We've always said our kits are DIY-friendly. But "easy" is relative–what's simple for a seasoned woodworker can be nerve-wracking for someone who's never assembled anything more complex than IKEA furniture.
So we asked ourselves: What are the moments where people hesitate? Where they double-check the instructions three times? Where a small mistake can mean starting over?
Then we designed those moments out of existence. Here’s what’s coming for 2026.
Pre-Drilled Hinge Holes
Screwing in hinges is easy... until it's not.
If the hinge slips even slightly while you're driving that first screw, you can end up with doors that don't hang quite right. They'll close, sure. But they'll feel off. A little resistance. A tiny gap. The kind of thing that bothers you every time you open the cabinet for the next five years.
The solution? We now pre-drill tiny pilot holes that show you exactly where to place your hinge. Not only do they ensure perfect alignment, but they guide the screw in dead straight–no slipping, no second-guessing, no doors that hang crooked.
The result: Doors that swing smoothly on the first try. Every time.
Push-Lock Slots
Our push-lock door latches have always been popular–simple, reliable, no handles to snag on your clothes. And installing them was straightforward... but easy to mess up.
A small slip while positioning the latch was all it took. Suddenly your door wouldn't catch quite right, or it would stick, or you'd have to push it twice to get it to latch.
The solution? We've created precision-cut slots that the latches drop snugly into. They hold the latch in exactly the right position while you screw it down. No measuring. No marking. No hoping you got it right.
The result: Latches that click perfectly shut. First time, every time.
Basin Cutting Guides
Our water kits are some of our most popular upgrades–and for good reason. A stainless steel sink with a shower-head-style tap, connected via a 12V pump to clean and dirty water jerrycans tucked below. It transforms a side cabinet into a fully functional kitchen.
Just over 50% of our customers add a water kit to their order.
But what about the other 50%? Many of them told us the same thing:
"I love the idea, but I'm terrified of cutting through my lovely new countertop with a jigsaw."
Fair point. Cutting a clean hole through plywood isn't exactly beginner-friendly. One wobbly cut and you've killed a perfectly innocent countertop.
The solution? We had a brainwave: what if we pre-cut an outline of the basin on the underside of the countertop? Not all the way through–just deep enough to create a foolproof guide that your jigsaw blade can follow.
The result: A cut that's at least 100% easier (yes, we did the math). You can see exactly where to cut, the blade tracks perfectly along the groove, and you end up with a clean, professional-looking hole. Even if you've never used a jigsaw before.
Suddenly, adding a sink to your van build goes from "intimidating" to "yeah, I can do that."
The Pattern You'll Notice
Every one of these improvements follows the same philosophy: find the moment where people pause, worry, or second-guess themselves–then eliminate it.
We're not dumbing anything down. We're designing out the anxiety.
Because here's the thing: you shouldn't need to be a skilled carpenter to build a camper van. You just need furniture designed by someone who actually understands what it's like to build one for the first time.
That's what we mean when we say "even easier assembly." It's not marketing speak. It's pre-drilled holes at 2am when you're exhausted. It's push-lock slots that just work. It's basin guides that turn a nerve-wracking task into "oh, that was actually kind of satisfying."
Small changes. Big confidence.
