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This Man Converted a Plain Looking Volkswagen Work Van Into a Stylish and Functional Home on Wheels.

I’m excited to share with you this man’s unique conversion of a 2003 Volkswagen LT 28 into a family camper van.

After spending two weeks finalizing the design, it took him less than a month to finish the project.

He used a serious amount of insulation in this build, making this a true all-season RV.

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One problem with turning a van into a full-time living space is maintaining sufficient air flow and ventilation. To fix this issue, he added a skylight roof vent with a black-out curtain. It’s a good idea too as there’s a permanent propane cook top in the kitchen area.

I wouldn’t want to cook anything on that unless I had a lot of air flow.

With running water, 220 V electric (the builder lives in the Netherlands) and plenty of sleeping space, you could definitely stay comfortable for a while in this van.

Take the tour below and watch the video of the amazing transformation.

Converting van into mobile home

Foil-faced fiberglass insulation has a much higher R rating than rigid foam.

Adding insulation the van's walls

Installing the flooring

Kitchen area with running water and a propane cook top.

Converting Volkswagen van into mobile home

Removing the table makes room for the bed.

Demonstrating how to set up the bed

After the bed is put together

Attach a tent to the side of the van and you’ve got some nice digs for the family.

Tent hooked up to the camper van

Watch how he took a stock Volkswagen cargo van and turned it into a family camper.

httpv://youtu.be/B053Apo-pV4

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