We explain how the Foundation Kit formed the base of our latest van build, and explore some of the features within this van.

When we first began designing our floor system we had several goals. We knew the floor system had to include an effective layer of insulation, beyond R5 with no thermal bridging. The floor must be mould and mildew resistant and as waterproof as possible. There had to be wiring loops integrated to reduce the complexity of wire runs through the van. We knew we wanted to integrate an inflow gradient heating loop to ensure the van could handle the colder winter temperatures here in Canada. All of this had to be made in an adaptable modular system that worked with any layout. And our biggest goal of all; the whole system had to be easy enough to install that anyone could do it.

Our latest van conversion is this beautiful AWD Ford Transit. Nootka (now affectionately named Stella by her new owners) She comes complete with Van Speed flares, Flat Line Van Co roof rack and ladder combo, Ecoflow power system, large fresh water tank, read mounted shower system, large kitchen, bike tray and a whole range of features.

Take a look at the technical features and specs of this van with us...

A big focus of Habitat’s development has, counter intuitively, been virtual. For a van build company, at first this seems quite strange; this approach is more common for companies developing apps or websites.

For us, laying this digital foundation correctly has been key to crafting better products. Using this digital foundation allows us to rapidly design and test ideas internally, and, externally this allows us to design entire vans remotely, then flat pack and ship the build as a kit.

Meet Juniper, an all season, all wheel drive Ford Transit, designed with all the off road capabilities and home comforts to keep the adventures going all year long.

Sage was our third van conversion, and one build under special circumstances. The world was mid-pandemic and we decided to spend some time in our home country of the UK. Wanting a project, and also hopefully a way to travel once the many restrictions lifted, we got to work creating our ideal tiny home. We did eventually end up traveling the UK in this van, and explored all the way up through the Scottish Highlands to John O Groats, and down through Cornwall to Land’s End. We spent time in the Peak District, the Lake District and in Wales before eventually selling Sage, and returning to Canada.