Good morning. Been lurking for awhile. Former Freightliner Sprinter mechanic. I purchased my Sprinter in '14 and am starting to get stuff together for conversion. I've seen many amazing setups so am trying to figure this all out.
Ultimately would like to have the following:
Solar. Definitely off grid power. However, in the meantime (have to buy stuff here and there so can't go all in unfortunately) wondering if can wire up for shore power and eventually integrate solar... assuming having both are possible? For exterior i want to avoid drilling roof as much as possible so if solar done considering no drill panel mounts (realize will need the entry gland and drilled holes for cables). Looking at the Renogy 100w slim panels (46.9x19.7") so not sure if i will have the room to mount lets say (4) panels with those no drill mounts with space to spare for roof fan & potential a/c... maybe a roof rack worth considering? Also, rather than spend $250+ for a ladder, thinking of using the folding down steps which i already own.
For kitchen ideally want induction cooktop & MAYBE convection microwave, no gas. Already own 12" deep cabinets but will need to be modified to fit. I just purchased a new in box Vitrifrigo DP2600 ac/dc fridge for $800 & while it's a "behemoth" by van standards, i couldn't pass it up at that price. Would like a sink & shower setup but don't necessarily need that inside van, so maybe electric water pump & heat. Have a Thetford Curve toilet with the floor mounting plate.
For comfort & entertaining, i have a Maxxair Deluxe. I think that will help tremendously with the humid New England summers and moving all that stagnant air but being an '02, i have factory rear a/c under van so running that with vehicle off is out of the question as its tied into front a/c. Already have dynamat & reflectix. Low on the wish list might be a Coleman Mach 8 type unit (unsure if this can heat also?) I want to have a ceiling mounted flip down TV viewable from bed somehow integrated with vehicle audio system. Ability to charge mult. devices a must. Also led lighting, preferably dimmable.
For bed, i would like to have a removeable platform setup, maybe a tri fold full or queen. Would like to be able to walk from front to back of van and be able to utilize as utility if needed with bed out.
I dont want to sound like im biting off more than I can chew, i dont expect to do all this at once. i know theres a plethora of resources out there so any info or suggestions tremendously appreciated. thank you!
-Jovan
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Ultimately would like to have the following:
Solar. Definitely off grid power. However, in the meantime (have to buy stuff here and there so can't go all in unfortunately) wondering if can wire up for shore power and eventually integrate solar... assuming having both are possible? For exterior i want to avoid drilling roof as much as possible so if solar done considering no drill panel mounts (realize will need the entry gland and drilled holes for cables). Looking at the Renogy 100w slim panels (46.9x19.7") so not sure if i will have the room to mount lets say (4) panels with those no drill mounts with space to spare for roof fan & potential a/c... maybe a roof rack worth considering? Also, rather than spend $250+ for a ladder, thinking of using the folding down steps which i already own.
For kitchen ideally want induction cooktop & MAYBE convection microwave, no gas. Already own 12" deep cabinets but will need to be modified to fit. I just purchased a new in box Vitrifrigo DP2600 ac/dc fridge for $800 & while it's a "behemoth" by van standards, i couldn't pass it up at that price. Would like a sink & shower setup but don't necessarily need that inside van, so maybe electric water pump & heat. Have a Thetford Curve toilet with the floor mounting plate.
For comfort & entertaining, i have a Maxxair Deluxe. I think that will help tremendously with the humid New England summers and moving all that stagnant air but being an '02, i have factory rear a/c under van so running that with vehicle off is out of the question as its tied into front a/c. Already have dynamat & reflectix. Low on the wish list might be a Coleman Mach 8 type unit (unsure if this can heat also?) I want to have a ceiling mounted flip down TV viewable from bed somehow integrated with vehicle audio system. Ability to charge mult. devices a must. Also led lighting, preferably dimmable.
For bed, i would like to have a removeable platform setup, maybe a tri fold full or queen. Would like to be able to walk from front to back of van and be able to utilize as utility if needed with bed out.
I dont want to sound like im biting off more than I can chew, i dont expect to do all this at once. i know theres a plethora of resources out there so any info or suggestions tremendously appreciated. thank you!
-Jovan
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