Remounting the Powered Fan
Our 2023 Transit Trail came with the MaxxAir fan option installed. I didn't really want it (preferred to
Heater / Furnace
Clearly for various environments we need heat in the van. Electric heat is terribly inefficient, so that leaves propane or
Undermount Fresh Water Tank
Ordered the SB Filters 20 gallon undermount passenger side tank. This is our secondary 'three season use' fresh
Awning
After attending the Florida Peace, Love, and Vans event back in Feb (it poured rain all day), we knew we
Gray Water Tank
Bought the Northwest Conversions 20 gallon undermount tank. Called them beforehand as the tank dimensions sure seemed like it would
Water System Design
I'll share the electrical system design shortly - basically it's self-sufficient so shouldn't need
AI Van
Inevitable I suppose, but slightly scary that ChatGPT has now contributed to my van build.
I'm installing the
Exterior Lighting
Added some weatherproof, rugged LED lights to the van. Not thrilled at drilling mounting and wiring holes in the van
Van Floor
The floor does not get proper respect in van builds. It seems like a "yeah, whatever, move on"
Windows
We finally decided the layout enough to feel confident buying windows (sizes, location, type, brand, vendor). Arctic Tern by Tern