The Vanlife CollectiveLonRidge Smokey marine-grade vinyl flooring
Rear door trim
Side door trim
Floor installed and about to install the bed
We like to use Minicell foam insulation for our floors. Minicell is fire retardant, UV stable, hydrophobic, and offers sound deadening for your van. A must for keeping a more stable temperature in all weather conditions.
Panel supports, electrical, plumbing are installed first. The walls and ceiling are just one step in the order of operations in a full build-out.
Addition of L Track with an A/C system.
The Duotone Project
Porthole walls and foldable bed built-in.
The Duotone Project
Tongue & groove ceiling with L Track and two Maxxair fans.
The Racoon Project
by The Vanlife Collective
Three-piece bed assembly
Build custom to fit most common van sizes
Easy removal and easy storage
Includes rails and mounting hardware
Routed corner and edges
1″ Welded steel frame, powder-coated
1/2″ Polyurethane treated ACX plywood
4″ Handle/vents
The Homey Van is ready for a Queen size bed. The bed frame is attached to the L Track installed on the walls. Now the bed can be moved forward or backward depending on your needs. With multiple tracks laid, the bed can even be on different levels.
Three 100 watt panels arranged around two Maxxair fans.
Four 100 watt panels are arranged around a Winegard WiFi booster, skylight, shower vent, and air conditioning unit.
Flatline rack to accompany many components.
Victron
KISAE
Maximize your van’s electrical needs with Solar. Professionally installed and guaranteed solar packages can keep you more comfortable off-grid and keep you powered up longer. There are many variations of Electrical components for every van lifer’s needs. Here at the Vanlife Collective we can help you capitalize on all of that spare room on top of your van.
Flexible solar panels are always an option if there is no rack for rigid panels and also allows for an ultra-low clearance for garage parking.
Renogy makes a great inverter we use for all base builds. The inverters come in 1000w, 2000w, and 3000w specs. We can calculate what wattage you’ll need based on the appliances being used.
Victron components are the best option. The MultiPlus contains shore power charging (converter 120v -> 12v) and an inverter(12v -> 120v). It basically sums up what you need for your dream van. The Quattro offers higher amperage and two AC inputs (shore power & generator).
3M Thinsulate SM600L has more acoustic absorption per unit weight vs. competitive products. Hydrophobic fibers resist moisture, mold and mildew. Thinsulate is FMVSS 302 certified (federal motor vehicle safety standard).
We recommend a remote controlled Maxxfan vent system. Easy to operate and never fails.
Humans need air to breathe, bring in the fresh air!
All done. Weather proof and ready to command the van’s air circulation.
We recommend the 6200K with the Smoke colored lid.
This model gives the same breathability as the 7500K minus the electronic opening/closing lid and remote control. It is priced well and does an excellent job.
The track is made of aluminum alloy (6061-T6) with a rated Working Load Limit of 2,000 lbs.
Heavy-duty L-track is available in three profiles: regular, angled, and flange.
We recommend the flange profile to line up with your walls, ceiling or floor.
~~Recessed L-track requires you to route a channel in the floor for a flush mount. It can also be mounted directly on the floor but will stick up about 1 inch. The surface mount profile can easily be mounted to floors and walls giving you nearly limitless tie-down points.
| L Track in inches | Cost |
|---|---|
| 100″ | $90.24 |
| 92″ | $83.02 |
| 46″ | $41.51 |
| 8″ | $7.22 |
All lengths are cut to order.
The maximum single track length is 100″.
Installing L Track requires specific tools to drill the countersunk mounting holes properly. L Track comes without mounting holes to allow customization. We offer a kit with most tools needed.
This van has basically the most L track installed minus two parallel floor tracks.
| Section | inches |
|---|---|
| Driver Wall Top | 143″ |
| Driver Wall Bottom | 99″ |
| Driver Ceiling | 129″ |
| Passenger Wall Top | 143″ |
| Passenger Wall Bottom | 100″ |
| Passenger Ceiling | 129″ |
| Rear Floor | 69″ |
| TOTAL inches | 812″ |
| TOTAL feet | 67′ 7″ |
| L Track needed at 100″ each | 9 tracks |
L Track installation can vary from van to van depending on how many tracks desired.
Pricing is for vans with “stock” interiors. Vans with complex custom interiors or exterior items that must be removed prior to starting work may incur additional charges. It is encouraged customers remove custom items or exterior parts prior to installation appoint to avoid additional charges.
Charges will be time based on a labor rate of $135 an hour.
When it comes to power upgrades, there are many different configurations to suit your needs. The difference between 100aH battery bank and 400aH is a big difference and will really matter when you’re off grid.
BattleBorn lithium battery snug in its battery box.
Solar charger alongside the distribution fuse block with necessary breakers.
300 Ah with a Victron MultiPlus II 3000w inverter/charger
Victron MultiPlus 3000w inverter/charger
VW Eurovan TDI battery added under passenger seat
Our recommendation for different types of batteries and applications.
| Item | Goal Zero Yeti 1500 (Lithium) | Renogy (AGM) | Custom (Lithium) | Victron (Lithium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 125Ah | 200Ah | 100Ah | 100Ah |
| Ability to chain more batteries | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Charge Characteristics | charge down all the way | Limit to 50% discharge | charge down all the way | charge down all the way |
| Heat | Limited extremes | Good in hot and cold | Limited extremes | Limited extremes |
| Alternator charging while driving | 70 W | Generic ACR: 1600W (23 Times faster) | Kisae DMT 1250: 600W (8.5 times faster) | Victron DC-DC charger: 480W |
| Inverter | capacity 1500W | Renogy 3000W | Renogy 3000W | Victron 3000W |
| Shore power | Shore power | Renogy charge inverter 2000W (includes shore power) | Victron charge inverter | |
| Solar controller | Included | Rover 40: 480W max | Kisae DMT 1250: 600W max | Victron Mppt 30 |
| Monitor | Included | Included in Rover, but less info | Victron monitor | Victron monitor |
Windows can change the functionality of your van as well as your comfort and van life experience.
Windows vary in Size, Look, and Design. Here at the Van Life Collective we can help you pick the right window for your van life needs.
Water tested after every install.