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4.9) Solar Charging

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VanBuilder Roadmap
Dodge Ram Promaster Build (by Shaiden)
4) Core Electrical
4.9) Solar Charging

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Preparing For Your Van Build

Budgeting & Expectations

How to Inspect a Used Van for Purchase (checklist included)

Timelines, Schedules, & Deadlines

Tools You'll Need & Tool's You'll Want

Gutting your van

Choose your van build! (6+ options!)

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Van Build Theory

Understanding the Van Electrical System

How Insulation Works in a Van

Understanding the Water & Plumbing System

Kitchen and Living Area

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Dodge Ram Promaster Build (by Shaiden)

Welcome to my Van Build

1) Building the Outer Shell of your Van

1.1) Body Work and Exterior Components Planning

1.3) Air Conditioning

1.4) Installing a Heater

1.5) Solar Panels

1.6) Side Windows

1.7) Rear Windows

2) Building the Inner Shell of your Van

2.1) Interior Intro & Planning

2.2) Sound Deadening

2.4) Insulation

2.5) Furring Strips (framing)

2.6) Ceiling Panels & Lights

2.7) Flooring Installation

2.8) Sliding Door Panel

3) Rear Benches

3.1) Intro to Rear Benches

3.2) Building the Rear Benches

3.3) Center Bench

3.4) Bench Cushions

4) Core Electrical

4.1) Electrical Core Intro and Planning

4.2) Electrical Components

4.3) Shore Power Inlet

4.4) Electrical Layout

4.5) AC/DC Distribution Panel

4.6) Batteries & Monitoring

4.7) Inverter-Charger

4.8) AC/DC Distribution Wiring

4.9) Solar Charging

4.10) Alternator Charging

4.11) System Overview

5) Core Plumbing

5.1) Plumbing Core Intro and Planning

5.2) Plumbing System Components

5.3) Shower and Sink Planning

5.4) Tank Fill Valve

5.5) Drain, Pumps, and Fresair Supply, and City Fill Valve

5.6) Gravity Fill, System Vents, and Fresair Return

5.7) Hot and Cold Connections, Water Heater, and Pump Wiring

5.8) Rear Shower Box Mount

6) Bathroom

6.1) Bathroom Intro and Planning

6.2) Frame and Plumbing

6.3) Liner, Pan, and Drain

6.4) Tile Backerboard

6.5) Shower Tile

6.7) Shower Fixtures

6.8) Shower Door

6.9) Shower Led Strip

7) Kitchen

7.1) Kitchen Intro and Planning

7.2) Cabinet Planning

7.3) Toe Kick Frame

7.4) Base Cabinets

7.6) Drawers and Doors

7.7) Fridge, Stove, and Sink Planning

7.8) Kitchen Countertops

7.9) Sink and Stove Mounting

7.10) Fridge Install

7.11) Sink and Faucet Install

7.12) Sink Drain

7.13) Hot and Cold Line Connections

7.14) Cabinet Ventilation

7.15) Filtered Water

8) Closet and Upper Cabinets

8.1) Intro to Closet and Upper Cabinets

8.3) Upper Cabinets

8.4) Latches and Handles

9) Finishing Touches

9.1) Intro to Finishing Touches

9.2) Heater Vent Box and Control Pillar

9.3) Privacy Curtain

9.4) Flooring and Trim

9.5) Sliding Door Trim and Control Pillar

9.6) Window Frames and Switches

9.7) Interior Painting

9.8) Swivel Table

9.9) Cushions and Window Inserts

9.10) Mosquito Nets

9.11) Popular Upgrades

9.12) Van Build Complete

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Mercedes Sprinter Van Build (by Scott Adamson)

Solar and Electrical

Walls and Ceiling

Planning the Kitchen

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Ford Transit Van Build (by Nate Murphy)

24 Exclusive Video Guides

Bonus: Harriet’s Small Van Build

Wire Sizes and Type

Choosing my Van

Attaching the panel to the roof

Layout and Design

Mains power; MCU, RCD, Charger & Invertor

Additional Features

Phases and ordering

Installing a window

Fixings and Wiring set-up

FAQ & Build Advice

Parts and bill of materials

Finishing touches

Preparation stud-work

Bulkhead – Slider

Building your internal structures

Installing a roof vent

Installing an Extraction Fan

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Iveco Daily EU Van Build (by Mitch Cox)

1) Buying my Van

2) Designing my Van (with Sketchup)

3) Installing a Subfloor & Fixing Rust

4) Installing Windows (for ventilation)

5) Insulating my Van (for warm climates)

6) Stylish Walls on a Budget

7) Making a Skylight for under $60

8) Framing, Update, and Advice

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Chevy Express 1500 Van Build (by Jayme & John)

Planning & Designing

Gutting our Van

Insulating our Van

Ventilation – Installing a Fan

Our Solar Electrical System

Mounting Solar Panels

PVC Solar Mount

Installing a Smart Battery Isolator

Preventing Mold in our Van

Installing Laminate Flooring

Cedar Plank Ceiling

Staining Our Interior

Water & Plumbing System

Storage Tour & Ideas

DIY Kitchen Cabinets

Our Approach to Showers & Toilets

Tips, Tricks, Advice & Mistakes

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Dodge Sprinter Van Build (by Peter Thuli)

Van Conversion eBook

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Life on the Road

Tips and Tricks

Financial Freedom

Financial Freedom: Income

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