Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

[Skyliner33]

Nice job. Will have to have a look around it at a meet in the near future.

Im tempted for a rail. Either the Reimo or the Vanmoose. Did HCC just bond the Vanmoose or or was it drilled?

 

[Dellmassive]

Nice job. Will have to have a look around it at a meet in the near future.

Im tempted for a rail. Either the Reimo or the Vanmoose. Did HCC just bond the Vanmoose or or was it drilled?

they are drilled, screwed and bonded . .

looking at the rails they ALU and straight. . . . but the van is profiled and cureved.

so the bonding mainly provides the waterproofing.

its the screws that shape and hold the raile to the van.

you may possibly be able to fit a rail without screwing. . . but you would have to try and pre bend it to the profile of the van (not easy)

then bond and gaffer tape up for a week and not touch the van till the boning had fully cured.


but my thoughts were . . . once you have a rail fitted - why would you need to remove it anyway?

most vans progression is PANEL VAN -> KOMBI/DAY VAN -> CAMPER with rails.

it not like you are going to De-camper it? so the rails will be a perm fixture.


and if you 100% had to remove them, its only 6 or so 3mm small holes that can be patched up.


this is a good vid to see how its done.

Combe Valley Campers

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[Dellmassive]

CAB ROOF - Carpeted to match the Poptop, But those plastics !!!


we had this:



Now, we have this, . . .





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then watched this video about trimming. . .


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and see he used this gear to colour code the beige plastics to black.


which will match better with the graphite grey plastics







so a quick google, get me here:

https://amzn.to/4iHnIwN

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so all ordered.


and the plan is to spray the Beige bits Black.,


watch this space . . . . . . . .

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[T6Ollie]

So how are you getting on with the V3 bases?

 

[Dellmassive]

So how are you getting on with the V3 bases?

They great... No issues so far.

For some reason the missus is convinced that when swiveled they don't slide back as far as the old ones?

Can't see how that works out?

aa they are square and Bolt onto the same seat bases?

You can buy off centered swivels, but these and the previous ones are standard, and rotate within they're own footprint.

 

[T6Ollie]

Thanks, I think I'll be getting the same soon.

 

[Skyliner33]

they are drilled, screwed


but my thoughts were . . . once you have a rail fitted - why would you

Thanks. I had seen somewhere that the Vanmoose ones can be fitted without drilling. Belt and braces might be best.

 

[Dellmassive]

Thanks. I had seen somewhere that the Vanmoose ones can be fitted without drilling. Belt and braces might be best.

All the rails are the same, whatever make your choose.

They are all extruded aluminum and anodized coated.

They all need screwing on with bonding.

I went for the vamoose as that what I'd seen, and that's what they used anyway..

Winner winner chicken dinner....

 

[Green Giant]

Thanks. I had seen somewhere that the Vanmoose ones can be fitted without drilling. Belt and braces might be best.

If you ever wanted to fit a full roll out awning to the van, I would definitely future proof the rail and fit the screws, for peace of mind

 

[Dellmassive]

CAB ROOF - Carpeted to match the Poptop, But those plastics !!!


we had this:

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Now, we have this, . . .


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then watched this video about trimming. . .


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and see he used this gear to colour code the beige plastics to black.


which will match better with the graphite grey plastics




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so a quick google, get me here:

https://amzn.to/4iHnIwN

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so all ordered.


and the plan is to spray the Beige bits Black.,


watch this space . . . . . . . .

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off the back of this. . .


just watched this guys other video on the caddy build. .

and this time he uses DYE !!!

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already ordered.

but now what to use? - the paint or the dye?


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https://amzn.to/4bNwozz

 

[Drive Wayne]

If you ever wanted to fit a full roll out awning to the van, I would definitely future proof the rail and fit the screws, for peace of mind

Following a windy Fiamma incident in Skye, the Tamworth Transporter crew fitted me a Vamoose rail to safely hold the Fiamma F45s. Rivnutted and bonded it feels completely solid, good quality gear.

 

[Dellmassive]

new table of contents added to the first post . . . .

Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure

Dellmassive`s Camper Van Adventure +++++++++++ After 8 camping trips away during this season (2022) its plainly evident that camping with a Tent and Panel van is hard work. to date, we have always camped out in Tents and used the van to transport all the kit to the site. Running out of space...

www.t6forum.com

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[Dellmassive]

We have decided we want the VAN FURNATURE K2 kitchen in dark GREY,

with the OAK worktop and splashback.

Van Furniture

Van Furniture are a unique camper van furniture manufacturer producing side kitchens, worktops, wardrobes, ply kits, roof linings and unique storage solutions.

www.vanfurniture.co.uk

but wanted to see it in real life.

VF are open mon-fri . . . but with work busy had no way to get up to them.. .


but they suggest that we take a trip to SEASIDE CAMPERS in Hastings, as they have some kit on show.

Seaside Campers

Welcome to Seaside Campers, explore our range of campervan, camping and outdoor activity equipment. All of our products are selected to get you out on your next adventure!

www.seasidecampers.co.uk

we took a trip down there yesterday and had a chat with DAN, top bloke, and run through so examples.





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we managed to get to see the VF dark grey and the OAK worktop.

and also changed direction of the VF OAK floor.


we are now going for a 3peice floor. . . .

1 - 9mm Batton board - bonded in to fill the low bits on the floor ( we dont want screws !!!)and pre-cut for a T6.
2 - 9/12mm PLY 2peice subfloor, and pre-cut for a T6.
3 - 2mm ALTRO SAFTEY Flooring - in a farmhouse oak effect, and pre-cut for a T6.

Dan had this all sorted out and orderd for delivery direct to us !


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im fairly sure its drop shipped from HARRISONS , , , ?






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for reference, we was going to go with the OAK floor from VF. . .

Unique to VanFurniture.co.uk our 10mm VW T5 T6 oak flooring kit — Van Furniture

Real oak veneered 10mm mdf flooring kit for SWB VW T5 & T6 Transporters. Supplied all ready cut to shape by our CNC router, no need for a ply floor and additional wooden floor, this can now be fitted in 1 material. Supplied in kit for of 3 pieces, the joins are hidden in the CNC machined V groov

www.vanfurniture.co.uk

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[Dellmassive]

the next bit is the K2 kitchen. . .

we can order from either, and collect from either . . . . but with some trips booked in for April, timing as a problem.

VanFurnature:

K2 Trim Edge Kitchen & Altair Rib 112 Rock N' Roll Bed Bundle (Fixed)
Color: Dark Grey
Size: SWB
Oak Veneered Window Panel: Yes Window Panel +£130
Solid Oak Folding Table & Leg kit: No Table
Front & Back Bed Boards: Drawer Bed Board +£280
£3610

Van- X Step & Threshold Bundle
Rear Doors: Barn Doors
£126.50

Pre Assembly Options
Pre Assembly: Kitchen Assembly (+£250)
£250





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[Dellmassive]

k2 kitchen . . .

Seaside Campers. . . . .


VW T5/T6 Campervan Kitchen Interior Unit With Trim
£1,330.00


VW T5/T6 V2 Side Steps & Threshold Cover BUNDLE Regular price£120.00 Sale price£112.80 Model : VW T5 Rear Door: Barndoor/Twin Door
£112.80


Rib 112 Sliding Drawer Unit Bed Board £
£280.00


Rear bed boards
£165.00


RIB 112 Campervan Bed & Seating System
£2,280.00

£300 - pre build cabinets.

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£4467.8

 

[Dellmassive]

Then we need to sort out the sink and Fridge. . .

Transporter HQ – Camper Fridge Freezer – Alpicool THQ50 – 50L – 12v/24v – With LG Compressor​

£330.95 – £389.95

Transporter HQ - Camper Fridge Freezer - Alpicool THQ50 - 50L - 12v/24v - With LG Compressor

The Alpicool fridge with 50l capacity gives you the freedom in your vehicle to keep yourself stocked up with all the essentials for any adventure.

transporterhq.co.uk

THQ Alpicool THQ50 12v/24v 50L Camper Fridge – with LG Compressor​

The Alpicool THQ50 Camper Fridge uses a high quality + high performance LG Compressor meaning it runs quieter and more efficiently than a lot of similar fridges on the market. This fridge works with what’s become the industry standard dimensions to fit most camper kitchen set up’s. These are similar to the more expensive fridges like the Dometic RX50, plus this Alpicool THQ50L is package with more features.

The THQ Alpicool THQ50 features a clever door hinge system, meaning it can open outwards both left and right which is also removable making it a lot easier for cleaning. This feature means you can fit it in many more kitchen layouts and in far more compact areas. The removable door also makes it easier to remove or reinstall the freezer section. Removing this gives you the option of having a large fridge space without the freezer section. The other huge benefit to the door opening is you have access from ways. So whether you’re reaching for the milk to make a cup of tea from the back of the camper, or chilling in your front swivelled seat and want to grab a cool beer, its easier to access the fridge from either direction.

With the Alpicool having the Dual Climate option, you can store a range of different food and drink products at a temperature which suits the whole party.

Features:​

• Digital LED Control Panel
• Dual Temperature
• High Performance LG Compressor (quiet and more efficient operation)
• Internal Durable Wire Shelves
• Stylish Brushed Black in Colour with Removable Trim-able front panel
• Reversible Door (opening left or right + removable)
• Secure Door Catch preventing opening while driving
• 3 Stage Battery Protection System (Automatically prevents the fridge from draining the vehicle battery)
• 2 Year Warranty

Technical Specification:​

• Model: THQ50 – with Uprated LG Compressor
• Capacity: 50 Litres
• Dimensions: D479mm x W380mm x H536mm
• N.W: 16.2kg
• Operation: DC12/24v
• Rated Power Unit: 60w
• Rated Current: AC 1.2A-0.5A, DC 5.0A/2.5A
• Chilling Temperatures: Fridge 0 – 8 °c, Freezer -12 – -20 °c

 

[Dellmassive]

and the SINK . . .

SMEV DOMETIC 9222 R/H


around the £350 mark for the full kit.. . .

Dometic Smev 9222 Hob and Sink Campervan Universal Kit - Right Hand​

The Dometic Smev 9222 Hob and sink combination unit is the ideal solution for starting your new van conversion. The universal kit comes with both LPG gas hose and 8mm copper pipe which allows you to pick your own regulator depending on the installation.

Standard Dometic Smev 9222 conversion Universal Kit:​

• 9222 Hob and Sink (Includes: seal & siphon)
• Folding Micro-Switched Cold Tap
• Whale Submersible Pump
• 2 x 10L Jerry Cans (Dimensions - L28cm x W13cm x H34cm)
• 2mtr x 10mm Cold Pipe
• 2mtr x 20mm Waste Pipe
• 75mm Floor Vent
• Pack of x 8 P-Clips
• 4 x Jubilee Clips
• 3 metres of 12 volt twin core cable
• 1 x 8mm Straight Compression Coupling
• 1x 8mm Compression Nozzle
• 1mtr LPG Gas Hose
• 2mtr x 8mm Copper Pipe
• cable connectors
• Template will be drawn on the box for you

Technical Specifications:​

• Dimensions: 900mm (W) x 152mm (H) x 370mm (D)
• Built-in dimensions: 793mm (W) x 307mm (D)
• Output cooker plate 1 1.00 kW
• Output cooker plate 2 1.80 kW
• Gas consumption cooktop 204.00 g/h
• Gas pressure (DIN732) 30 mbar
• Weight: 5.8 kg

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[Dellmassive]

Finally decided which way to go with the 240v side in the Bus.

Yep - I'm going Team Blue.


no the next problem is - where to fit in?

12v side needs to be as short as possible, and battery is installed under the drivers seat.

and i think its too big to fit under the passenger seat (without making a box around it)

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looks like we U turning . . . . Again !!! - (inverter)

after a slightly energetic discussion this morning with the Chief Advisor. . . CA


it seems that the 2000va (1600w cont`) wont be enough power.


we need to run some 240v stuff. . . .

1500w coffee pod machine,
1000w kettle,
800w microwave,
small load electricals.

BUT. . .


the problem is that now the Chief Advisor is used to the ECOFLOW DELTA2 MAX -


- that has a 3100w output(max with x-boost) - that we have been using for the last year.
we now have to deal with 2000w hairdryers, . . . . . .

3kw fast boil kettles
2kw toaster
2kw air fryer?

or even just the 1800w coffee machine + 1000w kettle (2800w together) needs to be catered for. .


the discussion went like this.

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Me - were are loosing the EF D2 MAX and using this 1600w Victron inverter instead. but you have to use one thing at a time.

CA - whats the point in having electric if i cant make a coffee while boiling the kettle for tea?

Me - well boil the kettle first, then make the coffee after.

CA - why cant i use my 2kw hairdryer? - it worked on the EF battery box.?

Me - well, do you need to use a hair dryer.?

CA - i want a microwave

Me - sure, no problem. . . well get a small 800W one

CA - why cant i use this 3kw fast boil kettle?

Me - why cant you use the 1kw kettle we have already?

CA - because it takes 3times as long !

Me - oh right, fair enough

CA - why cant i use the microwave, while blow-drying my hair and making a cup of tea? etc etc etc .

Me - i give up

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so . . it seams that the Ecoflow delta2 MAX was too good and has spoiled us.


now the plan is to loose it from the van and go INVERTER + BATTERY, looks like i need to up the power.


The ROAMER SB230 G4 can deal with a 3000w inverter. . . so that what we are looking at.

the 1600w Victron 2000va wont be enough

the Renogy 2000w inverter i have wont be enough. . .



that leaves me with two options. . .


the Victron 3000va (2400w, 6kw peak) - £800

or

and the RENOGY 3000w (6kw Peak) - £250













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The first consideration is the power:
Renogy 3/6kw vs Victron 2.4/6kw



Then the size & weight:
Renogy 482*220*92 mm @ 6.4Kg vs Victron 533 x 285 x 150 mm (12 V) @ 19kgs


Then the cost:
Renogy £260 vs Victron £800


idle power consumption:
Renogy 1.5A vs Victron 1.5A


other factors:
having the Vic inverter on VRM & the victron app is cool.
no app for the renogy.

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location wise. . . i think the inverter is going to have to go here, to keep the DC cables as short as possible.





its looking like a tight fit behind the seat. .


so on the bassis that:

the Renogy is thinner, cheaper, lighter and may blend in better. . .

and that its 3-6kw range should be powerful enough for anything now. .


this happened.


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im sure at some point im going to regret this. . .

but i have the 1kw Renogy in the van, its been in there for years, its been faultless and runs everything - im confident that it will be good.


but i feel the pull of #TeamBlue very strongly. . . its just so MASSIVE, not a problem in a Crafter, but in a T6 . . Hmmm.




anyway onwards and upwards.



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[Drive Wayne]

looks like we U turning . . . . Again !!! - (inverter)

after a slightly energetic discussion this morning with the Chief Advisor. . . CA


it seems that the 2000va (1600w cont`) wont be enough power.


we need to run some 240v stuff. . . .

1500w coffee pod machine,
1000w kettle,
800w microwave,
small load electricals.

BUT. . .


the problem is that now the Chief Advisor is used to the ECOFLOW DELTA2 MAX -


- that has a 3100w output(max with x-boost) - that we have been using for the last year.
we now have to deal with 2000w hairdryers, . . . . . .

3kw fast boil kettles
2kw toaster
2kw air fryer?

or even just the 1800w coffee machine + 1000w kettle (2800w together) needs to be catered for. .


the discussion went like this.

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Me - were are loosing the EF D2 MAX and using this 1600w Victron inverter instead. but you have to use one thing at a time.

CA - whats the point in having electric if i cant make a coffee while boiling the kettle for tea?

Me - well boil the kettle first, then make the coffee after.

CA - why cant i use my 2kw hairdryer? - it worked on the EF battery box.?

Me - well, do you need to use a hair dryer.?

CA - i want a microwave

Me - sure, no problem. . . well get a small 800W one

CA - why cant i use this 3kw fast boil kettle?

Me - why cant you use the 1kw kettle we have already?

CA - because it takes 3times as long !

Me - oh right, fair enough

CA - why cant i use the microwave, while blow-drying my hair and making a cup of tea? etc etc etc .

Me - i give up

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so . . it seams that the Ecoflow delta2 MAX was too good and has spoiled us.


now the plan is to loose it from the van and go INVERTER + BATTERY, looks like i need to up the power.


The ROAMER SB230 G4 can deal with a 3000w inverter. . . so that what we are looking at.

the 1600w Victron 2000va wont be enough

the Renogy 2000w inverter i have wont be enough. . .



that leaves me with two options. . .


the Victron 3000va (2400w, 6kw peak) - £800

or

and the RENOGY 3000w (6kw Peak) - £250


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.
+++++++++++++++++++++


The first consideration is the power:
Renogy 3/6kw vs Victron 2.4/6kw



Then the size & weight:
Renogy 482*220*92 mm @ 6.4Kg vs Victron 533 x 285 x 150 mm (12 V) @ 19kgs


Then the cost:
Renogy £260 vs Victron £800


idle power consumption:
Renogy 1.5A vs Victron 1.5A


other factors:
having the Vic inverter on VRM & the victron app is cool.
no app for the renogy.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++


location wise. . . i think the inverter is going to have to go here, to keep the DC cables as short as possible.


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its looking like a tight fit behind the seat. .


so on the bassis that:

the Renogy is thinner, cheaper, lighter and may blend in better. . .

and that its 3-6kw range should be powerful enough for anything now. .


this happened.


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im sure at some point im going to regret this. . .

but i have the 1kw Renogy in the van, its been in there for years, its been faultless and runs everything - im confident that it will be good.


but i feel the pull of #TeamBlue very strongly. . . its just so MASSIVE, not a problem in a Crafter, but in a T6 . . Hmmm.




anyway onwards and upwards.



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My Mrs is trained to use one thing at a time!
She is happy that her Dyson hairdryer works on the 2k inverter, and she uses cheap gas to boil the kettle!
Coffee machine waits for her to do her hair.
You get used to careful use of luxuries, honest!
Stay true, stay blue! You know you want to!

 

[Dellmassive]

My Mrs is trained to use one thing at a time!
She is happy that her Dyson hairdryer works on the 2k inverter, and she uses cheap gas to boil the kettle!
Coffee machine waits for her to do her hair.
You get used to careful use of luxuries, honest!
Stay true, stay blue! You know you want to!

what 2kw inverter have you got and here is it fitted?

got any pics?