Category 02
Climate Control
Heaters · Air conditioners · Fans
Interior Mount
12V Mini Split Air Conditioner
RV65f
Mounts inside the van instead of on the roof — keeping your entire roof free for solar panels. Runs direct on 12V DC at 750W (60–80A), so no inverter required. 8875 BTU of cooling output in a compact footprint that doesn't sacrifice headroom or wall space.
$599
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Full-Size Heat Pump
LETO Series 12,000 BTU Mini Split
Senville
Full residential-grade mini split with both heating and cooling — 21.2 SEER2 rating and DC inverter technology that cuts power consumption by up to 48%. Works with Alexa for remote control. The right size unit for 12' or larger box trucks and skoolies.
$800 – $1,125
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Diesel Heater
8KW All-in-One Diesel Air Heater
VEVOR
Diesel-powered heat that runs off your vehicle's fuel — no propane tanks to manage. 8KW output heats the whole rig with fuel consumption as low as 0.16 L/hr. Bluetooth app, remote, and LCD controls built in. Automatic altitude adjustment works up to 18,045 ft — desert floor to mountain pass. Integrated CO alarm included.
$100 – $250
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Category 03
Refrigerators
Chest coolers · Built-in fridges · 12V compressor units
Chest-Style Builds
FM-62DZ 62 Qt Dual Zone Portable Fridge/Freezer
Whynter
Chest-style dual zone — run one side as a fridge and the other as a deep freezer simultaneously. Great for builds where a slide-in fridge won't fit. Runs on 12V or 110V.
$299 – $349
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Large Capacity 12V
83L 12V RV Refrigerator & Freezer
BODEGA Cooler
Big 83L capacity split across a fridge and a separate freezer zone — runs on 12/24V DC with no inverter needed. WiFi app control, locks, and quiet under 45dB. ECO mode keeps power draw low for off-grid builds. Includes crisper drawer, bottle holder, egg tray, and drain plug.
$639
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Permanent Install
RV Refrigerator 4.4 Cu Ft 12V Stainless Steel
RecPro
Frost-free fridge/freezer combo built for the road — reversible doors, built-in door lock, and a compact footprint that fits van and box truck builds running 12V systems.
$689.95
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Category 04
Cooking
Induction · Propane · Pressure Cooking
One-Pot Meals
Duo Mini 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker 3 Qt
Instant Pot
Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and sauté pan in a 3 qt footprint. Runs on shore power — minimal dishes, minimal space, maximum meals.
$50 – $60
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Clean Induction Cooking
9820HLBI 1800W Dual Burner Induction Cooktop
Duxtop
Two independently controlled burners — induction and infrared — in one compact unit. No open flame, no propane, no ventilation headaches. Runs on shore power or a solid inverter setup.
$80 – $100
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Propane Stove & Oven
Classic RV Propane Range 17" — RGS17MSF
Camplux
3-burner propane cooktop with a built-in oven in a 17" footprint — ideal for builds that want full cooking capability without relying on shore power. 28,100 BTU total output.
$479 – $540
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Category 05
Water
Tanks · Filtration · Hoses
RV Water Hose
AJFJH50-58 50-ft Marine-Grade FiberJacket RV Hose
Aqua-Joe
50 feet of kink-, twist-, and tangle-free hose at just 3.1 lbs — up to 50% lighter than standard hoses. Marine-grade fiber jacket is rip, abrasion, and mildew resistant with a 600 PSI burst rating. Drinking-water safe, BPA-free, stays flexible down to 0°F, and aluminum fittings make for a solid leak-free connection at the campsite spigot.
$49
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3-Stage Filtration
Enhanced Triple Canister RV Water Filter System
RV Water Filter Store
Three-stage system that tackles sediment, bacteria, cysts, heavy metals, and chemicals in sequence — far beyond what a basic inline filter can do. Designed specifically for RV hookups with durable, replaceable cartridges and a limited lifetime warranty. If you're filling your tank from campground spigots or questionable city water, this is how you stop guessing and start drinking clean.
$269
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Fresh Water Fill
SFWH1 Gravity & Pressure Water Inlet Hatch
SEAFLO
Flush-mount fill hatch that works with both gravity and city pressure hookups — no adapter swapping. UV-stabilized ABS won't crack or fade, lockable with two included keys to keep the tank sealed and tamper-free. 1/2" threaded and 1-1/4" barb connections for a fast fill, plus a built-in air vent. Comes with mounting hardware and putty tape. Backed by a 4-year warranty.
$29
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Category 06
Connectivity
Cell boosters · Hotspots · Starlink
Satellite Internet
Gen 3 Standard Satellite Internet Kit
Starlink
The gold standard for vanlife internet anywhere on the grid. Gen 3 dish with WiFi 6 router delivers 100–400 Mbps down with 20–50ms latency — fast enough for video calls, streaming, and remote work in the middle of nowhere. IP67-rated dish handles weather, dual Ethernet ports, and a compact design that mounts or sets up anywhere.
$499
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Virtual SIM Service
NetriFi Smart VSIM Mobile Internet
ConnecTen Internet
Works with ALL major US and Canadian carriers — VSIM technology automatically finds the strongest signal wherever you are, no locking into one network. Need to switch carriers? Their support team handles it in a quick chat. Plans range from 100GB to unlimited priority 5G. Stream, work remotely, and video call with confidence from anywhere with a cell signal.
From $50/mo
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Ultra-Portable Satellite
Mini Satellite Internet Kit
Starlink
Laptop-sized at 11.75" x 10.2" and just 2.4 lbs — fits in a backpack and sets up in minutes anywhere. Built-in WiFi router, 65–260 Mbps down, and runs on 12–48V DC or USB-C PD so it works off your van's battery. IP67 rated, handles 60 mph wind, and works while moving. The go-to for nomads who move too often for a fixed dish.
$429
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Category 07
Solar & Power
Panels · Batteries · Inverters · Charge controllers
Reliable Workhorse
Inverter P2 2000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Renogy
Clean pure sine wave output for sensitive electronics, 2000W continuous from 12V. Built-in USB port, remote controller included. Trusted by the van life community for years — simple, solid, proven.
$285.99
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Hybrid Solar Inverter
UL1741 5000W Hybrid Solar Inverter
SUNGOLDPOWER
All-in-one hybrid inverter with built-in 80A MPPT solar charger and 40A AC battery charger. 48V to 120V pure sine wave, UL1741 certified, handles up to 500V PV input. One box replaces a lot of hardware.
$699
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All-in-One Power Hub
RV5 5000W Power Hub
BLUETTI
5-in-1 system that replaces your inverter, MPPT charge controller, DC converter, alternator charger, and circuit protection in one unit. UL certified, IP65 rated, modular battery up to 122kWh. Built for serious full-time builds.
$1,299 (hub) · ~$2,799 with battery
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Category 08
Safety & Security
Locks · Cameras · Jump starters
Solar Security Cam
Argus 4 Pro 4K 180° Solar Security Camera
REOLINK
Dual-lens 4K 8MP camera stitches a full 180° view with no blind spots — solar powered and completely wireless. ColorX night vision delivers true-color footage even in low light. Dual-band WiFi 6, IP66 weatherproof, AI detection for people, vehicles, and animals, and no subscription fee. Stores locally to a microSD card up to 512GB.
$249
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Front & Rear 4K
X5 Duo 4K+2.5K Dual Dash Cam
WOLFBOX
Front 4K and rear 2.5K recording with flagship STARVIS 2 sensors (IMX678 + IMX675) for sharp night footage. Six-axis gyro + EIS anti-shake keeps plates readable on rough roads. Built-in GPS, 5.8GHz WiFi, voice control, touch screen, and a 64GB card included out of the box.
$169
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7-in-1 Jump Starter
A3 3000A Jump Starter & Tire Inflator
GOOLOO
3000A peak jump start handles engines up to 9.0L gas or 6.5L diesel — including a BOOST mode for completely dead batteries. Built-in 150 PSI compressor with 5 inflation modes runs 45 minutes wirelessly. Also doubles as a USB power bank, LED flashlight, bike pump, ball pump, and digital pressure gauge. Rated from -4°F to 140°F and good for 1000+ charge cycles.
$70
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Category 09
Tools & Maintenance
Tire inflators · Tool kits · Diagnostic scanners
Everyday Driver
32313HD 13-in-1 Ratcheting Screwdriver
Klein Tools
13 bits in one handle — Phillips, flathead, square, Torx, and a 1/4" nut driver. Impact-rated and ratcheting. The one screwdriver worth keeping in the van full time.
$25 – $31
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Electrical Diagnostics
CL390 400A AC/DC Digital Clamp Meter
Klein Tools
The clamp meter van builders and solar installers rely on most. Wraps around a wire to read amp draw up to 400A without cutting anything — essential for monitoring solar systems and tracking loads. True RMS accuracy, built-in non-contact voltage detection, plus resistance, continuity, frequency, and temperature. Reverse contrast display reads clearly in direct sun or inside a dark build.
$66 – $80
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Vehicle Diagnostics
ScanGauge 3 Touchscreen OBD2 Monitor
ScanGauge
Plugs into any OBD2 port and displays up to 9 live gauges at once — coolant temp, transmission temp, oil temp, fuel economy, and more. Reads and clears trouble codes, tracks 5 trip datasets, and lets you add custom X-Gauge parameters for your specific vehicle. Installs in minutes with no tools required.
$260
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