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 point for someone else!
- Why another new van?! Whats wrong with the NV200?
- Final Design and Spec/
- Budget / Costs
- Week 2 update
- Week 5 update
- Week 8 update
- Week 11 update
- Week 14 update
How To / Tips for Various bits
Here we’ll cover specific tips and guides for common tasks that may be useful
- DIY edge banding (PVC edging) on lightweight ply
- How to fit air suspension on X250/X290 Ducato/Boxer/Relay
- How to fit electric step on X250/X290 Ducato/Boxer/Relay
- Removing headlining and insulating above cab
- How to make/fit custom roof rack for awning/solar panels
- Seating and Sleeping layouts
Build Details
- Base Van Spec
- Insulation
- Furniture
- Ceiling
- Garage
- Water System
- Electric grey waste dump valve
- 240v
- 12v, batteries, solar, internals
- Lighting
- Gas
- Heating (diesel and electric)
- Windows & Rooflights
- Bathroom
Love the layout and design – particularly like the Sketchup vehicle base – where did you get this from?
Is it possible to get the base sketchup project to start our design? 🙂
Hi.
The base van is in Sketchup libary – so see https://3dwarehouse.sketchup.com/search/?q=ducato – I just picked one, deleted everything inside, and started from scratch. I did check the dimensions!
I’ve never used Sketchup before, so took me a day or two to create the model and then fine tune it from there. Good luck