2006 Express 3500 campervan project
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A lot! Even heavier once i get the battery and electrics in the front end. Once complete I will weigh the whole lot and let you know.
It is very much a "version 1" build. The timber was all free, and this is my first project, so trying to do it as cheap as I can. I've no doubt that I will build a light weight "version 2" bed frame in the future, but this will suffice for now. When complete, I will clean all the wood up, and cover with cord carpet for a better finish.
It is very much a "version 1" build. The timber was all free, and this is my first project, so trying to do it as cheap as I can. I've no doubt that I will build a light weight "version 2" bed frame in the future, but this will suffice for now. When complete, I will clean all the wood up, and cover with cord carpet for a better finish.
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Conversion update photos
The van is away for 10 days getting some top cabinets fitted and boxing in the wheel arches to gain a bit more storage.
Below are some of the build photos so far complete.
Jobs still to do:
1. weld up the roof rack to suit my needs
2. finish the kitchen unit.
3. design and build a solar shower from black soil pipe, and fit to the roof rack
4. design and build a tilting frame for the solar panel
5. design and build a swiveling, swing away bar and box for back
6. 270 degree awning purchase
7. roof rack awning lights and light bar for front of rack
Bedbox check fit, removable anytime with a fork lift truck
Ceiling insulation
Ceiling insulation
12v DC control panel, isolator, Switch fuses, Victron BMV715 battery monitor
Frontal floor insulation prior to ply and carpet tiles
T&G ceiling planks installation, using self built ceiling air con vents (3 rows)
T&G ceiling planks installation, using self built ceiling air con vents (3 rows)
Insulation project
Insulation project and keeping rear air con
ceiling insulation
Rear air con ceiling run
Wall insulation
Wall panelling
Hook up point install on rear access step
Bedbox electrics hook up from installed electrics
Neat wiring, took me a LONG time! One of two consumer units
Testing AC/DC circuits
Testing AC/DC circuits
240v AC electrics, fed from hook up or inverter
240v AC electrics, fed from hook up or inverter
Below are some of the build photos so far complete.
Jobs still to do:
1. weld up the roof rack to suit my needs
2. finish the kitchen unit.
3. design and build a solar shower from black soil pipe, and fit to the roof rack
4. design and build a tilting frame for the solar panel
5. design and build a swiveling, swing away bar and box for back
6. 270 degree awning purchase
7. roof rack awning lights and light bar for front of rack
Bedbox check fit, removable anytime with a fork lift truck
Ceiling insulation
Ceiling insulation
12v DC control panel, isolator, Switch fuses, Victron BMV715 battery monitor
Frontal floor insulation prior to ply and carpet tiles
T&G ceiling planks installation, using self built ceiling air con vents (3 rows)
T&G ceiling planks installation, using self built ceiling air con vents (3 rows)
Insulation project
Insulation project and keeping rear air con
ceiling insulation
Rear air con ceiling run
Wall insulation
Wall panelling
Hook up point install on rear access step
Bedbox electrics hook up from installed electrics
Neat wiring, took me a LONG time! One of two consumer units
Testing AC/DC circuits
Testing AC/DC circuits
240v AC electrics, fed from hook up or inverter
240v AC electrics, fed from hook up or inverter