So you’ve decided to embrace the challenge of #vanlife! First things first, you’re gonna need a van. When I tell you I spent months researching types of vans and the pros and cons of each one, I am not exaggerating. From the time I decided I wanted to try living in …
Wall paneling…once you’ve got your insulation done it’s time to get some walls up in your van! This part is super exciting because it will really transform the interior of your van. With the metal and insulation all covered up, it becomes rather cozy. So keep reading and I’ll tell …
When I originally started paneling my van, I was under the impression that I would be able to panel my ceiling in about the same method as I paneled my walls. However, after further research and analyzing the ceiling, I realized it would have to approach it a little bit …
About a year ago, I somehow got introduced to this whole idea of “van life”. At the time, I was living and working in Italy and knew at some point I would have to make the move back to the US. Originally, I had the idea to take a month-long …
Let me start off by saying there is no one right way to convert a van. Everyone’s setup will be a little bit different depending on the type of van you have, materials you use, your budget, and of course your design preferences. We’re here to help you decide what …
Ahh, the bed frame. In general, figuring out the layout of the van rested a lot on where the bed was going to go because that takes up the bulk of the space. There are also a variety of different options to choose from: single bed, double bed, folding bed, …
In another post, I talk about how to figure out and set up your electrical system. Obviously the solar panels are part of that electrical system but I wanted a separate post just for actually installing the panels on the roof of the van. Since these are delicate pieces of …
When it came to things I knew I needed for the van, frankly a ventilation fan never crossed my mind. That’s what windows are for, right? WRONG. For one, the windows in the back part of the van don’t even open so unless I open the doors, it’s impossible for …
Electrical…this was by far the aspect of my van build that I was dreading the most. I have absolutely zero background in any kind of electrical work besides changing the occasional light bulb and when I started doing my research I was instantly overwhelmed. What is wire gauge? What is …
Installing the floor was the very first step I took on my van build and it’s a great place to start! There are a few options for your flooring and I decided to go with a two-step process that involved installing a solid plywood base and then adding an additional …
