Interior Additions
Bug Screens
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Brand: The Bug Wall
Sliding door and rear door entrance
Bug screens and chill curtains
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Keep bugs out of the van
For the first 3 years, I dealt with flies and bugs coming in the van whenever I wanted to have the doors open for fresh air and to enjoy the views… it was miserable
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Remove the door gasket to add the fabric behind it
Don’t make it too tight side to side or else the magnets and zipper won’t close easily
Stop the length right at the floor
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Made specifically for your vans make and model
Screens for the rear doors and sliding door
You choose whether you want the screens to have a zipper to open or magnets you can walk right through and will close behind you
I have the magnets and LOVE it - the zipper would be a pain to open and close every time you go in and out of the van
The screens can be easily removed if you are somewhere it isn’t buggy and you don’t want them up - or you can roll them up and clip them in place
There is a zipper around the top and side perimeter to do so
The bug screens can be swapped for chill curtains in the winter time to keep the hot air in and cold air out when the door is open in colder climates
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Cheaper, but lower quality
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I LOVE these bug screens!!! I spent so much time researching the best option and I am confident this is the best in the market - hands down.
Swivel Seat
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Scopema Passenger Swivel Seat from The Swivel Shop
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Additional seating
A different place to sit in the van for a change of scenery
Opens up the space in the van when turned around
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You’ll need to unplug wires and disconnect the negative battery terminal in the van during the install
Remove the seat (it’s really lightweight) and place the swivel under the seat
Bolts provided
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Adds about 1.25” in height
There are swivels for both the passenger and driver seat - make sure you select the correct one you want
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Order the van with factory installed swivel seats
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I wish I would have ordered the factory installed swivel seats. I will admit the Scopema’s are the best in the market, but isn’t the smoothest to turn around like a factory installed swivel system.
Entrance Handle
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Mopar Sliding Door Entrance Handle
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It is a big step into the van and having somewhere to grab onto is helpful
Less for me, more for other people that enter my van
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Need to remove the trim cover on the van pillar
Installs directly to the metal structure of the van - no drilling required
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This handle is specifically designed for Ram ProMasters
Extremely sturdy
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Screw a random handle into the beam
Not as secure
Potential for rust
Need to avoid the holes throughout the van’s beam
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Before this handle, everyone that came into the van would look for a place to grab. With the handle, people love it and can get in and out of my van much easier.
Sliding Door Handle
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Brand: Open Glass Van Mods
Larger & better ergonomics compared to the OEM handle
Has a hook to hang keys or a bag
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Easier to open the sliding door from inside (only need one finger)
Fast & Easy Install (less than 5 minutes)
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Simple unscrew one bolt to remove the original handle, then screw the new handle in
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This is an inexpensive, fast & easy upgrade that greatly improves functionality of the sliding door. I can open the door with one finger now, whereas before, I still struggled to open the van and no one else could figure it out.
Swing
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An aerial silk that I can use as a swing in the sliding door and rear door entrance, as well as a hammock the full length f the van, front to back.
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Another place to sit and rest
Something fun
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Drill two holes in the van rib wide enough to feel comfortable in the swing
Add two plusnuts in the holes after treating the newly exposed metal with a rust prevention
Screw two eye bolts into the plusnuts to attach the swing carabiners to
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Be careful swinging backwards that you don’t hit your head on anything
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Having a swing is fun. It’s a relaxing place to read, sleep and enjoy the views.
Movie Theatre
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70” projector screen on the back ledge of my bed area
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Nebula projector
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For a cozy night in watching YouTube or a movie night with friends outside the back doors
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The projector screen hooks into two screws on the bed ledge so it can be easily pulled up and hooked in place - or - turned around for viewing pleasure outside
Install a plusnut in the back van rib to a hook bolt to screw into, which will hold the projector screen up
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The projector screen is hidden behind the bed mattress
I use the Nebula projector
Size of a soda can
Access to streaming services and YouTube
Can control it from your phone in the Nebula app
Great viewing quality
Can rest it on the countertop, a tripod, or mount it in place
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A real TV
Pull down screen under overhead cabinets, instead of having it pull up
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The best way to spend a cozy night in. Simple and easy.
Mattress
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3” GoFoam Mattress
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Custom covers from Sew Cush
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I have a convertible bed to u-shaped couch instead of a fixed bed
The two center bed pieces become the back rest for the passenger and driver side wall when in couch and table mode
The back middle bed box has a separate cushion for couch and table mode, but gets stored under the table at night when in bed mode
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I used an electric knife to cut the mattress
Keep the cuts square
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Yes, it is a thin mattress, but personally I don’t have any issues with that
I also needed a thin mattress so I could save room to sit underneath the cabinets without hitting my head
Outsourced the cushion covers to Sew Cush
Durable & washable material
Each section has a zipper to easily remove
The covers are PERFECT
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Install a fixed bed and use a standard mattress
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I wouldn’t change a thing about the mattress or covers.
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