DonnaJun 161 minThe work continues...The build is still ongoing but that hasn't stopped us from taking Vanaheim on a couple of outings. But first there were a few basic...
DonnaDec 20, 20212 minLet There Be Heat!Progress has been steady, however, sometimes it feels like it is taking forever. This weekend we overcame a major obstacle. Mike had...
DonnaOct 28, 20211 minIt's always the little things.Work is continuing, slow and steady. Most of the progress has been behind the scenes or under the van. The 2 fresh water tanks have now...
DonnaSep 28, 20211 minPicking up the pace.It was a long and what felt like an unproductive summer. I was in Arizona (for the hottest part of the year) from June to August,...
DonnaJul 1, 20212 minWhen things happen that are out of our controlIt's been a while since I've posted anything, that's not because the work has slowed down, on the contrary. Mike is still very much...
DonnaJun 6, 20211 minPowered by the SunAfter lots of research and discussions about how much power we will need. We decided to get as much solar as Vanaheim could carry. 3 -...
DonnaMay 20, 20211 minNothing like a good polishThe van was in very good condition under all the dirt, muck and decal glue. It was just a bit tired. BEFORE Starting at the top and...
DonnaMay 15, 20211 minScrub those floors!We wanted to use the original floor as a template for the new subfloor that we would be adding. We removed the floor in one piece but...
DonnaMay 9, 20211 minTime to cut some holesIt can be very scary to think about cutting very large holes in a perfectly good wall. That is exactly what we did! Van Pimps...
DonnaFeb 6, 20211 minBulkhead RemovalOne of the first 'major' changes to the van was the removal of the bulkhead. After cleaning out the van of all the leftover roofing...
DonnaFeb 4, 20212 minA van by any other name is still a vanWelcome to Vanaheim, our self built tiny home on wheels. A bit of background. As an American, I am very familiar with the ease of...
DonnaFeb 4, 20211 minRestoration, Conservation & ConversionVanaheim was used by a roofing company and it looked well used. Mike could tell that under the dirt and few dents that it was...
DonnaFeb 4, 20212 minSuppliers - "Where did you get that?!"MaxxAir Fan Deluxe Roof vent with remote control - rainbowconversions.co.uk Sky Light / Roof Window Windows - vanpimps.co.uk Sound...