Van Build
Follow along on our journey of building our Vantasy camper van. This section has step-by-step guides and helpful resources we used during our camper van conversion.
Nature’s Head Composting Toilet Installation
Step by step guide on how to install the Nature’s Head Composting Toilet and a pee funnel in a camper van.
Camper Van Shower Build
Step by step guide on how we built our convertible shower and toilet area in our camper van conversion. The shower is hidden in a cabinet, and when you want to use it, you open up the cabinet and flip up the counter. This design gives us more counter space for cooking or working and allows for a more open concept layout in the van.
Camper Van Water System
How to plan and install the water system in your camper van conversion. Step-by-step guide on how to install all the components of your camper van water system.
Sprinter Van Headliner Shelf Installation
How we built and installed our headliner shelf using a DIY Sprinter headliner shelf kit. The kit came with all the hardware and a template we used to make the shelf. It was a relatively easy project and added some much needed storage to our camper van conversion.
Camper Van Walls and Ceiling
How we installed the walls and ceiling in our camper van conversion. We used tongue and groove boards for the walls and ceiling and plywood for the lower walls hidden by cabinets.
The Electrical System in Our Van
All the different components of the electrical system in our camper van conversion. We also discuss why and how we chose our batteries, solar panels, inverter and more.
Installing Roof Rails on Our Van Conversion
How we installed the roof rails on the roof of our Sprinter van camper.
Framing Out the Camper Van
Framing out the ceiling and walls for our camper van conversion.
Installing the Floor in our Camper Van Conversion
Installing the plywood sub floor and Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring in our van camper conversion.
Insulating Our Camper Van
Installing sound deadener and insulation in our camper van conversion.
The Layout of Our Camper Van
The layout of our DIY Sprinter camper van. We discuss our must have features and how we incorporated them into our van conversion.
Choosing and Buying Our Van
How we chose our camper van. We compare the Mercedes Sprinter, RAM Promaster, and Ford Transit and discuss the different features each van has to offer and which van we ended up buying.