====== Build order ======


===== downsizing =====

[[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 =====

    - 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