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How to Build a Campervan

intermediate

How to Build a Campervan

with emiliewalker

4. Intermediate

From choosing the vehicle to finishing touches, what are the steps to build a campervan? Come learn some skills and new vocab!

CAMPERVAN

A large motor vehicle with living accommodation.

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Have you ever taken a trip in a campervan?

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Would you like to try traveling in a campervan?

1: BUDGET

Van: $2,000-80,000 (new 4x4 Sprinter) Conversion: $2,000-$20,000 (electrical system)

2. VAN

Brand (Sprinter, Promaster, Transit, VW Crafter) Mileage/Kilometers Rust The size of the van Condition of the engine, brakes, and body of the vehicle

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What would be some of your key considerations for layout?

3. LAYOUT

Will you work in your van? How many people will sleep in it? Do you want a bathroom and shower? What are your storage space needs?

STEALTH VAN CAMPING

Stealth: a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection

4. ORDER MATERIALS

5. STRIP VAN & INITIAL CUTS

Remove anything you don't want Windows Ventilation Skylight

6. INSULATE THE VAN

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We're halfway now... any questions?

7. BUILD THE FRAME & FURNITURE

The Bed The Countertops and Kitchen The Bathroom The Living Room

8. FLOORS & WALLS

Can do before framing if materials aren't expensive

9. SOLAR & ELECTRICITY

Cost depends on solar and batteries. More solar, increased off-grid capacities.

10. PLUMBING & WATER SYSTEM

Will you be showering in the van? Will you want to take your van off-grid? How many people will be living in the van?

OFF-GRID CAMPING

Also known as dispersed camping, dry camping, boondocking, off the grid camping are other names for camping without hookups including electric, water or sewage.

11. GAS (OPTIONAL)

One of the most popular methods is to install a refillable gas canister

12. DECORATIONS & FINAL TOUCHES

Adding a beautiful tile backsplash to the kitchen Adding artwork into the van Using colorful fabrics and upholstery in the van Decorating the cab

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Have you ever built something?

DIY

Do It Yourself

CONS

-Conversion time -Lack of skills -Place to work on the van -Stigma -Showering -No Privacy -Always on the move -Lack of storage

PROS

-Minimalism -Saving Money -New Skills -Customised

IT'S WORTH IT

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Full Video Duration: 35 minutes
Aired: over 2 years ago

CAMPERVAN

1: BUDGET

2. VAN

3. LAYOUT

STEALTH VAN CAMPING

4. ORDER MATERIALS

5. STRIP VAN & INITIAL CUTS

6. INSULATE THE VAN

7. BUILD THE FRAME & FURNITURE

8. FLOORS & WALLS

9. SOLAR & ELECTRICITY

10. PLUMBING & WATER SYSTEM

OFF-GRID CAMPING

11. GAS (OPTIONAL)

12. DECORATIONS & FINAL TOUCHES

DIY

CONS

PROS

IT'S WORTH IT

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