DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 5: Building the core van structure
It’s time to build time — how to frame your van’s interior, mount furniture, and transform your van from a shell into a livable space.
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DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 4: Electrical, insulation, and utilities
Power, airflow, temperature regulation, sound dampening, and water — everything you need to install behind the scenes before your van starts looking and feeling like home.
DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 3: Designing your layout and style
Designing a camper van layout that works for you: how to choose your van’s build style, organize your living space, and plan for comfort & function.
DIY Camper Van Build Series – Part 2: Prepping your van for conversion
Before the fun begins, you’ve got to clean, strip, inspect, and plan — here’s how to prep your van properly for the DIY build ahead.
Van Life Manual – Part 6: Finding community and staying connected
Avoid isolation and find your people — how to connect with the van life community, stay social, and make the road feel a little less lonely
Van Life Manual – Part 5: The unglamorous stuff like parking, showers, toilets & more
The practical side of van life: where to park, shower, work, collect mail, use the bathroom — and how to stay clean (you and your van), connected, and comfortable.
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