Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion Update
So part 4 of my current build video series is now live on Youtube. I haven’t been documenting each step on here but thought I’d just write a quick round-up. It’s been a long...
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by Tim Aldiss · Published 24th October 2023 · Last modified 26th November 2023
So part 4 of my current build video series is now live on Youtube. I haven’t been documenting each step on here but thought I’d just write a quick round-up. It’s been a long...
Check out this genius bit of innovation. These framed, customisable, modular cubes slide right on in (and out) of your L2H2+ builders van! They offer full kitchen and bathroom facilities as well as a...
There’s a new classic in our midst – the VW California – and it’s an absolute beauty! OK so it’s still a cramper but finally VW have designed something that takes inspiration from all...
conversions / layouts / vans
by Tim Aldiss · Published 12th June 2023 · Last modified 18th October 2023
From this… …to this… in 3 years! I finally had the chance to edit down all of the footage I shot from my Walt build series into just over 30 minutes, covering everything from...
conversions / layouts / vans
by Tim Aldiss · Published 23rd September 2022 · Last modified 26th November 2023
I sold Walt but almost immediately had to fill the void with another project. I wanted a MAN TGE but as prices had almost doubled in 3 years I had to re-align my sights....
Over on Adria’s Instagram feed they have just released the first pictures of the new panoramic skylight in the Adria Twin Supreme. In addition to the existing forward facing opening skylight they have now...
conversions / layouts / reviews / vans
by Tim Aldiss · Published 17th January 2022 · Last modified 16th November 2023
The new independent VW panel van platform – the 2017+ Crafter/MAN TGE – now has several years of teething problems behind it and is becoming a credible and worthy competitor to the class-leading Fiat...
conversions / layouts / vans
by Tim Aldiss · Published 27th September 2021 · Last modified 6th October 2021
It’s the 2021/22 trend and long may it continue – the return of the pop top camper is upon us, and with the advent of better fabric technology and all-round clever integration this cool...
There’s a new contender in town. And it’s from a good heritage and comes with an honest (read cheap) price tag. For the last 10 years or so (I have been writing about fixed...
There’s a new kid on the block. And he’s quite a looker. But not only that he’s actually quite capable and is thoroughly modern. At the 2019 ‘Caravan Salon’ Dusseldorf show Hymer have just...
conversions / layouts / overland / vans
by Tim Aldiss · Published 9th January 2019 · Last modified 21st August 2019
Billed as “the world’s first heavy duty 4×4 off road bus” the Torsus Praetorian is a Czech contender for coolest campervan ever! It’s monocoque structure helps it assume the lines for a campervan whilst...
I haven’t yet introduced you to my new project. Yes – I bought another van. Yes – it’s another LT. Yes – it’s a 4×4! There’ll be plenty more video and blog posts to...
So I’m always dreaming of my next conversion and now that I have rescued a 4×4 VW LT from Lithuania I can actually start to think about what my self build interior requirements would...
conversions / layouts / overland
by Tim Aldiss · Published 6th March 2017 · Last modified 21st August 2019
I drive a series 1 LT. None of them are younger than 21 years old. They have their quirks but to many they are a cherished piece of campervan history. Even more rare and...
You know when you’ve almost managed to convince yourself that you’ve got a really good argument for doing something that you probably really shouldn’t? Well I’m right there with this idea for my next...
by Tim Aldiss · Published 16th November 2014 · Last modified 27th February 2017
I’ve just been through the process of importing my dream camper van (by dream read: just old enough, and driven far enough to be affordable!) to the UK and thought I would dispel some...
Fairly soon after I finished converting my own van I’ve ummed and aahed about how to make the cab more useful when you are parked on on site. It’s one of the things that...
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