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The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Pop Top Campervan Conversions for Family Adventures 3 builds from $130-225k

5 days ago5 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Affordable Pop Top Campervan Conversions for Family Adventures 3 builds from $130-225k

Creating a family-friendly pop top campervan can be an exciting adventure without draining your wallet. With some smart planning and...

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Outside Van Piggy Back Comparison, best van for a family? Can't afford a $347k build? We can help.

Korey

Dec 51 min read

Outside Van Piggy Back Comparison, best van for a family? Can't afford a $347k build? We can help.

We agree...this is a very nice van and one of the nicest we have seen for family with everything. But at $347k...its not for everyone. :)...

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PopRak Pop Top Review - initial Impressions

Korey

Nov 135 min read

PopRak Pop Top Review - initial Impressions

A more economical alternative to Field Vans, Sportsmobile, and Colorado Campervan Pop Top. This top starts at 11k+ installed and...

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HOW to BUILD A HIGH END WEEKENDER FAMILY VAN ON A BUDGET. Copying a $225k build for $145k. Building a van you won't outgrow. FOR SALE NEW 2024 AWD HR Weekender

Korey

Sep 2918 min read

HOW to BUILD A HIGH END WEEKENDER FAMILY VAN ON A BUDGET. Copying a $225k build for $145k. Building a van you won't outgrow. FOR SALE NEW 2024 AWD HR Weekender

Perfect Family Campervan sleeps 4, seats 8, with gear!

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Yeti, Jackery, Ecoflow Power Stations - Are they good option for my Campervan Van DIY Conversion?

Korey

Sep 182 min read

Yeti, Jackery, Ecoflow Power Stations - Are they good option for my Campervan Van DIY Conversion?

Plug and Play power systems are more common but often can be confusing and expensive depending on requirements. Popularity of power...

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Adding AC in a Campervan is it worth it?

Korey

Sep 144 min read

Adding AC in a Campervan is it worth it?

You picture sitting in your van during those hot days in a cool 70 degree cabin all by just bolting on some AC on the roof of your van...

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"Maximizing Storage in Your Campervan: Pop Top vs. Standard High Roof Comparison"

Korey

Mar 133 min read

"Maximizing Storage in Your Campervan: Pop Top vs. Standard High Roof Comparison"

There is never enough space to fit 4+ people in a short-wheelbase van (Sprinter 144, Transit 148) with 4 seats, two beds, and gear. ...

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"Finishing an uncompleted van build...is it worth it; case study 2021 Sprinter 4WD?"

Korey

Mar 104 min read

"Finishing an uncompleted van build...is it worth it; case study 2021 Sprinter 4WD?"

Yes, but know what you are really getting into, in most cases an in complete build is not the best way to go. Potential This van started...

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What is a Modular Campervan? Most common Cardiff Campervan foundation build features explained

Korey

Feb 288 min read

What is a Modular Campervan? Most common Cardiff Campervan foundation build features explained

For most of our builds we like to start with a Sprinter 144" "crew" trim van or passenger van. We like this van especially for families...

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"Is the Ultimate Modular Daily Driver Campervan the Best Choice for Your Family Adventure?"

Korey

Feb 238 min read

"Is the Ultimate Modular Daily Driver Campervan the Best Choice for Your Family Adventure?"

We have built lots of demo vans in the past, all of them built with a specific purpose. We thought we would build a van that is similar...

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Frequently Asked Questions about our Camper Van Builds

Korey

Nov 9, 20238 min read

Frequently Asked Questions about our Camper Van Builds

We will be adding to this article as time permits to the most common questions we get that we spend time explaining. Most of this is...

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Is Winnebago Adventure Wagon a good Van? A review

Korey

Nov 4, 20233 min read

Is Winnebago Adventure Wagon a good Van? A review

A COMPARISON BETWEEN Winnebago camper van and one of our Weekender builds which looks similar on the surface. What is the difference...

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Van Modular Seating, Smart Floor Solution by AMF-Bruns: A solution for Captains Chairs in Vans

Korey

Sep 22, 20233 min read

Van Modular Seating, Smart Floor Solution by AMF-Bruns: A solution for Captains Chairs in Vans

Smart Flooring: Super Safe and Flexible We get a lot of questions about this flooring as it's not very clear when people search for...

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Frequently ask Question about our Build Requests

Korey

Aug 27, 20238 min read

Frequently ask Question about our Build Requests

We will be adding to this article as time permits to the most common questions we get that we spend time explaining. Most of this is...

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Van Life Hacks: Clever Ideas for Optimizing Space in Your Camper

Korey

Aug 1, 20232 min read

Van Life Hacks: Clever Ideas for Optimizing Space in Your Camper

Image by Freepik The journey to building the camper van that optimizes the perfect space in your camper looks like a thrilling task. But...

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Korey

Jun 30, 20234 min read

Why do campervan builds cost so much?

One of the largest mistakes people do is purchase a van and underestimate the time and cost associated to building out a van. There is a...

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Korey

May 5, 20236 min read

Building A Campervan On A Budget

I will start off by saying there is no secret to building a budget camper van unless you plan on doing all the work, and even then, it...

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DIY vs. Professional Campervan Conversions: Which is Right for You

Korey

Apr 23, 20233 min read

DIY vs. Professional Campervan Conversions: Which is Right for You

2020 4WD Sprinter Crew Modular build by Cardiff Campervan Are you considering converting a van into a home on wheels for your next...

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2023 AWD Sprinter Cargo Van Weekender Build for Family

Korey

Apr 19, 202324 min read

2023 AWD Sprinter Cargo Van Weekender Build for Family

We got a hold finally of a 2023 AWD Sprinter 144 van. We started with a cargo van as passenger and crew vans were nearly impossible to...

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Korey

Mar 27, 20231 min read

Camper Van Modular Interior

This is the challenge - lots of gear, have to store it some place. Most van designs for families don't deal with the storage challenge...

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