Bert is a van conversion built by Ermenegildo and Lou in Quebec, Canada. It took them about six months to create their dream rig, complete with a convertible home office, functional van kitchen, and nifty bathroom with a zip-up door.
They made the rig perfect for their lifestyle, installing a unique heating system with hoses that direct the heat where they need it – including the shower. But for them, the best part of van life is the community and being part of the nomadic movement.
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Adventure Couple’s DIY Van Conversion Named Bert
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Beech Wood Cabinets Create a Light Interior
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Clever Bag Storage Across the Back Doors
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Recessed Induction Cooktop in Flip-Up Counter
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Design Details
- Name: Bert
- Builders: Ermenegildo and Lou (DIY)
- Build Time: 6 months
- Location Built: Quebec, Canada
- Kitchen: U-shaped with deep bar sink, retractable faucet (doubles as outdoor shower), recessed induction cooktop in pop-up counter
- Bathroom: Waterproof zip-around curtain shower stall
- Office: Fold-up desk with comprehensive audio system
- Heating: Directed heating system with hoses that route heat to specific areas including shower
- Interior: Beech wood cabinets creating light, airy feel
- Storage: Bag storage across back doors, multiple built-in solutions
- Lifestyle: Full-time van life, nomadic community
Lessons from This Canadian Van Conversion
Ermenegildo and Lou’s Bert offers insights for DIY van builders:
- Directed heating systems customize comfort – Hoses route heat exactly where needed, including to the shower
- Retractable faucets serve dual purposes – The sink faucet becomes an outdoor shower
- Waterproof zip curtains create flexible bathrooms – No permanent walls needed for shower privacy
- Pop-up counters hide appliances when not in use – Induction cooktops don’t need to take up counter space
- Beech wood creates a light, airy interior – Material choice significantly impacts the feel of small spaces
- Door-mounted storage uses otherwise wasted space – Bags on back doors keep items accessible
- Fold-up desks enable remote work – Dedicated office space doesn’t require permanent floor space
- Six months is achievable for a complete DIY build – Dedicated effort produces professional results
- Community is the best part of van life – The nomadic movement offers connection and belonging
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