Category Archives: Research
Wiring the Bits. And the Bytes
Since the last post (what, two weeks? Three?), most of my van-related activity has been in pursuit of the electrical system. I figured out a significant portion of it (ahem, the vehicle alternators will charge the house batteries, not through … Continue reading
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Mavi Has The Floor
For the past few weeks (months? Oy), most of my van attention (when not doing general reading and research) has been on the floor. Yeah, some of it has been on the roof rack, which I discovered really should have … Continue reading
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We Have A Transit 350
Yup, I know. I’ve been remiss in my capacity as chronicler of this van build. You’ve been waiting (some more patiently than others), but I’ve been sitting on my hands. And while I knew that neither Elizabeth nor I had … Continue reading
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Progress Nonetheless
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll recall that when we ordered our van back in February, we were told it would be delivered during the week of May 24. And if you’re awake, you’ll note that that week has come … Continue reading
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Stealth
Amongst those building, traveling in, or living full-time in camper vans, there is the notion of stealth: disguising the fact that the vehicle in question is a portable domicile, and making it appear as just another commercial or passenger van. … Continue reading
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#vanlife: It’s a Thing Now
Henry and I both like to think of ourselves as all original and creative and cool. Surprisingly, it turns out we’re not. When we told the cargo van specialist at the Ford dealership that we wanted a van to convert … Continue reading
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Packing Heat
My previous two posts may give the impression that I’m down on propane. Or would prefer to keep it out of the van. And it’s true that many builders feel exactly that way. One of them is George of The … Continue reading
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Heating Up
Now that the refrigerator is out of the way (in Tina’s garage), the next item to consider is the hot-water heater. We’ll need one. My family’s travel trailer had one, and I sort of remember using hot water in the … Continue reading
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Let the Build Begin
It’s still six weeks or so before the van’s scheduled arrival, and we’re both up to our elbows in planning. There are many examples on the web of people who have built camper vans, and have documented the process and … Continue reading
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Poised at the Precipice
Hi, we’re back. Miss us? In our last installment, we were in El Salvador and writing about Nicaragua. Sorry we petered out at the end, there. We can blame it all on Joe, who wanted to surprise his friends by … Continue reading
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