Throughout our entire build process we thought really hard about how each part of our van layout would function. Each decision was intentional in order to use the small space as well as possible. Everything has a place and a reason why it’s where it is. But when we first left after finishing our van build we obviously weren’t sure how it would really do. Well now that we’ve been living in our van we have added and gotten rid of items in order for it to be the best it can be. Here are our top van life essentials that you can’t live without!
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5 Reasons We Did Not Choose a Fixed Bed for our Van Layout
When designing your van layout there are two popular bed options that people choose. From there there are a million ways to make it work or do half and half but the two most common bed configurations include a fixed bed or a convertible bed. In this post we’re going to dive into what both of those are and the 5 reasons we did not chose a fixed bed for our van layout.
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Van life in the winter definitely comes with its own challenges. It makes things a little bit more complicated! We successfully spent January and February in our van without a heater in temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit. After lots of chilly nights we have a few tips that make it a lot more comfortable. This post breaks down how we stay warm in our van without a heater during the winter months!
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Here is a breakdown of everything we used in our DIY van build. Whether you just purchased a van or are in the thick of a conversion we hope this is helpful in finding materials to make your own home on wheels! There are so many decisions to make regarding where to put things and how to make everything function in the best way. So we hope this post sheds some light on why we chose each item and maybe get you to think about something differently for your own build! Remember our van is just one version out of a million ways you can build out a van!
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Throughout the 4 months we spent working on our van build we made a trip to Home Depot almost every day. I say that and I’m not even exaggerating. The worst trips will be halfway into a project when you realize you don’t have the one thing that you need to finish. You don’t need to be a cabinet maker or professional carpenter to take on a van conversion but there are a few tools that you will find yourself using over and over. In this post we round up the tools you need for a DIY van build!
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