We wanted to be able to quickly air up bike tires and occasionally also the van’s tires. We installed an air compressor and tank. Continue reading “Air compressor and tank install”
Air compressor and tank install
Sliding door half-way stop
We ordered the factory door stop for opening the sliding door half way. It intrudes above the door frame in a place we want to run lighting. We bought a replacement that is elegant in its simplicity.
Cell phone signal booster
When we travel, we’re often in marginal cell reception areas. We’re not looking for 100% coverage every time we park up, but especially when we’re driving it’s nice to know we have a way to communicate in an emergency. That’s why we bought a cell phone booster kit.
Cutting down the cruise control stalk
I thought it was just my big clumsy hands, but both of us manage to activate cruise control when reaching for the turn signal. Cutting 3/4″ off the end made all the difference.
Quick change cabinets
Our cabinets can be bolted in and out of the van as we need them. The plan is to keep them in place most of the time, but it’s great to be able to reconfigure the van as we need it. Continue reading “Quick change cabinets”
Adding a sliding door grab handle
It’s a big step up in to the van. The one place you’d want a grab handle in the sliding door area is covered with flimsy plastic, so it took some extra work to add something strong. Continue reading “Adding a sliding door grab handle”
Adding internet access
We wanted a solution that would let us access wifi hotspots while we travel. For under $200 we got a powerful wifi network that can connect to hotspots far, far away. Continue reading “Adding internet access”
Switch and outlet plates – it’s the little things…
We wanted to recess the outlets in the van so we didn’t catch things on them, and also because it creates an interesting look. A side benefit that we found out later is that the plates we used make it much easier to access the wiring without removing wall panels. Continue reading “Switch and outlet plates – it’s the little things…”
Finding space for a bed in a bike hauling van
With four bikes in the back of the van, and living space up front, there’s not much room for a bed. The only option is to mount it above the bikes using removable panels. Continue reading “Finding space for a bed in a bike hauling van”
Seat swivels to make the cab space useful when camping
We bought swivel plates so we can turn the driver and passenger seat around to face backwards. That way, when we’re camped out, the whole cab area becomes part of the living space. Continue reading “Seat swivels to make the cab space useful when camping”