Products I've used in my budget bus conversion project in Australia

So, what I've used in my budget bus conversion project in Australia?
Bus conversion products can be household quality due to available space which makes it easier to replace from any appliance or hardware store if needed.

As anyone who has done a van or bus conversion - it always takes longer and there are more decisions and money than you initially think. Of course this depends on your level of skill in fabrication and fitout ... but the first time with little DIY skills has certainly been a learning curve.

With all these products and choices quite a bit of research and creativity goes into it and the decision fatigue is real at times ... If you've any tips yourself I'd love to hear them.

If there is anything you're curious about that isn't mentioned here please send a quick message & I'll answer anything I can. I've recently included services (Tradies) I've used along the way.

Interior Fitout

Ventilation:

Sirocco Swivel Fans x 6 - Anaconda

Fan's Installed in Ceiling Hatches

Split system A/C - Betta Electrical

 

Internal Bathroom/Laundry:

Foldaway hanger  - https://amzn.to/47FnB28

Utilities

Power / Electrical System

Bluetti Solar and Backup - 48 volt, 5120hrs, 3k watt inverter
- USE Coupon Code: ULTLIFE for 5% off

Bluetti ChargerOne - 50v Alternator Charger
- Use coupon Code: ULTLIFE for 5% off

Solar Rails and Panels 2390 Watts - thanks to ZeroGrid

Portable Air Con - Ecoflow

Water / Plumbing

Triple stage water filter - https://amzn.to/4qX7J2J

Internal Water Pump (tank to taps/shower) -

Submersible inline water pump (for water sources without water pressure) -

Inline water filter (tank filling filter) -

Water Tanks - pending TBC

Appliances & Tech

Security and Driving Cameras - Reolink

UHF radio - installed myself! - AutoPro Barossa

Outdoor Motion-sensor (Animal trap) cameras - Anaconda

Main Internal Fridge (HiSense) &
(Chic) Convertible Chest Fridge/Freezer - Betta Electrical Barossa

 

Mechanical & Parts

Bin, hatch and door Seals (all needed to be replaced) -

Windscreen wipers - 1 replaced, the other repaired -

Windscreen replacement - pending TBC

Welding for Underbin repairs - TBC

Sheet metal, tube metal and Aluminium (floor replacement to quarter of the subfloor - a huge task!)
- Southern Steel, Gawler

Air Con Bracket fabrication (underbody) - A very clever friend & neighbour

Tyres - checked & approved by ... TyrePower Barossa

SolarShield Roof Paint - Mitre10

Sika, Adhesive & sealers - Soudal

Low Allergy contact adhesive - Soudal

Lots of Sika ! & endless trips & time spent at Bunnings and Mitre10.

SA Diesel Mechanic (still searching for recommendations) - pending

Engineering & signoff - pending

A/C Install - pending

240v Electrical Cert & Install - P. Mohoney

Recreational & Toys

Electric Bicycle (foldable) - TBC

 

Health, fitness & Suppliments

TBA - this is a rather long list so check back another day to see if I've had time to update it for you.

BusLife Personal Use

TBA - this is a rather long list so check back another day to see if I've had time to update it for you.

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