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May 15, 2020 20:34:15 GMT
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Hi all
I have a Vauxhall Vivaro camper to re-vamp.
Its currently a standard conversion with a rock and roll bed with units on the drivers side. Its going to be similar to the one I built earlier this year with a side sofa that make into a double bed and units on the passenger side.The seat will have the option of being a standard side seat or and l shaped seat.
This afternoon I welded up the hole in the floor from the old table mount and cut the hole in the side of the van for the mains hookup.
I hope to get the new ply floor and Altro flooring fitted this weekend.
Cheers - mike
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Hi Mike, can't wait to see some pictures.
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Hi Mike, can't wait to see some pictures. Hi there there's not much to see at present as I have stripped out the current conversion. I'm due to start the new interior today and will post pics as I go. Cheers - mike |
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May 16, 2020 14:23:09 GMT
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Hi all got a bit more done today. Spent an age going over to Wickes on Leeds to pick up the ply for the floor. They have a click and collect system in place but its a joke with a huge queue of people all just expecting to go into the store and shop as usual when the signs clearly say store is closed apart from click and collect customers. I felt sorry for the staff on the doors constantly explaining to people and turning them away. Anyways, one change on the camper was to move the mains inlet from its hidden position on the inner sill to the drivers rear quarter panel so I set about removing the interior lining and insulation and cutting and fitting the new hookup socket.I will hopefully get this wired and fully installed tomorrow. Cheers - mike  |
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May 17, 2020 10:10:42 GMT
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Hi all got a bit of time on the camper this morning. Primed around the cut for the mains inlet and marked out the new ply floor with my template. The templates getting a bit tatty now so will need to make a new one soon. The mains inlet socket has been wired up and fitted to the van. I should get the ply floor cut and trial fitted later. I'm off over to Grimsby in her tomorrow to collect some more furniture board so should start building the units on Tuesday. Cheers - mike    |
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May 17, 2020 11:58:07 GMT
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Got a couple more hours in. The new ply floor is now in place and just needs screwing down in the morning. I will try to get the new flooring cut and in place as well before I go over to Grimsby. Cheers - mike   |
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May 17, 2020 12:27:31 GMT
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Wow coming along nicely, you've got more done than expected.
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May 18, 2020 13:54:52 GMT
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Hi all, got an early start today so got the new ply floor trimmed and screwed down. Both the drivers side lining panels are now fitted. I went over to Grimsby to collect some furniture board and edging trim from my supplier. They were re-stocking the store and getting ready for a rush as soon as the next stage of the lock down is lifted. I should start building the kitchen unit tomorrow once I have made a final decision on the layout. Cheers - mike   |
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May 18, 2020 16:15:32 GMT
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Coming along nicely now Mike
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May 18, 2020 19:13:23 GMT
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had an hour spare before tea so I cut the new Altro flooring. Its my favorite type of flooring and I highly recommend it. The only negative point is that its a curse word to cut due to all the non slip bits embedded in it and it can also be a pain to fit when its cold. First job tomorrow will be to get it down and then I can lay out the fridge etc to give me an idea on the units. Cheers - mike  |
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May 19, 2020 16:10:15 GMT
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hi all have had a steady day building units today. Most of the panels for the kitchen are made and I have made a start on the doors. The will be three cabinets, a tall one at the rear which will house a microwave at the top, have a mid locker and a bottom locker.Next to that will be a unit to house the fresh and waste water containers plus other items and finally, overlapping the side door will be a unit to house the fridge with the leisure battery and electrics housed in the bottom. I hope to have all these units finished tomorrow. Cheers - mike    |
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May 19, 2020 17:02:47 GMT
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Looking good Mike, can't wait to see it finished
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May 20, 2020 11:21:13 GMT
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Hi all got an early start today. Have now finished all the kitchen doors and started to add the pockets to the units for the screws. I have two panels panels for either side of the fridge and the kitchen unit carcass will be finished. That's about it for toady as its well into 30 degrees in my workshop. Cheers - mike  |
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May 25, 2020 16:42:56 GMT
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hi all had a busy day today. Have re-run all the wiring for the lights as the leisure battery has now moved. I also carpet lined the area between the two trim panels as this will now show. The new flooring is down and all the passenger side units are now in. I have made the blank for the kitchen work top which took a while as the sink being fitted leaves almost no room for errors. Tomorrow should see the worktop laminated and fitted permanently and all the electrics connected. Cheers - mike        |
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May 25, 2020 17:23:49 GMT
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Wow so much progress today the layout is looking good, bet it's been tough in this weather
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May 25, 2020 18:03:45 GMT
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'SPAM FROM'? Predictive text?
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May 25, 2020 19:56:23 GMT
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Wow so much progress today the layout is looking good, bet it's been tough in this weather Yep, its been pretty warm in the garage and the van.Tomorrow and weds look even hotter. Cheers - mike |
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May 25, 2020 21:12:03 GMT
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'SPAM FROM'? Predictive text? I think "K i t c h e n" is now a swear word 🤣🤣 |
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May 25, 2020 23:03:58 GMT
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Would galley get past?  Edit: looks like it will!
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Last Edit: May 25, 2020 23:05:30 GMT by colnerov
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May 26, 2020 16:28:55 GMT
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Hi all have had a busy day today. The split charge system has been re-wired and re-connected. The 240v system has been connected and tested. I have upgraded and connected up the lights on the 12v system. The kitchen worktop has now been finished and fitted for good so apart from a few screws to add this side of the camper is finished. The bed box and upholstery are next. I have an appointment tomorrow which will take up most the day so that's it until Thurs. Cheers - mike     |
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