Entries Tagged as 'DIY motorhome conversions'

New: Self-Build Motorhome Conversion Review & Parts Guide

August 16th, 2010 · No Comments · DIY motorhome conversions

I’ve just published two new articles; a review of my self-build motorhome after 13 weeks away and a guide to all of the parts I used in the conversion.

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My DIY Motorhome Conversion Reviewed – After 13 Weeks Away and 25,000 Miles

July 26th, 2010 · 8 Comments · DIY motorhome conversions

A review of my self-build conversion, which is now 18 months old and in that time we’ve spent 13 weeks away and driven 25,000 miles in total – so have the conversion (and the van) stood up to regular use?

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Converting & Restoring Old Motorhomes – Here’s Someone Who Can!

December 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · DIY motorhome conversions

A diary of the conversion of an old Mercedes 307D van to a motorhome plus an account of the restoration of a Mk1 Ford Transit Camper.

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Tags:classic campers·Ford Transit Mk1·Mercedes 307D·old motorhomes

Motorhome Conversion Using A Donor Caravan

November 28th, 2009 · No Comments · DIY motorhome conversions

Using a donor caravan as the basis for a motorhome conversion can save huge amounts of money and provide a good quality finish – if you can make it fit.

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How To Repaint Your Van Without Respraying It

November 9th, 2009 · No Comments · DIY motorhome conversions

How to repaint your van with a roller – not spray paint – and achieve a top quality, smooth, glossy finish.

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Tags:painting a motorhome·repainting vans·Rustoleum

DIY Motorhomes – How To Build A Campervan on a Budget

October 23rd, 2007 · 5 Comments · DIY motorhome conversions

Although nothing beats a professionally-converted motorhome for comfort or ease of use, there is no escaping the fact they are expensive beasts.

I certainly started off (and still use) a home-converted van, and I came across this story the other day, which provides a well-illustrated guide to a slightly unconventional motorhome conversion.

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