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Van Diesel Heater Install

Gwen — Sat, 18 Jan 2020 22:56:07 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020As summer turned into fall, and quickly to winter here in New Hampshire, we realized that if we wanted to keep using the van in the winter we would need some sort of heater. We wanted to keep using the van, so we started researching options and landed on doing a […]

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Planning a Van Conversion

Gwen — Sun, 13 Oct 2019 13:00:37 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020Planning for a van conversion is probably the most important step in the van build process! Like most DIY projects good planning and prep will save you time and money, while not planning leads to headaches and in our house a lot of yelling. We bought our van on September 29th […]

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Test Driving a Van

Gwen — Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:00:33 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020Once you’ve decided on what type of van you are going to buy you’re going to have to start test driving vans. We know this can super intimidating so we put together a list of things to look for when you are test driving a van. We turned this whole post […]

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7 Questions to Ask Before Deciding to Buy a Van

Gwen — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:00:44 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020How to you decide on a van to convert to a campervan? There are so many options out there! Sprinters, VWs, minivans, cargo, the list goes on and one. We’ve broken it down to 7 questions to ask yourself before deciding on a van. 1. How Are You Going to Use […]

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Van Build Interior Design

Gwen — Sun, 15 Sep 2019 13:00:01 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020It is hard to believe that we have finished up all of the major projects in the van. The very last thing is our van build interior design! These last few small projects are really what made the van feel less like a vehicle and more like a tiny home. It […]

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Installing Van Solar Power

Gwen — Sun, 08 Sep 2019 13:00:22 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020Solar Power is quickly becoming the most popular choice for charging van batteries. It produces electricity whenever the sun is out, silently and without burning any fuel! Installation is also pretty easy! We did not originally plan to put solar power on the van but when we stumbled upon a great […]

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Installing a 120-Volt Van Electrical System

Gwen — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 13:00:41 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020A van 120-volt electrical system is not a necessity. It’s a luxury. We like luxury. Luxuries such as using a normal dorm fridge instead of a 12-volt model. Not to mention, Andy wanted to use power tools powered by the sun. *Facepalm* A quick safety note: if you have never done […]

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12 Volt Van Electrical System

Gwen — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 13:00:50 +0000

Updated on September 29th, 2020If you want lights, running water, or fans in your van a 12-volt van electrical system is a must. Our 12-volt system includes our roof vent fan, reading lights, overhead lights, and a small water pump for the sink. We recommend taking the time to really plan your system and draw […]

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Installing a Roof Vent Fan

Gwen — Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:00:47 +0000

Updated on October 13th, 2020We originally were not planning on installing a roof vent fan in the van. The reason for this was almost entirely because we wanted to be able to park it in our garage. It only took about 20 minutes in 80-degree weather for us to change our minds. This should come […]

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Van Plumbing

Gwen — Sun, 09 Jun 2019 13:00:53 +0000

Updated on June 17th, 2021For our van plumbing, we decided to go simple. Like we have said in other posts, this is an adventure van, not our full-time home, so having a shower or toilet was not a high priority for us. Our van plumbing consists mainly of running potable water and will eventually have […]

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