Our Full Van Setup

We’ve put together a list of our full van setup below, including the products, appliances and equipment we used during the van conversion and use currently. If you think we’ve missed anything let us know and we’ll add them to the list. We’ll continue to revisit and update this post with anything we’ve missed. 🙂

Also just a note that we’ve tried to link to majority of the products so you know exactly where to buy them. Some of these links are affiliate links which means if you end up making a purchase on the site we get a small commission.

Van Details

• 2019 LWB High-Roof Mercedes Sprinter Van 414 CDI
• GVM: 4100kg
• Final weight post conversion: 3420kg (including a full tank of water and a full tank of fuel)
• Bull bar: We had a textura powder-coated black ECB Bull Bar fitted
• Windows: There is a window on the sliding door and the middle right-hand side
• Additional features: The van has a factory rear step & protection bar

Water:

• Water filters: The Thirsty Nomad Complete Caravan Water Treatment System (which includes the Bore Water & 1 Micron Sediment Pre-Filter and the 5 in 1 Purifying Filter) – you can buy the full pack or the individual products from The Thirsty Nomad directly.
• Water tanks: Atlas Tanks Sprinter Specific Tank 2 and Tank 3 (50L for our greywater and 110L for our freshwater) – you can buy these from Atlas Tanks.
• Water pump: Shurflo 55PSI 12V 4048 Series Pump – you can buy this from Caravan RV Camping.

Ventilation:

• Exhaust fan: Maxxfan Deluxe with Rain Dome, Thermostat, Power Lift & Remote – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Skylight: Dometic Midi Heki LED White Edge Dome Skylight – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Fans: Caframo Sirocco Fans (12/24V 3 Speed White) – you can buy this from My Generator.

Utilities:

• Air conditioner: Truma Saphir Comfort Reverse Cycle Air Conditioner – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Water and space heater: Truma Combi D 6 Diesel Heater and Hot Water System – you can buy this from My Generator.

Electrical:

Please note that our electrical setup is very over the top, at the time of our build Victron prices were significantly cheaper which made it worth it for us. It’s also worth noting that while we love our Victron setup, the Enerdrive sets are also worth looking at – you can buy these from My Generator.

If you are interested in a Victron setup you can buy majority of the items we’ve listed below as a bundle on My Generator – if you’re interested it could be worth checking this out as it will make it cheaper, then you can add additional items on top of it.

• DC switches (for lights and water pump): Blue Sea Systems 4160 Switch Button 10A (Off-On Blue) – you can buy this from Amazon.
• Ceiling lights: SAL Anova 12V DC 4W LED Recessed Cabinet Lights (Warm White) – you can buy this from electrical/trade stores.
• Under cabinet lights: SAL Flexi Streamline 12V DC 6W/m LED Strip Kit 3000K (Warm White) – you can buy this from most electrical/trade stores. We also used Aluminium Extrusions to diffuse the light and dissipate the heat – you can buy these from most electrical/trade stores also.
• AC sockets: Deta Double Pole Double Power Point – you can buy this from Bunnings.
• Cigarette chargers: Satechi 72W Type-C PD Car Charger (white) – you can buy this from Amazon.
• Cigarette charging socket: Blue Sea 12V DC Socket (white) – you can buy this from Amazon.
• Solar panels: Enerdrive 150W Squat Mono Crystalline Fixed Solar Panels (Black) – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Batteries: Victron LiFePO4 Lithium Batteries 12.8V/200Ah – Smart – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Inverter: Victron MultiPlus-II Inverter Charger 12/3000/120-32 – you can buy this from My Generator.
• DC-DC chargers: Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A (360W) Isolated DC-DC chargers – you can buy this from My Generator. Ideally we would have gone with non-isolated but they had none in stock during our build.
• Solar charge controller: Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/35 Charge Controller – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Battery monitoring system: Victron Lynx Smart BMS 500 – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Positive and negative busbar and fuse holder: Victron Lynx Distributor – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Battery protect: Victron Smart Battery Protect 12/24V-100A – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Electrical interface: Victron Cerbo GX – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Control interface: Victron GX Touch 50 – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Miscellaneous items: Cables, lugs, fuses, fuse boxes and circuit breakers – you can buy these from majority of 12V DC electrical specialist stores.

Bathroom

• Toilet: Natures Head Composting Toilet – you can buy this directly from Nature’s Head.
• Wet wall: Wall Art New York White Tile Wet Area Wall/Shower Panel – you can buy this at Bunnings.
• Shower base: Estilo SMC 4-Lip Shower Base – you can buy this at Bunnings. We cut it to the size we wanted and reattached it with fibreglass, we also switched out the waste.
• Shower head: Caroma Luna Multifunctional Rail Shower (Black) – we bought it from The Blue Space but there are many different retailers who sell it and you can buy direct from Caroma themselves.
• Shower mixer: Caroma Luna Shower Mixer (Black) – we bought it from The Blue Space but there are many different retailers who sell it and you can buy direct from Caroma themselves.
• Toilet roll holder: Caroma Luna Toilet Roll Holder (Black) – we bought it from The Blue Space but there are many different retailers who sell it and you can buy direct from Caroma themselves.
• Shower niche: Mondella Rectangular Shower Niche – we bought one that was on clearance at Bunnings and cut it to a size that we wanted.
• Bathroom bottles: Robert Gordon 1200ml Pill Refillable Lotion Bottle Black – we bought these on clearance from MYER.

Bedroom

• Mattress: Makin Mattress Double Natural Comfort Wool Pocket Mattress (altered to 1720 x 1340) – you can buy a mattress direct from Makin Mattress.
• Bed frame: IKEA Skorva Midbeam Galvanised – you can buy this from IKEA. The mounting plates for this you can’t buy however the spare parts and service department have them available.
• Bed slats: IKEA Luröy Slatted Bed Base (Double) – you can buy this from IKEA.

Kitchen

Just a note, we do know our kitchen appliances are a little over the top and definitely aren’t a ‘must’ for van life. Majority of the appliances came with us from our house and we’ve had them for years. We only have them as we’ve cooked pretty much all of our meals from scratch since Lydia was diagnosed as Coeliac.

• Sink: IKEA Kilsviken Inset Sink (Black/Quartz Composite, 36x46cm) – you can buy this from IKEA.
• Tap: Caroma Urbane II Sink Mixer (Matte Black) – we bought it from The Blue Space but there are many different retailers who sell it and you can buy direct from Caroma themselves.
• Fridge: Bushman DC130X 12/24v Upright Fridge/Freezer 130L – you can buy this from My Generator.
• Air fryer: Cuisinart Express Oven Air Fry TOA-65XA – you can buy this or a similar model from majority of appliance stores.
• Induction cooktops: IKEA Tillreda Portable Induction Hob (1 Zone White) – you can buy this from IKEA.
• Slow cooker: Russell Hobbs 4L Slow Cooker (Matte Black) – you can buy this from majority of appliance stores or on Amazon here.
• KitchenAid: KitchenAid KSM-160 Artisan Stand Mixer (Onyx Black) – you can buy this from majority of appliance stores or on Amazon here.
• Coffee machine: Breville The Barista Express Espresso Machine (Black Sesame) – you can buy this from majority of appliance stores or on Amazon here.
• Spice jars: Kitchen Pro Denny Spice Storage Canister Set (White) – you can buy this from Amazon.
• Storage containers: Kmart’s Flip Lock Food Storage range. You can buy the 10 piece sets or individual containers online or in-store at Kmart.

Decor

• Chair cushions: IKEA Frösön/Duvholmen Outdoor Back Cushion and Seat Cushions (dark grey). You can buy these from IKEA online or in-store.
• Velcro: Scotch Extreme Interlocking Fasteners (black and clear strips/roll) – you can buy these from Bunnings.
• Little potted plants: These are part of Spotlight’s Mini Succulent in a Pot Range – you can buy these from Spotlight.

Other

• Cabinets: Custom made with 6mm, 9mm and 12mm A/B Marine Grade Plywood – you can buy this from a local wood supplier or hardware store.
• Cabinet fronts: Custom made with 6mm and 12mm A/B Marine Grade Plywood – you can buy this from a local wood supplier or hardware store.
• Cabinet/cupboard/door handles: Task Master Hollow Square Handles (Matte Black) – you can buy this from Bunnings.
• Walls: White Pine FJ Primed Shiplap – you can buy this from Bunnings.
• Benchtop: SpecRite Merbau Panel – you can buy this from Bunnings.
• Benchtop varnish: Cabot’s Satin Clear Benchtop Timber Finish – you can buy this from Bunnings.
• Blinds: Gummerson Rylee Roller Blind (Charcoal) – you can buy this from Spotlight.
• Flyscreen door: Pillar Link Screen Pleated Flyscreen Door – you can buy this from Bunnings. But be warned the width on it is adjustable but they say the height isn’t. It was a lot of effort to adjust the height but Wehan managed to figure it out for us. It required cutting the channels, removing linkages and re-tensioning the pulleys.
• Paint: Dulux Aquanamel Semi Gloss (Natural White) – you can buy this from Bunnings.
• Insulation: PIR Rigid Insulation Panels and Ametalin – you buy the Ametalin from Bunnings, the PIR we had to buy from a specialist hardware supply store.
• Flooring: Quick-Step Impressive Ultra Spotted Gum – you can buy this from majority of flooring stores.
• Hinges: Hafele Full and Half Overlay Slide On Mini Hinges – you can buy these from Bunnings.
• Struts: Prestige Silver Pneumatic Stay Struts – you can buy these from Bunnings.
• Drawer slides: Goliath Soft Close Drawer Slides – you can buy these from Bunnings.
• Recovery tracks: MAXTRAX Mark II Orange Recovery Boards – you can buy these from Anaconda.

Our Van Tour

If you haven’t seen our van yet and our interested in checking it out you can watch our van tour in our YouTube video below: