I thought I was close to done on design a couple months ago and then went through a significant change. Everything in a van is inter-related, there are so many constraints. I'm glad I'm doing this part in CAD and not in my shop!
With winter here it's time to build it out. Here's a couple views of the updated design. Almost all major components are specified, layout determined, have bought most already. Still some remaining cabinet details before ordering rest of 80/20, Starboard ST panels with CNC machining, and cabinet hardware.
And a view of the kitchen with the shower etc. hidden:
Main drivers on changes:
- Wanted more width in hallway and at the slider entrance
- Want to go a week without any toilet smells, connections, or dumping chores
- Custom tank ideas did not pan out due to cost and an
interfering brace in VS30 4x4s
- Adopted
@gltrimble's 31" Transit bench seat layout
Galley
- moved oven from fridge cabinet to galley so I could lower the fridge and shrink the fridge cabinet depth 2"
- reduced galley from 48 to 45 inches.
- added a
Mini Duo induction cooktop. Two burners, 1800W total, and flat glass in the counter is usable space.
-
Isotemp Slim Square water heater mounted in back of sink bay
- hot/cold and engine coolant lines can route down through covered step area
- To do: finish and order doors, drawers, and 80/20; custom oven and stove ventilation; re-plumb Isotemp Slim Square connects with elbows
Bath
-
Raritan Marine Elegance macerating toilet. Square back, narrow pedestal for more foot room, good reviews on sailing sites.
- Following
@PNW Overlander's Van Wife shower installation, may do the same. Having trouble getting quotes on stainless.
Tanks
- 42g Fresh:
Class A Customs T-4200 inside at left rear as before.
- 18g Sink Gray:
Ronco RVB235 18 gallon sink gray tank fits well in the bottom of the galley, inside heated space.
- 26g Shower Gray:
Custom Roto W-201 in long drivers side bay. 10.75" depth minimizes clearance loss to <1".
- 21g Black:
Agile Off-Road spare tire tank. Uses tire mount, no fabrication or drilling, no loss of clearance.
Heating
- Espar D2 heater under passenger seat
- Isotemp Slim Square water heater in galley
- 1/4" Mini-cell and 1/2" Thermo-lite Tough in floor for minimum height loss, Thinsulate in walls and ceiling
Bench seat
- thanks again to
@gltrimble for his
31" Transit bench seat example
- bought a new removal Transit seat--crash-worthy and with shoulder harnesses, and maximizes aisle space
- mounting on L-track allows seat to be placed either forward (for travel) or sideways (more space when just 2)
Bed
- Adventure Wagon Moab bed as posted previously
- wide height adjustment range with variable width panels