Hi. I am brand new to the forum and a future RV'er.What I would like to do is get something different than most. I have some serious health issues that make travel difficult but I'm not going to let it stop me. I'm looking for a van that has a toilet and refrigerator. I don't need a full kitchen, shower or hot water. An additional battery to plug in a portable refrigerator would be fine but an enclosed, private toilet is necessary. It can either be marine type of attached to a holding tank. Anyone have any ideas where I can find something like this? TIA

Welcome to the forum.Did you try contacting an outfit that builds handicapped vans? I'm sure they could retrofit a new or used van to your requirements.Or even a RV dealership could probably help you.Keep us updated on your progress.Enjoy your travels.

Look for a high top van. Put in a porta potty next to the back door, a refrigerator that runs on LP and a bed of some kind. Hang material to close off the porta potty are for privacy. I have no problem using mine in parking lots by just drawing the drapes.

I bought a 95 Glaval Halfback which is exactly what you need since I bought it for the same purpose. has the bucket seats up front, then a bench seat that lays down into a bed, and at the back of that a partition to separate the rear which is set up like a standard carrying stuff van. I guess a lot of dog handlers/showers bought them at the time.don't know if anybody still makes anything similar.bumpy

If the 'NC' in your name implies that you're in or near NC, try contacting Robert Morehead at www.Moreheaddesignlab.com, south of Asheville. He does almost solely one-off vans, typically Sprinters for outdoor enthusiasts & expediters. The minimalist approach you're wanting is right up his alley, and I think he'd even be open to doing a used van or minivan. He does good work, and is reasonable.Jim, "If you get to thinking you're of some importance, try ordering your cat around."

I've seen a couple of these setups off the power grid trails in use...This idea is probably more realistic for your VAN...Photos from google images...They sell these 120VAC/12DC small dorm type fridges now...Roy Ken

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BuzzBNC
Explorer
Jun 27, 2014
I'm still in a searching phase. I need to find the right vehicle first then I can outfit it. I'll probably deal with this later in the summer.
jjrai
Explorer
Jun 27, 2014
Hey, how about an update? What are you seeing out there?
ol__grouch
Explorer
Jun 20, 2014
BuzzBNC wrote:
No, I'm not handicapped. I have digestive disorder than when it flares up I have a need to use a toilet--pronto.

A decent porta=potty would probably work. I would just have to find someone to fit some privacy curtains.

As for the frig. It's to transport food. I could get a small dc type like truckers use and that can go from van to hotel room and back (using portable power converter.)

I don't plan to sleep in the van. I need the setup for when I'm miles from a rest room.

Thanks for everyone's help on this. If anyone has more ideas, I'm listening.

There are a lot of class B camper vans out there that would fit the bill. Otherwise you might want a conversion van like another poster said. I've got a Coachmen Horizon myself and I have a similar problem. Mine is more water based. I like the privacy a van affords. If you're on a long trip and want a nap, you can pull over into a rest stop and snooze a bit. Mine is based on a GMC Vandura but I've seen Ford based Coachmen too.
stan909
Explorer
Jun 19, 2014
Roadtreks etc... are also more expensive,heavier and get lower mpg than a stock van. Portapotti and fringe should suit the OP just fine. If he can find a hightop that would be a plus.
jjrai
Explorer
Jun 19, 2014
I know you do not need a kitchen, but consider a used RV. Road Treck, leisure Travel, Pleasure Way, Winebago and many others are out there for a full range of designs and prices. The pros are that the bath is generally enclosed. They usually have a three way refrigerator and the LP option is extremely efficient. You can easily plug it in when convenient. If you choose to go to an RV park, you can plug it in and you have AC. I should also mention Sport Mobile if you want a custom Unit.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jun 18, 2014
wincrasher65 wrote:
If you get the Engel fridge, they have a quick-release baseplate that you can get for it - screws down in the floor.
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when I wanted tie downs in my Halfback van I cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit the back, put in Tnuts in the areas I wanted to fasten things down, and covered it with IO carpet.
bumpy
stan909
Explorer
Jun 18, 2014
A portapotti and plug in fridge. I think we've all done our part. Congrats all around.
wincrasher65
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
If you get the Engel fridge, they have a quick-release baseplate that you can get for it - screws down in the floor.

I'd recommend 2 group 31 AGM batteries - that should give you 200 ah which is plenty for a fridge and some lights for 3 or 4 days.
Handbasket
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
Be sure to make provisions for fastening the cooler and potty down so they don't become missiles during hard stops or wrecks. Good luck to ya!

Jim, "The trouble with bucket seats is that not everyone has the same size bucket."
BuzzBNC
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I figured out what to do. Porta potty and some type of plug in cooler. (The cooler will be going into a hotel room with me every night so no need to run it in the van full time.

Now, I have to find a van.

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