Camper van conversions

[Lenmcharristar 9,721]

Fellas if you were going to do a conversion what would yas use?  Panel van or minibus? I’m floating towards a minibus as it’s half way done already and have any of you done it already?

[Chid 6,487]

My mates done 2 and he's used a van both times .

[downsouth 7,143]

Suppose it depends on if you want it fully windowed and also how many cupboards ets you want as if you use a minibus you have less space on the walls to fit stuff.im also guessing that a minibus would be colder if you was staying in it during the winter as wit a van youd have a larger area to insulate,plyline and carpet.

[wildman 486]

I.am gonna use a Luton box van .loads of room ,nice n square ,merc sprinter engine,very reliable just in prowess of finding right one . look at conversions on you tube

[Lenmcharristar 9,721]

It’s something I’m thinking of doing. For digs when working away, as some of them are rough dirt holes to stay in and get free hols with it too lol, I was thinking mini bus as it’s already lined floored and the windows can be tinted and boarded over inside where needed also I’d make my own furniture to suit as well 

[antg 1,765]

Van is the best option. minibus has too many windows and acts like a greenhouse in the summer and freezer in winter.

[Lenmcharristar 9,721]

A jumbo van then lol

[skycat 6,173]

Before we got our narrowboat, we were converting a Mercedes 604 minibus that had been a charity bus. Yes, there's a load of work involved in lining and insulating the windows to give more wall space for storage, and my nephew is currently finishing it off to live in himself. The thing is, whether you use a van or a bus, you still have to insulate and clad the walls inside, and windows can be blocked up, but the thing I particularly liked about the bus was that the walls were nigh on vertical, whereas most vans have walls that lean in, which makes it just that bit harder to hang shelves, cupboards etc. and that makes them feel smaller when you standing up. Just a thought.

[Arry 21,321]

Don't know wether this is of any interest or not but my lad used this design to create a bed or bench seat.

Cheers Arry

 

[Greyman 28,002]

3 hours ago, Lenmcharristar said:

A jumbo van then lol

Go to an auction that sells commercial vehicles and buy an ex British rail high top transit or simular as they are already part fitted out, they are used as a mobile site hut with a small kitchen and table plus bench,s already fitted, they are high enough to stand up in without having the wind resistance of a wall like a Luton does and may already contain a water tank and 12 v electric system

[stumfelter 3,034]

Buy an old ambulance, they are usually fitted with blown air heating for the back and various seat mountings. Also if you feel ill you can drive yourself to hospital.

[Lenmcharristar 9,721]

8 hours ago, Arry said:

Don't know wether this is of any interest or not but my lad used this design to create a bed or bench seat.

Cheers Arry

 

Thanks for the pic, I made something similar for my mate a few yrs back for his and it worked a treat, I made it where it was hinges and could use it underneath for storage too

[PLEDGEY 495]

I got one of these in my MK 7 Transit. Fits just right in the corner behind the rear wheel arch.  https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mobile-Camping-Toilet-Portable-Travel-Chemical-WC-Outdoor-10L-Flushing-Potty-Loo/292772866001?hash=item442a9f67d1:g:LpwAAOSw1w5bxMMu

Have a look at this stuff for insulation. It's light, only 35mm thick, but has the same insulation properties as 210mm of rock wool.   https://www.selcobw.com/triso-super-10-multifoil-insulation-10m

[mushroom 12,827]

I have a plan to do a 7.5er, I want to do a big trip that's going to be at least a year.

I've seen some banging Luton conversions and they're top notch. Search on YouTube;)

[tillylamp 1,828]

41 minutes ago, mushroom said:

I have a plan to do a 7.5er, I want to do a big trip that's going to be at least a year.

I've seen some banging Luton conversions and they're top notch. Search on YouTube;)

if your thinking of a 7.5 toner have a look at the ex mobile library vans, there already half way there.....lighting, heating, insulated and wall sockets.....probably wouldn't take much to finish it the way you won't it.....