Here’s a list of everything I’ve used to customize my van (still in progress but it’s a good start). Where I can, I’ve linked to where you can buy these items online for yourself.
Bed
- Homemade pull-out bed frame
- Full-size 5-inch futon mattress
Storage
- Under bed storage bins (x4)
- 3 Drawer storage drawers (I use it without the wheels)
Household
- Mieuxbuck Clip-on Fan
- Mengshen Indoor/Outdoor Digital Thermometer
- Bali Blinds Oval Spring Tension Rod, 48-84″, White
- Vangao Room Darkening Curtains, Greyish Beige
- Kidde 21026043 Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarm
- KID21006287MTL – FX511 Automobile Fire Extinguisher
- Emergency Zone Emergency Toilet Seat (snaps onto 5-gallon bucket — add a trash bag and kitty litter for potty emergencies)
Kitchen
- Gas ONE GS-1000 7,650 BTU Portable Butane Gas Stove
- Coleman Performance Cooler, 48-Quart – Blue
- 5 Gallon Water Jug
- USB Charging Water Bottle Pump for 2-5 Gallon Jugs (it was cheaper than the hand pump!)
Coffee
Coffee is serious business that absolutely deserves a section of its own.
- Chihee Stainless Steel Outdoor Cooking Kettle 1.2L
- Hario Plastic Coffee Dripper
- Hario V60 Paper Coffee Filters
Electrical
- Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240
- TP-solar Flexible Solar Panel 100W 12V
- BougeRV 10 Feet 10AWG Solar Extension Cable with Female and Male Connector
- SMAKN 12V 30A Female Car Cigarette Lighter Socket
- FXC 6-Way Fuse Block
- MINGER LED Strip Lights, 16.4ft RGB LED Light Strip
- Pwr 20V Lenovo Car Charger for Ideapad 330
Amateur Radio
VHF/UHF Mobile
- Kenwood TM-V71A 144/440 MHz Dual-Band Amateur Mobile Transceiver
- MFJ-1414 Mobile Antenna, 2m/70cm, 3/8-24, 5ft
- Hood/Fender Antenna Mount for Ford Econoline Van (yes, I know I have a Dodge)
HF Portable
Portable Antennas, Mast, and Mount
- Go Vertical Universal Vehicle Antenna Mast 2″ Receiver Hitch Mount
- Pro-Lok 23 ft. Adjustable 3-Section Extension Pole
- KB9VBR 2 Meter Break-a-way J-Pole Antenna
- RadioWavz G5RV Jr Dipole Antenna (10m-40m)
- Homemade 80m NVIS Antenna
- DHT Electronics RF UHF male PL259 to female SO239 coax adapter
(allows J-pole coax to hang straight down rather than bend at an angle)
- MPD Digital RG58 Coaxial Cable (25 FT) UHF PL-259 Male Connectors (x2)