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Co-founder, author, developer, and van geek at FarOutRide.com. Antoine graduated as an aerospace mechanical engineer and worked in the industry for several years. He eventually made the leap to a full-time life on the road in his self-built campervan, chasing his passions like mountain biking and skiing. Somewhere along the way he got obsessed with anything and everything related to vans, and today FarOutRide.com is considered one of the most trusted reference for DIY van conversions thanks to the fact-based guides and hands-on build experience.

July 15, 2026June 5, 2025 by Antoine

There are a few details to know when tapping into alternator power on the Ford Transit. In this guide, we’ll walk through the positive and negative connections, using FarOutVan1 (2016 Transit) and FarOutVan2 (2021 Transit) as real-world examples. Hope this helps! Resources How to tap into alternator power varies by brand, model, variant, and production … Read more

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In 2017, we sold our house (and everything in it), quit our engineering careers, and moved into our self-built campervan. Every day is an opportunity for a new adventure... We’re chasing our dreams, and hopefully it inspires others to do the same!

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July 15, 2026May 29, 2025 by Antoine

Here’s a fun project to add temperature-controlled fan(s) to a cabinet (fridge, electrical, etc.). We initially made this for our fridge cabinet, but finally opted to parallel the fans to the fridge OEM fan. Still, this thing works as intended (tested), and we’re leaving it out here in case it could be helpful to anyone! … Read more

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August 22, 2026May 12, 2025 by Antoine

An all-in-one, no-compromises electrical system for campervans and RVs that can be up and running in just a few hours!

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July 15, 2026March 23, 2025 by Antoine

We’re planning to ship our van from Canada to Europe around June 2027 for long term travel. This is our living research dashboard — what we know so far, updated as we learn more. Keep in mind that the info presented in this article is based on research, not direct experience. Some Context Hello! We’re Isabelle and Antoine 🙂 … Read more

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July 15, 2026February 27, 2025 by Antoine

Let’s keep the van conversion going with the Driver-Side Upper Cabinet! It will store the kitchen’s stuff (dishes, pans, coffee maker, etc.). Below is an attempt at documenting the entire DIY fabrication/installation process 🙂 Fabrication Time TBD Cost TBD Weight TBD Material ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY BUY 12mm (1/2″) Baltic Birch Plywood For all parts except … Read more

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July 15, 2026February 14, 2025 by Antoine

Below is everything about our hidden shower. It’s still a work in progress at this time, we will update as we progress! Theory Hidden vs Wet Permanent Shower Deciding between a hidden shower and a wet bath may be one of the hardest decisions for this van. A permanent shower has potentially more benefits and … Read more

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July 15, 2026January 31, 2025 by Antoine

Below is how we installed the tongue and groove ceiling in our Transit campervan conversion. It’s still a work in progress at this time; we will update as we progress! Installation First things first, here is the numbering we use for the cross-member frames: Time TBD Cost TBD Weight TBD Material ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY BUY … Read more

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August 28, 2026December 7, 2024 by Antoine

This write-up covers the water system installation in FarOutVan2, our second Ford Transit campervan conversion. For a deep dive into the theory of designing a Water System, you can refer to our Water System Guide. This is still a work in progress; we will add relevant sections as we progress! Overview (click on the pulsating … Read more

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July 17, 2026November 17, 2024 by Antoine

Step-by-step floor installation in our DIY campervan! Material, tools, tips, photos, lessons learned, etc.!

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June 11, 2026November 11, 2024 by Antoine

Battle Born Batteries used to be our go-to for Lithium power. But times change, and other brands have caught up in terms of features, quality, and price. As we are getting into our second van conversion, it’s time to re-evaluate our options to get the most out of our money. Below is a straightforward list … Read more

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July 15, 2026November 7, 2024 by Antoine

Insulating a van isn’t just about thermal insulation—it also cuts down noise and helps control condensation. It’s a small investment in both time and money for all the comfort it adds! We did our homework and dived into the theory in our Van Insulation Guide; we then applied the theory during four years of full-time … Read more

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July 16, 2026November 2, 2024 by Antoine

Up until recently, we never would’ve considered a Plug & Play electrical system (Jackery, Bluetti, etc.) for our van because of all the compromises. But the EcoFlow Power Kits are different: not designed to be portable, they’re full-power, no-compromises, all-in-one solutions for campervans and RVs. While building a DIY system usually takes days, you can … Read more

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July 17, 2026October 18, 2024 by Antoine

For 2024, Victron introduced the 50A Orion XS DC-DC battery-to-battery charger. It is a complete redesign over the previous 30A version (non-XS), and it’s better in every way: more power, more efficient, smaller dimensions (it’s tiny!), and better heat management. We chose to skip the 30A (non-XS) Orion due to a few issues (only 30A, heat … Read more

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August 23, 2026August 30, 2024 by Antoine

Not installing a window was a mistake on FarOutVan#1, because we lacked an intake for the Maxxfan to properly exchange air in the van. So here is our redemption on FarOutVan#2! It’s our very first time installing a window, and we chose a 300x700mm Tern Overland’s Arctic Tern window (new “Flat” style). We documented the … Read more

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July 16, 2026August 15, 2024 by Antoine

Here is how to make a super strong bed platform in a camper van using 80/20 aluminum extrusions. With standard tools and hardware, you can easily and precisely replicate this design for your Ford Transit. The bed platform can be made/assembled by one person, removed/reinstalled as required, and is flush with the van walls. The … Read more

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September 4, 2026June 11, 2024 by Antoine

A straightforward guide on installing a Maxxfan roof fan to your van. Material, tools, and tips to get it right the first time!

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July 17, 2026May 26, 2024 by Antoine

Gas/diesel heaters are a reliable heat source, and most issues are caused by an inadequate installation. Follow this guide to get it right the first time!

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July 17, 2026May 1, 2024 by Antoine

The Ford Transit overhead console is kind of a waste of space… so here is how you can unlock its full potential and create extra storage!

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July 17, 2026April 24, 2024 by Antoine

Restore sag, increase ground clearance, improve the ride, air up tires (van/bikes), and level the van on-the-fly (left/right & front/back).

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August 27, 2026April 19, 2024 by Antoine

We are adding a few pass-through holes in our Ford Transit. This is to route electrical wiring, plumbing, vents, and so on. Below is a list of all these holes; refer to FarOutRide #2 Build Journal for detailed write-up/how-to (links provided below). Always perform rust-prevention whenever a hole is drilled or metal is trimmed in … Read more

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