Anybody done it, had it done or do it for a living?
In reply to Post #1
a mate did a VW years ago, one thing I remember is when he cut out for the windows he painted the bare metal with Hammerite to seal it, after the windows were fitted he lined the whole lot with polystyrene sheet (can't remember the thickness) then clad with hardboard, it worked very well, it was parked in the sun all day when we were working close by, when he opened the door it was a lot cooler inside than it was outside, I'm sorry I don't know anyone who doe's this work though.
a mate did a VW years ago, one thing I remember is when he cut out for the windows he painted the bare metal with Hammerite to seal it, after the windows were fitted he lined the whole lot with polystyrene sheet (can't remember the thickness) then clad with hardboard, it worked very well, it was parked in the sun all day when we were working close by, when he opened the door it was a lot cooler inside than it was outside, I'm sorry I don't know anyone who doe's this work though.
In reply to Post #2
look for vanlife on FB and www
look for vanlife on FB and www
Thanks chaps. I reckon I could do it myself easily enough, although a new side door is £1500 from ford if it went tits up.
Have looked into it a bit and it's the quality of product I worry about. Some look a bit Mickey Mouse and I'm not sure on how secure those little openers are.
Have looked into it a bit and it's the quality of product I worry about. Some look a bit Mickey Mouse and I'm not sure on how secure those little openers are.
In reply to Post #1
Had a non opening window put in my transporter when I bought it 10yrs ago, was a VW approved garage, they just use tin shears to cut out and glue the window in, took about an hour and cost about 3-400 quid from memory.
Had a non opening window put in my transporter when I bought it 10yrs ago, was a VW approved garage, they just use tin shears to cut out and glue the window in, took about an hour and cost about 3-400 quid from memory.
In reply to Post #5
I am leaning towards a fixed panel but it doesn't address the ventilation issue when sleeping in it with the doors shut.
Would 100% be using shears either way, bloody jigsaws are the spawn of the devil
I am leaning towards a fixed panel but it doesn't address the ventilation issue when sleeping in it with the doors shut.
Would 100% be using shears either way, bloody jigsaws are the spawn of the devil
In reply to Post #6
Spinning roof vent might be worth considering. Not so much help on a still night though.
Spinning roof vent might be worth considering. Not so much help on a still night though.
In reply to Post #6
I think you'll probably need to install 2 side vents, low and high level, loads of vids on youtube on it.
I think you'll probably need to install 2 side vents, low and high level, loads of vids on youtube on it.
I'll be making the ****ing thing convertible at this rate 
It's still a usable van, not a camper. Just want to be able to sleep in some comfort, safety and get a bit of light when I take the little un exploring
It's still a usable van, not a camper. Just want to be able to sleep in some comfort, safety and get a bit of light when I take the little un exploring
In reply to Post #9
Who you kidding
Some of the vents are very unobtrusive, look like the lpg caps, about the size of a coke can in circumfrence, you can control the flow too from the inside.
Might also be worth checking if you van has inbuilt vents as some do, not sure if they'd cope with sleeping in it though!
Who you kidding
Some of the vents are very unobtrusive, look like the lpg caps, about the size of a coke can in circumfrence, you can control the flow too from the inside.
Might also be worth checking if you van has inbuilt vents as some do, not sure if they'd cope with sleeping in it though!
In reply to Post #1
I have a spinning vent on the roof of my van which works ok I may put another in if I start sleeping in it more but it does work. I have no insulation so it still gets very hot when in the sun and needs a tea light in the winter.
I have a spinning vent on the roof of my van which works ok I may put another in if I start sleeping in it more but it does work. I have no insulation so it still gets very hot when in the sun and needs a tea light in the winter.