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I don't know what you mean by "conversion bus". Good Sam covers every vehicle. I have their Platinum coverage on a 40' Class A and a 22' passenger van with a DIY conversion. I've had only one claim (knock on wood) and it was handled seamlessly. They sent a flatbed to tow my van to the desired...

That's exactly my point. One of the ways to avoid being considered a commercial vehicle is to buy a passenger van. For insurance and DMV purposes in most jurisdictions a passenger van is not classified as a commercial vehicle. Cargo vans, despite their actual use, are presumed to be commercial...

FYI, I don't think a passenger van can be forced into the commercial vehicle classification. Even if the seats are removed, it's still a passenger vehicle. But there can still be restrictions based on height or length...

I think the market for tiny cargo vans in the US is too small to be viable. Most vans are bought by businesses. Tiny vans have much less utility because they accommodate much less cargo. While they get better gas mileage than larger vans, fuel prices are not as big of a pain point in the US as...

I've no mechanical skills, so I can't offer any troubleshooting, but maybe some words of encouragement will help change your attitude and expectations. In my prepurchase research, it seems like the Chinese diesel heaters don't have the same quality control as those made by Esbar, Webasto, and...

Here's a pretty through list of class B manufacturers: https://weretherussos.com/class-b-rv-manufacturers-list-camper-vans/

My initial bed was a camping cot. My second iteration consisted of a pipe legs mounted on either end to a sheet of OSB and the plywood flood. The mattress was 6” furniture grade foam. Pricing as of today is $130...

That's really interesting. Since your shower is movable, how is the pump hooked up to power?

I love his philosophy, but his build is bare bones. There’s nothing wrong with that, but a build can be fast, simple and cheap without being minimalistic. There are essential amenities needed for a vehicle to feel like a home on wheels instead of a luxurious tent. Like being able to wash hands...

Mockups only go so far, its not only layout, but also determining the features/amenities needed. Nothing beats the experience of using the real thing. Thanks to YouTube, far too many people think the real thing has to cost thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours. The process can be really...

I have been thinking about adding a Geyser to my shower system for awhile, and their 30% holiday sale made me finally pull the trigger. I don't know when it ends but its currently $80 off the non heated and $100 off the heated kit. https://www.geysersystems.com

Pressured hot water delivered out of a nozzle. Doesn’t seem like a big deal, but is often missing in DIY builds. I wanted a shower experience as close to that of a regular shower as possible. I spent countless hours researching and then experimenting. I considered the Hike Crew you have...

I am not into camping so I’m in large urban, suburban, or small towns almost exclusively. My philosophy during the daytime is park where I am not a nuisance. Most people and establishments don’t care what I'm doing as long as I’m not interfering with what they are doing. I’ve learned this...

There are ways to properly install seats in a cargo van, mobility outfitters routinely do it. But as DIYers, installing DOT crash worthing seating is challenging. Why not just buy a passenger van and remove the unwanted seats? I removed all the OEM seats from my van and then laid down sheets of...

Thought I'd pass this along for nomads and travelers open to other forms of transportation. Frontier Airlines is doing a flash sale on its unlimited travel pass. It is aimed at filling seats that would otherwise be empty, so there are some restrictions, mostly requiring flexibility in travel...

Um, that’s fine if it works for you. But there are other approaches. When I’m citydocking, whether hanging out during the day or stealth parking at night, I don’t want to feel like I’m in a tent (I am not the camping type). I want plenty of water, power and everything needed to be as comfortable...

Power stations are priced according to size (battery and inverter). So you have to bite the bullet and buy one large enough to meet your needs or scale back your needs to the power station you can afford. Unless you have a niche application, the best power stations are from EcoFlow or Bluetti...

I was shopping for a 1000W inverter a few months ago. I searched Amazon for ones that had lots of reviews and found Ampeak 1200, Renogy 1000, and Kinverch 1000 each had more than a thousand reviews. I chose the Ampeak because it had digital screen. I would not recommend it. The fan is loud and...

I'm working on this project right now. I'm assuming you don't use enough water for it to rise to the level of the drain hole as shown in the photo. So it will not drain automatically. How to you drain out the accumulated water after showering?

Most RVs and DIY conversions can run a heater all night. Diesel, gas, and propane heaters don't use much electricity, and the fuel source is typically large enough to last multiple days. Running an AC overnight is more challenging (read expensive) since it's fuel source is electricity. The...