Once the Campervan conversion was completed, some mechanical issues needed to be addressed. The Primastar (the 1.9 DCi100 at least) is very easy to work on with plenty of space in the engine bay and everything reasonably accessible. Here’s what I’ve tackled so far with regard to engine and mechanical maintenance, some of which was …
Most modern camper van conversions incorporate a 220v electrical circuit alongside the standard vehicle 12v circuit, often powered by an inverter run directly off the leisure battery. The 220v circuit allows you to run equipment such as fridges, heaters, water heaters and entertainment systems which can often draw much heavier current loads.
Finishing the insides of the rear doors and sliding door with fabric lining Once the interior of the campervan had been insulated and fabric lined, the sliding side door and the rear barn doors needed to be finished to be lined and finished to the same standard. This was also an opportunity to insulate the …
Designing and building a complete set of interior cabinets for my camper van conversion Before I go into detail on building the interior cabinets for my camper conversion, I have to confess to having the distinct advantage of being a Cabinetmaker by trade! That said, nothing I have done here is beyond the capability of …
Probably the single best investment I made in this project was adding a double seat swivel to the existing passenger seat. I toyed with the idea for ages before I made the investment since these units are not cheap, costing me about €350 delivered. But I knew I had made the right choice the minute …
Adding Carpet Lining to the Camper Van Interior There are a number of ways of finishing the interior of your camper van such as with vinyl sheeting, tongued & grooved timber sheeting and various types of carpet and fabric linings. I chose to use a special ‘3D stretch’ type fabric lining for my van as …
Adding a leisure battery will allow you to run lights, pumps, heaters, phone chargers, fridges and audio visual equipment without running down the vehicle battery and potentially leaving you stranded. It’s not a complicated procedure and vehicle electrics are relatively straightforward so it’s a job that should be within the grasp of most confident DIY …
For my camper van conversion, I purchased a pair of fixed, privacy tinted side windows and a bonding kit. The glass is surprisingly easy to fit as it is bonded in place without the use of any glazing rubbers. The cut edge of the window opening is filed to remove and metal burr and the …
Probably one of the most daunting, but also one of the most satisfying tasks in my camper van conversion was fitting extra side windows. Fortunately, my project van already had factory fitted windows in the back doors which saved me a couple of hundred euro and a few hours work. There is no requirement to …
Adding the Plywood Flooring and Internal Walls to the Camper Van Lining the camper van with plywood was where I really got into my stride since my professional background is in furniture making. Having said that, ply ling a camper van can be a tricky business no matter what your level of expertise but it …