Temperature, ventilation and condensation are some of the issues that complicates RV living. But keeping the vehicle cool and free from humidity and condensation may be addressed by installing a floor vent. A floor vent in combination with a standard roof vent, should produce enough natural convection, that the airflow could sustain itself. By placing… Continue reading Keeping Your RV Cool With A Hidden Floor Vent
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Murphy Bed Design
Adding a bed to the van is the second, larger interior project that I’m working on and probably the most important addition to the RV. While the van conversion process should follow a specific order, so-far I’ve deviated from that, to create a (very) basic setup, that will sustain me on short trips, until the… Continue reading Murphy Bed Design
“What Do A Bed, Desk And Picture Frame Have In Common?”
Previous: What Do A Bed, Desk And Picture Frame Have In Common? For a converted cargo van to work optimally, multiple-use furniture and a clever use of accessories, is needed to make living in a van comfortable. The Details Getting the general design and color scheme right, is one thing; implementing all the details,… Continue reading “What Do A Bed, Desk And Picture Frame Have In Common?”
“What Do A Bed, Desk And Picture Frame Have In Common?”
Choice of a comfortable bed and a subtle integration of a workspace, are probably some of the most important features of this van conversion. As the start of the van conversion comes closer, I have begun buying some materials, as you can read in Why I Order Chinese And Get It Delivered and started making… Continue reading “What Do A Bed, Desk And Picture Frame Have In Common?”
How To Transform A Bed Into A Work Desk & More
Going from bed to family room with TV and picture and finally to work desk, may be the ultimate task, that I set for myself, yet it may be the perfect solution for comfortable living in a small space, such as a converted cargo van. In finding the best layout for the new cargo van… Continue reading How To Transform A Bed Into A Work Desk & More
8 Critical Elements Of A Modern Van Conversion
THERE ARE MANY REASONS TO HAVE A CONVERSION VAN. MOST FOLKS WILL USE IT FOR AFFORDABLE TRAVEL, AND SOME DOING THE MORE EXTREME BOONDOCKING AND EVEN LESS LIVING IN IT PERMANENTLY. Some use it as their mobile office, while traveling around the country, others have made it part of the Tiny House Movement. For me… Continue reading 8 Critical Elements Of A Modern Van Conversion
New Concept Drawings
Just added some new concept drawings for the new cargo van conversion.
Magazine Rack (1)
Utilizing every available space is a priority; the area to the right of the rear side window is large enough to accommodate a magazine rack and is conveniently close to the bed. This will allow for some late night reading. Back to the workshop for some woodworking! The main wood choice is again Cherry in… Continue reading Magazine Rack (1)
Bed, Wall & Window
Before continuing with the other side of the van interior, it’s time to put the wall and window above the bed, back together again. Two issues remain: the battery cables and the solar controller cable need to be installed. The other is the decision I have to make, whether to go ahead with batting as… Continue reading Bed, Wall & Window
Toilet Access Door
The last time I worked on the bed, the pull-out, sliding shelf was installed. Now I’ll continue with a door for the toilet compartment. In deliberating the hinge options, I came across a simple wooden hinge design, that looked appropriate for this application. Under the built-in, slide-out shelf is just enough space to house the portable… Continue reading Toilet Access Door