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Choosing Battery
Building Basic System
Adding Solar
Add Inverter
Add Inverter-Charger
Adding Shore Power Charger
Add Battery Capacity
Design & Build
Efficient RV
Measuring Refrigerator Electricity Use
Choosing A Van To Convert
Choosing a Floor Plan
Install Flooring
Installing Windows
Install Insulation
Insulation Testing – For Van Conversions
Van Camper Ceiling vs Floor Heat Loss
Thermal Bridging of Insulation
Install Electrical
Installing Beds
Installing Paneling
Installing Galley (cabinet, sink, fridge, stove…)
Measuring Refrigerator Electricity Use
Install Fresh and Grey Water Systems
Installing Toilet
Installing Curtains (and Screens)
Installing a Shower
Installing a Camper Van Heater
Heat Loss Calculator
Cooling and Air Conditioning for a Camper Van
Window Air Conditioner to Cool an RV
Entertainment On The Road
Mobility Aids
Conversions
Our ProMaster Camper Van Conversion
Summary of Weight, Cost & Labor
Lifetime Fuel and Emissions
Interior Layout
Flooring
Is it Worth Insulating the Floor of Your Camper Van?
Insulation
Electrical and Solar
Our ProMaster Van Conversion — Solar Panel Mounting
Battery Monitor — How Much Juice is Left?
Venting lead acid batteries?
Paneling
Beds
Adding Windows
Galley
Curtains for Windows
Curtain Thermal Test
Propane System
Installing the Furnace
Ventilation Fan
Plumbing and Tanks
Prevent Water System Freezing
Composting Toilet
Running Boards
DIY Spare Tire Carrier
Working In the Winter
Measuring Noise Levels
Our ProMaster Van Conversions — First Trip Lessons
DIY Van Conversions
Small Van Camper Conversions
DIY Teardrop and Compact Trailers
Popup and Car Top, Tents
Resources
Conversion References
Technical References
Suppliers
Resources — Interesting Products
Van Heat Loss Calculator
Getting a tall van into a short garage
Trips/Tips
ProMaster Van — First Trip Lessons
Trips Reports and RV Travel Sites
Banff Trip
The Big Yukon Trip
Fun
Camper Van Trip Tips
Emergency Equipment — Camper Van
Tests
Tests – All
PV Panel and Roof Rack Aerodynamic Fairings
MPG Penalty for Roof Racks
Effect of RV Solar Panels on Heat Gain
Ceiling vs Floor Heat Loss
Insulation Testing
Vorblade Vortex Generator
Van Insulation Testing – Chapter 2
Necessary to vent flooded lead acid batteries?
Effect of Solar Panels on Heat Gain
Testing Actual House Battery Capacity
Thermal Bridging of van Insulation
Van Camper Ceiling vs Floor Heat Loss
Measuring Noise Levels
Tilting Solar Panels to Increase Output
PV output by season and location
Window Air Conditioner to Cool an RV
Van Insulation Testing – 2
Curtain Thermal Test
Ventilation for cooling
New Ideas
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Home
Contact Gary
About Gary
Electrical
Electrical Start Here
Planning the System
Wiring Tools and Techniques
Choosing Battery
Building Basic System
Adding Solar
Add Inverter
Add Inverter-Charger
Adding Shore Power Charger
Add Battery Capacity
Design & Build
Efficient RV
Measuring Refrigerator Electricity Use
Choosing A Van To Convert
Choosing a Floor Plan
Install Flooring
Installing Windows
Install Insulation
Insulation Testing – For Van Conversions
Van Camper Ceiling vs Floor Heat Loss
Thermal Bridging of Insulation
Install Electrical
Installing Beds
Installing Paneling
Installing Galley (cabinet, sink, fridge, stove…)
Measuring Refrigerator Electricity Use
Install Fresh and Grey Water Systems
Installing Toilet
Installing Curtains (and Screens)
Installing a Shower
Installing a Camper Van Heater
Heat Loss Calculator
Cooling and Air Conditioning for a Camper Van
Window Air Conditioner to Cool an RV
Entertainment On The Road
Mobility Aids
Conversions
Our ProMaster Camper Van Conversion
Summary of Weight, Cost & Labor
Lifetime Fuel and Emissions
Interior Layout
Flooring
Is it Worth Insulating the Floor of Your Camper Van?
Insulation
Electrical and Solar
Our ProMaster Van Conversion — Solar Panel Mounting
Battery Monitor — How Much Juice is Left?
Venting lead acid batteries?
Paneling
Beds
Adding Windows
Galley
Curtains for Windows
Curtain Thermal Test
Propane System
Installing the Furnace
Ventilation Fan
Plumbing and Tanks
Prevent Water System Freezing
Composting Toilet
Running Boards
DIY Spare Tire Carrier
Working In the Winter
Measuring Noise Levels
Our ProMaster Van Conversions — First Trip Lessons
DIY Van Conversions
Small Van Camper Conversions
DIY Teardrop and Compact Trailers
Popup and Car Top, Tents
Resources
Conversion References
Technical References
Suppliers
Resources — Interesting Products
Van Heat Loss Calculator
Getting a tall van into a short garage
Trips/Tips
ProMaster Van — First Trip Lessons
Trips Reports and RV Travel Sites
Banff Trip
The Big Yukon Trip
Fun
Camper Van Trip Tips
Emergency Equipment — Camper Van
Tests
Tests – All
PV Panel and Roof Rack Aerodynamic Fairings
MPG Penalty for Roof Racks
Effect of RV Solar Panels on Heat Gain
Ceiling vs Floor Heat Loss
Insulation Testing
Vorblade Vortex Generator
Van Insulation Testing – Chapter 2
Necessary to vent flooded lead acid batteries?
Effect of Solar Panels on Heat Gain
Testing Actual House Battery Capacity
Thermal Bridging of van Insulation
Van Camper Ceiling vs Floor Heat Loss
Measuring Noise Levels
Tilting Solar Panels to Increase Output
PV output by season and location
Window Air Conditioner to Cool an RV
Van Insulation Testing – 2
Curtain Thermal Test
Ventilation for cooling
New Ideas
PV Panel Drag Reduction Fairings Test
PV panel model in windtunnel test section
Elliptical nose fairing in place
PV panel model in windtunnel test section
Elliptical nose fairing in place
