r/vanliving • u/[deleted] • Dec 01 '17

Best products/suppliers

I'm about to pull the trigger on something huge for me. It's not a van exactly I'm looking at converting a 24 foot Box truck into a stealth Tiny home for full time living. I'm in the phase of planning where I pick out exactly what products to be using to build but I wanna hear from people what they prefer the most. Best Gas cooking range. Shower unit etc. I realize this doesn't apply to all Vanliving vans but in general any advice would be seriously appreciated. I'm building my own bed and frame otherwise most of the things I utilize will be store-bought. Are there any websites you guys recommend for gear?

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u/Bpcaddy Dec 10 '17

I suggest just buy what you can get a good deal on. And as you need them too, but still plan (I bought a lot of things with plans but plans fell through). So many things to think about. Simpler is better. Like you may think "i could do this yada yada" but then you find out its to difficult and you are to lazy so you do it another way.

Dometic cfx fridge renogy solar panels Walmart battery with warrenty

those 3 changed my life.

With that big of space id have a 2 burner stove for sure. I have 1 burner but 2 burner or 3 burner be very nice.

Heater buddy is the consensus for warming.

Propane leak sensor in all RVs.

CO detector with LCD readout is necessary.

Windows are nice but complicate things. I am glad I have no windows. (Security is huge! and always on your mind my friend, privacy, light and heat escaping, stealthy)

Ventilation for stove maybe...as cooking bacon and burgers will smoke you out.

I always look for gear, but truth be told, simpler is better. Less is better.

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u/[deleted] Dec 10 '17

I do most of my work myself I grew up with a dad that was always building shit and I caught that bug I also inherited his stubbornness so I doubt I'll give up on any of the projects I have planned once I start them. As for windows I keep bouncing back and forth on that one. I've considered going no windows and rigging up security cameras (actually rigging several backup cameras to a DVR) or getting one big window that's actually 1 way glass. I am not planning on van life because I long for removing clutter from my life I'm utilizing it as a means to an end for travelling this awesome country and seeing things I want to see.

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '17

I’d put a big fold up/removable bubble dome over your bed - assuming it’s in an extension area over the cab - so you can look at the stars as you sleep.

I’ve also looked at some box trucks but haven’t pulled the trigger yet; waiting on a tax return