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Van build!!

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Nick Hanson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 10

Hey guys hows it going, i am just moving into a e350 extended after living in a ford focus. I bujlt out most of it with the skills that i had . I was wondering if anyone during these trying times would lend a hand with some cabnet building. Im also looking for some type of solar system that wouldnt be to expensive. Also if anyone has batteries or any parts that i could sourse i would love the help. Any kind of support or guidance would help me a bunch. Feel free to reach out id love to talk about things that i could do better!

Phil Lauffen · · Innsbruck, AT · Joined Jun 2008 · Points: 3,113

There are two general paths:

1) The cheaper DIY:

This guide covers it all pretty well: https://www.traipsingabout.com/2014/04/21/solar-panels/

Just use a golf cart battery for storage, get an inverter and plug your devices into that.

Pros: Certainly possible to get a 200W solar system for cheaper than a packaged solution. Also you get to learn a lot.

Cons: You have to worry about fusing and ventilation yourself

2) Goal Zero or similar:

https://www.goalzero.com/shop/kits/goal-zero-yeti-400-power-station-boulder-100-briefcase-solar-kit/

Pros: Plug and play, a lot of versatility for how you charge, etc.

Cons: Expensive. Also, the power station is pretty easy for someone to just walk away with.

Christopher Payan · · EL PASO, TX · Joined Jun 2009 · Points: 141

Send me your email. I'd be happy to offer some suggestions. We've built out a few vans.

Sawyer W · · NH · Joined May 2018 · Points: 0

best suggestion for cabinets:
1) learn to use a square and 

2) use cardboard templates to fit the shelves
Nate Gross · · Berthoud, CO · Joined Jul 2013 · Points: 0

Drop me a line, let me know what ya need.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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