Van

Projects

• Diesel Heater

• Ventilation Fan

• Insulation

  • 3M Thinsulate Insulation - SM600L
    • ~55 sq ft
    • find good price and buy
      • van life outfitters - $430
  • 3M 90 Spray Adhesive
    • find good price and buy 3 large cans
  • tools needed:
    • Pro fabric scissors

• Electrical System

• Bed platform

  • queen size mattress should fit.
    • test with guest room mattress
  • buy cross bars from ikea
  • how to mount to wall?

• Internet

I went with the Starlink Mini for internet. it works with DC power.

• Mount in cab or on roof rails?

• Window covers

  • windshield
  • driver/passenger
  • rear

• Electrical

  • use Posi-tap PTA1218M for creating branch circuts. Dont need to cut the wire to make branch circuits.
  • use Deutsch DT 2 pin connectors for removable lower amp connections (13amp rated). or wago lever nuts.
  • make everything servicable
  • edge protection TRIM-LOK 9/16" LEG to cover sharp edges
  • use different color split loom sleeving for wires of different purposes. ex. white for lighting, blue for accessories, etc.
  • label all wire runs
  • use the Blue Sea systems circut calculator to determine wire size. you can always go larger for wire.
  • wing zip ties for securing wires to factory holes in van walls.
  • use a pick tool to undo hard to reach wire clips

raw notes

• rust prevention paint - rust bullet
• get a size 1 center hold bit
• get a chamfer bit
• use marine grade materials for most things. wire, fasteners, components, etc.
• buy some edge clip zip tie mounts
• tools video?
  • Best hole saws
    • T413 AEROSPACE - expensive
    • Rock hard 10TPI
  • trim removal tools - maybe GOOACC 8pc kit
  • Heat gun - Ryobi? or corded
  • label machine - brady m210 - overkill but nice product
  • rivnut setter - pull type better for no spinning - Astro PRN1 reccomended but is pneumatic and requires compressor. electric verson?
  • electric caulking gun - ryobi for my battery system
  • Adjustable power supply - 30VDC 20AMP max - test your circuts before the house battery goes in and walls go up.
  • crimping tools
    • general crimp/cut - wirefy 8pc set
    • lug connections - temco th1818
    • DT barrel crimper - gianneer 18-14awg
  • airsaw - good for cutting holes in van. pneumatic though. can just use jig saw.

-Battery disconnect

• let the van sit for 20 mins after engine is off before disconnecting battery

resources

• Sprinter Source
• Moonraker Design Co youtube channel