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Insulatulating vans cause alot of controversy.

From what I've read closed cell insulation seems to be the most agreed on type along with a vapor barrier. I'm in the process of doing mine, I've gone for 50 & 25mm Celotex, expanding foam,  and vapor barrier in the form of foil bubble insulation over the top.

There is many other options which people do use such as recycled plastic insulation but I would be concerned about it soaking up moisure. But I have seen this type of insulation used on Coach built vans.

Dan

Going to the main dealer would be the easiest option. Or if you have a original go to a motor factors and match it up, it will probably be M14x1.5 just need match length and make sure you get the correct one for alloy or steel rims. (Different angle on head)

If it was me, main dealer.

Dan

Hi,

You can get a relay of eBay about £15, they arent difficult to wire in. It will normally come with instructions but there is plenty of information on the internet

Dan

Hi all,

I've got my van and I'm just making sure everything is mechanically sound before I start on the conversion. What problems did you find before you started? I've found that van bodywork doesn't age well compared to a car of the same age, I'm currently researching Mig welders...

It seems at the moment all I seem to be doing is fixing problems with the Van!

Dan

Hi,

If you passed your test before Jan 1997 you can drive upto 7.5 ton anything after that date your restricted to 3.5 ton.


https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories

Which Iveco are you thinking of going for to require a C1 catergory?

Dan

Thanks for the reply.

I went to look at a van yesterday, LDV convoy LWB,  high roof, Very low mileage, 12 months MOT... Very cheap. What a heap!

So I'm still looking.. I think I need to look at spending more on a van! I know the cost of the conversion depends greatly on what you want to do. How much did you guys spend on your conversion? I've decided I do want a shower and toilet, Solar panels etc what sort of ball park figure would I be looking at?

Thank you!
Dan

Hi all,

I've been interested in doing a van conversion for a while even more so when I stumbled across Mike's story.

I'm starting to look at van's but would appreciate some advice. I'm in the UK, what would you recommend from experience? What would you avoid?

I know Mike's conversion is using a LDV convoy, I've read quite a few bad reviews about them and it's put me off them a little. I've been looking at a Iveco Daily LWB as they seem to be quite reasonable, but there might be a reason for that.

Is having a shower a sensible idea? You'd have to carry alot of water to run it.. plus it would take up quite a bit of space. But I like the idea of not being reliant on finding a shower.

Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Dan