Founded in 2024 • Byron Bay, Australia

Built by Van Lifers
for Van Lifers

We're Tiff and Flo — a couple who converted two vans on two continents. We know the challenges firsthand, and we built Vantrau to solve them.

47,000+
km traveled
2
vans converted
2
continents
Building the future
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Our Mission

Democratizing van building knowledge with AI-powered guidance.

Real Experience

Years on the road across Australia & Europe shaped our vision.

Tech-Driven

Combining engineering expertise with van life passion.

The Team

Meet the 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 and AI.

Software engineering × 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 ensure designs are practical and comfortable.

Healthcare × Thoughtful space design
Australian Adventure

Circumnavigating the Land Down Under

Our epic 22,000 km journey around Australia took us through every climate imaginable — from tropical Darwin to the red deserts of the outback, down the stunning west coast, and along the Great Ocean Road.

22,000
kilometers
8
months on the road

Route highlights:

Byron BayMount IsaDarwinKatherineLake ArgyleBroomeKarijiniKalgoorlie
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What we learned:

Adaptable designs for varying climates
The value of the van life community
Importance of reliable off-grid systems
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European Expedition

From Paris to Turkey and Back

Our 25,000 km European odyssey took us through the Alps, down the Balkans, all the way to Turkey, and back through Italy. 15 countries, countless experiences, and invaluable lessons in compact van living.

25,000
kilometers
15
countries visited

Countries visited:

FranceItalySwitzerlandAustriaCzech RepublicPolandSlovakiaSloveniaCroatiaMontenegroAlbaniaGreeceTurkey

What we learned:

European space-saving design efficiency
Mountain driving and altitude challenges
Cross-border regulations and tips
Our Vision

Making van building accessible to everyone

We envision a world where designing and building your dream van is a straightforward, transparent, and enjoyable process. We're committed to sharing knowledge freely, leveraging AI to make expert guidance accessible, and building a community where quality craftsmanship is celebrated.

Democratize Knowledge

Make expert van building knowledge accessible to everyone

AI-Powered Guidance

Instant answers from thousands of hours of content

Global Community

Connect van lifers across Australia and beyond

Ready to start your van journey?

Whether you're planning your first build or looking to optimize your setup, Vantrau's AI-powered assistant is here to help.