Camper conversion, stainless steel style!

big bald one · 23-11-09, 16:04

This might interest some of you who appreciate skill and dedication, others, pass on by ok?

This guy has taken a scrap Transit, rebuilt it and then fitted it out using mainly the material of his trade, stainless steel!

Some awesome work and ingenuity IMO.

Ford Transit Forum • View topic - Hi, just posting my MK5 2.5D SWB HI-TOP camper build.

Sit yerself down, it's a long thread.

RiceBurner · 23-11-09, 16:07

Stainless Steel??

how heavy is it??

big bald one · 23-11-09, 16:12

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Originally Posted by RiceBurner

Stainless Steel??

how heavy is it??

It's a long read but he reckons he's worked out it's no heavier than using wood, he could be wrong though.

demographic · 23-11-09, 16:15

I'm on that forum but don't check it often at all so missed it.

Good find, thanks for posting it.

Danny_Two · 23-11-09, 16:17

There's a web site for people that own Transits, Christ.

big bald one · 23-11-09, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Danny_Two

There's a web site for people that own Transits, Christ.

There is indeed!

There's also several websites for people who pretend they ride motorcycles.

DefTrap · 23-11-09, 16:21

Blimey. Top job, a labour of love.

Julian_Boolean · 23-11-09, 16:40

I didn't read it all, but I didn't see any mention of using stainless, just ordinary steel, also how would you weld stainless to mild?

But an excellent piece of workmanship, well done.

Mr. Dazzle · 23-11-09, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiceBurner

Stainless Steel??

how heavy is it??

Well the boggo transit body is made of steel too isn't it? So it's not as though he's replacing a light material with a heavy one. It'll still be heavier than the standard vehicle of course, but then again it's not gonna be filled up with cargo, so the vehicle should be able to handle the extra mass.

big bald one · 23-11-09, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julian_Boolean

I didn't read it all, but I didn't see any mention of using stainless, just ordinary steel, also how would you weld stainless to mild?

But an excellent piece of workmanship, well done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Dazzle

Well the boggo transit body is made of steel too isn't it? So it's not as though he's replacing a light material with a heavy one. It'll still be heavier than the standard vehicle of course, but then again it's not gonna be filled up with cargo, so the vehicle should be able to handle the extra mass.

Obviously the body repairs were done in mild.

I said "fitted it out" with mainly stainless, complete exhaust system whole kitchen, gas locker etc.

Gedge · 23-11-09, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Dazzle

Well the boggo transit body is made of steel too isn't it? So it's not as though he's replacing a light material with a heavy one. It'll still be heavier than the standard vehicle of course, but then again it's not gonna be filled up with cargo, so the vehicle should be able to handle the extra mass.

It appears to be the camper conversion but that he's making out of SS ..ie the cupboards and units etc...the body work has been repaired and replaced with ordinary mild steel ...

Mr. Dazzle · 23-11-09, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by big bald one

Obviously the body repairs were done in mild.

I said "fitted it out" with mainly stainless, complete exhaust system whole kitchen, gas locker etc.

Ah right...I can't see the thread you linked, s'blocked for some reason.

Still, even stainless steel units won't be a problem. The Tranny is cargo carrier innit, so even a metal kitchen is lighter than 3.5 tonnes of cement (or indeed, feathers).

Julian_Boolean · 23-11-09, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by big bald one

Obviously the body repairs were done in mild.

I said "fitted it out" with mainly stainless, complete exhaust system whole kitchen, gas locker etc.

Cheers, didn't read that far. Good on him, I say, too many people just throw things away these days.

Gedge · 23-11-09, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Dazzle

Ah right...I can't see the thread you linked, s'blocked for some reason.

Still, even stainless steel units won't be a problem. The Tranny is cargo carrier innit, so even a metal kitchen is lighter than 3.5 tonnes of cement (or indeed, feathers).

a transit has a MAM ( or Gross vehicle weight)of 3500 kgs, that means the vehicle , fuel and the load, so they wont be carrying 3 500 kgs of cement.. the weight of the units, bedding and equipment will probably put the van very close to its weight limit whether done in wood or steel..
Its a nice piece of work though...

Mr. Dazzle · 23-11-09, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedge

a transit has a MAM ( or Gross vehicle weight)of 3500 kgs, that means the vehicle , fuel and the load, so they wont be carrying 3 500 kgs of cement.. the weight of the units, bedding and equipment will probably put the van very close to its weight limit whether done in wood or steel..
Its a nice piece of work though...

You're right about the MAM of course...but some bedding and cupboard weighing in at 2 tonnes? Surely not...

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