Hi all,
Thought I'd introduce myself first! I'm 26 and based in the UK (so if any answers need to be country specific you know where I am) - I've been looking at converting a camper for a long time, I'm a keen traveller so this will only help my passion. I'm finally in a financial position where I can start to plan this out seriously, instead of just saying, "this is what I'd do."
I'm looking to get as much information before I commit so I can start budgeting not only my finances but my time.
I'll be buying the book from the website as well to assist me.
I'm looking to convert a minibus ideally, as from reading some of Camper_Dans posts he has made some great points for the advantages of this set up as opposed to a box van (particularly the natural light plus safety).
I'm content in what kind of minibus to look for, etc (it's like buying any other vehicle right? Except I need to ensure theres plenty of space in the rear for me to convert into a livable area! Correct me if wrong though, please!!)
My questions are more around the amenities in the actual camper, I'm happy enough with sorting out a layout to maximise the space I will have and also with whether to have a permanent bed vs fold down etc.
So, the questions -
- The water system, are there any big no no's on this? I'm thinking its a case of having a water tank, heater, and then cold water and hot water plumbing into the shower unit and the taps in the "kitchen"? (I have read the page on VanDogTravellers website and acknowledge the need for an accumulator). I think my main question is, is there a list of required equipment for this?
- The heating system - is it really worth my having a "central heating" type system on the van? I'm a fairly warm person anyway and I'm not shy to wearing a jumper if I'm cold? I'm looking to do most of my travelling all year round (I work 4 months on, and 3 months off, so want to spend the 3 months around Europe/as far as I can go really!)
- Gas - So I want the kitchen to be built in, and have seen some really nice ideas on how to incorporate this into a space saving way (hob and sink submerged in the unit, with a cover on top to add counter space when required), do I need to be CORGI certified to fit the lines from a gas bottle around the camper to where the hobs will be?
I can't think of much more, but if I do I will definitely be here to ask aha! I think I've probably answered my own questions there, just looking for some reassurance as well that if I do choose to do as I've said above, it's not going to bite me on the arse.
Thanks in advance everyone.
Thought I'd introduce myself first! I'm 26 and based in the UK (so if any answers need to be country specific you know where I am) - I've been looking at converting a camper for a long time, I'm a keen traveller so this will only help my passion. I'm finally in a financial position where I can start to plan this out seriously, instead of just saying, "this is what I'd do."
I'm looking to get as much information before I commit so I can start budgeting not only my finances but my time.
I'll be buying the book from the website as well to assist me.
I'm looking to convert a minibus ideally, as from reading some of Camper_Dans posts he has made some great points for the advantages of this set up as opposed to a box van (particularly the natural light plus safety).
I'm content in what kind of minibus to look for, etc (it's like buying any other vehicle right? Except I need to ensure theres plenty of space in the rear for me to convert into a livable area! Correct me if wrong though, please!!)
My questions are more around the amenities in the actual camper, I'm happy enough with sorting out a layout to maximise the space I will have and also with whether to have a permanent bed vs fold down etc.
So, the questions -
- The water system, are there any big no no's on this? I'm thinking its a case of having a water tank, heater, and then cold water and hot water plumbing into the shower unit and the taps in the "kitchen"? (I have read the page on VanDogTravellers website and acknowledge the need for an accumulator). I think my main question is, is there a list of required equipment for this?
- The heating system - is it really worth my having a "central heating" type system on the van? I'm a fairly warm person anyway and I'm not shy to wearing a jumper if I'm cold? I'm looking to do most of my travelling all year round (I work 4 months on, and 3 months off, so want to spend the 3 months around Europe/as far as I can go really!)
- Gas - So I want the kitchen to be built in, and have seen some really nice ideas on how to incorporate this into a space saving way (hob and sink submerged in the unit, with a cover on top to add counter space when required), do I need to be CORGI certified to fit the lines from a gas bottle around the camper to where the hobs will be?
I can't think of much more, but if I do I will definitely be here to ask aha! I think I've probably answered my own questions there, just looking for some reassurance as well that if I do choose to do as I've said above, it's not going to bite me on the arse.
Thanks in advance everyone.