brodie
Free Member
Hi all
Hope everyone is keeping well.
Been a while.....again, sorry!! Last time I was on I was talking about our plans to do a self build panel van conversion. We are currently motorhome-less and it has proved a lot harder than what we thought!!
Plans have now changed, as they do. We are still going to do a conversion but not on the scale we first thought. It's going to be our VW SWB Transporter which we convert.
We've already got the vehicle as my husband is self employed and he is ready for a new work van. I thought it seems silly to sell it when could make use of it (and make a profit when we sell). It's not the ideal size as there are 5 of us but it will have to be a compromise.
We are going to be moving twice in the next 2 years or so as we do a self build house, so it seems perfect sense and more realistic to get the adventures back and family time but without the massive financial outlay.
My hubby will be doing some of the work like cutting the windows etc but we will be using a conversion company for the cabinetry as time really is of the essence to be able to get on the road asap and start enjoying some quality family time with the kids!! I am a little sad that we wont be able to use the aires in France but i'll take what I can I this moment in time!
I wish we had taken more notice of the VW conversions now at the NEC......
I would be grateful for any tips/advice, any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Hope everyone is keeping well.
Been a while.....again, sorry!! Last time I was on I was talking about our plans to do a self build panel van conversion. We are currently motorhome-less and it has proved a lot harder than what we thought!!
Plans have now changed, as they do. We are still going to do a conversion but not on the scale we first thought. It's going to be our VW SWB Transporter which we convert.
We've already got the vehicle as my husband is self employed and he is ready for a new work van. I thought it seems silly to sell it when could make use of it (and make a profit when we sell). It's not the ideal size as there are 5 of us but it will have to be a compromise.
We are going to be moving twice in the next 2 years or so as we do a self build house, so it seems perfect sense and more realistic to get the adventures back and family time but without the massive financial outlay.
My hubby will be doing some of the work like cutting the windows etc but we will be using a conversion company for the cabinetry as time really is of the essence to be able to get on the road asap and start enjoying some quality family time with the kids!! I am a little sad that we wont be able to use the aires in France but i'll take what I can I this moment in time!
I wish we had taken more notice of the VW conversions now at the NEC......
I would be grateful for any tips/advice, any recommendations greatly appreciated.
Thanks