very smart, looks like a great conversion, you putting to on the for sale section here as well?
What Would You Change About Your Camper?
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Cool, you going for a Grand California style layout or something more bespoke?
Something like that but not as fugly 
I’ve taken this thread off piste enough, so over to my
Crafter thread
with more info.
I’ve taken this thread off piste enough, so over to my
Crafter thread
with more info.
Thought I would update on what we ended up doing and what I would do differently now (which isn't much!)
Van and conversion
T32 SWB kombi 150 base van
Windows all round
Skyline roof
Reimo multi rail
Stance+ suspension and H&R ARBs
Pendle remap
Full width rib with 20cm sliding adjustment
150W solar
Diesel heater
Dometic CFX-35 portable fridge
Passenger bench swivel
With base van, I would now go for a T30 kombi to get increased speed limits - I bought just as the conversion rules changed...
The only other change I would make is to get the bed on rails, to be able to maximise the space in the back for putting bikes in.
Thanks to everyone that contributed - Helped with making the decisions!!
Van and conversion
T32 SWB kombi 150 base van
Windows all round
Skyline roof
Reimo multi rail
Stance+ suspension and H&R ARBs
Pendle remap
Full width rib with 20cm sliding adjustment
150W solar
Diesel heater
Dometic CFX-35 portable fridge
Passenger bench swivel
With base van, I would now go for a T30 kombi to get increased speed limits - I bought just as the conversion rules changed...
The only other change I would make is to get the bed on rails, to be able to maximise the space in the back for putting bikes in.
Thanks to everyone that contributed - Helped with making the decisions!!
That's creeping up on me too.
Finally got round to taking some photos. Wraps around three sides but I’ve removed one popper on each side so you get a better idea.
I have a Dometic fridge drawer (30L) under my sliding RIB bed. Unfortunately it means the RIB seat is quite high and not suited for tall folks if the pop top is down. I don’t need to carry passengers often so not a huge issue but it bugs me a little. Put the fridge there to maximise cupboard space but it turns out I’ve got more space than I need for solo trips into the mountains.
Grateful if you would explain the difference?
@Markymark How do you fit those poppers onto the pillars, do you need to remove the pillars to fit them or is there a rivet fitting style way of doing it?
I'm not sure anyone really can!
Have a read...
Van Speed Limit?
what are the speed limits for a factory built kombi as I'm not 100% sure , had this conversation in work today. It's a commercial vehicle derived car UPDATE: see post #541
When doing the electrical side I would add a three pin socket (from the leisure system) under the hood. This would be to power things outside without having a door or window open...
OK so it took 13 months to get me arse into gear to take some photos and upload. Here‘s my stealth blind, it provides absolute and complete blackout between the cab and the rear. This has allowed us to sleep in many places where overnighting is not exactly encouraged to say the least.
The photos were taken in bright sunlight, at night the blind is more convincing from a view through the cab windows / windscreen.
Fastened to the B pillar trim with HD stud fasteners and at the top with a zip attaching to the fabric access cover to the Reimo roof. Most of the loading is taken on the standard plastic hooks near the top of the B pillars.
Initially the curtain was installed with a horizontal pole sat in the two plastic hooks but this was unnecessary and is no longer used.
It is possible to unzip the top and allow some ventilation from the cab area with the windows lowered slightly within the wind deflectors.
There is a small ‘pocket’ at the lower nearside to allow access to the internal light switch.
All materials were sourced from Ebay; stainless steel stud fastener kit, blackout curtain fabric, fabric webbing and a decorative self adhesive poster for that sun rise wake up experience.
My lady is a bit of a magician with a sewing machine but this one almost tipped here over the edge trying to get the best fit and make it completely light blocking.
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I thought it was a sunset on the north coast of Scotland ...wow the places people go ! .....is it not real ? .....the only thing missing is the 3 flying ducksLove that muriel ( © Hilda Ogden)
ps very nice van
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