Software Developer in a Van
My name is Ethan, and I'm a software developer and my life goal is to experience as much of this planet as possible, with the current method being on wheels.
In Spring 2021 I decided to sell all my belongings and purchase a van with the intention of converting it into a mobile home.
This van is optimized for my passions, which include: hiking, biking, paddling and coding.
This page documents my conversion, costs, adventures, and lessons. I hope it inspires others to pursue their own BHAGs!
Video Tour
Follow Along
Documentation
Build Journal
Purchase Van
Donehome7 days
Kitchen
Done
Ventilation
Doneventilation12 hours
Roof Rack & Solar Panels
Donepower14 hours
Flooring
Doneinsulation20 hours
Bed
Doinghome
Ceiling Panels
Donehome
Electrical Panel
Doneelectricity14 hours
Electricals
Done10 hours
Insulation
Doneinsulation12 hours
Sound Deadening
Doneinsulation4 hours
Water
Done
Work Area
Donework2 hours
Garage
Donemobility
Insurance
Donesafety
All Terrain Tires
Donevan2 hours
Wood Framing
Donevan
Recovery Boards
Done
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Cell Booster (internet and work)
Done
Hangboard
Done
Bed Fan
Done
Untitled Recent photos
Overhead cabinets
To-Do
Bedside cubbie
To-Dohome
Recent photos
Kitchen backsplash
To-Dokitchen
velcro Bed slats
Donehome
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Running board
To-Dovan
Aluminess nerf bars
Lift Kit
To-Do
1. Measure bike length & tubs
Slide out garage trays
R&D
Overhead lightbar
Doingexternal
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Composting toilet
Backlog
Perpendicular 80-20
Extend bed
To-Dosleeping
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Bug net
To-Do
Recovery board sturdy mount
Done
gear
Donevan
rear
Donevan
Staple black cloth to overhead wood for aesthetics
Overhead shelf cloth
To-Do
Safe Under passenger seat
To-Do
8020 slot to also contain SUP from sliding over
Upright table slot
To-Do
Lockable toilet door
Donebathroom
garage cargo net
Donehome
Recent photos
Privacy Curtains
doneinterior