Hey Hey,
So I finally sat down and listed all the components in our live in camper van (going on 15months now travelling around Australia living in the van full time) which we designed and co-built with a reputable fit out specialist on the sunshine coast. We have left no corner untouched and no space has been left unused. I am very proud of it and there is not a whole lot I would do different. Now its not going to tick everyone's boxes, but it would be very easy to replicate. I also believe you could do it a whole lot cheaper. I will explain below.
Its a 2011 T5.1 2.0L Ex Ambulance 4motion
The mantra for the fit out was EVERYTHING has to have a place to be put away in a compartment or drawer/box. We travel with A LOT of gear, hiking packs/tents etc. for for overnight hikes, 2 surfboards, 6 wetsuits, spearfishing gear for 2, bow and arrow, kayak, paddles, cameras, drones, compressor, 4 fishing rods, fishing tackle boxes, chairs, gym equipment, yoga mat, 2 x dumbbells, 16kg kettlebell, TRX rope, tool kit, coffee machine, hot shower, 110Litre Fridge, 2 x 120AH batteries, tables etc. etc.
EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE
So its going to seem like i'm pushing our website but i'm not...i love these forum communities and feel like I need to contribute more. So here are the links for the rundown of our fitout.
Overall Van
CAMPERVAN CONVERSION – THE VAN & FITOUT
Electrical Items
CAMPERVAN CONVERSION – ELECTRICAL
Plumbing Items
CAMPERVAN CONVERSION – PLUMBING
Costs in a spreadsheet (beware you may or may not fall off your chair, I did an approximate prior, and the final amount was double)
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnBSM3ihawnWgZ0RbVAJNEfmj7HuHA
High Quality Pictures of Van and Components
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnBSM3ihawnWgYBcgjWx-qBbiCYn9w
Few honourable mentions for brands that have not failed us in the fitout.
Outback Touring Solutions - Cheapest quotes and best quality, Brock builds 4x4 fitouts so its up to spec.
https://www.outbacktouringsolutions.com.au/
DRIFTA kitchen (I honestly could not be bothered trying to make my own, but some people could replicate this kitchen)
https://www.drifta.com.au/product/dr...h-return-dpor/
Enerdrive Products
http://www.enerdrive.com.au/
Dometic (just makes sense, cause warranty issues can be a pain the ass when your travelling remote, they seem to have a reputable repairer in many parts of Australia, I would imagine Engel and EveKool would be similar)
https://www.dometic.com/en-au/au
Kmart Tyre and Auto
You can't beat them on price for tyres, Australia wide, Tyre saver plan (We punctured 2 tyres recently and they are ordering them both to Alice Springs and replacing for FREE!!! They are $600 a pair - Pirelli - Scorpion ATR PLUS )
THOUGHTS ON PRICE
So I think you could buy some of components a lot cheaper if you shop around. I also could have saved alot building the fitout myself, but I have done projects before and for me they are to time intensive and frustrating.
Don't buy the eBay s*** please...however I do really like the look of the KickAss range of gear, (i think they have a heavy presence on eBay), I have never brought their products but he does his own videos and it seems like he stands behind his gear.
If you have questions ask away
So I finally sat down and listed all the components in our live in camper van (going on 15months now travelling around Australia living in the van full time) which we designed and co-built with a reputable fit out specialist on the sunshine coast. We have left no corner untouched and no space has been left unused. I am very proud of it and there is not a whole lot I would do different. Now its not going to tick everyone's boxes, but it would be very easy to replicate. I also believe you could do it a whole lot cheaper. I will explain below.
Its a 2011 T5.1 2.0L Ex Ambulance 4motion
The mantra for the fit out was EVERYTHING has to have a place to be put away in a compartment or drawer/box. We travel with A LOT of gear, hiking packs/tents etc. for for overnight hikes, 2 surfboards, 6 wetsuits, spearfishing gear for 2, bow and arrow, kayak, paddles, cameras, drones, compressor, 4 fishing rods, fishing tackle boxes, chairs, gym equipment, yoga mat, 2 x dumbbells, 16kg kettlebell, TRX rope, tool kit, coffee machine, hot shower, 110Litre Fridge, 2 x 120AH batteries, tables etc. etc.
EVERYTHING HAS A PLACE
So its going to seem like i'm pushing our website but i'm not...i love these forum communities and feel like I need to contribute more. So here are the links for the rundown of our fitout.
Overall Van
CAMPERVAN CONVERSION – THE VAN & FITOUT
Electrical Items
CAMPERVAN CONVERSION – ELECTRICAL
Plumbing Items
CAMPERVAN CONVERSION – PLUMBING
Costs in a spreadsheet (beware you may or may not fall off your chair, I did an approximate prior, and the final amount was double)
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnBSM3ihawnWgZ0RbVAJNEfmj7HuHA
High Quality Pictures of Van and Components
https://1drv.ms/f/s!AnBSM3ihawnWgYBcgjWx-qBbiCYn9w
Few honourable mentions for brands that have not failed us in the fitout.
Outback Touring Solutions - Cheapest quotes and best quality, Brock builds 4x4 fitouts so its up to spec.
https://www.outbacktouringsolutions.com.au/
DRIFTA kitchen (I honestly could not be bothered trying to make my own, but some people could replicate this kitchen)
https://www.drifta.com.au/product/dr...h-return-dpor/
Enerdrive Products
http://www.enerdrive.com.au/
Dometic (just makes sense, cause warranty issues can be a pain the ass when your travelling remote, they seem to have a reputable repairer in many parts of Australia, I would imagine Engel and EveKool would be similar)
https://www.dometic.com/en-au/au
Kmart Tyre and Auto
You can't beat them on price for tyres, Australia wide, Tyre saver plan (We punctured 2 tyres recently and they are ordering them both to Alice Springs and replacing for FREE!!! They are $600 a pair - Pirelli - Scorpion ATR PLUS )
THOUGHTS ON PRICE
So I think you could buy some of components a lot cheaper if you shop around. I also could have saved alot building the fitout myself, but I have done projects before and for me they are to time intensive and frustrating.
Don't buy the eBay s*** please...however I do really like the look of the KickAss range of gear, (i think they have a heavy presence on eBay), I have never brought their products but he does his own videos and it seems like he stands behind his gear.
If you have questions ask away
