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I'm still here!

Things have been on hold a bit, as I eagerly await funds for construction.  I've tweaked my plans a bit, taking out the larger shelf going over the bed.  It's just a bit complicated and unnecessary.

I've also named the camper.  Since the van is called Krieger, "Fort Kickass" just seemed appropes.


In a moment of karmic magic, a local tool lending library opened up this weekend, so I'll be able to access the tools I need for a $12 month membership fee plus about $.10/day for the tools I need.  It's pretty exciting, so be sure to check them out!  http://www.boisetoollibrary.com/

The plans for this coming weekend are as follows:
Tear up the nasty old poorly installed floor mat and padding in the back of the van, clean up whatever grossness I find underneath, lay down some plywood, box in the wheel wells, and sew up some curtains.  If that doesn't take the whole weekend, I'll get the lumber to build up the bed frame first.  I'm using the wheel well boxes to support part of the bed, so I'm not entirely sure how tall it's going to be yet. 

I want to have the bed part at least done in time for Nerd Camp the weekend of the 22nd. 

I've also been looking into options for screens for the windows and doors. Anyone who's climbed into a car that has sat in the sun all day during the summer knows it's not super pleasant, so I need to figure out a solution to the air flow problem.  I'm currently looking at getting one of these puppies and modifying it for the sliding door across from the bed after reading a post on a van conversion message board (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=506399) that suggested it as a good solution.


I'll likely do something simple using mesh and magnets to screen in the front windows, and that should certainly suffice for now.





Eventually, I want to get a Tail Veil for the back end when I complete the kitchen area, but I'm getting the bare essentials out of the way first, and that is DEFINITELY not in the current budget


I'll post progress shots this weekend as I start ripping up the floor.

Illegal-ass window tint

No, I'm not planning on tinting the windows...It just seemed an appropriate decor related Archer quote :)



I figured I'd share some of my decor ideas for Krieger here with you all :)
First off, I'm totally getting a fabulous plush green rug.  going for that soft grassy look

 The bed is going to be done up in a combination of these fabrics I found on Spoonflower:

 And the curtains are going to be this:

I'm going to have log throw pillows:

and fairy lights strung up throghout :)

It'll be my little woodlands oasis! <3

Getting to know you

Hiya!  By some random fluke of code, you've somehow managed to find your way to my little blog.  Welcome!

What you are about to read (until you get bored) is a harrowing tale of a girl, her Van,

And a dream...influenced strongly by the irresistible siren call of pinterest.

This is Krieger.  A 98 ford windstar and retired US postal service van.  Complete with super awesome prisoner transport style cage. 

The van is named after my favorite character from the tv show, Archer.  It is perfect because Algernop Krieger is both awesome

 and a little creepy.

Plus, as a postal service van, it has clones.

 

Anywho, I went camping last weekend, and at the ripe old age of 31, my back and knees have both given out to the point where I can't "rough it" on bed rolls like I used to.  My solution?  Turn Krieger into a kickass camper van!

Unfortunately, all the sites I can find are about Sprinter Vans.

So! I'm going to start documenting all the madness as it unfolds :)

CURRENTLY I'm in the "brainstorm until you have funds" stage of the project ;)
I've got a pinterest board dedicated to the idea, and have found some pretty cool stuff!
https://www.pinterest.com/craftasaurusrex/camper-van-inspiration/

In particular, I'm fond of the idea of a pump sink with "functioning" drain for dishes, 

brushing teeth, etc.

And a pull out surface on sliders for my stove

I'm planning to build a sort of stylized "L" Shape with the long arm going down the wall behind the driver's seat, forming a platform bed measuring 6'x2', the short arm running along the back end forming shelves over the foot of the bed, and a kitchen to use while standing outside on the ground, and hooking up the passenger side wall just a bit forming a book shelf.  I've drawn shitty plans in a free blueprint app demonstrating what i mean.  the app is limited, but just pretend that the weird little room with the thick walls and oddly sized windows is really the back of a van with wheel wells represented by odd windows.

Anywho, I'm done with this post for now...stay tuned and I'll share some of the purchases I have in my future for beautifying this puppy.

Thanks for reading!