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Video tour of our van (updated)

2017 Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion by Momentum Vans (Updated) with Joe giving the full tour
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Checkout a full video tour of our van (inside and out)!

Dare to live the life you’ve always wanted.


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See where we’ve been lately and what we are up to!


Emily running in Monterey CA
Joe doing a snowy workout in Fruita CO

Heading to Cortez CO for the 12 hours of mesa verde mountain bike race

Van Life: Cortez CO – 12 Hours of Mesa Verde – Phil’s World

This Week in Van Life was spent heading to Cortez CO for the 12 Hours of…

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Jumping off a ledge at Guacamole Mesa - Joe Bauer

The AWESOME Guacamole Mesa

Holy smokes! Mountain biking the Guacamole Mesa near Zion National Park is now our favorite ride…

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Momentum Vans Sportsmobile Mercedes Sprinter van parked at KOA in Steamboat Springs while riding with the IKON pass

Learn where you can camp on the IKON Ski Pass

It can be confusing and unclear where you can park your RV overnight near IKON Pass resorts, so we’ve compiled a complete list.

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Emily and Joe mountain biking the White Rim Trail in Canyonlands National Park

Van Life Mountain Bike Setup

When we started van life a mountain bike setup wasn’t something that…

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Van/RV Gym Setup in Sedona AZ

Our Sprinter Van/RV Gym Setup

The first thing you need to realize when putting together a Van/RV…

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Sprinter van with Owl vans sherpa rack and Santa Cruz bikes

Upgrades to our Sprinter Build

Getting your Sprinter build finished and heading out on the road is…

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RV Camping Near IKON Pass Ski Resorts at a snowy KOA in Colorado in our Sprinter Van

RV Camping Near IKON Pass Ski Resorts

UPDATE: A lot has changed over the last year with regards to…

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Sprinter van at Telluride Campground in Fall

Our Van Build

Learn why we decided on the build that we picked and what we would change.

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Joe and Joe Ward in the gym

Joe and Emily in Bryce Canyon National Park

Sarah and Emily during Moab mountain bike session

Don’t give up on your dreams. Never ever!

Joe Bauer

Our Favorite National Parks


The Parks you NEED to visit!


Sprinter van and Sunset at Larry and Penny campground

Biscayne National Park

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Amazing sunset in Key West

Key West and Dry Tortugas Natonal Park

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Night sky in Everglades National park

Everglades National Park

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We met up with our friend's (real estate experts) the Barnhill's in Congaree National Park

Nashville, Congaree National Park, and more!

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More cool stuff


We’ve driven all over the US (including Alaska) and have some cool stuff to share!


Heading to Cortez CO for the 12 hours of mesa verde mountain bike race

Van Life: Cortez CO – 12 Hours of Mesa Verde – Phil’s World

Jumping off a ledge at Guacamole Mesa - Joe Bauer

The AWESOME Guacamole Mesa

MTB - Mountain Biking Wire Rim Trail in Hurricane Utah riding when we saw a rattle snake

Biking Wire Rim Trail in Hurricane Utah

Osprey Seral 7 Review by Emily Kramer

Osprey Seral 7 Mountain Bike Hip Pack Review

MTB - Mountain Biking Jumping JEM Trail Hurricane Utah

Mountain Biking JEM Trail Hurricane Utah

2017 Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion by Momentum Vans (Updated) with Joe giving the full tour

2017 Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion by Momentum Vans (Updated)

TWVL - Van Life Hurricane Mountain Biking - Camping - Workouts with Joe jumping off a ledge at Guacamole Mesa

Hurricane Mountain Biking – Camping – Workouts

MTB - Flow Job Trail - Mountain Biking Las Vegas dropping into the downhill

Flow Job Trail – Mountain Biking Las Vegas

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