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Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
I had thought about a wrap of that area, but I...

I had thought about a wrap of that area, but I had a previous bad experience with some supposed high quality decals on a previous RV. One of the decal segments (blue) started to peel on the edges,...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
I do think the solid black panel definitely looks...

I do think the solid black panel definitely looks better.

Looks like it would be a bit tough to fit a solar panel up there!
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-29-2022, 03:10 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks Boondocker, I really appreciate the kind...

Thanks Boondocker, I really appreciate the kind complement!

I did do one other thing, just recently, - I added a little paint on each side. I have always liked the way the crew van looked, with...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
As I am sure you and many others have noticed,...

As I am sure you and many others have noticed, Class B's have had a huge increase in popularity in the last several years. When we attended the Winnebago annual convention 3 years ago in my Navion,...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
That's the idea of the fold out rod assy. you see...

That's the idea of the fold out rod assy. you see in my last pics. I had seen the ARV one a couple years ago. What I found though, is this Stromberg fold out rod assembly that I think works...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 07:02 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
To (mainly), peteco and booster: Here are...

To (mainly), peteco and booster:

Here are some pics of the 1/2 door to the shower/bath that I started on the other day. Since you had an interest in the shower unit, here you go......

After...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks for the links. That is a super...

Thanks for the links.

That is a super clean, impressive build. Great looking van!
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
That blue reference tape, below the headliner...

That blue reference tape, below the headliner looks just like my van did at that point! Ha ha! Those are certainly some great looking cabinets with a very similar overall design. I know you have...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 01:36 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
A couple more cabinet photos.

A couple more cabinet photos.
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 01:33 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Hello George, and thank you! I have read, with...

Hello George, and thank you! I have read, with interest, your posts over the last couple of years.

And like you, there always seems to be something else left to do, finish, or modify. If you...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-21-2022, 03:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Hey Davydd, thanks for commenting here. I have...

Hey Davydd, thanks for commenting here. I have read many of your posts and have always appreciated your experiences and insights into RV's. I really like those ARV's!!

I have also done a bit...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-20-2022, 08:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Hey jrobe, as far as what I saved - that may be...

Hey jrobe, as far as what I saved - that may be impossible to answer. My first RV was a custom built toy hauler built on a medium duty Freightliner chassis, with a Cat in line 6 cyl diesel. It had...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-19-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks, I have since looked at several Gallerias,...

Thanks, I have since looked at several Gallerias, and really liked what I saw!

I have run my AC strictly on the 400ah lithium battery bank for a few test hours. If I remember right, it dropped...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks jrobe, and yes, it is a gas Sprinter. I...

Thanks jrobe, and yes, it is a gas Sprinter. I had '17 Navion with the V6 diesel, and really liked it, but I had heard of way too many emissions issues with the newer diesels when they get some...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 09:22 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks so much for your comments - it means a...

Thanks so much for your comments - it means a lot!

The gray tank is located under the van to the left of the fuel tank. The black tank is located under the drivers side bed, just slightly above...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
A few more pics: About half way through, I...

A few more pics:

About half way through, I decided to mount the two rear bed/storage areas up on a 6" platform. My thinking was that I really would not be back there too much, so headroom would...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks to mkguitar and N147JK, I appreciate your...

Thanks to mkguitar and N147JK, I appreciate your kind words!
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks booster, I appreciate it. I am self...

Thanks booster, I appreciate it.

I am self taught on the woodworking, have built cabinets for my house and a few misc. items, mostly for our two older children. I am just really, really slow -...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
Thanks peteco. Yes, I did do the design, with a...

Thanks peteco. Yes, I did do the design, with a lot of ideas from others that have posted their builds. If you look above the shower you will see a swing out curtain rod that gives an additional...
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 02:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
More Pictures

More pictures of the interior.
Forum: DIY Van Conversion 08-18-2022, 02:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,263
Posted By Philip53
New Class B Home Build

Hello, I thought I would post what I have recently built to show yet another example of what can be built with the terrific advice given here. This is my first automotive project of any kind, and...
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