Building Face Frames for the Cabinets in a Van//EP 12 OFF-GRID, Sustainable ProMaster VAN CONVERSION

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Our ProMaster Van conversion is moving right along. Today we’re building the face frames for our upper and lower cabinets. And Kristina continues the arduous task of applying non-toxic finish to all the cabinets and woodwork.

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WATCH NEXT:
~ The First Night in Our Van EP 7 - https://youtu.be/OgEjpIC2kUg
~ Heating and Cooling For Free - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFWHEDkCWKfQPGaMZPRyAsX38gFJmGF0n

~ Taking Off-Grid on the Road EP 1 - https://youtu.be/JVVpy1yNMIs
~ Virtual Van Tour EP 6 - https://youtu.be/NVL0NWYJ7hs
~ Installing the Upper Cabinets EP 8 ~ https://youtu.be/pCt2QoJ4AdA

We’re Matt and Kristina, and we’re converting our ProMaster Van into a part-time home for us and our dogs so that we can take our off-grid lifestyle on the road. As a professional builder and engineer, we’re taking care to make our van conversion as sustainable as possible. Today we’re installing face frames on the kitchen cabinets, the closet, and the clever pull-out compost toilet cabinet. And Kristina continues applying non-toxic finishes to the cabinets and woodwork.

PRODUCT LINKS: (We don’t receive any benefits from these products.)
We share because we love working with them.

NonToxic Finishes Store: http://handcraftedhouse.com/
Safecoat Clearcoat Sealer ~ http://afmsafecoat.com/
Hemp Insulation ~ https://www.hempitecture.com/
Sustainable and Non-Toxic wood products ~ https://www.intermountainwood.com/
Heritage Oil Finish ~ https://www.heritagenaturalfinishes.com/

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~~~~~ Prep ~~~~~
EZ-Cool Car Insulation Kit ~ https://amzn.to/2D2t9rx

~~~~~ Tools ~~~~~
Plusnut Astro Pneumatic Tool 1450 13"  ~ https://amzn.to/3eZ50Q7
Kreg Pocket-Hole Jig ~ https://amzn.to/2XuMQ2J

~~~~~ Solar/Electrical ~~~~~
Inverter - AIMS Pure Sine, 2000 Watt ~ https://amzn.to/39TJDhY
Samlex Solar SEC-1250UL SEC-UL Series 12V Battery Charger ~ https://amzn.to/2PqNlXc
DC Battery Charger - Renogy ~ https://amzn.to/3k7PeGp
SmartSolar Charge Controller ~ https://amzn.to/2ERyZwT
12V DC Switch for LED lights ~ https://amzn.to/31i4KXr
RV Power inlet ~ https://amzn.to/33sT0Em
Waterproof Cable Entry for Solar Panels~ https://amzn.to/3gwG5ok

~~~~~ Lighting ~~~~~
Ceiling Puck Lights - DC ~ https://amzn.to/31xDUuL

~~~~~ Tanks ~~~~~
(Fresh) Water Tank 25 gallons ~ https://amzn.to/31gceKw
(Grey) Water Tank 13 gallons and plumbing kit ~ https://amzn.to/2ENucfP

~~~~~ Pumps ~~~~~
SHURflo Pre-Pressurized Accumulator Tank ~ https://amzn.to/3kiZdJ5
SHURflo Twist-On Pipe Strainer ~ https://amzn.to/2BWuKPp
SHURflo 12V Classic RV Pump ~ https://amzn.to/3i9595q

~~~~~ Kitchen ~~~~~
Sink with cutting board and strainer ~ https://amzn.to/2PqXvXQ
Stovetop - 3 Burner ~ https://amzn.to/31ix6kn
DC Fridge & Freezer - Dometic CRX-65 ~ https://amzn.to/2Pl1fKm
Butcher Block Counter ~ https://amzn.to/2XuMol3
Kitchen Faucet - Moen One-Handle Pulldown ~ https://amzn.to/31mPaKl
Cabinet door Push Catch - Latch for RV Cabinets ~ https://amzn.to/31n1REI
Under-sink Bosch Electric Mini Water Heater ~ https://amzn.to/2XvMUPM
Under-counter water filter ~ https://amzn.to/30pHJ5A

~~~~~ Cooling and Ventilation ~~~~~
Maxxair Fan for the roof of van ~ https://amzn.to/2ELiv9n
Gimbal Fan ~ https://amzn.to/3iaEJjs
Sunshade for Windshield ~ https://amzn.to/31hWg2G
Sunshade for Front, side windows set of 2 ~ https://amzn.to/31ie1yO
EZ-Cool for sides of the van and making window covers ~ https://amzn.to/3kdVZpR

~~~~~ Outdoor Shower ~~~~~
Teak Bath Platform ~ https://amzn.to/33q7xAx
Portable Outdoor Tankless Water Heater ~ https://amzn.to/2XJLqBF

~~~~~ Other ~~~~~
A Retractable ladder ~ https://amzn.to/31dyUes

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