Dominik

After having tried magnetic child locks we finally settled for pull latches for all our drawer and door locking needs. We think these are great for a couple of reasons.

Cooking with an induction cooktup in a camper van is great. Heating up is quick, temperature regulation is instant and cleaning is easy as spilled liquids do not burn. When…

For our 230V needs we use a 2000W pure sine wave inverter that doubles as a 20A charger. The inverter has enough power for all of our 230V devices, like…

Our solar setup consists of the following items: The size and amount of the solar panels was chosen to leave enough room for two roof windows. One 40x40cm window in…

We spent a lot of time thinking about the security of our van. It is important for us to feel safe both inside the vehicle and when we are enjoying the…

The idea behind our shower is simple. What is the minimal amount of space that you need in order to comfortably get clean in a van? There are many different…

Before building our van, we planned the layout in Sketchup Make. This was a very important step for us, as we wanted to have a full size lengthwise bed and…

We use standard size boxes (called Euro Boxes) with a side door for easy access when the boxes are stacked. This is both practical and weight saving, as you only…

Building your own 12V Lithium battery can save you a couple of thousand € when compared to ready-to-buy Lithium batteries. However, it can be a daunting task if you have…

Choosing the right van is a crucial step when planning to build your own mobile home. This post will give you an overview of what's available in the EU market.

We use a top loading fridge that uses a 12V compressor. The top loading helps on keeping the cold air inside the fridge when it is opened. The 12V compressor…

For the drawers and the fridge we use full extension slides that are soft closing and self closing. We think these slides are ideal for moving vehicles since the self retracting…

This 1.5mm thick stainless steel shower tub is built according to your dimensions, which mean it will take a while. You can specify the number and position of the drainage…

For the garage slideout, we use heavy duty full extension slides. These slides are meant for heavy loads and unlike the [drawer and fridge slides] they do not have a…

This space saving 90 litre water tank fits above the right wheel well of any Fiat Ducato, Citroen Jumper, Peugeot Boxer or Ram Promaster built after 2006. Not sure if…

Planning is an important step when converting a van to a livable home. Many people skimp on this. It's easier than you might think and the benefits are real. You don't…

This is Gordito, our self converted campervan. The van build took us about ten months of hard work on the weekends and after work. We did not have prior building…