Campervan Gear & Setup
A complete breakdown of the gear, accessories, and systems I use in my full-time campervan build
My Campervan Gear & Setup
This page is a complete breakdown of the campervan gear and setup I use while living full-time on the road across Australia. After building my own self-built campervan from the ground up, I’ve spent a lot of time refining the setup to make everyday van life practical, reliable, and comfortable.
From the electrical system and plumbing to kitchen gear, storage, and everyday campervan essentials, this is the gear I personally use and rely on while travelling full-time.
If you’re planning your own van build and looking for a recommendation of brands to use, this page should give you a starting point. However, if you're looking for campervan build and setup guides, you can browse them here.
Exterior Campervan Gear
The exterior of a campervan quickly becomes part of your living space when you’re travelling full-time. A well-thought-out exterior campervan setup can make everyday van life far more comfortable, from creating shade and shelter to making camp setup quicker and more practical.
These are the exterior campervan accessories and upgrades I personally use on my self-built Fiat Ducato campervan while travelling around Australia full-time. Every item here has a purpose and helps make life on the road easier, more reliable, and better suited to off-grid travel.
My Exterior Campervan Setup:
Windows: EuroVision 2 - Black Window & Blind
Awning: Fiamma F45 S 3.5m Deep Black Awning
Roof Fan: MaxxFan Smoke Grey Deluxe Remote Fan Lid
Electric Step: Thule 12V 550mm Slide-Out Step
Starlink Mount: Starlink Mini Roof Mount
Outdoor Mat: CGear Mats 1.5mx1.5m
Shoe Mat: CGear G-Gear Mat 60x90cm
Shore Power: Clipsal External Power Outlet 15Amp
Water Inlets: Coast To Coast Water Filler Inlet
Outdoor Chair: Outback Explorer Deluxe High Chair
Want to see a full breakdown of how I designed the outside of my van for practical full-time travel? Read my exterior campervan setup guide.
Campervan Cabin Upgrades
The front cabin of a campervan isn’t just for driving — when you’re living on the road full-time, it quickly becomes part of your everyday living space. A few simple campervan cabin upgrades can make a huge difference to comfort, convenience, and the overall driving experience.
These are the cabin upgrades I personally use in my self-built Fiat Ducato campervan, from block-out blinds and swivel seats to my head unit, speakers, and phone mount. They’re simple additions, but they make full-time van life far more practical and enjoyable.
My Campervan Cabin Upgrades:
Block Out Blinds: Fiat Ducato Window Cover Kit
Swivels Seats: Driver + Passenger Swivel Seats
Head Unit: 9" Head Unit Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
Speakers: JBL Stage3 607CF 2-Way Car Sound System
Subwoofer: JBL BassPro SL2 Active Underseat Subwoofer
Phone Mount: Quad Lock MAG Wireless Charger
Want to see a full breakdown of the upgrades that made my van more comfortable and practical to live in full-time? Read my campervan cabin upgrades guide.
Campervan Kitchen Appliances
One of the biggest things that makes a campervan feel livable long-term is having a kitchen setup that actually works. When you’re travelling full-time, a few well-chosen campervan kitchen appliances can make a huge difference to comfort, convenience, and how often you can stay off-grid.
These are the main kitchen appliances I use in my self-built Fiat Ducato campervan, from cooking and refrigeration to smaller everyday essentials. They’re simple, practical, and have become some of the most-used parts of my full-time van setup.
My Campervan Kitchen Appliance Setup:
Fridge: Bushman DC130-X Fridge/Freezer 130L
Freezer: Bushman Heavy Duty Drawer Fridge/Freezer
Oven: Thetford K1520 Cooker with Oven, Stove & Grill
Diesel Heater: Belief 12V 2.2kW Diesel Air Heater
Sodastream: Sodastream Terra Value Pack
Induction Cooktop: Tokit 2100W Portable Induction
Blender: Magic Bullet Blender
Want to see a full breakdown of the kitchen setup that lets me cook and live comfortably on the road full-time? Read my campervan kitchen setup guide.
Campervan Kitchen Accessories
The big appliances might form the backbone of a campervan kitchen, but it’s often the smaller kitchen accessories that make everyday life on the road easier. Good organisation, practical tools, and a few well-chosen essentials can make cooking, cleaning, and storing food in a small space far more enjoyable.
These are the campervan kitchen accessories I use in my self-built van to keep the space practical, organised, and easy to live with while travelling full-time.
My Campervan Kitchen Accessories:
Cookware Set: CAROTE 19pcs Pots and Pans Set
Utensils: Umite Chef 43 PCS Cooking Utensil Set
Mixing Bowls: Umite Chef Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids
Knife Set: Furi Pro Radial Stone Knife Block Set
Dinnerware: Premium Wheat Straw Dinnerware Set
Storage: Feshory 42 Pack Airtight Food Storage Set
Tree Trivet: 3pcs Wooden Trivets
Drying Rack: Compact Small Dish Drying Rack
Want to see the smaller kitchen essentials that make everyday van life easier? Read my campervan kitchen accessories guide.
Campervan Bed & Seating Setup
One of the most important parts of any campervan build is creating a space that works for both sleeping and everyday living. In a small van, the bed and seating area needs to do more than just look good — it needs to feel comfortable, practical, and easy to use day after day.
This is the bed and seating setup I use in my self-built Fiat Ducato campervan, designed to maximise comfort, storage, and flexibility while living on the road full-time.
My Bed & Seating Setup:
TV: Englaon 24’’ Full HD 12V Smart LED TV
Mattress: Giselle Bedding Cool Gel Memory Foam Mattress
Quilt: Aus Made Luxury 100% Merino Wool
Bedding: Ultra Soft Microfiber Duvet Doona Cover
Pillows: 2 Pack Luxor Luxury Memory Foam Pillow
Table Arm: Detachable Swivel Table Leg 360° Rotation
Fans: Sirocco White Fan II - 3 Speed
Reading Lights: 12V LED Reading Mini Spot Lighting
Want to see how I designed the main living and sleeping space in my van for full-time travel? Read my campervan bed and seating guide.
Campervan Electrical Setup
A reliable electrical setup is one of the most important parts of any full-time campervan build. When you’re living and working on the road, your power system needs to do more than just keep the lights on — it needs to support daily life, remote travel, and everything that comes with being off-grid.
This is the campervan electrical setup I use in my self-built Fiat Ducato, built around solar, battery storage, charging, and system monitoring. It’s designed to keep the van simple, dependable, and capable of supporting full-time travel across Australia.
My Campervan Electrical Setup:
Battery: Scout 12.8v 345Ah Lithium Battery
Shunt: Victron Energy SmartShunt 500 amp Battery Monitor
DC/DC: Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A
MPPT: Victron Energy BlueSolar MPPT 12Volt 50 amp
Inverter/Charger: Victron MultiPlus-II Inverter Charger
Fuse Distributor: Victron Energy Lynx Distributor
Cerbo GX: Victron Cerbo GX MK2
LCD Screen: Victron Energy GX Touch 50
Solar Panels: Enerdrive Fixed Solar Panel
Want to see how I built the off-grid power system that keeps my van running full-time? Read my campervan electrical setup guide.
Campervan Plumbing Setup
A simple and reliable plumbing setup can make full-time van life far more comfortable, especially when you’re travelling off-grid for longer periods. From washing up and drinking water to showering and day-to-day use, your water system quickly becomes one of the most practical parts of the build.
This is the campervan plumbing setup I use in my self-built Fiat Ducato, designed around simplicity, water storage, filtration, and everyday usability while travelling full-time around Australia.
My Campervan Plumbing Setup:
Hot Water System: Camec 13kW Instantaneous Gas Water Heater
Water Pump: Seaflo MK2 55psi/11.3LPM 12V Water Pump
Accumulator: Shurflo Press Accumulator NS30
Water Tanks: Roto 84 Litre Water Tank
Hose Line: John Guest Hose & Fittings
Tank Monitors: Mopeka Pro Check
2nd Shower: External Shower + Van Cleaner
Shower Head: Decaura 3-Mode Handheld Shower Head
Sink: Cefito Kitchen Stainless Steel Sink
Sink Faucet: Decaura WELS 360° Swivel Sink Faucet
Want to see how I built a simple and practical water system for full-time van life? Read my campervan plumbing setup guide.
Campervan Garage Storage
Good storage is one of the biggest things that makes a campervan feel practical to live in long-term. When space is limited, having a garage and storage setup that keeps gear organised, accessible, and out of the way makes everyday van life far easier.
This is the garage and storage setup I use in my self-built Fiat Ducato campervan, designed to maximise usable space while keeping the van functional, tidy, and ready for full-time travel across Australia.
My Garage & Storage Setup:
Main Clothes Line: Wall Mounted Clothes Drying Rack
Hanging Clothes Line: Retractable Swivel Clothes Line
Fishing Holders: Berkley Horizontal Fishing Rod Rack
Reel Holders: Fishing Reel Wall Mount Holder
Towel Holder: 5-Pieces Matte Black Bathroom Set
Soap Bottles: 8 Pcs 500ml Segbeauty Soap Dispenser
Want to see how I designed the storage and garage area to make full-time van life easier? Read my campervan storage setup guide.
Essential Campervan Accessories
Not everything in a campervan build falls into major systems like electrical, plumbing, or kitchen setup — but some of the smaller accessories end up being just as important day-to-day.
These are the essential campervan accessories I use that don’t necessarily fit into one category, but still make life on the road more comfortable, practical, and easier to manage while travelling full-time.
My Essential Campervan Accessories:
Ampfibian: Mini Ampfibian IP33 Rated
Drinking Hose: 12.5m Flat Out Drinking Water Hose
Short Drinking Hose: 2.5m Flat Out Drinking Hose
Shut Off Valve: Flat Out Shut-Off Valve
Drinking Filter: Puretec Inline Water Filter
Extension Lead: 12.5m Flat Out Premium Extension Lead
Grey Water Hose: 6m Flat Out Sullage Hose 25mm
Want to see the small van life essentials that make the biggest difference day-to-day? Read my essential campervan accessories guide.
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