Jackery Explorer 1000 v2
Jackery — 1070Wh LiFePO4, 1500W AC output, ultra-lightweight. Perfect for full-time van life.
Gear That Actually Works
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Power Stations
EcoFlow RIVER 2
EF EcoFlow — 256Wh, fast charge, 600W output. Best budget option for weekend van trips.
Solar Panels
Renogy 200W flexible solar panel
Renogy — Ultra-thin, bendable. Mounts flush on any van roof.
Renogy REGO 200W N-type panel
Renogy — Industry-leading efficiency with N-type cells.
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30
Victron Energy — Bluetooth MPPT controller. The gold standard for van solar.
Roof Vents
MaxxAir MaxxFan Deluxe 7500K
Maxx Air — 10-speed reversible fan, built-in rain cover, remote control. The #1 van roof vent.
MaxxAir Maxxfan Deluxe
Maxx Air — Built-in thermostat auto-adjusts fan speed. Perfect for temperature control.
Kitchen & Fridge
BougeRV 12V fridge 23 qt
BougeRV — Cools fast. Runs on 12V/24V DC or 110V AC. Whisper-quiet compressor.
BougeRV 12V fridge 30 qt
BougeRV — 30-quart capacity with internal freezer. Holds a week of food for two.
Dometic CFX3 35 fridge/freezer
Dometic — 35L dual-zone fridge/freezer. Runs on 12V/24V/110V. The lifetime van fridge choice.
Toilet & Hygiene
Dometic 976 portable toilet 5 gal
Dometic — 5-gallon holding tank, adult-size seat, piston pump flush. The van life toilet standard.
Dometic 970 portable toilet 2.6 gal
Dometic — Compact 2.6-gallon version. Perfect for solo van lifers with limited space.
Safety & Tools
Mr. Heater 9,000 BTU Portable Buddy
Mr. Heater — 9,000 BTU, indoor-safe with ODS. Heats up to 225 sq ft. The most popular van heater.
Kidde CO detector (AA battery, portable)
Kidde — Battery-powered CO detector. Non-negotiable safety item for any van with a heater or stove.
NOCO Boost GB40 1000A jump starter
NOCO — Jump starts up to 6L gas / 3L diesel. Also charges phones and laptops. Van life essential.
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