Electrical System - Part 1
By far the most complicated system for the van is the electrical design. Harking back to the original goals, it
Digital Rear View Mirror
One problem with building out the interior of the van for camping adventure is it rather obstructs the rear view
Slider Door Step Entrance
I hated the Ford plastic slider step. Mine always seemed to be at a 5 degree slant to the outside,
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