DIY Van Conversion Supply List: Everything I Used In My Custom Camper Van
This is a growing list of all of the products that I have used in my van build. If they are included, they have proved the test of time as a reliable vanlife part or accessory!
ELECTRICAL
Solar panels:
Battery Isolator:
LED recessed lighting:
String lights: 100ft String Fairy Lights
12 Volt Outlet:
12 Volt Switches:
Fan:
Fan Install Putty:
Fuse Blocks:
Fuses:
Batteries: AMG repurposed elevator batteries - Craigslist
KITCHEN
12v Refrigerator:
Camp stove:
Camp oven:
Propane/Carbon Monoxide Detector:
Water Jug:
Coffee Grinder:
BATHROOM:
Go Girl:
Wag Bags:
BEDROOM:
Mattress:
Anti-Condensation Matting (ESSENTIAL for mold prevention):
https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1818021
HEATER
Planar 12v Diesel Heater:
https://planarheaters.com/product/diesel-air-heater-planar-2d-12/
Jerry Can:
Jerry Can Holder:
OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES:
Bike Rack:
Roof Box:
Van Roof Racks (two sets):
ARB 2500X2500 Awning
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Article By Callie Waldschmidt
Callie is a mountain-obsessed skier and mountain biker based in Bellingham, Wa. She’s the founder of Wild Grit, teaching online courses and creating videos for outdoorsy-minded adventure lovers everywhere.
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Hey! I'm Callie.
I'm a mountain-obsessed skier, hiker, and mountain biker based out of Bellingham, Wa. I am the founder of Wild Grit, teaching online courses and creating videos to guide you towards a more adventurous life.
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Hi Callie. I’m am 57 yrs old and just getting started. I just purchased a 1999 gmc Savanah. I have 100 watt solar panel kit way bigger than yours :(. I love your van set up. I am good with tools and can build but how did you learn to do all that other stuff? Lol. The switches and fuses and….WAAAA!!! I have no help. Where do I start? Beyond the wood part I am lost. My van is nice inside so first I gotta make myself gutt it because of course it is not what I need for living in. Was yours already an “empty canvas”? Thank you for any help