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Ford Transit High Roof Full-Time Build
$32,000
About This Build
A 148" extended high-roof Ford Transit built for full-time living. Features a longitudinal bed, full kitchen with induction cooktop, composting toilet, and 600Ah of lithium. This build prioritizes livability over minimalism. Lived in full-time for 2 years across 40+ states. Every system has been refined through real use.
Gear List
Sleep System
$975| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuft & Needle Queen Mattress (cut to size) | — | $595 | — |
| DIY Fixed Queen Bed Frame Plywood build with 4" memory foam topper, full garage underneath | Plywood build with 4" memory foam topper, full garage underneath | $380 | — |
Cooking
$1,039| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dometic CFX3 55IM Compressor Fridge With built-in ice maker | With built-in ice maker | $899 | Buy |
| Instant Pot Duo 6Qt | — | $80 | — |
| Duxtop Induction Cooktop 2-Burner No propane needed — runs off the solar system | No propane needed — runs off the solar system | $60 | — |
Storage
$1,069| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box | — | $649 | — |
| Custom Overhead Cabinetry (DIY) Baltic birch plywood, piano hinges, magnetic catches | Baltic birch plywood, piano hinges, magnetic catches | $420 | — |
Power & Electronics
$8,379| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Born 100Ah LiFePO4 (×6) 600Ah total — runs everything including induction cooking | 600Ah total — runs everything including induction cooking | $6,600 | — |
| Victron MultiPlus 12/3000/120 Inverter 3000W continuous — runs AC appliances no problem | 3000W continuous — runs AC appliances no problem | $899 | — |
| Renogy 200W Flexible Solar (×4) | — | $880 | Buy |
Miscellaneous
$2,065| Item | Notes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webasto Air Top Evo 55 Diesel Heater Runs on van's fuel tank — no separate propane | Runs on van's fuel tank — no separate propane | $1,100 | — |
| Nature's Head Composting Toilet Odorless with urine diversion — game changer for full-time | Odorless with urine diversion — game changer for full-time | $965 | Buy |
Total Build Cost
$32,000