This van was a dream of mine for many years. After 2 years+ of research and planning, I built this from scratch during the pandemic over the course of 9+ months for my family to travel in and expore. The van was purchased used and was a storage/transport van. It was empty in the back.
Every detail of this van was planned with care, research and input from high end builders around the world. This was built for my family, not to sell for profit so you know it was done correctly with higher end materials. I was also used over that last couple years to travel all over the States. So it has been tested, upgraded, meticulously maintained and taken care of.
“Frosty the snow van” as my kids call it, is literally ready to drive home or on your adventure as is. Everything on this van works. I just did the 100,000 mile service, fan belt was even replaced as it looked worn to me. Had tires inspected last week and replaced one tire that was worn. All others were 10/31″ tread or above at Discount Tire.
We love this van, and hope that it can go to a new home that will take it on even more amazing adventures.
Here are some of the features:
Custom insulation all around (Havelock wool inbetween two sheets of reflectix)
Seats 4 (with DOT seat belts)
Ford Transit OEM SeatFord Transit OEM Seat for second row
Seats 10+ if you include the golf cart seat belts on bench seats in rear (6 belts none DOT approved)
Sleeps 4 comfortably
Bottom bed: 68″ wide X 73″ tall (if you are taller than 6 ft your feet can hang over)
King sheets and comforter included
Top bed: 58″ wide x 59″ tall (if you are taller than 5 ft your feet can hang over, as both my kids do)
Queen sheets and comforter included
Bosch Electric 4-Gallon Instant Mini Heater (hot showers for everyone)
Full bathroom with Shower
SEAFLO 3.0 GPM upgraded pressure pump (your wife can even wash her hair as you drive down the highway)
Insignia 24-Inch 1800p HD Smart TV (brand new replacement)
Greystone 21″ RV Oven and stovetop (propane is tested, but we never used it so its new)
700W Microwave
Coleman Mach 3 Plus Air Conditioner, 13.5K BTU, Artic
I added soft start kit so you wont trip breaker from intial spike
I also added heatstrip heater option (I don’t think it’s efficient so I will throw in the Auzkin Portable Ceramic Space Heater that I like and used in the van)
HiSense 3.3cu-ft Mini Fridge (I had a high end Dometic that was awful and broke constantly and I replaced it a year ago and this this has been bulletproof, note that it is scratched on the front on the stainless panel)
Electrical outlets throughout
USB outlets throughout (for charging phones, iPads, etc)
Ambient accent RGB LED lighting throughout (every sleep spot has a red light option to not wake others)
Nature’s Head Self Contained Composting Toilet (actually never used a single time for number 2)
Custom large cupholders all around for Yetis or Larger hiking bottles
Foot/shoe washing quick connect faucet (can be used with hot or cold water outside van without stepping in to rinse off from beach or even take quick shower outside)
Storage everywhere
Custom cedar ceiling
Water-proof laminate wood flooring
Custom Headliner shelf with faux cross-stitched leather
Lagun Kitchen table with swing arm mounts
2 x MaxxAir 6200K fans with smoke lids, thermostats, and manual opening (if you turn one on inlet and other on exhaust you can move a ton of air through this thing)
All recessed LED puck lights throughout
2 x Dimmable gooseneck reading lights (each has usb charger on base)
Smoke and carbon monoxide detector
Full SimpliSafe 9 piece wireless system, added glassbreak sensor, and keyfob arm/disarm remote (never used or setup, still in box)
Fully custom tow hitchplatform with lockable steel storage boxes (storage, generator, and propane storage)
Vent fans that kick on when generator powers on to ensure cooling in storage box
CR Laurence aftermarket windows all around (two rear sides are T-vent)
33 gallon fresh water tank (showers for all)
14 gallon grey water tank
Electronics:
4 x 100ah Battle Born LiFePO4 Batteries
2 x 170w Rich Solar Solar Panels
1 x 200w Rich Solar Solar Panel (my third was hit by tree branch and broke, so I just replaced it and you get a brand new one)
Victron MultiPlus 3000VA 12-Volt Pure Sine Wave Inverter 120 amp Battery Charger
Victron Energy 200/200 amp Digital Multi Control Panel GX (allows remote switch for entire multiplus inverter system so you never have to open the rear hatch)
QWORK Battery Monitor Voltmeter Ammeter (relocated to be visible from drivers seat if you turn around so you can see battery percentage as you drive)
Victron Energy Interface MK3-USB (VE.Bus to USB) (so you can change settings on laptop if needed)
Westinghouse 4500 uper Quiet Portable Inverter Generator, Remote Electric Start with Auto Choke (you be driving down the highway and remote start then generator from your key chain to turn on rear AC, heat, or charger the batteries if cloudy and solar isn’t enough)
Custom wiring and electrical layout designed in part by Nate from EXPLORIST.life
12V and 120V sides (every wire is labeled and extra fuses are included)
Rear electric system is completely separate from the front to not wear engine or engine electronic components, no alterntor charging on purpose
EPEVER MPPT Solar Charge Controller 40A w/ MT50 Remote Meter
Aootek Solar Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights x 4 (with magnetic strips to attach to outside when camping)
Interior switch to dump grey water
Custom cooling fans for electronics closet
I do drive this throughout the week, so mileage will go up
