After seeing so many other hikers and travelers with vans, and after perusing the countless Youtube videos on the subject, we decided to take the leap. But we knew right off that we wanted to build out our own van from scratch to fit our particular needs and aesthetic. Here are some pictures and posts documenting some of our 2+ year effort to make this dream a reality.

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  Installing the Floor
  The first item of business was to install a floor in van that would add some insulation and be both durable and easy to keep clean. We looked at every option at our local Lowe’s and Home Depot (more than once) but finally decided to go with…
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  Personalizing Our Van
  But some of the last things we did to our tiny home on wheels were the most fun – adding personal touches everywhere that make our van uniquely ours.
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  Installing the MaxxAir Exhaust Fan
  After installing some basic wiring, batteries and a charge controller, we installed the MaxxAir Exhaust fan in late 2018.
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  Building a Beadboard Ceiling
  After installing the floor, the exhaust fan, a deep-cycle battery, and a temporary bed platform, we decided to finish the ceiling. The curved roof of the Ford Transit would again make this a difficult project.