This page features all of our posts relating to everything that has to do with converting our Ram Promaster 3500 into a fully contained camper van.
Articles about our van build
Articles are listed in chronological order, the most recent addition is at the top of the list.
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Removing the OEM floor from a Ram ProMaster - Removing the factory ProMaster flooring is a frequent question we receive. While not easy, it can be done! Here is a quick step-by-step how we removed the flooring in our van.
Adding Hella Micro DE Halogen Projector Fog Lights to a Ram ProMaster - In my world, a proper fog light must:1) have a sharp cutoff: lots of light below a line, very little above2) be mounted as reasonably low as it can be3) be able to be on without the normal headlights or running lights4) have yellow light (yes, I know this is old think) After wandering around southern Washington on a night of alternating fog and snow, I was quite frustrated at how useless the OEM fog lights of the Promaster were. Some years ago, we put some Hella Micro DE Halogen Projector Fog Lights on our 1975 Super Beetle project. Details...
Adding Tern Overland Windows - We decided on Tern Overland windows for our ProMaster's two sliding doors. We talk about the pros, cons, and a few 'uh ohs' getting these windows installed.
Insulating over the cab - We decided to insulate over the cab. To keep it simple we decided to use Havelock Wool. There is not a lot of room for rigid foam, and we wanted to make sure whatever we used would not impair disassembly for future service.
Adding jump seats to our Promaster - With the extra space in this extended van, we thought it would be nice to be able to bring along a couple of extra people safely, and also be able to use these seats for lounging and eating.
Rear Maxx Fan Install - Installing a roof fan is often the "first blood" of cutting into your new precious van. Here is how we took on installing our MaxxFan.
Additional undercoating in rear wheel wells of a Promaster Van - There is already some factory undercoating, but we figured it would not hurt to have a few more layers of protection and quiet.
Installing Arm Rests - We wanted armrests on the front seats of our new Promaster. I have a glitchy back, and I really like being able to support my back a bit on the armrests when driving. The driver seat has a right-side armrest, but the left side “armrest’ is built into the door and about a mile and a half away from my elbow. The passenger seat does not have any armrests at all.
Propane Remote Fill - Since the propane tank is pretty well tucked under the van, we definitely wanted a remote fill kit. For this part of our build, we used the Nashfuel Propane Remote Fill Kit with Mounting Bracket.
Mounting a propane tank under our Ram3500 van - At this point in our build, we do not have the entire layout perfectly planned and pinned down, but we were pretty sure of how the propane tank was going to end up so that work could be done before the interior layout was settled.