Van Life Resources Archive - People of the American Outdoors

Choosing Your Steed

Look over which vehicles can be made into a home on wheels and figure out which works best for you

Outside In: Cutting and Drilling Into Metal

Tips for prepping a van and drilling holes/cutting into metal for installing a window, vent fan, or solar panel

Insulation and Barriers

Soundproofing, waterproofing, and the best materials you can use to insulate a van

Carpentry and Cabinetry

Building a bed, cabinets, drawers, and structures like a shower closet

Electrical Installation

Go over what you need to power your appliances and how to connect it all together

Water Plumbing

How to install a sink, shower, toilet, and water or wastewater tanks

Gas Plumbing

What to do for cooking, hot water for a shower, and heating

Finishing Touches

Little things you can do to make your van feel homey

Resources for Life on the Road

Where to sleep, what to cook, and how to get internet, mail, and money while on the road

Van Build E-Book

Want more details and information on how to convert a van, bus, or trailer into a home?

I used my engineering knowledge and skills to create a self-sufficient, home-on-wheels using completely original space-efficiency techniques. I created created an ebook to pass on all the ideas, recommendations, and instructions I gathered throughout my design and build process. Take a look here.

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