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.

July 15, 2026February 28, 2017 by Antoine

Looking back at 6 months of conversion effort… seeing this with hindsight reminded us the last half year just flew by. It’s crazy seeing Isabelle standing in this empty cargo van for the first time, we were so excited. But we had no idea all the work that was ahead of 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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July 17, 2026February 25, 2017 by Antoine

Here is how we built our sink & stove cabinet for our Ford Transit DIY camper van conversion! A while ago, we brainstormed about our living requirements; below are the requirements specific to this cabinet: TIME SPENT ON THE JOB: ~40-60 hours (This is approximate. Time has become a vague concept at this point. This … Read more

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July 17, 2026January 28, 2017 by Antoine

Here is how we built the bedroom storage for our Ford Transit DIY camper van conversion! A long time ago, we brainstormed about our Living Requirements. From that moment it was obvious that, to prevent a mess, we would need a lot of storage compartments so each thing has its own designated place. We then built the … Read more

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July 15, 2026January 15, 2017 by Antoine

“Born from Ice”
SkiTheEast.net nailed it with their slogan.
The major part of New-England and Quebec just got buried under a thick layer of ice in a typical East-Coast weather pattern.
As it turns out, one region was save from the rain.

The Chic-Chocs.

Again.

We had no other choice but to drive the 800 km to get there.

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July 15, 2026January 13, 2017 by Antoine

The overhead storage cabinet of our Ford Transit DIY camper van conversion is full of exciting features! Honorable Guest Appearance throughout that job: Time spent on the job: ~40 hours (This is approximate. Time has become a vague concept at this point. What we can tell you is that woodworking takes much longer than we … Read more

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July 15, 2026November 25, 2016 by Antoine

The driver’s side kitchen cabinet of our Ford Transit DIY camper van conversion is the home of our 12V Novakool R5810 fridge and home of our electrical system. When we initially brainstormed about the van interior layout, we knew we wanted TIME SPENT ON THE JOB: 40 hours (this is very approximate, as we lost track … Read more

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July 15, 2026November 14, 2016 by Antoine

Mountain bikes belong inside the van! Slide-out-bike-rack storage solution for DIY van conversion: material, products, how-to, step-by-step…

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July 15, 2026October 30, 2016 by Antoine

Our Ford Transit DIY camper van conversion is built mostly around the mountain bikes, and the platform bed is no exception. We wanted a permanent raised bed above the “garage” (over the bikes and other stuff); no need to fold/unfold the bed at night & it creates a lot of storage room under the bed. … Read more

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July 15, 2026October 2, 2016 by Antoine

Here is our guide on Camper Van Conversion Insulation. 3M Thinsulate is easy to work with, repels water, is light weight… no wonder everyone is using it!

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July 15, 2026August 15, 2016 by Antoine

How to install a Webasto Air Top 2000 STC gas heater in a Ford Transit van. Material, tools, tips, step-by-step instructions.

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July 15, 2026July 28, 2016 by Antoine

Here is how we installed the floor in our camper van conversion. Step-by-step instructions, products we used and fully illustrated!

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July 15, 2026July 17, 2016 by Antoine

The Fiamma F45S awning is to be installed on the side of the camper van conversion; the Fiamma F65S awning is to be installed on the roof of the campervan. We opted for the F45S because we had the solar panels on the roof and because we liked the awning to be on the side … Read more

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July 17, 2026June 18, 2016 by Antoine

Extracting power from the sun feels a bit like cheating to us 🙂 Here is how we installed our solar panels on our camper van conversion!

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July 15, 2026June 13, 2016 by Antoine

Materials, tools, techniques, lessons learned… Follow our step-by-step guide on How to Install a Maxxfan Roof Vent on a DIY Van Conversion.

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July 17, 2026June 6, 2016 by Antoine

It’s Ours. Today, we finally took possession of the van. Mixed Feelings Of course we’re very excited! …but at the same time, we feel like it’s the van that took possession of us. Summer has just started and we already live on the adrenaline rush that mountain biking fuels us with. Every day counts, every … Read more

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July 15, 2026June 6, 2016 by Antoine

Looking to upgrade your Ford Transit stock tires for larger diameter to improve ground clearance and traction? Here is the data we gathered!

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July 16, 2026March 29, 2016 by Antoine

Choosing the right van is one of the biggest decisions in a campervan build. This page breaks down the three most popular full-size vans for DIY conversions in North America — the Ford Transit, the Mercedes Sprinter, and the Ram ProMaster — covering dimensions, specs, costs, and our honest opinion. Side-By-Side Comparison Specs FORD TRANSIT … Read more

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July 15, 2026February 25, 2016 by Antoine

A 3D model is a great way to optimize and validate the interior layout. It helped to share and explain ideas between the two of us, and often triggered productive and interesting discussions that pushed the design forward.

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July 15, 2026February 12, 2016 by Antoine

So this FarOutThing is really going to happen… the Ford Transit van was ordered at the dealer today! We’re VERY excited, we actually want to leave NOW, but there is a lot of work ahead of us for the conversion to a camper van before the trip happens. Keep Calm and wait, the Transit should … Read more

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July 15, 2026January 10, 2016 by Antoine

Detailed cost and labor breakdown (by category) of our Ford Transit DIY camper van conversions.

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