Van Build

In Fall 2023, my partner and I decided we wanted to try ye olde van life. We bought the vehicle in Spring 2024, and completed the build in Summer 2025. Built in RI, USA. $75k USD Budget. All information contained here is for ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

Planning and Philosophy

How and why this van conversion project rolled out the way it did.

• Budget and Thesis
• Research and Planning
• Vehicle Selection
• Final Layout and Build Plan
• Tools Used

Vehicle Mods

Everything on the outside of the vehicle

• Roof Rack
• Big Holes
• Small Holes
• Running Boards
• Undermount Propane Tank
• Hitch Receiver
• 4 Way Scene Lights (Auxbeam Relay)
• Proximity Cameras

Framing, Walls, and Ceiling

• Framing
• Insulation
• Walls
• Flooring
• Ceiling
• Headliner

Electric

• Electric Box
• ExploristLife Kit (Victron Components)
• SOK Batteries
• Renogy Solar Panels
• Down the WLED Microcontroller Rabbit Hole
• Small Appliances

Plumbing

• Water Box
• Grey Water Tank
• Fresh Water Tank
• Sink
• Pump
• Filter
• Water Heater
• Coolant Exchange
• Fill and Vent

Cabinetry and Structures

Everything else, basically

• Bed
• Cabinets
• Drawers
• Fridge and Closet Enclosure
• Dinette Floor