Tam n pups winter trip 2022

[scousebird]

It's looking loads better now Tam. Good to hear Mum's coming home.

 

[Shrimp]

Is the bed length-wise down the van or do you sleep across the van?
If length-wise you will need a removable headboard to stop your pillow disappearing in the night!
I assume if length-wise you would sleep with feet up the shallowest end!?
Otherwise the van is starting to look very good.
Best wishes to mum.

 

[Northernraider]

Is the bed length-wise down the van or do you sleep across the van?
If length-wise you will need a removable headboard to stop your pillow disappearing in the night!
I assume if length-wise you would sleep with feet up the shallowest end!?
Otherwise the van is starting to look very good.
Best wishes to mum.

It's sideways but there is a board that goes along the back. I have it stripped off at the minute as its to get covered

 

[Northernraider]

Doing these bits now

 

[Suenliam]

Goodness what a couple of days make It's looking so good now and with your Mum on the mend that's one less thing to worry about.
Very pleased for you Tam.
Sue

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[Freo]

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What a transformation. Superb, and well done, man.
Best wishes to yer Mum.

 

[Northernraider]

That's mum just got home ... but will have to go back in for another scan soon. Not great news unfortunately but not really wanting to talk about it just now.

 

[scousebird]

That's mum just got home ... but will have to go back in for another scan soon. Not great news unfortunately but not really wanting to talk about it just now.

We're here if/when you do.

 

[gus-lopez]

Where do you get that fabric for the walls, and is it just spray glued on?

Chinese shops sell it here in Spain. I did my walls, doors etc; in that grey colour but used a light brown for the ceiling. Never thought yo look on ebay.

 

[PxJ]

Tam, I know this one has been a stressful ordeal but with your determination & skill you should take up refurbishing various types of vans as I’m sure there’s a market out there where people would be prepared to fund the refurbishment of either vans they already own & have not done anything with or bought one that needs a total refurb

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[Northernraider]

 

[StephandJohn]

Sorry about your mum Tam. It's good though that she's home now.

 

[Barclaybasher]

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Dogs look sad - are they picking up on your mums health worries?

 

[brysee]

Good film choice tam dogs must have seen it before

 

[Northernraider]

Dogs look sad - are they picking up on your mums health worries?

Think they just bored

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[Northernraider]

Good film choice tam dogs must have seen it before

Aye they not keen on the gunfire. But good firework training lol

 

[Mikey RV]

Looking good Tam. Have you thought about taking the drop down bed out or would it get used.

 

[Riverbankannie]

It’s looking great Tam, maybe a blessing in disguise that you had to strip back so far. I am so glad that it was sorted before your recent worries about Mum started as it could have dragged you down. A big thumbs up to funsters for keeping you going and giving you a place to vent but special thanks to funster mackeellan for actually turning up and helping you “over the hump”.

 

[Northernraider]

Looking good Tam. Have you thought about taking the drop down bed out or would it get used.

That's what I'm sleeping on

 

[Northernraider]

It’s looking great Tam, maybe a blessing in disguise that you had to strip back so far. I am so glad that it was sorted before your recent worries about Mum started as it could have dragged you down. A big thumbs up to funsters for keeping you going and giving you a place to vent but special thanks to funster mackeellan for actually turning up and helping you “over the hump”.

Aye I'd have been recovering all these panels anyway as I noticed when I bought how much a mess they were. The damp just set me back a few weeks , still a lot of other stuff to sort out with it but it's looking a lot better.

mackeellan was a big help with the wood stuff and Razamataz Helped with the windows which sped things up a bit . Uncle Lenny HB is also on hand with the electrical advice as trying to plan out my solar/lithium install too.

Once this interior work is done I'm wanting to sort out the few jobs needing done to get it motd , then I'll start sorting the new electrics etc

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[Mikey RV]

That's what I'm sleeping on

Best not remove it then.

 

[Northernraider]

Another productive day..... I've still a few wee bits to do but what a difference.

 

[BillandHelen]

Just an amazing transformation!

 

[mikebeaches]

That is totally amazing and such an incredible transformation. You are a real pro at this Tam!

 

[Just smiffy]

Excellent…

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[Littlewheels]

July 14th

July 27th

This isn’t a transformation it’s a miracle and in such short order.

 

[bigtwin]

What a great job; such a transformation.

Will you have to hoover the ceiling now?

Ian

 

[Northernraider]

What a great job; such a transformation.

Will you have to hoover the ceiling now?

Ian

Well it is horrible stuff for bits sticking to it but hopefully not. I don't really like this carpet stuff if I'm honest but it's the easiest to use to cover panels etc. I had considered vinyl but it's expensive and unforgiving of mistakes.

 

[StephandJohn]

Will it be warmer too?

 

[Northernraider]

And the bonus

To reseal all windows, skylights ,seams , replace kitchen vent with a fiamma fan , repair the wall with new insulation and wood and recover all the wall and ceiling panels etc



sealant £110
wood and insulation £52
second hand vent £45
lining carpet and spray adhesive £92

Total cost £299



Obviously there's a lot of hours labour went in to it but I'm quite pleased with the outcome.

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