MegaSack DRAW - This year's winner is user - rgwb
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As title really, thinking of buying a medium vivaro/trafic size van, I'll be doing it to carry one/two bikes l, some gear for my other hobby sometimes (car wheels/tyres, toolbox ....) and I'll look at setting up somewhere I can sleep.
Inspiration and ideas please! 😀
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Not exactly pimped out yet but working on it
This was my T5
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WCA - that pic would make a great caption competition!
"Helmet Police Dog says WOOF!" etc
WCA, the other day I was chatting about the next BBB with my 7 year old and she referred to the vehicle above (correctly) as "The Truck Of Dreams". 😀
"The local cricket club felt that WCA was taking the idea of cheeky trails a bit too far"WCA - that pic would make a great caption competition!
Gypsy Chic!
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It was The Shiny Truck of Dreams!
You need one of these:
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Not mine 🙁
MB - that inside shot reminds me of 90's night clubs...
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b r - The inside shot of mine reminds me of some of the clubs I used to go to as a teenager
also available with Jacuzzi in the rear
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ianv - I'd give my left leg to have a truck like that! 😉
My dads got a motorhome but one without the garage, their super super expensive 🙁 ! Loving the simple layout in the transporter!
MB - what's the textured white stuff on the walls? Looks good but also spooky.
MB - what's the textured white stuff on the walls? Looks good but also spooky.
Carpet.
Carpet lining from Megavanmats.
The lighting is self adhesive LED strips originally intended for kitchen/bathroom use and wired in to the interior light power supply.
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My van envy is throbbing again.... must....not....buy....van........
DrP
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Mostly Balanced - are you happy with the space/flexibility/comfort of that layout. I'm just finishing kitting out my Trafic and opted to leave it as one large space and just use a roll-up campbed when required, but I did consider one sleeping/storage area like yours.
I also used the Megavanmats carpeting. I ordered way too much, so expect to see some in the classifieds very soon!
Vivaro/ dog kennel/ bike carrier/ tent.
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To Druidh. The cupboard tops are hinged for access to the stowage and padded underneath the dark carpet covering so make good seats for picnicking in less than perfect weather. I made them wide enough to get an inflatable mattress on top. So, yes I am very hapy with the layout. I've found that the carpet lining marks quite easily so now I've got some old carpet tiles that I use to protect bikes and lining from each other when the bikes are strapped to the side.
Someday I'll get a window put in the side door.
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Trickydisco - were your pics taken whilst the van was being swallowed by a whale??!!
DrP
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I bet that handles like a dream...
Not got any pics of mine, but I have an Amdro T5 conversion that looks like this inside (well, not as clean as this. Really, really not as clean as this)
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And bedified:
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On the subject of graphics..... I've been told that putting some external markings (e.g. stripes/waves) on the sides of the van make it look more like a private van and less like a works van and therefore less likely to be broken in to (in search of tools?). Has anyone considered this or do you think it's not worth it?
Sprocket Jockey is that Abereidy?
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Why do people fit those bonnet covers? Stone chips?
Why do people fit those bonnet covers? Stone chips?
It's telling others that they are rugged and manly (and own a van) yet also have a sensitive side and probbaly use moisturiser.
Either that or they rear MAX POWER and say phhhhwooooarrrrrrr a lot.
Mines for sale, lots of pics on the ebay ad...
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REALLY not a fan of pimped anything but a nice set of alloys and some nice interior care and vans can look SO good. I almost want a van for how they look!
I think a better title would be "Show me vans owned by carpet fitters or kitchen fitters"
THIS is what pimped means 🙂
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Why do people fit those bonnet covers? Stone chips?
I'm reliably informed by an American friend that it's called a "car bra." Srsly.
They're really prevalent in the US. I think it's supposed to be to guard against stone chips or dead bugs or something, though quite why the front few inches of your bonnet is more in need of protection than the skirt or any other part of the front of the car, I have no idea.
I suspect that mostly, it's a solution to a non-existent problem, bought on the assumption that if they're selling them then I must need one.
Why do people fit those bonnet covers? Stone chips?
helps you be scene.
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Sprocket Jockey is that Abereidy?
Well spotted!
Why do people fit those bonnet covers?
Was on it when I got it - think it looks good tho
FWIW never read Max power and don't moisturise
I'd be concerned that those bonnet covers would retain moisture, causing premature rust. Might be OK in SoCal - not in SoCroy.
Yea i thought that - had a poke under a couple of times looks ok so far
had a poke under bonnet a couple of times
Good skills! That's a tight squeeze for two of you. Nearest I've ever got was a Mini. 😀
and some people love the rust look
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Bonnet Bras: I wouldn't fit one cos they look a bit wierd, and not having one is the easy way to spot my t4 amongst the other 25 in any Devon or Cornwall beach or forest car park. However, the only place mine has stone chips on is the lower half of the bonnet. So perhaps there is a point.
Only currently got an inside pic of my t5 kombi
and it's a bit grubby too
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More pimped up than pimped out:
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Personally I think the car bra's look aweful and I'd rather get a full bonnet respray every few years than drive around with a lump of black plastic strapped across the front of the car, but each to his own eh!
Talking of decorations.. I hate the bloody headlight lashes.. Stupid.
My little Vauxhall van has lots of stone chips on the front half of the bonnet.
bought on the assumption that if they're selling them then I must need one.
AKA the 29er syndrome...
There is a nice 1957 Chevy on eBay that is as pimp as you like.