Introducing Arthur VanGo – 2022 Promaster 2500 High Top Custom Build by adVANture Co in 2022.
I got into van life as a travel ICU nurse looking to get on the roads and explore after working through Covid. Looking to settle down now and want to pass along this wonderful van who’s been my adventure companion for the past 4 years. I’ve landed in my dream job and do not give Arthur the adventures he’s build for, and I’m looking to pass him along to his next adventure buddy.
We built the interior to be a log cabin on wheels with a stealth camper exterior. I was looking for a van that I could travel around and explore the country between travel contracts and on my days off, but when I was working at the hospital, when I got off work and got into my van, I was able to feel like I was back out in nature even if I was parked in a parking lot. Whether you’re parked on some BLM land or in a rest stop, the interior design was meant to keep you connected to nature during the hustle and bustle of life, while easily blends in with other cars when in urban environment. So camping trips into cities are just as manageable as getting out into National Forest areas.
I intentionally went with the Promaster 2500 for comfort and maneuverability (it drives just like a truck so you don’t need a big parking spot) yet capable on dirt roads for camping adventures. The MPG is the only down side of the build, but the 22gal gas tank gives you 350+ miles per refill. FWD makes it very manageable in slick road conditions and capable getting down dry dirt roads like The Golden Road in Northern Maine. It’s no 4×4, but with good tires and sound judgement, you can get anywhere you want. Snow-tires in the winters got me to all the ski resorts I wanted, and thankfully if you get snowed in with no where to go…if only you had a nice warm cozy cabin parked in the parking lot with nowhere to go…
Build details: In the photos is the full build details from adVANTure Co who did the great work. Happy to answer questions as they come.
Highlights: All work done by master electricians and plumbers. Vapor protection layer with 3M insulation for both heat, cold and sound insulation. I worked mostly night shifts and could sleep like a baby during the day. 2 100amp Renogy lithium ion batters. Marine grade Xantrex AC/DC inverter for power. 30amp shore power plug on the driver side exterior.
Interior details:
-Pine tongue-in-grove panel with custom cabinetry. The wood speaks for itself and the pine needle green helps blend in with the forest or remind you of green in a city. 8 LED puck lights, 6 in roof and 2 under cabinets with dimmer switches for bright lights or cozy warm feeling.
-Memory foam queen size bed. I am 6′ tall and my partner is 5′ 10″ and we both can sleep comfortably with our heads on the driver side wall and feet towards the passenger side wall.
-Back storage: Bed is 42″ high so plenty of under bed storage. This is where the 30gal water tank is as well as 2 100amp hr lithium ion batteries, charged of shore power, 300wt solar panels, or the engine inverter. I’ve had 2 pairs of skies, camping and hiking gear, a mountain bike all stored there with room to spare. There is a door to access it from inside the van.
-The butcher block counter tops blended with the rock splash guard by the sink keeps the earth vibes together inside the van.
-2 burner induction stove top.
-Passenger seat is a 360 degree captains chair with a foldable counter extension which works as extra counter space while cooking or a work table from the passenger seat.
-Behind the driver seat is a bench seat that is the top to storage box that’s 20″W x 22″ L x 20″ D great for storage of gear, dry goods, emergency supplies, etc. Custom built table next to it for meals, remote work, on a hydraulic style base so it can be extended as a table, or lowered down for more bench seating.
-Vented windows on sliding door, window on passenger side by bed, and above the table. Lots of airflow as needed.
-Webasto heater that’s fueled of the gas tank. Same type of heater than 18wheelers uses and keeps you toasty in the winter time.(https://www.webasto.com/en-us/heating/air-heaters.html)
-Drivers side cabinet – Top is a storage shelf on top of Mini-fridge refrigerator on the drivers side before the bed build. No bending down for a chest fridge. Middle is a drawer for storage with a false bottom so you can keep some things out of sight for security. Bottom drawer is the storage for the Porta-Potti toilet which is mobile and can be placed anywhere at your campsite or kept In side.
-Deep sink with 13gal grey water catch with shower faucet.
-Kitchen storage: under sink storage that’s great for cleaning supplies, paper goods, etc. Two drawers to the right of that, one that I use for utensils and below that I use for pots/pans/plates, etc.
-30 gal fresh water with electric pump.
-Shower head connection at the back doors great for outdoor shower or washing down gear.
-2 Marine grade bluetooth exterior speakers. Campfire with tunes when you’re out in the wild just hits different.
-Magnetic insulated window inserts for all windows.
-Magnetic mosquito screens for side door and back door for open door camping without getting bugs in the van.
Vehicle has been maintained per the factory recommendation at Promaster Dealership. Only non-regular maintenance repair was replacing the from sway bar in 09/2025.
Interior To-Do List:
Planned to upgrade the Maxair vent in the ceiling this year and would recommend anyone to do that. I prefer airflow through open doors and rechargeable fans inside so I haven’t used that ceiling fan much. There’s enough space to add a third 100amp battery and could be upgraded to an AC unit if someone wanted to that.
