In this chapter we highlight numerous diy kitchen layout options for any type of camper van.
Camper van roof lining ideas.
A spacious vw style conversion in wood.
After reading multiple blogs and info sites about sprinter and van conversions we decided to use metallic bubble wrap fiberglass insulation and a plastic vapor barrier.
It was easier than you might think to add a camper top.
Hopefully these will give you some good ideas also.
Tongue and groove planks.
Okay so now you have a few things to think about let s go into van conversion walls a little deeper.
The van in this episode.
The first step was of course to insulate the walls the floor and the ceiling of the van to keep the warmth in.
An empty cargo van provides the best blank canvas.
Carpets panel trims headlinings etc the trim fix high temperature.
Learn how to prepare the inside your van ready to professionally apply 4 way stretch carpet to your camper and what products to use.
Below you will find many example and ideas from other camper van and motor homes.
The size of your specific van will play a big role in the layout of your kitchen so you ll need to plan accordingly.
Your van kitchen will ideally need space for a stove and or oven sink fridge and storage for cooking accessories and utensils.
Plywood finished hardboard sheets.
Because cold air sinks hot air gathers at the ceiling of the camper.
So the roof is an ideal location for installing vents to help expel air.
Trim fix high temp adhesive 500ml van lining glue 12 pack 12 x cans of trim fix high temp adhesive 500ml van lining glue ideal for use in vehicle trimming applications e g.
Again since the ceiling is not perfectly flat we used 3 sections of 1 x 2 to follow the arc.
A fairly standard ford service truck van that used to belong to sears.
There are many options to choose from when planning what materials to use for your van conversion or camper.
Example camper van interiors a vw t4 with a stylish black interior.
This is the same idea as for the walls we install those ribs so that we can nail the cedar panels right in there.
In fact in a good hard weekend s work the average handyman could go from truck to rv shell.
19 tips ideas for campervan van conversions and renovations inspiring campervan camping van conversions and renovations.
Place intake vents to bring fresh air in lower down on the camper van walls creating a good flow of air giving the natural process a helping hand.
Including but not limited to.
Camper van and conversion van wall materials.
For the ceiling we added 1 x 2 pine studs to the existing ribs in the ceiling in the van.
