Steve and Audra had camped in tents for years when Steve brought up the idea of converting a van. It took a bit for Audra to warm up to it, but eventually, they bought a high-roof Ford Transit and started a 2-plus-year journey to complete the inside.
They wanted to convert the van on a budget and used a lot of reclaimed materials — like the discarded decking that became their ceiling — in order to keep costs down. What’s your favorite part of their conversion?
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Reclaimed Materials and DIY Ingenuity: Couple’s High Roof Ford Transit Van Conversion Journey
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Steve and Audra opted for extended kitchen cabinets, which is not commonly seen in most van conversions. This design choice allowed them to have more storage space and a larger countertop area, making meal prep and cooking more comfortable and efficient while on the road.
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Notice the cat cutout where the litter box hides!
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VIDEO: Self Converted 2019 Ford Transit High Roof
Highlights
- Steve and Audra transitioned from tent camping to converting a high-roof Ford Transit van into a cozy living space.
- The van conversion project spanned over two years and emphasized budget-friendly techniques.
- Reclaimed materials, like discarded decking for the ceiling, were used to keep costs low.
- Unique design choices included extended kitchen cabinets, offering increased storage and a larger countertop.
- A creative cat cutout in the van conceals the litter box, showcasing their attention to detail.
- The couple’s journey reflects a blend of DIY ingenuity and sustainable living.
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For such a small van — there is much that I like — such as the very deep cabinets for storage, the very cool ceiling, really nice decor in such a limited space tho I didn’t wasn’t able to see more. Love the cat door — wonderful. Good job for these folks who had a limited budget!!
You two made my inbox today from tiny home newsletter! Great van build!