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So we're finally using the van for its maiden trip out next week as we head off from North Wales to Skegness for the week, the vans all packed and ready for the off on Sunday morning...I will take a couple of pics of it set up next week.

Thanks for the kind words guys,

I used a wallpaper seam roller on the carpet edges it did flatten the pile a little but the carpets secure around the edges.

I do intend to get an awning skirt from a local breakers as I've got spare awning rail left over.

So here's where I'm up to now, trimmed off around the seat bases and kitchen unit, fitted the sink, actually a large flat bottomed dog bowl and carpeted around the rear doors.

I also wired in the split charge relay and tidied up the cable runs. All I've got to do now is fit the tap, curtains and the awning rail to the van.

I've had a busy Thursday and Friday on the van last week, built the bed base with storage underneath. I've made this half the length of the van, made a start on the kitchen unit and a small bench behind the passenger seat and trial fitted the cushions.

I've had a busy day today. fitted the mains hook-up inlet, fitted a skylight, put a few cables in the roof for lights and ply lined the roof;

That all until Monday when I'm off work again.

Well I got the van, 02 reg Fiat Scudo 1.9 non turbo, 183,000 miles, mot until May next year, van was advertised for £895 on ebay but got it for £625.00, the van drove well back from Bridgnorth to Rhyl not the quickest thing uphill but I knew that. The first job to do is remove the steel bulkhead on Monday as the noise it makes over the slightest bump got a bit too much over 2 hours of driving, I also need to buy the door locator pins as they  are missing on the N/S sliding door.

Good points are 4 matching nearly new tyres, new full exhaust, recent engine service, new front pads and discs, new auxillary belt, cambelt was said to have been changed 18 months ago, clutch 2 years ago all with a few receipts to prove.

I did, I used to be on a couple of self build forums and facebook groups so possibly yes, I've done a few budget builds over the years a couple of LDVs, couple of Transits, Fiat Ducato LWB, Renault Master Mk1 and Mk2 and a Sprinter. I generally keep them a year or two then sell them on before starting a new project.