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2025_HappySnaps_0402.jpgLet's start with the outside. A 2" Traxda lift kit was installed in the front and rear and could not have been done without my good friend Andrew's expertise.AirLift airbags were added to the rear coil springs to pick up the slack from the weight of the build. Larger than stock Michellin Cross Climate 2 tires were mounted as year round tires that are also legal snow tires.The lift and tires bring ground clearance up to 9", more than enough for unplowed streets and dirt roads!
2025_HappySnaps_0180.jpgInside, a sink with running water and two stovetop burners are mounted into the counter top. A 5 gallon fresh water, 2.5 gallon grey water and 10lb propane tank live underneath. Over six months I've used only half of the fuel!The cabinet also houses a hose and funnel assembly that drains under the van so I can pee without getting out, a necessity in the winter. A sponge rack, cleaning supplies and a propane alarm also live in this cabinet.
2025_HappySnaps_0334.jpgIn addition to three-zone interior lighting, flood lights were added to the tailgate for outdoor festivities. A momentary switch was installed to allow for interior tailgate egress.
2025_HappySnaps_0316.jpgA Vevor diesel heater is mounted under the sub-floor and heats the cabin through a vent in bed frame. Diesel exhaust and fresh air intake are routed outside underneath the chassis of the van. It's incredibly efficent, pulling only 12 watts and costing me probably $20 of diesel all winter.The bed and associated storage is mounted to the floor. Niccolo shamed me into getting proper bedding, so the 4" tri-fold foam mattress is now complete with fitted sheet and down duvet cover.
2025_HappySnaps_0368.jpgThe bed is broken into three sections with flip up doors that form the brunt of the indoor storage space.
2025_HappySnaps_0356.jpgVentilation holes for the mattress were drilled down the center of the bed platform. A small aisle runs down the length of the van between the bed and the cabinets, complete with variable color LED underlighting and extra foot or storage space.
2025_HappySnaps_0199.jpgA BougeRV 30 Quart 12V fridge/freezer convienently fits right between the front seats after removal of the center console. Better yet, it only needs 35 watts to run!
2025_HappySnaps_0427.jpgAfter a scary cut into the roof, a Maxxair Dome Plus vent fan was successfully installed and sealed! It fits perfectly under the roof box and is nearly unnoticeable from the outside. A PWN speed controller was wired in to allow for variable speed settings.
2025_HappySnaps_0345.jpgA trap door under the floor in the rear of the van allows access to the basement, where plentiful storage abounds! When the floor is closed, hooks for dish towels and trash bags are accessible, as well as battery access and miscellaneous storage on the side.
2025_HappySnaps_0319.jpgThe attic is a Thule Force XXL roof box with nearly 600 liters of extra storage space.
2025_HappySnaps_0354.jpgInstead of creating a custom power supply, I opted for a VTOMAN FlashSpeed 1500 power station. Perks include 1.5 kWh of power, 3 AC plugs, 6 USB and 3 12V plugs. It can charge fully from a wall outlet in under an hour, from the van cigarette lighter, or from the 220 watt folding solar panel that lives behind the sink. A full charge usually lasts 4-5 days, using 1.3% of the electricity of a standard home over the duration.
2025_HappySnaps_0388.jpgThe diesel heater control unit is mounted under the 12x14" folding countertop.
2025_HappySnaps_0394.jpgFour cabinets store food, dishes and toiletries. One of the cabinets is further separated into four segments for smaller items. A mirror was mounted to this cabinet but let's be real, it doesn't get used!
2025_HappySnaps_0308.jpgClosing the glass sink cover opens up a ton of counter space! A magnetic utensil rack is mounted next to the light switches with the vent fan above.
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