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Express Van 1500
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RV Name Express Van 1500
Year 2008
Make Chevy
Model Express Van 1500
2008 Chevy Express Van 1500
Basic Info I converted a stock 6 cylinder Chevy Express Van 1500 into a RV camper.
Exterior
2008 Chevy Express Van 1500 Exterior
Exterior is stock with the exception of adding on the driver's side a 30 amp shore power port and a port for solar panels.

Interior
2008 Chevy Express Van 1500 Interior 2008 Chevy Express Van 1500 Interior 2008 Chevy Express Van 1500 Interior
The interior is finished with a white panel board on the ceiling and standard underlayment on the sides. Ceiling and sides have been insulated with fiber glass batting in the ceiling and a foil backed insulation in the side walls.

Customizations
AC electrical power is supplied by a standard RV quality 30-amp shore power system with the entry port just behind the driver's door. The AC distribution panel is a marine quality panel box with AC outlets fore and aft. DC power is supplied by 2 lithium-Ion batteries that feed a 2000-watt full sine wave voltage inverter as well as the usual 12-volt lights and devices. Charging for the deep cycle batteries is supplied by an Epever 30-amp charge controller that is supported by a two 100-watt solar panels that are connected through an exterior port. The electrical panel has been constructed to support mobile ham radio operations.

Renovations and Repairs
Interior DC lighting is supplied by homemade coach lights that were fabricated using Ikea candle lanterns and high intensity LED automotive lights. A 12-volt map light was placed over the electrical panel to illuminate it and the outside of the van. The bed was constructed using a hollow core door and standard hard wood table legs trimmed to fit.

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2008 Chevy Express Van 1500 Favorite Camping Destinations 2008 Chevy Express Van 1500 Favorite Camping Destinations 2008 Chevy Express Van 1500 Favorite Camping Destinations
Grand Teton NP, Glacier NP, Superstition Mountains, Rocky Mountains and the Smokey Mountains.
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