Welcome to Our Dovakin Van Build!

Hey there 👋, Alesha and Kodiak here, your friendly NoCo Nomads! We’re so excited to bring you all along on our journey to creating our dream van, lovingly named Dovakin. We’ve put in a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into this project, and we’re thrilled to share our experience, resources, and lessons learned with you. So buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Powering Dovakin: Solar and Electrical System

First things first, let’s talk about power. We wanted to make sure we had a reliable source of energy for our off-grid adventures, so we decided to install a solar power system. Here are the components we used and some helpful links to get you started on your own solar setup:

• Solar charge controller
• Battery
• Hard cut
• Switch panel
• Solar clip
• Solar panel
• Extension cable
• USB charger
• Battery tender

Keeping Cool and Bright: Ventilation and Lighting

We knew that proper ventilation and lighting were important to make our van comfortable and cozy. So, we wanted to share the products we used to create a well lit and well-ventilated van:

• Fan
• Lights
• Window / Alternative window option

Kitchen Essentials: Sink, Faucet, and More

Having a functional and stylish kitchen area was really important to us. Here are the items we used to put together our Dovakin kitchen:

• Water pump
• Faucet
• Fridge

Cozy Sleeping Quarters: Bed, Mattress, and Storage

A comfortable bed is a must when it comes to van life. Check out the items we used to create the perfect sleeping setup in Dovakin:

• Bed slats
• Mattress

Staying Warm: Heating Options

Since we’ll be exploring all types of environments, we needed a reliable and safe heating system for our van. We chose this heater and couldn’t be happier with it:

• Heater

Lessons Learned and Final Thoughts

Van building isn’t easy, but it’s so rewarding. We’ve learned so much throughout this journey and have grown not only as individuals, but as a team. It’s been a labor of love and we couldn’t be more proud of our home on wheels, Dovakin.

We hope our build inspires you and assists you with our product recommendations. Don’t forget to enjoy the journey as much as the destination! Safe travels and happy building, fellow nomads! 🌄

With love and gratitude,

Alesha & Kodiak