Here are links to some of the products that Mike used on his camper van conversion.
These items would work great on your custom van build or custom RV, as well!
Custom Van Bug Screens:
Items you’ll need in order to make the custom van bug screens shown in this video:
- Phifer 48 in. x 25 ft. Charcoal Super Solar Screen (Home Depot)
- Dritz Heavy Duty Silver Snap Kit 7pcs Size 24 (Jo-Ann Fabric)
- 2-inch Polypro Belting – Black (Jo-Ann Fabric)
*** VIDEO: See our DIY Custom Van Screens How-To video for more information
Custom Van Canopy Awning System:
Items you’ll need in order to build the custom van awning shown in this video:
- Weather Guard Ladders All-Purpose Van Rack 216-3 (Home Depot)
– this is the “van ladder rack” and the foundation of the custom canopy system you see in the video above.
- ShelterLogic Canopy System (Northern Tool) – We used the pipes and fittings from this product to customize the canopy system you see in the video above. We used a larger tarp.
- ShelterLogic 25-Pk. of Bungee Fasteners (Northern Tool)
– You might need extra bungee fasteners.
- PVC pipe and Fittings – cut to the sizes you need for the height and size canopy you want to make.
- Tarp – We used a 15ft. x 15ft. white tarp to make the custom canopy system you see in the video above.
- A Compact, Collapsible/Telescoping Ladder (Camping World) – This is the one we use and love; it’s perfect for vans and RVs.
- Power Hook Awning Tensioner (Camping World)
– this helps secure the poles to the ground and works great in high winds.
- Coiled Awning Stake (Camping World)
– You’ll need 2 or 3 of these to use with the above awning tensioner.
*** VIDEO: See our DIY Custom Van Canopy How-To video for more information!
Backup Cameras For Vans and RVs:
- Chevy Express Third Brake Light Backup Camera (Rear View Safety)
– This is the actual backup camera that Mike installed on our Chevy camper van.
- Third Brake Light Cameras – All Vehicle Models (Rear View Safety)
– This link will take you to a page of backup cameras for all vehicle models of vans.
- Whole Systems: Shop a Variety of Backup Cameras for Cargo Vans at Rear View Safety!
– Whole backup camera systems (backup cameras AND monitors) for all vehicle models of vans.
Misc. Camper Van & RV Accessories:
- Door Catches (Camping World) – this is the stainless steel door latch that holds my back compartment doors open; these come in various colors/finishes)
- Weather Guard Ladders All-Purpose Van Rack 216-3 (Home Depot)
- A Compact, Collapsible/Telescoping Ladder (Camping World) – This is the one we use and love; it’s perfect for vans and RVs.
- Fillet Table WITH A BUILT IN SINK! (Cabela’s) – This is just like the collapsible table we use in our van but now they have one with a sink!
Van & Camping Solar Products:
See our favorite van & camping solar products here!
Van & Automotive Tools: