Welll, we weren’t planning for this. But we are always expecting something to break. Yesterday was a double whammy. As soon as we pulled out onto the main road from our restorative 2 nights at the insanely beautiful El Coyote campsite… …I noticed that a small existing crack in our windshield has advanced- LIKE 6”’!!! […]
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How We Stay Cool as Cucumbers: Insulated Van Curtains, Sun Shades, & Screens
This was a daunting project, but boy am I happy I did it. Because of these simple additions we stay cool in the hot sun and we get a lot of privacy too. These curtains, shades, and bug screens are something we use EVERY day. We don’t always boil a pot of water in the […]
Replacing Windows with Screened Windows
I keep saying this, but “We are in the final stages of preparing Lola.” I said this to my Mom, Ewa, over the phone today, “Every time we take one van-step forward, we take two back.” Here’s a perfect example: Yesterday, as Todd started removing the windows with his friend James, we realized the two […]
How to Make Window Screens
Don’t get me wrong, I was VERY nervous about embarking on this sewing adventure, but now that I’ve completed the passenger door window screen, I am feeling C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T! One screen took about 2 days to measure out and sew from start to finish (I had the usual van conversion interruptions), the 2nd screen took only […]
Final Preparations
It’s crazy to think, but we are in the final stages. What!???!? Yes Alex, the end of the build is coming! This has been a lot fun, but at the same time we are definitely being hard on ourselves because we are striving for perfection. I did say the only way I would live in […]