Upper Cabinets & Campervan Inspection Prep | Architect and Electrician Van Conversion (EP.6)

Int his video we almost finish the build of the camper van. We starting with some finishing touches and work on our upper cabinets. Working on your own van? Join the community and grab your Van Conversion (work)wear here: https://ourtraveljournal.nl/en/our-tr... Watch the complete Van Conversion Diaries right here!:    • Starting our Van Conversion Diaries | Arch...   The van conversion diaries - Building a camper Fiat Ducato Van conversion by an Architect and Electrical Project Manager. Join us as we transform our 2021 Fiat Ducato into a custom-built campervan! With backgrounds in Architecture and Electrical Engineering, we’re combining professional skills with a passion for adventure to create a van that’s both beautifully designed and highly functional. Expect top-notch detailing, clean aesthetics, and a powerful, extensive electrical setup perfect for an off-grid life on the road. We’ll take you along, from this step by step van conversion to our road trip adventures. In this near-final episode of our Fiat Ducato campervan conversion, we push the build closer to completion by installing lightweight upper cabinets, shaping complex custom panels, preparing the grey water system, and refining the bed and kitchen layout. We share professional tips on building minimal yet strong cabinets, working with curved van walls, making precise molds, cutting mattresses to fit angled corners, and using flexible birch aircraft plywood for a clean, cohesive interior design. We also explain the official camper inspection requirements (RDW and tax approval), including beds, seating, storage, and kitchen regulations—essential knowledge if you’re converting a van yourself. This video is packed with real-world campervan building experience, layout design insights, and practical advice for anyone planning a DIY van conversion or aiming to build a functional, road-legal campervan from scratch. Next to our jobs, we’re passionate about photo- and videography and adventure travel. You can find all of our world wide travel stories on our website and travel documentaries on this channel. We focus on adventure, experiences, cultures and capturing all of those memories on the road with our trusted camera’s. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Our Campervan Interior Build 04:30 Building Lightweight Upper Cabinets for a Campervan (Strong & Minimal Design) 08:08 How to Make Accurate Templates in a Curved Van (Pro Fitting Method) 11:20 How to Build Clean, Modern Upper Cabinet Fronts 17:13 Installing Our DIY Campervan Electrical System – Part 1 20:00 RDW Camper Inspection & Dutch Road Tax Requirements Explained (Netherlands) 21:06 Cutting a Standard Mattress to Fit a Campervan Bed (Custom Fit Guide) 24:38 Installing Our DIY Campervan Electrical System – Part 2 25:44 Ultra-Thin Birch Plywood Finish (Lightweight Camper Interior Concept) 27:25 How to Measure Accurately with a Tape Measure (Precision Carpentry Tips) 30:39 Building an Extendable Campervan Table (Space-Saving Seating Design) ————————————— Stay up to date with our adventures inquiries: hello@ourtraveljournal.nl instagram:   / ourtraveljournalnl   website: https://ourtraveljournal.nl/en/ Thank you for your support and following along! ————————————— Toolbox: Makita Reciprocating Saw: https://amzn.to/4u42cJh (NL link: https://amzn.to/4s2Uyg5 ) Makita Impact Driver : https://amzn.to/4qODlWT (NL link: https://amzn.to/4ryNGY5 ) Makita Driver Drill: https://amzn.to/3Mo5shA (NL link: https://amzn.to/4ayfWEf ) Makita Random Orbit Sander: https://amzn.to/4kH9nm4 (NL link: https://amzn.to/4b7T7r6 ) Makita Multi-Tool: https://amzn.to/4qSARXv (NL link: https://amzn.to/4tRH9t5 ) Makita Track Saw: https://amzn.to/3ZOJ5F3 (NL link: https://amzn.to/4kTfyDS ) Makita Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3MGZ8BW (NL link: https://amzn.to/3MGZ8BW ) Kreg 4 Pocket-Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3MpqnAU (NL link: https://amzn.to/4l1eDRW ) Kreg pocket-hole Jig 720 pro: https://amzn.to/4s2YHAF (NL link: https://amzn.to/4kThD2F ) *Some of these link may be affiliate links. This means that we earn a small commission, but at NO extra cost to you! By purchasing via our links you help us as a small business so we can create more videos/books/guides for you. ————————————— Fiat Ducato van conversion | DIY campervan build | Van life build series | Campervan conversion | Fiat Ducato campervan | Van build tips and tricks | Campervan electrical setup | Architect van conversion | professional van conversion | Self build campervan | preparing campervan inspection #vanconversion #vanlife #diycampervan