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van_notes [2021/04/16 20:20] – [Roof Rack for Solar panels] smickstervan_notes [2026/02/15 04:31] (current) – [Body Upgrades] smickster
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   * Have some space to move and maneuver. In bad storms you probably will want some space to do stretches, yoga or just have space to move with another person.   * Have some space to move and maneuver. In bad storms you probably will want some space to do stretches, yoga or just have space to move with another person.
   * You could set a goal to have everything in the van be removeable within a 30 minute time span. Or each "thing" takes no longer than 5 minutes to disassemble / remove.    * You could set a goal to have everything in the van be removeable within a 30 minute time span. Or each "thing" takes no longer than 5 minutes to disassemble / remove. 
 +  * Local Missouri Promaster shop - https://www.eurocampers.com/
  
 ==== Body Upgrades ==== ==== Body Upgrades ====
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   * Van Compass Lift Kit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvNDh5Vi4gU   * Van Compass Lift Kit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvNDh5Vi4gU
  
-==== Windows ====+==== Console Upgrades ====
  
 +  * Stereo - 
 +  * Rubigrid - https://www.bulletpointmountingsolutions.com/products/rubigrid-universal-dash-mount-phone-device-holder-with-3-ball-capacity?variant=40870822084723
 +  * GPS - 
 +  * Cheeseplate for connections
 +
 +==== Windows ====
 +  * Purchased from Van Windows Direct - https://www.vanwindowsdirect.com/collections/ram-promaster-van-windows
 +  * https://www.van.glass/promaster.html
 +  * Van Glass - Universal Windows - https://www.van.glass/universal.html
 +  * CR Lawrence windows 
 +    * https://crlaurence.com/crlapps/showline/offerpage.aspx?Productid=132768
 +    * https://www.promasterworld.com/windows.html
 +    * https://www.dkhardware.com/2014-oem-design-all-glass-look-ram-promaster-passenger-side-sliding-door-t-vent-window-136--fw395r-product-77335.html
   * Motion Windows - large window, sliding screen?   * Motion Windows - large window, sliding screen?
   * Roof Rack - four mounts - no need to drill holes   * Roof Rack - four mounts - no need to drill holes
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   * A lady on ProMaster FB group got some windows (cheap!) from [[https://www.vanwindowsdirect.com/collections/ram-promaster-van-windows/products/ama-solid-glass-van-window-ram-promaster-van-passenger-sliding-door|Van Windows Direct]]   * A lady on ProMaster FB group got some windows (cheap!) from [[https://www.vanwindowsdirect.com/collections/ram-promaster-van-windows/products/ama-solid-glass-van-window-ram-promaster-van-passenger-sliding-door|Van Windows Direct]]
   * Universal Windows - https://www.van.glass/universal.html - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiP0FxeIOJA   * Universal Windows - https://www.van.glass/universal.html - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiP0FxeIOJA
 +  * Window shades - https://autoheatshield.com/sunshade-for-dodge-ram-promaster-full-size-van-2014-2020.html
  
 ==== Seats ==== ==== Seats ====
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   * [[http://www.beginningfromthismorning.com/ford-transit-seats/|Seats in a bus]] but clever transit seat bracket mod - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dWgfbo6Lp8   * [[http://www.beginningfromthismorning.com/ford-transit-seats/|Seats in a bus]] but clever transit seat bracket mod - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dWgfbo6Lp8
   * Awesome clever setup of van benches not worrying about floor ribs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoueTt6oXVc   * Awesome clever setup of van benches not worrying about floor ribs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoueTt6oXVc
 +  * Guy bolts in ford seats makes the brackets flush with floor - http://www.outdoor-wanderlust.com/van-conversion-installing-2nd-row-bench-seat-in-ford-transit/
 +  * https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WO9vVBzOSzI
  
 === Swivel Seats === === Swivel Seats ===
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   * https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suntuf-26-in-x-12-ft-Polycarbonate-Corrugated-Roof-Panel-in-Solar-Grey-101931/100096441   * https://www.homedepot.com/p/Suntuf-26-in-x-12-ft-Polycarbonate-Corrugated-Roof-Panel-in-Solar-Grey-101931/100096441
  
- +
  
 ==== Framing ==== ==== Framing ====
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   * Local "dealer" of ASI lockers? - http://dlneuner.com/   * Local "dealer" of ASI lockers? - http://dlneuner.com/
   * McMaster Carr Plastic Lockers - https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-cabinets/stackable-plastic-lockers-with-tab-handles/   * McMaster Carr Plastic Lockers - https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-cabinets/stackable-plastic-lockers-with-tab-handles/
 +  * Sidio crates - https://sidiocrate.com/products/sidiocrate-bundle-deals?variant=39257791987771
 +  * Locking floor drawer unit - https://www.americanvan.com/stor-king-aluminum-drawer.html
  
 ==== L-Track Technology ==== ==== L-Track Technology ====
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   * https://www.zoro.com/8020-extrusion-15s-72-in-l-15-in-w-1515-uls-72/i/G2130502/   * https://www.zoro.com/8020-extrusion-15s-72-in-l-15-in-w-1515-uls-72/i/G2130502/
   * https://www.zoro.com/8020-extrusion-t-slotted-15s-97-in-l-15-in-w-1515-97/i/G1132187/   * https://www.zoro.com/8020-extrusion-t-slotted-15s-97-in-l-15-in-w-1515-97/i/G1132187/
 +  * https://www.tnutz.com/product-category/15-series-hardware/
  
 === Amateur Builder creating frame out and cabinets in 8020 === === Amateur Builder creating frame out and cabinets in 8020 ===
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   * Attachment for A/C -- Noggle backseat air conditioner tube add-on - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LXT23RU   * Attachment for A/C -- Noggle backseat air conditioner tube add-on - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LXT23RU
   * Nomadic AC - $4,000!! - https://www.nomadiccooling.com/product-page/nomadic-cooling-2800   * Nomadic AC - $4,000!! - https://www.nomadiccooling.com/product-page/nomadic-cooling-2800
 +  * Zero Breeze Lithium Battery A/C - $1800 https://www.zerobreeze.com/products/zero-breeze-mark-2?variant=29545259991142
 ==== Portable Power ==== ==== Portable Power ====
  
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   * Waterport Day Shower - https://www.sportsmans.com/camping-gear-supplies/camp-comfort/showers-shelters/waterport-day-tank-4-gallon/p/1494476   * Waterport Day Shower - https://www.sportsmans.com/camping-gear-supplies/camp-comfort/showers-shelters/waterport-day-tank-4-gallon/p/1494476
   * Geyser heated shower - https://www.geysersystems.com/   * Geyser heated shower - https://www.geysersystems.com/
 +
 +==== Toilets ====
 +
 +There are a few options of toilets. Bucket with toilet-like lid. Cassette, real plumbing with black tank, composting toilet, incinerator toilet.  More? 
 +
 +  * Wrappon - A toilet that wraps it up for you - https://4thdsolar.com/products/wrappon-green-toilet-value-pack
 +
 +I had this idea to drag a light trailer behind the van to use as storage and toilet. It could have its own solar panel, fan etc. Might be kinda nice for some trips. Others it wouldn't matter. 
  
  
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 [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DHy0fTtY2NiqeacYWX42Y6IgW9RwIhp|Vandoit Playlist]] [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6DHy0fTtY2NiqeacYWX42Y6IgW9RwIhp|Vandoit Playlist]]
 +
 +==== Loading Ramp ====
 +
 +  * https://www.harborfreight.com/1200-lb-capacity-convertible-aluminum-loading-ramp-94057.html
  
 ==== Wranglerstar Van Build vids ==== ==== Wranglerstar Van Build vids ====
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