Van Build Blunders: Our Biggest Mistake

The Case of the Fridge That Wouldn't Fit (The Saga of the Missing Millimeters)
Ah, van life. Sunshine, freedom, and...electrical fires? Okay, maybe not. But amidst the endless DIY adventures and breathtaking sunsets, there are bound to be blunders. For us, the grand prize goes to: the fridge that refused to fit.

We envisioned it, oh how we envisioned it! A sleek, space-saving mini-fridge nestled perfectly between the cabinets, dispensing frosty beverages and crisp veggies on demand. Alas, reality had other plans.

Measure Twice, Dream Big: You know the saying. We measured, we sketched, we even did a little dance and consulted the stars. Everything seemed perfect. Except, it wasn't. We may have underestimated the curvature of the van wall, or perhaps overestimated our carpentry skills (likely both).

Delivery Day Disaster: The excitement was palpable as the delivery truck pulled up. We envisioned popping a celebratory bottle of kombucha (stored elsewhere, of course). But as the fridge emerged, reality slapped us in the face (metaphorically, because a falling fridge would be a much worse story). It wouldn't fit. Not by a long shot. Not even with strategic wiggling and whispered pleas to the van gods.

Desperate Measures: Panic set in. Denial. Bargaining. We tried everything: shoving, cajoling, even attempting a strategic wall re-shaping with questionable tools (don't ask). Nothing. The fridge stood, smug and unyielding, blocking our dreams of frosty freedom.

The End? Not Quite: After a full day of gnashing teeth and brainstorming, a solution appeared. It wasn't elegant, it wasn't ideal, but it was functional. We built a small platform, sacrificing precious floor space but gaining a fridge that, finally, deigned to grace our van with its presence.

Lessons Learned (and Laughed At):

Measure, then measure again, and then get someone else to measure for good measure.
Leave room for the unexpected, especially in vans where walls wiggle and measurements are mere suggestions.
Embrace the unconventional. Sometimes, a platform fridge is the only fridge on the road.
Most importantly, don't take yourself too seriously. Van life is a journey, and laughter is the best fuel for even the most ridiculous blunders.
So, there you have it. Our tale of the fridge that wouldn't fit, a cautionary story that hopefully brings a smile to your face. Remember, van life is full of surprises, some wonderful, some...less so. But through it all, the memories, the mishaps, and the endless laughter make it an adventure worth every spilled kombucha and misplaced millimeter.

Happy vanning!