Floor Insulation Yesterday, Austin framed out the floor with 2x2s, which are actually 1.5″ x 1.5″ (thanks imperial system). There were lots of small cuts of wood because we framed around the wheel wells, the step for the sliding door,
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Insulation Planning & Purchase (We Saved $90!) [Day 18]
The Insulation Game Plan Today is the start of our insulation project! While it took a lot of measuring and math before we could actually hit the home improvement stores and pick up what we needed, we planned out our
Overwhelmed and Frustrated [Day 17]
Sometimes Building a Van is Tough Today was a tough day. Here’s the thing about any big project: no matter how excited you are about it, it’s going to get tough at some point. We’re in the beginning toughness, not
Bulkhead & Reset TPMS Sensor [Day 16]
We were hoping our solar panels were going to arrive today but it looks like they’re coming tomorrow, so today was another miscellaneous task day. Finish Window Tint Austin decided to re-do the window tint on the passenger window because
Window Tint & Misc Mix of Tasks [Day 15]
Today’s to-do list was a mix of miscellaneous tasks including sewing on a steering wheel cover, tinting the windows, fixing the passenger seatbelt, and plastidipping the grille. We’re anxiously awaiting the solar panel kit’s arrival tomorrow so we can dive
Junkyard Window Install [Day 14]
Window Install Like I mentioned in yesterday’s van build journal, we actually did install one of the windows yesterday night. We were up until 11 pm, so I didn’t have it in me to write a whole long blog post
12 Steps to Install a MaxxAir Fan [Day 13]
This emoji pretty much sums up how I feel about cutting holes in the van: 😬 I’m excited about the outcome, but I am extremely nervous about the actual process of removing sheet metal from the van and hoping that
Prep for Window Installation [Day 12]
Make Window Screens Window screen material is available in rolls of 10-100 feet. You can buy it online or get it at a hardware store. A standard household screen is held in place with a strip of rubber that is
Making Junkyard Windows Look Brand New [Day 11]
Shopping = $399 Spent On the drive from our home to our build site (my in-laws’ house), we put in an Amazon order with the cart we’ve been filling since last week. We ordered a big variety of stuff, including
The Ultimate Guide to Saving Money on Your Van Build
Build a Van on a Budget So you want to do a van conversion on a budget? Here are all of the ways to save money on a van build. They’re ordered generally from highest to lowest savings potential. Using