The Big Lorry to Camper Conversion

[MANGOFORTH]

100Kg oven... OUCH

I wish the weight was the biggest ouchy. Mot 29th of this month, then weigh in. Then see if we can justify the solid oak parkay flooring and all the rest of the extravagant things "we" cough she cough have planned.... . All i wanba do is live in a lorry and drunk beet

 

[HandyAndy]

Ha. I can't see having an Aga in a van is going to be anyway practical myself but it's not my van or my wife so I'll keep my filthy trap shut on that Good luck on sneaking thetford in there and changing the badge

 

[Campervan_man]

Are you fitting Skylights ? Great for extra light but mainly for ventilation.

 

[MANGOFORTH]

No its no practical. I agree....but smetimes in life you just have to say.... Yes dear...

And yem skylights going in. Soon.. Sometimes... Im really busy atm, moved house fsoay, had a few beers now so profess wil be slow tomorrow

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Wow auto correct was not a good wingman on that comment.

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[MANGOFORTH]

Whole load of gluing going on today. Fun ?

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Using this glue. It's heat resistant contact adhesive. Did a test piece, makes the aluminium skin rock solid. Also left it out in the rain for a week to see how it dealt with moisture. It's good stuff, very happy with the result.

 

[HandyAndy]

no option of spray application?.. Brushing that on looks tedious.

 

[Servo]

Is this like the old evo stick used to love using it ( it also explains every thing about me)

View attachment 343092Using this glue. It's heat resistant contact adhesive. Did a test piece, makes the aluminium skin rock solid. Also left it out in the rain for a week to see how it dealt with moisture. It's good stuff, very happy with the result.
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[MANGOFORTH]

no option of spray application?.. Brushing that on looks tedious.

Mr eco friendly. I'd kill everything in a half mile radius if I made this stuff airborne ?

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[HandyAndy]

Shut the doors, you'll be fine Just tie yourself down or you might float away

 

[MANGOFORTH]

It's seriously strong shizenpoop. I wouldn't spray it without serious extraction, full body suit, airfed mask... And someone to put that on and do it for me....

 

[TheBig1]

my dad had his first heart attack in his 20s brought on by using gallons of evo stick in an enclosed space, he was working overnight fitting out a cafe with new formica counters and tables. the doctors said he would have died had a police officer on the beat not spotted him and dragged him out unconscious

nasty stuff

 

[HandyAndy]

Found something else you might want mango

 

[MANGOFORTH]

my dad had his first heart attack in his 20s brought on by using gallons of evo stick in an enclosed space, he was working overnight fitting out a cafe with new formica counters and tables. the doctors said he would have died had a police officer on the beat not spotted him and dragged him out unconscious

nasty stuff

Safetys no accident! Luckily I've been around strong solvents long enough now.

Acid gas and organic vapour masks ?

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[MANGOFORTH]

Found something else you might want mango

When we were looking to buy a truck, I looked at an iveco horse box, had one of those pods on the front. Because the cab tilts I think the floor of the pod is removable to allow ow for that. Or at least the one I saw was. It was all leaky and mouldy, put me off the idea straight away.... That and I'm a 6'7" 20stone freak so getting in that little pod is never going to happen ?

P. S. I need to make some poly bushes. Does anyone know where to buy the raw material from? I need 50mm diameter, can't remember the measurement gauge they use... Shore? But I need it tough ??? thanks

 

[HandyAndy]

Security measure

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[TheBig1]

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[HandyAndy]

If you welded something like a double tubular hoop into the door shuts and straight up inside the roof pod and over to the other side, you could cut the entire rear and roof section of the cab off, insert swivel seats and basically turn it into an A class MH..
Wouldn't use the pod for sleeping, just for extra headroom or maybe some roof mounted pockets of some sort

 

[MANGOFORTH]

I've been looking for ages for that!! And you both send a link straight away ?‍

That sounds like a job and a half.... Maybe you can help me with that on the next one?

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[HandyAndy]

Don't mind me. Just dumping a few links in here for future reference

Windows
Walls

 

[MANGOFORTH]

All I am is a dumping spot for you.... Lol

I did always wonder where those windows came from. Have you had a quote on them?

 

[HandyAndy]

Not yet, no point til I start actually designing things. Still changing my mind like the wind at the moment. Unsure at the moment whether a 7.5t will be a suitable base vehicle for a 60mm thick 6/7m hab unit. (From reading a blog on expedition vehicles)

 

[tacr2man]

KCT windows are mega expensive . There are composite panel manufacturers in UK , that will be quite a bit cheaper than Germany , even then they are not cheap . horse box makers are a good point of contact .
HandyAndy are you thinking 7.5 ton 4x4 ?

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Do what I did.... make no plan just jump in and hope for the best ??

My mates got a 4x4 Bedford with similar box you have described. It's really. Small and weights like 11t ??

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[Onemanandhisdog]

This is my favourite large'ish vehicle so far this year, no idea who makes it, but 6 wheel drive and the balcony of my dreams! ? ?

 

[MANGOFORTH]

This is my favourite large'ish vehicle so far this year, no idea who makes it, but 6 wheel drive and the balcony of my dreams! ? ?View attachment 343669

The Mrs wants a balcony.... I keep saying why do I have to spend all that time and money just so we can sit a few feet off the floor ??‍

 

[Campervan_man]

I think you would be better with a spiral staircase and roof top terrace ?

 

[Littleoldman]

When you started this I must admit I was no interested, you have converted me. I would love to do something like this, at my age, 70 next summer I'm too old. I'm enjoying your enthusiasm. my days have 24 hours. How many hours in your day? Great thread.

 

[HandyAndy]

Do what I did.... make no plan just jump in and hope for the best ??

My mates got a 4x4 Bedford with similar box you have described. It's really. Small and weights like 11t ??

Christ!! Is it lead lined to protect from nuclear war or something

The Mrs wants a balcony.... I keep saying why do I have to spend all that time and money just so we can sit a few feet off the floor ??‍

Put some planks on the roof, call it a deck and tell her to shut up

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