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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,
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
sit in the space, or measure the space and mark it out in an unused room
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
fan - cut hole, install, leave wiring accessable
solar
install rack or tabs
install panels
install wiring entry point
insulate ceiling
floor
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.
framing
wiring
insulating
shakedown, iteration
overnights
weekends
trips
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