What does a van build cost?
Pick a part for each slot and the estimate adds up as you go. Prices are reference figures for the German market in 2026 with VAT as sold. They are an estimate, not a live quote, so read the total as a starting point rather than a checkout price.
Marked "est." where the source price is a range or is not yet confirmed.
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Electrical
Solar, batteries, inverters and chargers — the heart of an off-grid van and the highest-cost category.
Water
Fresh-water tanks and 12V pumps for a self-sufficient galley.
Heating
Diesel air heaters that keep a van habitable off-season.
Refrigeration
Compressor fridges and cool boxes for 12V living.
Insulation
Armaflex and acoustic materials — the unseen cost that decides comfort.
Furniture
Bed frames, kitchen units and modular furniture kits.
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