I’ve decided to combine the last few days into one journal since we spent the majority of each day working on the wall and door insulation. Read this blog post to learn about why we chose to use polyisocyanurate foam
Category: Van Build Journal
Bunk Window Installation [Day 23]
I’m going to be honest… I thought I was going to hate the bunk windows. In my “overwhelmed and frustrated” post on Day 17, I was really struggling with the decision to buy these 20″ x 15″ bunk windows that
Van Build Progress Tracker
Here is the chart of our completed & planned activities to complete the van build. Our original timeline was 20 weeks (departure Jan 1), because we were building part-time. The week of September 13, we switched to a full-time build,
Bulkhead Insulation & Windshield Tint [Day 22]
Bulkhead Insulation Today we insulated the bulkhead with the EPS foam board we scored for cheap at the Habitat ReStore yesterday. We used the score & snap (TM 😉) method of slicing then bending the insulation until it broke along
Saving $445 & Window/Solar Issues [Day 21]
Today was a day of shopping. We didn’t actually do any building, but we did score some sweet deals, save $445, and then spend quality time with Becky’s family for her dad’s birthday. Habitat ReStore – Saved $345 Can
Wheel Well Boxes & Wall Insulation Prep [Day 20]
Wheel Well Boxes Austin framed out the wheel well boxes with 2x2s yesterday. Today, he cut some scrap plywood (thinner than our subfloor, this was left over from other projects) to finish the boxes. Using construction adhesive and wood screws,
Floor Insulation & Subfloor Install [Day 19]
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,
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