VW hightop self build

[Webbah_in_Switzerland]

Just curious, it doesn't look like you are doing much for insulation of the van that I can see in the photos. No concerns there or not planning much in the winter months?

 

[The Blue Merle]

Just curious, it doesn't look like you are doing much for insulation of the van that I can see in the photos. No concerns there or not planning much in the winter months?

No insulation on floor, will do the same as I did with joker and top the floor with the yoga/garage foam square tiles. (Similar to the back wall of garage).
Will be putting a bit in sides mainly silver foil and cork on roof. Spent 4winters in joker in germany/Switzerland/Scottish winters and coped just fine.
The key is ventilation, good warm gear. All these YouTubers haven’t a clue.

Need the van ready asap, got time on my side to get it ready for winter. So no heater or leisure bats yet.
Just need the basic frame/bones until funds allow me to splash out.

 

[The Blue Merle]

Best YouTubers have got to be kinging it, just been watching some of there old stuff.
Light hearted entertainment, don’t think I’ve ever seen them moan like lots do.
Other fav is itchy boots.
So lots of good YouTubers too, if anyone wants something to watch

 

[wildslammer22]

Best YouTubers have got to be kinging it, just been watching some of there old stuff.
Light hearted entertainment, don’t think I’ve ever seen them moan like lots do.
Other fav is itchy boots.
So lots of good YouTubers too, if anyone wants something to watch

True Blue Travellers are good for van/truck builds - they do a great job, are quite creative and don’t take themselves too seriously on their travels. Beware though if nudity isn’t your thing I like Next Meridien Expedition & Eva Zubek for adventure travel.

 

[The Blue Merle]

True Blue Travellers are good for van/truck builds - they do a great job, are quite creative and don’t take themselves too seriously on their travels. Beware though if nudity isn’t your thing I like Next Meridien Expedition & Eva Zubek for adventure travel.

That Eva should step into David Attenborough shoes if he ever retires! She’s amazing presenter, to good for YouTube

 

[The Blue Merle]

Bit more progress, there’s going to be a laundry shoot & recycling bin into the garage from main habituation area.

 

[The Blue Merle]

Finally wind deflectors arrived and now fitted (stock issues).

 

[The Blue Merle]

Few more jobs taking shape.
Have started the roof bed and was going to do it similar to the joker. It will pull out but access is going to be through a hole in middle of bed (trap).
Joker was always fun and games getting up and down especially when there’s two of you

 

[The Blue Merle]

Finally getting camping time in the van, still basic set up. Local in cairngorms.
No 12v, heater, running water, or windows yet!
Have a 20L &10L bottles for water, only have watch and phone to charge so just do that when driving.
String battery lights and battery radio.

 

[The Blue Merle]

New addition to van, Trobolo compost loo.
Been using it for 4 days now, way better than a chem!
They all seem to be a lot of money for what they are, but the trobolo is one of the cheaper.
Will fit in a Cali too.

 

[The Blue Merle]

So not all build finally had 12 days away in part built camper. All off grid around Scotland, some gorgeous weather too! Managed a couple of cool hikes too.

 

[wildslammer22]

So not all build finally had 12 days away in part built camper. All off grid around Scotland, some gorgeous weather too! Managed a couple of cool hikes too.View attachment 124217View attachment 124218View attachment 124219View attachment 124220View attachment 124221View attachment 124222View attachment 124223

The factory high top looks much cleaner than the riemo ones IMO.

Cairngorms looking stunning as ever.


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[The Blue Merle]

The factory high top looks much cleaner than the riemo ones IMO.

Cairngorms looking stunning as ever.


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Pics are mainly around loch Tay, Ben lawers nature reserve, killin.
Stunning spot, YouTubers will be there at some point. See they are already adverting River Spey, one of my quiet spots

 

[wildslammer22]

Pics are mainly around loch Tay, Ben lawers nature reserve, killin.
Stunning spot, YouTubers will be there at some point. See they are already adverting River Spey, one of my quiet spots

I have a few bottles of mostly Spey water in my drinks cabinet


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[The Blue Merle]

The factory high top looks much cleaner than the riemo ones IMO.

Cairngorms looking stunning as ever.


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I call it the ice cream van at the moment!
Low roof Ts look way nicer, but needed hightop and will look better in time.
Amazed how many VW campers wave at me in basic trim van (no windows/graphics etc).

 

[wildslammer22]

I call it the ice cream van at the moment!
Low roof Ts look way nicer, but needed hightop and will look better in time.
Amazed how many VW campers wave at me in basic trim van (no windows/graphics etc).

Are you planning on putting Joker style windows in the high top roof?


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[The Blue Merle]

Are you planning on putting Joker style windows in the high top roof?


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Undecided at the moment, have a skylight I’m hoping to fit this week.
Once that’s in I will see what extra light or ventilation is needed.

 

[The Blue Merle]

To make life easier on next camping trip, until I sort leisure bats.
Only tend to us 12v stuff so should be perfect and can use on hikes/tent campouts.

 

[The Blue Merle]

Skylight in and what a difference starting to feel like a camper!

 

[kurienp]

To make life easier on next camping trip, until I sort leisure bats.
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My son is building a van for himself on an old ford transit chassis and rather than mess around building circuits, advised him to get an ecoflow. Everything is compact now and powered from the ecoflow which itself is charged from the engine. Neat solution to have a Jackery.

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[Van Diesel VW]

My son is building a van for himself on an old ford transit chassis and rather than mess around building circuits, advised him to get an ecoflow. Everything is compact now and powered from the ecoflow which itself is charged from the engine. Neat solution to have a Jackery.

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Not cheap, but Clayton Power worth a look, for self builds.

 

[The Blue Merle]

Floor done

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Not cheap, but Clayton Power worth a look, for self builds.

I used these guys when I did some work on my old T4, they cover most things:

https://www.rayneautomotive.co.uk/full-wiring-kits

 

[wildslammer22]

Not cheap, but Clayton Power worth a look, for self builds.

Was going to suggest the same


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