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28th May 2012, 11:49 AM
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Race van conversions/setup thread
Want to buy cheap van. More than likely a ducato end of this year and convert it to sleep 3 (1 double & single) and carry bike so lookin for ideas. What are ye racers usin, maybe post your pics. Will put toilet, cooker, sink & fridge. Looking for advice on electricity etc. can u use a small household fridge etc. interior setup thanks
To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. this is the set up im thinking, fold down double bed, and enough room for bike. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. Last edited by keep 'er lit; 28th May 2012 at 12:07 PM. 
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28th May 2012, 11:52 AM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
And before da buzzie brigade start off
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28th May 2012, 12:05 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
need power inverter to 12V. Stuff like fridge is going to eat the battery,would recommend 2nd battery. I have 2 batteries on my transit as standard, its not a camper van , but I can use it as camper too,occasional stuff like festival or weekend away. Things like toilet I dunno, I think its a waist of space, and a lot of hassle, You would need a truck for all that stuff you think to put in.
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28th May 2012, 12:09 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Originally Posted by MB72
small chemical toilet won't take up too much space. herself gives a hand at mondello for the stunting comps so a toilet is a must im told
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28th May 2012, 12:17 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Wait til the euro finals are over...might get something suitable and cheap that'd already been converted when the hordes of fans return.
To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. Have a converted van, done by Ruddock Racehomes in the UK for a previous owner.Sleeps 3/4 and carries a bike..great for trips away. Has 2 Aux batts to keep all the camper stuff running and electricity hookup.Has fridge,toilet, garage, cooker, grill and sat dish.Put in plenty of insulation too To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. Here's a few inside pics for ideas..The main seat converts to a double bed To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. (Not for sale, just pics from when I got it) To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. Last edited by Enforcer; 28th May 2012 at 12:23 PM.
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28th May 2012, 02:17 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
A friend of mine had an Iveco, The bikes went in the back doors, and there was a platform above the bike area. This platform was a full width sleeping area, accessed from inside.
The front half was the kitchen/dining area -- was a class job.
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28th May 2012, 03:31 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Originally Posted by keep 'er lit
It's a lot of work to convert a van and will prob cost the same in the long run as buying existing motorhome.. You'd be better off buying close to what you require and modifying it for your needs. You cant use a standard fridge as the cooling method is different and probably wouldn't survive vibration on the road and you could only power it when on site unless you pay big money for inverter.
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28th May 2012, 04:40 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
There have been a few nice vans on here recently and if you go to UK for sure you will get a well built race van cheaper and better than trying to convert yourself. Only 50 euro vrt on a van from abroad.
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28th May 2012, 05:02 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Never mind the monies, the fooking hardship of doing one, why would ya bring it on yerself, as the bais say, get one already done and make yer changes mark
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28th May 2012, 05:03 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
sorted 1 problem for ya
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28th May 2012, 05:17 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
well well no one came on here with the "whos for tea". Thats a first. Nice job
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28th May 2012, 05:29 PM
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if you want to convert one into a camper and have it registered as such dont forget to add on the lump of tax theyll charge you on what they say its worth at the end
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28th May 2012, 06:20 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
I think there is a mobile workshop class as well, I think it needs to have a compressor to qualify -- Just something to look into
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#14
28th May 2012, 09:51 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Originally Posted by Enforcer
That's some Fookin job lad, savage
To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. Price of campers are crazy. Have 2 carpenters, a sparky, a plumber and a mechanic in the family so will be able to do it cheaper I reckon To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater.
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28th May 2012, 10:42 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Hi Mate
I was doing van conversions and as one guy mentioned put plenty of insulation in it, also work out were you want to put your sockets and have your wires run to a board and labled, You can get a 12v fridge that will run off a small life sized sex dolls inverter or you can use gas power. Ya can get loads of stuff off ebay to kit it out, Best of luck with it To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater.
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28th May 2012, 10:43 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Originally Posted by keep 'er lit
You just wont listen will ya
To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. You're in for a world of pain To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. Believe me it's not worth it. Anyway they're not that pricey. Took me about 30 secs to find this one. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater.
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#17
28th May 2012, 11:45 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Alot of work converting a campervan.
Me and my dad converted an Iveco Daily a few years ago. It was a great job in the end but alot of time went into it. That sprinter looks like a handy job. Nice and simple.
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28th May 2012, 11:49 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Originally Posted by phil-short
Not any more
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#19
28th May 2012, 11:57 PM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
converted one for a mate few yr back for free to give him a start , needless to say wud never , ever ever do one again , your away wid it , wid the trades in the family if dey will do it for you , its a alot of wrk from insulatin the whole van sheetin it , divide the bike part off , make up a fold up bed wid storage underneath , sink , cooker and then just covered it in cloth , turned out savage but its a hoar of a job and yo want someone who wont let you down and just do it !!!!!!!best of luck wid it .
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29th May 2012, 12:00 AM
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Re: Race van conversions/setup thread
Originally Posted by keep 'er lit
Started the scoops mobile on the 26th December still at it and spent a shit load of money still not quite ready but taking it to the TT next sunday for its maiden voyage its a sprinter will post picks shortly Pm me your email address
Eamo on here and his dad did part of the kit out got a lot of kit from cosy classics in rathcool as said it costs a lot for the kit and heaps of time think twice before you jump in and make sure your base van Is there for the long hall To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater. To view pics on this biker's forum - your post count must be 2 or greater.
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