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a vital point is that a van build is a continuous problem solving exercise and will keep your brain thoroughly stimulated !

i fixed the monitor to the back of the sun visor , just flip it down when i need it and hides it from thieving scrotes alternatively , how much is your windscreen excess ? just put a hammer to it and get a new , bracket free windscreen next day

that's a nice thought ,cheers Phil

i've built a lot of vans . i've pretty much packed it in the last 2 years as my body is saying no. but, did a few in my sixties and find that the amount of time you spend stepping in and out of the van, and time spent on your knees is the killer. so i recommend having a second set of tools in...

on buses i've done i've found the windows too big generally , so i'd normally leave the ones nearest the front, then sheet over the rest. making a batten frame is easy , and you can put smaller windows where you choose to have them. and glass is pretty heavy too. much better ,i think , to have...

yes , fair bit of unnecessary weight there, including the floor and walls. 6mm ply is plenty strong enough really, though i can see how someone might consider chipboard units have you tried reverse-cut jigsaw blades , they make following a line a doddle .

my last van had a painted matchboard ceiling, latest one is oiled. ends of the boards tuck behind the headliner. usually have a second cab ceiling just above sun visors to form a bedding cupboard

well done her , that matchboarding moves like John Travolta given half a chance !

did you seal it both sides and ends ?

i'm not saying that these fridges use excessive gas, but i can't see a good reason to waste gas having a fridge on 24/7. for that matter i think water heaters are a waste of money too , except the instantaneous type with no pilot jet. not really impressed with blown air gas heaters either. maybe...

that's nearly half a pound of gas daily in old money. when living in a van , using the fridge doubled the cost of gas , so we stopped using it

pm your address i'll try and send it tomorrow , the hinge is free , just send the postage ta

just spent too long trying to find the price to post a tube- somewhere between 6 and 30 quid . they don't make it easy . see what you can find out

just had a look - 1 bit 98 cms long , next bit 78

how long ? not sure what i've got mind, allow 6 cms for ends

if you can't get any give me a shout

it looks like standard caravan fitting . if so ,a caravan shop , a breakers like the one in Blenaevon , or i've got some knocking about

you might be on pilot /low ,take the front off and find the little glass window to see how much flame there is

6 grand is plenty for a self build ,assuming you either do what Chris says and buy a caravan, the best bet , or keep looking on gumtree or ebay to get what you need secondhand. i too consider using caravan furniture a no-no, but all the bits and pieces will save thousands. my sprinter cost me...

to make it clear , it'a non-drying sealant , not an adhesive