CONSULTING
Why is consulting right for you
If you’re thinking about living in a van, excited to customize your rig, eager to learn new skills, take pride in your work, and want to feel the joy of building a home with your own hands – but may lack the experience to do this all yourself – I offer the guidance you need for any stage of the build.
Consulting saves your time and money
Whether you want someone who’s done it all before to guide you, work alongside you, or take on some of the more overwhelming projects on your behalf, I can help. Consultations are available remotely worldwide or in person in Australia
Design Consultation
Building a van is a huge project and it can be really overwhelming and there may be tasks that you need some extra help with from someone who knows their stuff. We can discuss the features of your custom van build, what’s important to you, what your build budget looks like and where your priorities sit.
I offer assistance in:
- Purchasing & Pre purchase Inspections
- Electrical & Solar Setup
- Plumbing and Propane Systems
- Windows Installs
- Insulation (Installation and choosing the right type)
- Framing
- Appliances
- Water Tanks
- Flooring and Ceiling
- Cabinetry
- Heating
- Cooling
- Accessories
Want an answer ASAP?
Throughout your van build you may find yourself repeatedly getting stuck on a particular task that is holding up your progress or you may want to know exactly how to do something right then and there. I know it can be frustrating to wait for an answer and time is precious.
Don’t worry I am here to help with our Contact Us ASAP plan. You will get access to my WhatsApp where you can ask anything, and I will get back to you ASAP. I will endeavour to answer it within the hour but guarantee same day reply.
Price is $79 AUD per month. Contact us now for more information
Just need to know something specific?
Are you stuck on a part of your build or want a second opinion and some more information from someone very knowledgeable who has done it all before? Common questions to name just a few include:
- Electrical and solar design and sizing specific to your needs
- Water storage and plumbing system
- Appropriate insulation for your intended climate
- Brainstorming and feedback on ideas and designs
Video calls are charged at $67AUD per 30mins. Contact us to book your consultation now!
The Getting Started Package
Have you just bought your van and need some help planning out the conversion and getting started? I can help with that. After collaborating via video call to discuss your needs and budget I will produce a package which can include depending on your requirements:
- Custom 3D CAD design to fit your specific lifestyle
- List of tools to complete
- A shopping list for materials and appliances to complete your build
- Custom Electrical and solar design and sizing specific to your needs
- Water storage and plumbing design
- Appropriate insulation for your intended climate
Prices start from $199 AUD and is custom priced according to your needs. Contact us to book your FREE 20 min video consultation and start your Vanlife journey today!
Why Choose Us?
Marcel is an experienced engineer with over 10 years . He grew up working along side his dad, a mechanic, learning the ins and outs of motor vehicles and gaining a hands on knowledge. Marcel is particularly handy and can make or design anything. We have converted 3 vans for ourselves on 3 different continents and have been living the van life full time since 2019. In those 3 years we’ve been able to really test, tweak and fine tune a lot of our systems in our vans so we really know what we’re talking about and stand by our designs.
