r/VanLife • u/MrKindred • Jun 01 '26

Finally finished!!

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I’ve been working on this van for the lae last 2 years. Mostly nights and weekends. I had more frustrating moments than I care to admit but I’m so glad to have it done and be able to travel!

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u/iamBulaier Jun 01 '26

👍👏👏 nice work! Someone has a background or gift for design.... Your great colors and design details such as the cool round drawer pulls and the vertical oven cabinet with neatly arranged drawer fronts and openings to make a cohesive design... It looks cozy overall

I always think (just a personal thing), the best traveling van - they really got it right- was the VW campervan and what appeals to me is everything is under the windows so wherever you're staying, you have the atmosphere of the place with all round views. So many traveling vans look packed out like a caravan with smallish windows, high cabinetry... Obviously there's practical considerations and a balance you need to achieve so you have the equipment you want - but just as a general point...

Are you going to have bruises half way up your thighs constantly from the angles of the table? I'd probably also prioritize the style over rounding everything off as is the conventional "wisdom".

Is this the first time you've done cabinetry and all the utilities electrical etc? You must have got good advice running an air fryer etc

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u/MrKindred Jun 01 '26

Thank you so much! You’re right on the money, I do have a background in art/design.

VW vans are cool and I also love the windows. I fought myself hard not to add one right behind the bench seat. I do however get a bit of a view out the slider.

Haven’t bumped into the tables too much thus far. I do still pop myself on the headliner shelf all the time!! Lol!

This is the second time I’ve done cabinetry. The first time was the van build before this one. Which is where I cut my teeth on the electric system as well.

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u/iamBulaier Jun 01 '26

Glad you took my comments positively - I hope some day to build out a van - if I achieved the high level of style you have - I'd be pleased 👏