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Ford Transit and Sprinter Van Space-Saving Storage Solutions for Your Van Conversion

One of the most valuable storage solutions for van conversions is overhead shelving. These systems utilize the often-overlooked space above your head, providing easy access to frequently used items while keeping them out of the way.

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Dialing in Van Bike Storage for Your Ultimate Adventure Camper Van

Transform Your Adventure Van into a Cycling Haven with a Flexible Van Bicycle Storage Solution Fellow van life adventure seekers, let me tell you about one of the best modifications I’ve made to our camper van. As specialists in adventure...

Build Guide

June 1, 2024
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Dometic CFX 35 Camper Van Cooler: Three Year Review

The Dometic CFX series of electric coolers are some of the most popular options for van owners, offering impressively low power consumption, freezing capabilities, and can function on both AC and DC power. After just under three years of nearly everyday...

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March 1, 2024
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Awning Options for a Sprinter, Transit or Promaster Van.

Van Awnings. Bridging the outdoors to the indoors. With limited interior space, creating a comfortable outdoor space is essential. When the humidity rises to 110%, or you’re boondocking in the Arizona heat, there’s no worse place to be than...

November 16, 2023
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The Best Headliner Shelf for Your Ford Transit Van Conversion

A headliner shelf is the best bang for buck, functional storage addition you can make to an otherwise wasted void overhead the front and passenger seats. Every Ford Transit should have one, regardless of whether you're going the sweat equity route of a...

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November 15, 2020
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Choosing the Best Roof Fan for your Sprinter, Transit, or Promaster Van

We’ve scoured through various roof fan options to serve as a guiding light for your van conversion. The roof fan. While it is perhaps the least sexy part of your future campervan, it is necessary for the health, comfort,...

Sprinter Van Upgrades: Four Years of Maximizing Utility and Comfort

After four years of dabbling in the van lifestyle, I'm feeling like we've finally optimized the space after ridding the non-essentials, and acquiring a few key items. Here's a list of personally vetted van upgrades that are low investment, but of high...