Design Thoughts
The basic design philosophy for my build is to create a comfortable camper for long and short trips, but not for sleeping in every night for an extended period.. then again....
On our first trip, we went for 3 weeks from CT to FL and back. Took about 6 days to get to FL, camping for one night in York PA at the Fairgounds where we were attending a large model train meet. About a week later we camped two nights in Ft Wilderness at WDW. Then on the way home during week 3, we camped for two nights at a County Park in Charleston. For us, this would be a typical trip, and suggests the projects included (and not included) in my DIY conversion. At each location, we only used an extension cord to hook up some 120VAC. No pipes, no hoses, etc.
Basic "wants list":
No propane tanks
No water or waste tanks
No heat (except for the van heater, and perhaps a portable electric space heater)
No air conditioning
Wants:
Two couch beds
Kitchen cabinet
Portapotti in private area
12v Refrigerator/Freezer
Storage for hanging clothes plus suitcases
12v TV& DVD combo
Ham radio installation with antenna options
Hitch
Ability to carry plywood sheets and 2x4's
Windows all around
AC outlets in various places
12V DC outlets and USB outlets in various places
12V battery bank inside the van ( 2 AGM batteries, plus inverter)
Table for eating, etc
Lighting
Steps
Fan
GPS
Other considerations:
Quick changeover from couches to beds
Private toilet dressing area
As much storage as possible!
Most cabinetry to be removable so I can move large stuff if needed.
The basic design philosophy for my build is to create a comfortable camper for long and short trips, but not for sleeping in every night for an extended period.. then again....
On our first trip, we went for 3 weeks from CT to FL and back. Took about 6 days to get to FL, camping for one night in York PA at the Fairgounds where we were attending a large model train meet. About a week later we camped two nights in Ft Wilderness at WDW. Then on the way home during week 3, we camped for two nights at a County Park in Charleston. For us, this would be a typical trip, and suggests the projects included (and not included) in my DIY conversion. At each location, we only used an extension cord to hook up some 120VAC. No pipes, no hoses, etc.
Basic "wants list":
No propane tanks
No water or waste tanks
No heat (except for the van heater, and perhaps a portable electric space heater)
No air conditioning
Wants:
Two couch beds
Kitchen cabinet
Portapotti in private area
12v Refrigerator/Freezer
Storage for hanging clothes plus suitcases
12v TV& DVD combo
Ham radio installation with antenna options
Hitch
Ability to carry plywood sheets and 2x4's
Windows all around
AC outlets in various places
12V DC outlets and USB outlets in various places
12V battery bank inside the van ( 2 AGM batteries, plus inverter)
Table for eating, etc
Lighting
Steps
Fan
GPS
Other considerations:
Quick changeover from couches to beds
Private toilet dressing area
As much storage as possible!
Most cabinetry to be removable so I can move large stuff if needed.
