AVC Chronicles

Hey everybody, Matt here for AVC! On today's project, we are installing and perfecting our AVC Felt Wall Kit on a Ford Transit High Roof 148 Extended van.

Our felt wall panels are engineered out of 9mm thick PET (polyethylene) felt. It is 100% waterproof, incredibly lightweight, and provides excellent acoustic dampening to quiet down road noise inside your rig. Getting these panels to look completely factory-grade requires a solid infrastructure setup, a few smart installation tricks, and some quick fine-tuning.

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If you’ve ever tried to lay out a bed in a Mercedes Sprinter, you’ve probably run into a fundamental geometric problem: Sprinters are noticeably narrower than Ford Transits. For anyone pushing 6 feet or taller, sleeping "East-West" (sideways) across the van is a recipe for cramped knees and a bad night's sleep.

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Usually, you find us wandering around adventure vehicle expos and overlanding shows looking at the latest off-grid camper setups. But today, we are doing something a little different. We traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana for Work Truck Week.

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Today we’re doing something a little different. We’re moving away from the cabinetry and power systems for a moment to talk about a piece of tech that has become a staple in almost every build we do: the Wolfbox G900 Pro dash cam and rearview mirror.

Have you ever seen a long-body camper van built to safely transport six people? Usually, once you add a kitchen, a bed, and power systems, you’re lucky to seat three or four.

Today on AVC Chronicles, we’re touring a very special build for our friend Christian Pepper. We took a 2024 Ford Transit High Roof 148" (Long Body) and turned it into a professional-grade, six-passenger adventure rig. And here is the kicker: it’s not an extended van.

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If you asked us to pick the "core" van of our lineup, the one that defines what we do best, it’s the Gear Hauler. The concept is simple but powerful: a massive garage for your toys, a full-featured kitchen for your meals, and a proper queen-sized bed that doesn't require you to play Tetris every night.

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If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we live and breathe Ford Transits. But today is a big day—we are officially kicking off our Mercedes Sprinter build series. We’re expanding our horizons to develop new products for the Sprinter platform, and to help us get started, we’ve teamed up with Luke from Go Code for a bit of a "Go-Collab."

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Ordering a brand-new van is the most exciting—and nerve-wracking—part of the conversion journey. Every year, Ford tweaks the options: they add new tech, take away fan-favorite colors (RIP Avalanche Gray), and change what comes standard.

If you want to build your dream camper, you have to get the "bones" right from the factory. Today, we’re walking through the 2026 Ford Transit configurator to show you exactly how we spec our professional builds here at AVC.

Hey everybody, welcome back to AVC Chronicles! On today’s post, we’re tackling one of the most critical parts of a climate-controlled build: installing our Aluminum AC Furring Kit.

If you’ve ever worried about your rooftop AC unit leaking or warping your roof, this post is for you. Let’s get into the "why" and the "how" of getting that unit mounted properly.

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Today, we are thrilled to introduce a product that many of you have been asking for: our Aluminum Ceiling Furring Kit for the Ford Transit.

When we designed this, we had one goal: simplicity. We wanted a system that was easy to install, easy to ship to your front door, and—most importantly—designed to maximize your interior space. By expanding upward into the ceiling cavities rather than dropping the ceiling down, this kit helps you keep every precious inch of headroom.

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One of the most frequent questions we get in the shop is: "What should I use for my van walls?" It’s a big decision. Your walls aren’t just the backdrop of your build; they handle moisture, absorb sound, and provide the structure for your cabinetry.

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Today, we're going to show you how to easily mount a Fiamma F45S Awning to your AVC Roof Rack. The great news is that our roof rack is specifically designed for this! All the slots for our crossbars line up perfectly with the standard Fiamma hardware, making this a straightforward install.

Hey guys, welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m going to be showing you how to upholster our Baltic Birch Wall Kit panels from AVC with fabric. I’ll demonstrate on a small panel, but these methods apply to all panels we provide.

Hey, welcome back to the shop! Today on AVC Chronicles, we’re wrapping your C-Pillar and the area over the passenger sliding door—two key areas that define the finished look of your interior.

Let’s get to work!

Welcome back to AVC Chronicles! Today, we’re going to be showing you how to wrap your driver’s side B-Pillar.

Wrapping the B-pillar is essential for a finished look in your van build and is surprisingly simple once you know how to handle the factory plastics.

Hey, welcome back to the blog! It's Matt here for AVC, and today we're tackling one of my biggest pet peeves in van builds: unwrapped rear columns.

Wrapping the rear columns of the Ford Transit not only finishes the insulation and sound-dampening package but also provides a clean, professional aesthetic. We're going to show you how to properly prep, foam, and cover these complex columns.

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On today's edition of the blog we're talking about how to install Unistrut. We've found that Unistrut is the most effective, safe, and versatile way to mount cabinets directly into the van's superstructure while offering endless flexibility for future modifications.

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When you're out adventuring in your van, the places you end up—visiting family, crashing at a friend's house, or prepping the van at home—often don't have the large 30A service found at RV parks.

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On today's edition of AVC Chronicles we're showing you a crucial step to completing the flooring of your camper van: finishing the edges and adding crucial tie-down points by installing our AVC Step and Trim Kit and the specially designed L-Track from our friends over at Stay Ready (thanks, Greg, for the great US-made L-Track!).

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Today, we're tackling the installation of those popular "pill" or "bunk" windows. While we've installed tons of windows, getting this specific style right can be tricky. Over-tightening can cause little ripples along the bottom of the window, affecting the look of your van's metal. We'll show you how to get a clean, professional fit.

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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 proper duct alignment, a superior fit with the Ford Transit seat base, and a professional, finished appearance.