The Reddit user VAN-Wilder has stirred the internet by the fantastic job he has done on a rusty old 2006 Ford van that he bought off Craigslist.
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Even the floors of the cargo van were badly rusted.
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The Reddit user knew just how to transform this neglected heap of metal into a stylish camper. He started off by ripping out all the stuff inside the Ford van.
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The rusting was taken care of by the angle grinder.
Next came a coat of primer.
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The finishing effect was a coat of glossy black paint on the floor.
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He used liquid nails to stick the runners to act as a resting surface for the flooring.
Next, the insulation was put in place.
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The insulation was topped off with a layer of OSB plywood.
Some holes were patched up.
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More insulation went on the walls.
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A hole was cut out in the van side to house a propane tank. A hinged door secured the tank in place.
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He ordered a customised high rooftop for the van.
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Once installed, it offered him more than six feet, five inches of standing space.
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A fan was installed in the hole made in the high-roof to ensure circulation.
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Next, Lonseal heavy duty flooring was cut down to size and installed.
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Finally, the bedframe was installed. Notice the Luan plywood finishing on the walls.
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The power system was put in place.
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And of course, a modern camper is incomplete without solar panels to power up your sound system.
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The lighting changes the entire mood.
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A burner to toast your marshmallows on.
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The underside of the bed offers a lot of space for storage.
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The Privacy curtain? Check.
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What is a camper without your surfboard in it?
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Four months and endless hours of relentless effort later, here is the final result:
![This Stylish And Comfy Camping Mobile Was Once A Rusty, Old Cargo Van_Image 24](http://wonderfulengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/This-Stylish-And-Comfy-Camping-Mobile-Was-Once-A-Rusty-Old-Cargo-Van_Image-24.jpg)