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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hi bought a van LDV maxus lwb have interior to put in cooker fridge and rock and roll bed just after some advise best way to start please.

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By *he girl with dreadlocksWoman
over a year ago

need to know basis in Wolverhampton

Well I'm jealous love a van.

There are loads of videos on youtube check them out.

Good luck

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By *emplarWarriorMan
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Hi bought a van LDV maxus lwb have interior to put in cooker fridge and rock and roll bed just after some advise best way to start please. "

Im converting my VW T32 right now, its probably the 5th camper ive had and converted, I love camping out and the kids love it too

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

That's what I'm doing it for hopefully have it ready for summer this year travel around the UK next year abroad if done by then lol.

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in

Has it got a taco ???

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

No why does it need one

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By *anes HubbyCouple
over a year ago

Babbacombe Torquay

Take a look at the various van build videos on You Tube.....very helpful and full of tips

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

Do electricals first.

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By *uicy jonesMan
over a year ago

near a big hill in s/ shropshire NOT in


"No why does it need one "

No but still me big vans do have tacos and their a pain in the ass to be removed ,,, not just a case of ripping them out , ! But all is ok

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got a van, got stuff to put in it... best advice I can give is start by opening the doors

Seriously though start with pen and paper and lots of pictures of interiors you like, then put the services in first.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has it got a taco ??? "

Wouldn't need one even if it's the larger version of the vehicle as it won't be for hire or reward.

As for building I would start with routing plumbing and electrics cutting windows and vents then insulation before boarding much easier than trying to do it all after you have put boarding and insulation in

Good look well worth it when it's finished

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By *iss_Samantha_LovecockTV/TS
over a year ago

bmth /poole sometimes blandford

im about to do the same ..still looking for the right van ..been looking for ages as the ones i like are always too far way to go and look at

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By *inge61Couple
over a year ago

n/wales

theres a group on fb if ye use that self build

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"theres a group on fb if ye use that self build "

What's the group called please?

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By *kin BohnerMan
over a year ago

derby

An LDV... that was your first mistake. Having driven the predecessor the Sherpa over several years for more miles than I care to recall and a few LDV's over not so many miles I know they must be close to the worst thing on the road. They didn't go bust for nothing.

Still I'm sure you will have hours and hours of fun at the road side. Good job you are converting it to a camper. Good luck.

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else


"Has it got a taco ??? "

Other Mexican meal options are available..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Look on the campervan forums,lots of info there. Trade that LDV in for an Iveco mine went on forever.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thanks for all the advise guys xxx

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By *eteinhantsMan
over a year ago

Southsea

LDV dont have a good rep to be fair.

Elecs plumbing windows and gas then insulation you will need it insulating it will either be too hot or too cold lol. I did watch a video on youtube very recently of someone converting a van, it was wicked !! Lpg will need a gas proof box and a drain hole to the outside in case of leaks.

Dont forget a carbon monoxide detector and get one rated for vehicles.....not all are they are built more robustly to cope with vibration. (Anything with a naked flame produces carbon monoxide)

Have fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try a site called motorhome fun. Endless advice on there.

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By *erry bull1Man
over a year ago

doncaster


"Hi bought a van LDV maxus lwb have interior to put in cooker fridge and rock and roll bed just after some advise best way to start please. "
drill holes in the floor for the water tanks etc if fitting them ,then put in a false floor so its even ,and build up from there ,don't forget plenty of insulation between the panels

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By *uxom redCouple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury


"Hi bought a van LDV maxus lwb have interior to put in cooker fridge and rock and roll bed just after some advise best way to start please. "

Get a copy of Bsen 1949 gas safety regulations for leisure accommodation vehicles.

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By *eteinhantsMan
over a year ago

Southsea


"Hi bought a van LDV maxus lwb have interior to put in cooker fridge and rock and roll bed just after some advise best way to start please.

Get a copy of Bsen 1949 gas safety regulations for leisure accommodation vehicles. "

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By *ficouldMan
over a year ago

a quandary, could you change my mind?


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Seriously though start with pen and paper and lots of pictures of interiors you like, then put the services in first."

Layout layout layout..

Really confirm which layout is best for you all. If you are unsure spend the day at your local used/new camper sales it will give you lots of ideas.

(beds that are where you sit are a pain to make up if you move around a lot, but fixed beds take up lots of usable day / evening space)

Loads on YouTube and just Google, lots of advice, I've seen one or two books too.

Good luck with your searching and build

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By *oecurlingkink999Couple
over a year ago

Rhuddan

Buy a damaged caravan of eBay really cheap and use all the insides(cooker fridge beds cabinets etc

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

Try "expedition portal" full of great advice from around the world...

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

I've mailed as it's pretty long what I've written

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville


"I've mailed as it's pretty long what I've written "

Honestly, no need to reply with a thanks at all! I can imagine the effort it would take to write those 6 letters when you are stuck on ideas and someone has taken the time to bother writing you a shit tone of them. Fab.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I've mailed as it's pretty long what I've written

Honestly, no need to reply with a thanks at all! I can imagine the effort it would take to write those 6 letters when you are stuck on ideas and someone has taken the time to bother writing you a shit tone of them. Fab. "
oh sorry thanks had a quick read this morning of your message but as I have my daughter off from school Ill not had much time to get on here will read it properly later

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By *eemCouple
over a year ago

Liverpool

Just finished a t5. Can't wait to get out in it this year. I made the mistake of getting a cowboy to start it. Ended up redoing the electrics myself. As for the rest it was all pretty straightforward. Make a list of everything you want to fit and a map of where it's going.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sell the maxus and buy something else. They have the old merc sprinter engines which is a HUGE bonus. But the amount of maxus (is the plural maxii?) With shot rear axles and cv joints going pop is ridiculous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Buy a damaged caravan of eBay really cheap and use all the insides(cooker fridge beds cabinets etc"

Not a bad idea!

I'm just getting my units in next week and have plumped for none of the sink / cooker/ fridge costs as I'd rather cook outside... and a good coolbox means the beers are closer to you when sitting out side.

[ridiculously sexy photos you two btw... ]

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By *rank n BettyCouple
over a year ago

Not meeting

My ex is selling our 76 Bay VW. Gutted. I loved that van

JG x

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