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CAD Interior Designer Needed for Van Conversion Project
Help me build my home on wheels built out for full-time travel with my dog, Rue. I’m aiming for a setup that’s smart, comfortable, and self-contained, where every inch of space has a purpose. I’m 6’2” barefoot, so headroom matters a lot. The vibe I’m going for is 60s/70s looks with earthy, warm, and laid-back tones. Think birch wood, orange leather (I have the leather), muted greens, walnut tones. I want it to feel cozy, grounded, and a little nostalgic. The lighting will be soft and warm diffused LEDs that give everything a nice glow. There’ll be a queen bed with storage underneath (the “garage”), a simple kitchen with an induction stove and a water system, a bench seat that repurposes an old orange leather couch cushion I love, and a flexible workspace where I can swivel the driver’s seat and work on my laptop. I’ll also have a dry flush toilet tucked away, and everything will run off solar and the van’s alternator, and shore power. One of my biggest design goals is to avoid using self-tapping screws into the van’s metal. I’d like to build everything off furring strips and existing ribs wherever possible. Clean build, solid structure, no unnecessary holes. All my measurements below are estimates and could be far off, this is why I am looking for your help. Base Vehicle: Ford Transit Extended High Roof (Extended Length) Color: Black VIN: will provide User Height: 6’2” (barefoot) — interior height preservation is critical Insulation & Structure • Sound Deadening: Kilmat on all interior metal surfaces • Thermal Insulation: 3M Thinsulate on all walls, ceiling, and floor • Wall & Ceiling Panels: ¼” birch tongue-and-groove, attached to furring strips o Furring strips to be fastened to factory ribs without using self-tapping screws o Requesting designer input on optimal furring layout for frame integrity and fastener-free build • Ceiling height constraint: Factor in user’s height with insulation + flooring + ceiling finish (target standing clearance after build = at least 6’3”) Flooring • Sound/thermal layers: o Kilmat base layer o ½” XPS foam board insulation • Subfloor: ½” birch plywood • Top Floor: Homogeneous sheet vinyl or low-profile waterproof vinyl plank • Total Floor Thickness: Approx. 1.25” Bed Platform (Rear Section) • Orientation: Widthwise, 60”x80” queen mattress o FlareSpace flares installed to accommodate full 80” width • Height from Floor: Tentatively 36” (needs confirmation based on garage clearance) o Must allow space underneath for folding bike (on rollout tray system) o Rear “garage” to include pull-out drawers/compartments for: Dog gear (Rue) Storage bins for camping, tools, etc. • Bed Frame: Slatted or plywood platform; consider hinged section for access Kitchenette (Passenger Side Wall) • Length: 48” • Height: 36” • Countertop: 1” thick butcher block • Appliances/Features: o Bar sink with faucet 12V pump) o Isotherm Cruise 85 fridge (built-in under counter) o 2-burner induction cooktop (120V) • Water System: o Freshwater tank: 20–40 gal, shaped to fit over wheel well o Gray water tank: under-mount below van o No indoor shower, but prep for exterior shower hookup (rear and side door area) Dinette & Workbench Area (Driver Side Wall) • Bench Seat with Storage: o Hinged lid top o Custom upholstery to incorporate orange leather cushion (salvaged from prior sofa) Willing to modify cushion to fit the design • Table: Wall-mounted, fold-out style for dining or workspace • Swivel Seats: Both driver and passenger seats to swivel o Driver seat to act as workstation with foldout desk or surface o Open to passenger side ideas • Toilet: Hideaway compartment for Laveo Dry Flush toilet Electrical & Ventilation • Roof Fan: Maxxair 10”x10”, center-mounted • Lighting: Dimmable 12V LED puck lights (ceiling-mounted) • Power: o 4 Battery bank (mounted under bench or in garage) o Solar input + alternator charging • Outlets: o USB + 120V outlets located near: Bed (for phone/laptop charging) Kitchenette (for cooking appliances) Office space behind driver seat Storage & Fixtures • Upper Cabinets: o Over bed and/or kitchen (pending weight and head clearance) • Entry Wall / Kitchenette Backsplash: o Optional magnetic tool/utensil strips or pegboard panel • Closet: Narrow vertical wardrobe or hanging cabinet (if space permits) Window • Factory rear windows • Aftermarket side bunk windows with installed flares o Designed to accommodate 80” mattress width wall-to-wall o Additional window possibly on sliding door (optional)