This document tracks the components, hardware, and estimated costs for the mobile lifestyle van build.
| Item | Description | Est. Cost | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit | High Roof Cargo Van (Used) | $24,000 | Purchased | 2019, 148" WB |
| Item | Description | Est. Cost | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Battery Bank | 3x LiTime 24V 100Ah LiFePO4 | $2079.96 | Noted | Wire in parallel for 300Ah (~7.6 kWh). $519.99 ea. |
| BMS | Built-in to LiTime Batteries | Included | Pending | 100A BMS per battery, handles heavy draw |
| Standalone Inverter | Victron Energy Phoenix Inverter 3000VA (120V, VE.Bus) | $1,154.30 | Noted | 3000W Pure Sine Wave, No Charger |
| Universal AC Charger | Mean Well NPB Switching Power Supply， NPB-1700-24 1700W | $420.99 | Noted | Accepts 90-264V AC, outputs 24V 40A DC |
| J1772 Inlet Port | Fast&Quiet 32A J1772 Socket | $64 | Ordered | Mounts cleanly to the van exterior |
| J1772 Control Module | Fast&Quiet AVC2 Module | $48 | Ordered | Internal circuit for EVSE handshake |
| AC Contactor | Wengart 40A AC/DC Contactor 2-Pole 2NO, 120V AC/DC Coil | $22.99 | Noted | Switches J1772 AC power based on AVC2 12V signal |
| DC-DC Step Down | Victron Orion 24/12-70A Converter | $118 | Noted | Powers lights, fans, fridge |
| 12V Fuse Block | Blue Sea Systems ST Blade 12-Fuse Block | $61.99 | Noted | Distribution for 12V appliances |
| Item | Description | Est. Cost | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar Panels | 4x Solar Panels (Hyundai 440W Bifacial or similar) | ~$888 | Partially Received | Ordered 4 panels. Received 3 of 4. 1 of the 3 received has cracked front glass (unusable). Awaiting replacement for cracked panel and the 1 missing panel. |
| MPPT Charge Controller | Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 | $194 | Noted | Sized perfectly for 880W input |
| DC-DC Alternator Charger | Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/24-15A | $215 | Noted | MUST be 12/24 (steps Transit 12V up to 24V House) |
| Solar Cable Entry Gland | Weatherproof ABS Solar Double Cable Entry Gland for All Cable Types 2mm² to 6mm² for Solar Project on Rv, Campervan, Boat | $9.99 | Pending | Seals the roof penetration for solar wires |
| Item | Description | Est. Cost | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini PC | GEEKOM Mini IT12 | ~$500 | Noted | Host system for local inference |
| eGPU / Graphics | ASUS External Graphics GC34X-053 | ~$1,500 | Noted | External GPU for heavy AI workloads |
| Immobilizer Bypass | Fortin EVO-ALL Universal Data Bypass | ~$50 | Noted | Required for AI engine auto-start logic |
| Security Cameras | 5x Amcrest 5MP Turret PoE Cameras | ~$250 | Noted | $50 ea. Placed at mirrors, rear step, front dash, and interior |
| PoE Switch | YuanLey 8 Port Gigabit PoE Switch (DC Powered) | ~$40 | Noted | Powers the cameras directly from the van's 12V/24V system |
| Item | Description | Est. Cost | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed Frame & Cabinets | 23/32" Cabinet Grade Plywood | $240 (4 sheets) | Noted | 4 sheets for bed, galley, and upper cabinets |
| Sliding Door | Custom 22x64" door made from scrap | TBD | Pending | Glued together, hollow void filled with spray foam |
| Sliding Door Hardware | 24" Slide (reduced from 28") | TBD | Ordered | Slide mechanism for the cabin door |
| Partition Wall Framing | Framing lumber (2x2s) | TBD | Purchased (6x) | Bulkhead frame and pocket structure |
| Partition Wall Skin | 1/2" Plywood | TBD | Purchased (2x) | Both sides of bulkhead, nailed to floor, screwed to 2x2 frame |
| Partition Wall Insulation | 3/4" XPS Rigid Foam | TBD | Purchased (1x) | Insulation for torsion box door cavities |
| Sound Dampening | Frienda Auto Deadening Mat | ~$50 | Received | Base layer on metal floor/walls |
| Floor Insulation | 0.5" 4x8 XPS Foam (3 Sheets) | $66.00 | Purchased | Placed between floor furring strips |
| Subfloor | 0.5" 4x8 Plywood (3 Sheets) | $146.91 | Purchased | Creates rigid base over foam boards |
| Flooring | TrafficMaster Vinyl Plank | ~$35/case | Noted | Waterproof, durable, and easy to clean |
| Wall Framing | 1x2 Furring Strips (19x) | $31.16 | Purchased | Bolted to metal ribs to create skeleton and floor frame |
| Wall Insulation | ROCKWOOL Safe 'n' Sound Stone Wool | $167.96 (2x) | Purchased | Fills cavities between ribs, handles curves well, soundproofs. Extra insulation. |
| Wall Paneling | 1/4 in. x 3.5 in. x 8 ft. Cedar Board V-Plank (6 per pkg) | $26.98/set | Purchased (10x) | Need ~14 sets (196 sq ft). Lightweight, 8-foot lengths |
| Wood Glue | Titebond III Ultimate Wood Glue | ~$12 | Purchased (2x) | For gluing the T&G grooves to prevent squeaking |
| Item | Description | Est. Cost | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Water Tank | 16 Gallon Rectangular Tank | $108.60 | Noted | Sized for 1 week autonomy (drinking, cooking, sink) |
| Grey Water Tank | 16 Gallon Rectangular Tank | $108.60 | Noted | Placed under the sink to catch run-off |
| Water Fill Port | Spoliaccio RV Water Inlet | $29.70 | Received | Installed on opposite side of J1772 port |
| Water Pump | 12V Diaphragm pump + Accumulator | $69.99 | Noted | Crucial for smooth water flow without sputtering |
| Cooktop | Electric Induction Cooktop | $105.29 | Noted | Powered by the massive 24V battery bank |
| Refrigerator | 4.5 Cu Ft Mini Fridge | $269.99 | Noted | Fits under the kitchen counter |
| Composting Toilet | OGO Composting Toilet | $199.99 | Noted | Agitator and urine separation |
| Water Heater | Electrolux Mini Tank 1.5 Gal | ~$150 | Noted | 120V mini-tank electric heater |
| Space Heater | Espar Airtronic AM2 B4L Gasoline 12V Heater | $500 | Noted | Tapped into Transit's fuel tank |
| Roof Vent Fan | Maxxair Maxxfan Deluxe Smoke | $277.89 | Received | Can be run in rain, essential for airflow |
| Fan Roof Adapter | Hein/DIYvan Plastic Roof Adapter | ~$75 | Pending | Levels out the ribbed Transit roof for the Maxxair fan |
| Garage Exhaust Fans | 12V fans for GPU heat extraction | TBD | Pending |
| Item | Description | Est. Cost | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Adhesive | PL Premium Adhesive | TBD | Purchased (3 tubes) | Glues XPS foam & furring strips to metal (1 original, 2 new) |
| Wood Screws | Assorted Wood Screws | TBD | Purchased | For general framing and partition wall |
| Foil Tape | Aluminum Tape (1 roll) | $15.48 | Purchased | Seals XPS foam board seams |
| Caulk Gun | Standard Caulk Gun | $24.98 | Purchased | Required for applying PL adhesive |
| Cabinet Hardware | Hinges, gas struts, push-to-close latches | ~$65 | Noted | Hardware for upper cabinets |
| Plus-Nuts | 1/4-20 Cross-Nuts / Plus-Nuts (60 pack) | $9.98 | Purchased | Used for bolting furring strips to the van's ribs securely |
| Plus-Nut Setting Tool | Plus-Nut Setting Tool | $22.98 | Purchased | Mandatory for cleanly installing Plus-Nuts |
| Bolts | 1/4-20 1/2" bolts (25 pack) | $8.05 | Purchased | Secures furring strips into plus-nuts |
| Frame Bolts | 1/4-20 Hex bolt 2.5" (4x) | $1.56 | Purchased | Used to fix the wall frame |
| Rust Converter / Primer | Corroseal Water-Based Rust Converter | ~$25/quart | Pending | Neutralizes surface rust and paints cut metal edges |
| Roof Sealant | Dicor Self-Leveling Lap Sealant | ~$15 | Pending | For Maxxair fan and solar glands |
| Sealing Tape | Butyl Tape (1" wide roll) | ~$15 | Pending | Gasket for roof/side penetrations |
| Side/Floor Sealant | Sikaflex 221 or 252 | ~$15 | Pending | Non-sag sealant for side water inlet and floor drain |
| Rubber Grommets | Assorted Rubber Grommets | ~$10 | Pending | Prevents chafing on pipes/wires passing through metal |
| Undercoating Spray | Rubberized Undercoating Spray | ~$10 | Pending | Protects the underside of floor penetrations from road salt |
| DC Wire & Lugs | Marine Grade Tinned Copper (2/0, 4, 6, 10, 14, 16, 18 AWG) | ~$200 | Pending | Core DC system, 12V appliances, plus lugs & heat shrink |
| AC Wire | Marine Triplex or SOOW Stranded (8, 10, 12, 14 AWG) | ~$100 | Pending | Stranded AC cable for 120V/240V runs |
| Floor Paper | Floor paper for templating | $29.98 | Purchased | Used to template the walls |
| Brad Nails | Brad Nails for paneling | TBD | Purchased (1x) | Used to secure cedar planks |
| Builder Square | Builder Square | TBD | Purchased (1x) | Used to cut straight edges |