MrC 142 Posted May 3, 2018 Worlds fastest camper (Build) Well maybe not the fastest one ever done but its my personal best. Started it on the 16th of April and finished it around lunchtime today. I had the pop top roof fitted a few week previous to starting, as I had another van in I could not start this build. 13.5 working days of early starts which I kind of really like as I like to be home at a normal time. Its being collected on Saturday the customer is over the moon with it. But there is no rest for the wicked as I can now finish the customer supplied van I have been doing in between jobs. I will post some pics of that one when its done as he has really gone to town. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey360 68 Posted May 3, 2018 Now that's a tidy motor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beautiful South Martin 24 Posted May 4, 2018 Beautiful !!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rory RSC 596 Posted May 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Arfur Dealy said: I want one +1 Really like that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted May 4, 2018 Nice job MrC. Quick question; when the bed is folded out do they need a mattress topper because the seatbelts and ribbed seat backs must be a bit uncomfortable or am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrC 142 Posted May 4, 2018 9 hours ago, grant8064 said: Nice job MrC. Quick question; when the bed is folded out do they need a mattress topper because the seatbelts and ribbed seat backs must be a bit uncomfortable or am I missing something? The buckles slip between the cushions, and you dont feel any of the ribs. They are very comfortable Thanks guys. Really pleased with this one. Its being collected tomorrow and going straight to Wales for its first outing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lakeside 94 Posted May 4, 2018 Is there much profit left in these once built? I was considering building one for myself but after doing a bit of research the cost was through the roof to do properly. Them VW’s fetch a premium even in van form, then the cost of materials and labour soon put me off. The elevating roof kits alone were pushing three grand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mojo121 229 Posted May 4, 2018 Amazing! A real skill in doing what you're doing, one I'm sure alot of us wish we had. Well done. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grant8064 219 Posted May 5, 2018 14 hours ago, MrC said: The buckles slip between the cushions, and you dont feel any of the ribs. They are very comfortable Always wondered, thanks! I'm not into this VW world kind've thing but the build looks cracking 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrC 142 Posted May 5, 2018 12 hours ago, Lakeside said: Is there much profit left in these once built? I was considering building one for myself but after doing a bit of research the cost was through the roof to do properly. Them VW’s fetch a premium even in van form, then the cost of materials and labour soon put me off. The elevating roof kits alone were pushing three grand! You are right about these vans holding the value. Cheap decent vans dont exist, I do give strong money. Experience had told me to avoid those bargains that do turn up more and again. If you want to get top money then you have have to go the extra mile. But people will pay it, last three campers I have done where pre sold and im in talks with a guy who is interested in my next one. There is plenty of profit left in them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrC 142 Posted May 10, 2018 (edited) This is the other one I have just finished and it was collected yesterday, the customer spent all his budget on the interior. He wanted leather seats all round, top end bed and furniture, touch lights, night heater. It turned out really well. Its a LWB, that 40cm over the SWB makes a huge difference. Its coming back in the winter for all the exterior bling. Edited May 10, 2018 by MrC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Area 51 33 Posted May 11, 2018 Fantastic work, thanks for sharing.. makes giving a auction purchase a mop and polish feel a bit underachievement.. Keep the pictures coming, loving seeing the work and styles.. If I could, I'd probably have one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
