hotrodron Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 (edited) Hi all, I'm toying with the idea of converting my 07 Alphard into a camper. I don't believe in paying someone a lot of money to do what I believe I can do myself, having built various hotrods and race cars over the years. I will not be needing a pop top, just the basics for eating and sleeping. Has anyone done this and, if so can you tell me tell me if everything I might need is available as a self build kit? Thanks in advance, Ron. Edited August 2, 2022 by hotrodron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 50 minutes ago, hotrodron said: Hi all, I'm toying with the idea of converting my 07 Alphard into a camper. I don't believe in paying someone a lot of money to do what I believe I can do myself, having built various hotrods and race cars over the years. I will not be needing a pop top, just the basics for eating and sleeping. Has anyone done this and, if so can you tell me tell me if everything I might need is available as a self build kit? Thanks in advance, Ron. There are self build kits available. A company that I know of is located in Barnstaple. I believe thet will sell a flat pack. I believe Starider has used them (not for flat pack). Send him a PM. Search for him. Go to his home page, and click message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.richo Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi Ron, Any joy with this. I'm looking at doing the same thing. Previously did a VW T4 using ikea kitchen wall units with the backs shaped to suit the van so figure thst a kit should be a doddle in comparison. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodron Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi Sam, that's funny, I've been known as Richo all my working life. I've been busy working on and driving my model A these past couple of weeks but am now toying with the idea of getting serious about the conversion. The ikea idea sounds like a plan but it would still need the accessories bought and fitted. You've planted a seed. Good luck, Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam.richo Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi Ron, I dont think I'd do the IKEA option again given a choice. I was late teens at the time and on a very tight budget. I'm very interested in details on places that sell diy install kits Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rojie Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 The Barnstaple conversion I referred to is specifically for an Alphard. It is DIY fit, but professionally produced a s flatpack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodron Posted August 9, 2022 Author Share Posted August 9, 2022 Thanks Rojie, looking into it. Cheers, Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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