Building a Van Kitchen Galley Step by Step
Counter depth, stove choice, and cabinet construction for cooking on the road without a cramped workspace.
Counter depth, stove choice, and cabinet construction for cooking on the road without a cramped workspace.
AGM vs lithium, battery boxes, and safe mounting in a moving vehicle.
Panel sizing, charge controllers, and roof mounting—how much solar you actually need for weekends vs full-time.
12V layouts, fuse boxes, and cable sizing explained for builders who have never wired a vehicle.
Battens, adhesives, and trim techniques for walls that look finished and survive vibration.
Plywood subfloor, vinyl, laminate, and cork—what holds up to wet boots and shifting cargo.
Layers, vapor barriers, and common mistakes—insulation that handles condensation and road noise.
The tools worth buying, what you can borrow, and what to rent for one weekend instead of owning forever.
A line-by-line budget framework so you know what to spend on the van, materials, and tools before you start cutting.