What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion

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Inside My Minivan Camper Conversion: What You Need to Know

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What’s in my Minivan Camper Conversion can vary from season to season however, there are some basic necessities I love to have in Carol the Caravan, my 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan camper conversion that I designed and built in 2020.

As I gain more time in my minivan camper, I will add to this list. This is not a complete list of everything I carry with me or use, however, it’s a great starting point for those wondering what they may need for their own van life setup.

These items can be used in a minivan, RV, cargo van, full-size van, truck, or car camper.

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Electrical System
Temperature Control
Lighting
Bed
Water
Kitchen Gear
Food Storage

Electrical System

Jackery Explorer 1000 Portable Power Station Lithium Battery with Built-in Inverter and MPPT Solar Charge Controller is What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion — Jackery Explorer 1000 with Built-in MPPT Solar Charge Controller and Inverter

What’s in my Minivan Camper Conversion - Togo Power Portable Solar Panel — Togo Power 100-watt Portable Solar Panel

What’s in my Minivan Camper Conversion - Jackery Explorer 240 — Jackery Explorer 240 Wh Portable Lithium Ion Power Station

Solar Charger, 20000mAh Portable Outdoor Waterproof Solar Power Bank

Temperature Control

Light Beige Thermal Insulated Blackout Curtains — Light Beige Thermal Insulated Blackout Curtains to Separate Cab from Cargo Area

What’s in my Minivan Camper Conversion - Rechargeable Fan — 5000mAh Battery Camping Fan with LED Lights-40 Working Hours Max Tent Fan Light with Hanging Hook-Rechargeable Battery Operated USB

12 Volt Electric Blanket with Temperature Control is What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion — 12 Volt Electric Blanket with Temperature Control

What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion for Lighting

TOPESEL 5W 48 LEDs Dimmable Clip-on Led Desk Lamp — 5W 48 LEDs Dimmable Clip-on Desk Lamp

Headlamp LED USB Rechargeable - Waterproof Super Bright Torch — Headlamp LED USB Rechargeable – Waterproof Super Bright Torch

Star String Lights Battery Operated Waterproof 40 LED 20 FT Star Fairy String Lights with Remote Control

What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion for my Bed

Zinus 6 Inch Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress / CertiPUR-US Certified / Bed-in-a-Box / Pressure Relieving, Narrow Twin is What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion for my bed — Zinus 6 Inch Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress / CertiPUR-US Certified / Bed-in-a-Box / Pressure Relieving, Narrow Twin

Soft Vinyl Cot Size Mattress Cover is What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion to protect my mattress — Soft Vinyl Cot Size Mattress Cover

Cot Sheets Set (30" X 75") 4 PCs 400 Tc with 6 Inch Deep Pocket Light Blue Solid — Cot Sheets Set (30″ X 75″) 4 PCs 400 Tc with 6 Inch Deep Pocket Light Blue Solid

Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows for Sleeping - Queen Size, Set of 2 - Cooling, Luxury Gel Pillow for Back, Stomach or Side Sleepers — Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows for Sleeping – Queen Size, Set of 2 – Cooling, Luxury Gel Pillow for Back, Stomach or Side Sleepers

Water

Reliance Aqua Tainer 5 Gallon Water Storage Container is one of two containers that store the bulk of my water and What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion — Reliance Aqua Tainer 5 Gallon Water Storage Container

Electric Drinking Water Portable Water Pump USB Rechargeable is What I Use in Minivan Camper Conversion to pump my water — Electric Drinking Water Portable Water Pump USB Rechargeable

Dish Basin Collapsible with Drain Plug Carry Handles

Silicone Sponge Dish Washing Kitchen Scrubber - Magic Food-Grade Dishes Multipurpose Better Sponges — Silicone Sponge Dish Washing Kitchen Scrubber – Magic Food-Grade Dishes Multipurpose Better Sponges

LifeStraw Personal Water Filter for Hiking, Camping, Travel, and Emergency Preparedness

Potable Aqua Water Purification Tablets With PA Plus

Kitchen Gear

Coleman Portable Camping Dual Fuel Powerhouse 2-Burner Compact Liquid Fuel Stove

MSR Super Fuel White Gas for Camping and Backpacking Liquid Fuel Stoves

Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Reversible Grill/Griddle, 16.75 Inch, Black

Lodge SCRAPERGPK Durable Grill Pan Scrapers, Red and Black, 2-Pack

Chef Craft Classic Clam Shell Tongs, 9 inch, Stainless Steel — Chef Craft Classic Clam Shell Tongs, 9-inch, Stainless Steel

Chef Craft Select Turner/Spatula, 12.75 inch, Stainless Steel — Chef Craft Select Turner/Spatula, 12.75 inches, Stainless Steel

Food Storage

ICECO JP40 Portable Refrigerator Fridge Freezer, 12V Cooler Refrigerator, 40 Liters Compact Refrigerator with Secop Compressor

Security

Master Lock 8154DPF Cable Lock with Key for Minivan Camper Portable Power Station Protection

Storage

Drawer Organizer Divider - Set of 3 for Minivan Camper Conversion - Click to order yours from Amazon — Drawer Organizer Divider – Set of 3

Tech Stuff

Best Universal Car Phone Mount Magnetic for Minivan Camper Conversion - Click to order yours from Amazon — Best Universal Car Phone Mount Magnetic

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