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Materials and Costs

Materials and Costs

Below is the detailed costs of building the van. Misc fields are hardware, fittings, and miscellaneous purchases that I didn’t keep the receipts for.

Description Quantity Item Total
Cabinents $1,668.41
Dometic CFX75DZW 12v Electric Powered Cooler, Fridge Freezer 1 $1,207.77
Nature’s Head Composting Toilet 1 $960.00
Drawer slides $730.79
12V 200Ah Plus Lithium LiFePO4 Battery 1 $683.72
soyond 3000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter Charger 1 $469.00
Weize 12V 100AH AGM Battery 2 $319.98
Insulation $318.54
Ruvati 15 x 20 inch RV Sink RVH8210 1 $289.00
Renogy 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter 1 $261.21
MAXXAIR 0004500K MaxxFan Smoke Standard Remote Fan Lid 1 $259.08
Seat swivel $247.00
CURT 13207 Class 3 Trailer Hitch 1 $239.71
Lumber $200.29
12″ Built-in Gas Cooktop, GASLAND Chef GH30SF 1 $196.99
Weize 12V 100AH AGM Battery 1 $181.99
LG Electronics 24LH4830-PU 24-Inch Smart LED TV 1 $161.24
Zinus 6 Inch Ultima Memory Foam Mattress 1 $160.92
Solar Panel 1 $154.99
Solar Panel 1 $154.99
Victron Energy BMV-700 Battery Monitor 1 $143.65
Diesel Air Heater 1 $137.79
Powermax PM4 Battery Charger 1 $136.91
KILMAT 50 mil 50 sqft Car Sound Deadening Mat 2 $129.98
KeyLine Chargers Battery Isolator 1 $114.97
Power distribution panel $85.87
Misc $80.70
Mr. Heater F232000 MH9BX Propane Heater 1 $75.22
Circuit Breakers $68.11
Misc $62.67
SEAFLO 42-Series Water Pump 1 $59.99
Renogy Adventurer 30A 12V/24V PWM Solar Charge Controller 1 $59.57
Sun Shield $56.50
Tongtai Mini Air Conditioner 1 $55.57
RULIA PB1020 Kitchen Faucet 1 $50.99
Cabinent Drawer Pulls 1 $50.95
1/0 AWG Gauge Red + Black Pure Copper Battery Inverter Cables 1 $48.99
Circuit Breakers $46.69
Gloaso 40 Amp Thermal Circuit Breaker 2 $45.98
SEAVON Dehumidifier 1 $45.68
NovostellaLED Light Strip Kit 3 $41.97
Sheets 1 $41.97
Dash Cam 1 $39.99
KILMAT 50 mil 25 sqft Car Sound Deadening 1 $35.99
HDPE Sheet 0.250″ Thickness, 12″ Width, 24″ Length 2 $35.56
Klear Vu The Gripper Bench Cushion 1 $34.56
Yotache Left Right Side Universal Opening Magnetic Screen Door 1 $34.38
Misc $31.47
Misc $31.37
8 Gauge 8 AWG 15 Feet Black + 15 Feet Red Cable 1 $30.81
Misc $30.58
TIMPROVE 3.5” Head Up Display 1 $29.99
Class A Customs | UM-1500 | 15 Gallon Water Tank 1 $29.99
Solar Panel Crimper Tool 1 $29.95
Solar Panel Wiring 1 $29.95
Amazon Basics Curtains 1 $28.46
Misc $28.42
Knife Block 1 $28.40
cosuper CR10 AC Power Inverter Remote 1 $27.94
SafeRest Full Size Premium Waterproof Mattress Protector 1 $27.90
1/0 AWG Gauge Red + Black Pure Cables 1 $26.86
Misc $24.57
Marinco On-Board Charging Inlets 1 $24.11
Misc $24.07
Gloaso Circuit Breaker 150 Amp 1 $23.99
Gloaso 50 Amp Thermal Circuit Breaker 1 $22.99
Gloaso 30 Amp Circuit Breaker 1 $22.99
Plubming Fitting $21.48
1/0 AWG Gauge Red + Black Cables 1 $20.99
Cabinent Drawer Pulls 3 $20.85
Misc $17.76
Misc $17.76
Mosquito Netting 1 $17.60
FS-TFC RV Inline Water Filter 1 $17.03
Reverse Backup Camera 1 $16.99
Fastronix 5/16″ Single Stud Power and Ground Junction Block 1 $16.99
1/0 Gauge Single Red 18 inches w/ 5/16″ Lugs Cable 1 $16.99
Misc $16.06
Solar Panel Mounts 1 $15.89
Misc $15.01
Rydonair Aluminum 4.2A Dual USB Charger Socket Power Outlet 1 $14.99
Novostella 20ft/6m LED Strip 1 $14.99
SELTERM 8 AWG 5/16″ Stud (25 pcs.) Ring Terminal Connector 1 $14.56
Spartan Power 1 Foot (12 Inch) 1/0 AWG 0 Gauge Cable 1 $14.12
20 Gauge 2Pin Extension Wire 2 $14.08
Lorima Cup Holder Phone Mount 1 $13.96
Misc $13.93
Sunlite QR Bike Block Fork Mount 1 $13.47
JR Products 12235 Black Double SPST On-Off Switch 1 $13.34
TV Wall Mount 1 $12.89
ZIPCCI 35 Pcs Copper Wire Lugs 1 $12.83
Spice Rack 1 $11.99
Ulincos Touch Switch UT19T1 Stepless Dimming Switch 1 $11.98
Solar Panel Entry Portal 1 $11.95
Mousike Cabinet Magnets 1 $11.81
Misc $11.78
Mousike Cabinet Magnets 1 $10.74
Misc $10.71
American Technology Components Single SPST On-Off Switch 1 $9.99
SLBSTORES LED Strip Lights 1 $9.90
SanDisk 32GB Ultra microSDHC UHS-I Memory Card 1 $9.08
Camco Sink Drain (37420) 1 $8.80
Misc $8.11
Solar Panel Wiring 1 $7.99
560PCS Heat Shrink Tubing 1 $7.99
Yeung Qee Rear View Camera Monitor 1 $7.99
Baomain ANL-400A Fuse 1 $7.78
Baomain ANL-400A Fuse 1 $7.73
Camco 10ft TastePURE Drinking Water Hose 1 $7.56
Misc $7.41
Electrical Wire 1 $7.05
AHL 100pcs Blade Fuse Box Assortment 1 $6.99
Camco Plastic Plate Dispener (57006) 1 $6.50
Misc $6.43
LED Connector 1 $5.75
ANL Fuse 300A 300 Amp 1 $5.58
Misc $5.34
Misc $4.07
Misc $3.97
Leviton 5320-ECP Receptacle 1 $0.73
Leviton PJ8-E Wallplate 1 $0.61
Misc Return -$2.12
Misc Return -$4.24
Misc Return -$9.86
Misc Return -$13.95
Misc Return -$24.34
Total $11,805.99
Lumber, hardware $63.77
Tube, hardware $20.59
Hose Elbow $15.03
Glue, lumber $113.37
Lumber $131.05
Menards Return -$95.60
Menards Return -$67.69
Lumber $98.84
Victron SmartSolar Charge Controller $127.01
Lumber $43.33
USB Charger $18.05
DC Fuse Block $18.26
Screws $3.54
Screws $2.13
Radiator Fan $19.22
Fan Speed Controller $8.92
Wire $32.01
Wire box $6.78
Menards Return -$30.07
Cable Ends $9.66
Wall Plate $9.66
Outlets $29.01
Misc $6.37
Speaker Wire $13.53
Plastic Sheet $8.59
Screws $2.87
Steel Plate $9.66
Carpet $48.51
Menards Return -$3.20
Misc $11.58
V2 Total $674.78
V1 Total $11,805.99
Sum Total $12,480.77