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Hi all does anyone know if you can use a ldv convoy 17 seat minibus has a shell for a campervan conversion ive noticed that most are made from pannel vans
regards bryn
Thanks Darren
I havent got it insured at the mo but it is already classed as plg has it was a private owned 1 that means no taco or speed limiter which is a bonus for me
Regards Bryn
OK. Sounds like you can go straight for LPG insurance.
As long as you are happy with all of the windows you should have a great base for a conversion.
do you know of any reasonable and cheap way to block up some of the windows. and will leaking be an issue in time do you think or are the rubber seals fairly good.
Perhaps the cheapest way is to paint the inside of the window with black paint. Then fit plywood to the inside of the window, securing the wood on the frame around the window, rather than on the window.
This is really cheap and will allow you to expose the window again in the future, once you have scrapped off the paint.
You could also add a layer of foil insulation between the painted window and the plywood, to keep the sun out and warmth in.
Something like this
http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/nav.jsp?action=detail&fh_secondid=10617653...
Hello
Just a 'before and after' for you to have a look at.
I'm also new to all of this, but have really enjoyed having a go at it.
Gary
Hi,
I converted a 15 seat Ford transit minibus last year and have had many trip in it. As already stated having factory fitted bonded windows is a plus (they don't leak !) but its also great to have properly fitted seats, from a safety point of view for my kids.
Anyway if you are interested some photos and video are here :
http://picasaweb.google.com/103248204458793768277/VanWebSitePhotos#
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zF_DtyUfYOM
Regards
Campervanman
http://www.camper-van-conversion.co.uk
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Hi
A mini bus can make a great campervan.
They have several advantages in that they are already lined and have lots of windows. The downside is that the windows are single-glazed and can leak a lot of heat.
Another consideration is the insurance. With the seats in (more than 8) the vehicles is a mini bus. Once you remove the seats the vehicle becomes a PLG (private light goods). If you have insured as a mini-bus, and then removed the seats, your insurance may be invalid. Check with your insurance company with what happens when the seats are removed.