United States
Ourkaravan is a California-based father-daughter project that began as a documented conversion of a bare Sprinter cargo van into a self-built, European-layout campervan.
Total Followers -0.0%
31K
Across YouTube, Instagram
Primary Platform
YouTube
28K followers · 91% of audience
Engagement
3.3%
vs. 1.5% category median
Sponsorship Tier
Micro
Est. $67–$188 / IG post
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Ourkaravan is a California-based father-daughter project that began as a documented conversion of a bare Sprinter cargo van into a self-built, European-layout campervan. The creator was transparent from the start about having no prior build experience, framing the channel as an honest record of trial and error rather than an expert tutorial series — a tone that resonates strongly with a practical, hands-on audience. Content spans the full arc of van life: detailed build tutorials covering systems like gray water tanks and hot water showers, vehicle maintenance guides applicable to vans and RVs broadly, and travel footage from destinations like Southwest Colorado. The companion site ourkaravan.com extends the project beyond social platforms into a more durable reference resource.
The audience skews heavily male and is notably older, with the majority of viewers falling in the 45-and-up bracket — a demographic with disposable income and a strong interest in DIY recreational vehicle projects, early retirement travel, and outdoor adventure. Engagement rates run well above the category median, suggesting a loyal core community despite a micro-tier following. YouTube activity has slowed considerably, with Instagram now serving as the more active touchpoint, featuring ongoing vanlife and family travel content. The channel's blend of family narrative and technically useful build documentation positions it well for partnerships in the outdoor gear, RV equipment, and overlanding space — categories whose buyers align closely with this audience profile.
Ourkaravan reaches an audience concentrated in United States primarily through YouTube, and is best activated via long-form YouTube integrations, Instagram Reels and Stories. As a travel creator they map naturally to brands targeting that space. With no brand deals logged yet, they read as an available, category-aligned partner for advertisers building early presence in the space. Engagement on YouTube runs around 3.3%, which points to an audience better suited to category-relevant, mid-funnel campaigns than to pure-reach buys. The channel's mix of long-form YouTube integrations and Instagram Reels and Stories lets a sponsor choose between short awareness placements and longer, more detailed integrations. Because the audience follows travel content rather than arriving through untargeted reach, sponsorships that match the channel's subject matter tend to convert more efficiently than broad placements. A consistent, on-topic posting focus gives sponsors a predictable, brand-safe environment, lowering placement risk compared with broad, general-interest channels. Campaigns here are best measured on qualified engagement and consideration within the niche rather than on raw impression volume. For United States-focused brands in travel and related categories, Ourkaravan offers a defined, creative-fit audience rather than broad, low-intent impressions.
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A video titled '5 Years and $70k later, a DIY disaster?' puts the total cost of the Ourkaravan conversion at around $70,000 accumulated over roughly five years. That figure reflects the reality of a high-spec, self-built van done in stages — covering custom electrical, plumbing, cabinetry, and everything else required to turn a bare cargo van into a livable extended-travel vehicle.
A European-style layout typically runs the bed lengthwise along one wall of the van rather than sliding it across the rear, which opens up a clear walkway and makes the space feel more like a small studio. Ourkaravan chose this configuration specifically for their Sprinter cargo van to create a practical living environment suited for a dad and young daughter traveling together for extended periods.
Based on the '5 Years and $70k later' video, the build reached a full retrospective milestone after about five years of work, going from a bare cargo van to a completed extended-travel camper. The channel documents the entire journey including setbacks, so viewers can follow exactly how the finished van came together over time.
Ourkaravan has a dedicated YouTube video called 'Simple Hot Water Shower System for Vanlife' that walks through their specific setup. Their approach is geared toward DIY builders with no professional background, making it one of the more practical references on the channel for people planning their own van water systems.
As of mid-2026, Ourkaravan's YouTube channel has been quiet for roughly a year, though their Instagram account has seen more recent activity. Their existing library of detailed build tutorials continues to pull in viewers searching for van conversion guidance, so the back catalog remains useful even without new uploads.
Yes — the channel's own YouTube bio directs viewers to ourkaravan.com for additional van-building information beyond what fits into individual videos. The site acts as a companion resource to the channel, which is common for DIY creators whose projects generate more detail than video format easily accommodates.
Yes — Ourkaravan is a California-based father who designed and built the entire Sprinter conversion specifically to travel with his daughter, who was around eight years old when the project started. The channel frames both the build and the travel content around that father-daughter dynamic, which is central to why the European-style layout and family-friendly features were prioritized.
A video called 'Exploring Southwest Colorado in a DIY Campervan' covers one of their road trips through a region known for canyon landscapes, mountain passes, and rugged off-road terrain. Their frequent use of creek and river hashtags like #creekin and #creekgeek also points to a preference for destinations with access to natural waterways when they travel.
Ourkaravan published a full tutorial called 'Gray Water Tank Install done the Right Way (Van or RV)' covering proper methods for handling waste water in a converted vehicle. The emphasis on doing it 'the right way' reflects their broader DIY philosophy — built up over five-plus years of learning on the job — of prioritizing systems that actually work long-term over quick shortcuts.
Ourkaravan is based in California, as noted in their Instagram bio. California serves as their home base for the van, with road trips frequently heading into the American Southwest — including Colorado destinations featured on the channel.
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