AVC Chronicles
Welcome to AVC Chronicles, our very own blog. Expect posts made specifically for the DIYer, follow along with the shop as we tackle everything from fully fleshed-out builds to simple products. Adventure starts here!
How-To
The Best Long Haul Dash Accessory for Van Life? Tackform Installation and Review
Long haul roadtrips and Van Life require a lot of accessibility, especially when it comes to staying attentive to the road. The Tackform dash mount might be the solution to that. Apple CarPlay, and the Ford Transit infotainment screen provide a lot of accessibility, but...
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How-To
Van Build Guide: Installing the Ford Transit Furring Kit System
Tackling the curved, egg-like interior of a Ford Transit can feel like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. To make installing wall and ceiling panels straightforward. In this episode, we walk through how to install their custom aluminum furring kit system...
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Build Deliveries
Van Tour Spotlight: Inside Our Latest Custom Aluminum Shower Cabinet | 2025 Ford Transit Build
Welcome back to the shop! In this post, we are taking a detailed look at our latest custom build: a 2025 Ford Transit High Roof Extended chassis. As the longest option available for the Ford Transit, this platform gives us plenty of room to pack in...
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Bike Racks
The Ultimate Van Bike Rack Solution: Installing the Tokul Racks System
We install and test the Tokul Racks vertical bike rack on our Ford Transit. See how the 3-part system works, how it loads, and why it keeps full rear door access while carrying up to three bikes or e-bikes.
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New Videos
Upgrading Your Ford Transit Audio: Emphaser Speaker Installation Guide
If you are looking to upgrade the sound quality in your Ford Transit, replacing the factory speakers is one of the best ways to do it. In a recent video from the shop, Matt walked through the process of installing an Emphaser audio speaker upgrade...
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New Videos
Protecting the Rig: Why We Ceramic Coated Our Sprinter & Transit Vans
When you spend hours building out a custom camper van or clocking thousands of miles driving across the country, keeping your rig clean and protected becomes a top priority. Between highway bugs, road grime, and unpredictable weather, van exteriors take a beating. Here is why...
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New Videos
Top Overlanding Gear Highlights from Overland Expo Mountain West 2026
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC! This year we walked Overland Expo Mountain West 2026, right here in our hometown of Loveland, Colorado. In this post we cover four booths: DEVOS Outdoor camp lighting, CR Laurence windows, Insta Van Builds and SewCush storage, and Scanstrut...
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How-To
Programming the Brain: A Step-by-Step Guide to ROAM IQ Setup & Automations: Part 2
Upgrading or building out a campervan power system used to mean managing dozens of standalone switches, separate digital monitors, and endless wire runs. In our latest Sprinter van build, we installed ROAM IQ, a smart control system designed to centralize and automate every major component...
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How-To
Giving the Van a Brain: Installing the ROAM IQ Hardware: Part 1
If you’ve spent any time in a modern custom campervan, you know the struggle: one panel for the solar generator, a separate remote for the roof fan, another gauge for the water tanks, and three different phone apps just to dim the lights. It’s cluttered,...
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New Videos
Inside the Ultimate 2023 AWD Sprinter 144 Camper Build
Hey everybody, Matt here from AVC! Today, we’re taking you on a complete tour of our latest project: the custom AWD Sprinter 144 camper we’ve been building step-by-step on the channel. From rugged exterior upgrades to a cozy, highly functional custom living area packed with...
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