jsvd87

You're 100% correct... This was old info comparing thermometric to 110 fridge through an inverter... We'll definitely look into 12v compressor options.

We’re not interested in the slide outs because we want to be able to cook inside the van on rainy and windy days. 95% of the time we’ll be outside... but the main reason we want a micro camper is the ability to be inside. I guess I could build it with an open top and slide in and out.. but I’d also like to keep the back doors open. I’m going to access the hinges when we buy a van.. if they’re too flimsy for weight on the door I’ll either have bigger ones made or I’ll put a bar either side of the van (inside) with the stove etc on it so it can still swing out independently of the door. we’ll have a “fridge” but we’re going to make it custom with a 12v thermoelectric cooling plate as they’re way more efficient than a compressor. ill definitely post photos/videos

Hey all, my wife and I are looking to get a TC and make a camper... We have built and lived in a custom house-truck, as well as a truck topper.. the TC will just be for climbing/paddling/biking trips. It seems that most people put a folding couch/bed on one side, and some form of cabinets and cooking on the other... Ideally I would like to have the couch sit up against the driver/passenger seats (back to back) with pull out drawers on either side door. The stove/sink will be mounted to the back doors. This way if it's nuking we can cook in the camper, but most often we'll flip the doors out and cook outside. My main concern is weight over time... I don't want to bend the doors/hinges and have them not close. I've seen a few builds with tables or water jugs mounted on the door. Has anyone put more weight on the doors? How have they held up? What are your thoughts.