This is my van. A huge red fire truck my brother and I named Stan.
I grew up around a few vans and have always dreamt of one day owning my own. I love having the freedom to travel and meet new people along the way who share the same passion as I do. The summer of 2018 my childhood dream came true thanks to some of my biggest supporters aka my family.
This project taught me more than just building functional cabinets and wiring solar panels to the top of the roof. It showed me how to work with others, solve problems when things don't go to plan and of course how to become a mechanic on the spot.
Stan The Van
what's inside stan
Stan is a 2006 Dodge Sprinter van with a 2.7 L 5-cylinder diesel engine.
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Overall Length: 233.5"
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Overall Height: 111.3"
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Interior Standing Height: 79.1"
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Interior Cargo Length: 137.4"
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Interior Width: 70.4"
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Gross Vehicle Weight: 9,050 lbs
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Maximum Towing Capacity: 5,000 lbs
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Payload: 3,726 lbs
Stan is equipped with two 100 watt solar panels and a deep cycle battery to power the kitchen and any external devices. The kitchen features a fresh water and grey water tank under the sink, a foot pump to run the sink, a cooler connected to the solar system, three storage drawers for food/dishes/utensils, a trash can with extra storage underneath, and lots of counter space.
The van also has seating for three people, some room for activities in the “living room” area, a queen size bed with a topper mattress, and a garage underneath the bed for all equipment.
Future updates:
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Library nook
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Finish the trim around the ceiling
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Add cabinets for clothes above the bed
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Make a new sliding table
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New blackout insulated curtains
Contact me for any van questions.
