A closer look at the van, the living space and the work beneath it all.
51 photographs
Walter, after the conversion and repaint.
The blue Econoline before the repaint, photographed in 2018.
A full-size bed at the back. A compact kitchen along the side.
A countertop sink above the custom kitchen cabinet.
The Dometic cooler pulls out from beneath the counter.
Large drawers bring under-bed storage out into the aisle.
A water container tucked beneath the sink.
The electrical controls and equipment beneath the bed.
Michael’s hand-drawn electrical diagram, photographed in 2020. Michael confirms this notebook describes the finished DC wiring. Cable specifications and AC details require separate verification.
The finished seating beside the kitchen and window coverings.
Warm ceiling lighting above the bed and window coverings.
Blue lighting in the under-bed garage.
March 2018: localized RattleTrap patches on the exposed steel floor.
April 2018: R-Tech board and shaped foil-faced floor pieces during the work.
April 2018: pale deck panels fitted around the wheel wells.
April 2018: wood-pattern planks partway across the deck.
May 2018: the roof opening, perimeter treatment and protected interior below.
May 2018: timber spans and clamps used during the roof work.
May 2018: blocks and tape visible around the opening before flange placement.
May 2018: the receiving flange and perimeter bead before the fan is seated.
Walter’s side awning. Plate replaced with MKGAWNDR and house number removed for privacy.Privacy-edited photograph; original retained privately.
April 2021: exposed under-bed frame and drawer runners.
April 2021: a close view of one under-drawer runner assembly.
April 2021: the clear drawer bays before the boxes are fitted.
April 2021: two unfinished plywood drawers installed below the bed.
April 2021: an unfinished under-bed drawer at extension.
July 2025: rear access beneath the bed, with drawer backs and pale slats visible.
July 2025: the kitchen’s upper drawer open for utensils and cutlery.
July 2025: the top-loading cooler on its extended tray, with its lid closed.
September 24, 2017: carpet, molded side trim and mesh partition before strip-out.
Later on September 24, 2017: carpet removed and ribbed steel exposed.
September 24, 2017: removed side lining exposes stamped steel and the wheelwell.
January 2018: localized branded damping patches on the exposed roof.
January 2018: measuring tools and loose panels during an early layout study.
May 6, 2018: foil-faced rigid panel fitted between roof members.
May 23, 2018: white grooved ceiling lining with unfinished wall edges still exposed.
October 2018: timber rails, local spacers and exposed wall materials.
November 2018: rails and spacers around the lower wall and covered wheelwell.
November 18, 2018: a wood-grain wall panel with window openings and edge notches.
November 18, 2018: white-faced wall panel trial-fitted around side windows.
Workshop image named July 17, 2019: gray body surface with paper and tape masking. Filename date only.
July 18, 2019: green body surfaces, removed side glass and masked wheel during the exterior work.
July 2020: loose slotted extrusion stock; its final assembly assignment is unverified.
August 2020: plate held in a wooden drill-press fixture; its final function is unverified.
September 2020: loose drilled plates and bent brackets. Not every piece is proven to be part of the final roof.
September 19, 2020: exposed slotted rail end, end hardware and upper plate with bolt heads.
September 19, 2020: rail hardware, panel backs, nearby cables and a support toward the gutter.
September 19, 2020: two solar modules within the roof rack; internal electrical grouping remains unresolved.
July 25, 2020: blue tape labels the bed, kitchen, seat and leg positions.
July 2025: finished slatted ceiling and warm perimeter lights above the seating and worktop.
July 2025: close view of the open water compartment, container and fittings.
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