Aluminum Van Cabinet Plans for Sprinter & Transit
You can buy measured plans for the aluminum cabinets we build right here. Thrive Overland is a van and truck camper shop in Utah, and these are our own cabinet designs, drawn up so you can build them yourself.
Each plan is a PDF with detailed drawings, assembly instructions, and a parts list. You use the list to order extrusions pre-cut to length, plus all the hardware. There are plans for a kitchen galley, an upper cabinet, a microwave cabinet, a plumbing cabinet, and an electrical cabinet. The lower cabinets fit every Mercedes Sprinter, plus the Ford Transit 148 and 148 Extended, and the kitchen galley fits the Ram ProMaster too. The upper and microwave cabinets are for the Sprinter.
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What's in every Thrive cabinet plan
Every plan comes with the same core pieces. You buy it, download it, and start ordering parts.
- Detailed drawings of the cabinet in PDF
- Step-by-step assembly instructions
- A parts list for ordering aluminum extrusions pre-cut to length
- Every piece of hardware the cabinet needs, listed
You don't have to cut the aluminum yourself. The parts list is set up so the extrusions arrive at length. We recommend TNutz for the aluminum because it costs much less, and the parts list links straight to their site. If you'd rather use 80/20 brand extrusion, that works too.
The TNutz links in our parts lists are affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you order through them.
These are digital downloads. All sales are final, and there are no refunds on digital products.
The cabinets and how they fit together
We designed the cabinets to work as a set. The galley sits on the driver side. On a high-roof Sprinter 144, the upper cabinet and microwave cabinet go above it. The plumbing and electrical cabinets sit at the back and make a bed platform together. You can build one cabinet or all of them.
Kitchen galley plans
The galley is about 60" long, 22" deep, and 36" tall. It goes on the driver side and fits an Isotherm CR130 refrigerator. You can modify it for a different fridge. It has a bank of four drawers plus a drawer above the fridge. It works in every Sprinter (high or low roof, 144 or 170), the Transit 148 and 148 Extended, and the ProMaster.
The kitchen galley plans are $149.95.
The galley plans give you the drawer dimensions and a source for purchasing the drawer boxes, drawer slides, and all the hardware. We also have a video on mounting the drawer slides to the galley.
Jeff walks through the galley build in this video.
Upper cabinet plans (Sprinter high roof)
The upper cabinet is about 90" long, 12" deep, and 12" tall, drawn for the high-roof Mercedes Sprinter 144 and 170. It doesn't fit a low-roof Sprinter, the Transit, or the ProMaster. On a Sprinter 144, it goes on the driver side with our microwave cabinet. On a Sprinter 170, it goes on the passenger side. It also works as a standalone cabinet.
Need it shorter? Order shorter bars and you can change the length and the openings. The height and depth stay the same.
The upper cabinet plans also include printable templates for the ABS dividers and liners. Print them out and use them to cut those pieces to size.
The upper cabinet plans are $99.95.
Microwave cabinet plans (Contoure RV-787 or GE 3-in-1)
There are two versions. Pick the one that matches your microwave.
- Microwave cabinet. About 19" long, 14" deep, and 13" tall. It fits a Contoure RV-787 microwave, plus the optional trim kit. The cabinet plan is for the high-roof Mercedes Sprinter 144 and 170 only. The microwave itself works in any van.
- 3-in-1 microwave cabinet. For Mercedes Sprinter only. It fits the GE 3-in-1 microwave, convection oven, and air fryer, not the Contoure.
Both pair with the upper cabinet or work on their own. Each microwave cabinet plan is on sale for $49 (regularly $75).
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Plumbing cabinet plans
The plumbing cabinet is about 56" long, 17" deep, and 31" tall. It fits a 36-gallon over-wheel-well tank (48" x 16" x 16") and an Isotherm Spa 15. It's drawn for the Sprinter driver side, and you can mirror it for the passenger side. It works in the Transit 148 and 148 Extended. It doesn't fit the ProMaster.
The plumbing cabinet plans are on sale for $99 (regularly $150).
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Electrical cabinet plans
The electrical cabinet is about 56" long, 15.5" deep, and 31" tall. It holds two Epoch Essential 300Ah batteries or similar. It's drawn for the Sprinter passenger side, and you can mirror it for the driver side. It works in the Transit 148 and 148 Extended. It doesn't fit the ProMaster.
Put it across from the plumbing cabinet and add four 15-series bars, and the two make a bed platform.
The electrical cabinet plans are on sale for $99 (regularly $150).
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Complete cabinetry bundle
The bundle includes all five cabinet plans: the kitchen galley, upper cabinet, microwave cabinet, plumbing cabinet, and electrical cabinet. It's on sale for $395 (regularly $725), which is less than buying the five separately.
Which van do the plans fit?
Short version: the lower cabinets (galley, plumbing, electrical) fit every Sprinter, high or low roof, 144 or 170, plus the Transit 148 and 148 Extended. The upper cabinet and the Contoure microwave cabinet are for the high-roof Sprinter only, and the 3-in-1 microwave cabinet is for the Sprinter only. In a ProMaster, the kitchen galley is the one plan that fits.
| Cabinet plan | Mercedes Sprinter | Ford Transit | Ram ProMaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen galley | Yes, any roof or length. Driver side. | Yes (148 and 148 Extended) | Yes |
| Upper cabinet | High roof only. 144: driver side, with microwave cabinet. 170: passenger side. Or standalone. | No | No |
| Microwave (Contoure RV-787) | High roof only (144 and 170) | No | No |
| 3-in-1 microwave (GE) | Yes | No | No |
| Plumbing | Yes, any roof or length. Driver side (mirror for passenger). | Yes (148 and 148 Extended) | No |
| Electrical | Yes, any roof or length. Passenger side (mirror for driver). | Yes (148 and 148 Extended) | No |
If you're building a Transit 148 or 148 Extended, the galley, plumbing, and electrical plans are the ones for you. For overhead storage in a Transit, see the ready-made options further down.
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Sprinter van overhead cabinets
If you're searching for Sprinter van overhead cabinets, start with our upper cabinet plans. They're drawn for the high-roof Mercedes Sprinter 144 and 170 only. They don't fit a low-roof Sprinter, a Transit, or a ProMaster.
The upper cabinet is about 90" long, 12" deep, and 12" tall. On a Sprinter 144, it goes on the driver side with our microwave cabinet. On a Sprinter 170, it goes on the passenger side. It also works as a standalone overhead cabinet.
Need it shorter? Order shorter bars and you can change the length and the openings. Height and depth stay the same. The plans include printable templates for the ABS dividers and liners.
Pair it with a microwave cabinet if you want one:
- Contoure RV-787 microwave cabinet (high-roof Sprinter 144 and 170)
- GE 3-in-1 microwave cabinet (Sprinter)
Both microwave cabinets pair with the upper or work on their own. The microwave itself (Contoure) can go in any van. The cabinet plan is Sprinter-only.
Below the overheads, the kitchen galley, plumbing cabinet, and electrical cabinet fit every Sprinter, high or low roof, 144 or 170. On a Sprinter 144, the galley, upper, and microwave share the driver-side wall. The plumbing and electrical cabinets sit at the back and make a bed platform together.
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Prefer finished overhead cabinets instead of building them? See VanEssential upper cabinets and headliner storage and Canyon Adventure Vans cabinets and overhead storage.
Ford Transit cabinets
For Ford Transit cabinets, use the lower-cabinet plans. The kitchen galley, plumbing cabinet, and electrical cabinet all fit the Transit 148 and 148 Extended.
- Kitchen galley: about 60" long, 22" deep, 36" tall, driver side, sized for an Isotherm CR130 (modifiable for other fridges)
- Plumbing cabinet: about 56" × 17" × 31", 36-gallon over-wheel-well tank and Isotherm Spa 15
- Electrical cabinet: about 56" × 15.5" × 31", two Epoch Essential 300Ah batteries or similar
Put the plumbing and electrical cabinets across from each other, add four 15-series bars, and they make a bed platform.
What doesn't fit a Transit: our aluminum upper cabinet plans and both microwave cabinet plans. Those are Sprinter-only. For overhead storage in a Transit, use ready-made options instead of our upper plans.
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Ready-made overhead storage for Transit: VanEssential upper cabinets and headliner storage.
For the full Sprinter / Transit / ProMaster fit table, see Which van do the plans fit? above.
Why we build cabinets from aluminum extrusion
A T-slot aluminum frame bolts together. If you need to change a length, you change a bar. The upper cabinet plan is set up for exactly that.
Our parts lists spec TNutz extrusion because it costs much less than the name brands. You can use 80/20 brand extrusion instead if you prefer it. (The TNutz links are affiliate links.)
Measured shop plans vs a generic 80/20 tutorial
There are good free tutorials out there. Most show one person's van, with a cut list for their own layout. You work out the hardware, the appliance fit, and how it all meets up.
Our plans start from a different place.
- They're sized to named parts: the Isotherm CR130 fridge, the Contoure RV-787 or GE 3-in-1 microwave, a 36-gallon over-wheel-well tank, an Isotherm Spa 15, and two 300Ah batteries.
- They're designed to fit together. On a Sprinter 144, the galley, upper, and microwave cabinets share the driver-side wall. The plumbing and electrical cabinets make a bed platform.
- The parts list covers pre-cut extrusions and all the hardware, so you're not sourcing bolts one at a time.
If you enjoy designing from scratch, a tutorial is a fine start. If you'd rather build from a measured set, these are ours.
Mounting and thermal break: wall spacers
Aluminum carries heat and cold well. So builders put a thermal break between the cabinet frame and the van wall. Our Wall Spacers for Cabinets do that job.
A set has 24 spacers, each 1" x 1" with a 1/4" hole. You get six each in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" thicknesses.
Electrical cabinet hardware: Lynx spacer and jumper
Two small parts help if you're running a Victron Lynx distributor.
- The Lynx Distributor Spacer raises the Lynx distributor to the same plane as a Victron SmartShunt.
- The Lynx Distributor Jumper Wire turns on the Lynx LED lights. It has a phone-jack end and ring terminals. The Lynx distributor isn't included.
Prefer ready-made overhead cabinets?
Not everyone wants to build uppers. We also carry finished cabinets from partner brands.
- VanEssential upper cabinets and headliner storage: upper storage cabinets in 24", 36", and 48" lengths, plus headliner shelf and curtain rod kits for the Sprinter and the Transit.
- Canyon Adventure Vans cabinets and overhead storage: shelves, cabinets, and microwave kits made for factory-built campers like the Revel, Storyteller, and Ekko.
Next steps for your build
If you're still planning the layout, these can help.
- Moab layout plans for the Sprinter 144 and Transit 148. The layout includes a 60" galley and upper cabinets.
- Snowbird layout plans for the Sprinter 170 and Transit 148 Extended.
- The Van Build Sequence Spreadsheet, the order of work we use in our shop.
- Drop-in electrical and plumbing systems, if you'd rather have those two cabinets arrive built.
Want the whole van built by our shop instead? Start at Build Your Rig.
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FAQ
Where can I buy measured aluminum van cabinet plans?
Thrive Overland, a van and truck camper shop in Utah, sells measured plans for its aluminum cabinets. There are plans for a kitchen galley, an upper cabinet, a microwave cabinet, a plumbing cabinet, and an electrical cabinet. Each is a PDF with detailed drawings, assembly instructions, and a parts list for ordering pre-cut extrusions and all the hardware.
Do the cabinet plans fit a Sprinter 144 or 170?
Yes. The upper cabinet is for the high-roof Sprinter. It goes on the driver side of a Sprinter 144 with the microwave cabinet, or on the passenger side of a Sprinter 170. It also works standalone. The galley, plumbing, and electrical cabinets fit every Sprinter, high or low roof, 144 or 170.
Do the plans work in a Ford Transit?
The kitchen galley, plumbing, and electrical cabinet plans work in the Transit 148 and 148 Extended. The upper cabinet and both microwave cabinets are for the Mercedes Sprinter only.
What Sprinter van overhead cabinets do you offer plans for?
Our upper cabinet plans are for the high-roof Mercedes Sprinter 144 and 170. The cabinet is about 90" × 12" × 12". On a 144 it goes on the driver side with our microwave cabinet. On a 170 it goes on the passenger side. It also works standalone. Length and openings can change with shorter bars. Height and depth stay the same. Contoure and GE 3-in-1 microwave cabinet plans are Sprinter-only as well.
Which Ford Transit cabinets can I build from your plans?
The kitchen galley, plumbing, and electrical cabinet plans fit the Transit 148 and 148 Extended. The upper cabinet and both microwave cabinet plans are for the Sprinter only. For Transit overhead storage, see our ready-made VanEssential cabinets.
Will they fit a Ram ProMaster?
The kitchen galley works in the ProMaster. The upper, microwave, plumbing, and electrical cabinets don't fit it.
Do I have to cut the aluminum myself?
No. The parts list is set up so you can order the extrusions pre-cut to length, along with all the hardware the cabinet needs. We recommend TNutz because it costs much less, and 80/20 brand extrusion works too if you prefer it.
Can I change the size of a cabinet?
You can change the upper cabinet's length and openings by ordering shorter bars. Its height and depth stay the same. The galley can be modified for refrigerators other than the Isotherm CR130.
What appliances are the cabinets sized for?
The galley fits an Isotherm CR130 fridge. The microwave cabinet fits a Contoure RV-787, and a separate version fits the GE 3-in-1 microwave, convection oven, and air fryer. The plumbing cabinet fits a 36-gallon over-wheel-well tank and an Isotherm Spa 15. The electrical cabinet fits two Epoch Essential 300Ah batteries or similar.
How do I keep aluminum cabinets from passing heat and cold from the van wall?
Put a spacer between the cabinet frame and the van wall as a thermal break. Our Wall Spacers for Cabinets come 24 to a set. Each is 1" x 1" with a 1/4" hole, in 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" thicknesses.
Is there a bundle?
Yes. The Complete Cabinetry Plans & Parts List includes all five plans: galley, upper, microwave, plumbing, and electrical. It's on sale for $395 (regularly $725), which is less than buying the five plans separately.
Can I get a refund on plans?
No. The plans are digital downloads, and all sales of digital products are final.
Can Thrive Overland build the whole van for me?
Yes. We build complete custom van and truck camper conversions in our Utah shop, and you bring your own vehicle. Start with Build Your Rig.