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Build order

downsizing

Getting rid of excess material goods takes a long time, and can can be emotionally/psychologically harder than one might think. FIXME

thinking

  1. get ideas from forums, instagram, youtube, etc
  2. consider what kind of amenities you want
    1. bed: material, across the van or lengthwise, dedicated or used for other purposes, mattress ventilation
    2. storage: plastic bins, milk crates, thrift store dressers, built cabinets
    3. water tanks
      1. fresh
        1. pump: manual, electric
      2. gray
    4. cooking
    5. toilet and hygiene
    6. power: shore, solar, house battery
    7. roof real estate: solar panels, fan
  3. sketch ideas for layout on paper or software

mocking up

  1. sit in the space, or measure the space and mark it out in an unused room
  2. use actual gear or cardboard mockups as placeholders to help you understand the layout

roof

this is done early so metal debris can be swept/vacuumed out easily

  1. fan - cut hole, install, leave wiring accessable
  2. solar
    1. install rack or tabs
    2. install panels
    3. install wiring entry point
  3. insulate ceiling

floor

  1. cut any needed holes for vents, drains, etc
  2. body modification - cut any holes for water entry, shore power connectors, etc. Note: traditionally hookups go on the driver's side of the camper.

acoustic dampening

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framing

Framing is done before wiring to avoid damaging wiring.

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wiring

insulating

shakedown, iteration

  1. overnights
  2. weekends
  3. trips

Ideas taken from

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