Back in the van today. Time to face the most nerve-wracking part of the whole build. I had to cut a massive hole straight through the factory metal side panel.The stakes were high. One wrong move means a ruined vehicle body. This specific spot is exactly where the future kitchen layout is going, and I knew I wanted a solid view of the landscape while cooking on the road.I grabbed my tools. Dremel and jigsaw ready. I fired them up and started carving through the steel while bright sparks flew everywhere inside the stripped-out frame.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe result? Absolutely incredible. The tinted window popped right into place after I finished fabricating the custom interior support frame.It opens smoothly. Three secure pins. The rig finally looks like a real camper ready for the open road.If you are working on your own conversion project, do not let the fear of cutting into your vehicle stop you. Taking that leap completely changes the feel of the living space.