For my 2022 thru hike, I attempted the Rideau Trail, from Kingston to Ottawa by foot, bike, and campervan. Plus, some Vanlife details and travel post-hike.
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Thru-Hike 2021: The Bruce Trail (Part 2)
Finishing what I started on the Bruce Trail last Fall. Hiking, cycling, and vanlife along the Niagara Escarpment & getting to Tobermory.
Van Build #7: Ceiling & Walls
Cedar tongue and groove ceiling, birch plywood walls, and burlap trim – materials, treatment, and installation.
Van Build #6: Solar
This chapter of the van build goes over the many iterations of my solar plans, calculations, materials, connections, practices, and resources.
Van Build #4: Flooring
Floor installation from bare bones to insulation, subfloor, and vinyl.
Van Build #3: Fan Installation
Why I chose the MaxxFan and step by step installation.
Van Build #2: Getting to Clean Slate Status
Stripping the van of what I didn’t need and cleaning the heck out of it.
Van Build #1: The Road So Far (Pre-Build)
What happens between van purchase and conversion?
Chronic X-Roads 