Van Resources
Northeast Ohio Van COngress
53rd National Truck-In
The National Truck-in is a yearly gathering dedicated to vans and panel trucks, featuring a judged van show, games, music, seminars, vendors, and camping. Attendees—called vanners—bring everything from simple, stock vans to highly customized show vans. Custom vanning began in the 1970s when people started converting basic work vans for personal use, helping inspire today’s SUVs. While many longtime vanners are older now, a new generation is discovering vintage vans, especially pre-1980 American models and 1960s “early” vans with engine-in-the-cab designs.
All vans are welcome regardless of condition; the community is known for being friendly and welcoming. The event has been running since 1973, moving to different host clubs each year, and is unique because it’s organized entirely by volunteers, with proceeds going to charity. The message ends by encouraging readers to consider getting a van and joining the fun.
Glenn Pilgreen
Dropjaw Vans
DropJaw Vans Magazines & Calendars--Showing off the amazing World of Vannin' first hand. Vanners have created an amazing Van Scene that started back in the 70s. It has continued to intrigue people over the years, drawing them in or drawing them back after an absence. With Tradition, Honor and Respect being a very important part of our culture, partying your ass off is absolutely acceptable and welcomed as well. So I hope you enjoy this look into our tight-knit family and maybe you too can bring your Van out to a Van Run and have a blast with us....more than likely it will hook you for life. 2% Vanner Glenn Pilgreen.
John & Jo
JJLightning
Videographer extraordinaires traveling the U.S. in their custom Dodge van, capturing epic stories of custom van builds and the people behind them. Creators. Adventurers. Vanlife storytellers.
Mike Testerman
Mike's Vanner Yearbook
Mike started a Vanners Yearbook with Pictures of vanners and their vans.
Thunders Garage
National Van Runs List
A great resource to find national van runs and events near you.
