My recent conversion

[Davsal]

Hi,
After a couple of years with no van (after my last gave up the ghost in France) I finally bought a 2010 MWB Transit. It had been converted to a camper already but only very basically so I ripped it all out and had a blank canvas. I kept the solar panel on the roof, the bike rack and the hob, but the rest went. I ran 12V system around the van and also a 240V supply, then insulated, carpeted and put the interior panels back on. Next the flooring, then the units, then the lights and sockets and then the blackout blinds etc. I added a 300W inverter, a new 115a leisure battery, a 12v dropdown DVD player and a couple of lovely LED lights (which are really bright). In went a 12V/240V cool box, which kept the contents nice and cold, although I did add a 2litre frozen bottle of water. I kept the chemical toilet which I house in a cupboard. The hob is under a box so it is out of sight but the box can be lifted off and then used as a lovely food prep area with a handy bin in the cupboard. It has 6 drawers and plenty of storage. Next I upholstered the seats, and done the finishing touches. Tested out last night on a site in Sandwich in Kent and everything worked really well and me and the wife had a lovely night. Used the hook up, so not really "wild camping", but still had a great time. I hope to get to my first "meet" soon but my wife is not for "wilding it". Hope you like the pics, cheers, Dave

 

[Deleted member 5816]

Looks a real smart job hope you enjoy many happy times in it.

My only downside would be no access from the front seats into the back for when it's raining etc.

Alf

 

[Nesting Zombie]

Hey, Looking Really Good, Well Done You !.

Now USE it to sort out the Finale Tweaks for Your style of WCing & Enjoy.

Really good....

 

[Herman]

Wow, that looks very professional.

 

[chrismilo]

Like that good job
You've got lots in there but still seems very spacious

 

[yorkslass]

I like the colours you've chosen, it makes the van look airy, oh, and mustn't forget the fabric on the cushions.
Something i hav'nt seen before, is the dropped roof at the back of the van. Looks like you have loads of storage.

 

[Davsal]

Looks a real smart job hope you enjoy many happy times in it.

My only downside would be no access from the front seats into the back for when it's raining etc.

Alf

You are right, I would have liked access to the rear and maybe a captains seat but I decided to go with the set up as shown. Only time will tell whether it is the right or wrong thing!!! But I agree, it would have been nice, cheers

 

[The laird]

You are right, I would have liked access to the rear and maybe a captains seat but I decided to go with the set up as shown. Only time will tell whether it is the right or wrong thing!!! But I agree, it would have been nice, cheers

Very nc job well done

 

[Davsal]

Something i hav'nt seen before, is the dropped roof at the back of the van. Looks like you have loads of storage.

Cheers, that area above where you sit/sleep does give you a lot of extra space and you can access from either end and you don't really need the headroom. I am surprised at the amount of storage and it still feels nice and roomy, even though it is a MWB Transit!!!! Cheers

 

[n brown]

nice job and colour scheme !
i have a MWB sprinter ,and as you say, you don't need the headroom over the seats, but i raised the seats and the floor instead

 

[phillybarbour]

Van looks lovely and very well put together, great job.

 

[argoose]

Looks a job well done and very nice.
Have heard stories of transits being targeted as easier to steal. Worth looking into extra/after market locks

 

[trevskoda]

Looks fab the colours are same as mine,are the bed the 6ft regulation and is she down as a motorcaravan in log book,health to wear.

 

[Davsal]

are the bed the 6ft regulation and is she down as a motorcaravan in log book,health to wear.

Thanks, you sleep across the van so if you are over 5'8" then you will have to do some spooning!!!! Next job is to register as a motorhome, changed my last one so should not be a problem, cheers, Dave

 

[Davsal]

Looks a job well done and very nice.
Have heard stories of transits being targeted as easier to steal. Worth looking into extra/after market locks

Thanks, I will look into it, me and the Mrs love it already and I would be gutted if anyone nicked it!!!! Cheers for the heads up, I hadn't thought of that

 

[installer]

Thanks, you sleep across the van so if you are over 5'8" then you will have to do some spooning!!!! Next job is to register as a motorhome, changed my last one so should not be a problem, cheers, Dave

If the person at the DVLA knows their stuff they will know it's not the regulation 6ft.

 

[n brown]

If the person at the DVLA knows their stuff they will know it's not the regulation 6ft.

i think it's more a guideline than a regulation . i think a dwarf/midget [not sure what i'm allowed to say here] might consider their human rights were being infringed if they were forced to build a bed far longer than they needed

 

[trevskoda]

i think it's more a guideline than a regulation . i think a dwarf/midget [not sure what i'm allowed to say here] might consider their human rights were being infringed if they were forced to build a bed far longer than they needed

Well said shorty.

 

[yorkslass]

i think it's more a guideline than a regulation . i think a dwarf/midget [not sure what i'm allowed to say here] might consider their human rights were being infringed if they were forced to build a bed far longer than they needed

My human rights are infringed with all these height barriers, it doesn't stop them being erected though.

 

[n brown]

i phoned up 2 councils re height barriers. Portsmouth gave me a number to ring if the barrier was closed and a guy would come to open it, and Clevedon gave me the padlock combination. always worth a try !