This was a van built on a 2021 Dodge Promaster 159" wheelbase. The vehicle accomodates the need of the purchaser to operate either as both a mobile work van and a luxury Class B RV. .

We designed this van with the primary ability to operate as a mobile work vehicle and a luxury class B RV. This meant a bed design that opened up to provide front to back cargo space of 144" length of the entire length van to a with of 48". To handle heavy cargo, bikes or kayaks,there is a L-trak system. At the same time we had the the requirement to provide year round living accomodations when connected to shore power. We designed a custom 12V, 200 Watt hot water heater that operates from solar or the van's alternator. Dual chest refrigerators/freezers, 600 BTU AC unit, mutiple appliances, and a custom electrical system are all available. .

Another goal was to eliminate the complex internal electronics with a removable power supply. In place of over $4,000 of custom electronics, we employed an Ecoflow generator system that can be installed quickly by plugging in just three power cords. The system can be charged from 400 Watts of solar power on van's roof, the van's alternator, and a 120V shore power. Because we did not need to build a complex electronics system involving multiple batteries, inverters, custom cable harnesses, solar charges, and more we reduced the overall labor by over 60 hours

To free up space on the roof for two solar panels and two skylights we designed our own two-fan ventilation system. Two low cost DC fans replace two Maxxair units witrh a cost saving of over $900. In addition to the costs savings, the fans consume only 10 Watts of power (versus 80 Watts of a Maxxair fan) permiiting 24 hour operation. Since they operate with one as an intake fan and other as exhaust fan,the entirre volume of air in the van is replaced every five minutes.

Design philosphy:

This van was designed for adventure and daily practical use. . Although walls, floor, and ceiliing are all insulated, the van required a space heater for 4-season operation.. With Laura, the owner wanted the ability to take long-distance works trips in the van, empy it to move cargo, use it as a daily work vehicle or as a Clas B RV.

• 400 Watts of solar
• 120V, 15 Amp AC power system with circuit breakers
• 600 Watt, AC to 12V DC power converter
• 900 to 3600 Watt Ecoflow Generator
• 12V, 200 Watt hot water heater
• 22 gallon fresh water tank
• Fully insulated with 1/2" to 1" thick rigid insulation on walls, floors, and ceiling
• Pressurized water system with indoor and outdoor shower
• 120V portable room-type AC unit
• two 700 x 500mm skylights
• 360 degree Security system.
• Queen size fold out bed

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