March 31, 2020
Installing a Webasto Gasoline Heater in a Camper Van
Background In my first two builds (Miles v1 an Miles v2) I used a Propex…
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October 27, 2019
Recommended Tools for Converting a Camper Van
Now that I've converted three Promaster vans into tiny homes on wheels I'd like to…
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September 29, 2019
Camper Van Electrical System with Lithium Batteries
This post details the electrical system in my latest camper van - Miles Van Camper…
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July 14, 2019
Air Conditioning in a Camper Van
I get a lot of questions about running an air conditioner in a van. I'll…
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May 24, 2019
Great Things for Vanlife. Stuff That’s Worth the Space It Takes Up!
One of the more popular, and presumably useful posts on this blog is the list…
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March 26, 2019
Installing A Propane Tank Underneath a Promaster Van with Remote Fill Kit
Note: this post references the propane system in my second build. There is a list…
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March 12, 2019
Curves: Walls and Ceilings in a Van Where Nothing is Straight
One of the questions I get asked the most about my DIY Promaster camper van…
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February 24, 2019
Using a Marine Isotemp 20L Water Heater in Camper Van Conversion
This post details using an marine-style water heater in a camper van conversion. These are…
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February 12, 2019
Swing Away Bike Rack for Promaster Van – Yakima Backswing
On my first build, I used a standard hitch-mounted "cargo carrier". It turned out to…
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November 29, 2018
Swapping Out A Promaster Passenger Bench Seat For A Standard Swivel Seat
So ya bought a Promaster van and the dealer thought it was a good idea…
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May 29, 2018
Camper Van Conversion Electrical System and Diagram
Note, this post covers the basics of the electrical system in the first two camper…
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May 27, 2018
Building a Tiny Shower: A Camper Van Wet Bath
One of my favorite features of my Promaster conversion camper (Miles Van Camper) is the…
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May 24, 2018
Camper Van Plumbing and Grey Water Tank
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May 13, 2018
Using IKEA Cabinets in a Custom Van Camper Build
I decided early into my planning that I was going to use IKEA cabinets in…
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May 10, 2018
Recommended Products for a DIY Camper Van – What I Used
As anyone who's build a DIY camper van can attest, getting the best parts for…
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November 30, 2017
Why I Picked the Promaster for my Camper Van Conversion
I'm often asked why I chose the RAM Promaster over the Ford Transit or the…
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