The Big Lorry to Camper Conversion

[MANGOFORTH]

Well we are officially full timers. First meal in the caravan... Pizza.... Bit late but its been a busy weekend.

Big massive thank you to those generous people who helped make this happen.

 

[Fraggle 22]

Just like my Mrs ? I'm one of the few men that doesn't get moaned at for spending money on tools!

Well we are officially full timers. First meal in the caravan... Pizza.... Bit late but its been a busy weekend.

Big massive thank you to those generous people who helped make this happen.

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Well done. What an amazing thing to do. Wish you both much fun and happiness in it.

 

[Mhambi]

MANGOFORTH Hey Bud, hows the first week and a bit been in the caravan? Any pointers that you have noticed that you need to do before moving into your Van?

 

[MANGOFORTH]

MANGOFORTH Hey Bud, hows the first week and a bit been in the caravan? Any pointers that you have noticed that you need to do before moving into your Van?

Yup all good mate thanks!

Yes i have had a few lessons already

1. Dont cook large pizzas in a small gas oven. One side gets very burnt.

2. Get as big a water tank as possible, we are being as responsible as possible to make it last but it still dissappears at an alarming rate.

3. If you 6'7" wearing a helmet it advisable. Luckily my truck is 2.3 meters tall inside.

4. Poo at garages. That also fills up pretty quickly .

5. If your a proper Itinerant like me, and turns out have no access to water. Take a set of molegrips to the petrol station so you don't have to hold the lever down on the water hose the whole time.

6. Get your Mrs to throw half her wardrobe away!! But she did discover that if you roll cloths up rather than fold them. You can fit twice as much in the same space. Pretty surprising.

7. Definitely have an allocated space for taking muddy shoes off. If you don't have an awning it's a pain trying to walk in and take your boots off, without getting either a wet sock or a muddy floor.


Other than that not really.

Life is pretty good atm!

 

[Mark and Mindy]

6. Get your Mrs to throw half her wardrobe away!! But she did discover that if you roll cloths up rather than fold them. You can fit twice as much in the same space. Pretty surprising.

We use packing cubes for clothes, that way they can be easily stored in the overhead lockers and there's no risk of clothes falling out on your head whenever the locker is opened. Everything is rolled and I can get a lot more in a cube than if they were just folded.

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[Mhambi]

Great Advice thanks, A few very interesting points. It makes me happy that Ive gone for a 450lt water tank and the Incinerator toilet. No issues with emptying constantly.

 

[Manic]

Poo at garages. That also fills up pretty quickly .

Don’t put paper in it, that help not fill cassette as quickly.
we have a small bin we put a nappy sack in, they are scented.

 

[MANGOFORTH]

We use packing cubes for clothes, that way they can be easily stored in the overhead lockers and there's no risk of clothes falling out on your head whenever the locker is opened. Everything is rolled and I can get a lot more in a cube than if they were just folded.

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We have a lorry body half full with vacuum packed clothes... Split into seasons.... And then there's the ones she wears regularly.... She's just needs to bin some lol

 

[Bagofsand]

Happy days living the dream, just remember all the cash you are saving.

 

[Mhambi]

Hey Bud, Hows the build coming along? Havent seen any updates and its been nearly a month. Im starting to have withdrawl symptoms.

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[MANGOFORTH]

Haha haven't made any progress. Really. Mrs has painted the walls with a primer and undercoat. But I've got health issues going. Just about going to work but haven't got the energy to do anything else

Hoping to be in full swing soon

How's yours going?

 

[Mhambi]

Haha haven't made any progress. Really. Mrs has painted the walls with a primer and undercoat. But I've got health issues going. Just about going to work but haven't got the energy to do anything else

Hoping to be in full swing soon

How's yours going?

Shame Man, Hope you feel better soon. It must be something in the air. I've also been a bit demotivated lately, But I do need to get my ass into gear as time is drawing near. We plan to be on the road beginning Sept.

 

[Happy Jim]

Haha haven't made any progress. Really. Mrs has painted the walls with a primer and undercoat. But I've got health issues going. Just about going to work but haven't got the energy to do anything else

Hoping to be in full swing soon

How's yours going?

Better check what your better half has been up to then - seems she’s cutting holes in your roof

Jim

 

[MANGOFORTH]

Better check what your better half has been up to then - seems she’s cutting holes in your roof

Jim

Haha nah she's got a backlog of photos.

 

[gus-lopez]

I've got health issues going. Just about going to work but haven't got the energy to do anything else

Sorry to hear that & I hope you are soon on the mend.

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[3DOM]

Great thread, just read it all from the beginning.
I admire your skills and attitude. Good luck to you and your other half

 

[Just smiffy]

How’s it going MANGOFORTH .... we haven’t heard from you for a while....hope all is good and your getting on with the conversion...

 

[Rob Hammond]

How’s it going MANGOFORTH .... we haven’t heard from you for a while....hope all is good and your getting on with the conversion...

Was thinking the same .

 

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MANGOFORTH is now showing as a ‘free member’ ...

 

[Minxy]

MANGOFORTH is now showing as a ‘free member’ ...

Bummer, he hasn't put a shilling in the meter! I wonder if we're allowed to 'donate' to his membership fund?

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[Northernraider]

Did anyone check to see if MANGOFORTH was ok ?

Just his last few posts said he was unwell and then he dissapeared ....

Would have liked to see his finished build


Also what happened to kaasbrodjie? ....hes now deleted member

 

[Langtoftlad]

Did anyone check to see if MANGOFORTH was ok ?

Just his last few posts said he was unwell and then he dissapeared ....

Would have liked to see his finished build


Also what happened to kaasbrodjie? ....hes now deleted member

Think he [mangoforth] still posts occasionally on Instagram... "the_outlander_diaries"
Last post was building kitchen cabinets... they are very green!

 

[Mhambi]

We made it to Italy, . Was a mad dash through France only stopping twice to fill up. Tolls are a huge expense but had to use the tolls to minimise the time travelled in France. We are currently in Susa and planning to head south to the coast over the next few days. To be honest im loving being in the Alps temps still in the lower twenties.