Since I plan on using the van for extensive traveling, I have decided that storage was an issue.  Seeing how I don’t have the Westfalia which includes loads of storage, a pop top, sink and stovetop I have to improvise.  Finding a 2 burner propane stove to cook on was the easy part but where would I store all of my things?

I’m not much of a woodworker when it comes to cabinets nor do I have the required tools.  So after lots of planning, I decided to go with an unfinished hanging kitchen cabinet. Home Depot carries a variety of kitchen/bath/specialty cabinets either finished or unfinished.  The one that I went with was a 24″ x 30″ x  15″ unfinished hanging kitchen cabinet.

I chose the unfinished cabinet because it was cheaper and that way I could stain or paint it to my liking.  The cabinet came with an adjustable shelf which came in handy.  I bought extra shelf hardware, chrome handles and a locking gate latch to hold the doors shut while driving.

For a finish I bought some Helmsman Spar Varnish.  The spar varnish gives the cabinet a nice natural color and really brought out the grain in the wood.  Also the finish is waterproof/weatherproof to hold up well to everyday wear and tear.