GMC Savana DIY Van Conversion Update 6: An Almost Finished Van
The biggest update yet! In just two weeks, our GMC Savana conversion really became liveable with a proper ceiling, cupboards, under bed storage, seating, solar panel system and more.
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GMC Savana DIY Van Conversion Update 5: Starting Anew
Finally, it is time to start our real DIY van conversion! In this update, we add insulation, three layers of flooring (cork, plywood and vinyl), a welded bed and walls – all in 12 days and temperatures sometimes in the minus features.
GMC Savana DIY Conversion Update 4: Moving Across Canada
Our experience driving 7000km across Canada in early winter and the trials and tribulations of legally transferring a GMC Savana van from British Columbia to New Brunswick
GMC Savana Van DIY Conversion Update 3: Adding Insulation
The day this post goes live, we will be officially on the road indefinitely! Here are the latest upgrades in our GMC Savana conversion before we drive across Canada
GMC Savana DIY Conversion Update 2: Building a Bed
An update of our DIY GMC Savana conversion, including construction of a temporary bed and the sale of our previous van conversion
Our New Van: GMC Savana Van Conversion
We bought a new van! We are SO excited to start our GMC Savana conversion and all the new adventures that it will bring us. Heres’s all the info about our new van conversion purchase and future plans
How We Travelled 30,000km in Canada for $45 a Day
The total cost and breakdown of our five month long road trip around British Columbia, Yukon, NWT and Alaska. It is possible to explore Canada on a budget – let us explain how
Chevrolet Astro Van Conversion (Our DIY Camper): Update 5
An update on our Astro Van conversion after a five month trip around Western Canada and Alaska
3 Honest Reasons Why #Vanlife Isn’t Always Fun
Time to be upfront about the less fun side of long term travel and vanlife in a small campervan from our experience of two months on the road
Three Big Reasons Why We Love #Vanlife
Two months into our huge Western Canada road trip and vanlife is proving to be pretty awesome so far! Here are the biggest three reasons why.
How I Found Extra Space in Our DIY Astro Van Conversion
A quick guide to how I created extra space, more storage and provided access to our gear in our small DIY Astro Van conversion
Chevrolet Astro Van Conversion (our homemade camper): Update 4
The fourth update to our Astro Van Camper Conversion series. We have built a cabinet in between the front seats and the bed, to provide essential storage space when travelling.
Chevrolet Astro Van Conversion (our homemade camper): Update 3
Curtains are out, and foil insulation is in! An update on our home converted campervan.
Plymouth Grand Voyager and Mazda 4×4 Van Conversions
Take a look inside two DIY van conversions built by friends in Canada – the first being a Plymouth Grand Voyager and second a Mazda 4X4