Camper conversion self build

[fireheed]

So after a long time looking and thinking and more looking and thinking I took the plunge on a T6 earlier in the year and luckily before lockdown gathered up all the bits and bobs I was needing to get going.
Not got many before pictures but the base van is a base T28 and needed some TLC.
The previous owner had made an attempt at converting but to be honest made an arse of it so everything came out and started from scratch.
I'll let the pictures do the rest.
They are all over the shop and in no particular order as they didn't want to play ball.
Delighted to say I'm cuffed to bits so far and my old man has been a huge huge help as he's done most of it due to lockdown and the van being at my parents house just now.
Remaining things are to get the rock n roll bed out of storage and fitted and get the diesel hearer fitted then ready to go.

 

[fireheed]

More pictures to peruse at.

Will use it a few times and see if we want a fitted in compressor fridge and what sort of cooker/hob arrangement we want. We have all our camping gear and plug in fridge so that will get is going for a start and tweak as we go.

 

[fireheed]

The first jobs were to fit the tow bar so I could use it to flit house before the conversion started.

Then slowly but surely the transformation took place.
Twin captians chairs to replace the 1+2 still to be moved on and sold.
Remove the remaining piece of bulkhead trim to give a flatter floor finish.
Wire in the cables through the bulkhead for mains hook up and smart charger.

This forum has been 99% of all my information source and guidance and help and for that I am very thankful to the forum and the community well done to all of you.

 

[68martin68]

All looks good bud! Only thing I would say is maybe take out the rock wool type insulation as it can soak up moisture/condensation (which you will get in a camper) and lead to issues further down the road!

 

[fireheed]

Duly noted and will keep an eye on it. Hopefully the double bubble and other linings will help. Oh and the diesel heater.

 

[fireheed]

Next milestone was fitting the diesel heater.
All working fine, just need a rear exit end cap and ill be happy.
Then it will be ready for some use when allowed.