So in this crazy world i will identify as a Toyota for the future

[stumog]

So as most know we have had lots of different set ups to try and accommodate a family of 4 and a wife that really feels the cold and nothing have quite scratched the itch for the type of things we like to do. So I am building what I feel will.

Enter the mighty Toyota sprinter 4x4. We have gone for a 2015 MWB low roof. We are going to take what we have learnt from living out of the cruiser and make it a 4 person sleeping van you live out of very much like we all do today however with the option to get out of the weather as need be and have a heater.

So I got talking with the last owner at a agricultural show and he said the company were selling long story short, we all love a bargain.

So I have had for 3 weeks and done alot of jobs and will post as I get time

I hope you dont mind it's not Toyota but it's something to follow.and read.

 

[Lorin]

I look forward to your build. One of these is in my future at some point….

 

[stumog]

It's quite something to drive

 

[felix2566]

They are supposedly pretty decent off road, along for the build!

 

[stumog]

So the van was used as a mobile workshop building stables. Which meant it was pretty dirty in side so took about 3 days to actually strip out and get clean.

I have removed all the units and flooring.

I have insulated and sound proofed the sides and fitted a new floor.
Fitted some nice side windows which was a mission as they say measure twice cut once, well please make sure you measure the right bit. Lucky for me I cut to small.

This weekend I have manged to get 2 batteries fitted and the charging set up. Along with the switch block thing. Like a auxbeam but more reasonably priced

Then fitted some swivel seats.

I have a rock and roll bed on order and trying to find a supplier to fit a poptop in the south West as most seem to be tup north.

Now we are caught up. That's what I have manged to get done in a couple of weeks. With lots of other life stuff going on.

My goal is to take to France on the 2nd week of

August... ferry booked no pressure

 

[felix2566]

Good progress!
Not sure where you are based in the SW, but have driven past a place near to where I work that fit pop tops to vans, T Spoke Camper conversions, near Bristol airport.

 

[stumog]

Felix thanks for that I tried them and they only do VW vans even though the sprinter and crafter are the same van at this era.

 

[felix2566]

Bore off, really? It's a van roof...how different can they all be??