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{{ProjectInfoBox|project title=Camper Van|status=In Progress|initiator=[[User:St3ffi|Steffi]] und [[User:Mfisch3r|Markus]]|date=When it's done|image=Camper Van.jpg|materials=[[Wood]]|software=}}
{{ProjectInfoBox|project title=Camper Van|status=In Progress|initiator=[[User:St3ffi|Steffi]] und [[User:Mfisch3r|Markus]]|date=May 2021 (started November 2020)|image=Camper Van.jpg|materials=[[Wood]]|software=}}


== Motivation ==
== Motivation ==


== Planning a Camper Van ==
== 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 ===
=== Vehicle Types ===
There are a lot of options but basically 3 types are relevant:
# 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.
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 ===
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 ===
=== 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 ===
=== Insurance and Registration ===


=== Plan your Build ===
=== Plan your Build ===
<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:Layout on Paper.jpg|Testing the layout on paper is a very easy way
File:Layout Testing.jpg|Layout testing in the van is the second step. Simply use masking tape
</gallery>


=== Tools you will need ===
=== Tools you will need ===
Probably at least:
* [[Plunge Saw]]
* [[Drills]]
* [[Chop Saw]]
* [[Table Saw]]
* [[Belt Sander]]
* [[Handheld Router]]
* [[Router Table]]


=== Stuff you have to buy ===
=== Stuff you have to buy ===
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=== Insulation ===
=== Insulation ===
<gallery mode="slideshow">
File:Floor-insulation3.jpg| as
File:Floor-insulation2.jpg| as
File:Floor insulation.jpg| as
File:Floor-insulation.jpg| as
File:Dividing wall insulation.jpg| as
File:Insulation-cord-hack.jpg| as
</gallery>


=== Setting up the Floor ===
=== Setting up the Floor ===
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=== Electrics ===
=== Electrics ===
==== Calculating Cables ====


==== Lighting ====
==== Lighting ====


==== Solar System ====
==== Solar System ====
==== Inverter ====
=== Ceiling ===

Revision as of 20:43, 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

Tools you will need

Probably at least:

Stuff you have to buy

Building the Camper Van

Clean-up and Rust Prevention

Insulation

Setting up the Floor

Windows

Roof Windows with and without Fan

Side Window

Electrics

Calculating Cables

Lighting

Solar System

Inverter

Ceiling