Our Van Conversion Supplies List
Below we share our top picks that you need for a van conversion. We share our favourite electrical items plus appliances and extra external accessories that will take your van to the next level.
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We’ve complied a list of all the van conversion supplies we wish we had when planning our build. We hope you find this collection of van build items useful and we’d love you to share your van build with us! Good luck and happy van building.
Appliances & Infrastructure
Kingspan Insulation
Insulation Boards
Insulate your van to keep heat or out while travelling to extreme climates.
Maxx Air Fan
Exhaust Fan
A staple for any van build and great for reducing condensation plus it will cool the van down in summer.
DODO Sound Deadening
Sound Dampener
Self adhesive, foil backed sound deadening sheets to reduce noise inside the van.
Isotherm Cruise Fridge 85L
85L 12v Compressor Fridge
85L is a great size for a van build. This one was large enough for us to keep a weeks worth of food, plus it has a small freezer.
Trauma Combi 4E Boiler
Water Heater and Boiler
A must have if you’re planning a cold Van Life trip. It keeps the van toasty with three vents plus heats water quickly.
Omina Oven
Portable Oven For a Gas Stove
If you don’t have an oven in your van you can always use an omnia.
Thetford Hob and Oven
12v Hob, Oven and Grill Cooker
Having an oven in a van is a luxury and one we loved. The smell of fresh bread is unbeaten
Lagun Swivel Mount
Mount for a Table
If you need a table that can freely move the Lagun Swivel mount is lightweight and durable.
Electrics
Solar Trickle Charger
Electrical
A must have for any van build. This will keep your vans batteries charged when you’re not driving it as much as you should!
Victron DC-DC Charger
Electrical
As we drive the van’s alternator charges our lithium batteries. An essential in your electrical system
200w Solar Panel
Electrical
A 200w solar panel stretches the roof of our LWB and creates sustainable energy for us to use.
Renogy 100amph Li Batteries
Electrical
We have two lithium batteries from Renogy, which is a great budget friendly brand
MPPT Charge Controller
Electrical
Used to harness the sun. The solar power is transferred to the MPPT Charge Controller.
Victron Blue Smart Charger
Electrical
We have a Victron blue smart charger to allow us to charge our batteries when we are plugged in at a campsite.
Jump Start Kit
Portable Jump Start Power Bank
Jump start your van quickly if you ever need to on the road. Start a dead battery in seconds!
Eco Flow Power Station
Power Station
Make sure you always have power with the Eco Flow portable charger. Great if you’re full time off-grid
12v Cigarette Charger
USB Chargers
This fits perfectly in a Sprinter and allows us to charger gadgets and phones while we drive.
Renogy 2000w Inverter
Electrical
The inverter allows us to use 240v in the van which is a must if you run monitors and laptops.
Electric Charging Cable
To Plug Into Shore Power
If you need to charge your van at campsites or with shore power then you need a charging cable.
Plumbing
Water Filter
3 Stage Water Filter System
Filter water from your fresh tank for safe drinking water.
3 Way Kitchen Tap
Filtered Tap
A sleek matte black tap with a separate filtered water section.
Seaflo Diaphragm Pump
Water Pump
An essential piece of kit to any plumping system. This will provide your water pressure and flow rate.
Sink
34 x 45 x 20cm Matte Black Sink
This is a great sized sink for a van as it’s not too big but can still fit large pots and pans.
Soap Dispenser
350ML Dispenser
This is a great way to prevent soap spilling and gives you extra space in your cupboard.
Water Sensor and Gauge
Water Level Indicator
Check your water level with this gauge that features a red or yellow backlight.
Interior
Rubber Matting
Stops Rattles
This stuff is amazing! It will stop cutlery, pots and pans and anything else moving around in draw while driving.
Window Covers
Insulated, Blackout Blinds
Home made window covers which are perfect for any build. Follow the link and find out how to make your own.
Black Overhead Handles
Cabinet Handles
These are great for overhead cabinets.
Extendible Rail
Extra Storage
Hanging space is precious in a van and this give us loads of extra room.
Cab Curtain Hooks
Hooks For Cab Curtain
Not only did these hold up our curtain they acted as extra storage for coats and bags.
Bracket For Screen
Work Set Up
To hold up our office screen we used this moveable bracket.
Office Screen
Work Set Up
If you’re working from a van a big screen is a must.
Plates and Bowls
Enamel Tableware
These are the most beautiful plates and bonus they won’t smash as they are made of enamel
Instax Mini Printer
Portable Photo Printer
We use this to print our most special memories from our van trips. We hang them in the van as souvenirs of out time travelling.
Kodak Luma 150 Projector
Pocket Projector
A portable projector is a must for Van Life. Cosy up in the van to watch a film on a rainy day or project outside in the summer.
Panda Mattress Topper
Lightweight Mattress
We don’t have a fixed bed so we put this topper over our sofa cushions to create a comfy bed at night.
Cab Curtain
Insulated, Blackout Curtain
We opted for a insulated, blackout curtain held up by hooks to separate our cab and it works perfectly.
Hiking Pots and Pans
1.3L Aluminium Camping Set
These are incredibly lightweight!. They come with a detachable handle so they can nest and we’ve even used them inside our van.
Nesting Pots and Pans
With Removable Handle
We didn’t take all the pans from this set as they are heavy, however they nest nicely and are durable.
Round Cupboard Handles
Van DĆ©cor
We used these round door handles for cupboards in the van.
Bathroom
Simploo Toilet
Composting Toilet
Simploo is a great budget composting toilet option. They have a variety of sizes to suit your van!
ROLdoƻr
Retractable Shower Door
This shower door is useful for privacy in the van and it squeezes all the water off as we close it.
Suction Toilet Roll
Suction Cup Holder
We have this one in black and it’s never fallen off the wall, even on the bumpiest roads.
Scrubba
Hand Clothes Washing Bag
If you need to hand wash some clothes effectively then this little bag does the job!
External
Fresh Water Tank
58L Underslung Tank
58L Underslung tank for a Mercedes Sprinter plus filler cap and installation guide.
Rhino Roof Rack
Aluminium Roof Rack
Pimp your van out with a Rhino roof rack. Choose between black or silver and upgrade your vans storage capacity!
Bug Screen
Side Door and Back Door Screen
In hot climates keeping out bugs can get annoying so this magnetic bug screen works a treat. (Rear and Side Door)
5G Motorhome Wifi
Antenna and SIM
A cheaper alternative to Starlink which is great if you don’t rely on fast connection.
External Lights
LED Spot Beams
Light up the road and pimp out your van with these external spot light beams
Reversing Camera
Camera and Screen
See what is behind you with this reversing camera.
Starlink
Satellite Dish and Router
Starlink is a game changer. We could connect anywhere which made nomadic life a lot easier.
Underslung Gas Tank
Leisure Gas Tank
Gas tank suitable for a Mercedes Sprinter.
Rouge Alloy Wheels
All Terrain Tyres
Be prepared for any terrain with Rouge Alloy’s off-road wheels & tyres!
Thule Bike Rack
Rear Door Bike Rack
Transport your bikes with ease using this Thule bike rack that sits on the van’s back doors.
Waste Water Tank
58L Underslung Waste Water Tank
58L waste water tank for a Mercedes Sprinter.
Air Compressor
12v Tyre Inflator
Control your tyres and drive over any terrain with this air compressor. Or pump up your tyres to the correct PSI.
Dometic Windows
Blinds and Bug Screen
We chose these Dometic windows as they had built in blackout blinds and bug screens!
Moonshade
Portable Awning
Small, portable awning that attaches to the side of your van at a park up. A great alternative to a fixed awning.
Security
First Aid Kit
Personal Safety
This is always something you should keep in your van in case of accidents.
Europe Driving Pack
Breakdown Essential
All the things you need to drive in Europe
Compact Fire Extinguishers
Personal Safety
It goes without saying you need these. These are the smallest we could find.
Window Film
Van Safety
To protect the weak spots of your van we recommend this window film.
Laptop safe
Van Safety
A place to keep valuables when you may not be in you van.
Van Tracker
Van Safety
For security reasons a tracker is always a good idea.
Key Lock Box
Van Safety
We are ex-DHL and our doors automatically lock so for us this is a must-have.