In 2018, ten years after arriving in Japan, Jared dove in head first, quitting his job and converting his family car to be a campervan prototype that should be called the first Dream Drive camper. After custom-fitting the family car with wood panel interiors, utensils, mattresses and bedding — Jared tested his newly converted campervan and rented it to get valuable user feedback.

After a few months Jared’s friend and creative director teamed up with him and together started creating content mapping unique adventures and locations throughout Japan that are best accessed by car or campervan.

In just 3 years Jared, Tyson, and the incredible Dream Drive team have come a long way since 2019 and it all started with a ridiculous dream of remodeling the family car into a little campervan. Dream Drive’s commitment to trust, quality, and a good night’s sleep continues to this day.

The Dream Drive team has grown over the past three years to include a variety of individuals with overseas van life experience, including craftsmen, architects, and dreamers, all of whom bring unique and diverse backgrounds to the table.