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 Professional Finish: Installing Your AVC Espar Heater Trim Unit
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC and welcome back to the blog! 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...
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How-To
Leaving it to the Pros: Replacing Factory Van Windows
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC and welcome back to AVC Chronicles! 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...
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Comparison
Choosing Your Canvas: A Deep Dive into Van Wall Kit Materials
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC, and welcome back to the shop! 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...
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How-To
From Factory to Fortress: Prepping Your Ford Transit for an AVC Interior Kit
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...
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How-To
The Hardest Part: Wrapping the Ford Transit Blobs Like a Pro
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,...
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New Videos
5 Years Later: The Maxx Fan Rust Check (And Why Your DIY Install is Fine)
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC and welcome back to AVC Chronicles! 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...
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How-To
The Ultimate Upgrade: Installing AVC's New and Improved Insulated Subfloor System
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC and welcome back to the shop! 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...
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New Videos
Floor to Finish: A Complete Guide to AVC's Ford Transit Flooring Systems
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC and welcome back to the shop! 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...
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How-To
The Ultimate DIY: Spray Painting Your Ford Transit Wheels
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...
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How-To
Maximize Your Space: Installing the AVC B-Pillar Lagun Table Mount
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC and welcome back to AVC Chronicles! Today, we're installing one of our favorite accessories: the AVC B-Pillar Lagun Mount. This mount is a game-changer for adding a sturdy, versatile table to your van's front cab. It’s perfect for using...
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