

The van conversion is intended to create a “tiny home” feeling in the van, which is something that I don’t believe many van conversions I’ve taken a look at actually accomplish, due to their crowded feeling. Some would call it “cowboy” style, but it creates a reasonably wood-covered attractive space with plenty of storage and the needed facilities, with a minimum of hassle and expense. This conversion is more complex than just throwing a suitcase, mattress and a coffee cup in the back of a van, and calling it a home, but not nearly as elaborate as many of the tightly engineered and high tech van conversions which have heaters, running hot water, induction stoves, & indoor showers that can take many months to complete. This blog will tell the story of my purchase of a cargo van (a Ford Transit 350 medium roof, 148-inch long wheelbase van) and subsequent process of doing a rather simple van conversion ( as opposed to high-tech and elaborate) to make the van suitable for use as a road-tripping camper.
