Self Build Suppliers

For van #2 index, see HERE There are many suppliers, some specialist and some general. This list will be updated over the next few years, and we’re adding locations on a googlemap so that we can see where they are in case we’re passing. All have showrooms (of sorts) Suppliers, and…

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Van #2 – Gas

We need a van to last for 2-3 months minimum with onboard supplies, and Gas is one of those things that can run out! One way around that issue is with refillable gas, and whilst I loved ours in the old van, I get the feeling its less popular now…

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Design of Van #2

In order to figure out if our plan is realistic, we’ve made a scale model in TinkerCAD with real-size appliances and equipment to see if it fits.  The floorplan is based on a L2H2 Ducato/Citroen/Pergot chassis – but ASSUMES the walls are square, the bulkhead is square, the rear arches…

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Why Van #2 Idea

No doubt, any avid readers (lol!) will be asking, why are we thinking of Van #2 after just building the NV200 campervan – and no doubt assuming its not working, or is wrong, etc etc. So just to clarify 🙂 …. The NV200 was built with a 5 year plan…

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Van #2 Build Index

Research For various reasons, the van #2 build project has been brought forward to 2020 – and this time it will be bigger and better.  It’ll be a good couple of years of research, stealing inspiration, finding products and suppliers.  Its all listed here which may be a good starting…

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Self Build Campervan/Motorhome index

Here is our index page for self-build campervans and motorhomes VAN 2 – Fiat Ducato Sportivo MH2 Van type: Fiat Ducato Sportivo MH2 Year 2020 Type:  Motorhome Brief spec:  Fully winterised, shower room, loo, hob, professional finish, onboard garage for bikes & snowboards Build blog:  CLICK HERE  Van 1 – NV200…

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Van #2 Inspiration

Overview In designing Van #2, we’ve got a couple of years to get it right before we even start.  So, like everyone else, we’re stealing as many ideas as we can from places to see what we like. We’ve designed a layout we think will work, not set in stone,…

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Riga city break

For all pics, see HERE For a change, we decided to hop on a small pre Christmas city break to Riga which is the capital of Latvia.   A place we know nothing about and thought why not!  We booked flights with AirBaltic which is their national carrier and to be…

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