Today’s Snapshot
Installation of the insulated floor is almost done. Today I worked on the stainless steel fasteners. In the coming weeks I’ll be posting all the details and videos. You can find the project at Mod: Insulated Floor.
Insulate Your RV Floor – Part One
Tie Downs & Wheel Wells Laying the floor of a conversion van, creates a level foundation to build the interior onto and offers the opportunity to add insulation, which is a vital part of any conversion. In preparation for the main part of this project, we’ll take out the tie-downs to save some weight and…
For All Intents And Purposes
During the cargo van conversion, I take time out for short trips with the van, sometimes to try out the latest modifications, sometimes just for the fun of it. In preparation for this road trip, I needed and installed the floor insulation and the subfloor itself, the cabin curtain and a small, temporary inverter connected…
Backup Sensor Review
What do you gain by using a backup device and do you need a visual clue on a display screen and an audible signal to make parking or driving safer? These are some of the questions you’re faced with when buying a new car or van. Just four wheels, a comfy seat and a custom…
Ford Transit CCP
The Ford Transit, like many of its competitors, is equipped with a Customer Connection Point (CCP) that enables the upfitter to access the surplus electrical power produced by the engine’s alternator. A direct connection between alternator and the house battery bank of a RV has always been the acceptable way of charging the batteries. But…
Van Conversion Projects
I recently finished the first two (small) projects on the long road of a complete van conversion. At the same time I’m working on several new modifications. Replacing a 12V outlet in the dashboard with a Dual USB socket was a quick job, soon followed by the installation of a Backup Parking Sensor inside the…
Samlex SAM-450-12 Modified Sine Wave Inverter
After the decision to buy the Samlex 450w inverter, it was a matter of ordering on-line. I received the SAM-450-12 Modified Sine Wave Inverter this morning and by all means, it’s a fairly small and lightweight device, but that’s to be expected when we’re dealing with these small loads. No remote start is included, but…
How A Simple Inverter Saved My Day!
I’m just at the beginning of the conversion of my cargo van and the decision about the final design of the electrical system is still a long way off. I had to rethink the design again, as I’m preparing for my first multi-day trip with the van. The Electrical System I have long envisioned a…
Pre-Mod: Rear Parking Sensor Strip
In advance of the Live Broadcast, I have been preparing the installation of a parking sensor strip in the rear bumper of my Ford Transit conversion van. To prepare, I have already surveyed the parts of the van that I will be working on, to analyze what tools and materials I need. The sensor package…
When A Bathroom Makes Sense Or Not!
One of the premises of this van conversion is to build an affordable, yet comfortable RV/Camper. Including a full bathroom, would go a long way to achieve that. Exploring the issues around showers and toilets soon reveal many of the limitations that come with a smaller sized Cargo Van. The Ford Transit, Ram ProMaster and…
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