Nesting With Grace

by Brooke Christen

My Parents Converted Cargo Van to a Camper Van

My parents have been working really hard on converting a Cargo Van they bought in November into a Camper Van. They love to be outside and love to see new places. So this van is going to be perfect for them and all their weekend adventuring. My dad has been putting in the most hours, while my mom is moral support. Very proud of what he did and really excited to share it with you!!

Thank you The Company Store for sponsoring this post

There they are. Cute parents and their camper on wheels!

Cargo Van Before-

This is the start of the van makeover. But you get the idea, just a big empty van to start!

Camper Van After-

Luckily we had leftover flooring from our home that we could give them to install on the floors, walls and ceilings! It really made it look so custom! He used google and YouTube to complete the electrical, cabinets, suspension bed, toilet and more. He has never built anything like this, but just figured it out as he went!

Camper Van Bed and Bedding-

Isn’t this the coziest spot?? The cool thing is the queen bed can raise and lower with a hydraulic system he put in. When the bed is raised that is where the banquette seating is!
I just helped them finish off the van with the best bedding from The Company Store! I kept the pillows simple so nothing has to be moved when the bed is lifted up. But it is not lacking in comfort or style! Quality bedding can stand alone and look so amazing. Can you believe this is a queen size bed in this camper van??
I started with these block simple sheets, layered the reversible linen quilt and finished it off with the plaid wool blanket.
LOVE these simple pinstripe euro shams that have a sweet button detail (this down insert, makes it!!). Sleeping pillows are in the back, with two air shams (softest material!).
+Reversible Linen Quilt– I want this for my bed!!!
+Black and White Pinstripe Euro– and these are my new favorite!
+Euro Insert- Firm
+Gray Air Standard Sham
+Pillow Pack– used these inside the air shams
+Wool Plaid Blanket– I want to add this somewhere in my home, so gorgeous!
+Tattersall Rug– indoor and outdoor rug
And here is what it looks like when the bed is raised! This Tattersall rug is the perfect backdrop for the bedding and also the banquette. Even in the camper van we made sure to add a lot of texture and fun pattern with the wood floor on the walls and the peonies wallpaper.
He got butcher block from IKEA for the counters and for the table.
Happy Campers!
The cabinets he built to fit and painted in Kendall Charcoal from Benjamin Moore.
Inside the tall cabinet is a clothing wardrobe, bathroom supplies and in the bottom drawer is the potty! I knew you wanted to know where that was! The toilet is a composting toilet, basically you put a tablet inside and it breaks down the waste.
This side has drawers for kitchen supplies, plug-in burner that comes up to the counter, and bottom drawer has the fridge/freezer!
The fridge looks like a cooler, but plugs-in instead of requiring ice.
Prep station!
This table was on the back of the prep station, it folds down to be used as their outdoor table!
He even added running water!
Hope you enjoyed the tour! Way to go Dad! And happy travels to you both.

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