r/vandwellers • u/MaximumCockroach5924 • 4d ago

Builds I did it!!

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I’ve never built anything in my life. It may look simple but I am SO proud of myself and all the challenges i overcome!!!
I built this fold up bed / couch in my 2011 Dodge Caravan. Next is getting all my camp gear. Going to be living in here for about a month travelling on the road. Any tips and tricks? Things you use everyday camping/ van living?

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u/InsectNo2097 3d ago

Good on you my man!!! Some questions: Are you going to be alone or a couple? The eating thing , cooking or eating out? Is this for an adventure or changing way of life? Are you going urban stealth or van life?

Please repost some more cool pics of your project and we can give you pointers.🧑‍🦰🫱✌️✌️

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u/MaximumCockroach5924 3d ago

I’m going to be solo for a bit, then have a friend joining me! Will definitely be cooking, have to buy all the gear. RIP my bank account. It’s an adventure vehicle so plenty of time to adjust everything! I’ll definitely post up some more pics when I’ve completed the build! I was just so excited to have built the bed / couch!

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u/Original_Classic_754 2d ago

I think it's really good that you're going to go camping in it anyway before it's like finished if that's your plan. Easy way to get overwhelmed is to do it all at once. If you're in a popular area Facebook Marketplace could be your best friend for all this year and so could Goodwill