We are Todd and Kaitlin, we hail from Southern West Virginia, and we recently purchased a Ram Promaster 2500, Edith. The main goal is to convert it into something comfortable enough to live in while discovering what we can live without. Once we have everything all built out, we want to be able to travel …
Vanlife: Earn Extra Money While Living on the Road
A look at a number of ways to start earning income, remotely, while traveling The topic of money often comes up when discussing van life. The fact of the matter is there isn't a one-size fits all solution to earn a living while living on the road. However, there are many options to bring in …
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Van Conversion: Installing Vinyl Flooring
A guide for installing vinyl plank floors in a Ram Promaster 2500 One of the first things I notice when watching someone convert a van is that they usually start with the floor. Now, we started with installing a good, sturdy subfloor. However, it's more frugal to wait and install flooring AFTER cabinets, bathrooms, beds, …
Van Conversion: Off-grid Plumbing for the Kitchen Sink
How to install a simple system for running water to the kitchen sink in a Ram Promaster 2500 (no hook-up required) Running water is an intimidating topic. You've invested a lot of time making sure the van looks nice. What happens if there's a leak? I had a lot of the same worries, especially having …
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Vanlife Product Review and Recommendation: Propex HS2000
Pros and cons of heating a Ram Promaster 2500 van with a vented propane heater As we were nearing completion for our van build, we decided it was important to try spending the night in the van. This was late Autumn and probably in the 40's outside (Fahrenheit). I woke up several times throughout the …
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Van Conversion: Building Simple, Custom Cabinets
A first-timers guide for building and installing cabinets in a Ram Promaster 2500 While I wouldn't consider myself an expert at cabinetry, I would say I'm adept at figuring out ways to do things. I had no prior experience with wood working, and I have managed to build and install some cabinets that withstood about …
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Product Review: Costway Portable Refrigerator
Cheap AC or DC powered refrigerator for vanlife Costway Portable 12V Refrigerator This post contains affiliate links to Amazon. I have purchased this exact product and used it for a year. If this review is helpful to you, please consider purchasing through the links on my page. A chest-style refrigerator was a necessity for us. …
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Van Conversion: Framing plus Installing the Wall and Ceiling
Attaching cedar panels to our Ram Promaster 2500 ceiling and walls for that 'homey' feel This post contains affiliate links to amazon. These are links to products we own or recommend for this project. If you purchase anything from a link, we will receive a small commission. There's nothing like seeing your van come together. …
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Van Conversion: Installing Van Windows
DIY guide for installing MotionWindows in a Ram Promaster 2500 MotionWindows pre-installation This post contains affiliate links. These are links to products we own or recommend for this project. If you purchase an item from this page, we will receive a small commission. Cutting a hole into the van sounds like the last thing anyone …
Van Conversion Financial Report: Building our Bed and Dining Booth
How much did it cost to build a bed and dining area in our Ram Promaster 2500? In a previous post, I discussed the process involved in building the bed area that converts into a booth area for eating and lounging. This post will break down the cost of adding such an area to the …
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Van conversion: Tools to Build a Tiny Home on Wheels
The tools we used for converting a 2017 Ram Promaster 2500 into a camper van Building a van is intimidating. Building a van without any prior knowledge of building anything can seem impossible. Hopefully, this quick guide can help alleviate some of that initial anxiety by providing some information on tools we used while constructing …
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