We call this van the Wabi.
It's got the biggest kitchen we've ever built, a closet that turns into a shower with infinite hot water, a wave of walnut over the bed that exists purely for the vibe, a rooftop deck, a skylight, and the Solar Sail Slim you can walk on. To understand why any of this was built in this way, you have to understand the intention behind the build.
This van is influenced by the Japanese style of design, Wabi-sabi, the idea that nothing is perfect and nothing lasts, and that's exactly where the beauty is. The patina on this copper and the texture in these walls are supposed to age. They're supposed to feel lived-in, embracing the organic essence of life.
When I build a van, I spend a copious amount of time learning the nooks and crannies of my client’s soul, which I then try to express through the design of a van. Everything you see, from the materials and the smells to the lighting, was chosen to make this feel like a place, not a product.
Wabi Van Features
Landship Glyde Layout
Designed as the ultimate combination of functional living and storage capacity for all the necessities and toys on long trips.
Largest kitchen in the game
Slide Spa Closet
Massive garage for all the tech and toys
Maximized entertainment space
Solar Sail Slim
Skylight
Slide Spa | Cloak & Soak
Most people just use their shower for storage space, this is the best of both worlds.
Closet with lots of room for clothes, etc.
Backlit mirror for dank selfies
Slides out like butter
Durable latches
Sealing wall for a watertight shower
Real Kingly Slate stone veneer
Closet made of expanded foam board, almost impossible for mold to grow
Toilet paper holder, shampoo, etc.
Infinity Shower
A spiritual experience, take a super long shower in the van without worrying about filling the water tank.
Press one button, take an hour-long shower, and use only 1.5–2 gallons of water
Water goes through the drain → 3 sediment filters → UV light for sterilization → back out clean through the head
Materials
All-natural, organic materials intentionally chosen to make the van feel, smell, and look amazing.
Limewash walls + ceiling
Natural sediment-based paint, mixed with sand for texture, finished with beeswax for waterproofing and durability
Patinated copper throughout, enhancing the van’s wabi-sabi vibe
Lots of love put into the accents and details that tie it all together: copper sconces, air vents, etc.
Cork flooring
Soft to the touch, durable for van life, feels amazing barefoot with the hydronic heated floors
Walnut veneer
Finished with Rubio Monocoat
Almond laminate for durable cabinet surfaces
Fold pull-down blinds (Blinds.com)
Living Room
Maximized entertainment seating.
Giant skylight
½" tempered glass for walkable natural light
Custom upholstery with a dual-function roll to store all bedding in the back anchor cushion
Wooden Wave
Getting barreled by art in your van transports you into a different dimension.
Walnut veneer wooden wave, an example of the "work harder, not smarter" approach to building vans
A ton of time goes into finding the nooks and crannies of a client's soul, which I express in the form of a van.
Solar Sail Slim
The newest lighter-weight, more aerodynamic model of the Solar Sail.
New control system can:
Auto-track the sun
Auto-close with wind
Auto-close when driving
Store gear underneath the lid, on a Raptor-lined roof
Walkable solar lid deck
Doubles as a movie theater projector screen
Option to leave the back of the van open for an unobstructed skylight
Still 800 watts of walkable, tilting solar
Solar Awning
690 watts of flexible solar built into the awning
Total van solar: 800W tilting + 690W awning = 1,490 watts of solar, with unobstructed skylight
Systems (Best in Class, All Around)
Best insulation in the van game
Lizard Skin + Thinsulate + foam-board-lined wall panels (no thermal bridges)
All windows have residential window blinds with high insulation value
Battery:10kWh of 48V self-heated lithium
Electronics: full Victron system
Heating: Rixen system with hydronic heated flooring
Air conditioning: Cruise and Comfort A/C
ARCO Zeus alternator charging system
Exterior
Wheels + Tires: Reika Super Single tires + KO3 wheels
3500-series van designed to tow big loads
Super singles swap out for the dually tires while keeping the same tow rating, without dually problems
Front: Sandy Vans light bar + Baja Designs lights
Back: Sandy Vans Boost Box + Sandy Vans tire carrier
Roof: Solar Sail Slim + Starlink Mini + 1/2” Tempered Glass Skylight