Welcome to my website! Since 2017, I've been sharing stories about my life on the road, working remotely from unique spots, and diving into the details of converting, maintaining, and repairing old vehicles.
Articles are in reverse chronological order, starting with the latest. Learn more about me and my vehicles or dive into the first post to follow my journey from the very beginning. Enjoy!
Driving to sunny Barcelona
After more than a year of hard work fixing up my truck, I was finally ready to hit the road. My destination? The beautiful region of Catalonia in Spain. The trip began smoothly, but as I traveled through France, I...
Getting ready for the first trip
More than a year had passed since I bought the truck in October 2021. During that time, I had repaired, fixed, renovated, and built a multitude of things. Although there were still numerous tasks left to complete the vision I...
Building drawers for the kitchen
After successfully completing the bathroom, I turned my attention back to the kitchen, where I aimed to create drawers that were not only appealing but also well-ventilated and lightweight. During my search for materials, I came across Vienna straw matting,...
Completing the bathroom
With the basic furniture units like the wardrobe, seating area, and kitchenette completed, I could focus on finishing the bathroom, which I had started constructing in spring. To begin with, I drilled two holes in the floor. One for the...
Building the kitchenette
I envisioned a larger kitchenette for my truck compared to what I had built in my previous van. While I was quite satisfied with the sink and the extendable faucet, I aimed for two cooking burners instead of just one,...
Selling my Mercedes 508D
An era had come to an end: After over 4 years of incredibly amazing experiences with my self-converted Mercedes 508D, I decided to say goodbye to my dream camper van. Upon buying the Mercedes 1113 truck, I understood that eventually...
Replacing the thermostat of a Dometic CFX 50 refrigerator
Suddenly, the compressor of my Dometic CFX 50 refrigerator in my Mercedes 508D was running continuously, even though the cooling compartment was extremely cold. To my surprise, the temperature displayed on the screen was 43 degrees Celsius, indicating a possible...
Building the seating area
Similar to all the other components that I built for my previous van, I identified areas for improvement in the seating arrangement as well: During winter, I frequently experienced cold feet as the space under the table lacked proper ventilation...
Installing the water tank, pump and filters
Overall, I was quite satisfied with the water system I had built for my previous van. However, I had discovered areas for improvement over the years: The filling nozzle went directly into the tank, meaning I always had to fill...
Building heating ventilation shafts
After laying the heating pipes and installing the radiators, I further refined the heating system by building ventilation shafts to facilitate airflow within the cabin. Cold air from the floor would be drawn into the shafts and warmed by the...