The Vagabond Van
After living full-time on the road for three years in a Roadtrek class B van, the Vagabonds knew they were ready for a van that had everything they wanted and nothing they didn’t. Storage was their main objective.
This van, proudly handmade with the finest components and materials, is the result of hours of thinking and planning, testing and re-testing. The result, a beautifully crafted, technologically advanced, simple to operate and maintain home on wheels for a most adventurous loving couple.
As of this writing, they have traversed this continent in their Humble Road custom van almost a dozen times in 3 years without incident. Knock on wood…😇
A floor to ceiling armoire behind the driver's seat accommodates all day to day clothing storage.
"End of the hallway" recessed drawer bank and under fridge laundry drawer
Dimmable night light for stealth, or setting a mood. Life in the van should be just as interesting as life outside the van.. 😊
Storage spaces were designed around the components they would house. You'd be surprised how this alleviates frustration!
A fully functional galley with plenty of prep space, a nice wide aisle and yet another bank of drawers down the end of the hallway.
A queen-size bed with over-foot storage and full control of lighting and charging within arms reach.
The concept of Ma was applied in each phase of design. "The absence can be as important as presence - negative space."
Command Central for the 12 volt house battery system, including solar, is as simple as a couple of gauges and buttons.
All plumbing is arranged in isolated zones. A closed loop glycol system makes hot water while you drive.
Under seat storage
Nightlight
"Drawers", they said...
The grand foot cabinet
Watch the full van tour on the Humble Road YouTube channel
The details
2019 RAM Promaster 158EXT 3500
Cargo van
600 Amp/hr Lithionics lithium battery with external BMS
3000 watt pure sine-wave Xantrex inverter/charger
420 watts of solar with solar controller
280A second dedicated alternator for house battery charging
37 gallons fresh water tank
22 gallons grey tank
Four zone isolated plumbing system
Webasto gasoline fired cabin heater
Front vented dual door 12VDC/120VAC refrigerator/freezer
4.5 gallon Isotemp 120VAC water heater with heat exchanger
MaxxAir fan
Dometic 13,000btu air conditioner
Rooftop kayak rack
Fiamma awning
Closed loop glycol heat exchanger to make hot water while you drive.
Full sized garage with stacked storage drawers
Slide-out bicycle trays (2)
25 x 36 shower room
Nature’s Head composting toilet