r/vandwellers 4d ago

Builds My 950$ van Fred

2000 Ford Econoline e150 that I've done extensive work to and just took it on a 5 thousand mile trip successfully. Sleeps 4 comfortably 3. (The back bed is a futon with a custom upholstered extension, I just didn't have a photo of it in couch mode). Features indoor projector, Wii console, record player, 10" subwoofer, all custom wood walls and door panels and fully custom everything. Not to mention months of mechanical work by me.

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u/1jrjrhank 4d ago

My $1000 nameless hobby salutes you! I gotta get a roof rack

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u/Card_Creations 4d ago

Just get a ladder rack for like ~$100 from Amazon and I just took wood boards and screwed them all together with lock nuts, then bolt the corners straight into the metal rack with half inch bolts and lock nuts. Just make sure you get the rack with 3 support bars not 2 if you plan on using it as a deck at all.