Antoine

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.

September 1, 2026February 16, 2022 by Antoine

Real-world review of four different swivel seat adapters (Scopema, Amazing Auto, SwivelsRus, DiscountVanTruck) for vans (Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter or Ram ProMaster). Find which one we like the most and stays in the van with us!

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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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September 1, 2026February 16, 2022 by Antoine

Swivel seats help optimizing the precious space in a campervan conversion. The Ford Transit, Sprinter van, and Ram ProMaster can be ordered with factory swivels (with some limitations), but installing an aftermarket adapter is often cheaper and it’s actually quite a simple task. In this article, we’ll go through the installation process of swivel seat (passenger & driver) into our Ford Transit van. Let’s get into it!

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July 17, 2026December 24, 2021 by Antoine

Floor mats and liners add protection to the factory floor and prevent permanent damage from spills, excess moisture, mud and snow. In this real-world review, we compare and rank 4 of the most popular option for the Ford Transit.

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
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Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 17, 2026November 23, 2021 by Antoine

We’ve been going back-and-forth about this for a little while, but we finally did it! We bought a brand new van to convert! It’s a Ford Transit 2021, AWD, 3.5L Ecoboost, same size as our previous van (high roof, extended length).

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 15, 2026October 4, 2021 by Antoine

Small spaces are fast to clean, but they also get messy in the blink of an eye! The key to sanity for Van Life is staying organized and taking advantage of all the space available to optimize the storage. In our van, we like each object to have its own dedicated storage place, so it can be easily put back where it belong. Below are some storage, organization and space saving ideas we actually use for our full time Van Life. Hope this helps!

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Rapid3D van scans and 3D models: 10% off scans with FarOutRide, 5% off models with FarOutModel | How we used it
Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 15, 2026September 27, 2021 by Antoine

Driving to Yukon, cell phone coverage, dealing with the midnight sun, mountain biking, hiking, lakes and more!

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Rapid3D van scans and 3D models: 10% off scans with FarOutRide, 5% off models with FarOutModel | How we used it
Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 15, 2026July 4, 2021 by Antoine

The Camco bamboo table plays an essential role in our Ford Transit camper van conversion; we use it several times per day. It’s modular, functional and durable. After years of full time Van Life with it, it’s time for a review… Keep reading to learn more!

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Rapid3D van scans and 3D models: 10% off scans with FarOutRide, 5% off models with FarOutModel | How we used it
Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 15, 2026June 19, 2021 by Antoine

A folding table in a camper van is a convenient way to add more space for work, eat, etc. Then it can be folded away when not needed. Our folding table was installed a few years after our van life started because we initially didn’t plan our van interior layout for work. Now that we both have to use our laptops simultaneously, the folding table makes our van a bit more ergonomic and practical!

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Rapid3D van scans and 3D models: 10% off scans with FarOutRide, 5% off models with FarOutModel | How we used it
Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
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March 5, 2026March 19, 2021 by Antoine

Tales From The Road: Winter 2020/2021.

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Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

August 14, 2026November 17, 2020 by Antoine

Building an all-electric (no propane) van? Induction cooktop might be a piece of the puzzle! How it works, power requirements, propane comparison (cost, autonomy, safety) and more!

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Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 15, 2026November 9, 2020 by Antoine

Jackery portable power stations are simple, cost effective and require no electrical knowledge. But are they suited for Vanlife? It totally depends on your needs… By understanding what Jackery power stations are all about, you’ll be able to make the right choice. Keep reading!

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
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July 15, 2026October 25, 2020 by Antoine

August, September & October 2020 Tales From The Road: Exploring British Columbia best mountain biking trails!

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 15, 2026October 6, 2020 by Antoine

Victron Multiplus Inverter/Charger 2000W & 3000W: Features, Installation and Configuration for Camper Van and RV.

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
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March 6, 2026August 2, 2020 by Antoine

May, June & July 2020 Tales From The Road. Back to #Vanlife!

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
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July 15, 2026July 15, 2020 by Antoine

A straightforward and intuitive wire gauge size calculator (AWG) for 12v electrical system.

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October 14, 2026June 14, 2020 by Antoine

Find your power usage, automagically size your components (battery bank, solar, etc.), retrieve your customized items list and wiring diagram. Easy!

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
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July 15, 2026May 3, 2020 by Antoine

March & April 2020 Tales From The House: Plans are made to be changed!

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July 15, 2026March 24, 2020 by Antoine

Last step of our quest for the perfect sound: adding Rockford Fosgate speakers to the headliner of our the Ford Transit… success! Follow the guide!

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
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Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

August 26, 2026January 27, 2020 by Antoine

Your guide to VAN LIFE in Mexico: Paperwork, border crossing, safety tips, insurance, camping, water, cost, trip report. Hope that helps!

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide

July 17, 2026January 16, 2020 by Antoine

The Garmin Dash Cam Mini is compact, there’s no distracting screen, it has parking mode (optional) and is controlled via an App (review footage and settings). In this article we fully documented the installation of the Garmin Dash Cam Mini in our Ford Transit. Hope that helps!

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Vancillary headliner shelf: 10% off with ANTOINE | Our install guide
Lolo Racks bike racks: $40 off with FarOutRide | Our install guide
Starlink Residential and Roam plans: one month free | Our install guide