Our Van Build Details + Van Life Resources
Our Self-Built Van
Things-in-our-van List
We love our off grid tiny home, our van Towanda. We have compiled a list of items we used in our build, as well as some of our favorite van life necessaties.
Click on each individual item below for more info. This list is still a work-in-progress and is by no means a complete list of all items. Feel free to contact us by email if you have any specific questions. letsplayrideandseek@gmail.com.
*Disclaimer: the below are affiliate links, so we receive a small commission if you purchase something using our link, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
~ Kitchen ~
Fridge ~ https://www.dometic.com/en/se/products/food-and-beverage/refrigerators/boat-refrigerators/dometic-coolmatic-crx-110-_-79729
Cook Pot with foldable handles ~ https://amzn.to/2Z4W9YI
Fry Pan with foldable handle ~ https://amzn.to/3cCBjnh
Cast Iron dutch oven ~ https://amzn.to/3dPv8MS
Instant pot ~ https://amzn.to/2T8qOQV
Vitamix Blender ~ https://amzn.to/369dGAr
The Tortilla Press ~ https://amzn.to/2Wyvfqj
Bamboo Plate Set ~ https://amzn.to/3638kGK
Aeropress Coffee Maker ~ https://amzn.to/2LuMcLY
~ Plumbing & Water ~
Fresh Water Tank ~ https://amzn.to/366QcMu
Pump ~ https://amzn.to/2WAQmso
Accumulator ~ https://amzn.to/2WY0qKR
Water Filter System - https://amzn.to/2Xrddtp
Black Undermount Sink - https://amzn.to/3lTJwuC
Copper & Black Faucet - https://amzn.to/3lSL1cq
Shower ~ https://www.geysersystems.com/?wpam_id=5
Composting Toilet - https://www.etsy.com/listing/778670899/diy-compost-toilet-in-bucket-urine?ref=related-5&frs=1
~ Electrical ~
BattleBorn Batteries are the BEST, we have 6 of their lithium ion batteries and we are set for power: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=3z
Solar Panels, we have 3 ~ https://amzn.to/2Z3V3MR https://amzn.to/3dRiw7U
Victron MPPT Solar Charge Controller - https://amzn.to/3DTp8zO
Victron Multiplus 3000W Inverter ~ https://amzn.to/3aV8sf0
Victron Inverter Remote Control - https://amzn.to/3BYpHrA
Victron Orion Isolated Charger - https://amzn.to/3jehhVt
LED Ceiling Lights ~ https://amzn.to/2WCkMdM
Mood Lighting (our favorite) ~ https://amzn.to/3fRNVsK
~ Accessories & Misc ~
Ladder ~ https://amzn.to/3fRWJz0
Mattress ~ https://amzn.to/2WBwUeV
Ceiling Fan ~ https://amzn.to/2TaW1Db
Internet ~ https://amzn.to/3bydaNC
Bug Screen ~ https://amzn.to/3cza64Y
Dog food storage ~ https://amzn.to/3dPxrzw
Heater ~ https://amzn.to/3dM7eC2
Towels ~ https://amzn.to/3cAqqTh
Hammock ~ https://amzn.to/2z3vW27
Carbon Monoxide Alarm ~ https://amzn.to/3dRVA8W
First Aid ~ https://amzn.to/3by4pCX
~ Photo\Video Gear ~
Vlog Camera - https://amzn.to/3BWPXCM
Cinematic Camera ~ https://amzn.to/3AV591F
Microphone - https://amzn.to/3jizL7s
Action Cam ~ https://amzn.to/3bCp9JO
OUR SECOND BUILD
OUR FIRST BUILD
VANLIFE RESOURCES
Where to Stay the Night
Sometimes it’s super easy to find a place to stay, sometimes not… for those hard times, we look to our favorite camping resources.
IOverlander - This is the one we use most of the time. You can download it as an app on your phone. It’s a really awesome resource for finding free campsites.
How to Self-Build a Camper Van
We won’t pretend to be experts on the subject and we’re not trying to put together an exhaustive how-to van build. Our website is more focused around our artistic outlets. However when we built out our van, we drew from a lot of research online. Here are other Vanlifer’s websites that inspired and helped us:
Gnomad Home - Build your van. Create your path.
The Vanual - The complete guide to freedom
Far Out Ride - Travel far. Get out. Ride every day.
Randall- A dear friend and personal van build wizard.
Navigation/Travel Tools
Waze - Get the best route in real time with help from other users of this awesome app.
Gas Buddy - This is an app you can download to check for the best fuel prices in your area.
Bring Fido - If you’re traveling with pets, especially dogs, you may find this app useful when you’re in the city.
Van Life Resources
How to build and where to stay the night