Unfortunately, I'm not local and don't have my van yet; I'm just looking ahead. I'll keep checking back.
Van Compass Ford Transit Build - 1 TON 4x4 conversion
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Van Compass
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We hope to have this galley installed in the next few weeks.
1/8" laser cut and cnc formed 5052 aluminum. Bolt together design that uses a Truckfridge.com TF130 fridge, suburban 2 burner cook top and a deep stainless sink found on amazon. We plan to add a butcher block top to finish it off. Still a few tweaks to make everything fit perfect, but this is a prototype that will work great in our Transit.
The cabinet weighed in a 100lbs. Another 60lbs with fridge.
1/8" laser cut and cnc formed 5052 aluminum. Bolt together design that uses a Truckfridge.com TF130 fridge, suburban 2 burner cook top and a deep stainless sink found on amazon. We plan to add a butcher block top to finish it off. Still a few tweaks to make everything fit perfect, but this is a prototype that will work great in our Transit.
The cabinet weighed in a 100lbs. Another 60lbs with fridge.
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Pinnacle Campers
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What is the price point on the cabinet loaded with fridge, sink, top?
A very helpful pictoriel for us, thanx!
Van Compass
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The cabinet should be about $1500. We don't expect to be making 100s of these at a time, so the price stays pretty high at our laser cutting shop.
It is designed around items that the customer can source on amazon. You can add a wood top the the galley to change or delete the sink or cooktop.
Fridge $699
https://www.amazon.com/TruckFridge-...01J0WQ4CG/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Sink $85
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011YHVOM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Cooktop $116
https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-293...1514490240&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+cooktop+propane
It does get pricey, but all this stuff can be assembled in an afternoon. Making something this stout out of wood would take many hours to produce and it would still not lost as long.
Those are a good lookin design. Cost on them puppies? And weight>
Van Compass
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They weigh about 160lbs. Price is 2K. https://vancompass.com/collections/...ford-transit-rocker-guards-148-wheelbase-2015
Aluminum, nice! This looks along the lines to the interior that expovans company has been building, black fridge too
http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/172332-Expovans-Transit-4x4-Conversions?p=2426902#post2426902
You guys workin together on interiors?
Dam why are they so expensive? Most all of the truck sliders Ive seen are about $1000 a set and even those fancy amp flipout steps are only like $1300 a set.
Van Compass
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We are not working with Expovans, but we both like to design our stuff in CAD and use materials that will stand the test of time.
The rock sliders are some really long parts (112") that require a lot of material and skill to form on a press brake. Lots of welding labor to manufacture. Powder coating and the entire packaging process for shipment is not easy. We spend a lot of time packaging these into custom made crates so they will show up at your doorstep in good condition. If you look over the installation instructions you will see all the bits required for these to become reality. Most truck steps and Amp steps do not protect your van body or provide the strength to lift the vehicle from in a recovery situation. All of our products are manufactured in CA, WA, and ID.
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Pinnacle Campers
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Seems reasonable, I think you will do well with it.
86scotty
Cynic
Why? I mean, Sportsmobile builds theirs out of particle board (spongewood) STILL and they're selling like hotcakes!
Why? I mean, Sportsmobile builds theirs out of particle board (spongewood) STILL and they're selling like hotcakes!
Seriously??? Why would anyone buy a $40k interior made of that lowgrade junk?
Pretty sure there was an implied /sarc 86Scotty's post.