Ship it to you from amazon.com, put it in a cargo van, like puzzle pieces. You can do it cheaper with some substitutions (walmart has some cheaper alternatives), but i think this is good comfort vs cost. Id take the aquatainer and put it in one of the top storage cubes, and dishpan in cube under it for a gravity sink.
A * indicates items ive used in my campervan over the last year and half.
Layouts shown above and below are not to scale obviously, but should be decent estimates.
Adjust accordingly, if your van doesn't fit the 6 cube storage, buy the 4 cube and you should be good.
If you have questions or use part of or this entire conversion, drop a comment below!
Sleep:
- Sleep Master Platform Metal Bed Frame/Mattress Foundation, Twin
- Signature Sleep 8-Inch Memory Foam Mattress, Twin *
or
- Folding Futon from Walmart (Cheaper alternative)
- South Shore Axess Collection Desk, Black
- Portable Butane Stove Camping Burner
- Rubbermaid Cooler / Ice Chest, 20-quart, Blue
- Reliance Products Aqua-Tainer 7 Gallon Rigid Water Container *
- 11.4 QT White Plastic Rectangular Dish Pan, 14.45" x 12.55" x 5.67"
- Whitmor 6071-968-WHT White Storage Cubes, 6-Set
- Bungee Cords to hold stuff in cubes *
- Whitmor 6351-909-2 Blue 14-Inch Collapsible Cube, 2-Pack
- Sterilite 29308001 3-Drawer Wide Cart Drawers *
- Camco - 5.3 gallon
- Solo 418-2L 2-Liter One-Hand Pressure Sprayer (quick shower, warm water on stove, mix with cold)
Lighting/Electrical:
Privacy:
- InterDesign Forma Shower Curtain Tension Rod, Brushed Stainless Steel, 43-75 Inch
- NEW Thermal Curtain (Less expensive option)
- Kidde Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display *
- Kidde i9050 Battery-Operated Basic Smoke Alarm with Low Battery Indicator, 1-Pack
- Fire Gone 2 Pack with Brackets - 16 oz.
- Mr. Heater Buddy 4,000-9,000-BTU Indoor-Safe Portable Radiant Heater *
- O2COOL NEW 10" Battery Operated Fan with Adapter
Optional:
- ZODI Outback Gear Travel Shower (Hot Water)
- Renogy Foldable Suitcase Solar Charger
- Yamaha 2000watt Inverter Generator
( i did sign up as an affiliate, doesnt hurt right)
Water container upgrade. LCI mil spec 5 gallon ...
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Curtain option, These really do block out 100% of the light, I have held them up to the sun, nothing. At 54" length there good for most standard vans, not a high top. You will need two but about half the price. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Eclipse-Samara-Blackout-Energy-Efficient-Curtain/15734048
ReplyDeleteThanks for the suggestions! Funnything about those curtains they were 14 bucks when i linked them...then quickly jumped to 40. Good thing about them tho is they are so long you can cut them for additional curtains in a lowtop van.
ReplyDeletei swapped out those curtains for a cheaper one.
ReplyDeleteThis is my third and final attempt to comment. Nice blog! Helpful. I'll bet working at a motel is a sweet deal for a guy living out of his van. I read everything you wrote, I like how you keep most subjects short.
ReplyDeleteHmm not sure why ya coulnt comment the other times, but thanks! Youd think i would get a sweet parking spot or a room, but the owner wont let me near the place if im off the click. :/
ReplyDeleteThis concept is brilliant. You have done a very good job presenting a way for someone with no real building experience to make a van a livable home..
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot jon, thats what im goin for, i hope it helps someone out
ReplyDeleteI am grappling with whether to camp with flashlights and cooler or to install house battery for lights, thermoelectric cooler and fans. Simplicity versus complexity. And size concerns. I have a Nissan NV200, a small cargo van. Wall insulation? Yes or no?
ReplyDeleteHey gary, as with most stuff, it depends :) Mainly on finances, climate and how long youll be away from ice. For anout 800 you can get a solar system, 2 marine batteries, and a small dc fridge. Minus 300 to 350 if you skip solar for another charging source (i love solar tho). Shouldnt take up much more room than a cooler. The thermo electric fridges are nearly worthless and just drain battery. A dorm fridge is doable but kills batteries in about a year (experience here). Insulation is a yes for extreme weather, but can skip it if you plan to snowbird (move with mild climate).
DeleteNice writeup, this and the 320 i hour are very usefull for those who might not have the skills or inclination to build
ReplyDeleteThanks, i hope it helps someone!
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