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princess_fluffypants [The Weekender]
rv:build [2022/05/26 19:35] (current)
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 Fast and simple, this is as minimal as it gets. You're in a metal box that keeps the elements off of you, and everything else is done in a similar way to backpacking.  Also see [[opinion:frater_secessus:cheap_build|frugal camper builds]]. Fast and simple, this is as minimal as it gets. You're in a metal box that keeps the elements off of you, and everything else is done in a similar way to backpacking.  Also see [[opinion:frater_secessus:cheap_build|frugal camper builds]].
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 By now you're started to think you might like this whole van-life thing.  You're going to spend multiple nights in it, maybe go a little farther and try your hand at the occasional boondock. You're going to start the build and have some tools, and abilities to make more permanent modifications.  A little bit of interior build out can make things feel more put-together. By now you're started to think you might like this whole van-life thing.  You're going to spend multiple nights in it, maybe go a little farther and try your hand at the occasional boondock. You're going to start the build and have some tools, and abilities to make more permanent modifications.  A little bit of interior build out can make things feel more put-together.
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   * Interior   * Interior
     * Factory interior is still great if your chosen van had one, otherwise     * Factory interior is still great if your chosen van had one, otherwise
-    * Basic Plywood on the walls, rubber mats for the floor+    * Basic Plywood on the walls, maybe some rubber mats for the floor
   * Sleeping equipment   * Sleeping equipment
-    * Folding cot or basic platform to get yourself off the floor (this helps a LOT with storage, and having someplace to sit)+    * Folding cot or 2x4 platform to get yourself off the floor (this helps a LOT with storage, and having someplace to sit)
     * Thicker camping pad and blankets, or sleeping bag.     * Thicker camping pad and blankets, or sleeping bag.
     * A real pillow     * A real pillow
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   * Interior   * Interior
     * Maybe a nicer interior with 4-way stretch or wood paneling on the walls, and a finished floor of some kind     * Maybe a nicer interior with 4-way stretch or wood paneling on the walls, and a finished floor of some kind
-    * Good insulation will help with heat retention/blocking, as well as noise suppression+    * Good [[hvac:insulation|insulation]] will help with heat retention/blocking, as well as noise suppression
     * The amount of effort here is very optional! To many people though, being able to look at something nicely finished and decorated can make it feel much more like a "home" Many others don't care.     * The amount of effort here is very optional! To many people though, being able to look at something nicely finished and decorated can make it feel much more like a "home" Many others don't care.
   * Sleeping equipment   * Sleeping equipment
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