2019 Dodge Class B RV
RAM PROMASTER 2500 HIGH TOP

The basics: 2019 RAM Promaster 159”, high roof, gas, 6-cylinder engine, 6-speed automatic front-wheel drive. Bright Silver metallic. Upgrades include a 220-amp alternator and heavy-duty suspension. A California vehicle until we finished the build and started our adventure. Currently 47,000 miles. Came with a 5-year/ 60,000 mile warranty, so ~2 years and 12,000 miles remaining. New tires fitted at 17,900 miles prior to starting our adventure. Clean title. Fully serviced.

Five core design requirements: (1) a platform bed that did not have to be put together each evening and broken down for day use, (2) a garage for 2 eBikes and storage. We wanted the ability to be off the grid which meant (3) lots of solar power, (4) a good water supply, including gray water collection, and (5) a permanent shower and composting toilet.

Designed to support full-time living and working with: an articulated workstation/ dining table, a WeBoost exterior/ interior signal booster, a fully functional kitchen, a bi-direction MaxAir 10-speed fan, a CR Laurence sliding door awning window and an Espar gas-powered heater. Queen-sized ‘short’ mattress, reading lights with USB charger, USB fan and book nook.

BEHIND THE SCENE

Sound Deadening
Fatmat Rattletrap sound deadening on floors/ walls/ ceiling

Insulation
Walls & ceiling: Havelock wool
Floor: 3 layers including 1” high-density foam and ¾” Baltic Birch subfloor; snap & click waterproof premium vinyl finish floor

INTERIOR

Kitchen:
Butcher block countertop
Backsplash
2-burner induction cooktop (AC)
Food Ninja convection oven (AC)
Deep stainless sink with rack
Stream and spray extendable wand
Refrigerator: Truckfridge TF-130; 130 liter; wired as DC-only
MaxxAir 10-speed bi-directional fan with remote
CR Laurence awning window

Wet Bath:
2’ x 3’ shower
Handheld shower wand with push-button on/off switch
Nautilus retracting self-cleaning shower door
Airhead composting toilet (Solids and liquids separated. DC exhaust fan = no odors)
Teak shower mat

Dining:
Bench seating
Lagun fully adjustable swivel table with marine board top. (Second mounting piece available.)
Swivel passenger seat

Bedroom:
Short Queen bed
Built on metal frame with prestressed slats to let mattress breathe
(2) clothing storage cabinets
(2) reading lights with built-in USB plugs
(1) additional USB plug
Book nook
Fan remote

Storage (all lock for travel):
Overhead cabinet above dining area
Overhead and under bench at dining area
Overhead and lower cabinets at kitchen
Overhead cabinets at bedroom
Lots of storage in the garage

Ceiling:
Cedar tongue and groove ceiling painted white

Lighting:
Two separate lighting zones (kitchen and bed), dimmable LED recessed lighting

Privacy:
Blackout magnetic window covers for all windows

SYSTEMS

Water:
28-gallon water tank with Shurflo pump and accumulator. Semi-transparent to gauge water level
4-gallon Bosch hot water heater (AC)
(2) 10-gallon gray-water tanks; 20-gallon total interconnected

Electric:
Solar – (4) 210 watt panels; 840 watts total on custom stealth rack
Batteries – (4) Battle Born 12V 100Ah (1,200Wh) LiFePO4 Deep Cycle Batteries
Victron Multiplus 3000 watt/ 12 volt/ 120 amp Inverter
Victron Cerbo GX communication center
Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC/DC charger
Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100 | 50 charge controller
Victron VE.Bus Smart Dongle
External electric hookup; 30 amp or 110v 15 amp; cords included
Blue Sea distribution panels and disconnects
Outlets – multiple 120-volt and 12-volt outlets located throughout cabin and garage

Heat: Espar M2-B4L Commercial Heater (Petrol) Located in bench area

Fan: MaxxAir 10-speed bi-directional fan with remote

Communication: WeBoost Direct Drive RV Antenna (External & Internal Antenna)

GARAGE
260-degree opening hinged doors
Coin vinyl flooring
Slide-out tray; 450 lb capacity; locks in/ midway/ fully extended
Tray holds 2 folding Lectric e-bikes; (available separately; ~100 miles each)
Tray can optionally hold many storage bins for all your gear
Storage hammock above batteries; additional hammock not installed
Weight distribution: electric system (driver-side), water system (passenger-side)

EXTERIOR
Fold down marine board dining table with telescoping tripod to adjust to ground level
Roof rack: Stealth low-profile square aluminum tube
Sliding door and passenger door running board for easy access
Backup camera
Power-folding heated mirrors

Blemishes: The van came with minor passenger rooftop damage and side scuffs.

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