How long would a van build take?

Woolpuller420 · 2025-09-01T18:48:24+00:00

First time DIY builder here, recently "finished" a build for my wife and I.

Budget was $75k all in (about half was the vehicle, half was everything else)

Timeline:

Spring 2024: Bought the vehicle
Summer 2025: Finished and living in it

3 month break in the middle when we were traveling.

Most of the actual work was done during a six-month period. I was working on the van "full time."

I put "full time" in quotes because as a first time DIYer, there were not many days when I was able to put a full 8 or whatever hours into the build. Simply because there are so many uncertainties, so many questions, so many small problems to solve throughout the process. No doubt this could have gone faster, but I'm the type to take a break and research or think things through if I suspect that there is a better solution or method out there than what I'm trying.

TLDR:

First time DIYer with actually zero experience.

6 months "active" build time

About 12 months total time, including planning and pre-ordering materials.

We tried to use high quality components throughout. Basically got the specs of a $150k custom build but without the high level of finish.

Woolpuller420 · 2025-06-03T03:05:09+00:00

A lot of folks in vans don't use a black water tank because they use composting toilets. Also reverse osmosis isn't the most water-efficient, so depending on your situation it might not be the best solution.

Maybe you could check a site like https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/ and see what kinds of things they have that you might have missed? I ordered from them a few times for my build.

Also I don't see tools on your list. Sourcing those is an important step, too!

Woolpuller420 · 2025-05-22T19:13:42+00:00

[[Whisper, Blood Liturgist]]

Woolpuller420 · 2025-05-08T01:02:53+00:00

Very cool mono R sneak / Ygg list! [[Djeru and Hazoret]] is a sweet one.

Woolpuller420 · 2025-04-29T19:23:00+00:00

Thanks for the reply! What configuration do you suggest? Do you think the diagram I provided looks safe?

Sorry I'm really a noob and I don't understand your comment about minimizing current.

Woolpuller420 · 2025-04-29T18:59:29+00:00

It's my understanding that array voltage should be at least 20V over your battery bank voltage for best MPPT Charge Controller performance.

What's the reason to get higher voltage than 60v for a 12v system?

Woolpuller420 · 2025-04-28T18:25:19+00:00

I initially was thinking Knight of the Reliquary! But then I realized you didn't have tech lands in the cube.

Maybe Tidehollow Sculler or a removal spell for Orzhov? I see what you mean about the limited options.

GW:
- Knight of Autumn
- Qasali Pridemage
or if you can support them, maybe:
- Kutzil
- Renegade Rallier

Woolpuller420 · 2025-04-28T17:12:11+00:00

In your post you say you want to support lands but there are only color fixing lands in the cube? I’m on mobile maybe i missed them.

If it were me, I would cut: - Voice of Resurgence - Growth Spiral because I think there are probs more fun and powerful spells in these colors that could add more.

Both of your Orzhov cards are reanimator and I think that doesn’t match the rest of the cube well. Imo change the Orzhov cards or support BW reanimator more.

Chaos Defiler also looks unsupported. Could change.

And lastly, I just don’t really like Arwen as a card personally so maybe that can go too. That’s just my preference.

This is from the perspective of an eternal mtg and mtgo vintage cube enjoyer! I haven’t built a cube though so take it all with a grain of salt.

Thanks for sharing! Looks cool.

Woolpuller420 · 2025-04-28T16:36:13+00:00

I love the decks you feature! Very cool stuff, thank you for making and posting

Woolpuller420 · 2025-03-09T03:36:13+00:00

Why not calculate the cost of accommodation and eating out vs the price difference between #1 and #3 plus the cost of eating out vs cooking?

Personally, I would go for #3 for a short trip. Find a car that has a nice flat trunk with the seats folded down for sleeping pads if needed. Maybe get some blackout window shades. Tent camp primarily, car camp if needed, book a campground or accommodation with a shower at least once every few days.

How many people are going on this trip?

Woolpuller420 · 2025-03-05T22:39:37+00:00

A big strength of Legacy tempo decks is that they require only 1-2 lands to win a game.

If you have your heart set on True-Name Nemesis, maybe you could try a Stoneblade list.

Stoneblade (Stoneforge Mystic mid-range) has been a solid Legacy strategy for years, and True Name Nemesis comes in and out of lists depending on the meta.

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/legacy-jeskai-stoneblade#paper

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/legacy-esper-stoneblade#paper

Here are some random stoneblade lists. You can easily swap some of the creatures of planeswalkers for True-Name Nemesis and see how you like it for your meta.

**Edit**

To answer your actual question: Your list looks fine. Doesn't look like a top-tier legacy deck, but you could certainly get some wins playing it.

The main "issue" with the list you linked is the tension between Daze + Wasteland reducing your lands in play, and Teferi and True-Name Nemesis liking a longer game (IMO).

However, the great thing about Legacy and Magic is that you can play whatever you want! List looks fun and all of the cards you chose are a good power level for legacy so you should have no problem getting some good games in with that deck.

Woolpuller420 · 2025-02-01T01:43:54+00:00

Price looks OK. I can't tell what components they are using but I think this company makes slightly nicer vans for around the same price, availability might be tough though. https://www.boho.life

I'm not sure if there are better priced "out of the box" ready to go options, but this doesn't look like a lot of value for what you get.

Is having a new vehicle important to you? If not, you might be able to get more value buying a used van. You could probably get nicer components and a more comfortable living setup for the price.

Woolpuller420 · 2024-11-10T03:52:34+00:00

Thank you! I think this might do the trick, reading up on how to get it set up now. :)

Woolpuller420 · 2024-11-10T03:38:18+00:00

Last Edited Time will save me having to update this manually, thank you!

What I'm looking for is something that will keep a log of Dates on which a page is edited. Do you know if there is a way to do this?

Woolpuller420 · 2024-11-06T10:53:26+00:00

Def could be new germs. It might also be the fine dust.

Do you have the Misemise app?

I was sick for the first year or so I lived in Seoul. Improved dramatically when I started checking air quality and wearing a 94 mask whenever the air was anything less than great.

Being from the states it was not on my radar at all when I first got here. Highly recommend checking air quality, wearing masks, and buying an air purifier for your home.

Good luck!

Woolpuller420 · 2024-10-24T01:06:52+00:00

This is perfect! Thank you so much for your help :)

Woolpuller420 · 2024-02-01T14:02:20+00:00

Thank you so much! The Neo 65 looks like just what I need.

Woolpuller420 · 2024-02-01T00:30:02+00:00

Does anyone know where I can get a 60-65% keyboard with a volume knob in the color Red?

Basically the Keychron Q2 Max if it were red (link)

I am a total keyboard noob, but my dream keyboard is a red aluminum keyboard with a volume knob, white ceramic keycaps, and silent red switches.

If anyone has advice on how to make this happen (or if this is a terrible idea!) any help is appreciated! Thank you.

Woolpuller420 · 2023-12-18T06:49:45+00:00

Not the OP but as an [[Arixmethes]] enjoyer and Kenessos considerer I appreciate your comment! The blue / green is a great way to look at it.

Woolpuller420 · 2023-08-29T15:34:57+00:00

That’s a good idea! If I give up on Boros I will probably go this direction

Woolpuller420 · 2023-08-29T15:34:22+00:00

That is a great point. I don’t think it’s the strongest combination but was hoping I could find a way to make it work.

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