After recently writing about this custom build from Sequoia + Salt Vans and being impressed by its meticulously crafted living space, I wanted to check out other projects. That's how I stumbled upon the camper van I'm discussing today, the Wild Flower.
First, let me tell you more about Sequoia + Salt Vans. It's a Farmingdale, New Jersey-based company specializing in creating camper vans that cater to its customers' unique needs. Of course, they do that through fully custom builds, with satisfaction and comfort always at the forefront of the company's approach.
The Wild Flower is one of its latest builds. It's based on a Ram ProMaster 159 and designed for off-grid adventures. It features everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. But it's not just the off-grid-capable utility system setup that stands out in this rig, but also its clean, eye-catching aesthetic.
Usually, I start the tour with the exterior, but there's hardly anything distinctive to discuss about the van's outside. It's finished in black paint and has three windows (besides the one in the cabin): two at the rear and one on the sliding door.
The most notable exterior feature is a SumoSprings upgrade. This suspension enhancement offers improved ride comfort and stability. Furthermore, the roof holds 400 W solar panels.
Let's move on to the interesting part: the interior. Slide the door open, and you'll discover a beautifully colored, spacious living space. This van's customer opted for blue lower cabinetry that blends beautifully with white upper cabinetry.
The rest of the design consists of shiplap Knotty Pine walls, other wood accents like the countertops for a rustic finish, and a white bulkhead wall. Moreover, the van was insulated with eco-friendly materials for optimal temperature control.
This van has an open layout. A wall (also known as a bulkhead) separates the driver's cabin from the living space. However, the builders devised a pass-through with a sliding door so that the customer could quickly access the cabin if needed.
The entrance is wide, like in all camper vans, but the space you have for entering is limited by two furniture units covering it: a counter on the right and a bench on the left.
The counter has two massive tables, one that extends inside the van and one outside. It also offers more counter space for meal prepping and integrates two drawers. Moreover, the bench hides a large, chest-style Dometic fridge/freezer.
Straight ahead of the entrance, you'll discover the kitchen. It features a decently sized countertop integrating a deep stainless steel sink, a filtered water faucet, and several storage spots. Specifically, there are three overhead cabinets, three massive drawers, and a cabinet underneath the sink.
You'll also notice a tall, floor-to-ceiling unit that comprises a cabinet with three compartments and three drawers underneath. What's more, you don't need to worry about smoking up the interior when cooking, as a vent fan above will draw out the fumes and smells.
Next, we have the seating area, which includes the bench I mentioned earlier. The latter connects with three other benches to form an L-shaped seating area with a Lagun table mount with a bamboo top.
The final part of the living space is the bedroom at the rear. First, I'd like to mention that I'm fond of its design. The shiplap ceiling and walls are complemented by two bump-outs with white wallpapers and leather handles for the upper cabinets.
In the standard setup, the bedroom has a twin-size mattress. However, you can pull out a frame extension over the seating area, add cushion in the extra space, and create a full-size bed. Other notable bedroom features are two reading lights, three overhead cabinets, a ceiling vent fan, and some power outlets.
The entire space under the bed was turned into a garage. It boasts a slide-out tray for convenient storage, an outdoor shower, and two boxes that hold the utility systems.
As I mentioned, this rig was designed for off-grid exploring. What makes that possible is having capable utility systems. For power, the van is equipped with a 400 Ah lithium battery bank, a 3,000 W inverter, and a 30-amp shore power hookup. There's also a StarLink Wi-Fi router so customers can stay connected to the internet wherever they are.
Due to the lack of space, this van does not have an interior shower, so the builders didn't need to fit a massive water tank. However, it never hurts to have more water, so Sequoia + Salt Vans installed an ample fresh water supply in the form of a 40-gallon (151-liter) tank, which houses a 12 V water heater inside one of the benches.
All in all, the Wild Flower is undoubtedly prepared to take you off-grid and keep you there for a while. Basically, it depends on how fast you deplete your water supply, as the batteries should last for a while as long as you get some sun. The charming and functional interior design is the cherry on top.
There's one more thing I'd like to mention to avoid confusion. Some of the specs of this van I got from the company's website do not match the information in the video embedded below. Specifically, the battery and water capacities are not the same. The ones I listed were from the website; the video's description states that the van has 28 liters (7.4 gallons) of freshwater (although that's highly unlikely), a 300 Ah battery capacity, and an Espar heater.
How about pricing? Sequoia + Salt Vans doesn't share the prices for each of its custom builds. What we do know is that, depending on the complexity and options you choose, you can expect to pay anywhere between $10,000 and $50,000 (€9,229 to €46,147) or more for a camper van conversion.
The Wild Flower is one of its latest builds. It's based on a Ram ProMaster 159 and designed for off-grid adventures. It features everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors. But it's not just the off-grid-capable utility system setup that stands out in this rig, but also its clean, eye-catching aesthetic.
Usually, I start the tour with the exterior, but there's hardly anything distinctive to discuss about the van's outside. It's finished in black paint and has three windows (besides the one in the cabin): two at the rear and one on the sliding door.
The most notable exterior feature is a SumoSprings upgrade. This suspension enhancement offers improved ride comfort and stability. Furthermore, the roof holds 400 W solar panels.
The rest of the design consists of shiplap Knotty Pine walls, other wood accents like the countertops for a rustic finish, and a white bulkhead wall. Moreover, the van was insulated with eco-friendly materials for optimal temperature control.
This van has an open layout. A wall (also known as a bulkhead) separates the driver's cabin from the living space. However, the builders devised a pass-through with a sliding door so that the customer could quickly access the cabin if needed.
The entrance is wide, like in all camper vans, but the space you have for entering is limited by two furniture units covering it: a counter on the right and a bench on the left.
Straight ahead of the entrance, you'll discover the kitchen. It features a decently sized countertop integrating a deep stainless steel sink, a filtered water faucet, and several storage spots. Specifically, there are three overhead cabinets, three massive drawers, and a cabinet underneath the sink.
You'll also notice a tall, floor-to-ceiling unit that comprises a cabinet with three compartments and three drawers underneath. What's more, you don't need to worry about smoking up the interior when cooking, as a vent fan above will draw out the fumes and smells.
Next, we have the seating area, which includes the bench I mentioned earlier. The latter connects with three other benches to form an L-shaped seating area with a Lagun table mount with a bamboo top.
In the standard setup, the bedroom has a twin-size mattress. However, you can pull out a frame extension over the seating area, add cushion in the extra space, and create a full-size bed. Other notable bedroom features are two reading lights, three overhead cabinets, a ceiling vent fan, and some power outlets.
The entire space under the bed was turned into a garage. It boasts a slide-out tray for convenient storage, an outdoor shower, and two boxes that hold the utility systems.
As I mentioned, this rig was designed for off-grid exploring. What makes that possible is having capable utility systems. For power, the van is equipped with a 400 Ah lithium battery bank, a 3,000 W inverter, and a 30-amp shore power hookup. There's also a StarLink Wi-Fi router so customers can stay connected to the internet wherever they are.
All in all, the Wild Flower is undoubtedly prepared to take you off-grid and keep you there for a while. Basically, it depends on how fast you deplete your water supply, as the batteries should last for a while as long as you get some sun. The charming and functional interior design is the cherry on top.
There's one more thing I'd like to mention to avoid confusion. Some of the specs of this van I got from the company's website do not match the information in the video embedded below. Specifically, the battery and water capacities are not the same. The ones I listed were from the website; the video's description states that the van has 28 liters (7.4 gallons) of freshwater (although that's highly unlikely), a 300 Ah battery capacity, and an Espar heater.
How about pricing? Sequoia + Salt Vans doesn't share the prices for each of its custom builds. What we do know is that, depending on the complexity and options you choose, you can expect to pay anywhere between $10,000 and $50,000 (€9,229 to €46,147) or more for a camper van conversion.