The kit for living in a van full-time. A roof fan and insulated window covers, a 12V electrical system (LiFePO4, solar, inverter), a fixed bed with storage, a galley kitchen and water system, a diesel/propex heater, and a toilet. Build it once, live in it for years.
Plans
Choose a plan that fits your needs and budget
Item List
6Climate & Power
2 items
Build
2 items
Heat & Toilet
2 itemsPlan Totals$4,700
Climate & Power
2Total$4,700
FAQ
Common questions about this kit
Roof fan over open windows?
Yes — a powered roof fan (Maxxair) pulls air through the van, controlling condensation and temperature. Without one, a van is a damp, stuffy box.
LiFePO4 house battery?
Yes — LiFePO4 is the van standard: deep cycles, light, safe, and you can use most of the capacity. Pair with solar and an inverter for a real off-grid electrical system.
Heater for a van?
Yes for four-season use — a diesel or propane heater keeps the van warm without running the engine. A game-changer for cold-weather van life; install and vent it correctly.
Composting toilet?
For full-time, yes — it separates liquids and solids, needs no water or black tank, and you empty the solids every few weeks. The right choice for long-term van life.
User Reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Full van-life build and my RV kit share the roof-fan-and-LiFePO4 religion — a diesel heater is four-season van life. Composting toilet is the right long-term call, agreed.