DIY Van Build Shop
Below you will find the items I use everyday in my own van and all the things I get asked about the most. You will also find a van build cost summary reference sheet at the bottom.
Dometic Portable Toilet, 2.6 Gallon
Pop-up Counter Hinge
Bosch Electric Mini-Tank Water Heater 2.5 gal
Gold Kitchen Faucet with Pull Down Sprayer
Renogy 2000w Inverter
Drawer Latch - 2"
Stainless Steel
Flush Pull Hatch
Fresh Water RV Fill Hatch Inlet
Outdoor Shower Faucet with Quick Connect
Flame King 2 Burner RV Stove
Cabinet Push Button Latch
Fresh Water Tank, 16gal
Wood Polish & Conditioner
Wood conditioner used on countertops and ceiling
Recessed
Super Slim LED
Ceiling Lights, Warm White (White)
Cabinet Gas Strut for Lift Support
Hose Shut Off Valve
Makes filling up your water tank with a water hose WAY EASIER when you’re by yourself.
Self-leveling Lap Sealant
Great for sealing any seams exposed to outdoor elements (Installing fan, windows, etc)
The Things you Won’t Find on Amazon:
Renogy Solar Kit
300 Watt Solar Kit with 2x GEL Battery 12 Volt 200Ah. Shop via Heartwood Custom Van website to find a 10% discount code for your Renogy purchase.
Isotherm – Cruise 85 Stainless Steel Fridge
Purchased from West Marine. Love this fridge!
Cedar V-Planks (Ceiling) - Home Depot
1/4 in. x 3-1/2 in. x 96 in. Cedar V-Plank (3-Pack Per Box). I used 2 boxes for my ceiling (in a 144WB Sprinter).
Tough Lock Rigid Core Vinyl Flooring
I used 3 boxes of flooring for the 144 Sprinter.
Baltic Butcher Block Birch Kitchen Countertop 8ft
Purchased from Lowes. I purchased the 8ft slab because it was not as wide as the 6ft slab.
Drawer Slides
Blum drawer slides, Blum cabinet hinges + mounting plates from Build.com
Heavy Duty Slide for Pull-out Table
Slider for center pull out table used as a workspace and kitchen table
Accent Wall -
Copper Aluminum Sheet Metal
Easy cleanup around stove and kitchen area
Sherwin Williams Paint
Clear coat used on drawers and natural wood
Sherwin Williams Paint
White paint for walls and upper cabinets
Sherwin Williams Paint
For lower cabinet and accent areas
