RECOMMENDED
PRODUCTS

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

Water, plumbing, and toilets

Heat, cooling, and climate control

Kitchen, cooking, and food supplies

Shower, bath, and bathroom fixtures

Tech, connectivity, and entertainment

Furniture and interior storage

Vehicle, towing, and safety gear

Tools, hardware, and shop equipment

Lubrication, service, and maintenance accessories

Cleaning, care, and finishes

Living in Bantha

    • Boxed Cream - For coffee, tea, and more
    • Coconut milk powder
    • Diffuser - Zack uses a dehumidifier to keep moisture out of the interior/protect electronics.  Krystal uses a diffuser to add moisture to the air - for hair and skin.
    • Dish dry rack
    • Dry Shampoo - Sometimes this is all you need.
    • Heavy Cream powder - Because sometimes we are too far away from fresh supplies. 
    • Magnetic tape - When your house is metal.
    • Organic instant coffee - Krystal drinks coffee - 1 cup in the morning. Zack drinks tea - No need for a coffee pot; we have a tiny French press, but coffee grounds could be an issue for our plumbing - this is easy and no mess.

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.