Franram

Rear covers are cut to fit and white velcro was added at top, sides and bottom to secure them.

Fabric covered (reflectics)insulation covers for windshield. Cut to fit tight around edges. I used the sun visors unclipped and flipped down to hold them tighter. Really keeps the heat out.

Fabric covered insulation covers used with windows up. Cut to fit tight in window openings.

Fabric covered in Latin covers for windows

Insulated fabric covered (inside only) no seeum screens with flaps. Inserted in channel of window when down. 2nd design used for cooler nights/ventilation.

Screens sewn with Styrofoam tubing in edge and inserted gently into window track. (used to fill cracks around doors sold at home depot) this is my first design.

Make no seeum screens for sliding door,rear doors and front door windows (2 versions)

When I first bought the van it had the commercial bins, safety cage panels, wall boards and console in it. I removed all of them. I sold the shelving but still have the other items for sale. I installed sound deadner, thinsulate, and the foil type insulation. I install nailers using the existing threaded inserts using bolts M8 1.25 from ace. Nothing else will work. I installed threaded rivets in the existing holes used for the push pins that held the wall boards on. I used thin paper as a template for the location. I used paper templates for just about everything. Nothing is square or level in the van. I used 5/8 Baltic birch in 5x5 sheets cut to fit. I chose it because of its size and cost. I found a supplier who sold sherts for 20.00 each...yes 20. He makes shipping boxes for the specialty equipment for high end electronics. The ceiling is 1/4 inch and with the 5x5 sheets it was easy to cover with 2 sheets. I used akreg jig and screws to secure panels to floor and other componets.

I knew I wanted ac in my second van and a maxxfan. It was a struggle to decide where each would go. I know now that I could have moved the ac or fan more forward and to the rear of the roof because the 14 inch limit for the opening was needed. I think I could have used the area between the ribs that were just under 14 inches...anyone know for sure? I used 1/4 inch aluminum strips cutout for the valleys on the roof to add strength to the edges where the ac would sit. Using a base of roof gasket and then eternabond over the aluminum extending over onto the roof and then inside over the 2x4 (cut smaller) to the start of the ribs. I did not want any possible leaks in the future to weep it's way into the layers of the ceiling panels and insulation.

I now know I made the drawers too big but after my first attempt with drawers slides I know I will not go back and change them. I have decided to install dividers in each drawer as I go to see how I will use them. I do not plan on doing much cooking in the van but storage is essential to having what you do need stored safely away.

I carefully cut the upper cabinet doors so the wood grain would continue from one door to the other. Using 5/8 inch Baltic birch 10 ply cabinet grade plywood. I found a supplier of 5x5 sheets of 5/8 for 20.00 a sheet. I used it for everything except drawer boxeswhich were 1/2 and cabinet back inside panels which were 1/4 inch. I will use 1/4 for the upper walls to reduce weight. All other walls with be covered in comercial cloth and insulation layers to finish.

I relocated the tire tools and jack under the galley cabinet in wasted but accessible space.

I cut a compartment in the base of the galley cabinet for the tire changing tools. I relocated the jack and an additional 4 way lug wrench in the same area. Accessible but out of the way in areas that otherwise would have been wasted space.

I travel alone so with limited square footage I decided on a small twin bed 27x72 for my sleeping arrangement. I used the front frame to stabile the cabinets and front panel behind the drivers side...a bit of overkill but I hate squeeks.

I am presently working on my power set up. Victron 1500 watt inverter, 4 Odyssey batteries, charging from engine alternator plus boost start.

I installed 4 Odyssey PC2150 batteries