Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16296 Location: Huddersfield
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:28 Post subject:
Well you could fit a cooker unit like this one:-
Then add a home made bed like this one:-
Or do a conversion like this Hyundai H1 (Delica look-alike) one that Dave mentioned back in February:-
Dave wrote:
Here's a Hyundai H1, Essentially a Deli van, using the same body as an L400. They also do the HSV, which is a Deli 4x4 copy.
I,m sure Lewis can come along and translate it for us, and come up with more piccies from his amazing collection
I also spotted a Youtube video a few weeks back about an Autralian Guy who had converted a L400 into a camper and was embarking on an overland trip from Beijing to Moscow in it; But I can't find the link again. :? _________________
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Joined: 25 May 2008 Posts: 8 Location: Sydney Australia
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:00 Post subject:
Lewis wrote:
I also spotted a Youtube video a few weeks back about an Autralian Guy who had converted a L400 into a camper and was embarking on an overland trip from Beijing to Moscow in it; But I can't find the link again. :?
I can't insert links yet due to my "Newbie status", but do a search for
Though having reviewed it, it wasn't the conversion I was thinking of.
The one I'm thinking of was similar to Hawke's L300 camper. _________________
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Joined: 07 Jan 2008 Posts: 28 Location: Manchester UK
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 16:42 Post subject:
Thanks, the pics prob make it look better finished.
Main prob I had was what Bingo will come up against, which is height.
If you aren`t fitting a pop-top, then you ned a layout that`ll let you cook, get to the fridge, all drawers and storage, from the sitting position. Else your back will kill you.
That`s why one of my bed bases is smaller than the other. Access through, but also that`s the main cooking position, everything can be done from there.
The bed base extends for the bed, via a fold down flap.
okay so I have a LWB, but there`s only 20 cm in it.
L3/400s should manage a double bed/seats, cooker/sink. Fridge and storage.Freah and waste water tanks can be strapped underneath between the spare and the axle, or on L300s down the offside near the rear aircon.
L400s have the advantage of being able to fit front Captains seats too, that extends your viable living area.
On mine, like the L300s I had to use the "hump" of the engine gearbox, as part of my bed when extended, so my head actually rests on that shelf bit. Gives me an extra 20cm legroom!
Delis should make great campers, never get stuck in mud, loads of rooflights for light and air, great versatile seats and trim.
Under beds can do most of your storage.
Rest can go on the roofrack!
I`m working on a sort of "vannexe" type thing at the mo, using tent material, that should clip or velcro, to the rear tail lift.
If it works out and looks okay, I`ll post a pic. Should extend the back area for barbies picnics etc.
Dave
Were O were would I get one of them cooker sink combos you posted pics of they seem to fit perfect and have the cooker right at the back and look like they were designed buy the guy that did the Deli's insides I would kill to get my hands on a set for my bus (want to tax it as a camper van but not lose to much space to sprawl out and play xbox n stuff)
did some of find a unit and mod it very well or can this set up be ID in any way to try and find one the same
Thanks
Chopper
PS want to figer out a way to make a pop top for her for next to nothing something like a roof box with a hole in the bottom and some tarp.
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16296 Location: Huddersfield
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:45 Post subject:
That was sold by an ex club member a couple of years back.
As far as I can remember it was originally a factory fitted item, from a Mazda Bongo! _________________
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Joined: 15 Jun 2010 Posts: 132 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:13 Post subject:
Here's a pic of the unit I've just made, it's nearly finnished I'm just working on the heat shield being hinged in stead of removable how it is at the minute, and possibility of another hinged shield to reach up to the roof and protect it more. Just looking for the best things to use, the heat shields at the rear of the unit to protect the truck I've made from old computer sides (the part which slides off), To buy a fitted unit seemed imposible for less than a small fortune, but this has only cost me around £70 to build.
Lewis do you have any other clue as to were I might start to tack down this type of sink cooker the shape seems to fit perfect and ill love to try and neatly fit one just like it with the round corners and light weight
I was a chippy (carpenter) for years and could go about looking to make a wooden based one (although theses days I've no tools) but wood much prefer that it was a plastic build like this, wipe clean and neat and tidy like its always been there.
My next choice would be to make one from the fame work of light aluminum stands that you get to keep your cooker on when camping and rig up a neat heavy duty warp around zip up bag type cover. Like you get on a lot of out door fridges.
To try and make it look a little better than a holiday home look.
So this combo you posted just fits the bill spot on.
PS do my captain center row seats flip up like they do in the back ground of that shot of the inside of the van with the cooker combo I've got such a -- for
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16296 Location: Huddersfield
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 22:13 Post subject:
chopper wrote:
... Lewis do you have any other clue as to were I might start to tack down this type of sink cooker
Sorry no!
chopper wrote:
.... do my captain center row seats flip up like they do in the back ground of that shot of the inside of the van with the cooker combo I've got such a -- ...
If its an L400 Yes! Play about with the lever that shows a piccy of the seat flippin up on it! _________________
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k sorry for the newbb one there thanks for your help guys
any one else seen any good camper conversions ill be stating one soon and want to keep lots of chill out room (for my self and xbox) in her cary a bit of gear and not look like I did it out of chip board and inspiration greatly apcerated
So I'm starting to get closer to building my camper I've started to into the likes of water tanks and garden chests to get close to the look and fuction i want and at the mo there is a nice little chest in B&Q for 50yo yo and seem to be the right size and would look the part
I've been into Mazda to see if they can get me one of those units but no news yet
realy want to get that rounded modeled plastic look
Joined: 25 May 2006 Posts: 16296 Location: Huddersfield
Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 3:39 Post subject:
I've just remembered that there is a company at Shepley, near Huddersfield, called ''Wellhouse Leisure, just behind the Sovereign Garage. They convert Bongo's into motorhomes. Try contacting them as they may have taken those units from vehicles they have imported for conversion!
HTH _________________
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Nice one dude I've tryed mailing a couple of bongo importers and converters they said they some time come up on the bay but I'll try these lot later when I get home coz can't get at there email on my iPhone as it's a flash site
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