10 Years on the Road: A Luxury Van Conversion with Full-Time Nomad Jason

Jason's Decade on the Road

• 🚐 Jason has been living full-time on the road for nearly 10 years, currently in his second van, a custom-built Ford Transit.
• 💰 His transition to van life was initially driven by financial sense, seeking to avoid accommodation costs while working seasonally.
• 🛠️ He is a semi-retired contractor specializing in sustainable homes, carbon-neutral building, and tiny homes, now also converting vans for others.

Inside the Custom Ford Transit

• 🛋️ The interior features a versatile living space with a twin bed that folds out into a couch, designed for easy movement and weight reduction.
• 💡 A skylight provides natural light, enhancing the feeling of space and allowing for stargazing, crucial for stealth camping.
• 🍳 The kitchen area includes a deep sink, propane-powered two-burner stove, and an on-demand direct water heater.
• 💧 Propane powers the heating system (Propex) and water heater, with a digital thermostat for temperature control.

Power and Utilities

• ☀️ The van is equipped with 400 watts of solar power on the roof, sufficient for daily baseline usage.
• ⚡ A unique feature is the ability to draw up to 2,000 watts from the engine via a beefier alternator, ideal for running appliances like the microwave and toaster.
• 🔋 House batteries consist of two 100 amp-hour AGM batteries, supplemented by two AGM starter batteries.
• 🚿 An outdoor shower with hot water on demand is available, utilizing a flip-down tailgate and a privacy curtain.

Innovative Features and Design

• 🚽 A five-gallon bucket toilet with cedar chips is used, a simple yet effective solution for waste management.
• 🍽️ A Lagun table mount allows for a versatile dining table, office desk, or an extra prep surface.
• 🧊 The freezer doubles as an ice maker for water bottles, reducing the need for a separate refrigerator and consolidating power usage.
• 💨 An EcoFlow Wave 2 air conditioner provides cooling, functioning as a heat pump with a built-in battery for short-term operation.
• 🧹 A rechargeable handheld vacuum is highlighted as a favorite, practical tool for maintaining cleanliness.

Connecting with Jason

• 🌐 Jason can be contacted for consultations or work through his website, www.fllcrcl.com (full circle without vowels).
• 📺 He also has a YouTube channel, FLLCRCL (Full Circle), where he plans to post content about his build and other how-to videos.