Custom Van Builds
Cosmo
A van built to balance high-alpine mountain adventure and high-end off-grid living.
Cosmo
Specially built for our incredible client Zach and his dog Coco, Cosmo is a truly one-of-a kind van that was designed with thoughtful consideration.
As someone that loves to recreate in the mountains, Zach let us know he wanted his relationship with the outdoors to be the essence for the motif of the build. And when he let us know that the mountains connect him to his religion, we had our lighthouse.
The motif of the van is a long, delicate arch, reminiscent of a mountain range, accompanied by the number three - a representation of the holy trinity, and can be found throughout the van in various places.
The ambient upper lights were designed to mimic pebbles you’d find in a stream - another acknowledgement of the wild places this van will go.
But it’s not just the aesthetics of this van that make it special. It is the thoughtful and practical design that makes it a truly cohesive home-on wheels - from a hidden bedside table, collapsible shower, ample storage, dry-flush toilet, powerful electrical system, Starlink, and so much more.
The exterior of the van was built to match the interior, too - with upgraded suspension, upgraded wheels, exterior storage boxes and lighting options to take Zach to any trailhead, any time.
Have questions? Reach out to Chris to learn all about Cosmo.
Photography by Ben Chastain
Check the Specs
-
Flarespace flares (allowing you to run the bed east-west)
Rear windows and solid-pane window on passenger slider door
FVC Runner Boards
FVC roof rack and ladder
Fiamma F45S Awning and light strip
Baja Designs Onx6 50” ARC LED light bar
Baja Designs S2 Sport Lights (Rear)
FVC Front Nudge Bar
FVC Rocker Lockers
Flarespace nVader Racks
Sandy Vans Boost Box
FVC Rear Storage Box
ARB Twin Motor Air Compressor installed in engine bay
400 watts of solar
MaxxAir Fan for multi-directional ventilation
Nomadic 48V x2 air conditioner
Starlink Mini with protective case
-
Fully insulated with sound deadening material and 3M Thinsulate Insulation
6” Queen size memory foam mattress
Espar AS3 D2L High Altitude diesel heater
Stow-away induction cooktop
12v Dometic 80L fridge with optional freezer compartment
Hidden compartment for safe storage within kitchen cabinetry, accessible via hidden magnets
Hidden bed-side table with wireless phone charging
Hidden iPad mount on upper cabinetry for movie viewing in bed
Push-to-open dog bowl tray and push-to-open exterior table in bench cabinet
Robust sound system with 4x Fusion speakers, subwoofer, and Garmin MS-RA210 controller
Driver and passenger side swivel seats
12v Heated floor mats
2Tec2 woven vinyl carpet flooring
Large bench with custom upholstered cushion can seat two people
Bench seat hosts Lagun swiveling table
Vanessential window covers for all windows
VanEssential rear storage organizers
Four zones of dimmable soft ambient lighting within the van:
Front four pebble lights
Rear four pebble lights
Cabinetry lighting (upper cabinetry and kitchen cabinet toe kick)
Accessory Lighting (Bed light fixture, walnut cubbies)
-
10kWh Ecoflow Powerkit (roughly 800 Ah of Lithium Battery)
Easy-to-use Ecoflow power system
400 watts of rooftop solar
Shore power charging
Alternator charging
Ability to charge the vehicle battery from the Ecoflow system
Ability to control the electrical system via the app on your phone
Two 12v USB chargers positioned within the flares
Five 110v wall outlets
-
Large, heavy-duty bike tray underneath the bed can fit tons of gear as well as multiple bikes
Two large storage cubbies within the garage of the van
All cabinetry has soft-close hardware and latches to prevent opening during driving
Five large Blumotion soft close drawers in kitchen area
Large upper cabinetry that spans the length of the driver’s side of the van
Large overhead shelf above the front cab area, equipped with curtain rod
-
33 gallon fresh water tank
2.5 gallon hot water heater
Outdoor shower and cleaning station
Hidden shower in flooring with easy to setup shower curtain, attaches to ceiling with hidden magnets
5 gallon gray water tank with ability to divert water directly out of van
In-line water filter
Wrappon Trekker WT-4 dry-flush toilet, 12v
-
Lower cabinetry is made with Plyboo bamboo plywood and finished with Rubio Monocoat, a highly durable plant-based hardwax oil finish that is % VOC and easily repairable if needed.
Upper cabinetry made in high quality walnut
Hardwood walnut countertop, light fixture and beams
Walls were finished with Portola Paints roman clay with two coats of sealer
All woodworking in the van was handmade in our small shop in Boulder, CO.
Hit the road.
Interested in having your very own Cosmo built out, just for you? Send us a message.