Jim's LWB 4motion Build

[jimthevan]

Well I thought it was about time I put a build log together after gaining so much info on here I thought I would share my experiences......

So here is my 2016 LWB 4motion 140 in Indium Grey as I brought it from a lovely guy who was a carpenter in Inverness:




I wont bore you with the usual strip out and insulation pics so after removing the bulkhead a good clean, sound deadning, thermal liner, insulation, it was onto the rear windows..



I wanted to fit the pop top myself but only one company would supply me the kit - Streamline - and this worked out just as expensive as getting one fitted.
After much deliberation I decided to go with Skyline pop tops - the standard version as I think it looks better than the Aurora model. Moon rock canvass.

Got Simon from Sunset Campers Vw Camper Hire Cornwall | Skyline Poptops | Sunset Campers Lanivet near Wadebridge in Cornwall to fit it and I must say he did a fantastic job and i'm very picky!



Next job was to install a 6mm ply frame to take the LED light strips before carpeting and side windows going in, covering the screw heads in the pop top framework at the same time:



This took a long time to scribe accurately into the van profile. I didn't get a pic but I then cut slots for the aluminium channels to sit in once carpeted.

I have kept some templates if anyone needs some.

Thanks to

Deaky​

for the inspiration:

Deaky’s Kombi to Camper journey

Could you try the Ring RSCDC30? Here are the basic specs: Yes the Ring will work, it can cope with a solar input of 50volts. The only problem is it's mahoosive and I don't think I have space for it under the seat. :(

www.t6forum.com

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[jimthevan]

Then onto fitting the side windows and lining:

Covering up the large vents on the D pillar with hardboard and ali tape:



Now onto more cutting of holes in my nice van!





Father-in-law doing a great job of fettling the cutouts after i used a nibbler





Carpet lining before fitting the J-trim







Really happy with the result : )



Unfortunately the sliding window is leaking from the end cap on the drainage channel : ( - waiting for a response from camperglass.







Next job is to fit some roof rails to the pop top:

 

[Bav]

Nice work Jim - is this something you've tackled previously?

That trip from St Agnes to Inverness and back must have been an epic journey in itself!

 

[jimthevan]

Nice work Jim - is this something you've tackled previously?

That trip from St Agnes to Inverness and back must have been an epic journey in itself!

Cheers bud

yeah bit of a mission but had friends up that way so good excuse to say hi. First 2 sunset shots are from on the Cairngorms on the way home - epic scenery - hopefully going back next year in the finished conversion : )

Only dabbled on a few bits on my old T4 before so learning on the job, always tinkered with VWs since I was a kid mind.

 

[Bav]

Wish I had the skills to tackle a self-build, but mine is paid for, not built (and, given my DIY skills, thank the lord for that!)

 

[Snowdawg]

I hate cutting windows in… and my next least favourite job is insulating so you are almost through the worst of it in my book downhill all the way now…. nice job and I love the roof!

Have you checked the drainage holes for your window as they can accidentally get blocked up with sealant on a self build leading to weird seepage?

 

[jimthevan]

Thanks man

Yeah hopefully all the good stuff to come now.

I have checked the drainage holes and they are clear at the bottom of sealant and they do drain when I pour water on the window

 

[jimthevan]

Well after a bit of time out from the T6 ( had to get the old T4 MOT'd and sold) - will miss that bus, 12 years of travels and covered 130k in it, T6 has a lot to live up to!

Anyway back on the T6 project, picked up a Califonia bench / bed and rail system from the Lakes, lovely trip up there, so then had the joys of finding all the correct brackets/bolts
and a few missing bits from VW and then marking it all up and fitting the floor:

Load matt
12mm ply
finished off with Altro.

It was a bit of a mission but happy with the results.


Next big Job on the list is the Electrics so I have purchased :

Renology Core 100AH
Victron 30A
Victron MPTT

to go with 200W solar for the roof

and a load of wiring, wish me luck!

 

[Bav]

Well after a bit of time out from the T6 ( had to get the old T4 MOT'd and sold) - will miss that bus, 12 years of travels and covered 130k in it, T6 has a lot to live up to!

Anyway back on the T6 project, picked up a Califonia bench / bed and rail system from the Lakes, lovely trip up there, so then had the joys of finding all the correct brackets/bolts
and a few missing bits from VW and then marking it all up and fitting the floor:

Load matt
12mm ply
finished off with Altro.

It was a bit of a mission but happy with the results.
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Next big Job on the list is the Electrics so I have purchased :

Renology Core 100AH
Victron 30A
Victron MPTT

to go with 200W solar for the roof

and a load of wiring, wish me luck!

Luck!

 

[T6ChrisO]

Great little project thread, look forward to seeing further updates!

 

[jimthevan]

Seat is now in and LEDs wired up.

Really pleased with the seat/bench - to a bit of faffing to get the ali trims in sitting nice - I think I was too precise with the Altro cutout - not giving enough clearance.

Just need to shave a bit off under the seat to clear the wheel arch properly and that's done

 

[drinfinity]

The alternative to shaving the seat is to adjust the wheelarch. I used a block of wood and a hammer to press a channel onto the top of the wheelarch.

 

[jimthevan]

The alternative to shaving the seat is to adjust the wheelarch. I used a block of wood and a hammer to press a channel onto the top of the wheelarch.

ah interesting - i'll have a look and see if I can do this as it only needs about 5mm, but I have 10mm sound deadening all over it so may not work