The post outlines the detailed steps in converting a van, focusing on the installation of wall supports, window framing, and insulation. Wooden battens are attached to the van's structure, with insulation applied using sheep's wool for sustainability. The process emphasizes careful measurements due to the van's curvature, leading to custom cuts and fittings.
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Electrical System Installation – shockingly complicated
Before we could install the walls and ceiling we needed to install the electrical system, as all the wiring needs to be run along the inner skin of the van. This meant that first we had to consider the following: Deciding on the devices we want to use and install (from lights and power points, …
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Laying the flooring – no mean feet!
Now that the first set of windows are in it was time to start on the floor, which was a particularly filthy job. As we'd bought an ex-work van and after years of service there was a lot, and I mean a lot, of dirt to clean up under there. First step was to take …
Windows installation – a real pane in the glass!
Following on from the success of the roof lights we went on to the next phase of the project, installing the side windows. These are a little more difficult and fear-inducing than the roof windows because they are what are referred to as bonded windows. Unlike their roof-mounted counterparts bonded windows aren't physically attached to …
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Let there be light(s)! Roof lights that is.
Back in October of 2021 we drove back to the UK and while there we undertook the first major work on the van. We installed two roof lights (or roof windows) and the electric point for hooking the van up to the electrical supply at campsites. This was the most nerve-wracking part of the job …
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Even the longest journey starts with a first step…
Now I'm paraphrasing of course, but you get the idea, and we've just take our first step. And it's a big one! After a few hectic months where we've not been able to do anything with the van we carried out arguably one of the most important (and my least favourite) tasks of all - …
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The lion has landed
After months of searching and too many viewings to count, we've finally found our van. It's a 2011 Peugeot Boxer H2L3 - which means it's bit of a beast. Blurry image of the new van (iPhone camera was broken that day!) It might not be much to look at right now but it's the perfect …
Our adventures with a van!
Hello to you all and welcome to our blog. My partner and I have decided to build our own camper van, and these will be the chronicles of our adventures. Now you might be thinking that we’re crazy, that we should just buy one ready made. But Having spent some time in various vans there’s …
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