Mark's Roamin: A Vanlife Podcast

The Build Process Part 1

Mark — Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:00:00 +0000

How did I figure out my van layout? What about electrical? Windows? Fixed or converting bed? In this episode, I cover the first half of the build process, including the disaster that put it all on hold for half a year.

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Leaving It All Behind

Mark — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Where was I for the last four months? What's next for my travels? Am I still doing vanlife?

Yes! In this episode, I share the work I did on the van over the summer, packing up for good, and why committing for this lifestyle for the foreseeable future is both hard and exciting.

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005 – Buying A Van

Mark — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:06:13 +0000

Which van did I buy? Why not a truck or smaller vehicle? New, used, or auction? Already converted, or start bare? I share why I chose this one for vanlife, as well as updates from my travels in Vermont and Ontario, and what's next for the summer.

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004 – Interview: Jolene, Pickles & Stay Puffed

Mark — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:37:51 +0000

Vanlife interview! I chat with Jolene about her van (Stay Puffed), how she got started, and how she's made vanlife work for 5 years.

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003 – The Carlife Days

Mark — Wed, 13 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000

Can you do vanlife in a car? What do you need to get started? Why is part-time a good idea? Covering two years of carlife and highlights from my current travels in the Appalachians and New England.

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002 – Why Vanlife?

Mark — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:46:36 +0000

How did I end up living in a van? Why would I want to do that? How did I make that transition? This week begins to cover these questions, along with some highlights from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee.

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001 – First Month of Vanlife

Mark — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:37:35 +0000

The inaugural episode, covering the Florida Keys, challenges of the first month on the road, and other neat spots exploring Florida.

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