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3D van layout planner
Drag a bed, kitchen, tanks and batteries into a real Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, skoolie or trailer, then look around it in 3D. It checks fit, weight, water and power as you go.
Plan your layoutA little less planning. A little more going.
Free tools for building, powering and living in your rig.
Plan a van layout in 3D, size your solar and wiring, count your water days, budget a month on the road, or print a bill of sale. For camper vans, RVs, buses, skoolies and other rigs. Everything works right here, without an account.
Free to useNo signupMade for the road
Building the van
Plan the layout, the budget, the weight and the insulation before you buy a single sheet of plywood.
3D van layout planner
Drag a bed, kitchen, tanks and batteries into a real Sprinter, Transit, ProMaster, skoolie or trailer, then look around it in 3D. It checks fit, weight, water and power as you go.
Van build cost estimator
Pick your van and systems for an itemized parts list, a low-to-high range, and labor in hours or dollars.
Payload and weight calculator
Add your build, water, gear and people to your van’s weight limit (GVWR) and see how much payload is left.
Insulation estimator
Work out wall, ceiling, door and floor areas, then compare materials by R-value, amount to buy and example cost.
Power and electrical
Size the battery, solar, inverter, wires and fuses, and see how long your propane really lasts.
Solar and battery calculator
Add what you run each day and see the battery, solar and inverter sizes to plan for, at 12 V or 24 V.
Wire gauge and fuse calculator
Find the wire size and fuse for a 12 V or 24 V circuit, checked for voltage drop and safe current.
Sun hours by month
See how much sun a flat roof panel gets each month in 40 places, from NASA data, and compare two.
Propane run-time calculator
Pick your tank and appliances and see how many days your propane lasts, with safety tips.
Water
Know when you need to refill, and when the grey tank needs dumping.
Water days calculator
See how many days your fresh water lasts, when the grey tank fills and which comes first, in gallons or litres.
Money and the market
Budget a month on the road, compare it with rent, and buy or sell a van with fewer surprises.
Monthly vanlife budget calculator
Add up fuel, insurance, campgrounds, food, health insurance and the rest. See your monthly, yearly and daily cost.
Can I afford vanlife?
Compare what your home costs with a van budget. See the monthly difference and how long the van and build take to pay back.
Used van buying checklist
Inspect a used van or camper conversion item by item, mark OK or concern, add notes and print it for your mechanic.
Camper van bill of sale
Fill in the seller, buyer, van, mileage and price, then print a clean bill of sale. Nothing leaves your browser.
Van listing builder
Tap your build features and get a ready-to-paste listing title and description, plus a photo checklist.
Road trips
Plan the spend and get the rig ready to roll.
Trip-budget calculator
Estimate fuel, camping, food and extras. See your total, daily cost and cost per traveler in miles or kilometers.
Printable road-trip checklist
Check off your route, vehicle and everyday essentials. Keep your progress in this browser, or print a copy.
Useful reads before you go.
The plan is just the beginning
Find places. Meet your people.
Use RME to discover road essentials, connect with travelers and keep a map of your journeys.