About Vantrau
We're on a mission to make the van build process more transparent, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.
Our Story
Vantrau was founded by Tiff and Flo, a couple who converted two vans—one in Australia and one in France. Through their own experience, they identified common challenges in the van build process and decided to create a solution.
Flo, a software engineer, and Tiff, a registered nurse, combined their diverse skills to create a platform that bridges the gap between campers with dreams and builders with expertise.
Today, Vantrau is growing into the go-to platform for the Australian van community, with plans to expand to Europe in the future.
Our Founders
Flo
Co-Founder & Technical Lead
A software engineer with a passion for elegant solutions to complex problems. After converting a van in France, Flo became fascinated with optimizing the van build process through technology.
Skilled in software engineering and van conversion
Tiff
Co-Founder & User Experience
A registered nurse who understands the importance of well-designed spaces for comfort and well-being. Tiff brings a human-centered approach to the van build process, ensuring designs are practical and comfortable.
Expert in healthcare and thoughtful space design
Our Van Journeys
Australian Adventure
Our Australian van adventure took us along the stunning East Coast, from tropical Queensland through New South Wales and down to Victoria, experiencing diverse landscapes and meeting incredible people along the way.
12,000 km journey over 8 months
This journey taught us the importance of adaptable van designs for varying climates and the value of community among travelers.
French Expedition
Our French journey took us through picturesque countryside, historic villages, and stunning Alpine regions. The European van community showed us different approaches to compact yet comfortable van living.
9,500 km journey over 6 months
This experience highlighted the benefits of European van design efficiency and inspired many of the space-saving solutions we advocate for today.
Our Vision
We envision a world where designing and building your dream van is a straightforward, transparent, and enjoyable process. We're committed to bridging the gap between aspiring van travelers and skilled builders, creating a community where knowledge is shared and quality craftsmanship is celebrated.