Beds, Galleys & Living

The bed is the most-used and most-compromised component in most van builds. Get it wrong and you're sleeping poorly every night on a platform that wastes half your living space during the day. Get it right and the bed becomes the foundation that every other system in the van is built around — literally. The bed height determines your under-bed storage volume. The bed footprint determines your galley layout. The bed conversion mechanism determines whether you have a functional living room or just a mattress you climb over.

OZK installs bed systems that solve the actual engineering problem — multi-function platforms that provide genuine sleeping comfort without sacrificing daytime livability. Every bed system we offer is designed for van-specific dimensions, built from materials that handle vibration and off-road stress, and engineered to integrate with the cabinetry, electrical, and climate systems around it. Whether you need a modular platform that folds into a couch, a fixed bed with maximum under-bed garage space, or a convertible dinette that serves double duty, we have a proven solution.

Water is the dividing line between camping and living. A van without water is a tent on wheels — you're dependent on external facilities for every drink, every dish, every hand wash. A properly plumbed water system gives you autonomy. Fresh water on demand from a pressurized tank and pump. A sink with real water flow for cooking and cleaning. Grey water collection that keeps waste contained and easy to dump. The difference in daily livability is enormous.

OZK installs water systems ranging from simple portable setups to full pressurized plumbing. The right system depends on how you use your van — weekend warriors may need nothing more than a jerry can and a hand pump, while full-time travelers need a built-in fresh water tank, 12V pump, proper drainage, and a grey water tank sized for their usage. We route every line, mount every tank, and test every connection to ensure zero leaks. Water damage inside a van is catastrophic — there's no room for sloppy plumbing.

The shower is where most van builds either get creative or give up. Interior showers require waterproofing, drainage, ventilation, and enough space to actually stand in — all inside a vehicle where every square inch is contested real estate. Exterior showers are simpler but limit you to warm weather and private campsites. OZK installs both, and the right choice depends on how and where you travel.

Our shower installations are fully integrated with the van's water system, drainage, and ventilation. Interior showers get proper waterproofing — shower pans, sealed walls, and drainage routed to the grey water tank. We don't just hang a shower head and call it done. Every shower we install accounts for water flow, drainage slope, ventilation to prevent mold, and the practical reality of showering in a space measured in inches, not feet.

Nobody wants to talk about the toilet, but everyone wants one at 2 AM in a campground with no facilities. Van toilets have come a long way from the bucket-and-bag era. Modern dry flush and composting systems are odor-free, compact, and require zero water — critical in a vehicle where every gallon of fresh water is precious. The right toilet makes the difference between a van you can live in full-time and one that sends you running for a gas station every morning.

OZK installs three proven toilet systems, each with a different approach to waste management. Dry flush toilets seal waste in individual bags — zero water, zero odor, zero maintenance between cartridge changes. Composting toilets separate liquid and solid waste, allowing natural decomposition with minimal emptying. We'll help you choose the right system based on your travel style, passenger count, and how long you typically stay off-grid between dump opportunities.

The galley is the kitchen, the prep station, the storage hub, and often the primary work surface in a van. It has to hold a stove, a sink, food storage, cooking gear, and sometimes a refrigerator — all in a cabinet run that's typically between two and five feet long. Every inch matters, and the difference between a galley that works and one that frustrates you daily comes down to drawer layout, countertop depth, and how well the cabinet dimensions match your van's interior geometry.

OZK installs galley systems from manufacturers who build specifically for vans — not residential cabinet makers who scaled down their product line. RB Components and Flatline Van Co galleys are engineered for the exact interior dimensions of Transit, Sprinter, and ProMaster vans. Full-extension drawer slides rated for off-road vibration. Countertops that handle hot pans and wet dishes. Structural mounting that keeps everything solid over thousands of miles of road. These are working kitchens built for a moving vehicle.

Upper cabinets turn wasted overhead space into the storage that makes van life practical. Clothes, toiletries, electronics, first aid, cooking supplies — all the daily essentials need a home that's accessible but out of the way. The challenge is mounting overhead storage in a curved metal shell that vibrates, flexes, and occasionally gets hit from below by someone standing up too fast. Every upper cabinet OZK installs is secured to structural ribs and mounting points — not screwed into sheet metal that will eventually tear out.

We carry upper cabinet systems from RB Components, Flatline Van Co, Van Wife, and VanEssential — each designed for specific van platforms with the correct mounting geometry, depth profiles, and door mechanisms for overhead use. Push-to-open latches that stay closed on rough roads. Angled profiles that follow the van's roof curve instead of wasting space with flat-back boxes. Lightweight materials that add storage without adding unnecessary weight to the vehicle.

Swivel seats transform your cab into part of the living space. When the driver and passenger seats rotate to face the interior, your van gains a living room that doesn't exist when the seats face forward. Paired with a table, swiveled cab seats create a dining area, a workspace, or just a comfortable place to sit that isn't the bed. It's one of the highest impact-per-dollar upgrades in a van build.

OZK installs swivel bases and upgraded seats from manufacturers who specialize in van applications. Every swivel base is crash-tested and rated for the loads involved in rotating a vehicle seat on its pedestal. Upgraded seat options from Smartseat, Pareto, and MobiFrame replace or enhance the factory seats with better ergonomics, more adjustability, and materials designed for people who spend serious hours in the driver's seat.

A table turns your van from a sleeping pod into a place where you can work, eat, play cards, or spread out a map. The challenge in a van is that the table needs to appear when you want it, disappear when you don't, and stay rock-solid in between. Wobbly tables that rattle while you drive or collapse while you're eating are worse than no table at all.

The Lagun table leg is the industry standard for a reason — its articulating arm lets you position the table exactly where you need it and stow it completely flat against the wall. Canyon and Far Out Ride table tops pair with the Lagun or their own mounting systems to provide surfaces in the right size for your layout. From a compact laptop surface to a full dining table, we'll configure the right combination for how you actually use the space.