A 2020 Covid-19 lockdown project.
We decided to tackle a cargo Van conversion while stuck at home. My estimate to complete the job and be ready
to go camping is 6 to 8 weeks (42 to 56 days)
Day 0: Starting out July 2020 with our new Ford Transit van
and Its puppy approved!
Just a big empty cargo van.
It is a 350 Extended body with the high roof. So basically, the biggest thing Ford
makes. It sports a V6 dual turbo EcoBost
engine that develops 300 horsepower with a 10-speed transmission. Thanks to some very fancy engineering it gets
almost 20 miles per gallon.
It looks like a pregnant mini-van
Day 2: Job one is insulation! Thanks to the puppy for providing the
insulation. Actually we are using Rockwool from Lowes. It is moisture proof, fire proof and sound proof making it a great choice for the conversion.
Mosquito netting cause the skeeters were eating us
alive! Progress impeding pest thwarted!
July 4th celebrations include cutting floorboards.
Sun screen yet another required addition to reduce the heat generated by this massive solar collector called a wind screen. Bonus benefit it give us a bit of privacy when necessary.
Floorboard test fit. Guess this is like the subfloor in a house. These boards will act as anchors for cabinets, flooring, and mounting equipment. Installing half inch ply to save weight and it should be sufficient to support the build.
Test fitting becomes a way of life. Everything is built to plan and then fitted, trimmed, and fitted again until it slips into place. Luckily the subfloor past on the first fitting.
More to come!
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