Refrigerated van

[southad]

Hi Guys
I’m looking at converting a panel van to a camper. After watching some videos online there is quite a bit of emphasis on insulation and I was wondering has anyone tried to convert a refrigeration van? Obviously removing the refrigerator but the insulation’s all there? Thanks in advance.

 

[Badknee]

Hi Guys
I’m looking at converting a panel van to a camper. After watching some videos online there is quite a bit of emphasis on insulation and I was wondering has anyone tried to convert a refrigeration van? Obviously removing the refrigerator but the insulation’s all there? Thanks in advance.

gus-lopez may be able to answer that for you. Oh and welcome.

 

[Minxy]

Hi southad, welcome ot the fun house!

There are some threads on here already about the pros/cons of this, and someone has done it too so use the search facility (top right) and have a shuftie, the general consensus seems to be that the insulation may be hiding issues especially at floor area due to water which has got trapped between it and the base and thus encouraged rust to set in, so if you do go down this route you need to check this out carefully.

 

[Tombola]

But on the bright side your air con will be bang on

 

[donkey]

Hi

I remember a refrigerated vehicle which was exhibiting very poor fuel consumption, heavy tyre wear and poor engine performance. Following some detailed investigation it was decided to weigh the vehicle. Empty it was a tonne overweight. After much scratching of heads some bright spark drilled a small hole at the base of one of the side panels. The water was still draining an hour later. Basically, due to a small damaged area in the insulation, the insulated panels had filled up with water.

Just saying

Geoff

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[Lucky]

Coachnuilt supermarket delivery vans, many of which are Mercedes based, might be another option.

 

[Lucky]

Supermarket vans do tend to be relatively narrow, which some will like, other less so.

 

[southad]

Thanks for the advice. At least with a “bare” panel van you can see what you’re doing.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Latest base for conversion that is driving around my area is a ex G4S prison van, 4 square windows on each side and single rear door. Not my cup of tea

 

[Minxy]

Also consider ambulances as more modern ones have better insulation and also lots of the electrics/heating kit in them that you can utilise to save starting from scratch.

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[deleted79651]

Latest base for conversion that is driving around my area is a ex G4S prison van, 4 square windows on each side and single rear door. Not my cup of tea

Past its Cell by Date?

Steve

 

[Despicable]

You may find that while the external dimensions are the same as other vans, a refrigerated one will be quite narrow inside due to the insulation. The cab will be separate from the rear compartment, unless you punch a hole connecting the two areas. Plus, putting plastic windows into the sides may present a problem as the walls are thicker than usual.