📊 Free Van Conversion Budget & Task Tracker

Because sticky notes aren’t a system.

When you’re knee-deep in insulation scraps and trying to remember if you already ordered the ceiling lights, the last thing you need is a spreadsheet that makes you feel like you’re filing taxes.

That’s why we built the Featherbuilt Van Conversion Budget & Task Tracker—a simple, no-frills tool to help you keep track of what’s done, what’s next, and how much it’s all costing you (without the spreadsheet-induced anxiety).

No formulas to break. No MBA required. Just a clean, usable system that helps your van actually get finished.

So What’s in the Tracker?

We kept it simple but powerful, kind of like your dream electrical setup.

🧾 Budget Tab

• Pre-built categories for insulation, power, plumbing, tools, etc.
• Columns for estimated vs. actual cost, so you can see where things are going sideways.
• A running total at the bottom—because the math should do itself.

📋 Task Tracker

• Project checklist broken down by van areas (walls, ceiling, kitchen, garage).
• Columns for status: Not Started, In Progress, Done-ish (we get it), Complete.
• Easy space to add your own tasks—like “order burritos” if that’s critical to your workflow.

✅ Progress Summary

• A dashboard-style overview that gives you a birds-eye view of:
  • Budget progress
  • Task completion %
  • Which parts of your build are ahead (or way behind)

Want to see it before you download? Here’s a peek →

(Yes, it’s free. No, we won’t email you weird stuff after.)

How to Actually Use the Tracker Without Breaking It

You don’t need to “set it up.” Just open it and start typing.

Step 1: Start with your dream list.

List everything you know you’ll need—tools, kits, parts, materials. Guess on costs if needed. (They’ll get more accurate as you go.)

Step 2: Plug in what you’ve already bought.

Start tracking what you’ve spent. This helps avoid those “Wait, I bought that twice?” moments.

Step 3: Use the task tracker like a build journal.

Check off progress, keep notes (“Need to redo ceiling panel cut”), and move tasks between phases as your build evolves.

Step 4: Actually check the dashboard now and then.

It’s not just for looks. It’ll show where your budget’s leaking or where your momentum’s stalling—before you lose another weekend to analysis paralysis.

How Mike Used the Tracker to Finish Without Losing His Mind

Mike’s build was going fine… until it wasn’t.

Half his receipts were in his glovebox. The rest? Mystery charges on his bank app.

Then he found the Featherbuilt tracker.

“I loaded it all in during one coffee-fueled evening,” he said. “By the end of the week, I’d trimmed $700 from my expected cost just by catching duplicate tool buys.”

Mike’s van? Finished. On the road. Budget stayed within 5% of his original plan.

And yes—he still uses the tracker for maintenance and upgrades.

TL;DR: This Tracker Might Actually Save Your Build

Even if you’re not a spreadsheet person, this one speaks fluent van-builder.

Grab it. Use it. Add emojis if that helps.

Download the Free Budget & Task Tracker →

Because your time and money are better spent building your dream rig—not rebuilding your budget from scratch.