All the gear we run
Every part in our 2000 Ford E-450 build, by system. Amazon links are paid links.
RV gear I actually run
WEN GN400i 4000W Inverter Generator
Quiet backup power for when the solar runs short.
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Class A Customs 27-Gal Black Water Tank
The waste holding tank in my build.
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Camco Rhino 28-Gal RV Tote Tank
Wheels the waste to the dump when you're parked long.
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Camco Rhino Tote Tank Rinser
Rinses the tote out after a dump run — built-in water inlet and backflow preventer, fits the 15/21/28/36-gal Rhinos.
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5-Gang RV Rocker Switch Panel (+ voltmeter & USB)
Runs my 12V switches and shows battery voltage at a glance.
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Monroe Magnum RV 555010 Shock Absorber
The heavy-duty shocks I put under the chassis.
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Wagner SevereDuty Brake Pads (second set)
SevereDuty pads, second axle set.
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Wagner SevereDuty Brake Pads
SevereDuty pads, first axle set.
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Monroe Magnum RV 555031 Shock Absorber
Monroe Magnum RV shock.
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GASPRO 15" RV Propane Hose
The propane line feeding the rig.
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SHURFLO RV Fresh Water Pump Strainer
Keeps grit out of the water pump.
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More gear from my rig
ALOVECO 12V LED Dimmable Ceiling Lights
The dimmable 4000K cabin lights in my rig.
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BlueFire 12V LED Puck Lights (4-pack)
Slim recessed accent lights over the galley.
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12V Touch Dimmer + Remote
Dims the LED lighting from the couch.
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ECO-WORTHY 280Ah LiFePO4 Battery (BT)
The lithium house bank that runs everything.
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WF-8955PEC 55A RV Power Converter
Shore-power charger/converter for the 12V system.
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Go Power TS-30 30A Automatic Transfer Switch
Sits between the LiFePO4 inverter and the shore plug (pedestal or generator).
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3/4 in Split Wire Loom, 25 ft
Loom that protects the wire runs.
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2/0 AWG 1/2 in Battery Lugs with Heat Shrink
Heavy lugs for the 2/0 cable, 1/2 in stud.
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1/0 AWG 3/8 in Battery Lugs, 10 pc
Copper lugs for the 1/0 cable ends.
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Bus Bar Terminal Block
Terminal block for the smaller 12V runs.
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LENKRAD Single M8 Stud Bus Bar
Single-stud bus bar in the 12V system.
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Kohree 30ft Solar Extension Cable
10AWG runs from the roof panels to the controller.
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CHTAIXI 2-Pole 63A DC Breaker
The white-and-blue breaker wired inline with the PowMr controller.
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Solar Panel Z Mounting Brackets
The Z brackets holding the panels to the roof.
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Solar Y-Branch Parallel Connectors
Y connectors that parallel the panels.
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12V RV Fresh Water Pump (4.0 GPM)
On-demand 50PSI fresh-water pump.
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Atwood Water Heater Pilot Assembly and Thermocouple Kit
Pilot and thermocouple replacement for the Atwood water heater.
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RV Water Heater Solenoid Gas Valve (Atwood 6 and 10 gal)
Replacement gas valve for the Atwood water heater.
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Valterra 3 in Stainless Waste Valve
3 in waste gate valve.
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RV Holding Tank Installation Fittings Kit
Fittings kit for the black/waste holding tank.
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Cupohus Self-Regulating Heat Tape (second length)
A second run of heat tape on the water lines.
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5200 Fast-Cure Marine Sealant
Seals the black tank components.
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RV City Water Inlet (brass, check valve)
The city-water fill flange on the side of the rig — 1/2" NPT male with a check valve.
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MAXXAIR Maxxfan Deluxe Vent Fan
Moves air even in the rain — best upgrade I made.
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14" RV Roof Vent Fan (rain sensor)
Reversible roof fan that closes itself when it rains.
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Rechargeable RV / Tent Clip Fan
Battery clip fan for still nights off-grid.
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ATEngeus 8 in Rechargeable Clip Fan
Another rechargeable clip fan I run.
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RV Tank Heater Pads (3-pack)
Thermostat pads that keep the tanks from freezing.
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Self-Regulating Water-Line Heat Tape
18ft of freeze protection on the water lines.
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BEEST Silicone RV Roof Coating
The second coat on my roof. I put Henry's Tropi-Cool down first, then this BEEST silicone over it. Sealed and reflective.
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Kohree Self-Leveling RV Roof Sealant (2-Pack)
Self-leveling lap sealant for the roof seams — the 2-pack I restock.
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Kohree RV Roof Sealant (1-Pack)
Single tube of the same self-leveling sealant for touch-ups.
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RV Roof Tape (4in x 50ft)
UV-resistant white repair tape for roof seams and quick patches.
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Kohree RV Sealant Tape, 4 in
Wide sealant tape for roof seams.
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Dicor 501LSW Self-Leveling Lap Sealant
Self-leveling lap sealant for the roof seams and fixtures.
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Solder Seal Wire Connectors (420pc)
Heat-shrink solderless splice kit, AWG 26-10, used across the 12V wiring.
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JoyTutus Cup Holder Inserts (4pc)
Drop-in cup holders for the cab/couch.
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LONTAN 30" Heavy-Duty Drawer Slides
Full-extension slides on the build's drawers.
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LONTAN 36" Heavy-Duty Drawer Slides
The longer pair. The 12V fridge rides on them, so it pulls straight out into the aisle.
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TUPARKA 90% Shade Cloth (10x20)
Blocks 90% of sun over the rig on hot summer stops.
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Chassis & suspension
A-Premium Front Steering Damper
Front steering damper on the E-450 chassis.
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MOOG K80015 Stabilizer Bar Link
MOOG stabilizer bar link up front.
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MOOG ES3203L Tie Rod End
Steering tie-rod end (E-350/450).
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Engine & 7.3L diesel
Gates Premium Engine Water Pump
Gates water pump on the 7.3L.
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Bosch Workshop Engine Air Filter
Bosch air filter (E-350/450/550).
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Dorman Glow Plug / Injector Harness
Glow-plug & injector harness repair connector.
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7.3L Powerstroke Up-Pipe Kit
Bellowed exhaust up-pipe kit (99-03 7.3L).
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Diesel Fuel Tank Pick-Up Screen
Fuel pick-up sock/strainer (7.3L).
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40k Transmission Oil Cooler Kit
Heavy-duty trans oil cooler (40k GVW).
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Doc's Diesel Filter Kit (7.3L)
Fuel + oil filter kit for the 7.3L.
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Ford 7.3L Powerstroke Turbo Pedestal O-Ring Gaskets
Turbo pedestal O-rings for the 7.3L.
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Fuel Filter Base (fits CAT 1R-0750 / 1R-0749)
Spin-on fuel filter base.
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Furnace Igniter Board w/ Fan Control
FAN50PLUS igniter board for the RV furnace.
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NexaNova Diesel Heater Fuel Pump
Quiet-design fuel pump for the parking diesel heater.
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Diesel Heater Fuel Line Kit
Fuel line, filter & hose clips for the parking heater.
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Stainless 316 Exhaust Thru-Hull Fitting (24mm)
Stainless thru-hull for the diesel heater exhaust.
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75mm 5-Gear Heater Duct Outlet
Air vent duct outlet w/ valve flap for the diesel heater.
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Power & wiring
14 AWG Wire (90ft, 6 colors)
Silicone hookup wire for the 12V build.
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2/0 AWG Battery Lugs (10pc)
Battery-cable ring terminals.
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Cable Lug Crimping Tool Kit
Crimper + copper lugs for battery cables.
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10-Ton Hydraulic Lug Crimper (12 to 2/0 AWG)
Hydraulic crimper for the heavy battery cables.
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2/0 AWG Pure Copper Battery Cable, 10 ft (with lugs)
2/0 copper cable for the battery-to-inverter run.
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LM2596S DC-DC Buck Converters (4pc)
Step-down regulators for 12V to 5V.
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Partsam Triple LED Tail Lights (2-pack)
45-LED rectangle lights, 12V, amber/red/clear lens on a black base.
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Cab & appliances
Where I sleep free
Harvest Hosts
Free overnight parking at wineries, farms & breweries with a membership — my #1 free-lodging hack. Referral link: I'm compensated if you join; you get 20% off.
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iOverlander App
How I find free dispersed camping spots — community-sourced, GPS-pinned
Solar & electrical
Renogy Solar Panels
Two of these make up our 200W Renogy system. Panel model: Renogy 100W N-Type 16BB monocrystalline
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PowMr 60A MPPT Charge Controller
Runs our SanTan solar array into the 280Ah bank.
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Renogy DC-DC 12V 40A Charger
Charges the bank off the alternator while you drive. Works with LiFePO4, AGM & gel.
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Batteries
Connectivity
Visible Wireless — $45/mo Unlimited
My data plan + mobile hotspot. $45/mo all-in. No contracts, no throttle traps.
Folding 360° Aluminum Laptop Stand
Remote-work desk at any picnic table.
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RV gear I actually use
9007/HB5 LED Bulbs
The housing is a separate eBay find, but these forenner 9007/HB5 bulbs are the exact replacement bulbs -- massive visibility improvement over stock halogens
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Rechargeable Under-Cabinet LED Lights
Stick-up rechargeable lights under the cabinets.
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Amber 12V LED Marker Lights, 10 pc
Amber clearance/marker lights.
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EUHOMY 12V Fridge / Freezer (37qt)
Low-draw cold food and freezer off-grid. Runs −4°F to 68°F on 12V/24V/AC.
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RV Stove / Cooktop
Salvaged from the Prowler donor and still running — the full cook setup on the road
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RV Kitchen Faucet
AIMADI oil-rubbed-bronze pull-down galley faucet — fits the galley without robbing headroom
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Diesel Air Heater
Sips diesel, puts out serious heat — the reason cold-weather boondocking is comfortable. XPORTION 8.3KW, Bluetooth + LCD control
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Apps I actually use on the road
Apps I actually run in the rig. These three are plain links, not affiliate links.
RV LIFE — Trip Wizard
The routing app that knows bridge heights and weight limits. My #1 navigation tool in the rig.
Harvest Hosts
5,000+ wineries, farms & breweries — free overnight parking with a membership. My #1 free-camping hack; you get 20% off.
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The Dyrt PRO
Offline campground maps — works where cell doesn't. Finds free dispersed spots all over the west.
GasBuddy
I check it before every fill-up. On a 7.3L diesel this app pays for itself in a single tank.
Try Amazon Prime — free trial
Free 30-day trial. I use it for Prime delivery to RV parks and Prime Video on rain days.
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The build
Full E450 Build Journal
2000 Ford E450, 7.3L diesel — bought for $3k, built for $10k all-in. Every mistake documented.
Free RV Build + Gear Guide
Free — the $10k cost sheet by subsystem, the 700W solar layout and the linked parts list.
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The RV Gear List
Our exact off-grid build, sorted clean: power core + Summer (stay cool) + Winter (stay warm).
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Some links above are affiliate links — if you buy through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only link gear I actually run in this rig. The $10k build cost and 700W solar numbers are from my own build; your costs will vary.