The time has finally come to share all of the features of our self-built van conversion after 6 months of building through the winter (would not recommend a winter build)!
We wanted to build a van with as much flexibility as possible, as our Transit is the mid-roof, non-extended length model. Our main priority was ensuring the space we had was multi-functional and used as best as possible, which is why we settled on installing a murphy bed. With the bed up, we have a beautiful, spacious living room complete with an L-shaped bench and tons of storage underneath. When the bed folds down, it feels like a COMPLETELY different van complete with wall storage and shelves behind the bed. The bed is a full-sized double, but it feels bigger than that due to the layout and space around the mattress.
Fitting a wet bathroom was not an option for our van build, so we carry a porta-potti under our bench and purchased a swivel faucet for our sink to wash up outside of the van if necessary. We also carry a solar shower for more intensive showers.
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We are a couple of full-time travel dreamers who decided to pack up our lives to explore the world - and then 2020 happened. After flying back home, we were not ready to give up our new lifestyle yet, so we bought a minivan, converted it into a DIY minivan camper, and drove across Canada in search of beautiful campsites and stunning mountains to climb. We are currently on a different sort of adventure, converting a Ford Transit cargo van into our new full-time home on wheels in hopes of exploring North America and conquering more mountains - and hopefully even the Arctic Ocean!
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