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I have a Vivaro Double cab/Crew van, we made an awning that hangs over the back doors, I use extending poles as it is about a meter proud of the doors and we peg it down. You can 'sit out' with a table and chairs even when raining. Think such an Awning would be useful for yourself.
Hi Ally. I was looking for ideas to make simple conversation and I come across your ideas and think it’s amazing. Can you describe process please and some materials to use for insulation and other stuff like electrics if you got time. Thank you for sharing
In brief: I used self adhesive closed cell foam to insulate the side panels and roof-this is also good for sound deadening. I used a sheet of 25mm celotex under the plywood floor. Behind all the interior panelling is recycled plastic insulation from B&Q. I carpeted all the metalwork with stretch carpet applied with spray glue. I've used Birch plywood throughout, opting for the thinnest boards to save weight without sacrificing strength where needed. The doors are Valchromat (essentially MR MDF) that I had offcuts of. Electrics were all from Bimble Solar except a few little bits. I'd recommend using a DC-DC charger to charge your leisure battery from the engine battery over a split charger-you get what you pay for. All the rest is head scratching, sketches, measurements and calculations. If you would like my sketchup models please email afwoodworks@gmail.com
So when it's cold/raining (every day in the UK) you have go out to make the bed or get you clothes? This is not just an idle moan, a lot of people are looking for ideas building their vans and so many are not using the best system of a rock-n-roll bed. Down in one second up in 5 seconds and with a swivel front seat seating for 4.
@@allyfrasermakes I am sure lots of people like to get cold and wet, they sell millions of tents. But the point of a camper is a thing called a metal roof so you dont....get you chalk wet. Have you actually tried cooking in the wind of the rain?
Same as the rest of the van. I used self adhesive 10mm closed cell foam that comes on a roll. It's awkward to get in through the metalwork, but just do the best you can and then fill where possible with recycled plastic wadding type insulation.
Good afternoon, I've been watching videos of the Renault Trafic camper for quite some time, and the truth is that yours is the one I liked the most. Really, great work. Could you tell me how thick the wood you used for the bed furniture is? Thanks greetings
I basically just made it up as I went along so I don't have any proper plans as such. But if you email afwoodworks@gmail.com I'll send you the sketchup drawings I did. namaste
The bed is just the tabletop, and it just needs to be made to fit between the floor units. I will send you the sketch up plans I made for this van if you email me afwoodworks@gmail.com
Hello. If you send me an email to afwoodworks@gmail.com I will send you the sketchup drawings I did for this van. It doesn't have measurements on it, I always just calculate them as I go along and they will have been thrown away on a scrap of paper ages ago (although the drawing will be to scale), but you are welcome to see the layout and take inspiration from it. Namaste
Just the kind of setup we're looking for Ally, thanks. Just one thing - is your van L1, L2 or L3? We're hoping to get a van that is no more than 5 metres in length; so we can park easily on the street. Cheers
Hi orlando. Thanks for your kind words. I am not aware of there being an L3 version of this van, but this is the LWB Vivaro. It's 2.8m long load space.
This is true, but building anything in a van of this size is going to be a compromise. Maybe with a more sophisticated folding bed design that could be avoided, but then you'd have to give up something else. You can't have it all, unless maybe you convert a 7.5ton truck. The dream!
So cool, brilliant ideas, the ID for the dinning and bed are perfect. I would prefer to have a simple kitchen pod unit that I can bring it outdoor for cooking instead of indoor unless it's raining ☔...to minimise any oily fumes dispersion, house keeping or cleaning after cooking ....
Well, I've used different thickness boards everywhere. The roof is panelled with 7mm T&G cladding, the walls are done with 6mm Birch ply to flex in the curves of the van, the furniture is a mix of 12 and 15mm birch ply to keep the weight down but be strong where needed, I used 6 and 9mm for the drawer boxes. The doors are 18mm Valchromat and the floor is 15mm hardwood ply.
@@allyfrasermakes Thanks for the fast reply, looking at conversion on same year and type van, will be starting soon. Going to use for metal detecting journey's and your build fits my needs. Thanks again.
Had a Fiat Talento onyx edition 70 reg ( newer version of this van ) fully converted.With a traditional layout you can have side cupboards,a swivel bench seat, 120 cm wide rib bed, fridge, sink, cylinder drop out cabinet, burners etc. Pop top from Drivelodge fitted as well as canopy, diesel heater, two liesure batteries and solar panel. Makes a more useful van than a VW because it is bigger and in LWB form like mine capacious for this type of van and also much cheaper than a VW.
Hi David. The fresh water is held in 2 x 10L water containers that can be swapped over when they run out. This makes filling easy as you can just carry the bottles to the tap instead of having to drive the van to the tap and have a hose to connect to the water inlet. The waste water drains straight out the bottom of the van. But a collapsible bucket can be used to capture the waste if the situation demands that grey water not be spilled. Such as in a car park.
Hi great conversion could you let me know what length of bed did you end up with please also where did you put your leisure batteries in the design thanks great job
Hi David. The bed is a small double mattress. 1200mm x 1900mm. Obviously any build in a van of this size is going to be a compromise but the bed is one thing I personally think is vital to be comfortable. If I don't sleep the whole trip is dooomed! The leisure batteries were housed on the floor of the van at the far end of the kitchen unit.
