closed-cell foam for van builds

The Ultimate Guide to Closed-Cell Foam for Sprinter Van Builds: Roof Rails, AC Units & Waterproofing

🎧 Prefer to listen? Here’s the podcast version of this article. Press play below. Why Closed-Cell Foam Matters in Van Conversions Closed-Cell foam is an important material for Sprinter van conversion, RV’s, and construction. It provides a cushion for roof rails, Maxxair fans, and AC units, among other things. It creates an air-tight barrier between…

Thule Telescopic Ladder Review

Thule Telescopic Van Ladder Review: Is It Worth It in 2025?

Thinking of buying the Thule telescoping van ladder? This article will help you decide if it’s the right purchase for you. I’ve put together this comprehensive Thule telescoping van ladder review based on real-world experience, practical testing, and plenty of research. Let’s dive deeper! Is the Thule Telescoping Van Ladder right for you? First things…

DIY Sprinter Van Roof Rails: Complete Parts List and Build Guide ( 2025 )

DIY Sprinter Van Roof Rails: Complete Parts List and Build Guide ( 2025 )

First Steps Looking for a budget way to mount solar panels & a roof deck to your Mercedes Sprinter van conversion? This DIY roof-rail guide will talk you through the considerations, tools, materials, and steps to do just that! Roof rails for sprinter vans can be expensive. For our 170″ Mercedes Sprinter, we were looking…

Stop Tossing Half-Used Caulk Tubes: Upcycle Your Nitrile Gloves

Stop Tossing Half-Used Caulk Tubes: Upcycle Your Nitrile Gloves

Every van builder or weekend DIYer knows the pain: you reach for yesterday’s caulk tube and the nozzle is rock-hard. Half the tube ends up in the trash. Meanwhile, the nitrile gloves you wore for last night’s job are in the garbage with the rest of the single-use waste. What if one small hack could…