In 2017, I quit my stable job in what appeared to be a “good career” to go see the world with my then-boyfriend. We had no idea what we were doing and very little money but we were ready for a change. Together, we learned a lot about budget travel, jumped into the world of …
We’re all going to make mistakes when it comes to our first van build. However, I would’ve loved to have someone tell me what *not* to do or what they regret so I didn’t make the same mistake they did. It would have saved me lots of time and money (which I’m trying to save …
Instagram Pinterest Facebook-f Youtube Twitter As van life becomes increasingly popular, more companies are popping up offering different customizations, different pricing, and different packages all together. If you simply look up “van builders”, some of the biggest companies will show up right away.. but are these really the best option? Most of them are insanely …
ELECTRICAL, SOLAR, LIGHTING Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS: TOILETS & SHOWERS NEXT: INSULATION ELECTRICAL Standard Setup: Renogy 200 Watt Solar Panel Kit Pure Sine 1500 Watt Inverter VMAX 2 x 100 Amp Hour Batteries (recommended) 140 Amp Dual Battery Isolator If you’re looking for a standard electrical setup, this will be plenty for you. …
VENT FANS & A/C Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS: INSULATION NEXT: KITCHEN APPLIANCES VENT FANS WHY YOU DEFINITELY NEED ONE Vent fans are very important in a van build. Even if you don’t think you need air conditioning, you will definitely want to install a vent fan. They help tremendously to keep the van …
INSULATION Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS: ELECTRICAL, SOLAR, LIGHTING NEXT: VENT FAN & A/C Insulation is one of the most debated topics when it comes to conversions. One person says one thing is best and another has a completely different opinion. We have all done things slightly different, and it’s up to you to …
KITCHEN APPLIANCES Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS STEP: VENT FAN & A/C NEXT STEP: FLOORING, WALLS, CEILING STOVE Propane: Propane stoves are the most common way to cook inside a van. They are super easy to use and really compact. They can be stored pretty much anywhere in the kitchen which means no real …
Choosing Your Dream Van Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS STEP: BUILD YOUR VAN (MAIN) NEXT STEP: PLANNING THE PERFECT LAYOUT Choosing which van will become your new home is so exciting but also a little intimidating! There are soo many options and all of them have great qualities.. and less than great qualities. Before …
FLOORING, WALLS, & CEILING Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS: KITCHEN APPLIANCES NEXT: NECESSARY ACCESSORIES FLOORING The floor in your van will be put together with a few components. The first being insulation. This isn’t required but I do think it’s worth putting at least some insulation in your floor to decrease the cold from …
PLANNING THE PERFECT LAYOUT Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS STEP: CHOOSING YOUR DREAM VAN NEXT STEP: TOILETS & SHOWER Things to Think About Coming up with your layout is one of the most exciting steps in the build process! This is where you’ll get to use a lot of creativity, find a layout that …
Toilet & Shower Options Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter PREVIOUS STEP: PLAN THE PERFECT LAYOUT NEXT STEP: ELECTRICAL & SOLAR TOILETS DO YOU NEED ONE IN THE VAN? There are several different ways to go about how you do your business on the road. When camping the easiest way is to walk away from your …
The Sprinter and Transit are both really great vans for van dwelling because of the size and capabilities you’ll have for the conversion. They offer the chance of fitting all the necessities of a home into a vehicle without feeling too cramped. Both have different features and therefore, have different reasons for going with one or …
Figuring out how you’re going to go to the bathroom while living in a vehicle is one of the first things to consider when building out your van. Budget, space, and convenience are the three biggest factors so you want to make sure you find something you can afford, takes up the amount of space …
One of the first questions I get asked by most people when I mention living in a van is.. “Sooo where do you shower?” It’s a valid question and one that we all have to think about at some point during the build. Do you want a full shower in the van? But that can …
After living in our van for awhile now, we have had the chance to become accustomed to all the different features we included in our build. Although a few of them may be ditched on the next go- around, there are some things we have realized we couldn’t do without. Other folks may disagree or have other opinions, …
Whether you plan to build out your own van or work with a conversion company, you should always want to come up with ways of making it your own and doing something to add originality. Too often, we see similar “factory- produced” looking vans with the same interiors! Mix it up and use various sources for …
Approaching my first van build, I had no idea how uncommon the induction stove was in the van community. I came across it when researching ways of cooking on the road without needing propane. Having propane is definitely not that big of a deal and is definitely the most popular way of cooking. But I …
During your many hours of research before the van build, it can be hard to get a round idea of how much to expect on spending! There are so many options when it comes to every. single. decision. We did our best to build our van sticking closely to a budget but still getting what …
Instagram Pinterest Facebook Youtube Twitter UPDATE: THIS IS A TOUR OF MY FIRST VAN. MY CURRENT VAN BREAKDOWN CAN BE FOUND HERE. There are so many small aspects of the van that may be missed just looking through social media posts. If you are building out a van or will in the future, this is …
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