What your camper van needs to go off-grid for less than $99K

Building a camper van is a dream for many adventurers and travel enthusiasts. The idea of having a home on wheels that can take you anywhere, anytime, is incredibly appealing. However, there's a common assumption that building a camper van is an expensive endeavor. But why do people think this way? at Next Chapter, we’ve actually streamlined the process for all of our vans that keep the costs under $99K

So what do you need?

Well, this is what we recommend:

*reversible roof vent WITH remote

*20-gallon potable tank 

*13,500 BTU compressor AIR CONDITIONER

*(RV) queen size bed with an 8-inch memory foam mattress

*Induction cook plate

*Table on swivel arm

*Front passenger seat swivel

*Sound-proofed water pump

*Refrigerator/freezer that runs on 12v or 110v

*Cabinet with (Dry Flush optional) toilet

*Open garage pass-through for bulk storage or additional sleeping

*Hot water shower at the rear and full-size kitchen sink

*12v off grid hot water heater

*roof solar and alternator charging

*Electric heater

*2048 watt hour solar charger | charged via solar/alternator or shore power

*Multiple 110v outlets

*Six USB chargers

*crank awning (optional add-on)

*plus, you can add an Optional lightweight gas generator for off grid air conditioning.

While there are legitimate reasons why building a camper van can be perceived as expensive, there are also plenty of ways to mitigate costs and build a functional, comfortable camper van on a budget. It all comes down to careful planning, resourcefulness, and a willingness to learn and adapt. With the right approach, the dream of having a home on wheels can be accessible to more people than one might think.

Interested in going off-grid, but don’t want to build it yourself?

Check out one of our custom vans here.

- Doug Smith
(Founder & Craftsman of Next Chapter Camper Vans)