Vans
Meet the adventuremobiles: past &
present
since 2015, the adventuremobile platform has been at the core of Van on the Run. below are the vehicles that have and do Make us Run.
quinn
Rugged. Capable. Determined.
Quinn is the compound of years of research, months of build, and the epitome of excitement.
No turning back, only forward.
vincent
Modular. Affordable. Reliable.
Vincent will always be connected to Van on the Run. This is where the plunge into #vanlife was taken.
A Mission. A Plan. A Van.
sienna
Simple. Efficient. Quality.
Subtle and unrecognized, the Sienna’s adventuremobile prowess remains undiscovered by the masses.
Toyota. Enough said.
quinn // 2019 ford transit quigley 4x4, 3.5 ecoboost (oct. 2023 - Current)
Adventure prowess and exploration are the at heart of Quinn’s DNA.
The vision for Quinn is the manifestation of decades of dreaming, planning, and experiencing firsthand a variety of different vehicle platforms. For us, vans offer the QUINNtessential foundation for an adventuremobile buildout offering safety, space, reliance, and comfort from day one. Read more on why we choose the Ford Transit as a base vehicle HERE.
UPGRADES: 4x4 Conversion & Upgraded Bilstein Shocks and Struts (Quigley Motor Company, 2023); Interior Walls, Floor, Roof Rack (AVC Rig, 2024); Amp Research Passenger Steps and Bug Screens (Tourig, 2024); Van Compass Skid Plate and Rear High Clearance Shock Extension Brackets (Adrenaline Vans, 2024); DIY Bed, Galley, Electrical (Yours Truly, 2024)
Vincent // 2002 Chevy astro awd colorado campervan poptop (Jun. 2012 - Mar. 2021)
The purchase of a 2002 Chevy Astro Van, aka Vincent, was purposeful, intentional, and unequivocally one of the best (thee best?) purchases of my life. The catalyst to an adventure-lifestyle driven by exploration and travel.
Without Vincent, there would be no Van on the Run. Few thought that a ten-year old, lightly-modified cargo van was worthy of an adventuremobile pedigree but I had other ideas. THIS was EXACTLY the van I was searching for. Low mileage, All Wheel Drive, WITH a partial conversion - please, “take my money”. After adding a Colorado Campervan Pop-Top to Vincent, it was long until an epic cross-country roadtrip was on the books and the vision of Van on the Run was born.
The journeys and experiences that Vincent lead us to are well-documented in the Adventures section of the site, but if you looking for more on the background of why we choose a 2002 Chevy Astro I encourage you to check out this post HERE.
UPGRADES: Pop-Top (Colorado Campervan, 2012); DIY Interior (Your’s Truly, 2015)
sienna // 2015 toyota sienna awd minimalist build (Apr. 2021 - Sep. 2023)
The Toyota Sienna’s effectiveness as an adventuremobile platform can be summarized in one word: Underrated.
Spacious, reliable, modular, and proficient are all adjectives that quickly come to mind when considering our reasoning for purchasing the Sienna.
The Sienna served as a practical and reliable daily-driver, weekend adventuremobile, and cross-country road-tripper for us during its tenure. While the Sienna’s comfort and efficiency (we averaged 20+MPGs consistently!) were some of the vehicle’s key attributes, our changing needs - now centered around capability and livability - are ultimately what drove us to pursue Quinn.
UPGRADES: Custom Floor, Trailer Hitch (for bike haulin’)