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
Pure Hydration on the Go: Installing a Separate Drinking Water Faucet & Filter in Your Van
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC, and welcome back to the shop! On today's episode, we're tackling a common van life dilemma: that "plasticky" taste in your water system. After hearing about this in one of our recent trip reports, my wife and I decided...
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How-To
Power Up Your Van: Installing Solar Panels with AVC Solar Brackets
Hey, welcome back to the shop, van builders! On this episode of AVC Chronicles, we're going to show you how to easily install a solar panel onto any T-slot crossbar roof rack using our innovative AVC Solar Panel Drop Brackets. Adding solar power to your van...
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How-To
Elevate Your View: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Your AVC Roof Deck Panels
Welcome back to the shop, van adventurers! On today's AVC Chronicles, we're going to walk you through how to install one of our popular products: the AVC Roof Deck Panel System. These panels are designed to transform your roof rack into a versatile, sturdy platform, perfect...
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Comparison
L-Track vs. Unistrut: Which is Right for Your Van Build?
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC, and welcome back to the shop! Since we released our Unistrut install video, we've been flooded with questions about why we often prefer Unistrut over the more common L-track in our van builds. So, we decided to dedicate a...
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How-To
Elevate Your Build: Installing the AVC Wall-to-Ceiling Support
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC, and welcome back to the shop! Today on AVC Chronicles, we're diving into the installation of a product that's been a staple in our builds for a long time, but with some crucial updates: our Wall-to-Ceiling Supports. This is...
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Trip Reports
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...
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New Videos
Running Water, Van Style: Completing the 2025 Show Van's Water System
Okay, van lifers and DIY enthusiasts, get ready to dive deep into the heart of van comfort! Matt's back from the AVC RIG shop, and on this episode of AVC Chronicles, we're wrapping up the crucial water system in our 2025 show van. If you've...
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Product Alerts
Flatten Your Van Walls: Introducing the AVC Aluminum Furring Kit
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC, and welcome back to the shop! Today on AVC Chronicles, we're thrilled to unveil a brand new product designed to revolutionize how you install wall panels in your Ford Transit van: the AVC Aluminum Furring Kit.
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New Videos
Elevated Adventures: Our Custom CloudCap Enhancements
Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC, and welcome back to the shop! Today on AVC Chronicles, we're diving into the exciting "extras" we've added to our CloudCap pop-top on the 2025 show van, making it even more comfortable and adventure-ready. The CloudCap is an incredible...
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Build Deliveries
Adventure Ready: Touring Our Ultra-Lite Ford Transit Camper Van
Alright van enthusiasts, buckle up! Matt's back in the AVC RIG shop, and he's just given us a sneak peek at our latest ultra-lite build in a trusty Ford Transit 148 medium roof. If you caught the video tour, you already know this one's a...
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