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<noinclude>
== Motivation ==
Inform others about your [[Projects|project]] in a compact overview!


== Documentation ==
== Planning a Camper Van ==
To use this template, simply copy this code into your page and enter the relevant parameters:
Planning is a very important part of the process. You will buy a car, you will use it for some time and you have to live with all the decision you make. So take your time and think twice before building or buying the wrong stuff.  
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Default values for some parameters exist, but will only be used if the entire line is omitted. For example, <code>|image=</code> leads to no image being displayed while not entering the image parameter at all will lead to the default image (light bulb) being displayed. Please make use of the "Show preview" button and it should be clear.


If you had/have helpers with your project, you can use the <code>team</code> value to give them credit. Try using [[Template:HelpNeeded]] here to find collaborators! If you delete it or leave it empty, that field is not displayed at all.
=== Vehicle Types ===
There are a lot of options but basically 3 types are relevant:


The <code>software</code>, <code>materials</code> and <code>tools</code> value behaves this way as well since some projects are realized with tools and materials but others are done mostly digitally.
# Small transporters like Defender 110 or Volkswagen TX (where x is a number between 1 and 7) or Volkswagen Caddy or Volkswagen Sharan or something similar by any other manufacturer. You cannot stand upright in those vehicles except you install something like a roof tent.
# Medium transporters like Mercedes Sprinter, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper. You can buy those cars in different sizes. Typically the names are like L1H1 (Length 1 and Height 1) which is the smallest option with a loading space of 2,67m (length) x 1,87m (width) x 1,66m (height) (Fiat Ducato) and L5H3 which is the largest option with a loading space of 4,07m (length) x 1,87m (width) x 2,17m (height). So there may be vehicles in which you are easily able to stand upright.
# Large Transporters like Renault TRM 2000,  Mercedes Unimog 404 or 1300L or any other really big vehicle. You will almost always need a special driver license in germany for those cars.  


== [[Semantic MediaWiki]] ==
Once you make up your mind you will have to decide between a fairly new vehicle or an oldtimer. We bought Peugeot Boxer L2H2 from 2016 which was in a good condition and is not that big. We still want to drive on small streets leading to nice mountains.
The content you enter for "date" can be queried under [[Property:ProjectDate]].


== Bugs/Future Development ==
=== The Layout ===
* selection instead of free text: status= planned/in progress/finished?
The layout is very essential for your build. Our build has a fixed bed. A very good video with all pros and cons for fixed bed vs dinette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz1fBVYK_2c&ab_channel=VanlifeSagas


== Template Parameters ==
=== Finding and Buying a Vehicle ===
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Often you can find a van like a Peugeot Boxer from electricians or other craftsman. Typically you need to search in the news paper, mobile.de, autoscout24.de etc.
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"description": "Provide information about a project you have built.",
Beware: Try to buy your used car from a official dealer or from a private person. Used-car dealers often do not have any clue about the car and its condition. Sometimes they will even deny you the implied warranty. They just wanna earn quick money.
"params": {
 
"project title": {
We bought our van from a official Peugeot dealer. We even got a one year guarantee in Europe. 
"label": "The name of your project",
 
"type": "string",
=== Insurance and Registration ===
"required": true,
 
"description": "The name of your project",
=== Plan your Build ===
"default": "Unnamed Project"
<gallery mode="slideshow">
},
File:Layout on Paper.jpg|Testing the layout on paper is a very easy way
"image": {
File:Layout Testing.jpg|Layout testing in the van is the second step. Simply use masking tape
"label": "An image for your project (example.jpg)",
</gallery>
"type": "wiki-file-name",
 
"required": false,
=== Tools you will need ===
"description": "The file name of the image which represents your project the best. This might be printed on our [[Project Wall]]",
Probably at least:
"suggested": true
* [[Plunge Saw]]
},
* [[Drills]]
"status": {
* [[Chop Saw]]
"label": "Status of your project",
* [[Table Saw]]
"type": "string",
* [[Belt Sander]]
"required": false,
* [[Handheld Router]]
"description": "The current release status of your project",
* [[Router Table]]
"default": "planned",
 
"suggested": true
=== Stuff you have to buy ===
},
#
"date": {
 
"label": "The release date of your project",
==Building the Camper Van==
"type": "date",
 
"required": false,
=== Clean-up and Rust Prevention ===
"description": "The date on which your project has been finished. Will be assigned to Property:ProjectDate and thus be searchable within [[Semantic MediaWiki]]."
 
},
=== Insulation ===
"initiator": {
<gallery mode="slideshow">
"label": "Who initiated your project?",
File:Floor-insulation3.jpg| as
"type": "string",
File:Floor-insulation2.jpg| as
"required": false,
File:Floor insulation.jpg| as
"description": "The user page or name of the person who initiated the project.",
File:Floor-insulation.jpg| as
"default": "who maintains it?",
File:Dividing wall insulation.jpg| as
"suggested": true
File:Insulation-cord-hack.jpg| as  
},
</gallery>
"team": {
 
"label": "The team helping with your project.",
=== Setting up the Floor ===
"type": "string",
 
"required": false
=== Windows ===
},
 
"materials": {
==== Roof Windows with and without Fan ====
"label": "Materials you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
 
"type": "string",
==== Side Window ====
"required": false,
 
"description": "A list of materials you have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links ([[Material]])"
=== Electrics ===
},
 
"tools": {
==== Calculating Cables ====
"label": "Tools you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
 
"type": "string",
==== Lighting ====
"required": false,
 
"description": "A list of tools you have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links ([[Tools]])"
==== Solar System ====
},
 
"software": {
==== Inverter ====
"label": "Software you have used (wiki links, if possible).",
 
"type": "string",
=== Ceiling ===
"required": false,
"description": "A list of softwareyou have used in your project. Please provide them as wiki links ([[Software]])"
},
"cost": {
"label": "Costs of your project",
"type": "string",
"required": false,
"description": "An estimate of the cost to be expected if someone wants to recreate your project."
}
}
}
</templatedata>
</noinclude>

Revision as of 21:43, 3 January 2021

ProjectInfoBox

Camper Van

Camper Van.jpg
Status: In Progress
Release Date: May 2021 (started November 2020)
Initiator: Steffi und Markus
Materials Used: Wood


Motivation

Planning a Camper Van

Planning is a very important part of the process. You will buy a car, you will use it for some time and you have to live with all the decision you make. So take your time and think twice before building or buying the wrong stuff.

Vehicle Types

There are a lot of options but basically 3 types are relevant:

  1. Small transporters like Defender 110 or Volkswagen TX (where x is a number between 1 and 7) or Volkswagen Caddy or Volkswagen Sharan or something similar by any other manufacturer. You cannot stand upright in those vehicles except you install something like a roof tent.
  2. Medium transporters like Mercedes Sprinter, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer, Citroen Jumper. You can buy those cars in different sizes. Typically the names are like L1H1 (Length 1 and Height 1) which is the smallest option with a loading space of 2,67m (length) x 1,87m (width) x 1,66m (height) (Fiat Ducato) and L5H3 which is the largest option with a loading space of 4,07m (length) x 1,87m (width) x 2,17m (height). So there may be vehicles in which you are easily able to stand upright.
  3. Large Transporters like Renault TRM 2000, Mercedes Unimog 404 or 1300L or any other really big vehicle. You will almost always need a special driver license in germany for those cars.

Once you make up your mind you will have to decide between a fairly new vehicle or an oldtimer. We bought Peugeot Boxer L2H2 from 2016 which was in a good condition and is not that big. We still want to drive on small streets leading to nice mountains.

The Layout

The layout is very essential for your build. Our build has a fixed bed. A very good video with all pros and cons for fixed bed vs dinette: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz1fBVYK_2c&ab_channel=VanlifeSagas

Finding and Buying a Vehicle

Often you can find a van like a Peugeot Boxer from electricians or other craftsman. Typically you need to search in the news paper, mobile.de, autoscout24.de etc.

Beware: Try to buy your used car from a official dealer or from a private person. Used-car dealers often do not have any clue about the car and its condition. Sometimes they will even deny you the implied warranty. They just wanna earn quick money.

We bought our van from a official Peugeot dealer. We even got a one year guarantee in Europe.

Insurance and Registration

Plan your Build

  • Testing the layout on paper is a very easy way

    Testing the layout on paper is a very easy way

  • Layout testing in the van is the second step. Simply use masking tape

    Layout testing in the van is the second step. Simply use masking tape

Tools you will need

Probably at least:

Stuff you have to buy

Building the Camper Van

Clean-up and Rust Prevention

Insulation

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    as

  • as

    as

  • as

    as

  • as

    as

  • as

    as

  • as

    as

Setting up the Floor

Windows

Roof Windows with and without Fan

Side Window

Electrics

Calculating Cables

Lighting

Solar System

Inverter

Ceiling

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