1. Views of the Unconverted Van
November 7th, 2009
1.8m (max) wide, and 2.0m (max high inside the loadspace. I’m going for a continental layout with half dinette at the front and swivel cab seats seating 5 at the table, midships shower/toilet and kitchen, and fixed transverse double bed over garage/storage at the rear. Front area will also convert to a bed so the van will sleep 3 or 4. That’s a lot of motorhome in a vehicle less than 5.4m long total, so it will fit in a standard parking space and could be used as an “only vehicle” with ease …
Errrrm yeah… that sounds more like criminal damage to me, not urban exploration.
But enough of that. Back to motorhomes.
Yes we usually like to get in there and smash stuff up, wreck sinks, heave concrete blocks through floors and doors etc. We’d likely park a fair distance away and get away on foot.
Yes I’ve done a bit of urban exploration, this van is great for weekends away. Would probably want to park up a fair way from target site and approach on foot.
I’m not that keen on using Celotex. It could be a bit squeaky but hopefully if I glue it down and firmly screw down the top sheet on it, that will stop the noise. Celotex will support a little light foot traffic with the top ply as spreader and regular battens.
Good advice Rick. Yes I will be insulating. I’m going for that rockwool spaceblanket stuff you can buy at Wickes. It’s encapsulated in silver polythene which reduces radiated heat and also acts as a vapour barrier to stop condensation soaking the rockwool. The floor will be existing 6mm ply + 25mm Celotex + 6mm top ply sandwich.
Hi William – looks like an exciting project. Looking forward to seeing future videos. This van is the taller version of my own van and I LOVE the high-up driving position. Take note next time you follow a ford transit – you can see the roof! which means your driving position is way higher.
If I had to give one piece of advice, it would be to fit inulation. Rockwool is ideal. I didn’t fit it, and seriously regret it, as I cant use it in cold conditions (temp drops scarily fast!).
Rick.
This looks great. I was thinking of getting something like this for urban exploration trips. I can’t wait to see how it develops!