Mounting an ARB Awning on a High Top Van (Without a Roof Rack)
Trying to figure out how to mount an awning onto your van? We’ve got you covered. Read on to see how we mounted an ARB awning without a roof rack.
The Best 12V Power Inverters for DIY Campervans and RVs
It can be tough to find the best power inverter for your DIY campervan. Read our epic guide to inverters for everything you need to know for your build.
Vanlife Mold Prevention and Redoing Our Floor: Tips and Lessons
Dealing with mold is every vanlifer’s worst nightmare. Read about how we dealt with a mold issue on our subfloor with some easy mold prevention strategies.
Why We Chose a High Top Conversion Van for Van Life
High top conversion vans are the perfect combination of interior space, low cost, and reliability. Does that make them the best vans for vanlife?
Insulating Your Van: Everything You Need to Know for Your DIY Van Build
Confused about how best to insulate your van? Our guide breaks it all down for you! From the best materials, to how insulation works, to step-by-step instructions, to answers to common questions – everything you need is right here!
5 Things We’d Change About Our Van Build (and 5 We Wouldn’t)
After 7 months of living in our van, we know what works and what doesn’t. Here’s 5 things we’d change about our build, and 5 things we’ll never change.
Installing Our Water System: DIY Van Build Plumbing Made Easy
Choosing and installing the water in your van can be intimidating. Read on for instructions on how we installed a foot pump system in our DIY van build.
On the Road with Our Fan-Tastic Vent: Would We Buy it Again?
The Fan-Tastic Vent is highly recommended among RVers. But is it the best choice of vent fan if you live in your vehicle full time? Read on to find out!
11 Space-Saving Storage Ideas for a DIY Van Conversion
Storage and organization are important when you live in a van. These 11 space-saving storage ideas can help you make use of every inch of your van.
How We Made Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Our DIY Van Build
The kitchen is an essential part of any van build. See how we built multi-functional kitchen cabinets the look great and are fully customized for our van!
How to Build an Easy Portable Solar Panel Mount Out of PVC
Check out our guide on how to make a portable solar panel tilt mount out of PVC and zip ties. Complete with quick-connect wiring. Perfect for van life.
How to Build a Plywood Battery Box for a DIY Van Conversion
Modern AGM batteries are uber-safe, but there are still many good reasons for a battery box. See how we built a plywood battery box for our van build!
How to Fit a Queen-sized Bed in Your Van: Badass Pullout Bed Frame Design
A queen sized bed? IN A VAN?!? Read our in-depth post to see how we managed to fit a big, comfy bed in our van build and still have plenty of space.
Your Parents Were Right! Build a Van and Be Whatever You Want
Our parents told us we could be anything as long as we worked hard. And they were right. See how we learned many skills and trades in our van build.
How to Make Your DIY Van Build Easier with Pocket Holes
Want the strongest, lightest furniture for your van build? Try pocket hole construction! Check out our guide on using pocket holes in your van build.
What’s In Those Cabinets? Inside Our Van’s Kitchenette
Wondering what stove, fridge, sink, faucet, and water tank to get for your van build? In this post, we go over everything we put in our van’s kitchen.
Creating Our Mobile Log Cabin: Easy Steps to Staining a Van
Stain really enhances the natural beauty of wood and makes the grain pop. Check out how we stained the inside of our van and made it feel like a log cabin.
DIY Van Conversion: Awesome Cedar Plank Ceiling Installation
The ceiling is one of the most visible and customizable parts of any van. Follow along as we hang some great-looking cedar paneling on our van’s ceiling.
DIY Van Conversion: Installing Plywood Walls in Our Van
A van interior isn’t complete without walls. Check out how we measured, cut, and installed 1/4″ plywood paneling in our van in this step-by-step post.
Installing Laminate Flooring in Our Conversion Van
Read on to see how we laid down a subfloor, installed beautiful Tarkett T-Lock laminate flooring and amped up the awesomeness in our van!
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