There's so many possibilities with a DIY van build for the ultimate van life! Many van's go for expensive or highly skilled builds. I didn't have a lot of knowledge, a huge budget or many tools and equipment. Instead after living in my van for a while I went for what I knew I needed: a bed frame with drawers, kitchen area, shelving unit, full mattress and lots of storage. And, the build needed to be done in a small time frame on a budget. This is what I did for my van build!