Building a Van to Travel

Goals

explore Europe cheaply
enjoy the nature instead of enjoying from behind a screen
learn to DIY, as it's useful when you own a house
find my place in the world, the location I want to settle
figure out if I'd actually enjoy a nomadic lifestyle or not and how it'd work with a gaming rig

TODO Write down the steps needed to proceed further, or kill the desire

Minimal Requirements

Heigth: 154cm => ideal seated minimum heigth

Taxation - Vehicle Category

The category of the van might impact the insurance premium I'd have to pay. In case it's cheaper to get insurance for a motor caravan, compared to a regular van we have to conform to these rules.

seats and table (they may be easily removed)
beds (possible to converted)
cooking facilities
storage space

Sources: Vehicle categories | Traficom, Vehicules Act

Buying a Secondhand Van

Vehicule Tax Reference (EUR): 500- = high --- 350- = low

Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer

Filters: Tori

Brand	Model	Status	Year	Mileage	Variant	Price (EUR)	Taxes	Source	Updated
Citroën	Jumper	SOLD	2011	189	l2h1	8990	medium	Link
		SOLD	2012	236	l2h1	7480	medium	Link
Fiat	Ducato	SOLD	2015	211	l3h3	12990	ghost	Link	[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2007	217		7400	high		[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2008	230	l1h1	7500	low	Link
		SOLD	2007	172	l2h1	8900		Link
Peugeot	Boxer

Nissan Interstar/NV400, Opel Movano, Renault Master

Filters: Tori

Brand	Model	Status	Year	Mileage	Variant	Price (EUR)	Taxes	Source	Updated	Comments
Nissan	Interstar
	NV400	SOLD	2016	270	l3h2	9800	medium		[2022-11-26 Sat]	faulty
		NEW	2014	260	l1h1	9500		Link	<2023-02-25 Sat>	9900 EUR
		NEW	2009	245	l2h2	5800		Link	<2023-02-25 Sat>
Opel	Movano	SOLD	2010	263	l2h2	88500		Link
Renault	Master	SOLD	2013	257		8990			[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2010	240	l1h1	6800		Link

Nissan Primastar/NV300, Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic

Filters: Tori, nettiauto

Brand	Model	Status	Year	Mileage	Variant	Price (EUR)	Taxes	Source	Updated	Comments
Nissan	Primastar
	NV200	SOLD	2008	209	high	5759		Link	[2022-11-30 Wed]	wheel chair
		SOLD	2013	172	l2h1	9300			[2022-11-30 Wed]
		SOLD	2005	195	h2	3900		Link	[2022-11-30 Wed]

Opel	Vivaro	SOLD	2003	270	high	8900	high		[2022-11-26 Sat]	custom
		SOLD	2013	248		7930			[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2008	286		3990			[2022-11-26 Sat]	4200 EUR
		SOLD	2008	205	l2h2	8900		Link
Renault	Trafic	SOLD	2012	166	l1h1	8900			[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2011	259	l2h1	7400			[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2011	195	l2h1	8970			[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2014	290		7800			[2022-11-26 Sat]
		SOLD	2013	196		9900			[2022-11-26 Sat]

Toyota Hiace

Not sure about this one just yet, need to research.

Ford Transit / Transit Custom

Filters: Tori

Model	Status	Year	Mileage	Variant	Price (EUR)	Source	Updated	Comments
Transit	SOLD	2010	268		5900		[2022-11-26 Sat]
	SOLD	2011	207		8400		[2022-11-26 Sat]	faulty
	SOLD	2012	300		8790		[2022-11-26 Sat]
	SOLD	2006	198		8900		[2022-11-26 Sat]
	SOLD	2009	257		5890		[2022-11-26 Sat]
	SOLD	2007	277		5000		[2022-11-26 Sat]
	NOPE	2012	187		8200	Link	[2022-11-26 Sat]	9500 EUR
	SOLD	2010	260	l2h2	6900	Link
	SOLD	2008	275	l2h3	6000	Link
	SOLD	2010	194	l2h2	9480	Link
Transit C.	SOLD	2014	236		10200		[2022-11-26 Sat]
	SOLD	2014	307		9400		[2022-11-26 Sat]

VW Transporter

Filters: Tori

Model

Status

Year

Mileage

Variant

Price (EUR)

Taxes

Source

Updated

Comments

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Transporter	SOLD	2016	263	14970		[2022-11-26 Sat]
	SOLD	2011	260	8900	low	[2022-11-26 Sat]
	SOLD	2007	205	9000		[2022-11-26 Sat]	interior+

The NOPE List

Transit Connect
Fiat Doblo

Equipment

TODO Buy TomTom Camper GPS

The main reason to buy a dedicated camper GPS is that it has updated routes, and can filter based on the dimensions of the vehicle.

Power

Batteries

LiFePO4 Akku 200Ah 12.8V 2560Wh Lithium-Eisen-Phosphat Batterie

Solar

RV Solar Power Blue Prints - DIY Solar Power - Made Easy!

Diesel Heater

lavaner diesel.heater at DuckDuckGo

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=lavaner+diesel.heater&t=iphone&ia=web

TODO https://youtube.com/watch?v=mivEyt3BwTc&feature=share

To Categorize

Thoughts After Summer Holiday

don't add a shower
mosquito nets on doors and windows
limit to only two eating spots using the front swivel seat, the other two feel a bit useless

Resources [0/77]

TODO 15 Smart and Stupid Details On My Van | RAM Promaster camper conversion - You...

TODO Insanely Unique Low Budget VAN TOUR - Vanlife - YouTube

TODO New van vs. Old van price comparing : vandwellers

TODO The Van — BKXC

TODO 3 Years Living In My Jeep (Q&A) - YouTube

Building a Van to Travel

Goals

TODO Write down the steps needed to proceed further, or kill the desire

Minimal Requirements

Taxation - Vehicle Category

Buying a Secondhand Van

Citroën Jumper, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer

Nissan Interstar/NV400, Opel Movano, Renault Master

Nissan Primastar/NV300, Opel Vivaro, Renault Trafic

Toyota Hiace

Ford Transit / Transit Custom

VW Transporter

The NOPE List

Equipment

Navigation

TODO Buy TomTom Camper GPS

Power

Batteries

Solar

Diesel Heater

lavaner diesel.heater at DuckDuckGo

TODO https://youtube.com/watch?v=mivEyt3BwTc&feature=share

To Categorize

Thoughts After Summer Holiday

Resources [0/77]

TODO 15 Smart and Stupid Details On My Van | RAM Promaster camper conversion - You...

TODO Insanely Unique Low Budget VAN TOUR - Vanlife - YouTube

TODO New van vs. Old van price comparing : vandwellers

TODO The Van — BKXC

TODO 3 Years Living In My Jeep (Q&A) - YouTube

TODO TINY ADVENTURE VAN - Tons of UNIQUE Features - Van Tour - YouTube

TODO NEW VAN BUILD! Converting Awesome Campervan w/ Ideas We've Never Seen Before ...

TODO Micro Camper Van Conversion of Citroen Berlingo UK with Hungarian Puli Van Li...

TODO 5 Things We Dislike About Our Ford Transit Connect Micro Camper Van Build: Mi...

TODO VAN LIFE | TINY $1600 Van Tour! - YouTube

TODO Scientist & Engineer Show How to Build Out a Van on a $8000 budget - CAMPER V...

TODO SUPER STRONG & SIMPLE IKEA CAMPERVAN BED | DIY Budget Van Hack - No Experienc...

TODO Deystudio - Transit Connect - Tiny EZ Van Build, (Update) - YouTube

TODO VAN LIFE | Micro Camper Van Build - Ford Transit Connect Small RV Conversion ...

TODO The Least Romantic Part of Van Life #33 - YouTube

TODO Converting Van to Camper in 7 Minutes | VW Transporter T4 - YouTube

TODO VAN TOUR | UPGRADE after 2+ Years full-time #Vanlife I Camper Van Conversion ...

TODO Cheap Vanlife VS Influencer Vanlife | DAY IN THE LIFE - YouTube

TODO Van Life | 10 Tips for Getting Started - YouTube

TODO Ford Transit Connect Micro Camper Van Bed Size: Can Tall People Fit? Two Peop...

TODO Beautiful 2004 Citroën Berlingo Micro camper van natural wood conversion! - Y...

TODO CONSIDERING VAN LIFE? WATCH THIS FIRST // S05E06 - YouTube

TODO STEALTH GAMING VAN Tour | Heated Floors | Solar Air Conditioning - YouTube

TODO Stealth Step Van TOUR - FedEx Truck Converted into Tiny Home - YouTube

TODO The Ultimate VANLIFE GAMING Van Tour | Ram Promaster - YouTube

TODO Volkswagen Camper Complete Van Build Start to finish - YouTube

TODO Turning a RENTED MINIVAN into a Cozy NO-BUILD CAMPER VAN! | Miranda in the Wi...

TODO Living in a Ford F250 Truck Camper - Overnight Hot Spring Camping - Van Life ...

TODO VAN TOUR | FORD TRANSIT CONNECT FOR TWO | BUDGET BUILD for FULL-TIME TRAVEL -...

TODO I’ve Lived in a Vehicle for Three Years. I Now Have $150K - YouTube

TODO Living in my SUV for two years / Tiny home camper tour / Toyota Sequoia 4x4...

TODO Easy NO Build Car Camper Conversion & Essentials! 2+ years solo female Prius ...

TODO Unique SUV Camper Conversion Tour | 3 Years on the Road | Tiny Home Toyota Se...

TODO You'll be Impressed with this Van Life Interior | Full PC Gaming Setup - YouTube

TODO 10 Reasons Why Van Life SUCKS - YouTube

TODO An SUV is Better Than Vanlife | Mazda CX-5 - YouTube

TODO Big SUV vs. Small SUV: Which Is Better for Camping & Travel? - YouTube

TODO LIVING in a Four Wheel TRUCK CAMPER after 2.5+ years in a PRIUS, FULL-TIME! A...

TODO Van tour of Ruby, a 2008 6m Fiat Ducato, Adria Twin - YouTube

TODO STEALTH VAN LIFE TOUR | Differences Four Years Later - YouTube

TODO Dream Van MASTER PLAN - 3 Years of Brainstorming - YouTube

TODO 6 Steps to Prep for Van Life (No Money/Van Needed) - YouTube

TODO 41 REASONS to Vanlife and not Live in a House - YouTube

TODO WOODSTOVE in a Stealth VAN??? - YouTube

TODO Why do we SLEEP BETTER in Vans over house beds - YouTube

TODO Van Life Sucks - Social Media Lies - YouTube

TODO VAN LIFE ELECTRONICS Start to Finish (Learn solar wiring here) - YouTube

TODO Van Build TIME LAPSE (Organized and Inexpensive) - YouTube

TODO Van Build TIME LAPSE (Organized and Inexpensive) - YouTube

TODO How to Build my Van - YouTube

TODO VANLIFE 300W SOLAR SETUP - 1997 Ford Econoline Campervan - YouTube

TODO How Long Can I Power My GAMING PC off Solar Power | Vanlife Gaming - YouTube

TODO How Much Solar Power Do I Need for My Camper? | How to Calculate Camper Solar...

TODO Build Your First Solar Power System! Beginner Tutorial Easily Explained, Budg...

TODO Zooms 12V 100Ah LiFePO4 Battery Review, Even Cheaper, $250/kWh! - YouTube