9 Badass Ford Transit Van Conversions to Inspire Your Van Build
Check out our round up of unique and interesting Ford Transit van conversions to inspire your camper van build and get you out there on the road!
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Ultimate Guide to Your DIY Camper Van Conversion
Vanlife is entirely what you make of it, and nowhere is that more true than the van you live in. But no matter what vehicle you have or can afford, living in a van is ultimately about freedom, rebelling against the typical, and enjoying life on your own terms. This page is all about helping…
Why We Chose a Ram Promaster for Van Life
Is the Dodge Promaster the best van for vanlife? This post breaks down the pros/cons of living in a Promaster, so you can decide if it’s right for you.
Gnomad Homies: Ubu the Van
Check out Meghan and Stephen’s story about the less-talked-about hardships (and rewards) couples face when building out a van and then hitting the open road!
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.
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.
Our Rig
Cost Breakdown Vehicle Costs Purchase Price: $1,500Pre-Inspection: $250Taxes and Reg. Fees: $320Badass Off-Road Tires: $800Misc Mechanical Work: $800 TOTAL: $3,670 Conversion Costs Building Materials: $2,350Solar and Electrical: $2,000Plumbing System: $450Appliances and Fans: $1,400Mattress and Bedding: $200Misc Items: $200 TOTAL: $6,600 Total…
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!
Insulating Our Conversion Van: Tips, Tricks and Step-by-Step
Insulation is an important part of any van build. Here’s how we insulated our van, including tips, tricks, photos and step-by-step instructions.
Gutting Our Conversion Van and Removing the Wheelchair Lift
The first step in our van build was gutting our van and taking out the wheelchair lift. Find out how we did it and hear the tricks we learned along the way.
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