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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Tue Mar 13, 2018 12:58 pm

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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Wed May 23, 2018 1:02 pm

Well back again, sorry about the double up pics on the last post not sure were I went wrong.
Since then theres been a bit of a story to this build, brought this van with intention to build a 4x4 camper {as we like camping on the beaches and back country and you could say there's a lot of that in Australia} with ford ranger box and transfer case, but not been able to find one at my price, {and the age of the van}, decided to upgrade power plant instead as I found a 1 year old crate motor with only 20000 ks since new, problem was it was 2000ks away, so flew there bought it, then drove it back in a couple of days.
As mine had an ASM box, this unit was manual which had been rebuilt when motor was fitted,so changed everything over which ment wiring loams engine bay and dash. After a couple of weeks all changed over went away in it for its major first trip, 2000k in four days away and everything worked well. It was a 125ps chipped ecu and man it pulls like crazy after the 90ps one that was in it and the ASM box.
This hole builds been out of the square so to speak, also chuck me some unrequired problems, but now its done, been away in it, bare altering the bed to gain more storage underneath, am quite happy with the usability of the inside and now the way it drives and travels.
major question I guess? would I go do it again? yes, with a few changes in materials used. hope you have enjoyed the coverage.
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:16 am

Hi guys, well yes still mucking round with this thing. Desired to make some roof pods for extra storage.
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby hughesyn » Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:40 am

Thanks for the update, pods look good!
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Mon Oct 22, 2018 11:05 am

cheers Thanks.
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Thu Nov 29, 2018 12:39 am

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Back again with some more up dates, sick of chasing the mossies
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Sat Feb 09, 2019 5:28 am

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IHi, well just some more updates, ok having solar on the roof ,but when you need the shade. Guess what the panels got produce much, so required a 200 watt blanket and installed some Anderson plugs, one under bonnet the other under dash, might as well have a few spares just in case....
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby yaroslav » Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:30 pm

Well done, good job! Looking at you, you know, we have something to strive for. Pleasant travels! :D
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Sun Mar 17, 2019 4:33 am

Thanks, when people appreciate all the hours and hard work goes into things its good feeling, thanks again
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby SlamVan10 » Fri Oct 02, 2020 5:25 am

Hi Mate,

I'm based in QLD, just wondering if you put a side or rear fixed ladder on your van? I'm in the process of making a ladder but not sure whether to mount it on the side or back door. Thanks
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:38 am

Hi ya sorry haven't been on here for a while.yes have a ladder an made it so can be moved around the van where required. I'll get some pics an post over the next few days as it's in storage at moment.
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:15 am

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hi mate heres some pics of my ladder, as you can see its removal able. the reason for this is so ca clean solar panels and it get into the roof pods.
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby Andy30 » Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:02 pm

Looks amazing! You definitely when all out with the conversion!

Did you make the roof pods from scratch? They look really good. I'm looking to do something similar for our roof rack with aluminium and put the solar panels on top of them.
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Re: campervan conversion Australian style

Postby 4x4 tranny » Fri Oct 16, 2020 10:58 pm

yep made the pods, also have 375 watt panels but they on the roof itself. also have 200 watt fordable mobile panel as well which I use when parked in the shade.
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