AVC Chronicles

Welcome to AVC Chronicles, our very own blog! Here you can expect to find a variety of posts made specifically for the DIYer. Follow along with the shop as we tackle projects from fully fletched out builds to simple products. Adventure starts here!

How-To's

Step by step instructions to build your van.

Trip Reports

Original posts ablout where we went, or where we're going.

Product Alerts

Posts about product releases, showcases, and more.

Build Deliveries

Walkthroughs to showcase finished van builds.

New Videos

Posts to show off the most recent video posts.

An Oregon Coast Family Adventure: Our Trip to Fort Stevens State Park

Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC and welcome back to the shop!

I recently returned from a trip to the Oregon coast, our family's third time visiting the Oregon State Parks, and we're absolutely falling in love with the amenities and beautiful scenery they offer. This trip was a little different from our previous van adventures, and I hope our experience gives you some great ideas for your own travels, especially if you're traveling with a family.

Black Hills & Beyond: Our First Family Road Trip in the New AVC Show Van!

Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC, and welcome back to the shop! On today's AVC Chronicles, we're doing a trip report! Recently, I packed up the family and our brand-new 2025 show van for a 6-day adventure to Stockade Lake in the beautiful Black Hills region of South Dakota, near Mount Rushmore.

From our shop, it's about a 5-hour drive, making it the perfect testing ground for our latest build. And let me tell you, even though the van wasn't completely finished, this trip proved that with a little adaptability, van life is always worth it!