Conversion Overview
There are really three major points in building out a van.
The first is deciding which manufacture chassis to use. The next is designing the layout.
The final step is selecting the options to be installed.
Basecamp Interior
The interior is going to include flooring, extreme insulation, wall panels, trims, window coverings, and safety items like a fire extinguisher and Smoke & CO Detector. There are different options for the colors and materials.
Batteries
The batteries of the van dictate how long one can run equipment on the van. It starts with a 200Ah AGM battery and more AGM batteries can be added. Another option is to upgrade to lithium batteries. This allows for more power in a smaller package that should have about double the lifespan of an AGM battery. They do have to be stored inside, so there has to also be some room to store in the floor plan.
Lighting
We include LED lighting thoughout the van. There will be dimmable overhead lighting on the ceiling and reading lights throughout the van where appropriate. We also include a porch light on the rear passenger side of the van.
Plugs
There are two of each 12V, 110V and USB outlets that can be placed throughout the van that work best with the floor plan. Plenty to cover most needs, but we can also add additional plugs if more are needed. There is also an exterior waterproof outlet on the rear passenger side. Finally the shore power inlet is typically located on the driver rear.
Water System
The system includes a 16G Fresh Water Tank and 12V water pump to get the water where it needs to go. We also include the galley sink and gray tank along with an exterior shower to assist in rinsing off. There is also a city water hook up on the driver rear along with all the necessary hoses.
- Water Heater
- Fuel fired vs propane
- Comfort
- Heating
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Our included fridge is an Isotherm 100 Classic, but if more space is needed, it can be upgraded to larger ones from both Isotherm and Norcold. For smaller vans or the space conscious, we also have smaller fridges that can be tucked in where needed.