THE PEACE VANS BLOG:
Stories, tips, itineraries & more
We believe time outside is time well spent. It’s where memories are made and stories are born, and we’re here to help you navigate. Our blog is a collection of stories about life on the road. Be prepared with tips from our mechanics, plan your next adventure using our trip itineraries, and discover more about our values, purpose, and community here at Peace Vans.
We hope our blog inspires you to stay out longer, wander deeper, and do more of what you love.
Featured Posts
Marine Layer EV Conversion Story
In 2024 we converted the much loved “Da Bus” from well known, San Francisco clothing brand Marine Layer. We collaborated with their leadership team to create an iconic marketing piece for them and keep alive part of their founding story. The bus lives with one of their founder and is his daily driver from Marin County into San Francisco. “Da Bus” sports a 45kwh battery pack mated to a Hyper 9 motor delivering an amazing driving experience and close to 150 miles of range
Best Washington Campgrounds for Sprinters
Looking for the best places in Washington to camp in your Sprinter van? You're in luck! Our beautiful state offers a variety of campgrounds perfect for class-B camper vans. From coastal escapes to mountain hideaways, there's something to fit your needs. In this blog, we'll highlight some of the top campgrounds in Washington that are perfect for Sprinter van camping.
Id. Buzz - Our First impressions
In many ways, it’s the hottest auto release of the past few years—at least in the circles that care about cool new things. It’s the ID. Buzz from Volkswagen. Obviously, here at Peace Vans, we have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of this car for several years. It has been frustrating at times, with one of the slower rollouts of a consumer product, but as of Dec 1, 2024, it’s finally here in the United States.