Buying the van is great!! But it came empty with zero set up! A long learning curve started and believe me there is soooo much to learn to set up a van properly.
Insulation, roof space, electrical, general design, choice of materials, battery banks, weight distribution, cooking system, there is a lot to consider.

First of all, it is a good idea to start with money. How much can you spend in your system? If money is not an issue then no worries but if you are tight on budget then there are other things to consider. Where will you get your materials? There are actually places that sell second hand, recycled or even construction site material that would end up at the tip.

Buying the van is great!! But it came empty with zero set up! A long learning curve started and believe me there is soooo much to learn to set up a van properly.
Insulation, roof space, electrical, general design, choice of materials, battery banks, weight distribution, cooking system, there is a lot to consider.

When we started designing, we were tight on money and did not get the best material quality for the build but you gotta do with what you have.
Another very important question you will need to ask yourself is where will you get tools to do your build? Because you need a lot of tools for different jobs!!!

During this experience Youtube was my greatest ally, but experience is what really counts at the end of the day.
Building campervans can be nerve breaking and really stop you from sleeping at night, believe me I already went through this.  But after 2 years, travelling, working and improving the van I am now confident about what I am doing and take pleasure working on the van.

As new van owners we all need guidance, and this is why I offer design advice, maintenance, improvement and build of your van to help you reach your journey. If you would like to finish your build, get your electrical sorted, get advice or anything else related to vanlife I will gladly assist you in this journey.