Color schemes and material lists play a big role in the early stages of the cargo van conversion. All further changes to the RV have to conform to those choices. While waiting for the production and delivery of the new van, it’s time to make some final decisions and prepare for actual delivery. Design and… Continue reading RV Color Design: Where Did My Artistic Mojo Go?
Category: Woodworking
Cargo Van Conversion: Safety First!
When you’re seriously considering to transform your cargo van into a full-fletched RV, you really have to pay attention to your SAFETY during and after the conversion. You know, whether you’re clumsy, impatient or don’t know how to hold a hammer. In that case, this undertaking is not for you. Go and buy a fully… Continue reading Cargo Van Conversion: Safety First!
Installation Guidelines
A cargo van conversion should follow basic rules during every phase of the construction. Any change or addition to the van, may impact the warranties of the van or the appliances, that are added to it. It may also affect the fuel consumption and performance of the vehicle. Aerodynamics , added weight and distribution of… Continue reading Installation Guidelines
Is A Workshop Essential For A Van Conversion?
The Right Tools For The Job Not every conversion is the same and that also applies to your tools and capabilities. A simple conversion with a bed from 2 x 4’s and a couple of store-bought cabinets, doesn’t require much more than a hammer and screwdriver. A full-scale job, with a professional finish calls for… Continue reading Is A Workshop Essential For A Van Conversion?
How To Transform A Bed Into A Work Desk & More
Going from bed to family room with TV and picture and finally to work desk, may be the ultimate task, that I set for myself, yet it may be the perfect solution for comfortable living in a small space, such as a converted cargo van. In finding the best layout for the new cargo van… Continue reading How To Transform A Bed Into A Work Desk & More
Cargo Van Conversion: How much time to invest?
TIME IS MONEY. TIME IS ENJOYMENT. TIME IS FULFILLMENT. TIME IS A WAY TO SAVE ON YOUR INVESTMENT. How long does it take and how much will it cost are the two questions most often asked. The answers are as unsatisfying as the questions. Time A full cargo van conversion can be done in a… Continue reading Cargo Van Conversion: How much time to invest?
Is Any Floor Material Good Enough?
Living in a confined space, with the outside dirt just next to your living room floor, results in constant dusty floors. Basing the selection of a flooring material on cleanliness, durability and weight, should be a priority. A common choice in RV’s is regular carpet, which is affordable, easy to install and comfortable to walk… Continue reading Is Any Floor Material Good Enough?
Minimal Coat Rack
Simple woodworking project to add a minimal coat rack to the RV.
How to cut a curve in wood
This is how I added a curve to the top of the multi-use cabinet.
Simple Garden Bridge
THIS STRAIGHTFORWARD BRIDGE SERVES AS A FOCAL POINT IN THE LANDSCAPE. IT IS LOCATED AT THE FAR END OF THE GARDEN AND FUNCTIONS AS THE BEGINNING OF A DRY RIVER BED THAT CROSSES THE BACK YARD. The space underneath can be retrofitted later on, to accommodate a water source which can transform the dry bed… Continue reading Simple Garden Bridge