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it’s no small undertaking, starting a new build…. But so rewarding. I waiting for a guy who builds bespoke vans to give me a quote on having a van built by him. probably just out of curiosity, as I’m pretty sure I’m going to do it myself now, after I had a look at one of his builds and...

It’s a shame that nobody builds a van big enough for our requirements. That’s why I’ve decided to go down the Luton route! I’d happily have a sprinter / crafter / or man. Although they are much rarer in over 3.5ton range. So Iveco is the front runner. 👍

Yep they’re certainly ugly looking campers… can’t argue with that but I’ve got a plan!! I’m going to try to reduce the hight as much as sensible change the rear end and with doors windows stickers/graphics etc hopefully I can build a swan 🤷🏼‍♂️ Watch this space 😉

Haha Phil. You definitely love the Masters, I’m 57 now so hopefully I’ve got about 10 years before my 7.5ton license goes! So this van will probably be my last self built. That’s why I’m being so picky. Thanks for your comments as they always give me food for thought.

I’d love to buy a new chassis cowl & have a box built to my plains. I would happily do the inside but I’d have no idea what the cost would be!

I’ve been reading a few reviews on the iveco’s 8 speed auto gearbox. The Hi-matic box is made by ZF & is used in a lot of vehicles. Apparently it’s the same box BMW & Lamborghini use! According to the reviews it’s more fuel efficient than there manual 6 speed box, & is being chosen by fleet...

Hi Mark. Yes, I have looked at the Fuso Mitsubishi canter, which are supported by Mercedes service stations and used all over Europe. however I really want to be able to walk between the cab & the habitations area so a tipping cab is out of the question…. I have a wish list that I’m loathed...

Thanks again Phil. TBH, it’s payload that concerns me the most. We definitely like off grid camping, our limiting factor has always been water capacity, in our other van. So we‘d like to fit big tanks this time. We don’t have to fill them all the time but it’s really nice to have the ability...

I sold ours through Facebook marketplace! There’s no costs involved with that.

Yes Phil. i‘m very open to a low loader as you say there great for space and looks. However I’ve not been able to find much above 3.5 ton. I’d struggle to build a fairly large camper under that with any payload! cheers Darren.

My main issue with a lorry/truck is they don’t look very Motorhomey!!! (if that’s a word) & this can cause its own problems. I know a luton can also be an ugly block but I’m sure I can disguise it enough to have some kerb appeal. I test drove a Iveco Daily 72c Luton the other day and was...

Hi mark. we had it advertised at 25k for about 2/3 months but only 2 people came to see it! ( We weren’t really sure that selling it was what we wanted so I wasn’t motivated to reduce the price! ) The First person wanted it but couldn’t raise the money & the second people bought it. I dropped...

I’m a fussy git ! That’s to big I really don’t want a lorry… but a very clean & good price truck. 👍

Morning guys.. FWD wouldn’t be a deal breaker but luckily most of the over 3.5 ton vehicles are RWD. Yes the Iveco Daily is definitely the front runner the van body’s are slightly to narrow, so I’m probably going to end up with a luton! Which would be way to high....I’m guessing it’s...

We had some fantastic trips away in the old Mercedes & she was just about perfect for the two of us and the dog, & of course we learned a lot too. I’ve taken early retirement now, and have the time to do another conversion, so I’ve been looking around for the right vehicle. not as easy as I...

Hi, these older T1/2 are fantastic mechanically, the engines are what Mercedes built their million mile reputation on! The manual gearbox is also bulletproof. Luckily they are built on a super strong ladder chassis which lasts forever! However the body work is shocking the tin work just rots...

Batteries...... I’ll get shot down in flames. I’m sure for saying this BUT... Batteries lead acid anyway, there’s no difference in a starting battery and a leisure battery apart from the sticker on the case! We bought 4 of the same batteries from eBay I put two on as starter batteries and...

Well.... the number plate was made by a dvla registered company only making legal number plates. So guess it must be ok! Anyway it passes the mot and we got it back from the painters 4 days before we left.... I’ve not had time to get on here as it’s been a complete rush to get loaded up and...

Belt and braces for me too. Always nuts and bolts as well as the sticky stuff.

Have you thought about fitting yacht deck hatches as roof lights, they are built very strong ( you can walk on them ) the motorhome plastic type are set flimsy and crack quite easily.