Build your dream campervan. Never feel stuck in the process
Your masterclass in van building. Expert-led. Personalised just for you. Every step of the way
Skip the guesswork and live your Vanlife sooner
A van build is a big project. Especially if it's your first. You'll never be left scrolling through endless Facebook groups and YouTube trying to fill in the gaps alone. A targeted conversation with an expert who gives specific advice to save you time and money. Weekly video calls with your expert instructor to plan, design, and manage your whole van conversion process — start to finish.
Learn. Prepare. Build. Repeat
❌ This ain't no DIY self-paced course or a '10 step guide to van conversion' ✅ This is your pro-van-builder-best-bud, in your back pocket. 🛠 And experience doesn't matter. We understand what's possible first, then personalise your VanPlan from there
Learn
Packed with learning modules from start to finish, curated content, and resources that'll guide you through everything you need to know. And nothing you don't
Plan
Doing things twice sucks. Together we coordinate what to do and when to do it with the project schedule tool. You'll always be one step ahead.
Buy
Keep track of everything you need to buy for each step of the build in one simple place.
Build
You are not generic. Neither is your van build. Save time and money by doing the exact next step based on your van build, not somebody else's. Your expert instructor guides you with this from start to finish.
Share ideas. Ask for feedback. Show your progress.
Stoked, stuck, or just want to bounce ideas, the Vanlife Masterclass community is right there with you.
Scheduled events
Monthly live masterclass sessions. Weekly Q&A with an expert van builder. Accountability and feedback sessions to keep you progressing
1-1 messaging with members
Got a question you want to ask in private? Chat with other members directly
Dedicated spaces
Dedicated spaces for every stage of vanlife. Getting answers, sharing your vanbuild, and pro tips & tricks have never been so easy
Find your people
Share the stoke. Share the knowledge. Be the person you want to park next to forever. This is your closed but open-minded support crew.
The Vanlife Masterclass Process
Expert-led. Personalised just for you. Every step of the way.
Kick-Off
Everyone is different. Every van is different. Vanlife Masterclass helps you build your dream van virtually. We kick things off with a one-hour 1-1 video call with your expert instructor - Lukey. We dig into your preferred learning style, skills, and everything else to make the experience unique to you.
Foundations
The key to any van build is knowing your budget, design, and planning ahead before getting stuck into the build. We set out on the right foot with 14 simple step-by-step lessons to help you budget, plan, and design your van conversion upfront instead of it being an afterthought along the way
Build
Van conversion research takes a lot of time. And trying to keep track of everything you need to do in many different places wastes a lot of time. Not with the VanPlan dashboard. Learn and manage everything in one place so you can finish faster. Packed with learning modules, curated content, and build resources that'll guide you through how to complete each step. Save all your products, schedule what's next, and get back to building.
Hit The Road
Building a van is cool, but livin' your best vanlife is cooler. Vanlife Masterclass exists to help you build the best van possible and get you on your open road adventure faster.
Did you know that it takes around 1000 hrs to self-build a mid-wheel base Sprinter van?
Yep. While it's easier than ever to convert a van (thanks, YouTube) it still takes longer than ever to do it. Most self-build vanlifers have two challenges during the build 1. Limited knowledge; unsure of exactly what, when, how to do each step or where to find reliable info 2. Time & budget blowouts; everything takes double-to-triple as long as first thought That's why I created Vanlife Masterclass — for self-build vanlife enthusiasts who feel it's slightly out of reach. I cut through the clutter and bring your Vanlife dream to life. Faster. I'm Lukey, your expert instructor and Founder of Vanlife Masterclass. I've converted vans professionally and personally for 10 years — currently converting an epic iMax 😃 And I've helped 1000+ people just like you at every different stage of their conversions. I'd love to help you get in on the magic of Vanlife sooner too. Lukey ✌️
Expert support. Super simple pricing.
Free
- Private community
- Live monthly masterclasses
- Live weekly Q&A
- Dedicated build channels for each step
Masterclass Plus
- Private Community
- Live monthly masterclasses
- Live weekly Q&A
- Dedicated build channels for each step
- Dedicated 1-1 support
- Weekly 1-1 video calls & planning
- Curated content & resources
- Access all learning modules
- No lock-in contract
Frequently Asked Questions
Got a question? We've got answers. If you have some other questions, contact us using email.
A virtual van conversion is a campervan conversion performed between a van conversion expert (virtually) and a self-build vanlifer (on their van) It runs completely online and the van conversion expert instructs what to do and how to do it each step of the way. COVID was a shake-up. Obvs. But one thing that became clear is that we can do a lot more with remote work than we were doing before it arrived. We're livin' in the future! It's gonna be a thing. Trust me. You heard it here first.
Heaps. Literally everything. Here's a high-level overview of the Vanlife Masterclass process - **Stage 1:** Research & Planning - setting budgets, refining your dream & identify any constraints we have - **Stage 2:** Buying The Van - finding, shortlisting, and inspecting - **Stage 3:** The Conversion - create a program, windows/roof vent, insulation, electrical, plumbing, sheeting roof/floor/walls, building + installing cabinets, painting, and finishing off. We seriously cover everything at every step, specific to your needs, wants and desires.
You can cancel your subscription anytime in your account. Once the subscription is cancelled, you will not be charged next week. You will continue to have access to the free community
That's cool. I'll work with where you're at and we can create a special plan of exactly what you need. Everyone's needs are unique and that'll be what makes the community powerful.
Building together is way easier than building alone. TRUST ME. Having a group of people doing the same thing as you, at the same time means you're never stuck, alone, lost, or unmotivated. If you want to start a project, tell people about it. If you want to finish a project, be accountable to them too. And we're building a community - this only becomes possible through collaboration.
I just love it. Honestly. I've been converting vans since before it was cool. Now it's caught on, I want to help others who feel it's slightly out of reach so they can get in on the magic too. Charging something rather than nothing means you've got skin in the game to keep going - not that you needed one. But also, I'm still piloting Vanlife Masterclass and learning what needs to improve so I'll be asking for feedback. A lot.
