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#1 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-05-17 22:28:42
It's getting there! Still got more to do!
#6 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-05-17 22:16:37
Thought I'd better drop by and give you guys a quick update......
#7 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-02-05 19:15:08
Lino, much easier to keep clean bearing in mind we have 3 dogs!
#8 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-02-05 18:25:27
Another weekend on the van.
#9 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-01-31 22:07:14
Yep mine is the packing stuff. I've seen it sold as acoustic insulation too. We've used it for the last few years in the mountains when we wild camp and backpack. Great stuff doesn't compress easily and doesn't absorb water. And it's seriously cheap.......50 quid for 120 meters! It's 2.5 mm thick so I can use different amounts of layers depending on the space available. When we use it in the hills you can really feel your body heat being reflected back, deadens sound in the van a treat too.
The hollow fibre I used was cheap too.....20 quid for 10kg!
#10 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-01-30 07:56:29
What you using for vapour barrier H?
I've used some very large thick polythene bags I "got" from work over the door cavities. All other places I've just used one sheet of the same closed cell foam sheet I've used for the main insulation.
#11 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-01-29 19:41:04
Another day in the van. Time to get the front headlining down and get some flashbanding and insulation up there.
Then it was time to fit some vapour barrier to keep all that fluffy insulation dry.
The smaller holes where just blocked with some metal tape.
A goods days work we think. Next weekend we start the floor.
#12 Camper Conversions » Swivel Seats » 2017-01-29 08:55:10
- Hippo
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Hi everyone, finally found a single passenger seat so now comes the swivel bit! Will a pair of these work does anyone know?
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261299274560
#13 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-01-25 06:48:38
Looking good. Mind and pop that roof lining off and get under that covered in flashband and insulation. Got a big enough heater you wimp
Already done a third of the roof, should finish it this weekend.
The heater was a desperate attempt to stop any condensation forming in the box sections we were insulating........and it was bloody freezing!!!! Lol!
#14 Re: Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-01-25 06:46:14
Looking forward to following your progress Hippo.
Nice timing with the "naked" pics too. Can you confirm that the rear door check straps are attached to the body with just a single bolt as it looks in the picture? And are the two square holes in the lower left corner to access rear light fittings?
This area is all covered in plastic trim units and a fridge on mine so I've never yet seen behind. I am going to need to strip it though to fit check straps and fix the rear light.
Also glad to see the possibility of fitting pockets in the door cards with those nice rectangular cavities.
Thanks. Yes the check straps are indeed. And yes again about the light release bolts. Glad the pics helped.
#15 Camper Conversions » Project Matilda » 2017-01-22 08:57:08
- Hippo
- Replies: 22
Well work has finally started!
First we removed all the trim and started putting in the flashband.
Then we've stuffed as much hollow fibre in all the cavities as we can.
Going well so far. Still got loads more to do!
#16 Re: Maintenance » Reverse Gear » 2016-11-14 20:48:45
Hi Frank, it is indeed it seems to follow the thicker cables and then dissappear somewhere to the side of the gearbox. I tried to see what was going on, but I've admitted defeat and am arranging to book the van in at our local tame mechanic. Hopefully it's nothing expensive!
#17 Re: Maintenance » Reverse Gear » 2016-11-14 15:17:19
Yeah getting all forward gears I think
#18 Maintenance » Reverse Gear » 2016-11-14 14:03:47
- Hippo
- Replies: 6
Can't seem to get into reverse gear! Any thoughts guys?
#19 Re: Camper Conversions » Buying Advice. » 2016-10-30 06:56:21
Hi everyone. Well we've had the van, aka Matilda, a couple of weeks now. THE only real work that we've done is to start the long job of meticulously tcutting her and fixing the courtesy light switch on the driver's side. We're still trying to workout which layout to go for! However the questions are building up so stay tuned for all sorts of newbie questions!
#20 Re: Camper Conversions » Buying Advice. » 2016-10-08 23:26:53
Thanks 
It's not too bad inside, a good start point I figure. Just got to get hold of it then start making plans.
#21 Re: Camper Conversions » Buying Advice. » 2016-10-08 09:31:41
Finally found one! My good lady looked at it yesterday as she was close by and a deal was done! It's just having a new cam belt and water pump and should be ready to collect next weekend!
Now the planning really starts!
#22 Re: Camper Conversions » Buying Advice. » 2016-10-07 12:13:48
Thanks for all the advice guys, sorry I've been quiet! We've looked at a couple but not seen anything quite right yet. I'll be back here as soon as we do though, so stay tuned!
#23 Re: Camper Conversions » Buying Advice. » 2016-09-13 14:35:25
http://www4.autotrader.co.uk/classified … =p&adPos=7
Are the issues with this one easy enough to sort? Bearing in mind my dubious mechanical skills!
#24 Re: Camper Conversions » Buying Advice. » 2016-09-13 14:33:58
Thanks for all the help guys, I promise that once I finally find a van I'll take numerous build pics to make up for the drain on everyone's knowledge!
Just to continue that drain though.........
#25 Re: Camper Conversions » Buying Advice. » 2016-09-12 14:55:56
Top detective work! Yeah it is really a MK 1 I'm after I think. How did you find that out about the van I linked to out of interest?