Our Van Build

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Van Interior Design Essentials:

  1. 2×8 ft Washable Carpet – Non-Slip & Washable, Perfect for VanLife!
  2. Bamboo Shower Mat – Essential for a Wet Bath! Allows the Floor to Dry Faster
  3. Wine Glass Holder – Under-Mounted to Save Space
  4. Hexagon Mirror Wall Tiles – Our Kitchen Backsplash
  5. Silver Foldable Coat Hooks
  6. USB-Powered Fairy Lights 33ft

Van Build Essentials:

Build Components:

  1. CompoCloset Composting Toilet – Pooping Made Easy! [TIP: We find kitty litter works best with this toilet & helps reduce condensation]
  2. 12V 53-Quart Fridge – [TIP: Top-Loading Fridges Use Less Energy]
  3. 12V 20-Quart Freezer – We Recommend Purchasing a Higher-Quality Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer, as Our Separate Fridge/ Freezer System uses a lot of Energy
  4. Toekick Space Vent – Grille for Fridge Ventilation
  5. Drawer Slides – Assorted Sizes
  6. Heavy Duty 440lbs Drawer Slides – Used for our Pull-Out Bed Slide System
  7. 72” Sliding Door Hardware – Bathroom Pocket Door System
  8. Roller Catch Drawer Locks – For Cabinet Doors
  9. Heavy Duty Magnetic Drawer Locks – For Drawers
  10. 40” TV Wall Mount with Locking Feature – Built for RV’s
  11. 120V 10L Water Heater
  12. Diesel Air Heater – Connected to Our Diesel Sprinter Main Fuel Tank
  13. Portable Induction Cooktop 120V
  14. Small 2-Quart Air Fryer – Perfect for Single Meals
  15. Custom Cushion Covers – Inexpensive, Easy to Order Online, and Quick Delivery!
  16. Custom High-Density Foam Mattress – We Used the HD36 Foam for Our Couch & Bed Cushions; Way Better Support than Bed Toppers!

Exterior/ Auto:

  1. Kilmat Sound Deadening Mats – Apply to Walls Before Insulation
  2. Maxx Air Roof Fan
  3. Roof Vent
  4. Solar Entry Cable Housing Kit
  5. 195 Watt Solar Panels – We have 2; Total of 390 Watts of Solar
  6. Mercedes Sprinter Front Grille Guard
  7. Mercedes Sprinter Backup Camera
  8. JBL Stereo Speaker System
  9. Under-Seat 400W Subwoofer
  10. Magnetic Screen Door – We Fitted These to Our Side and Back Van Doors

Plumbing:

  1. Flush-Mount Water Inlet – To Fill Our Fresh Water Tank
  2. 40-Gallon Fresh Water Tank – We Recommend at Least 40-Gallons! [TIP: Our 40-gallon tank lasts us up to 7 days with careful use, and 4 days with normal use]
  3. 20-Gallon Grey Water Tank – We only have 15-Gallons and Recommend at Least 20 (Half the Fresh Water Storage)
  4. One-way Inline Air Valve – Outside Ventilation for the Grey Water Tank [TIP: This helps with smells]
  5. Under-Sink Water Filtration System
  6. 12V Water Pump
  7. Water Pump Silencing Kit – In-Line with Water Pump
  8. Strainer – In Line with Water Pump
  9. Accumulator – In-Line with Water Pump
  10. Rain Shower & Handheld Shower Kit

Electrical:

  1. Renogy 12V 40A DC to DC On-Board Battery Charger – Charges Batteries Through Your Vehicle’s Alternator While Driving
  2. Renogy 3000W 12V to 120V Inverter – Power Your 120V Devices with AC Power
  3. Renogy 170Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery – [We have 2 for a total of 340Ah]
  4. Renogy 40A MPPT Solar Charge Controller & Bluetooth Module – Charges Batteries with Solar
  5. 12V Air Fan – Battery Ventilation [TIP: Making sure your electrical system stays cool while charging is essential! Your system will not work properly and can cause damage if it overheats]
  6. Water Tank & Battery Heaters – For Winter Van/RV Camping
  7. 15A 125V Electrical Wall Outlet – AC Power
  8. 12V Dual USB A Port & Cigarette Lighter Wall Mount Socket – DC Power
  9. 12V USB A & C Wall Mount Ports – DC Power
  10. 12V LED Push Light Switches – DC Light Switches
  11. Waterproof LED Rope Light – DC Bathroom Light
  12. RGBIC LED Strip Lights – DC Powered Lights for Kitchen, Overhead & Toekick Lighting
  13. 12V LED Bar Lights – DC Powered Garage Lights
  14. Marine Grade Battery Cable Lugs – For Battery & Fuse Connections
  15. 4-Gauge 25ft Red & Black Wire – Wiring for Battery System
  16. Battery Monitor
  17. 100-250A BusBar
  18. 100 & 400A ANL Fuses + Fuse Holder – Battery Fuses
  19. Extra ANL Fuses – Battery Fuses [TIP: Always carry extra in case you blow a fuse! It happens!]
  20. 40A Marine Grade Inline Fuse Switch – Between Battery and DC Fuse Box
  21. 12-Way 12V Fuse Box – DC Power Fuse Box
  22. Assorted Fuses – DC Power [TIP: Always carry extra in case you blow a fuse! It happens!]
  23. 10/3-Gauge Marine Grade Wire – AC System Wiring
  24. 16 AWG Speaker Wire – DC System Wiring
  25. Flexible Loom Conduit – Wire Organizer/ Protection
  26. Heavy Duty 12V Cigarette Lighter Plug – DC Fridge Plug-In
  27. Master ON/OFF 300A Switch