sitdownsurfers Connect Camper

[sitdownsurfer]

So I have been doing this for a while now, and I thought I should add some photos with a little description next to them all...

I am making a campervan out of my lwb connect.

First off was the Soundproofing:



I used Flashbanding, available from DIY hardware stores.

Next I used Bubble wrap insulation for more insulation, 3 layers on the floor. And 2 on the walls.
I then used 25mm Celutex for the larger panel gaps, and stripped plastic bottle insulation for stuffing in all the gaps:























I used 2 layers of bubble wrap (1 each side) of 25mm celutex for the roof.


Next I made a sliding bed:










Today I built the unit for the cooker and sink. Which sits at the same level as the bed, so with a board over the top, its part of the bed! Clever ay?








Ive still got to plumb it in, and gas it up. Oh and fit my lights, vinyl, carpet etc. But its beginning to take shape!

Oh and I need my windows put in

Im happy to hear your feedback!

[sitdownsurfer]

Oh yeah, 18mm ply on the floor, 6 on the walls and 12mm for the bed

A local camper conversion specialist has said its the most insulated van he's ever seen

[CraigThomas]

Good job so far, like the idea of the slide out bed. How long is the bed going to be? Always wondered how snug it would in a connect for someone 6foot+

[sitdownsurfer]

Thanks,

The bed itself is 6ft, the top panel is 6'2" so as long as I can go really! Haha. I'm 6'2" so yeah its a squeeze, but who sleeps dead straight anyway???

[squiddley21]

Good Job.
I've done a similar thing to my connect,also fitted a Webasto heater,which runs off the vans fuel tank.Expensive but worth it .

[TrotskyTrotsky]

Bed looks great, please keep the pictures coming...

[Seriously Limited]

Excellent job there and more insulated than my Connect (damn!). You'll notice a big reduction in road noise as well with the anti-drum, it's made mine far more civilised on the motorway. I did fit an Eberspacher diesel heater in mine as well, really useful for warming van on cold mornings before setting off.

Good Job.
I've done a similar thing to my connect,also fitted a Webasto heater,which runs off the vans fuel tank.Expensive but worth it .

[sitdownsurfer]

Yeah insulation makes a massive improvement! got to say I'm pretty chuffed with it at the moment!

I've cut my foam for the bed as well now, so I can show you lot how it looks with it fully folded out. Will do that when I get a free moment this week

[squiddley21]

Any more progress ?

[sitdownsurfer]

squiddley21,

Yeah, picking up my upholstered cushions tomorrow as well as volt gauge and spit charge relay.

Ill put a few piccys up

[sitdownsurfer]

Picked up my upholstered cushions today:
















Only placed there at the minute. Will be fixed together properly soon

[sitdownsurfer]

Some scary hole cutting over the weekend;

Hole for the table leg, where I wanted it was right over the fuel tank :/ some careful hole markings and it all went smoothly:














And the holes for sink waste and gas drop hole:






Its all coming together now!

[TIMO]

looking great mate

[danosb]

that thing looks amazing, good work.
you've got me jealous!

[Kedishen]

Need swivelling seats for that. Maybe from a galaxy?

Don't forget the portapotti