When you purchase an Outside Van, you aren’t just driving off the lot with a premium, engineered machine—you are unlocking a passport to a dedicated, passionate network of outdoor enthusiasts. We call this collective the Outsiders, a vibrant customer community of mountain bikers, fly fishermen, overlanders, and boundary-pushers who live to explore the road less traveled.

For us, the adventure doesn’t end when the build is complete. In fact, that’s exactly where it begins.

Outside Van Outsider Collective

What Does it Mean to Be an Outsider?

The Outside Van Outsiders community is built on shared passions. While every custom van layout we design is unique to its owner, the mindset across our community is entirely universal: a refusal to stay inside, a dedication to technical mastery, and a deep respect for the off-grid places we play.

From swapping trail beta at a Pacific Northwest trailhead to sharing tips on maximizing your power systems when off-grid, our owner network is an active, self-sustaining ecosystem of knowledge and camaraderie.

Gathering at the Trailhead: Community Events

We don’t just connect online. The heartbeat of the Outsiders community is found around the campfire at major regional gatherings, overland expos, and off-road events throughout the year. The keystone of this is our Outsider Summit, an Outside Van Owners only camping event held at different locations around the country.

Why a Strong Community Matters for Van Owners

Investing in a premium adventure van conversion can feel like a massive journey. Having an established community backing you provides immense value long after you take delivery:

  • Real-World Knowledge Sharing: Learn how other owners utilize their gear garages, find those quiet camping spots, drive off-road, and get the most out of their Outside Van.

  • Built-In Adventure Partners: Whether you are traveling down to Baja or exploring the Western Mountain Ranges, you are never truly alone. The Outsiders network makes it easy to find caravan partners and localized trail guides.

  • Exclusive Brand Access: Outsiders get first looks at our latest engineering milestones, model year upgrades, and special event invitations.

Join the Collective

If you’re already an owner, keep an eye on your inbox for official invitations to our upcoming regional meetups and logistics details, such as for the Common Outsider camping area at Ocotillo on the Rocks.

If you’re still in the planning phases of your dream build, know that when you choose Outside Van, you’re buying into a lifestyle supported by hundreds of thousands of miles of collective off-grid experience.

OUTSIDE VAN OWNERS GROUP

A COMMUNITY OF OUTSIDERS

Celebrating 18 years of building memories and sharing adventures with our vibrant customer community we call:

The Outsider Van Collective