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A 2018 Ford Transit diesel dually with a 148-inch extended wheelbase serves as a self-converted camper van featuring a 6-foot-7-inch interior height.0:58 The electrical system centers on a Victron Cerbo GX, supported by 620 watts of solar panels, four 100-amp-hour Dakota Lithium batteries, and a 3000-watt inverter.3:12 Charging options include solar, a 12/12-50 DC-to-DC charger, and shore power.3:27 A flat-mounted Starlink system provides mobile internet, while a 35-gallon Northwest Conversions water tank sits over the wheel well.2:11 The interior layout includes an elevated dinette that converts into a queen-size bed, a kitchen with a farmhouse sink and propane stove-oven combo, and a bathroom equipped with a Laveo dry flush toilet and a tiled shower.4:14 Climate control relies on two MaxxAir fans and a diesel heater.10:23 Exterior modifications include an Unaka Gear Co roof rack, Arctic Turn awning-style windows, and all-terrain tires.1:51 Proper storage planning, such as using plastic spice containers instead of glass for rough roads, prevents damage during travel.8:01

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