Window coverings are essential if you have a van with a converted living space or any other type of RV. Not only are they needed for privacy but also for maintaining a more comfortable temperature....
Custom Van Build
Converting a van and turning it into a custom camper van is a great way to save money and make something unique to your style and preferences. However, it certainly isn’t an easy task and I applaud anyone who takes on the challenge. I’ve been there! I know what it takes and I fully converted my van all by myself.
It takes a lot of time, energy, and dedication, but the end result can be incredibly rewarding! The camper van conversion process involves planning out the build, shopping for and gathering supplies, and finally, assembly.
A van conversion involves installing custom camper van components such as kitchen components, sleeping areas, dining areas, windows, benches, cabinets, and more. In order to make the camper van conversion a success, it is important to think through the design process from start to finish.
I wrote articles during my van build and you will find them below. They cover most areas of my van build and may help you build an awesome camper van yourself. I continue to write articles as I improve and change areas of my van. You can check them out below.
Helpful Van Conversion Articles
Having a bug screen on your van is necessary if you intend to stay sane in bug-infested areas. It's hard to escape bugs no matter where you are so it's likely that you'll end up in many places where...
Installing lights in a conversion van is a necessary step if you want to have sufficient lighting to brighten the living space up. A camper van can be quite small so choosing the right kind of...
You can't have much of an RV without a constant supply of freshwater as well as a place for greywater to go. The water system of a camper van conversion can be a difficult system to design and build...
As the heart of a van conversion, the kitchen serves as one of the places, if not THE place that will get used the most. You'll spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Whether it's cooking food, washing...
Deciding on a fridge for your camper van conversion can be a challenge. It really comes down to your layout and how well each specific type of fridge will work for you. There are two options that...
The dining area in my van is located in the front section. I did this so that I could make use of the seats that were already in the van. Rather than cut off the living area from the driver and...
If you are going to be converting a van to a camper, there are some things that you should avoid. I made plenty of mistakes during my van conversion and some of them could have been avoided if I had...
Shore power can be an important part of a van conversion if you want to be able to have electricity in your van. Although many people choose solar for the primary electrical source in their van, it...
Shiplap is a popular wall covering for conversion vans mainly because it looks so darn good. In my opinion, it's one of the best-looking wall coverings that you can have in a van. It looks awesome...
