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Van Conversion

Camper Van Barn Door Cabinets

With a tiny camper van like the Ford Transit Connect, it’s all about creative storage solutions that maximise the available space in the van. One of the appeals for me to having barn doors (versus a hatchback) is the storage potential. I have long thought that the recesses of the rear barn doors would make …

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DIY Camper Cushions

Of all the van conversion projects I’ve completed so far, the one that’s had the most positive reception is my DIY camper cushions for my pull out camper bed! It seems that making camper cushions is a bit of a dark art – from sizing and cutting the foam to making cushion covers – so …

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My tiny camper slide out bed

Adding a bed to the Ford Transit Connect was a big exciting step forward in the camper project! A place to sleep AND to store a few things. The result is by no means perfect, but for someone who has never built a single piece of furniture in her life*, I was pretty pleased! I …

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Hiking, camping, & cooking in wild places across the UK, inspiring delicious, sustainable adventures. Mountain leader based in the Scottish Highlands! Ever in pursuit of being closer to nature.

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