Most van conversion books were written for someone with a $25,000 budget and a garage full of tools. This one was written for everyone else.
Van Conversion 101 is a complete, step-by-step build guide for first-timers who want to convert a cargo van into a liveable home on wheels for under $10,000. No prior building experience required. No specialist tools. No guesswork.
Mike Kelly converted his first van in 2019 on a tight budget, made every mistake worth making, and has spent the years since helping first-time builders avoid them. This book covers the full build sequence in order: choosing the right van, planning the layout and budget, insulation, walls and flooring, the bed platform, the kitchen, a beginner-friendly electrical system, ventilation, storage, and getting road-legal.
It also includes a dedicated bonus chapter on building a van that functions as a genuine remote office, covering power, connectivity, desk build, and the daily reality of professional work from a moving home.
If you have been unsure how to start, this comprehensive van conversion guide walks through every step, from empty shell to home on wheels
