Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0 UV-LED Water Treatment System

Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0 UV-LED The Acuva system works with a pre-filter and an UV-Led to clean the drinking water in my van, during my travels through the US. It comes with an optional faucet that is equipped with a blue lamp, showing when the UV-Led is working. To install the faucet, I have to drill… Continue reading Acuva ArrowMAX 2.0 UV-LED Water Treatment System

Victron Multiplus 3000 Van Conversion Installation

Multiplus 3000 Up till now I have operated the van without an inverter and several appliances went unused (ic. water heater and induction cooktop). Just being able to use the cooktop will make a major difference while living in the van. (Un)fortunately, the charger part of the Multiplus will only be used infrequently, as I… Continue reading Victron Multiplus 3000 Van Conversion Installation

Van Plumbing & More

With the water pump and faucet in place, the remaining Pex pipes are being installed between the water heater, faucet, pump and water tank. Followed by the sink and the drain lines. Small additions like a special mirror, towel rack and hardwood drawers make the van more complete. Plumbing The water supply and drain system… Continue reading Van Plumbing & More

Digital VanLife & Old Memories

Southeast Georgia This next trip will lead me on a 14-day tour of eastern Alabama, western Georgia and a slice of Tennessee. Today I start as usual from my home base in West-Central Florida and drive several hundred miles north into the state of Georgia. A much more detailed account of the trip can be… Continue reading Digital VanLife & Old Memories

Victron Smart Devices

The installation of a Victron Smart Solar Controller and a Victron Orion Smart DC-DC Converter as part of my vanconversion. The “Smart” part of this, is the ability to access the settings and output values of these devices through Bluetooth. While the DC-DC Converter is a new addition to the electrical system of the van,… Continue reading Victron Smart Devices

Faucet, Clothesline & Laminate

This week three small van projects. I install a kitchen touch faucet, a clothesline and begin working on a dozen or so cabinet doors and drawer faces. Kitchen Faucet The kitchen faucet is operated by touch (once calibrated); this should be a great water-saving feature and a better replacement for a foot operated on-off switch.… Continue reading Faucet, Clothesline & Laminate