First Night in our VAN ~ BUILDING the BED //EP 7 OFF-GRID ProMaster Van Conversion

We did it!
The bed is finished and we are headed out to sleep in our van for the first time.
Matt also finished the solar/electrical system and we have power to the fan.
Follow along as we build out our ProMaster Van to take our off-grid lifestyle on the road.

RESOURCES
If you want to know more about sustainable building and lifestyle, grab your free download and check out the book about how I designed and built a self-sustaining home in Colorado.

🌻 FREE PDF Download: The Six Essentials of a Sustainable Home Plus Bonus - the Before You Buy Property Checklist:
https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/SixEssentials

📘 BOOK Twisted Oak: A Journey to Create a Self-Sustaining Life and Home by Kristina Munroe PE
https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/book

💻 Module 1 of Pipe-Dream to Plan - available now:
https://www.sustainablehomeresource.com/

Product Links:
(More links to come as we build out our van.)

Hemp Insulation ~ https://www.hempitecture.com/
Blue Pine T& G (Beetle-Kill Pine) ~ https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sierra-Pacific-Industries-6-in-x-96-in-Blue-Stain-Pine-Tongue-and-Groove-Siding-168BSTG/207187239
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

MORE ABOUT US
I’m Kristina Munroe. I’m a structural engineer, author, and consultant.

In 2010 I moved my two young sons back to my hometown of Durango, Colorado to build an off-grid home and to start a new life. Along with a talented carpenter, and a couple of helpers, we built a small solar-powered home we lovingly named Twisted Oak. This magical home is not only beautiful, whimsical, and fun, but it heats and cools itself, generates its power, collects and heats its household water, and manages its waste in an environmentally responsible way.

When Matt and I met and fell in love, he eagerly embraced Twisted Oak and our off-grid lifestyle. He brought his amazing talents as a carpenter, builder, and electrician. He added his vision to our home, making it even more wonderful.

Whether building a home or creating a life in a van, the basic principles hold true. Considering nature in your design will result in a more functional, and healthy home for you and the planet.