These are the products we use and recommend to build, power, heat, cool, and live comfortably in our rig. From electrical and solar gear to kitchen tools, water systems, and specialty hardware, every item on this list has been tested in real-world conditions and earned its place on board.
You’ll find gear for core systems like power, water, and heat, along with tools, towing equipment, and everyday comforts that make life in an M1087 FMTV more functional and enjoyable.
Wherever possible, we’ve linked directly to the exact models we use so you can skip the guesswork and go straight to proven solutions. We may earn a small commission if you buy through these links, which helps us keep sharing detailed build information at no extra cost to you.
Electrical and solar power
- MultiPlus 24 / 3000 / 70-50 -120v inverter/charger
- MPPT 150 / 60 – MC4 solar charge controller
- Color Control GXI
- BMV-702 Battery Monitor
- Battery Protect 12/24V-100A
- Felicity Solar LiFePO4 battery
- Bussmann 24 to 12 power converter (battery equalizer)
- SmartPlug shore power cable
- SmartPlug shore power connector
Water, plumbing, and toilets
- Girard on-demand tankless propane water heater (GSWH-1)
- 12V hot water circulation pump
- Isotherm 20-gallon marine shore/coolant hot water tank
- Dometic cassette toilet
- Spring / iSpring RCC7AK-UV under-sink water purification & RO systems (both entries)
- SHURflo pre-pressurized accumulator tank
- Under-sink dish dry rack
Heat, cooling, and climate control
- 24V Espar D10 hydronic heater
- LG LSU120HXV mini split
- AH545 high-output 30,000 BTU auxiliary heater
- Diffuser (for adding moisture to air)
Kitchen, cooking, and food supplies
- TRUE Induction double-burner inset cooktop
- Cuisinart Griddler indoor grill/panini press
- T&S commercial kitchen faucet and sprayer
- Organic instant coffee
- Coconut milk powder
- Heavy cream powder
- Boxed cream (shelf-stable)
Shower, bath, and bathroom fixtures
- Delta 54445-SS-PK H2Okinetic 5-setting shower hand shower
- Delta T14001-SST2O-LHP Angular Modern Temp2O shower valve/control
- Teak oil (for teak shower floor maintenance)
- Dry shampoo
Tech, connectivity, and entertainment
Furniture and interior storage
- Butterfly chair/chairs everyone asks about (both entries/links)
- Yocice wall-mounted shoe rack
- Magnetic tape (for mounting/organization in metal interior)
Vehicle, towing, and safety gear
Tools, hardware, and shop equipment
- DEWALT 20V MAX XR hammer drill kit
- DEWALT 8V MAX cordless screwdriver kit
- DEWALT 20V MAX XR impact wrench kit
- DEWALT 20V MAX blower kit
- DEWALT heat gun with LCD (D26960K)
- DEWALT grease gun kit (DCGG571M1)
- DEWALT screwdriver bit set with nut drivers (71-piece)
- NEIKO 8-piece impact socket adapter/reducer set
- Jason Industrial Accu-Link V-belt (A-LINK-5)
- 2" flush pull slam latch
- 14" rivet nut tool with mandrels and rivet nuts
- 29–31 mm T-bolt clamps (heavy-duty stainless)
- Bernzomatic TS4000 trigger-start torch
- Noctilucent bubble Cardan level (bubble strip level)
Lubrication, service, and maintenance accessories
Cleaning, care, and finishes
- Novus plastics cleaner/buffer (for mirrors and plexiglass)
- Teak oil (also listed above under shower care)
Taken together, these products represent a complete toolkit for off-grid living and traveling in an M1087-based build. Our goal is to help you avoid trial-and-error by highlighting the components that have worked reliably for us over thousands of miles and many seasons. Use these categories to quickly jump to what you need now, and come back as your build or upgrades evolve over time.