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I think the distance between the chassis rails will be the limitations of swapping the body to a different manufacturer
Plenty of lowloader Luton vans, that’s the one to go for, saying that Gromett have you thought about an ex 7.5t or beter a 12 t removal vehicle, they are great base vehiclesI've driven a few, years back, not aerodynamic and you lose usable space above cab. We were parked next to a converted transit last year, the couple needed big steps to get in and out. Also lost space at chassis height where we would have lockers.
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Needs to be a low sub chassis to keep the floor of the box as low as poss
Plenty of lowloader Luton vans, that’s the one to go for, saying that Gromett have you thought about an ex 7.5t or beter a 12 t removal vehicle, they are great base vehicles![]()
I doubt the distance between them is likely to be much different between manufacturers as it is dictated by wheel spacing?I think the distance between the chassis rails will be the limitations of swapping the body to a different manufacturer
Way too much work on the side doors. Box is fairly small. Not full height. I will be looking for a full 4Mtr box, full height, plain white with roller shutter and on LWB.Ex delivery fridge vans look pretty cheap although high mileage
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Amazing .That would be around 20,000€ at least here, & with that mileage but in kmsEx delivery fridge vans look pretty cheap although high mileage
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Hi.I am going to be buying and converting a Luton van next.
I have a few questions.
The main one is this. How interchangeable are the boxes?
For example will a Box off a Ford fit on an Iveco, or a box off a Merc fit on a Fiat?
ok. Reasoning. I am looking at a Luton for 2 main reason.
Nice big square box is easier to build in than a panel van.
If the van lets me down I can swap the box onto a different chassis.
If the boxes are interchangeable I won't be too fussy about my first van and pay more attention to the box. I have the space and means to swap boxes here so I am not bothered about the actual swapping if it becomes necessary.
Thanks in advance.
Yes, that was a consideration. But I wouldn't be using it a lot. Perhaps at MOT and when moving chassis. So a lot of work and quite a bit of weight for something I would rarely use.Fit gear that enables you to drop it and drive away from underneath it,( REMEMBERED THE WORD..... Demountable....DOH !! )
I don't want a low loader.Have a look at this on on ebay is half way there
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Love the colour!Ex delivery fridge vans look pretty cheap although high mileage
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Even betterView attachment 935890I like the look of this stream lined Luton
You'd be daft not to call it Kermit if you converted it!Love the colour!
Even betterimagine a big Funsters smile face on the side.
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Dont know where that's gone.Much easier to get a flatbed and a caravan.
You could have it all up and running in a weekend!
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I am happy with the box that comes with them. Making my own would be hellishly expensive.Why not just make your own box to suit whichever chassis configuration you want. You’re changing most of the Luton bit anyway so why pay the premium. You would also be able to make it a proper insulated structural box. SVA would be fairly simple if the base vehicle wasn’t changed much.
Hi Brains.On a serious note, have you looked into buying a container ?
20' long, 8' wide and upto 9'6" high.
That would give you more than enough space to make a habitation module
A basic container weighs about 2.5t before you add the internals.
Which means I'd guess that adding a base vehicle would get to up to the 6-7t area.
Still within the C1 licence permissions.
It would also be a fairly simple thing to change the base vehicle, so you could afford to fit out the habitation area nicely and simply change the base vehicle every few years as required.
You could even 'park' the habitation module anywhere you liked without the base vehicle.
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OK, better still, fit standard container twist lock castor wheels to the container.Hi Brains.
I have another fiendishly clever idea to go with yours. A Beaver tailed unit....If the money runs to it a Tilt model with winch..... SORTED... When you wren't swanning around foreign parts... You could earn a few bob on " Breakdown Rescue " work............ Every little helps.
Tea Bag.
On a serious note, have you looked into buying a container ?
20' long, 8' wide and upto 9'6" high.
That would give you more than enough space to make a habitation module
A basic container weighs about 2.5t before you add the internals.
Which means I'd guess that adding a base vehicle would get to up to the 6-7t area.
Still within the C1 licence permissions.
It would also be a fairly simple thing to change the base vehicle, so you could afford to fit out the habitation area nicely and simply change the base vehicle every few years as required.
You could even 'park' the habitation module anywhere you liked without the base vehicle.
Plenty of 4x4 & 4x6 options here, but it does not need to be a serious Overlander.
A 20' TEU (Twenty foot Equivalent Unit, a standard 20' Container) would fit on the back of a normal supermarket delivery van.
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A hab unit built inside a container you really could swap from vehicle to vehicle inside a hour.I am sticking with 3.5T. I honestly just want a nice simple square box to build in rather than a curved van. I don't want to have to jump through hoops to get my C1 back nor having to renew it every 5 years for very little actual real benefit.
The extra height is a major plus.
The ONLY reason I am asking about the swap is. I did a self build which I lived in happily for many years. I lost that to catastrophic rust problems that were uneconomical and impractical to repair.
Being able to swap the box means I don't have to fear the MOT ever again.
I tend to disagree with the weight issue. I believe a type of 'kingspan' insulation would provide a very rigid backing to enable a lighter interior sheet material to be used as a wall. When I look at a Luton van I think it's main positive is you could design and build an interior without unessential bulk and weight?A hab unit built inside a container you really could swap from vehicle to vehicle inside a hour.
Which means the rust issue (or the need to run whatever fuel/EV the government of the day mandate) becomes a non-issue, you simply move your habitation container to a new vehicle, you could actually 'afford' to do it every couple of years if needed.
However, I'm afraid even a 13' or 15' container, when fully loaded with kit, water, food, fuel etc, even on an Iveco Daily or similar base vehicle is going to be close to the 7.5t/C1 licence limit.
I think a 6m Luton van is going to have similar issues, you will struggle to get it all under 3.5t, especially if you insulate it
That said, buy a Luton Transit, go to IKEA, get a cheap bed, a table and chairs, and a single kitchen unit with a stove and fridge and you are sorted!
As I said. I am sticking to the 3.5T limit.A hab unit built inside a container you really could swap from vehicle to vehicle inside a hour.
Which means the rust issue (or the need to run whatever fuel/EV the government of the day mandate) becomes a non-issue, you simply move your habitation container to a new vehicle, you could actually 'afford' to do it every couple of years if needed.
However, I'm afraid even a 13' or 15' container, when fully loaded with kit, water, food, fuel etc, even on an Iveco Daily or similar base vehicle is going to be close to the 7.5t/C1 licence limit.
I think a 6m Luton van is going to have similar issues, you will struggle to get it all under 3.5t, especially if you insulate it
I can build light and good quality. I have never been anywhere near IKEA and I won't be going now, thanks for the suggestion thoughThat said, buy a Luton Transit, go to IKEA, get a cheap bed, a table and chairs, and a single kitchen unit with a stove and fridge and you are sorted!
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