What are we DOING?
Mike and I were crazy with the idea of building a Conversion Van. After 2 years of looking at every auto dealership, I was perusing Facebook and Matt wanted to sell his 2007 Sprinter Van for the amount I had budgeted. Not telling Mike, I bought it without even seeing it. CRAZY!
Now we have to figure out how to build it out. Join us on our adventure.
Inspiration - Watched 2 years worth of DIY Van Conversions
Explorist.life - great solar power videos
Court and Nate - coupon offers
Jarrod Tocci - he videos everyone's vans
Living the Van Life - winter van life
Scarlet & Seth - simple van interior design
Off Grid Skoolie - living in a skoolie (converted school bus)
FarOutRide - by far the best videos and website
Wanderful Revolution - ohhh the trips!
Our Thriving Life - older couple living in a van
Tiny Planet - incredible van layout
Freedom Vans - great layout ideas
Humble Road - super story teller on how to build a van
The Van Conversion Guide - book to help you through the process
What Do We Buy?
So many things to buy ----- I'm going to categorize my thoughts.
What we want in a van:
Permanent high bed Water Filtration
Garage - to store our scooters and bikes! Hot Water
Toilet/Shower area MaxxAir Fan
Kitchen Must be a 4 season van - insulation
Solar, Shore and Alternator Power Large water tank
Swivel Seats Heater
Side Windows and Bed Windows
Air Conditioning
WHAT WE RESEARCHED
RUST OH NO!
Floor Insulation - products needed - Humble Van
Square Tube Aluminum 1" Menards HomeDepot Lowes
XPS GreenGuard 1" Menards HomeDepot Lowes
PL Marine by Loctite Menards HomeDepot Lowes
3/4" Baltic Birch Menards HomeDepot Lowes The Lumber Shed
3/4" LP Legacy Carter Lumber Northern Lumber Builders First Source
Front Seats
Swivels Scopema
Swivel Seats Offset Pivot
Wall Insulation
Thinsulate 600 Amazon
Extra Windows
Buytl Tape 1/8" x 1" x 30'
Windows CR Laurence
Bunk Windows Amazon
RANSOTO RV Window Vertical Slide
Windshield Cover Amazon
VanEssential Magnetic Insulated Roof Vent Sun Cover Amazon
VanEssential Insulated Front Door Covers Amazon
VanEssential Insulated Sliding Door Cover Amazon
Yotache Magnetic Screen Door Amazon
Butyl Seal Tape Amazon
Sikaflex Amazon
Window Covers Wanderful
Electrical -
Batteries
Battle Born Batteries 640ah lithium Battleborn
Renogy 12V 200Ah Lithium Amazon
Chins 100AH LiFePo4 Battery 12V Amazon
4/0 AWG Cable 1 foot Red & 1 foot Black Amazon
Solar
Solar Panels Newpowa Amazon
Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100V 30amp Amazon
Extension Cables, 8 AWG, 15 feet Red & Black Amazon
Double Cable entry Gland for Solar Panels Amazon
40A Breaker Switch Amazon
Heat shrink 1/4"
Heat Shrink 3/8"
Alternator
60A Battery to Battery Charger Amazon
100A Breaker Switch Amazon
AWG Car Battery Cable Red Amazon
AWG Car Battery Cable Black Amazon
Connectors Amazon
Connectors Amazon
Inverter/Charger
Victron 200VA 12 Volt Pure Sine Wave Inverter 80 Amp Amazon
Victron 3000 watt Inverter/charger Amazon
Victron Energy 200/200 amp Digital Multi control Panel Amazon
Xantrex Pro Series Power Inverter Camping World
AIMS Power REMOTELF Remote Switch & Monitor Screen Amazon
Victron Orion alternator charge controller
Furrion 30 amp shore power Amazon
Victron Energy MPPT 100/30 12/24 Volt Charger Amazon
Victron solar charge controller
Victron Lynx distributor
Victron Battery to Battery Charger Amazon
Bluetooth monitoring of electrical system
Renogy 500A Battery Monitor Amazon
USB Ports
120v Outlets
Marine grade wiring
Marine grade breakers/fuses
Battery Switches Amazon
Heat Shrink Tubing CTAM
Shower Power Cord Amazon
Shore Power Load Center Amazon
Blue Sea Battery Switch Single Circuit On/Off Red Amazon
AIMS Power PICGLFBATS Battery Temperature Sensor Amazon
AIMS Power 2000 W & 6000 Watt Surge Pure Sine Inverter Amazon
Bouge RV 9BB Cell 200 Wats Mono Solar Panel Amazon
Blue Sea System ATO/ATC Fuse Blocks Amazon
Marine Heat Shrink Kit Black and Red Amazon
DCFlat 6/8/10/12 way Fuse Block Amazon
MTW 15 gauge Red and Black spools
Solar Panel Companies
Topsolar
Atem Power
Roof Rack and Ladder
Roof Rack Aluminess
Bed Area - height off of floor 31" (check the height of bikes without front tire)
Full 53" x 75" 6" memory foam
RV Queen 60" x 75" 6" memory foam
RV King 72" x 80" 6" memory foam
80/20
80/20 Connectors
Exterior Lights
Partsam 8" 12V Waterproof Roof LIghts Amazon
Control Panels -
Power Distribution Panels Paneltronics
Roof Components -
Roof Rack
Roof Rack Connectors
Roof Rack Ladder
Solar Panels
Double Cable Entry Gland Box BougeRV
MaxxAir Fan 00A04001K Amazon
MaxxAir Fan 00-07500K Amazon
Interior Electrical - Humble Van
Heater Webasto
Puck Lights Acegoo
Puck Lights Facon Amazon
Acegoo Puck Lights Amazon
Wago Connectors
Split Loom Tubing CTAM
Switches
LED Strip Lights
Pop up Kitchen Outlet Webang
USB C Charger Amazon
AC Switch 20amp Leviton
2 gang rocker switches Nilight
Dimmer Switch Kitasst
Dimmer Switch RecPro Amazon
DC 12v 20A Round rocker Toggles Hotsystem
Double SPST Bezel On-Off Switch Amazon
ELEGRP Single Pole Illuminated Light Switch Amazon
Magnadyne WCP 12V 2 USB charging ports 12V Outlet Amazon
Blue Sea systems Below Deck Dual USB Chargers Amazon
Monoprice Access 14 Gauge AWG Amazon
Ceiling Insulation - Humble Van
Thinsulate
1/2" Ridge Foam Board
or Reflects depending on the thickness left
1/4" Plywood or T&G Poplar
Canvas (painters canvas)
Water & Plumbing
RecPro Water Fill Inlet Amazon
Shurflo Water Pump 3.0 GPM 12V Amazon
Bosch Electric Water Heater 4gal Amazon
Leviton 1800W 20A, 10,20,30,60 countdown timer Amazon
AA Fresh Water Tank Accessory Hose Connection Kit Amazon
Wavin BV1B Sanitary Waste Valve 1-1/2" Amazon
Dura Faucet Exterior Quick Connect Sprayer Kit Amazon
Valterra Water Fill Dish Lock Amazon
Class A Undermount 15 Gal RV Water Tank Amazon
Lower Cabinets -
80/20
80/20 Connectors
Wall Cabinets - Humble Van
80/20
80/20 Connectors
Kitchen cabinets are 2-4" shorter than the lower cabinet
No ceiling boards above cabinet - leave empty
Folding Shelf Brackets Amazon
Kitchen -
Sink Ruvati
Sink Valisy 15 x 15 Amazon
Sink Dawn 15.75 x 15.75 Amazon
Faucet HGN Pull Down Amazon
Refrigerator 3.2cu RecPro
Refrigerator Dometic Dometic.com (use code EAMONANDBEC)
80/20
80/20 Connectors
Lumber
Drawer Handles
Drawer Sliders Blum
Drawer Hinges
Counter Top Corian
Induction Cooktop True TI-1B Amazon
Induction Cooktop Empava Amazon
Water Pump
Water Tanks RecPro
Water Tank Fittings
Hose Filler
Hose
Holding Tank Heater Pad Amazon
Grey Water Tanks RecPro
Water Filtration System Amazon
Trash Can System IKEA
Microwave (?) Mike wants this item
Table Mount Lagun
Table Corian
Outside Table
Outside Table Mount
Water Filter Acuvatech (use EAMONBEC for discount)
Stansport Enamel Camping Tableware Amazon
JQK Cabinet door Catch Amazon
Bathroom -
Toilet
Cassette Thetford Corp Amazon
Composting Natures Head Amazon
Shower Pan 27 x 24 x 4 Amazon
Shower Pan 24 x 32 Amazon
Shower Fixture
Shower Pan Drain Amazon
Shower Head Amazon
Shower Faucet Amazon
Shower Door Amazon
Palisade 25.6 x 14.8 waterproof vinyl tile Amazon
Shower head Amazon
Garage
Drawer to hold bikes
80/20
80/20 Connectors
Hooks
Suspension
Air Conditioner
RecPro RV Air conditioner Low Profile Amazon
Coleman Mach 10 Air Conditioner Amazon
Internet
Weboost
Television
Mounting Dream Lockable TV Mount Amazon
Bedroom
Basics memory Foam Mattress 6" Amazon
Acegoo 12V LED Reading Light, Dimmable Amazon
Aloveco LED Interior Lights Amazon
WisHomee Dimmable Reading Light Amazon
Free Signal TV New Transit 28" DC Amazon
Mount It TV Mount Amazon
General RV Supplies
Extra Supplies
Automotive Primer
Plus Nuts (Threaded Nut)
Plus Nut Gun
Threaded Rivets
Pole to hold things up
Electrical Tape
Wire Strippers
Drill Press
Plumbing Tools Milwaukee ProPex Expansion Kit Amazon
Kit from Expedition Upfitter (use code EAMON&BEC for 5% off)
Kreg Jig Master System Amazon Check Home Depot Too
Wire Crimper Tool Amazon
Zip Ties Amazon
Inside Extras
Closet Organizers Amazon
WHAT WE BOUGHT - 2023 prices
Rust Oh No!
Chassis Saver $21.50
Outside Van
Clips for body moulding $7.25
Swivel Seats
Scopema (Driver's and Passenger) $897.00
Floor:
Pro Select R-Matte 1" x 4' x 8' (3) @ $17.98
Loctite PL Marine Adhesive (2) @ $17.48
5/4 x 6 x 12' Pressure Treated Decking $16.41
5/4 x 6 x 12' Pressure Treated Decking $15.48
Epoxy White Paint for Floor $26.98
Wall Insulation
Thinsulate SM600L 60' $570.26
Heater
maXpeedingrods 5KW 12V Diesel Heater $165.00
Bathroom
Nature's Head Toilet $1091.80
TOTAL $2900.58