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-====== Build order ======
-===== thinking =====
-    - get ideas from forums, instagram, youtube, etc
-    - consider what kind of amenities you want
-      - bed:  material, across the van or lengthwise, dedicated or used for other purposes, [[http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/Thread-Mattress-ventilation|mattress ventilation]]
-      - storage:  plastic bins, milk crates, thrift store dressers, built cabinets
-      - water tanks
-        - fresh
-          - pump:  manual, electric
-        - gray
-      - cooking
-      - toilet and hygiene
-      - power:  shore, solar, house battery
-      - roof real estate:  solar panels, fan
-    - sketch ideas for layout on paper or software
-===== mocking up =====
-  * 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.
-  * 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 =====
-this is done early so metal debris can be swept/vacuumed out easily
-    - [[hvac:roof_vent|fan]] - cut hole, install, leave wiring accessible
-    - [[electrical:solar:gentle_intro|solar]]
-      - install rack or tabs
-      - install [[electrical:solar:panels|panels]]
-      - install wiring entry point
-    - insulate ceiling and cover ceiling if desired
-===== floor =====
-    - cut any needed holes for vents, drains, etc
-  - **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 is done before wiring to avoid damaging wiring.
- - if you FIXME
-===== wiring =====
-===== insulating =====
-===== shakedown, iteration =====
-    - overnights
-    - weekends
-    - trips
-Ideas taken from

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