Some folks have asked to see the interior of my van. Unlike some of the van-dwellers you see on YouTube or InstaGram, my van is not glamorous or glitzy and is built for function, not for looks. Those builds you see on the Net with paneled insulated walls, cabinets, countertops, microwave and TV are nice and all, but are not really necessary for longterm dwelling and traveling. My build is simple, basic, and does what it needs to do. I’ve been living in here for the past three years now.

Looking towards the front cab. The metal gate is covered with cardboard to prevent light from leaking out at night. On the storage shelf on the left is my hand-cranked laundry machine–below that are some plastic bins top keep stuff in. In the lower right by the door is my battery box and inverter, where I plug my electrical stuff in–the solar panel is outside on the roof.

The bed on left is a plain ole folding cot with sleeping bag–there’s storage space underneath.

Looking towards the back. My clothing hangs on the wall along the left. On the right wall are my extra sleeping bags–I have a different one for each temperature range. At the back is my fish-cleaning sink for washing up–it also gives counter space for cooking. My stove and cooking stuff stores in the bin on the left.

And that is Ziggy the Snail Shell, my happy little home on wheels. 🙂