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- March 4, 2013 at 9:00 pm #119792philmoonrakerParticipant
inaugural trip
Thanks for the comment and tips, Kris. I have a voltage sensitive relay to fit, just waiting to sort out swapping double passenger seat for single. Thinking better glue might be a good idea for the lining, but have a staple gun !
Here’s a photo of inside the van on my first trip out in it (it was a bit cold, but I had hook-up and a heater). The inside is not finished, but I was itching to try it out, so went away for 2 nights. Useful to test out how things go and make a few changes here and there. I think my dog would have rather been at home or in the pub. Great van to drive, really good on fuel if you don’t rush along. Mine is a diesel, 2.2.Next job is fitting a propex heater, the second-hand 2 ring stove + grill and more curtains.
How do folks do music in self-builds? I have an old car stereo with an input for mp3, so think about wiring this up as I like a bit of music (once I master mp3’s !).
Have fitted a carbon monoxide detector inside for safety. The galley worktops are from a school science lab, oroco wood, free and now varnished (had to promise to sand out “Mr B is a w*nker”, as part of the free deal !).
Will post more as things plod on.
March 20, 2013 at 3:19 pm #119794JarunasParticipantOur sprinter.
Hi Philmoonraker,Can’t wait to see what you’re going to make out of your Sprinter. I wasn’t brave enough to take something like that on, so just bought it. http://myfoododyssey.com/2013/03/20/our-new-home/
March 20, 2013 at 3:19 pm #119796JarunasParticipantOur sprinter.
Hi Philmoonraker,Can’t wait to see what you’re going to make out of your Sprinter. I wasn’t brave enough to take something like that on, so just bought it. http://myfoododyssey.com/2013/03/20/our-new-home/
March 20, 2013 at 3:19 pm #119798JarunasParticipantOur sprinter.
Hi Philmoonraker,Can’t wait to see what you’re going to make out of your Sprinter. I wasn’t brave enough to take something like that on, so just bought it. http://myfoododyssey.com/2013/03/20/our-new-home/
March 30, 2013 at 9:15 pm #119800philmoonrakerParticipantSprinter conversion
Thanks for the positive comments everyone.Jarunas, I checked out your link – looks very good, hope you have good times with yours.
Here are some more photos and an update. I have been busy !
Picture 1. Have fitted a propex heater under the seat base. Not too tricky so far.
Picture 2. I reused some drawers from my caravan and fitted them in the galley area. Bolted the stove to the work top as I don’t want it to move about.
Picture 3. Decided to fit a two way gas manifold so that I can turn off either the stove or gas heater, depending on which is being used. I fitted this near to the water carrier I am using to supply water to the sink. Fitted a Whale pump over sink. It’s nice and simple.
Picture 4. This is the nerve centre, with some switches to turn off and on in a masterly way ! The fuse box is a bit wonky, so I’ll need to level this. There’s a 12v socket and an air freshener.
Picture 5. My favourite modification. I have removed the double passenger seat (now on ebay, if anyone is interested). Now fitted a single swivel seat. The base was off ebay and is freshly sprayed to match, and the swivel seat was from a Citroen Synergie, £30 from a scrap yard. Needed some extra holes drilled in seat base, but otherwise not too tricky. I found a good tip on another sprinter conversion site about swivel seats. When I looked at the cost of just the swivel plate it seemed good sense to obtain a seat that already had this, and it’s a fraction of the cost. I think this is my favourite.
Have also fitted a split charge relay and battery, so now have a 12v supply. Have ordered some more sticky adhesive for lining out the roof and walls. Just need to safety test all the gas fittings and finish a few other bits, but now it’s getting closer to being more functional.
March 30, 2013 at 9:15 pm #119802philmoonrakerParticipantSprinter conversion
Thanks for the positive comments everyone.Jarunas, I checked out your link – looks very good, hope you have good times with yours.
Here are some more photos and an update. I have been busy !
Picture 1. Have fitted a propex heater under the seat base. Not too tricky so far.
Picture 2. I reused some drawers from my caravan and fitted them in the galley area. Bolted the stove to the work top as I don’t want it to move about.
Picture 3. Decided to fit a two way gas manifold so that I can turn off either the stove or gas heater, depending on which is being used. I fitted this near to the water carrier I am using to supply water to the sink. Fitted a Whale pump over sink. It’s nice and simple.
Picture 4. This is the nerve centre, with some switches to turn off and on in a masterly way ! The fuse box is a bit wonky, so I’ll need to level this. There’s a 12v socket and an air freshener.
Picture 5. My favourite modification. I have removed the double passenger seat (now on ebay, if anyone is interested). Now fitted a single swivel seat. The base was off ebay and is freshly sprayed to match, and the swivel seat was from a Citroen Synergie, £30 from a scrap yard. Needed some extra holes drilled in seat base, but otherwise not too tricky. I found a good tip on another sprinter conversion site about swivel seats. When I looked at the cost of just the swivel plate it seemed good sense to obtain a seat that already had this, and it’s a fraction of the cost. I think this is my favourite.
Have also fitted a split charge relay and battery, so now have a 12v supply. Have ordered some more sticky adhesive for lining out the roof and walls. Just need to safety test all the gas fittings and finish a few other bits, but now it’s getting closer to being more functional.
March 30, 2013 at 9:15 pm #119804philmoonrakerParticipantSprinter conversion
Thanks for the positive comments everyone.Jarunas, I checked out your link – looks very good, hope you have good times with yours.
Here are some more photos and an update. I have been busy !
Picture 1. Have fitted a propex heater under the seat base. Not too tricky so far.
Picture 2. I reused some drawers from my caravan and fitted them in the galley area. Bolted the stove to the work top as I don’t want it to move about.
Picture 3. Decided to fit a two way gas manifold so that I can turn off either the stove or gas heater, depending on which is being used. I fitted this near to the water carrier I am using to supply water to the sink. Fitted a Whale pump over sink. It’s nice and simple.
Picture 4. This is the nerve centre, with some switches to turn off and on in a masterly way ! The fuse box is a bit wonky, so I’ll need to level this. There’s a 12v socket and an air freshener.
Picture 5. My favourite modification. I have removed the double passenger seat (now on ebay, if anyone is interested). Now fitted a single swivel seat. The base was off ebay and is freshly sprayed to match, and the swivel seat was from a Citroen Synergie, £30 from a scrap yard. Needed some extra holes drilled in seat base, but otherwise not too tricky. I found a good tip on another sprinter conversion site about swivel seats. When I looked at the cost of just the swivel plate it seemed good sense to obtain a seat that already had this, and it’s a fraction of the cost. I think this is my favourite.
Have also fitted a split charge relay and battery, so now have a 12v supply. Have ordered some more sticky adhesive for lining out the roof and walls. Just need to safety test all the gas fittings and finish a few other bits, but now it’s getting closer to being more functional.
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