Ultimate Insulation for a Van Conversion | How to Add 4 Layers to Keep You Cosy
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build There are so many ways to do your van conversion insulation but as we’re planning on living in our van full time and we will be starting our journey in the UK, we needed to ensure it was going to be nice and cosy for cold winter days. It […]
Wiring for Lights & Electricals in a Van Conversion | How to Install Cabling & Conduit
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build Wiring for lights and electricals is another key component of a van build. For one, you want to ensure it’s done correctly for ALL the safety reasons and two, you don’t want to forget to run any wires now, put up your walls and then realise when it’s too […]
DIY Van Framing – How You Can Build Strong Timber Studwork for Your Van Walls & Ceiling
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build What is van studwork? Studwork or a ‘stud wall’ is usually a timber or metal frame used to give strength to your structure’s walls and ceiling. More specifically, van studwork will offer strength to your van, offering a secure frame to build your interior from and attach it to. […]
All You Need to Know about DIY Van Window Installation for a Conversion
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build The idea of cutting the hole for a van window was one of the most daunting things for us. But, like everything, once we came to do it, we’d done enough research that we felt confident to crack on. However, we did have a couple of problems to overcome […]
How to Build, Insulate & Lay a New Plywood Van Floor
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build Like most things have done with the van build so far, the van floor took longer than expected. It is however a crucial part of life, having a floor, so, let that inner carpenter out because here’s a detailed ‘How To’ for all you keen van converters. If you’d […]
The Ultimate Guide to Installing a Thule Omnivent Roof Vent/Fan
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build We decided to install a Thule Omnivent Roof Vent and 12V electric fan in the roof of our Citroen Relay van conversion because after much research it seemed like a good idea for cooking, living, and general breathing in the van. Why Do You Need a Vent/Fan in a […]
Why Did We Choose to Fit a Master Lock Key Safe in Our Van?
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build Every home needs a key safe! But why? A key safe for a van is more for our own peace of mind than anything. Knowing that we can access our van if something happens to the keys is a great relief. Plus, there’s other reasons why it will come […]
Van Build Preparation – How to Start Your Van Conversion
| Our Citroen Relay Van Build PREPARATION IS KEY! We’ve all heard it before, but van build preparation is especially important for a DIY van conversion. This is because, like any home, your foundation will determine its overall longevity and health. In this case, our soon-to-be little home on wheels. The last thing you want […]
Why Would We Even Consider Building & Living in a Van?
| We’re building our first home, but it’s not what you expect. Follow our Van Build Journey to #vanlife On the 26th June we got the keys to our first home. But, it’s not what you think. We’ve started a van conversion! While most of our friends have the keys to a one or two-bedroom […]