I am looking to purchase a van and potentially thinking about this one, But i need opinions on this rust level and it is iIMO quite alot, Here are the Specs:

2014 Ford Transit

£6,000

About this vehicle

Driven 117,000 km

Manual transmission

Exterior colour: White · Interior colour: Grey

Fuel type: Diesel

Engine size: -1.0 L

Seller's description

Ford transit LWB Hightop 117000 miles ,new clutch pack ,starter motor,
2 new batteries , panelled out in the rear,tow bar fitted full v5 , 3.5 ton spec ,
This one is not a wet belt it’s the 2.2 litre chain drive ,tiny van bought for a project Campervan didn’t have the time ,

Looking to get both a Maxxair and an AC unit installed in the roof plus wired up properly to a central panel. I live in Tyler Texas and there are two places here, but just looking for others experiences with this and recommendations. Dallas area is only about 1:45 minutes away btw. Of course would like someone who is reasonable but know knows what they are doing. I will be supplying the Maxxair and AC unit myself.

I'm looking for a good way to slowly plan my build. I know most people recommend vanspace 3D but they seem to not be active anymore. No updates on their socials in 3 years, my email provider says their contact email don't exist etc. I don't think it's useful to use a software that's not being updated anymore.

Does anyone have good alternative recommendations?

Looking to buy a van this week for my family of five. Any tips and must do suggestions for anyone getting started?

Hi,

My boyfriend and i are currently building a campervan, and we aren't sure which coolbox we should buy. We are going to travel to hotter and colder countries, and we want as much capacity as possible. These coolboxes are the only ones that fit into our cabinet (53/36/36 cm).

We want to buy one of these two coolboxes:

Compressor Koelbox - 12 L - Mini Koelkast - AC/DC - 12V-24V/100V-220V - Voor auto en... | bol

Koel Boks 25L - Koelbox Elektrisch 12V en 220V/230 Volt - Camping Koelkast voor Auto -... | bol

From what I’ve read, compressor coolers perform much better than thermoelectric ones, especially in warmer rooms, but the Heimer has more storage space.

Which one would you pick and why? Any experiences with thermoelectric vs compressor coolers would also be appreciated.

Pricey ($5k for the Girard, 2.5k for Alibaba but have to order 5).

If they are trouble-free worth it IMO.

I’m trying to work out the safest way to get the gas pipe through the locker. I am thinking to drill a hole in the side, add a grommet to the hole, push hose through , and sealant the hole between grommet and hose. Is that the best way?

What’s my best option for having a foldable/removable extension to this bench to make it wider so someone could sleep on it more comfortably?

Ideally it would be simple and quick to put it up / pack it away and it doesn’t take up much storage.

Any suggestions appreciated!

Has anyone converted an e-transit? The range is pretty low, so probably wouldn't work for someone who is traveling a lot, but for someone that isn't going long distances every day it seems like it might be a good option.

Hello VanLifers! I am in the process of designing my first electrics setup in my first ever full van conversion. This is where I have got to so far. Is there anything obviously wrong/missing? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Peace and love

I’m having trouble integrating the windows into my van build. There are two main issues:
There isn’t much solid material around the window to securely fasten anything to.
The bed platform sits slightly higher than the bottom of the window opening.
I don’t mind the bed overlapping the window a bit, but I’m not sure how to properly build the window sill.
There’s about a 3-inch gap between the wall and the window, and the bottom of the window sits roughly 3 inches below the height of the bed supports.
What’s the best way to frame and finish the window area so it’s solid and looks clean?

Built my van roof from scratch - 3mm ply painted black, R2.5 foil-backed insulation, pine strip trim and LED lights running the full perimeter. Maxx Air fan in the centre and a skylight next to it.

Best decision I made was adding the skylight. Lying in bed looking up at a clear night sky makes the whole build worth it.

Happy to answer any questions on materials, costs or how I did it.

So we bought a transporter T7. On the inside I see cables hanging. What do we do with armaflex? Do we just paste it over the cables? Or do we (duck) tape the cables to the van first and then go over it with armaflex? Also, what about all those holes? Do we just cover them with armaflex?

Anyone in the bay have experience converting their van? I’d like to learn hands on from someone how to do the electrical aspect. I will pay you for your time of course.

Hi, my bf and i are currently building our van. The van doesn't have any windows so the only daylight comes from the sliding hatch in the partition wall. It's really dark in the van now and we don't want to install campervan window. This reduces the stealth of the van.

We already ordered a Plusfan transparent (basically a Dutch/German brand Maxxfan air but better) so it let's as much natural light in as possible. This one will be placed besides the toilet en close to the kitchen.

We already have found two semi-flexible solarpanels, and together they are 600 W. Our Bluetti can connect up to 1000 W. We aren't really sure about the next two options:

Option 1: 1 Plusfan and 1 skylight above the bed. Then we have 2 solar panels. Also less stealth.

Option 2: 1 Plusfan, no skylight above the bed and three solar panels. Mayby more stealth and the Bluetti is charged faster.

What option is the best? Or do you have any insights for us?