Mk7 conversion

[mtbmatt]

Here is my new van which I will be converting to a camper. It is a 2008 Transit 350 GLX, 140ps engine.
It will be a MTB race van, so will have a garage at the rear to store 2/3 bikes and also some related kit that I don't want in the living area.
I'm taking some inspiration from AK's Ex Network rail conversion, but will be doing things from scratch.

Not sure of the final layout yet, but it will be a 4 berth but no shower area. It's booked in for side windows and will have an awning and roof vent fitted soon, after that I can get cracking on the inside.

I need it 100% finished by July, but hoping to have it ready to use by May depending on time and money.

[andy 63]

nice looking van. 4 berth will take some planning if you want all the rest, ie seating area, table, sink , cooker , fridge etc. ive not long done mine with two side windows and a roof light. just finished the sun canopy/awning. few pics for you to look at . best of luck with your conversion. ta andy

roof light.


sliding windiws.



awning/sun canopy



awning extended.

[transitandy]

[mtbmatt]

Progress update.
Not quite as far along as I had hoped, but getting there...

So I removed all the old ply, filled in the millions of holes in the floor - discovered that the previous owner had screwed through the fuel tank - DOH!
Had to drop the tank and put another screw in to plug the hole.


Then re-layed new ply using 2x1 battens, 25mm cellotex type insulation board and 12mm ply.




Then I took a trip to Autoglaze in Gloucester to get bonded privacy windows fitted. I also fitted the 240v external power point.


Got cracking inside on the insulation. 2x1 battens stuck on with sikaflex. Combination of cellotex boards, 100mm lower down and 50mm elsewhere. I've filled the gaps with B2 fire grade expanding foam. Also bubble foil insulation in where I don't have space for insulation boards and tricky areas. Electric cables were pushed through conduit, should I need to add any other cables.




I've also had a Fiamma ZIP awning fitted, I have a Heki midi waiting to fit. Some of the wall panels have been made, just need to carpet them and fit them.

In the process of building the bed box, then all the electrics can go in. Getting the van measured for the rear garage section which is being built in 1" box steel.
Taking longer than I hoped, but still should have it finished.

[Surfunitone]

Nice job!!!

[Trickie Dickie]

It's looking good, any more pics, would love to see the finished item.
keep us all posted.

[AlexHerts]

very nice work mate!

I would love to have the money and time to do this, and looking at other progress reports makes me really want to..

Do you mind me asking what your budget is, and what youve spent so far?

[mtbmatt]

Big Update!

Decided to fit the roof window myself... gulp!




Fitted a whale water point on the recommendation of those on here


I had to improvise to fit the roof support sections!


New bulkhead fitted


Bedbase, electrics and starting the walls


I had a local fabricator weld a steel box section frame to support a bed above the rear garage.


Starting to take shape and see the space available.


Bed base finished, although I will re-do one section when I return from Europe. I had to rush it a bit and it isn't quite what I want.




Foam from Ace Foam.


Started the ceiling


Awning and Antenna fitted
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My wife made the foam covers. Also made a nicer leg section for the bed and a carpet section to hide the inside.


Part of the kitchen fitted


Smev 8123. Not an easy hob to fit!


Basic table


Some electrics


More electrics and tidied up a few sections


Treadplate splash back


Starting on the smaller things...



Almost to a point where I can leave and be happy with it, although lots more work until it is 100% finished.

[blue estate]

Pic's no show

[ake]

Nor for me

[boltondigger]

lookin forward to the next set of pics being fixed

[mtbmatt]

Can't find a way to edit, but hopefully this will sort the picture issues out!

Decided to fit the roof window myself... gulp!




Fitted a whale water point.


I had to improvise to fit the roof support sections!


New bulkhead fitted


Bedbase, electrics and starting the walls


I had a local fabricator weld a steel box section frame to support a bed above the rear garage.


Starting to take shape and see the space available.


Bed base finished, although I will re-do one section when I return from Europe. I had to rush it a bit and it isn't quite what I want.




Foam from Ace Foam.


Started the ceiling


Awning and Antenna fitted


My wife made the foam covers. Also made a nicer leg section for the bed and a carpet section to hide the inside.


Part of the kitchen fitted. Using Vohringer ply and the fridge is a Waeco CR65.


Smev 8123. Not an easy hob to fit!


Basic table


Some electrics


More electrics and tidied up a few sections


Treadplate splash back


Starting on the smaller things...


Flooring sorted and tread plate added to the door edge.



Almost to a point where I can leave and be happy with it, although lots more work until it is 100% finished.

[Luke]

very nice job mate

[Surfunitone]

Lovely job, with the bed at that angle, how long is it? (the bed )

[mtbmatt]

Bang on 180cm.