Our DIY Camper Vans
From Dream…
to reality!
Far Out Van #1
Our very first DIY van conversion. The learning curve was steep, but the van turned out great and we’re super proud of what we accomplished! A no-nonsense, approachable conversion for long term full-time Vanlife. Built with common tools and material; a build anyone can emulate!
We obsessively documented the entire van conversion from start-to-finish: products, materials, tools, build techniques, lessons learned, etc.:
Far Out Van #2
FarOutVan #1 is still doing great after all those years of full-time travel, but we’re up to a new challenge! Our plan is to settle down in Squamish, explore our new backyard while building the new van, then ship FarOutVan #2 to Europe and keep the dream alive. Fingers crossed!
This is a work-in-progress and we are, again, documenting everything in details! Come back often, as we update this Build Journal regularly:
We’ve got more!
We’ve got all the angles! 3D interactive tour, photos, videos… Welcome home!
Creating a 3D model helped us plan and validate our layout, so we only build once!
We tracked all the cost and hours we put in our van, organized by category.
Turns out weight ads up very quickly! Most vans like ours are near the GVWR.
We are tracking all the maintenance and repair cost since day 1 of ownership.
Learning and Knowledge
IN-DEPTH, FACT-BASED GUIDES.
BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS.
Tools and Calculators
CREATED TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER.
MADE WITH love FROM OUR VAN!
Van Electrical Calculator
- Size your battery bank, solar, alternator, shore, and inverter automagically or manually.
- The calculator generates an items list that entirely defines your electrical system! Simply add the items to your Amazon cart.
- Download, customize, and wire all your items per your wiring diagram.
Wire Gauge Calculator
- Using the correct wire gauge is essential for the SAFETY and PERFORMANCE of your electrical system.
- The correct wire gauge depends on LENGTH and CURRENT carried by the conductor.
- Our wiring diagram already has a built-in gauge calculator. But for anything outside the scope of our wiring diagram, use this:
MPPT Calculator
Use this calculator to size the MPPT solar charge controller of your solar panel array.
Insulation Calculator
- A simple tool to find out how much insulation you need to buy!
Insurance Quote
- The crew behind Outdoorsy (the Airbnb of campervan rental) founded an insurance company aimed at the RV and DIY Camper Van community.
- Give them a try, it takes just a few seconds to complete their Free Online Quote form; nothing to loose!
Cargo Holes Dimensions
We mapped and categorized all holes found in the Ford Transit cargo area, as well as all the threaded inserts you should use. Presented in an immersive 360° virtual tour, because the future is now!
Diagrams and Parts
Diagrams and Parts WE designed and use FOR OUR OWN VAN Conversions. SAVE TIME AND TAKE THE GUESSWORK OUT OF THE EQUATION.
BUILD YOUR VAN AROUND SYSTEMS THAT ARE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND PERFORM AS THEY SHOULD.
