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Van Build Supplies

Van Conversion Supplies

Our Van Conversion Supplies List

Below we share our top picks that you need for a van conversion. We share our favourite electrical items plus appliances and extra external accessories that will take your van to the next level.

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We've complied a list of all the van conversion supplies we wish we had when planning our build. We hope you find this collection of van build items useful and we'd love you to share your van build with us! Good luck and happy van building.

Appliances & Infrastructure

Insulation Board

Kingspan Insulation

Insulation Boards

Insulate your van to keep heat or out while travelling to extreme climates.

Trauma Boiler

Trauma Combi 4E Boiler

Water Heater and Boiler

A must have if you're planning a cold Van Life trip. It keeps the van toasty with three vents plus heats water quickly.

Maxx Air Fan

Maxx Air Fan

Exhaust Fan

A staple for any van build and great for reducing condensation plus it will cool the van down in summer.

Omina Oven

Omina Oven

Portable Oven For a Gas Stove

If you don't have an oven in your van you can always use an omnia.

Foil squares used to dampen sound

DODO Sound Deadening

Sound Dampener

Self adhesive, foil backed sound deadening sheets to reduce noise inside the van.

black 3 hob gas stove, oven and grill

Thetford Hob and Oven

12v Hob, Oven and Grill Cooker

Having an oven in a van is a luxury and one we loved. The smell of fresh bread is unbeaten

silver fridge

Isotherm Cruise Fridge 85L

85L 12v Compressor Fridge

85L is a great size for a van build. This one was large enough for us to keep a weeks worth of food, plus it has a small freezer.

Lagun Swivel Mount

Lagun Swivel Mount

Mount for a Table

If you need a table that can freely move the Lagun Swivel mount is lightweight and durable.

Electrics

solar trickle charger

Solar Trickle Charger

Electrical

A must have for any van build. This will keep your vans batteries charged when you're not driving it as much as you should!

MPPT Charge Controller

MPPT Charge Controller

Electrical

Used to harness the sun. The solar power is transferred to the MPPT Charge Controller.

Two USB chargers for a cigarette lighter in a car

12v Cigarette Charger

USB Chargers

This fits perfectly in a Sprinter and allows us to charger gadgets and phones while we drive.

Victron DC-DC Charger

Victron DC-DC Charger

Electrical

As we drive the van's alternator charges our lithium batteries. An essential in your electrical system

Victron blue smart charger

Victron Blue Smart Charger

Electrical

We have a Victron blue smart charger to allow us to charge our batteries when we are plugged in at a campsite.

renogy inverter

Renogy 2000w Inverter

Electrical

The inverter allows us to use 240v in the van which is a must if you run monitors and laptops.

solar panel

200w Solar Panel

Electrical

A 200w solar panel stretches the roof of our LWB and creates sustainable energy for us to use.

Jump start kit

Jump Start Kit

Portable Jump Start Power Bank

Jump start your van quickly if you ever need to on the road. Start a dead battery in seconds!

Electric Charging Cable

Electric Charging Cable

To Plug Into Shore Power

If you need to charge your van at campsites or with shore power then you need a charging cable.

large black battery

Renogy 100amph Li Batteries

Electrical

We have two lithium batteries from Renogy, which is a great budget friendly brand

eco flow power station

Eco Flow Power Station

Power Station

Make sure you always have power with the Eco Flow portable charger. Great if you're full time off-grid

Plumbing

three tubes for filtering water
Water Filter

3 Stage Water Filter System

Filter water from your fresh tank for safe drinking water.

Soap Dispenser
Soap Dispenser

350ML Dispenser

This is a great way to prevent soap spilling and gives you extra space in your cupboard.

black kitchen tap
3 Way Kitchen Tap

Filtered Tap

A sleek matte black tap with a separate filtered water section.

water gauge
Water Sensor and Gauge

Water Level Indicator

Check your water level with this gauge that features a red or yellow backlight.

water pump
Seaflo Diaphragm Pump

Water Pump

An essential piece of kit to any plumping system. This will provide your water pressure and flow rate.

black sink
Sink

34 x 45 x 20cm Matte Black Sink

This is a great sized sink for a van as it's not too big but can still fit large pots and pans.

Interior

Black rubber matting
Rubber Matting

Stops Rattles

This stuff is amazing! It will stop cutlery, pots and pans and anything else moving around in draw while driving.

Cab Curtain Hooks
Cab Curtain Hooks

Hooks For Cab Curtain

Not only did these hold up our curtain they acted as extra storage for coats and bags.

mini polaroid printer
Instax Mini Printer

Portable Photo Printer

We use this to print our most special memories from our van trips. We hang them in the van as souvenirs of out time travelling.

silver hiking pots with a detachable handle
Hiking Pots and Pans

1.3L Aluminium Camping Set

These are incredibly lightweight!. They come with a detachable handle so they can nest and we've even used them inside our van.

Yellow window cover on van
Window Covers

Insulated, Blackout Blinds

Home made window covers which are perfect for any build. Follow the link and find out how to make your own.

Bracket For Screen
Bracket For Screen

Work Set Up

To hold up our office screen we used this moveable bracket.

Small projector
Kodak Luma 150 Projector

Pocket Projector

A portable projector is a must for Van Life. Cosy up in the van to watch a film on a rainy day or project outside in the summer.

nesting pots and pans with detachable handle
Nesting Pots and Pans

With Removable Handle

We didn't take all the pans from this set as they are heavy, however they nest nicely and are durable.

Black Overhead Handles
Black Overhead Handles

Cabinet Handles

These are great for overhead cabinets.

Office Screen
Office Screen

Work Set Up

If you're working from a van a big screen is a must.

Panda Mattress topper
Panda Mattress Topper

Lightweight Mattress

We don't have a fixed bed so we put this topper over our sofa cushions to create a comfy bed at night.

Round Cupboard Handles
Round Cupboard Handles

Van Décor

We used these round door handles for cupboards in the van.

Extendible Rail
Extendible Rail

Extra Storage

Hanging space is precious in a van and this give us loads of extra room.

blue speckled enamel plates
Plates and Bowls

Enamel Tableware

These are the most beautiful plates and bonus they won't smash as they are made of enamel

Cab Curtain
Cab Curtain

Insulated, Blackout Curtain

We opted for a insulated, blackout curtain held up by hooks to separate our cab and it works perfectly.

BATHROOM

bathroom door that slides across
ROLdoûr

Retractable Shower Door

This shower door is useful for privacy in the van and it squeezes all the water off as we close it.

Scrubba
Scrubba

Hand Clothes Washing Bag

If you need to hand wash some clothes effectively then this little bag does the job!

white composting toilet
Simploo Toilet

Composting Toilet

Simploo is a great budget composting toilet option. They have a variety of sizes to suit your van!

silver toilet roll with suction cup
Suction Toilet Roll

Suction Cup Holder

We have this one in black and it's never fallen off the wall, even on the bumpiest roads.

External

Underslung Tank
Fresh Water Tank

58L Underslung Tank

58L Underslung tank for a Mercedes Sprinter plus filler cap and installation guide.

lights
External Lights

LED Spot Beams

Light up the road and pimp out your van with these external spot light beams

Off road tyres
Rouge Alloy Wheels

All Terrain Tyres

Be prepared for any terrain with Rouge Alloy's off-road wheels & tyres!

We chose these Dometic windows as they had built in blackout blinds and bug screens!
Dometic Windows

Blinds and Bug Screen

We chose these Dometic windows as they had built in blackout blinds and bug screens!

Roof Rack
Rhino Roof Rack

Aluminium Roof Rack

Pimp your van out with a Rhino roof rack. Choose between black or silver and upgrade your vans storage capacity!

Reversing Camera
Reversing Camera

Camera and Screen

See what is behind you with this reversing camera.

bike rack
Thule Bike Rack

Rear Door Bike Rack

Transport your bikes with ease using this Thule bike rack that sits on the van's back doors.

Awning
Moonshade

Portable Awning

Small, portable awning that attaches to the side of your van at a park up. A great alternative to a fixed awning.

Bug Screen
Bug Screen

Side Door and Back Door Screen

In hot climates keeping out bugs can get annoying so this magnetic bug screen works a treat. (Rear and Side Door)

Nomad Wifi
Starlink

Satellite Dish and Router

Starlink is a game changer. We could connect anywhere which made nomadic life a lot easier.

underslung tank
Waste Water Tank

58L Underslung Waste Water Tank

58L waste water tank for a Mercedes Sprinter.

5G Motorhome Wifi
5G Motorhome Wifi

Antenna and SIM

A cheaper alternative to Starlink which is great if you don't rely on fast connection.

underslung gas tank
Underslung Gas Tank

Leisure Gas Tank

Gas tank suitable for a Mercedes Sprinter.

Air compressor
Air Compressor

12v Tyre Inflator

Control your tyres and drive over any terrain with this air compressor. Or pump up your tyres to the correct PSI.

Security

First Aid Kit
First Aid Kit

Personal Safety

This is always something you should keep in your van in case of accidents.

Laptop safe
Laptop safe

Van safety

A place to keep valuables when you may not be in you van.

Europe Driving Pack
Europe Driving Pack

Breakdown Essential

All the things you need to drive in Europe

Van Tracker
Van Tracker

Van Security

For security reasons a tracker is always a good idea.

Fire extinguisher
Fire extinguisher

Personal Safety

It goes without saying you need these. These are the smallest we could find.

Key Lock box
Key Lock box

Van safety

We are ex-DHl and our doors automatically lock so for us this is a must-have.

Window Film
Window Film

Van safety

To protect the weak spots of your van we recommend this window film.

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