Our finished Ford E-450 bus conversion, white with a grey lower third, parked under palms by the water in Florida

@wildnwonderfulwanderer

Self-built E-450, 700W solar, $0 lodging, works remote.

Today’s route

Bristlecone Pine Forest → Manzanar → Alabama Hills 3 stops · 72 mi · about 2 hr 24 min Open today’s route in Google Maps Stops, facts and gear

Road essentials

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The 2000 Ford E-450 build: 700W solar, a 280Ah LiFePO4 bank, the real cost sheet and every part linked, plus the apps and rules behind every $0 night. Opens instantly.

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Gear for the drive

Our 12V fridge open in its pull-out drawer, stocked with drinks EUHOMY 12V Fridge / Freezer (37qt) Low-draw cold food and freezer, off-grid. Amazon (paid link) Add to cart
120W USB-C Car Charger (4-port) Fast USB-C charging at the dash. Amazon (paid link) Add to cart
weBoost Drive Reach RV Signal Booster Turns 1 bar to 4 in remote spots. Amazon (paid link) Add to cart
Rechargeable Clip-On Camping Fan Battery clip fan with hook and LED light for still, hot nights. Amazon (paid link) Add to cart
The RV Kit — $27 11 printable pages. All gear, by system

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The full numbers: what each stop cost, what broke, what I'd change

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.