$4,900 Off-Grid Van Build (ft. all the creature comforts)
Initially a $3,300 build, our van is under continuously clever modification for better livability.
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Some vans are designed for explicit campsite use. Ours is quite the opposite.
There are no water hookup's or shore-power electrical provisions.
Products used throughout the van build:
I receive small commissions for purchases made through my Amazon links. Your support keeps our tanks fueled!
⚡ Electrical
➼Solar panels: SPR-230-WHT
➼Battery monitor: (Renogy): https://amzn.to/38ToANg
(Off brand): https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32883...
➼Victron battery combiner: https://amzn.to/2OjuYWT
➼60A solar charge controller: https://amzn.to/2MIZQ2o
➼3000w power inverter: https://amzn.to/2MTJbt1
➼12v ceiling lights: https://amzn.to/30Pi85L
➼Ceiling light dimmer: https://amzn.to/3rCq5H0
➼12-way fuse block: https://amzn.to/3cntMtH
🔋 Mismatched battery bank:
➼200AH Renogy battery: https://amzn.to/30ck9IE
➼100AH Odyssey battery: https://amzn.to/2O0rp83
➼55AH Optima battery: https://amzn.to/3bez7Et
🔥 Heat
➼Diesel heater: https://amzn.to/33AjRAR
➼Diesel fill hatch (must modify): https://amzn.to/3vCi734
❄️ Air Conditioning
➼AC Unit: Toshiba RAC-WK0611CRU
➼Exterior side grille: https://amzn.to/3rjy2kf
➼Condenser floor grille: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Construction...
➼Alternative floor grille: https://amzn.to/3qfpBFk
💧 Plumbing
➼Water heater: https://amzn.to/2PSDa0R
➼Water pump: https://amzn.to/3ewfR7n
➼Expansion tank: https://amzn.to/2Nhjymk
➼Exterior shower: https://amzn.to/2NfivmS
➼Upgraded shower hose: https://amzn.to/3cSIPfs
➼Upgraded shower head: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33053...
➼Eco aerator: https://amzn.to/3tzCegr
➼Water fill port: https://amzn.to/3crdeRA
➼75-gal fresh tank: https://www.icondirect.com/jayco-fres...
➼10-gal grey tank: https://amzn.to/3qOGg2Z
➼Grey tank drain switch: https://amzn.to/3tdLXsQ
➼Grey tank drain valve: https://amzn.to/30Bb9x1
🔊 Stereo
➼Pioneer head unit: https://amzn.to/3cv4wSC
➼Reverse camera: https://amzn.to/3eybEAi
➼Stereo interface: https://amzn.to/3qKlfpL
➼Stereo mount: https://amzn.to/30B8BPt
➼Wireless charger: https://amzn.to/30CJUlK
➼Alpine speakers: https://amzn.to/3exnUAI
➼Dashcam: https://amzn.to/38VtPfg
🪑🛏️📷 Misc. interior
➼Mattress: https://amzn.to/2OQILEE
➼Stool 1 (Z-Creeper): https://amzn.to/3qA78U4
➼Stool 2 (Backpack / cooler): https://amzn.to/3l7UpqJ
➼Induction hot plate: https://amzn.to/2OQKk5u
➼Toaster oven: https://amzn.to/3vcdug1
➼Paper towel holder: https://amzn.to/3rI7eu3
➼Small ceiling fans: https://amzn.to/2Qccmc4
➼Fire extinguisher: https://amzn.to/2QglzjD
➼CO detector: https://amzn.to/3vHKH2Y
➼Windshield sunshade: https://amzn.to/3ld9xmK
➼Dashcam: https://amzn.to/38VtPfg
🚐 Exterior Aesthetics
➼Replacement headlights: https://amzn.to/3bCvDMb
➼Replacement hubcaps: https://amzn.to/2Ne2fm4
📺 Other videos to watch:
➼Water pump upgrade: • Can the SHURFLO be silenced? Well...no 👎
➼OEM blower motor "hack": • OEM Blower Hack **ULTIMATE STEALTH**
➼Rear HVAC removal: • Rear AC and Heat Bypass / Removal ~EASY~ (...
➼Exterior diesel heater fill: • Exterior Fuel Fill **~$20 SOLUTION!** (Die...
➼AC install: • Campervan Window AC Install (No Exterior P...
➼AC (off grid overview): • Van Life Solar AC Setup - Totally Off Grid
➼AC ducting: • Campervan AC Ducting
🔊 "Stealth Rating" Music:
➼64 Sundays by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/
Video Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:41 Stealth(?)
3:41 Cockpit
4:29 Budget
6:40 Electrical cabinet
8:34 Fridge
10:56 Water tank
13:34 Heat
15:39 Air conditioning
17:04 Solar
19:28 Kitchen
21:35 Water heater
22:50 Seating