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Ford Transit camper build

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    The keen-eyed among you will have spotted the rust around the wheelarches. There was also patches underneath, the sills have held up pretty well though.

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    Neither myself or my friend can weld, so it was sent off to get fixed. Nice tidy job done.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Next up is the socket for 230v

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    Electrical gubbins ready to go in
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    One socket and window-tint later :)
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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Next up is the socket for 230v

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    Electrical gubbins ready to go in
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    One socket and window-tint later :)
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Now for some mods!

    The standard plastic wheel was a bit gacky so my friend pulled it out of the bag and covered it with an eBay special. Looks and feels a million times better now.

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    Now for some mods!

    The standard plastic wheel was a bit gacky so my friend pulled it out of the bag and covered it with an eBay special. Looks and feels a million times better now.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Newer spec tail lights fitted.
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    Really freshens up the rear end, along with the tints.

    Newer spec tail lights fitted.
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    Really freshens up the rear end, along with the tints.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Next step is to run all the 230v wiring over the inside of the roof and to the various points where it'll be needed. There was also a lot of 12v wiring to be hidden too, for 12v sockets, lighting etc. The bubble insulation is added to with that scratchy fibreglass type stuff

    The floor is getting bubble wrapped (cutting it out in this pic) and getting a sheet of thin corrugated plastic before getting the ply floor over that.
    The floor is an off the shelf Transit floor.

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    The wall panels are also premade. In retrospect this is something we could have easily done ourselves. Test fitting one here.

    Fitted a damp proof course (Dealz dust sheet)
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    Next step is to run all the 230v wiring over the inside of the roof and to the various points where it'll be needed. There was also a lot of 12v wiring to be hidden too, for 12v sockets, lighting etc. The bubble insulation is added to with that scratchy fibreglass type stuff

    The floor is getting bubble wrapped (cutting it out in this pic) and getting a sheet of thin corrugated plastic before getting the ply floor over that.
    The floor is an off the shelf Transit floor.

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    The wall panels are also premade. In retrospect this is something we could have easily done ourselves. Test fitting one here.

    Fitted a damp proof course (Dealz dust sheet)
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    A couple of crashed Skodas were cannibalized for their interior lighting

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    A couple of crashed Skodas were cannibalized for their interior lighting

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
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    Cabling routed through the factory ducting, and then there was light
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    Cabling routed through the factory ducting, and then there was light
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Next job is to fit the other lights into the roof ply. The roof panel can be reused from the original minibus conversion but will have to be cut down a little to fit the new walls.

    I made boxes for the lights just in case they came in contact with the insulation, which is conductive.

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    Test fit, all good.
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    Next job is to fit the other lights into the roof ply. The roof panel can be reused from the original minibus conversion but will have to be cut down a little to fit the new walls.

    I made boxes for the lights just in case they came in contact with the insulation, which is conductive.

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    Test fit, all good.
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    This was the most fiddly part.

    In my infinite wisdom, I decided that it would be nice to completely box around the windows and have the ply come up to the roof, rather than the much easier gluing the wall material directly to the metal around the windows. Figured it would look more professional and neat, plus you'd have window ledges for putting stuff on, and it might make adding curtains or blinds easier.



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    The glass is curved too, which made this more of a pain. This will all be carpeted over. All edges smoothed off now. Same craic on the passenger side.

    All cavities bubble wrapped with bubble wrap and filled with insulation. Roof bubble wrapped and insulated too. Wheel arches insulated and boxed off.
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    Screw holes starting to be filled and sanded. Roof partially up and wiring ran for the lights. (Will be connected to a leisure battery.)

    This was the most fiddly part.

    In my infinite wisdom, I decided that it would be nice to completely box around the windows and have the ply come up to the roof, rather than the much easier gluing the wall material directly to the metal around the windows. Figured it would look more professional and neat, plus you'd have window ledges for putting stuff on, and it might make adding curtains or blinds easier.



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    The glass is curved too, which made this more of a pain. This will all be carpeted over. All edges smoothed off now. Same craic on the passenger side.

    All cavities bubble wrapped with bubble wrap and filled with insulation. Roof bubble wrapped and insulated too. Wheel arches insulated and boxed off.
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    Screw holes starting to be filled and sanded. Roof partially up and wiring ran for the lights. (Will be connected to a leisure battery.)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Next job in is getting the 12V electrics working. This was another fiddly one, sourcing the right parts and getting everything to fit neatly. The fuse boxes came from The Range, the isolater switch and the leisure battery and one of the battery leads came from Halfords (thank you trade card!) the smaller bits like crimp connections and the cable going from the battery to the fuse box were got in Maplin. My friend got the split charge system online, the outer casing for the fuse box came from B&Q

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    We will have to make a bracket for holding in the second battery. The small square box is the split charger. This disconnects the leisure battery from the van battery when the engine is turned off so you don't run down the van battery. The isolater switch adds a layer of protection and should prevent the battery draining over time.

    Next job in is getting the 12V electrics working. This was another fiddly one, sourcing the right parts and getting everything to fit neatly. The fuse boxes came from The Range, the isolater switch and the leisure battery and one of the battery leads came from Halfords (thank you trade card!) the smaller bits like crimp connections and the cable going from the battery to the fuse box were got in Maplin. My friend got the split charge system online, the outer casing for the fuse box came from B&Q

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    We will have to make a bracket for holding in the second battery. The small square box is the split charger. This disconnects the leisure battery from the van battery when the engine is turned off so you don't run down the van battery. The isolater switch adds a layer of protection and should prevent the battery draining over time.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Finally, a fun job!

    You gotta have a reversing camera right? Hooray for eBay.

    Specific fitment camera replaces one of the old number plate lights.
    Handy place to mount the screen too.

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    It works, trigger for the reverse light done, just can't find a 12v ignition feed. Haven't checked the radio yet but the 2 cigarette lighter sockets are permanent live. Does anyone know if it's just a matter of swapping a fuse like it is on other Fords?

    Finally, a fun job!

    You gotta have a reversing camera right? Hooray for eBay.

    Specific fitment camera replaces one of the old number plate lights.
    Handy place to mount the screen too.

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    It works, trigger for the reverse light done, just can't find a 12v ignition feed. Haven't checked the radio yet but the 2 cigarette lighter sockets are permanent live. Does anyone know if it's just a matter of swapping a fuse like it is on other Fords?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Second half of the ceiling finally up tonight!

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    Bit of sanding to do so the carpet will be perfectly smooth. The dark patches are glue from before, looks like there's a leak but there isn't -thank gawd
    colm_mcm wrote: »
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    Ply around the window looks a bit strange in this pic, it's just black paint around the edge, looks completely crooked!
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    Another slightly unusual job. I am probably a bit too particular about how the carpet will sit. Time will tell if isopon was the right tool for the job here. I can't see it cracking as everything fits tightly.

    Will sand it again tomorrow, but once it's the right shape for the carpet it'll be grand.

    Second half of the ceiling finally up tonight!

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    Bit of sanding to do so the carpet will be perfectly smooth. The dark patches are glue from before, looks like there's a leak but there isn't -thank gawd

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    Ply around the window looks a bit strange in this pic, it's just black paint around the edge, looks completely crooked!
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    Another slightly unusual job. I am probably a bit too particular about how the carpet will sit. Time will tell if isopon was the right tool for the job here. I can't see it cracking as everything fits tightly.

    Will sand it again tomorrow, but once it's the right shape for the carpet it'll be grand.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    The sockets arrived today, nice neat jobs, they're specifically for campers and caravans.

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    My mate also got the carpet, so I messed around with fitting some of it. It's stretchy enough, so hopefully it will stretch into the corners of the window openings.

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    The sockets arrived today, nice neat jobs, they're specifically for campers and caravans.

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    My mate also got the carpet, so I messed around with fitting some of it. It's stretchy enough, so hopefully it will stretch into the corners of the window openings.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Doing a bit more on the windows

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    Doing a bit more on the windows

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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Ah windows!
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    Ah windows!
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
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    Looks bumpy for some reason but isn't in real life.

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    My mate fabricobbled a battery clamp from a Corolla to make it fit.



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    Looks bumpy for some reason but isn't in real life.

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    My mate fabricobbled a battery clamp from a Corolla to make it fit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Battery clamp cleaned up, trimmed down and repainted

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    Drivers side trim nearly finished
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    Battery clamp cleaned up, trimmed down and repainted

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    Drivers side trim nearly finished
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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
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    Did a bit more today. Floor down, more trim added, doors retrimmed.


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    Did a bit more today. Floor down, more trim added, doors retrimmed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Didn't get to this till late this evening but next step today was making the kitchen cabinet. Picked up the worktop in the Ikea bargain corner. It's a table top originally but ideal for what we needed.
    Made up the frame for the cabinet, the outer sheets will be fixed to this frame. This will house the gas bottle, waste and fresh water tanks, a cutlery drawer and general storage.


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    Didn't get to this till late this evening but next step today was making the kitchen cabinet. Picked up the worktop in the Ikea bargain corner. It's a table top originally but ideal for what we needed.
    Made up the frame for the cabinet, the outer sheets will be fixed to this frame. This will house the gas bottle, waste and fresh water tanks, a cutlery drawer and general storage.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Not much to report today :(

    This arrived though
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    Better stock photo
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    Spent a good while cutting out for it, the worktop is hollow, so will be reinforcing the section around the cooker/sing with solid wood inside, basically filling in the gap. should make it cope better with possible heat and moisture.

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    Water cans came too.

    Messed around with making the boxes at the back too, just seeing how things will line up etc.
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    Middle slips of timber are there just as spacers to keep things square

    Not much to report today :(

    This arrived though
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    Better stock photo
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    Spent a good while cutting out for it, the worktop is hollow, so will be reinforcing the section around the cooker/sing with solid wood inside, basically filling in the gap. should make it cope better with possible heat and moisture.

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    Water cans came too.

    Messed around with making the boxes at the back too, just seeing how things will line up etc.
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    Middle slips of timber are there just as spacers to keep things square


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Did a bit more work on the rear seats tonight while my mate cut the hole in the floor for the gas vent. It's a bit more time consuming the way I'm doing it, but it should have a nicer finish with no visible screw holes. Filled in the gaps in the hollow worktop too so it'll be super solid now. Also slightly damaged the worktop in my haste. Should be able to repair it handy enough hopefully.

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    We did a lot of planning out for the kitchen unit too in terms of drawer and door sizes, location of gas box, water cans etc, so hopefully by the time I'm finished work tomorrow he'll have gotten the door openings cut out of the front panel and we can start fitting the drawer, securing the sink/hob etc.


    Did a bit more work on the rear seats tonight while my mate cut the hole in the floor for the gas vent. It's a bit more time consuming the way I'm doing it, but it should have a nicer finish with no visible screw holes. Filled in the gaps in the hollow worktop too so it'll be super solid now. Also slightly damaged the worktop in my haste. Should be able to repair it handy enough hopefully.

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    We did a lot of planning out for the kitchen unit too in terms of drawer and door sizes, location of gas box, water cans etc, so hopefully by the time I'm finished work tomorrow he'll have gotten the door openings cut out of the front panel and we can start fitting the drawer, securing the sink/hob etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Bit more progress today.

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    Bit more progress today.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    My mate got the front of the kitchen CNC routered out today. Lovely tidy job to be fair.
    We fitted the panels to the kitchen frame. Forgot that the supplier had given us 18mm instead of 15mm and how that would make the unit wider than the worktop. Anyway, routered out the edge of one of the side panels which should fix that.

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    My mate got the front of the kitchen CNC routered out today. Lovely tidy job to be fair.
    We fitted the panels to the kitchen frame. Forgot that the supplier had given us 18mm instead of 15mm and how that would make the unit wider than the worktop. Anyway, routered out the edge of one of the side panels which should fix that.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    So today we said we'd do a small bit and go for a few pints. 8 hours later, still there and no pub :(

    Made a good bit of progress today though. Started out by routering out the edges of the doors and kitchen frame to accept a hammer-in T trim. This will fill the 6mm gap left by the CNC router and put a durable edge on the kitchen doors and frame. Next I made a box to put the gas bottle into. This lines up with the hole in the floor made last week.
    We also fitted the drawer and the back panel for the kitchen units, and finished off putting the edging strips on the bed boxes.

    It's all coming together, not a massive amount to do.

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    Drawer front not actually fitted yet, need to glue in the rubber edging and stuff first.

    Next jobs will be to make a door for the gas box and fit the bracket to hold the bottle in, do some 230v wiring, and get the doors hung


    So today we said we'd do a small bit and go for a few pints. 8 hours later, still there and no pub :(

    Made a good bit of progress today though. Started out by routering out the edges of the doors and kitchen frame to accept a hammer-in T trim. This will fill the 6mm gap left by the CNC router and put a durable edge on the kitchen doors and frame. Next I made a box to put the gas bottle into. This lines up with the hole in the floor made last week.
    We also fitted the drawer and the back panel for the kitchen units, and finished off putting the edging strips on the bed boxes.

    It's all coming together, not a massive amount to do.

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    Drawer front not actually fitted yet, need to glue in the rubber edging and stuff first.

    Next jobs will be to make a door for the gas box and fit the bracket to hold the bottle in, do some 230v wiring, and get the doors hung


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Put the door on the gas box today and fitted the first of the sockets. One in the middle is a USB and volt meter.


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    Put the door on the gas box today and fitted the first of the sockets. One in the middle is a USB and volt meter.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    More bits done this evening.
    Biggest job was putting the roof lining up. Supplier ran out of the colour we wanted a few weeks ago so we didn't do it at the same time as the walls. Worked out well I think.

    We also fitted the extra sockets, made a top for the drawer, fitted the seal to the gas box, and reinstalled the units.

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    More bits done this evening.
    Biggest job was putting the roof lining up. Supplier ran out of the colour we wanted a few weeks ago so we didn't do it at the same time as the walls. Worked out well I think.

    We also fitted the extra sockets, made a top for the drawer, fitted the seal to the gas box, and reinstalled the units.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    So the RGI lad came today and did a bit of the gas fittings. We got the sockets and RCB wired up too, finished making the frames at the back except for the lids, which we will do tomorrow. Table is cut too, just needs fixing to the floor, door back on the gas box, and more messing around with the door trims

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    So the RGI lad came today and did a bit of the gas fittings. We got the sockets and RCB wired up too, finished making the frames at the back except for the lids, which we will do tomorrow. Table is cut too, just needs fixing to the floor, door back on the gas box, and more messing around with the door trims

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    So we are 99% done. Just a few tiny bits to finish but it's pretty much ready for inspection now anyway.


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    Oh yeah, needs cushions and curtains obviously :)

    So we are 99% done. Just a few tiny bits to finish but it's pretty much ready for inspection now anyway.


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    Oh yeah, needs cushions and curtains obviously :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Didn't get the SQI inspection today, think it's Monday now.

    Gave us a chance to finish a few more bits.


    Some cute little cubby holes, the lids just drop in.
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    Abandoned the piano hinges as they were a balls. These ones work way better and hold it upright no bothers.
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    Have a third hinge for the middle, haven't fitted it yet. Still have to fill the screw holes with plastic wood.

    Want to fit speakers too, but they're surprisingly hard to come by these days.


    Didn't get the SQI inspection today, think it's Monday now.

    Gave us a chance to finish a few more bits.


    Some cute little cubby holes, the lids just drop in.
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    Abandoned the piano hinges as they were a balls. These ones work way better and hold it upright no bothers.
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    Have a third hinge for the middle, haven't fitted it yet. Still have to fill the screw holes with plastic wood.

    Want to fit speakers too, but they're surprisingly hard to come by these days.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    We got a lend of cushions for the VRT photos and test.
    Finished everything else too.

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    Having the cushions in makes such a difference. I can't get over how spacious it feels inside for such a small van.


    We got a lend of cushions for the VRT photos and test.
    Finished everything else too.

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    Having the cushions in makes such a difference. I can't get over how spacious it feels inside for such a small van.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Oh yeah. Almost forgot I mounted the screen for this and wired it in tonight.

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    Oh yeah. Almost forgot I mounted the screen for this and wired it in tonight.

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Knew we forgot to do something

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    We got some temporary blinds until we get the proper ones on

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    Knew we forgot to do something

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    We got some temporary blinds until we get the proper ones on

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,079 ✭✭✭✭Duke O Smiley


    Stellar work as mentioned before Colm.

    Did you get much use out of it during the summer?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Stellar work as mentioned before Colm.

    Did you get much use out of it during the summer?

    It got a few outings, but no, there was more time spent building it than using it :)

    There’s plans in place for the difficult second camper. Bigger and more complicated - so this one may be up for sale very soon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,719 ✭✭✭StupidLikeAFox


    Any issues with tax/insurance?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,962 ✭✭✭Dr Turk Turkelton


    Got to see this in the flesh last week in Portlaois and it really is an excellent build.
    Great work Colm it's a beaut.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 roleary780


    Any issues with tax/insurance?

    No issues at all, Registered, Taxed, DOE’d and Insured as a Camper through the MCC.

    Furthest she went this summer was a tour around Wales and over to London and back.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,816 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    Is the lack of standing room an issue? You see a lot of these type vans having a pull up top, though not sure how warm they would be in cold weather.

    The van would be ideal for matches abroad or doing a mini tour of Europe.

    One question re storing these outside in the winter, would there be any issue with dampness and mould in the inside?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,644 ✭✭✭✭punisher5112


    Is the lack of standing room an issue? You see a lot of these type vans having a pull up top, though not sure how warm they would be in cold weather.

    The van would be ideal for matches abroad or doing a mini tour of Europe.

    One question re storing these outside in the winter, would there be any issue with dampness and mould in the inside?

    Dehumidifier would solve that.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 roleary780


    Is the lack of standing room an issue? You see a lot of these type vans having a pull up top, though not sure how warm they would be in cold weather.

    The van would be ideal for matches abroad or doing a mini tour of Europe.

    One question re storing these outside in the winter, would there be any issue with dampness and mould in the inside?
    Standing height has never been an Issue for me at least, Colms a lot taller than me! The pop top would have been an option and can still be added as the van is currently, just the cost is prohibitive.

    We do have a drive away awning for the van, expands out 3.5m X 3m so standing height is there along with a separate sleeping pod and a place for a porta Potti.

    No issues with dampness or mould, we’ve even used it in the winter and it has been quite warm. It is well insulated and the silver cab screens make a huge difference in both the winter and the summer. (No need for a dehumidifier if you use it as a daily)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    roleary780 wrote: »
    No issues at all, Registered, Taxed, DOE’d and Insured as a Camper through the MCC.

    Furthest she went this summer was a tour around Wales and over to London and back.


    How much is Camper insurance through the MCC?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 5 roleary780


    Benbecul97 wrote: »
    roleary780 wrote: »
    No issues at all, Registered, Taxed, DOE’d and Insured as a Camper through the MCC.

    Furthest she went this summer was a tour around Wales and over to London and back.


    How much is Camper insurance through the MCC?


    Insurance is very reasonable and you get much more from them as other Camper Insurers, as far as I know the rates vary depending on your driving experience.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    Did it sell? Don't see it on DoneDeal.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 roleary780


    Benbecul97 wrote: »
    Did it sell? Don't see it on DoneDeal.

    There was a crazy amount of interest in it.

    The first couple that came to see it bought it on Monday, pending collection.

    So we edited the add saying “ Sold pending collection ” and due to that done deal removed the add.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 988 ✭✭✭Benbecul97


    roleary780 wrote: »
    Benbecul97 wrote: »
    Did it sell? Don't see it on DoneDeal.

    There was a crazy amount of interest in it.

    The first couple that came to see it bought it on Monday, pending collection.

    So we edited the add saying “ Sold pending collection ” and due to that done deal removed the add.
    Thanks for the update. As I didn't see the ad, what was the asking price? What year was it?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,477 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    It was 2003 and €6500


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    Any idea on how much you spent on the actual conversion? I kinda have a notion of going DIY at some point.


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