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Ford Transit High roof with Van Compass Lift

You’re Crazy Lifting a Ford Transit High Roof!

We hear a lot of people ask us why we would lift our van. I think it handles better now than ever and it might even look better. Van Compass to the rescue!

April 18, 2021

Amazing upper cabinets for a Ford Transit camper conversion

How do you get square cabinets to fit in this van? Sometimes you have to call on some friends! Lost Hiway Customs.

February 19, 2021

Installing a Flatline Van Co roof rack and Fiamma Awnings on a Ford Transit

We want to find a roof rack that will not kill your gas mileage and still give you a great way to mount your awning, solar panels and possible deck?

August 30, 2020

We Have the Van. Now What? – A Wife’s Perspective

My wife was not too excited about the whole van conversion idea. But with a little work, I think I am winning her over.

July 27, 2020

Our Van Gallery

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The Beginning

Empty Van right after purchase.

Preparing the floor

Getting the floor just right.

Cabinet Install

Just about finished with the upper cabinets installed.

Making sure the cut is correct

Cutting the first whole in your van creates a little anxiety but the Fan is worth it.

Need some entertainment

Installed the Sony Android Auto system

MaxxFan Installation

Making a template to make sure we have proper fit.

First Trip to the River

Thought we better drive this van for some distance to see if we like how it drives.

Yay! They fit.

They are inflatable but it was nice to know we can just throw them inside if we decide to go to another area.

Lake Havasu

Plenty of Rocks but some great mountain biking back in those hills.

Thinsulate

Thinsulate for the win. Really makes a difference in the inside temperature.

Its starting to get real

Once you get a few items inside you realize the true size of this van.

Great Website for your vans layout

I found this site before I purchased a van to start my layout of what I wanted and how much room I would need.

Finishing Touches

Just adding that little bit to make is ours. And who does not love wine?

It's about the bikes right now.

Testing and trial and error will be your best friend when building your van.

Sara Park - AZ

Check out this blog about Mountain biking in Sara Park

Ceiling Install

Getting the shiplap to fit just right.

Flatline Vanco Low Pro

New roof rack and awning installed.

Bed frame and storage

Our raised bed gives us a nice garage area.

Couch and Lagun table

Dining area is ready

Fiamma Awning Installed

Flatline Vanco roof rack installed and new awning.

Mapping Our Travels

This great little cork board works perfectly.

Adding to the overall look

Black Rhinos and BFG KO2 make a world of difference.

Meeting New People

Van Meet-ups are the best and a great way to make friends

Van Haulen is Changing!

New tires and suspension and its a whole new vehicle

One year with our Van

This is the progress video from the day we got the van to our one year anniversary. We still have a way to go and we have a few blogs to post to keep up but here is the project so far.