Build Plan: Phase 1

Friday, May 30th, 2025

Unfortunately I’ll be limited to so many days per month I’ll be able to work on the van. This is due to my work schedule, as well as aligning my schedule with the person that will be assisting with the build. Some portions of the build I can do solo, but a majority will require 2 people. I’ve broken the build plan down into 4 phases:

• Phase 1: Outer Components & Insulation


• Phase 2: Core Build (Framing, materials, etc)


• Phase 3: Road Ready (Bed, appliances, etc)


• Phase 4: Build Completion

Each part of the build process will be posted as its own post, with a lot more detail than one large post.

Phase 1 (Outer Components & Insulation)

Expected duration: 3 build days
This phase is dedicated to components that are attached to the shell of the vehicle. These are all done at the same time so the wires can be run into the vehicle prior to insulation and the inner shell. Many of these components, with the exception of the Maxxair Fan, will only take 10–20 minutes each to install. The fan and solar panels will take a majority of the time. This includes the following:

• Roof mounted spotlight:
  This spotlight will be used when locating a camping spot at night. The controller for the spotlight will be in the cab of the van.


• Exterior lighting:
  • Scene Lights (side/rear mounted scene lighting for night use)
  
  
• Maxxair Fan
• Solar Panels
• Extra Antennas:
  Several extra antennas will be installed for CB radios, HAM radios, scanners, and GPS.

Future posts will detail Phase 2 and beyond. I don’t expect to begin Phase 2 until July 1st or later.