Direct-to-Consumer van manufacturers Dave & Matt Vans has partnered with Kift, described as “creators of inclusive community hubs for digital nomads, van lifers and those seeking alternative lifestyles” to collaborate in the companies’ respective missions to make van life more accessible, inclusive and community-centric, the companies said.
“Through the partnership, the two companies will deliver mutual benefits to their respective owners and members that make it easier to test out and pursue van life, whether temporarily or full-time, they said.
Among the benefits the partnership brings, Kift members will receive priority access to purchases and rentals of Dave & Matt Vans’ Lifestyle Vehicles, as well as a 20% discount on all Dave & Matt Vans rentals. Meanwhile, Dave & Matt Vans customers will receive three complimentary nights at any Kift property, followed by an additional free month if they choose to continue with a membership plan. They’ll also receive express access to the Kift network.
With four distinct properties across the western United States, Kift creates accessible, community-owned spaces for people who choose to live communally and work from anywhere. Its membership offerings range from 30-day ‘punch pack’ passes, to three-month passes to annual memberships.
“At Dave & Matt Vans, we’re all about meeting people where they’re at, to help get more folks out on the road and make their van life dreams more attainable, whatever that looks like for them,” said Matt Felser, co-founder of Dave & Matt Vans. “We can’t think of a more fitting partner for this work than Kift, whose mission pairs so naturally with ours. While we provide the lifestyle vehicles, Kift provides the ‘roadmap’ and amenities – together giving people the tools and community they need to make van life sustainable for the long term.”
Added Cam Lindsay, director of member experience and partnerships for Kift: “With Kift, we take all the benefits of vanlife – the mobility, autonomy, and freedom – and combine them with the traditional amenities of urban areas like WiFi, communal meals, and hot showers to provide a truly viable alternative lifestyle that could replace daily living, alongside a sense of community and belonging.”
Since its inception in 2019, Dave & Matt Vans has produced close to 500 vans and employs nearly 40 full-time team members.
