Utilities

This section is all about how to install plumbing, electricity and heating, because it you want to live in a home on wheels, you are going to need these utilities.

For the first time van converter, this is where most of the ‘scary’ stuff lies.

We’re here to tell you that it’s nothing is that hard, once you break it down. Just lean into it after plenty of reading, with an open mind that you might get a few things wrong the first time around and that you are going to come out of it the other side with a great feeling of accomplishment. A warm shower never felt more earned.

Plumbing

Plumbing a van

Plumbing: Water filtration

Plumbing: Heating water

Electricity

Electricity: concepts + components

Electricity: concepts + components

Electricity: Batteries

Electricity: Recharging your battery

Electricity: Connecting things to the Battery

Heating

Heating air

There is a lot packed in to this section, and for good reason. Tackling this, and getting it right, not only gives a boost shot of achievement but also pays huge dividends when you are on the road and something (inevitably) goes wrong.

Next section of the build: Kitchens & Bathrooms