Planning & Resources
2026 Ford Transit Order Guide for DIY Camper Van Conversion
Options and features not to be missed when ordering a Ford Transit for a DIY camper van conversion. Follow the guide!
2023 Ford Transit Trail | Features & Specs (What we know so far)
All the technical features & specifications of the Ford Transit Trail 2023. Clear and concise, no marketing sales pitch. Hope this helps!
Tool List for DIY Van Conversion (Work Smarter and Faster)
A down-to-earth TOOL LIST for DIY camper van conversion. The essential and not-so-essential tools that make our build easier and better.
Van Life Storage, Organization & Space Saving Ideas
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!
Maintenance Log and Repair Journal for Our Transit Vans
Maintenance and repair cost should be taken into account when choosing a van. Here is our Ford Transit maintenance and repair log book since DAY 1 of ownership (June 2016); hopefully it helps you choose the right van!
Winter Vanlife Guide
Living full-time in a van in winter is more challenging than summer. It's not a glamorous life but it is extremely rewarding if, like us, chasing epic skiing / snowboarding conditions is what you're after! With proper planning it can be a magical thing... Go get it!
Weight Ratings Explained & Van Conversion Weight Breakdown
Weight impacts safety, performance and handling of a vehicle. As a DIY van builder, it is your responsibility to understand the essentials! In this guide: Weight ratings explained and our van conversions weight breakdown.
Choosing a Van: Transit VS Sprinter VS Promaster
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...
3D Model of our Ford Transit DIY Campervans
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.
Cost And Labor Of DIY Camper Van Conversion
Detailed cost and labor breakdown (by category) of our Ford Transit DIY camper van conversions.