VAn Build Gillian

VAN BUILD GILLIAN

This was a van built on a 2022 Dodge Promaster standard 159 extended cargo wheelbase. The vehicle was designed to accomodate the need of the purchases to live in the van full time in van. When off grid, the van powers itself from over 600 Watts of rooftop solar panels and 400 Watts from the van's alternator. Hundreds of hours were spent on the detailing of vehicle including matching walls to flooring, installation of three side windows, and a skylight. The van has hot and cold running water, 21 gallon water tank, 10 liter hot water heater and swivel seat on passenger side. The van's galley comprises deep drawn stainless steel sink, multiple drawers, and shelves, hardwood countertop, and a fold-down hardwood counter top extension. With extension up, the counter length is almost 7 feet long.

The major design challenge in this build was to accomodate opposing seats and a large standup refrigerator. As with many of our outher builds, the rear cargo space has a four-segment bed platorm that folds open to premit cargos as large as kayaks while not comprising the van's internal space. In the span of less than 6 days Pro Van Kits fabricated the entire interior of the van using the firm's extensive CAD database and CNC machining skills. .

Design philosphy:

This van was designed for adventure and daily practical use. . Although walls, floor, and ceiliing are all insulated, the van has a Webasco gasoline heater. With Gillian, the owner wanted the ability to take long-distance trips in the van and be a self contained unit powered by 120 Volt shore power; it's an apartment on wheels.

Electronics:

As with our other builds, the van with built with the goal of providing ultimate simplicity and reliability. In place of a custom designed electronics system built on multiple batteries and dozens of components Gillian relies on a single 3200 Watt Ecoflow battery generator. Our custom switch panel routes 120V power from the Ecoflow to van's 120V wall sockets, converts the 120 to 12V DC, and controls charging and external shore power. With a flip of a single switch, the van converts to 100% shore power and Ecoflow starts to charge at a rate of 400 Watts per hour. In addition, easy access to the battery generator provides access to 120V, 30 Amp output, and capability of van being charged from EV stations.

Although walls, floor, and ceiliing are all insulated, the van has a Webasco gasoline heater. With Gillian, the owner wanted the ability to take long-distance trips in the van and be a self contained unit powered by 120 Volt shore power; it's an apartment on wheels.