https://www.emptynestvans.com/empty-nest-vans-design-it-build-it-use-it daily 1.0 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/0c2c96b8-5401-4345-9374-d65f91d873ed/sean+outside+van.jpg Empty Nest Vans | Design It, Build It, Use It - Design It Our first step was researching what others had done, downloading pictures and watching countless van-tour videos on YouTube. For our design, we implemented many of the ideas we found during or research and the developed a number of unique solutions of our own. Feel free to consider these for your van. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/c0e716f2-c26e-4318-af50-52fd2b5155bf/IMG_7787.jpg Empty Nest Vans | Design It, Build It, Use It - Build It After we completed our design, we developed a spreadsheet that listed all the component details, costs and time estimates so we had a good estimate of the entire van project we were about to begin. 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Roll Coma https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935014090-TV7K65PJM6N3GTPGD0L8/IMG_9170.jpeg Cape Cod - Striped Bass Fishing near Monomoy Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935023095-TGKH4B34Z8Q3OP4Z9OLP/IMG_3245.jpeg Cape Cod - Front Yard Party in Centerville, MA https://www.emptynestvans.com/the-thumb-of-michigan daily 0.75 2021-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636476680211-QL84TJURPBPOVAYJRZNF/IMG_8428.JPEG The Thumb of Michigan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636476770078-ZR7I0G26HDN46IUACPQS/IMG_9026.JPEG The Thumb of Michigan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636476845339-WGNGRYI3OFFCFRCNT86Q/IMG_8425.jpg The Thumb of Michigan 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636937539182-VYWUP3HWPUON7RUHSTOH/IMG_8462.jpeg The Thumb of Michigan https://www.emptynestvans.com/build-steps daily 0.75 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636479225080-Z45D65239BVGHM0RLS91/63226123732__91BFB07E-29EB-4ECD-9F23-437D0759E921.JPEG Build Steps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636479282964-5VU9YJUVZ04YEVPHU1MD/IMG_7482.JPEG Build Steps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/92603438-9ae5-4cb5-9ade-f8f972472ee4/IMG_7553.jpg Build Steps https://www.emptynestvans.com/obx daily 0.75 2024-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636478572666-03L7YQHNDB0VAL35MJGG/Kiteboarding%2Bsean.jpg OBX - Sean Kiteboarding in OBX OBX is very windy location and ideal for kiteboarding. Sean is doing his front roll hand grab signature jump in the sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636478583707-CVRUEQNCTBEJEC54LTH4/IMG_2691.jpg OBX - Sean Rolling Sushi Out of the Van Nothing like having fresh sushi after a kiteboarding session. We made California rolls. We think this was the first time that has happened at this beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636478201696-6EPNHAY3KOI27XZ5NWNF/IMG_7955.jpg OBX - Group travel in the van The bed turned into a lounge couch for a shopping and touring ride around the outer banks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636478312943-2DCRKBT44738RWPZVTJS/IMG_8166.jpg OBX - Van ready for 14hrs to OBX https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636478404102-9UNUBLVX1SW3078O954Z/64139118176__86A04702-A472-481E-804F-786211498166.jpg OBX - Katie and Heather are ready to kite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636478372612-3XYYLDXK7UXIU7S6353O/63924166020__02B5EC2E-C4D0-43F9-998E-0B252990C020.jpg OBX - Waiting for the wind at Salvo, NC https://www.emptynestvans.com/tools-and-workspace daily 0.75 2025-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636479784069-1ZMJEE02UKXWWSJ3PQ31/IMG_7874.JPEG Tools and Workspace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636479536179-8OE2GTSQ62HL7GONX7V3/63812583360__00B8B1C9-0917-43A8-B229-0845836DDEC1.JPEG Tools and Workspace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636479571952-UXP49VXU7OVBPCY5AT8Z/63269486406__30B84181-D5BA-49FD-A0AB-5244000239A5.JPEG Tools and Workspace https://www.emptynestvans.com/curtis daily 0.75 2021-11-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636547540711-CC35A3PBRBYOYUAXFXA5/Curtis%2B2.jpg Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636547168459-IXV0GFGXSZA2LLDDIKV2/Scout.jpg Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636547573293-AZL5SHI17AYCVOU3E1HC/curtis%2B1.jpg Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1711283397835-02D1TJ7MD2YE8R0HQGEZ/Ducks%2Bon%2Bthe%2Bwater.jpg Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1711283438069-AHURHD7NXH6I7ZAS055R/Morning%2Bduck%2Bhunt.jpg Curtis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1711283464289-9VDZNLCC5DQW1W65LEEG/Sprinter%2Bwith%2Bboat.jpg Curtis https://www.emptynestvans.com/saugatuck-michigan daily 0.75 2024-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636476366779-EIFTYRFS0WUPVQLDMRJE/IMG_8640.JPEG Saugatuck Michigan - Make it stand out Saugatuck Brewing Dinner Stop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636476528225-L1BIDOHD8EYZGN7UOY7E/IMG_2939.jpg Saugatuck Michigan - Van tour in Holland, MI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636476515277-49WVZ0Q9MUOS6YYS7TMI/IMG_8629.jpg Saugatuck Michigan - Harvest Host Site https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935225353-85K6G6RLRJLSLH8XD20L/IMG_2930.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Chedder taking a nap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935235738-UBTREVZOQFU6FS8TX83X/IMG_8641.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Saugatuck brewery flight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935248921-0E9KE3NYJ8J9TK6MZ7ZZ/IMG_8659.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Saugatuck downtown shopping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935279626-B53YGNDHOE0XYK1JCHK8/IMG_2943.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Harvest Host Winery Campsite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935285030-M1DAGZWQPDJ708FGB8LG/IMG_8630.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Roadie for Vinyard walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935290376-5M0AWIWHH92A8INYP7S2/IMG_2952.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Harvest Host Lama Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935295527-98S6E4YSK62QVRFPHOHL/IMG_2956.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Cheddar supervising dinner prep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636935311129-HK2M1NBF5J0VGP90Q593/IMG_2941.jpeg Saugatuck Michigan - Lama Farm view https://www.emptynestvans.com/day-trips daily 0.75 2024-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636499252507-2JCDMPOAKH7UO6G76TOL/IMG_3844.jpg Day Trips - Getting Ready at Bald Mountian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636499294336-UKRZIBBNM5ZOLT3FH7JT/Michele%2Bshoot.jpg Day Trips - Michele hitting some clays https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636499330210-Y43M1ZJDPV86LMPO04R3/IMG_3859.jpg Day Trips - Abby looking the part https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636500095319-ZOGHQKS5YYXTEXX4WJHZ/IMG_3464.jpg Day Trips - Concert Set-up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636500134678-EVTJSZ13VXQJL06BUHW7/IMG_3465.jpg Day Trips - Big croud at Shain Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636500269317-X7AJ0J2XILQ993MA49W1/65041334395__D8AC22A9-A236-4339-8C18-4C2F7F62C0DF.jpg Day Trips - Get there early to find a good spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636548228433-045WWYZCDM5KVK2OL6KA/IMG_8422.jpg Day Trips - Quick stop in St. Clair, MI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636548258629-8PD86K1H0UF0NPH5ELLV/IMG_8423.jpg Day Trips - Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, MI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636548277665-W4HUF5PSLDIGYMQ3PMXO/bike%2Bat%2Bbridge.jpg Day Trips - eBike ride along the St. Clair River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1656101030648-N5N3UDA3IAQB7BUBEE0Z/puppy+park.jpeg Day Trips - Chedder as a puppy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1656101059136-YZXPSE1XSBEO01EPMBK5/puppy+park+fishing.jpeg Day Trips - Resting after fishing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1656101106877-7H54WOJSKYL2IJZW00MR/fly+fishing+2.JPEG Day Trips - Flyfishing the Clinton River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636502169523-B33T1B4X2STET2TLKXXI/Van%2BCruise.jpg Day Trips - Double decker seating https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636502400384-KNE5J2NXE3EGNJY2L3GX/65110753314__9F63B1B7-9B56-421A-BA7E-0BB9FF22159C.jpg Day Trips - Supercharged Monster https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636502371880-JGUF9ZVYXH4TSL0N5W7H/65128293690__26531431-13FA-4FCA-A6E9-82DFE4F101DC.jpg Day Trips - Woodward view from the deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636499750297-JLV6WV7VPQUQC3GDLCAY/IMG_0008.jpg Day Trips - Quick Dog walk at Island Lake Rec Area https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636499769777-2FC8I07JOO5AZVCGIUTP/IMG_0036.jpg Day Trips - Pre Ride Selfie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636499786109-A44FRHHHC0Q5B9J6ISIH/IMG_0040.jpg Day Trips - Sean's eBike https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636547930826-EQ9Y3HWG8VACR560UESK/IMG_3049.jpg Day Trips - Cooling off in the river with Carly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636547958131-IVAC2K2YX7HCKV5VNXHH/IMG_8878.jpg Day Trips - Allison checking in on who knows what https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636933609733-2UEFUHP76EFYOCYNYN27/IMG_2879.jpeg Day Trips - Carly is ready to get into the river https://www.emptynestvans.com/tawas-kiteboarding daily 0.75 2024-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/87749706-6c40-42ec-8b6d-228b12021a95/Tawas+Feature+photo.jpg Tawas Kiteboarding - Make it stand out Tawas State Park - Great Kiteboarding Location https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636942335309-G5M3HKTWC3ZYUPWZ7TY9/IMG_2176.jpg Tawas Kiteboarding - Playing "Kite Frogger" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636942358400-10WNXRYOK0N7OZSHFQT7/IMG_9463.jpg Tawas Kiteboarding - Tawas Tuesday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636942375715-8YXJ95X3SXJ5XUB3EQLO/IMG_2178.jpg Tawas Kiteboarding - Always Jumping https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636942393048-QFUL9DNV2XJL2IQJFIQG/IMG_8964.jpg Tawas Kiteboarding - e-bike when it's not windy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636942415509-LAYENHYD5KH8CX8RG1O7/IMG_8982.jpg Tawas Kiteboarding - Van with a view https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636942434501-C5LO22FQP9AF1Z2PETYG/IMG_9461.jpg Tawas Kiteboarding - Tawas State Park https://www.emptynestvans.com/state-college daily 0.75 2024-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636941044090-T5BZ2KLL5GWORSFBE2W5/IMG_0201.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636941069107-VJTNQIC9CR7FT12FDV1W/IMG_0204.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636941099878-CNIWOFRZ07HBCYA3USMM/IMG_0212.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636941122901-R5J4L4WZ9C2VA7VW6HSN/IMG_4033.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636941202651-G1IX4KQ28A1G1NVMTCBL/IMG_5880.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1711282631974-IRZTCTF46NSEC28ML6BN/PSU+White+Out.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1711282638220-LUCP8DCA7SP6RB5H3BLN/Dave+at+PSU.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1711282649916-BPBTBKZFX9ISNCMV7CG9/PSU+Group.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1711282661354-JSEDCAVEP52ZSUZYIY56/Sean+on+Van.jpg State College https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/1636940727547-V4XXSOT0D6UWACHQ52Y5/IMG_0200.jpg State College - Make it stand out Abby representing her school in State College https://www.emptynestvans.com/choosing-your-van daily 0.75 2021-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/7adc8e3f-e1ad-46d9-9329-e4e6c91d4e94/Ram.jpg Choosing Your Van - Ram Promaster Details Coming Soon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/bed1ee78-7586-4381-80dd-5da59e7addbf/ford-transit-camper-van-for-sale.jpg Choosing Your Van - FOrd Transit Details Coming Soon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/73609827-4e6a-44cc-bc45-f90a09a33ef5/IMG_8422.jpg Choosing Your Van - Mercedes Benz Sprinter Details Coming Soon https://www.emptynestvans.com/determining-your-needs daily 0.75 2022-06-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/9b07a393-121c-456c-b7e0-cac5e75c07f0/the.activ_full-indoor-van-shower1-819x1024.jpg Determining Your Needs - Toilets A critical decision you will have to make is whether you will have a toilet in your van. There are a number of popular toilet solutions that do not take up much valuable space and have varying processes for emptying including flush toilets, composting toilets and portable toilets. Toilets can be installed in a shower area, under a seat or even a cabinet with a pull-out function https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/dd1e1045-470e-4111-9167-58b4fea716ff/64615291821__D63FFF1A-1BB8-48AA-BD46-DD2DEB922253.jpg Determining Your Needs - Primary Use If you plan on living in the van for long periods of time, you will likely put the following needs high on your list: bed, storage, insulation, heat, ventilation, privacy and security. Will you travel alone, with a partner, a pet, or travel with family or friends? Where will they ride? It is also important to list the large items you want to bring with you and if they need to be stored inside or can be attached to the back or top of your van. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/bfe171e0-7df6-45a1-becc-38ab018afbe3/IMG_8415.jpg Determining Your Needs - Garage Storage It is important that you identify what large items you plan to travel with and what needs to be stored inside. If you plan to travel with your bicycles, snowboards, surfboards, kiteboarding equipment, you will likely need a large garage space. If you prefer to use a hitch mounted bike rack or store large items on the roof in a cargo box like us, you can get by with a smaller garage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/b7db65c7-6f8e-4f97-8a9a-36e6c271d4cc/IMG_0119.jpg Determining Your Needs - Showers While you can get by without a shower for a few days or find a gym or campground to take a shower, you may want to have the ability to shower in your van. A space saving solution is to have a shower in the back of the van . An inside shower takes up a bit of valuable space, but will allow you to shower in complete privacy and can double as a bathroom if you incorporate a toilet inside your shower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/51c13d75-2ec0-4e08-abca-823acecc9eec/IMG_8460.jpg Determining Your Needs - Bed options There are a few primary solutions for sleeping in your van. Permanent beds are often built 3-4 feet above the floor allowing a large garage area. Convertible beds that convert into a dining / working area allow flexibility, but do not allow a large garage area. Pull-out or murphy beds are another clever way hide the bed or use it as a couch when it is not needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6174837b6b12da487a2d3d34/3d097699-99c9-443e-8ae2-a4940d6077cd/IMG_9540.jpg Determining Your Needs - Kitchen For preparing meals, you can decide to cook inside or outside your van. If you wish to cook and prepare meals inside, you will want to have a sink and at least a small countertop to place a stovetop, kettle or toaster on. 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