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 ====== Build order ====== ====== Build order ======
  
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 +===== downsizing =====
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 +[[lifestyle:downsizing|Downsizing]] (getting rid of most of your stuff, keeping useful stuff) is a Good Thing whether or not you ever move into a van. 
 ===== thinking ===== ===== thinking =====
  
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 ===== mocking up ===== ===== mocking up =====
  
-    - sit in the space, or measure the space and mark it out in an unused room +  * Mark out a space on the floor to represent your van's living space.  A corner may work best, so you can also mark the interior height on two walls.  [[https://amzn.to/2UcGSmv|Blue painter's tape]] will remove easily and without damage when you move into your van.  
-    - use actual gear or cardboard mockups as placeholders to help you understand the layout +  * place your belongings in their actual locations in the "van".   
 +  * use cardboard boxes to represent items you haven't sourced yet (bed, refrigerator, etc) 
 +  * This experience tends to be one of the first OMG moments: the physical constraints become very real.  The upside is it may be encouragement to get rid of stuff faster!
 ===== roof ===== ===== roof =====
  
 this is done early so metal debris can be swept/vacuumed out easily this is done early so metal debris can be swept/vacuumed out easily
-    - fan - cut hole, install, leave wiring accessable +    - [[hvac:roof_vent|fan]] - cut hole, install, leave wiring accessible 
-    - solar+    - [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]]
       - install rack or tabs       - install rack or tabs
-      - install panels+      - install [[electrical:solar:panels|panels]]
       - install wiring entry point       - install wiring entry point
-    - insulate ceiling+    - insulate ceiling and cover ceiling if desired
  
 ===== floor ===== ===== floor =====
  
     - cut any needed holes for vents, drains, etc     - cut any needed holes for vents, drains, etc
-  - **body modification** - cut any holes for water entry, shore power connectors, etc.  Note:  traditionally **hookups go on the driver's side of the camper**.+  - **body modification** - cut any holes for water entry, [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] connectors, etc.  Note:  traditionally **hookups go on the driver's side of the camper**. 
 + 
 +===== acoustic dampening ===== 
 +[[http://amzn.to/2pNrQSo|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/5159EpcjctL._AC_US160_.jpg}}]] 
 +  * if desired, [[http://amzn.to/2pNrQSo|add acoustic dampening material]] like Reckhorn ABX.((http://www.promasterforum.com/forum/showpost.php?p=316602&postcount=18))
  
 ===== framing ===== ===== framing =====
- - if you+Framing is done before wiring to avoid damaging wiring. 
 + 
 + - if you FIXME
  
 ===== wiring ===== ===== wiring =====
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