2015 RAM ProMaster 2500 High Roof Cargo Van 159" Long Wheel Base. 3.0L EcoDiesel Inline 4. Uconnect 5.0. FULL CAMPER VAN LIFE BUILD.
BUILD LIST:
Primary Interior Construction
– Killmat sound deadening throughout entire van
– Cedar furring strips and all cedar used behind the finishing
– 11/16 tongue and groove pine soffit throughout
– Mix of merino and 3M Thinsulate insulation throughout entire van
– Double Seat Swivel Base (LHD US / Europe Model) – fully wired to swivel 360 degrees without disconnection
Sleeping
– Full King size bed across the back with storage underneath. 75L x 72W.
– Full King size 3” custom Flexwood latex mattress (doesn’t hold moisture or vermin and breathes) with organic cotton zip on cover
– Custom separate child bunk bed enclosed in rear of van. Curtain to separate entrance. 2 x dual USB ports in rear and hard-wired LED light strip with remote control. 4 x book net in back and child standard mattress.
– Blackout curtains in rear with Adventure Van custom magnetic fitted window blackout covers. VanMade front and front side window shades. Day use reflective Promaster specific windshield cover. Blackout curtains on both side Motion sliding windows on independent curtain rods.
Storage
– 3 large under bed floor mount slider storage drawers with marine latches. 2 accessible from cabin and large rear main accessible from garage
– Full length overhead airplane style cabinets along driver side upper wall, in kitchen and sleeping area, all constructed from 10 series extruded aluminum and bolted into frame. Custom cabinet frames with soft close hinges and gas strut supports.
– Custom real wood under seat storage boxes for each of the front passengers
– Headliner above front passenger compartment that add extra 8 sq ft of easily accessible storage
Ventilation
– Custom Motion windows on both sides of van tinted with slide able openings with bug screens
– Maxx air Fan on roof with wireless remote control
– 2 x clip-on 12v fans with rechargeable USB port capacity
– 12v hardwired 360-degree rotational SIROCCO II marine fan with timer and adjustable speed setting.
Kitchen, Bathroom, Heating and Plumbing
– Eberspacher new generation S2 D2L diesel heater that sips from main tank and has wall mounted control with altitude compensation included.
– Sink that drains into a 10L reservoir or can be routed out custom PVC piping through bottom of van and sealed with threaded exterior cap when not in use
– Custom epoxy poured kitchen countertop rescued from Blueberry farm and stained prior to pour
– 22 Gallon over the wheel well water tank connects to Shurflo pump and Shurflo accumulator
– Undermount kitchen sink with flush mount cutting blocks and black faucet with pump control switch
– Pantry with pull out drawer slide & stainless-steel organizer tray
– Two soft close drawers for cutlery and utensils
– Locally manufactured Nova Kool marine dual compartment fridge freezer 12V/110AC that automatically switches across to shore power when plugged in 4.3cuft
– Thetford 135 cassette potty under sink on custom stainless steel checker plate slide out.
Shower
– Instant hot water propane shower mounted on rear door. Open rear doors and hang shower curtain to enclose area — automatically heats water with propane when water turns on (adjustable)
– all quick click brass/stainless connect and push fit plumbing included
– 11L propane tank that is specific fit for build, mounted in rear of van and routes directly to shower
– All plumbing and wiring to operate systems from rear and front of kitchen (i.e., water pump)
– Floor is easily cleanable, Duracoat varnish with underlying reclaimed hardwood floors.
– RV levelling blocks x 2(Camco yellow)
– Customized jack and tire repair hardware with SS breaker bar
Roof top deck
– Rear door mounted stainless steel ladder
– Roof top deck with treated pine and all flush mount stainless steel marine hardware securing
– Thule 10ft side awning with manual operation and handle
– Thule XT racks x 4 mounted professionally (holds up to 1000lbs)
– All valleys, joints and seams, roof running lights sealed with either Eterna bond tape or Sikaflex roof sealant.
Power Systems / Electronics
– 200-watt solar system
– 100AH Ecoworthy lifePO4 lithium battery with solar charge controllers and Bluetooth monitoring of battery charge and panel amperage through all Renogy systems (12V system)
– Victron Orion DC-DC charger for correct lithium charging from alternator
– Blue Seas marine breakers, bus bars and fuse blocks used throughout.
– Upgraded alternator that more than doubles the charging rate from the engine
– Marine breakers to all parts of the electrical system that you can use to disconnect the starter battery from the house battery (needs to connect to engine charge). You can do this if you’ll leave the van unattended for a while without solar to avoid risk of draining your starter battery if you leave things like fan and engine running.
– Voltage Sensitive Relay that automatically feeds power to battery bank when driving after charge has been delivered to starter batteries and doesn’t allow for reverse drain when parked.
– Tripp Lite 1250w inverter connected to shore power through pig tail and internally wired to twin 110v outlet and dual USB ports
-Main roof dimmable LED lights controllable soft touch wall controller
– JVC KW-M785BW Stereo Digital Media Receiver featuring 6.8-inch Capacitive Touch Control Monitor (6.8" WVGA) / Wireless Apple CarPlay / Wireless Android Auto / USB Mirroring for Android Phones / iDatalink Maestro Ready / HDMI Input / Bluetooth® / 13-Band EQ / Short Chassis
Wheelhouse
– Standard front interior.
– Dash cam and back up camera mounted over front mirror
– Beaded 1/2 seat cover
– Heated front driver seat
– Best AC in the business – freeze you type cold
Other Van Things
-Two full sets of tires upgraded – winter and summer both on their own rims and plasti-dipped black with hubcaps and chains to fit winter tires
-Well maintained. Brought into province from Saskatchewan. Full inspection and regularly maintained by Larson Automotive in North Vancouver. All paperwork available.
– Driver and full-length passenger side ARES running boards
– New front struts (2020)
– New gearbox at 60,000km (warranty)
– New CV axles (2020)
– Front and Rear Sumo Springs added. Stops any sway/roll and level out front of van.
– Includes 2” hitch and ball for towing with wiring harness inside of rear door
– Includes custom Shuttle rack 3 bike system
– Undercoated wheel wells and rocker guards with custom mud flaps
– Garage under floored with vinyl plank for water-proof-ness
– May 2024 Transmission service and fluid replacement
– June 2023 New Zoog ball joints in front end
– June 2023 Reinstall/Service of Eberspaecher Diesel heater by ThermoKing BC (upgrade glow plug and upgrade wiring harness)
– July 2023 new Renogy 200W solar panel
– Aug 2023 new passenger and driver heated, electric mirrors
