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Vankookz Van Conversion Masterclass

Welcome to the Vankookz Van Conversion Masterclass!

Getting Started with the Course
Monthly Q&A Zoom Call Information and Schedule (Check Back Monthly for Dates & Times)
Q&A Recordings (61:33)
Discount Codes + Links
Step by Step Van Build Timelapse Video w/ Commentary (15:06)

Phase I - First Steps Gut/Prep/Paint

Gutting the Van and Preparing for the Build
Painting Your Van
Planning Your Layout

Phase II - Cutting Holes in Your Van

Roof Fan Install
Solar Entry Gland
Windows
Building a Roof Rack (26:30)

Phase III - Insulation

Insulation - 3M Thinsulate and Refectix

Phase IV - Framing Your Van

Van Framing

Phase V - 12 Volt Power

AGM vs Lithium
Solar Panels

Phase V - 12 Volt Power - Wiring 101

Wiring 101
Wiring 101 - Order of Operations for Wiring Your Van
Wiring 101 - Cutting and Crimping Wires
Wiring 101 - Cables and Fuse Sizes
Wiring 101 - Daisy Chaining Lights
Wiring 101 - Stripping Battery Cables
Wiring 101 - Wiring a Switch
Wiring 101 - How to Wire Your Van

Phase V - 12 Volt Power - Battery Bank

Battery Bank - Establishing a Ground Connection
Battery Bank - Wiring Batteries in Parallel
Battery Bank - Battery Shunt
Battery Bank - Bus Bars

Phase V - 12 Volt Power - How to Wire a 12V System

12 Volt Power System - Bus Bars
12 Volt Power System - Fuse Panel
12 Volt Power System - Wiring an MPPT Charge Controller
12 Volt Power System - Wiring an Inverter
12 Volt Power System - Alternator Charging Options
12 Volt Power System - Wiring Solar Panels in Parallel
12 Volt Power System - Fuses and Breakers
12 Volt Power System - Complete Run Through
12 Volt Power System - Portable Power Stations - Are they worth it?

Phase VI - Ceiling, Walls, & Floor

Attaching Walls in a Van
Tongue and Groove Cieling (12:00)
Subfloor and Flooring

Phase VII - Building a Bed in a Van

Building the Perfect Bed

Phase VIII - Building Cabinets

Step by Step How to Build Cabinets (Step 1-7)
Step 1 - Building Cabinet Frames
Step 2 - Face Frames
Step 3 - Install Your Drawer Slides
Step 4 - Build Your Drawers
Step 5 - Drawer and Door Fronts
Step 6 - Hinges/Latches/Struts
Installing Countertops

Phase VIII - Building Cabinets - Upper Cabinets

Step by Step Upper Cabinets

Phase IX - Easy Van Plumbing

Step by Step Easy Van Plumbing

Phase X - Toilet

Toilet Options

DIY Tricks and Tips

Pocket Hole Jig
How to Measure the Curve of the Van
How to Cut a Straight Line without a Table Saw
DIY Swivel Table (6:03)

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