While constructing new things for the van (walls, ceiling, bed, wiring), I had just covered the metal floor with heavy painter’s paper to keep the metal floor was getting scratched up. The longer term plan is to insulate and add a durable surface for the walkable area in the front and likely a rubberized heavy duty material for under the bed, which will function as the trunk/garage.

I the meantime, I decided today (impulse decision) to add a layer of all-weather carpet. It literally jumped into my cart at Costco! A 6 x 9 footer roll, for $16.99. The entire van floor is 72” x 10 feet, so I only needed to trim a little bit around the wheel wells. I then cut little holes for the 6 factory tie-down locations, added a bit of Velcro, and now have a better surface. I still have quite a few steps to go before adding the final floor.

The actual reason for the Costco visit, explained at this link.