at any moment.
Customized Comfort
Wayfarer Vans has been operating out of Colorado Springs since its inception. Their facility is state of the art and operates with incredible efficiency. They have developed a track system for their van conversions that allows for flexible layouts, customized to each specific client. Their layouts also allow for retrofitting at a later date if, after spending some time in the van or entering into a new season of life, something needs to be adjusted.
Clients can find a van on their own and have it shipped to the facility, or they can work with one of the dealer partners to obtain their van specifically for their conversion. Next, clients visit the website, choose their van model and customize it based on Wayfarer’s offerings. The conversion process itself takes the team one to two days.
Wayfarian Accessorizing
The Wayfarer team is able to make suggestions on accessories or there is a Facebook page that was set up by Wayfarians (the group of people already living the Wayfarer Van life) to foster a community amongst themselves.
“We had to request to join the page,” says Austin Boehnlein, chief journey architect for Wayfarer Vans.
The community is an active one and Wayfarer also works to get the community together for Wayfarer Weekends.
A Bit of Inspiration
If you have considered Road Trippin (Red Hot Chili Peppers) The Long and Winding Road (The Beatles) with No Particular Place to Go (Chuck Berry), or if you have planned your trip to the mile via Route 66 (Chuck Berry) or the Ventura Highway (America) just remember to Take it Easy (Eagles) because Wayfarer Vans has done the work to get you back On the Road Again (Willie Nelson). After all, Life is a Highway (Tom Cochrane) and you were Born to be Wild (Steppenwolf), so ready your Stickshifts and Safetybelts (Cake) and Ramble On (Led Zeppelin) to Paradise City (Guns N’ Roses) until you can honestly say I’ve Been Everywhere (Johnny Cash).
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