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My name is Jason. I am a software engineering leader, I like to surf and I love going on adventures in my camper van with my wife and dog.

Ram ProMaster Van Build

Ram ProMaster Van Swivel Seat Installation

ProMaster Swivel Seat Installation! Ram ProMaster Van Build Conversion – Episode 2 | Jason Klunk

The first project in the van is complete! In this article I go over how to install the swivel seat from SwivelsRus for the Ram Promaster.

Materials/Tools Required

SwivelsRus Swivel Seat Adapter for the Promaster
Star Bit
Allen Wrench
Wrench (I love ratcheting wrenches)
Wire Cutter Pliers
Zip Ties

SwivelsRus Swivel Seat Installation Steps

1] Disconnect the negative from the house battery.

2] Remove the 6 screws from the seat.

3] Disconnect the yellow, orange, and black plugs from under the seat.

4] Pull the seat off of the base.

5] Put the SwivelsRus adapter on the base.

6] Using the original screws from the seat, attach the adapter to the base.

7] Feed the wires from the seat, through the center of the adapter, down to the connectors.

8] Place the seat on the adapter.

9] Attach the seat to the adapter using the nuts, washers, and bolts provided by SwivelsRus. Order of operations should be bolt, washer, seat, washer, nut.

10] Re-connect the yellow, orange, and black plugs. Zip-tie them together, but allow for some flexing while swiveling.

11] Re-connect the negative to the house battery.

12] Make sure your van starts and that you do not have any air bag warnings/errors.

13] SWIVELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!

Installation is pretty straight forward, but if you have questions just let me know. The next project I’ll be tackling is installing a MaxxFan Deluxe in the van.

Van Build

Ram ProMaster Van Build

We Bought a Van! Ram ProMaster Van Build Conversion – Episode 1 | Jason Klunk

I will be converting a 2019 Ram ProMaster 136″ WB into a camper van over the next few months. In this video series I will be sharing the journey and progress of the van conversion.

For some reason as a kid, I always wanted a van. About 4 years ago I saw a really low quality van built out and was really close to purchasing it, but decided to wait a bit. Over the past few years I watched as friends built out a few vans and kept telling myself I didn’t need one. I finally decided to pull the trigger in 2020. I’m stoked to get this thing built out for some adventures.

How to choose a van to convert?

I chose to go with the Ram ProMaster 136″ WB, for a variety of reasons. We will not be living in this, so we didn’t need the extra 2 feet that the ProMaster 159″ WB gives you. I wanted to be able to feel like I could park pretty much wherever, and with this van I can. It’s about the same length as a small pickup truck, it just feels bigger because of the height and cargo area. I almost went with the ProMaster 118″ WB with the plan of adding a pop top, but it felt like it was going to be too much work and not enough reward when the 136 already had the high roof and a little more room to work.

A lot of people don’t like the look of the ProMaster’s. I actually prefer them over the Ford Transit’s. I wasn’t about to drop 100k on a Sprinter, nor did I want anything Mercedes related, so I went with the ProMaster.

The plan is to finish this bad boy off as clean as possible within the next few months so we can take it on a road trip back home to the midwest during the summer, with our doge. We will be using this as a surf mobile, campervan, doomsday vehicle, etc.

Feel free to reach out if you need help on certain projects. If you are in the San Diego area, feel free to hit me up if you are looking for help in person.

Van Build Tutorials, Guides, and Resources

Beaches

Oneloa Beach (Ironwoods)

Onealoa Beach (also known as Ironwoods) is a beautiful uncrowded beach located next to the Kapalua resort. It’s a 1/4 mile long and a nice spot to just relax and take it all in.

The beach is not a good spot for snorkeling/beginners, it is fairly exposed and can get rough when the waves are coming in. There is shallow reef right at the entrance and to the east. The bottom gets a little more sandy towards the west.

Go hike the Dragon’s Teeth Access Trail and then come down to the beach and cool off.

There are showers at the entrance to wash off, but no bathrooms nearby. Bathrooms on the golf course are locked. Parking is free, but minimal. However, you can usually find a spot because most people don’t realize there is a beach here. There is also parking over by the Dragon’s Teeth Access Trail, which is a short walk away,