Electrical System: The Most Difficult Part of Van Builds
At first, building our own electrical system in our felt like we jumped off of a cliff and landed in glacial melt water. We decided …
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Off-Grid Van Life: A Summary of Options
You know that feeling right before you jump off a cliff into water where your stomach drops? That’s how I felt a few months ago …
Van Shower: The KEY to Full Time Van Life
Having a van shower inside is a GAME CHANGER. It will revolutionize full-time van life for you. Trust me…it changed the whole way we thought …
Water System: How to Stay Out for a Week
Water will bring you out of the woods faster than electricity and food. That’s why we maximized our water system in the van. We had …
Simple Vancillary Shelf For A Ford Transit Van
Why We Want a Headliner Shelf A headliner shelf is a large shelf that sits above the driver and passenger seat. Ford has a tiny, …
Creating a Beautiful Bench Seat with a View
One thing that Karma and I have learned time and time again when building a van, is to have multiple projects going at once. That …
Wire Crimping in the Van: Astonishing Nerd Level
Before I get into the nitty gritty of van electrical systems, I’m going to talk about electrical wiring. Specifically, I’m going to explain why we …
Bed Frame: For Once, An Inexpensive Project!
Fixed Bed Frame The one thing we knew was that we wanted a fixed bed. We did not want a convertible dinette. That meant that …
The Many Steps in a Great Van Subfloor
Building and insulating your van subfloor is an essential step in the van conversion process. While not glamorous, it does set your van build up …
Van Sliding Window: Don’t Make This Mistake When You Install
Anytime you cut a hole in your van, it’s nerve-wracking! If you’re here because you want toinstall a van sliding window…you’re in the right place. …