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Transit Custom Conversion: DIY Window Installation

This is the first in a series of posts that detail the conversion of our Ford Transit Custom panel van (a hugely exciting upgrade from our beloved Transit Connect!). This post contains some affiliate links – if you purchase anything after clicking those links, we might get a kickback which will help us pay for …

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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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Green Travel: A Guide to Sustainable Campervanning in the UK

If you love the outdoors then chances are that you’ve considered exploring the country by campervan (and if you haven’t, you should!). Campervanning is true freedom of travel, a great way to escape the stressful city life and connect with the environment. But as we enjoy life, it is essential to be considerate of the …

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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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Ford Transit Connect Camper Conversion

This post documents my Ford Transit Connect camper conversion journey. I started the project in September 2020 when I sold my small hatchback car and bought a 2012 Ford Transit Connect long wheel base high roof panel van with 55,000 miles and a lot of potential. I had no DIY skills before starting this, but …

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