Meet Abbe Rose Minor—a van builder, adventurer, author, and content creator with a deep passion for turning small spaces into functional works of art. Her latest project, a bold and beautiful yellow Sprinter van, is the fourth van she’s built—and by far her most personal.
Abbe’s journey into van life was shaped by her unconventional upbringing on a family-owned campground in Stafford, Connecticut. Raised by resourceful parents who ran every aspect of the business, she learned early on that no problem was too big to solve. That mindset, paired with a love for art and design, led her to start renovating RVs, park models, and cabins as a teen. Her passion grew into a career, eventually earning her a degree in Real Estate Investment from UConn and opening the door to her first van build.
Since then, Abbe has road-tripped to 48 states, built a loyal online following, and turned her creative vision into a full-time lifestyle. But in September 2022, she hit a wall—burned out and ready to move on. Wanting something more scalable and impactful, she shifted gears and wrote Flipping Freedom: Your Ultimate Guide to Buy, Build, and Sell Vans, a book that captures her story and teaches others how to build a life of freedom through van conversions.
Ironically, it was while writing her own book that Abbe felt the spark return. Inspired again, she began what would become her most ambitious build yet: a yellow Sprinter van that blends Spanish and Mediterranean architecture with modern van-life functionality. What started as a personal passion project grew into a 1,500-hour endeavor across three shop locations, with a total investment of around $120,000 to $140,000.
The result is Luna—a one-of-a-kind van that’s airy, artistic, and deeply intentional in every detail. Now, Abbe has partnered with Rogue Vans to bring this vision to others through a limited run of Luna vans, starting at $230,000.
Let’s step inside and see what makes this rolling masterpiece so special.
Described as a ‘cozy, airy, and clean gateway to life without boundaries,’ Abbe Rose Minor put all her passion and knowledge into creating the yellow Sprinter van. From the Mediterranean architecture and earthy tones to the focus on ergonomics and comfort, it’s hard not to be impressed with what Abbe has created. It’s also packed with goodies, like a projector with a flip-around screen, a Bose soundbar, an outdoor storage box, and a quality electrical system. Abbe paired with Rogue Vans to create a limited run of LUNA vans, starting at $230,000.
You’re met with a serene, beautiful, and functional space as you enter the Yellow Sprinter. A multi-functional living, dining, and seating area with a pivoting table greets you. Adjacent to the door are cubbies to store shoes and other items you don’t want to put in the living space.
It’s easy to forget that you’re in a van as you enter the living space. Abbe cleverly designed the area to have a pocket door, which closes off the cab area. The door enables more privacy and improves insulation. It also blocks out noise while driving.
While the bench seating in the living area is the perfect social space, it’s also so much more. Thanks to an innovative pull-out slat system, it converts into a second bed. Behind the bed is a floor-to-ceiling closet with pull-out drawers for everyday essentials like food, clothing, and cleaning supplies. There’s even a hidden pantry in the bench!
One of the most jaw-dropping features in the van is the bathroom, particularly the custom-tiled shower. Abbe used handmade Spanish tiles and added stone pebbles on the floor and in the niche to create a spa-like, Mediterranean-inspired space. Brass fixtures complete the look, adding warmth and elegance.
The toilet is a dry-flush model by Laveo that seals waste into a bag—no water, no chemicals, and no odor involved. While it’s technically possible to sit on it while showering, Abbe notes she never has. The unit lifts out easily, freeing up the entire shower area for full standing room.
The space is enclosed with a Nautilus self-cleaning door in a soft bone color that complements the tilework. It’s super lightweight and rolls neatly into itself, making it an ideal solution for compact van living.
The kitchen is a spacious and practical meal preparation station with everything you need to cook up a storm. It has a safe and energy-efficient induction cooktop, a convection oven, a 160-liter Dometic fridge/freezer, and plenty of storage space. For cohesion and warmth, Abbe created an accent in the kitchen featuring the same tiles as the bathroom. There is also a Moroccan plaster sink and two faucets – one for regular use and the other for filtered drinking water.
While the stairs leading to the bedroom area are for easy access, they serve more than one function. They feature storage space, with one even functioning as a laundry hamper!
The queen-sized bed area is a tranquil place to rest and relax. While lying in bed, you can stare up at the tempered glass skylight and the beautiful curved ceiling. Abbe created the ceiling after being inspired by Mediterranean arches and curves. If you have a bike, outdoor gear, or other bulky items, there is a generous amount of storage space under the bed.
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