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Please post photos of your vehicle and a little introduction when you subscribe! Feel free to share images I’m baffled anyone could have a van without windows, yet I have full time friends who’ve done it for years with no windows. Was hoping to go this route to save all the headache of gutting and building the I am shopping for a van to convert what are top 5 that you would suggest considering? thank you!!! A used winnebago type brand conversion van will hold its value better than a custom conversion van. Seeking recommendations, referrals, or advice on finding the right person or team for We’re sharing van specs, pros and cons, plus some insider tips and things to consider when looking for the Learn how to convert a van to a camper with a DIY layout, insulation, flooring, bed, and kitchen—ideal for In this article, we’ll guide you through the top DIY van conversion tips for a successful and comfortable van build. So long story short, I'm tossing around the idea of building out a van that I can sleep in on the days that I am working. I've been thinking about what kind to get and I'm seriously thinking about a I now need to purchase another van to replace it. It's a great way to save money or travel the world. Our TOP tips to help you quickly convert your Sprinter or any other van into a campervan. Hey there, and welcome to The Van Conversion Club – our friendly community forum for DIY van builders around the world. A random van on instagram with someone posing in it is one thing - and this is not it. It only took a few days of tinkering around to Take a serious look at already converted van's. I've gotta pack 8ft spears into it and it's gotta be big enough to sleep Why convert a van instead of buying a small used/cheap RV ? Just wondering what influenced your decisions . How hard was it for you to do the conversion? Archived post. Whether you’re still shopping for your first van or We spent 6 months converting this van and filmed the entire process (or at least 90% of it)! Watch as we convert an empty 2023 high roof, extended length Ford Transit into a luxury home on TL;DR: My wife and I are looking for affordable options to convert our Sprinter van in the Bay Area. I definitely over purchased a lot of material to avoid having to make multiple trips I’m curious what the cost of your van build was? I’ve dedicated the first half of this year (and a couple months of planning last year) to converting a Don't see a ton of low-top vans here, so thought I'd share mine. Does anybody know of We’ve always bought used vans with new conversions, and they’ve all been Dodge vans with Braunability conversions. Please post photos of your vehicle and a little introduction when you subscribe! Feel free to share images 110 votes, 162 comments. Am starting a decent paying job here soon though so it's time to start planning. There is a lot of EX rental stuff on the market. Braunability is the best, hands-down. And pros / cons of choosing Get an plain empty van from U-haul or whatever, toss an air mattress or folding cot into the back, a cooler with some ice packs, rent a tiny "solar Still living in the van but I'm obviously on the market for a new one. Read up on NZ freedom Some US van converters like Sportsmobile and OutsideVan making conversions for "outdoorsy" types often use coin vinyl flooring throughout the van, since it's cheap, easily-installed, A subreddit for van lifers, dwellers, and those interested in vanlife within the uk. She tells me the Ford transit seems to be best for us but we aren’t sure what the pro’s and I would love to get a van for camping but can't see going back to an internal combustion engine. I love natural light and not feeling Sportsmobile is a certified Mercedes upfitter so perhaps there may be a difference between insuring their Sprinter For those of you who did a basic van conversion with NO experience I've never done any carpentry, electrical, flooring, etc. I know that some delivery companies are going to all electric vehicles. The factors I'm considering Hello all, My partner and I are starting to seriously look into buying and converting a van to dwell in. The van conversion includes 200W of solar with 200ah battery, sink with pump, and an RV short Queen bed. Obviously if you can find one with standing room Lately, I've been intrigued by the idea of "van life" as part of the digital nomad experience. I don't possess fancy camper van building skills, so I'll probably go with a camper van conversion kit, such as this here. I am already 20k in debt and a full time student working part time Hi all! I’m seriously considering getting an NV2500 high roof (most I’ve looked at are 2012 in the 130k-150k mile range) to build out and live in while I work this summer. I wanted something I could take on trips instead of car In terms of a van, if you assume the raw van is R-1, and that the insulated system is R-7, and the area that's radiating is 264 SF (basically an 8 x 6 x A subreddit for people to share their camper conversion projects! r/CamperVans: All things related to mobile homes or mobile home living (not just VW) The Explore van conversion is a company that converts vans from GM, Ford and some times Mercedes. You have the option between the Chevy Been wanting to do the van living thing for years now but just haven't had the money. 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