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Preparing to go Travelling: Tech Planning

Over the past few months, I have been researching and looking at novel ideas that can be used to make life easier while travelling in a camper van, which I’ve been researching.

From looking at how others travel, they either seem to have two extremes when it comes to travelling with technology – either with just their phone / tablet – or a full computer system, which I think kind of defeats the object of minimalising while travelling.

For me, I do not think that I should have to forfeit what I have access to technology wise – but I also understand that my relationship needs to change with it while I am on the move. I also have to acknowledge that with certain conditions, I actually need to have certain systems in place for day-to-day life to happen.

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Van Tour | ‘Moser Makes’ Ford Transit Camper Van Conversion

This is the full tour of my Ford Transit cargo van that Moser converted into a camper/tiny home on wheels!

Things / Ideas I took away from this:

  • Like the rough layout design – Kitchen, ‘general area’, bed
  • Don’t like the kitchen taking up so much space
  • I’d prefer a ‘windowed’ bulkhead instead of doors. Seems wasted space
  • Like the cooler under the bench idea
  • Like the composting toilet idea
  • Love the sliding table, but would rather enjoy the option for additional bed
  • Door for charging is cool
  • Like the bed lighting ideas
  • Like the insert areas for the bed space
  • Unsure about the space for the cabinets above the bed

Looking for detailed videos about all aspects of the build? Find them here – https://bit.ly/3cGhhbF

Van Tour | Overlanding Ford Transit Camper

Even though I am jealous of the mod cons Mel’s Ford Transit has, it is very similar to mine in many ways, so have taken a lot from his tour (below).

This video is from Mel’s Van Life: Beautiful Camper conversion ford transit into a full-time home to live the van life. Mel’s aim is to give you campervan conversion ideas on how to convert a van into a camper and to help inspire you to build your own tiny home on wheels.

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Van Tour | Pro-Climber’s OFF-GRID HOME 🚐 | Fully WINTER PROOF With DRYING ROOM ❄️

Robbie Phillips is a professional climber and YouTuber.

When Nate saw Robbie had a new van, he knew he had to get a tour of it shot for his channel! It’s a really cool camper van, featuring a fixed double bed, a convertible extra single bed, dining area, second table desk area, hot water on demand, and even a gas heated drying room for winter climbing gear!

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Building a sliding bulkhead for the stealth off grid camper

I’ve been looking for alternative and interesting ideas for a van conversion, and I think a stealth sliding bulkhead, is exactly what I am looking for. Especially as the space in my van is more compact than many converted, I want to ensure as many great ideas are included to maximum light, storage and functionality.

I’m also concerned about security. So the fewer windows needed the better in my conversion.

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These videos are from Mel’s Van Life.

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