AVC Chronicles

Hey everybody, welcome back to AVC Chronicles! On today’s post, we’re tackling one of the most critical parts of a climate-controlled build: installing our Aluminum AC Furring Kit.

If you’ve ever worried about your rooftop AC unit leaking or warping your roof, this post is for you. Let’s get into the "why" and the "how" of getting that unit mounted properly.

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Today, we are thrilled to introduce a product that many of you have been asking for: our Aluminum Ceiling Furring Kit for the Ford Transit.

When we designed this, we had one goal: simplicity. We wanted a system that was easy to install, easy to ship to your front door, and—most importantly—designed to maximize your interior space. By expanding upward into the ceiling cavities rather than dropping the ceiling down, this kit helps you keep every precious inch of headroom.

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One of the most frequent questions we get in the shop is: "What should I use for my van walls?" It’s a big decision. Your walls aren’t just the backdrop of your build; they handle moisture, absorb sound, and provide the structure for your cabinetry.

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Today, we're going to show you how to easily mount a Fiamma F45S Awning to your AVC Roof Rack. The great news is that our roof rack is specifically designed for this! All the slots for our crossbars line up perfectly with the standard Fiamma hardware, making this a straightforward install.

Hey guys, welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m going to be showing you how to upholster our Baltic Birch Wall Kit panels from AVC with fabric. I’ll demonstrate on a small panel, but these methods apply to all panels we provide.

Hey, welcome back to the shop! Today on AVC Chronicles, we’re wrapping your C-Pillar and the area over the passenger sliding door—two key areas that define the finished look of your interior.

Let’s get to work!

Welcome back to AVC Chronicles! Today, we’re going to be showing you how to wrap your driver’s side B-Pillar.

Wrapping the B-pillar is essential for a finished look in your van build and is surprisingly simple once you know how to handle the factory plastics.

Hey, welcome back to the blog! It's Matt here for AVC, and today we're tackling one of my biggest pet peeves in van builds: unwrapped rear columns.

Wrapping the rear columns of the Ford Transit not only finishes the insulation and sound-dampening package but also provides a clean, professional aesthetic. We're going to show you how to properly prep, foam, and cover these complex columns.

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On today's edition of the blog we're talking about how to install Unistrut. We've found that Unistrut is the most effective, safe, and versatile way to mount cabinets directly into the van's superstructure while offering endless flexibility for future modifications.

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When you're out adventuring in your van, the places you end up—visiting family, crashing at a friend's house, or prepping the van at home—often don't have the large 30A service found at RV parks.

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On today's edition of AVC Chronicles we're showing you a crucial step to completing the flooring of your camper van: finishing the edges and adding crucial tie-down points by installing our AVC Step and Trim Kit and the specially designed L-Track from our friends over at Stay Ready (thanks, Greg, for the great US-made L-Track!).

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Today, we're tackling the installation of those popular "pill" or "bunk" windows. While we've installed tons of windows, getting this specific style right can be tricky. Over-tightening can cause little ripples along the bottom of the window, affecting the look of your van's metal. We'll show you how to get a clean, professional fit.

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We've been working closely with Espar to ensure their D2L/S2D2L furnaces are properly integrated into the Ford Transit platform. To further this integration, we developed this custom AVC Espar Trim Unit. This unit ensures proper duct alignment, a superior fit with the Ford Transit seat base, and a professional, finished appearance.

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On our latest crew van build, we're doing something that might sound counterintuitive: we're cutting out perfectly good factory windows!

The answer is simple: more venting is always better. Controlled airflow from one end of the van to the other is crucial for comfort in a camper build. While many DIY builders are comfortable cutting metal for a new window location, removing factory bonded glass is a different beast entirely.

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The introduction of our paper patterns for wall kits has brought up a great question: What material should you actually use to build your walls?

The right choice depends on your budget, your final aesthetic, and how you plan to use your van. Let's look at the essential qualities to consider and break down the pros and cons of the most common materials, including our newest, ultra-lightweight option.

Hey, welcome back to AVC Chronicles! Today we’re diving into the essential first steps for preparing a brand-new Ford Transit for one of our interior wall kits. Stripping down a new van can be nerve-wracking, but understanding the factory components and where you need to add mounting points is key to a professional, safe build.

We’re going to cover what needs to come out, how to modify the foam, and those crucial factory details you need to know about hardened steel and rivnuts. Let's get to work!

Hey, welcome back to the blog! Today, we're diving into what many van builders consider the most challenging part of the interior finish: wrapping the foam "blobs" in the Ford Transit.

These irregularly shaped styrofoam pieces (designed for crash protection) are notoriously difficult to cover smoothly, but a meticulous approach and a willingness to try twice will get you a professional, wrinkle-free finish.

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Today, we're doing a different kind of video—a little bit of an experiment. We have a van that was built here in 2020, which means its Maxxfan install is now five years old. We’re swapping it out for a CloudCap, and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to pull this fan out and see how the original install held up against five years of Colorado sun, snow, ice, and everything in between.

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The core of any successful van conversion is a robust, well-insulated floor. That’s why we’ve completely redesigned our best-selling insulated subfloor system. We’ve stepped up our manufacturing quality, improved the materials, and—most importantly for the DIY builder—made the installation process simpler and more forgiving than ever before.

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The floor is the foundation of your entire van build. A great floor system provides insulation, noise reduction, and a solid, versatile base for everything you plan to put inside. Over the years, we've refined our offerings to give DIYers the best possible choices for their camper van floor.

On today's edition of AVC Chronicles, we're not just customizing our vans—we're customizing the ride itself! We're diving into a fun, low-cost DIY project: spray painting steel wheels for our Ford Transit.

We’ve seen the results on both spray-painted and powder-coated wheels, and the durability of a properly prepped, quality spray paint job is surprisingly resilient. This is the perfect opportunity to take those beat-up old steelies and give them some lipstick!