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As many of do your van builds, I see people making their own cabinets and sinks. I wonder what happens to campers that are not repairable? Do they take them apart and sell the contents like they do with totalled cars? I guess I have never seen a place that sells compents of wrecked campers...

I'm thinking about buying solar panels to power a 12V fridge while I am parked and hiking. A lot of people have them on the roof or set out panels when they are stopped. Can I put a solar panel on the dash in my locked vehicle, then face the vehicle into the sun?

I'm not a full time van dweller, instead I take trips of 7-14 days. I am looking to buy a portable frig to replace my current Yeti ice chest. I currently only have a Jackery 240 which I know is not enough to power it 24/7. I am considering buying a Bluetti AC200P to provide the required power...

I am looking to add an extra bed to my van build for guests. Plan A is to make a murphy bed that would be mounted on the wall behind the the driver's side seat. Then when I need it, I would simply drop it down. The problem is that it would block the window when in the stored position. Plan B...

I recently added a screen to my side door which allows me to leave the side door open and keep the bugs out. Has anyone slept with the door open at night for comfort or is security a major concern for you?

I sold my 2016 Ford Transit Connect van and purchased a 2019 Ford Transit hightop. I have spent the last week converting it and now it's ready for it's maiden voyage. I plan to take off soon for Maine, visiting many states and sites between Nebraska and Maine. I hope to catch the leaves...

I am thinking about taking a trip through the New England area in September. I will be traveling through VT, RI, ME, PA, and so on. I don't hear much about the air quality caused by the forest fires in Canada. Once in awhile there will be a news story, but not much more than that. Can anyone...

I recently remolded my van, removing the storage cabinet for something more functional. My old design was deeper and protruded out too far and didn't maximize the the total van space. My new cabinet has 3 shelves versus 1 and is thinner which allows for a small "hallway" space which I love...

Several years ago, I took the family to Yellowstone in May. I checked the weather and it said the temperature was in the 60-70 degree range so we packed up our camping gear and took off. I thought it was odd that we were able to reserve a campsite so easily. When we arrived we found our site...

In September I traveled to Fort Lee, VA, my very first permanant duty station. I was stationed there in 1980 and I wanted to see it again, to kindle fond memories of the place. When I arrived I visited the barracks where I lived and found it was no longer a barracks, it was office space for...

When my wife and I decided to retire, she was not interested in "roughing it" in a van so I bought a cargo van and renovated it. I have taken 3 extended trips and a couple of local camping trips in it and loved it. Now she would like to travel with me as long as I make it more comfortable...

I installed a window in my van last spring. This week I went on a trip and for the first time I camped in the rain. It was raining pretty good and I noticed a slight leak at the bottom of the window....just enough that a paper towel was able to hold the water that got in. I used a high grade...

Recently there was a post about a tornado that went through Texas and flipped an RV while it's owner took shelter in WalMart. As I storm chaser, I have seen what kind of damage a thunder storm can do. When you are out there and dangerous storm is approaching, what do you do? Do you hunker...

As I am planning my trip to VA next sumer, I will be checking out national parks, historic sites, and monuments along the way.  I have an access America pass so entry to all of these sites are free.  I will be passing through several states and I want to check out some of the state parks too. ...

I bought a 2016 Ford Transit Cargo Van a year ago.  I've added a built in cabinet, rope bed, installed a roof vent and window.  I'm thinking about adding an RV plug but was wondering if any one has ran into locations that would not let a van hook up? Eight months to go and planning on a trip...

I have been searching for over a year to find a window that will fit on my cargo van.  Most of the sites that make windows for van conversations (curved sides) don't make one that will fit.  The side panel where I want to put the window can only accomidate a window that is 21" and most of the...

I will be traveling throughout Wyoming next week and the forecast is for the highs to be in the low 80s.  My concern is if I decide to leave the van for a couple of hours to go on a hike.  There are warnings that the butane canisters should not be stored in unvented automoblies due to the high...

Which do you think is better, keeping your drinks in the ice chest or taking pieces of ice out and poor your drink over the ice in a cup?  I am thinking that the ice would not have to work to keep my drinks cool all day.

I have a 2016 Ford Transit van and I am adding a back up cam to it.  Apparently they don't make one for this model/year.  I am trying to get one of the panels off the back door so I can have access to that space to run the wires.  I have seen several videos online but none for this model or type...

I have seen a lot of postings about where to stay when traveling.  I don't recall anyone talking about staying overnight in motel/hotel parking lots.  The lots would be full of out of state cars and a van would blend right in.  They always take down your license plate when you check in, but do...