Graphite Dave
Dave Orton
I will post progress in sections as I proceed. This section is just a general review of where I am headed.
The requirements were:
1. Must be able to park in any auto parking place. (144" WB)
2. Must be as stealth as possible. No exterior indication that it is a camper. Only stuff showing will be solar panel and vent.
3. Must be fully self contained for two people.
4. Must retain enough cargo capacity to be used for utility hauling. (Removable rear table)
5. Use construction methods that are in my skill sets. (80/20 extrusions or equal)
6. Document all work with CAD drawings.
The Sprinter specifications are: (Related to conversion)
1. 144" WB
2. Sliding door and rear doors windows.
3. Espar auxiliary water heater.
4. Rear heat preparation.
5. Insulated windshield.
6. 220 amp alternator.
7. Dark tinted glass.
8. High roof.
9. Rear seat heat ducts.
10. Parametric Special Module. (Did not use)
The hardware selected is:
1. 24" x 32" shower pan.
2. 80 liter Waeco CR80 12 volt DC/120 volt AC refrigerator
3. Sumbeam 700 watt microwave. (1050watt power input)
4. Maradyn cab heater core with 12 v. fan.
5. Custom 8 gallon SS water heating tank. (inside van)
6. Dometic 974 portable toilet. (Permanently mounted inside shower enclosure)
7. Custom grey water SS tank. (under van)
8. Custom 30 gallon SS freshwater tank. (inside van)
9. Water pump. (not selected yet but probably Jabsco)
10. Electrical components. (Details in future electrical post)
11. 80/20 solar panel roof support.
12. Maxxair 6200K ventilation fan.
13. 1 1/2" square 80/20 structural aluminum framing. (actually Futura Industries)
14. APC retractable electrical cord.
15. Rattletrap sound control mat.
16. 1" & 1 1/2" rigid closed cell insulation.
17. Reflectix foil insulation.
18. Great Stuff foam.
19. 3/8" rubber flooring.
I will post each section separately as they are completed. The posts will be Floor, Insulation/walls, Framing, Electrical, Plumbing/Heating, Table/Benches/Bed, Sink cabinet, Tanks, Overhead storage cabinets and an "other" posting to cover misc. stuff.
Hopefully the postings will be useful to others. I have done a few things different than others have done. I would like to thank everyone who has posted information about their conversions. I have gained many good ideas from the postings.
Attached is a PDF floor plan drawing to show what I will build.
Dave
The requirements were:
1. Must be able to park in any auto parking place. (144" WB)
2. Must be as stealth as possible. No exterior indication that it is a camper. Only stuff showing will be solar panel and vent.
3. Must be fully self contained for two people.
4. Must retain enough cargo capacity to be used for utility hauling. (Removable rear table)
5. Use construction methods that are in my skill sets. (80/20 extrusions or equal)
6. Document all work with CAD drawings.
The Sprinter specifications are: (Related to conversion)
1. 144" WB
2. Sliding door and rear doors windows.
3. Espar auxiliary water heater.
4. Rear heat preparation.
5. Insulated windshield.
6. 220 amp alternator.
7. Dark tinted glass.
8. High roof.
9. Rear seat heat ducts.
10. Parametric Special Module. (Did not use)
The hardware selected is:
1. 24" x 32" shower pan.
2. 80 liter Waeco CR80 12 volt DC/120 volt AC refrigerator
3. Sumbeam 700 watt microwave. (1050watt power input)
4. Maradyn cab heater core with 12 v. fan.
5. Custom 8 gallon SS water heating tank. (inside van)
6. Dometic 974 portable toilet. (Permanently mounted inside shower enclosure)
7. Custom grey water SS tank. (under van)
8. Custom 30 gallon SS freshwater tank. (inside van)
9. Water pump. (not selected yet but probably Jabsco)
10. Electrical components. (Details in future electrical post)
11. 80/20 solar panel roof support.
12. Maxxair 6200K ventilation fan.
13. 1 1/2" square 80/20 structural aluminum framing. (actually Futura Industries)
14. APC retractable electrical cord.
15. Rattletrap sound control mat.
16. 1" & 1 1/2" rigid closed cell insulation.
17. Reflectix foil insulation.
18. Great Stuff foam.
19. 3/8" rubber flooring.
I will post each section separately as they are completed. The posts will be Floor, Insulation/walls, Framing, Electrical, Plumbing/Heating, Table/Benches/Bed, Sink cabinet, Tanks, Overhead storage cabinets and an "other" posting to cover misc. stuff.
Hopefully the postings will be useful to others. I have done a few things different than others have done. I would like to thank everyone who has posted information about their conversions. I have gained many good ideas from the postings.
Attached is a PDF floor plan drawing to show what I will build.
Dave
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