Modifications

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Exterior: 

 

Durabak smooth bedliner (amazon) coating on the hightop roof. Protects from weather, aging and physical damage from trees etc (this thing is 9.5ft tall and it will be getting taller!) 

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Future Plans will be a lift an taller tires, off road lights, fuel can holders and a full bedliner paint job. 

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Interior: 

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So far I have done some basic mods to make in more comfortable inside. 

I made these simple curtains and rods for added privacy. 

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I tinted the windows with this vinyl cling window tint for $20 on amazon. Tricky to install neatly but can't complain for the price. 

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I made some insulated roof panels out of foam board insulation and wrapped them in fleece. It's added insulation and a headliner all in one. 

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I moved the bed to the back of the van to open up more "living" space. I do have to lay diagonally but that fine by me. 

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An old oak filing cabinet I got for free serves as my kitchen/storage/work surface. 

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I replaced my old tired captains chairs with some middle row seats out of a Mazda5 mini-van. This took quite a bit of cutting and welding to make them fit nicely but it was well worth it. 

 

The interior will be getting a full overhaul soon. 

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Electrics: 

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I'm using the same system I had in my Subaru Camper. Which is the awesome Ctek D250sa dc-dc charger and a duracell deep cycle agm battery. 

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I do plan on finally adding a solar panel into the system which the Ctek can accommodate. 

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I've also installed a simple shore power setup using this Noco AC Port (amazon) plug and a power strip. See more details about that setup here. 

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For lights I installed this LED dome light (amazon) to serve as a utility light over my workspace. And some warm colored LED string lights for a les harsh source of lighting. 

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In the future I will be adding more battery power so that I can run a fridge and I will install a Noco On board battery charger so I can keep my batteries topped off when I'm plugged into shore power. 

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Heat:

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I did install a Happybuy 5kw all-in-one diesel heater. But I don't recommend the all-in-one unit for a van. The exhaust port sits inside the van and if it leaks it will fill the van with diesel smoke. I had to modify it completely to make the exhausts sit outside the van and at the end of the day I believe you would be better off with the heater that comes in individual pieces. I am pretty happy with the Happybuy heater itself though. 

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Cooking:

 

For cooking I'm still using my Sterno butane single burner stove. It's been fantastic for me so far and don't see any reason to change right now. 

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For my morning coffee I'm using the awesome $20 Stanley Boil and Brew french press. Full review here. 

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Bathroom: 

I still do the bathroom the classic camp way. Outside...

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