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LUXURY VAN TOUR - our dream off-grid van

November 5, 2023 · 23 min · 50K views

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A custom-built all-wheel drive Ford Transit camper van features a 2-inch Van Compass lift kit, oversized wheels, and a Flatline nudge bar equipped with amber fog lights and high-intensity driving lights.1:17 The exterior includes 580 watts of Rich Solar panels, a Nomadic 3000 DC air conditioner, and a WeBoost antenna.6:16 The rear garage houses two 270 amp-hour Battle Born GC3 batteries wired into a 24-volt system with Victron components, alongside a 20-gallon water tank and electric water heater.4:52 Interior amenities include an induction cooktop, a full-size sink, a composting toilet, and Arctic Tern dual-pane acrylic windows.11:14 Storage utilizes modular Peak Design packing cubes in upper cabinets and Unaka bike mounts in the garage.3:26 The walls consist of birch plywood finished with black L-track, insulated with thin-slit material and Lizard Skin.17:06 The platform bed features a custom-cut Tochta mattress.16:13 The build prioritizes electrical capacity for off-grid living and event support.

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