February 5, 2020
When buying a camper van, you may wonder if it will fit into your garage. This was a question I had during my initial research to buy a van to convert to a camper. I keep my personal vehicles in my garage so I didn’t want to keep my van in the garage full-time. I […]
February 4, 2020
When I decided to build a conversion van, an electrical system was one of the things that scared me the most. I am not an electrician. Although I do have a background in low-voltage wiring and electronics, I do not have very much knowledge of high-voltage systems and I am not qualified to install a […]
February 1, 2020
Camping is seen as a good wholesome way to enjoy family fun and also a way to get away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. It provides us with a way to get away from it all when we’ve had a rough week at work or we just have an itching to […]
January 29, 2020
Installing the ceiling in my van conversion was a fun project and one that wasn’t very difficult. The process was easy once I had already laid the foundation with furring strips, insulation, and wiring. After all of the necessary parts were in order, it was time to cover up the ceiling. I chose to use […]
January 28, 2020
When I first began building my custom camper van, I knew I would be installing solar panels on top of it. It took me a while to decide on using flexible panels because I just wasn’t sold on them in the beginning. I had read and watched videos about how they don’t last as long […]
January 23, 2020
Buying an RV is one of the most expensive items that most people will ever purchase besides their homes. Depending on the type that you purchase, the costs can be well over six-figures. Of course, there are many different options on the path to RV ownership and some can be much more affordable. One thing […]
January 22, 2020
Camping can be a fun lifestyle but many people are intimidated by the size and cost of large RVs. Most large motorhomes are out of the price range of the normal camping enthusiast. Although there are many advantages to owning and camping in a large space, smaller camping solutions are where the majority of campers […]
January 21, 2020
To use furring strips or not to use furring strips. That seems to be a question that many people ask when building a custom conversion van. The answer, of course, is to do whatever you feel is right for you. There is no one size fits all solution when it comes to customizing a van […]
January 15, 2020
As someone interested in adventure, I have looked at all the options for campers. I have settled on a camper van but a truck camper has a lot to offer and can also make a great choice. You can’t go wrong with either option and it comes down to a personal choice about what will […]
January 13, 2020
Owning a Class B Motorhome or a camper van can be very rewarding if you are the adventurous type and you are interested in travel and outdoors. Unlike other types of RVs, the purpose of a Class B is to get you on the road quickly and make it easy to go from place to […]
January 8, 2020
Building a custom camper van can be a huge challenge. Especially for those who are not proficient in DIY construction projects or those who don’t have tools or a place in which to work. I know that it can be difficult because I went through the process. I started from an empty cargo van and […]
January 3, 2020
DIY camper van conversions are popular for good reason; they save on costs and allow you to build a camper van to your exact specifications. Rather than purchasing a manufactured motorhome that may have amenities that you don’t like or need, a custom-built conversion van allows you to make use of the space within the […]