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Campy Van

Installing a Dometic Heki Midi skylight

by Mumonthebrink 1 Comment

The ambulance came with a small skylight. It was an opaque one that looked fairly dirty, but functioned well and seemed to be waterproof.  However on closer inspection it was all but fine: At first glance it looked like leaves were stuck to the top, but this turner out to be a bodged repair job with fibre glass smeared over the fixings. It was only when we went on the roof that … [Read more...] about Installing a Dometic Heki Midi skylight

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Campervan Insulation with closed cell matting

by Mumonthebrink 5 Comments

The ambulance came panelled and insulated.  Sadly, the old insulation we had in Campy Van- rockwool haphazardly shoved in behind panels- was inadequate and prone to condensation. It needed attention if we were to enjoy using the van in more extreme temperatures.  Therefore the insulation has actually been the main reason (besides the excess weight) for stripping … [Read more...] about Campervan Insulation with closed cell matting

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Campy Van- further deconstruction and back to barebones

by Mumonthebrink 6 Comments

It feels like I've made so little progress on the campervan conversion, yet I have: I now have a more or less blank canvas. To get this far has meant some repairs to our 7 year old Peugeot Boxer- a new exhaust, a new passenger window raising mechanism and we still need a new EGR valve. After taking out the bits wall and floor panelling there was LOTS of mastic removal and … [Read more...] about Campy Van- further deconstruction and back to barebones

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Campervan Conversion: How to loose 500kg or 1100lb in a week

by Mumonthebrink 1 Comment

Campy van ambulance to campervan conversion

That is 500kg of NVW (net vehicle weight) on Campy Van. :-)  NVW is what the vehicle weights, with no pax or luggage, but with fuel tank full. The van at the last weigh-in was 2540kg...that's 500kg lighter than when we bought her. The week has been an exhausting one with lots of man hours, blood and sweat spent dismantling the ambulance. (And I do mean blood … [Read more...] about Campervan Conversion: How to loose 500kg or 1100lb in a week

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Campy Van layout plans

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The past week has been consumed by planning and deconstruction of Campy Van. Thankfully the weather has been kind, even though I've had to do this work in my parents' garden.  The workshop where I planned to do most of it still has another project being finished. Over the week I've gradually removed the cupboards and ripped back the panelling of the ceiling. My … [Read more...] about Campy Van layout plans

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