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Tag: vanbuild
![Testing the bed frame](https://gatehousegetaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testing-the-bed-frame-520x400.jpg)
![Raised floor joists](https://gatehousegetaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Raised-floor-joists-520x400.jpg)
In a couple of areas in the van we’ve added a raised floor – living area and toilet. This has helped us to house theRead More
![Spot the van hanging out in the sun at Onboard Energy](https://gatehousegetaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Spot-the-van-hanging-out-in-the-sun-at-Onboard-Energy-520x400.jpg)
In the words of Robin Williams genie in Aladdin – “Phenominal cosmic power, itty bitty living space”That’s our van – now we’ve got power ππRead More
![First toilet wall installed](https://gatehousegetaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/First-toilet-wall-installed-520x400.jpg)
Our first dividing wall is going in – one wall of the toilet, next to the end of the bed.We need to keep weight asRead More
![Up on the jack and ready to install waste water tank](https://gatehousegetaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Up-on-the-jack-and-ready-to-install-520x400.jpg)
There are various places on a van that you can install your water tanks, including outside or in.We decided to have our fresh water tankRead More
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Well, not until they’re connected, but the solar panels are part of the ship, part of the crew.We drilled holes through the frame edges toRead More
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We’ve started to get to the stage where the van can have final finishes added before other bits go in on top. Our first finishRead More
In an earlier post you saw us putting in a new single seat in place of the original double passenger seat.We knew that we wantedRead More
![](https://gatehousegetaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Lever-out-the-old-window-520x400.jpg)
your windows start to leak and your build has to go on hold π Yes, we discovered that if rain was blowing at the vanRead More
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If you search forums and pages for advice on insulating your van, you’ll find a mountain of knowledge and differing opinions on the best wayRead More