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VAN BUILD POST 12: DIY Solar Setup

If you’re wondering how you’re going to run your van without a generator, this is the post for you! While we power our van with two main sources: solar and DC to DC charger, this particular post is about our solar. We chose to use the Renogy 400W Solar Premium Kit. This kit is fantastic …

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VAN BUILD POST 11: Shiplap and Window Frames

We’re finally getting into some decorative work! For our walls, we chose to use shiplap, which you can readily find at your local hardware store. The shiplap that we got was already primed, so all we did was paint it before we got ready to put it up. Next, it was just a matter of …

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VAN BUILD POST 10: Van Plumbing Diagram

Here is our van shower plumbing diagram! This will be particularly useful for figuring out different materials you may need or how you may want to design plumbing in your own van. I’ve listed the comprehensive list of materials below, although the number of elbows connectors and the length of Pex will change based on …

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VAN BUILD POST 9: Electrical Diagram

Hi Everyone! Here is the electrical diagram that Zak worked so hard to put together for us, and we’re excited to share it with you guys! We hope it helps! As always, if you have any questions please feel free to comment below or reach out to us through the contact page! Notes: Are you …

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VAN BUILD POST 8: Van Floor Plan

One of the most important parts of your van build is making sure that you have a plan beforehand. For inspiration, you can look at YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This is what Zak and I did, and we chose all of the individual pieces that we loved from other vans to put ours …

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VAN BUILD POST 7: Insulation

Okay! Your fans and windows are in… You starting to feel like a pro yet? Now, let’s get to making this van a ~little~ bit more climate controlled. It’s time to insulate! Zak and I used 3M Thinsulate insulation, but there are many options for your van build. We went with 3M Thinsulate because it …

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Van Build Post 5: MAXXAIR FAN INSTALLATION

Hey everyone! Time to cut into the van and start installing fans! In this post, you are going to learn how to install two MaxxAir Fan Deluxes from start to finish. So, let’s talk about the fans. We decided to go with the MaxxAir Deluxe Fans, without the remote control. We’ve been living over 6 …

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Van Build Post 4: SUBFLOOR

What is a Subfloor? Okay, you have removed and prepped your floor and your sound deadening is done, which means it’s time to build the subfloor. The subfloor is important because it allows you the chance to insulate your floor. The subfloor also acts as an anchoring system for the rest of the build. We …

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