I wanna build my own camper van and I have been thinking a lot about what van to buy, so I can build a bed side to side rather then back to front... A friend of mine mentioned rooftop tents a wile back and I have been thinking about then a lot since then... "Why not combening both?" is the though that recently came to mind... But ngl: Having a entry point from within the van sounds cool, if only so you don't have to leave the van everytime you wanna go to bed
Thanks, I can’t think of anything I would have done differently, but if I were to do it again, I would run a conduit for 12v power. Also, I might insulate the underside of the tent in the future. I can push heat up into the tent with the fan but insulation would make it more comfortable for winter camping. Having a pass through to the tent is so handy. Did you check out the article on my blog? weekendervanlife.com/van-rooftop-tent-bottom-entry-diy/
Excellent!!! I’ve been wanting to have a roof top tent with sunroof access underneath!!
I wanna build my own camper van and I have been thinking a lot about what van to buy, so I can build a bed side to side rather then back to front... A friend of mine mentioned rooftop tents a wile back and I have been thinking about then a lot since then... "Why not combening both?" is the though that recently came to mind... But ngl: Having a entry point from within the van sounds cool, if only so you don't have to leave the van everytime you wanna go to bed
I would say do it. Building out a van is very rewarding.
Hey mate, great build. Do you have anything you’d do different? How is it 4 months down the track?
Thanks, I can’t think of anything I would have done differently, but if I were to do it again, I would run a conduit for 12v power. Also, I might insulate the underside of the tent in the future. I can push heat up into the tent with the fan but insulation would make it more comfortable for winter camping.
Having a pass through to the tent is so handy.
Did you check out the article on my blog?
weekendervanlife.com/van-rooftop-tent-bottom-entry-diy/
How is the space between the roof of the van and the access port sealed? Whats that caulk stuff you used?
@@ancientoverland5387 for the roof connection I used Sikaflex 221. For all other caulking I used Sikaflex Construction Sealant.
Just Amazing!
@@scp8412 thanks! I appreciate that.