HOW TO MAKE A SELF-BUILD MOTORHOME - PART 1

Self build motorhome project. This is a Renault Master Short wheel Base van, but the principals can be applied to any van.


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[yzrider102]

is this cheaper then buying an acual camper van?

[rickvanman]

Yes, in the UK, it's much much much cheaper than buying a proper motorhome - not sure about the US or other parts of the world though.

[rcdude98]

Great Van

The bathroom looks extremely small though- can you stand in the shower?

[rickvanman]

only if you are below 5ft 4in ! otherwise you have to lurch a bit - I'm 6ft 1, but still manage to shower successfully without any major issues.

[Roger Moore]

You are my hero, period!!!

thanks buddy, you don't know how much your videos means to me. Sounds corny i know but but what the hey :)

thanks a million mate!!

[rickvanman]

Glad you found it useful!

[Cardinal Biggles]

Always carry a batten of wood when you are in the shower, just in case you need it!!! :)



[Gimmemy5000]

In the US you can buy a pretty solid, good running RV for around $3k... It will be older, but I've even seen good running ones, needing cleaning, and weather sealing go for around $500.. I like the idea of converting a van or stepvan because you can make the van entirely how you like it, plus you can attain a higher level of stealth if you like..

[Zak Lambert]

rick you should do camping videos in the van see how easy it is to survive

[OKnight1Roger]

Hey Rick I hope you doo more Vids on Your van Its Verry Intresting :D

[14fadu6]

great

[Eli Levine]

You hath further inspired me w/ my van as well. I have a 1992 Toyota Previa all wheel drive that one would find simply beeping when finished ! ! ! The galley take direction from you in the underpinnings whilst I use 1X1s & 2.7 mm. plywood. Though I have removed switches , controls , other such things that had weight serving no real purpose in a camper van .

[dossiify]

nice.....=) am starting a similar project at the end of this summer so will be picking at your vids for some tips i`m sure.......keep up the good work

[rickvanman]

Hi.

Shower water comes from a seperate 25L plastic jerry container you take into the shower with you (pump motor drops into the tank - big on-off switch on the shower wall.)

All water is heated by the kettle only.

The shower has its own drain system leading into the grey water tanks.

Toilet is very clean and has no smell issues.

Might have lost a couple of MPG with the extra weight, but nothing major.

Glad you like the vids :o)