DIY

[hotrodron]

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

[Rojie]

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.

[Sam.richo]

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

[hotrodron]

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.

[Sam.richo]

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

[Rojie]

The Barnstaple conversion I referred to is specifically for an Alphard.

 

It is DIY fit, but professionally produced a s flatpack.

[hotrodron]

Thanks Rojie, looking into it.

Cheers, Ron.