I kept one of the 3-passenger seats that came with my passenger van so that I could carry extra passengers in the second row. Unfortunately, I had to remove the galley cabinet whenever I wanted to install the seat. I knew my ideal setup would be to have a two-passenger seat that I could install…
There was no question as to whether I needed heater or not; not only does winter come at anytime of year in Alaska, but I planned on using my van extensively in the cold months. I went back and forth deciding between the Espar and Webasto and the multitude of knock-offs that are out there….
I constructed enclosed storage in the cargo area based on a design inspired by another blogger (Thanks Pete!). I liked the idea of a larger storage area on one side of the van and a narrow one on the other. There needed to be enough space between the boxes to park at least two bikes…
Flooring Selection Based on my experiences with prior vans and campers, I’m tough on floors. Camping, fishing, skiing, boating, biking, dogs, and all the other various activities and associated gear take a toll on the van floor. Based on that experience I looked for something that is waterproof and durable yet easily cleaned. I considered…