Self Build MotorHome - Alcyone

Dec 16 2005

Please note. I have used a lot of photos on this site as the best methods of illustrating what we did. This may mean that some pages load more slowly, but you should be able to see things clearly. As of December 2005, the site may change daily as we carry out the conversion.

Diary of work in progress
Dec 16th 2005 - First day with the van
Dec 17-20th 2005 Stripping and Cleaning
Dec 20-21st Windows/Vents fitted
Dec 23rd 2005 Graphics
Dec 26th - 28th 2005 Electrics
Dec 29th Start Lining
Jan 2nd 2006 Window Frames
Jan 3rd 2006 Lining Continues
Jan 14th 2006 - Lining continues, 240V continues.
Jan 24th 2006 - Ceiling up, Fridge vent, 240V finished.
Feb 6th 2006 - Lining Nearly Complete. Towbar. Spare wheel bracket. Overhead cab.
Feb 26th 2006 - Fridge unit, Wardrobe, Sink unit, cooker unit
March 6th 2006 - Sink, cooker, Fridge, Worktops, waste tank system all in and working
March 27th - Slow progress. Making and fitting cupboard faces and doors
April - Finishing work. Cupboards, wall covering, curtains, seating
May 6th - Nearly there. Our first trip in the van
 
Background - Who we are and why a Motorhome Furniture - Fridge, Wardrobe, sink, cooker
Base Vehicles -looking for a van Sept - Nov 2005 Furniture page 2
Peugeot Boxer 350 LX LWB High Roof Van Furniture page 3
Design Considerations Gas
Stripping, Cleaning - December 2005 Water
Flooring The Fridge
Windows and vents Spare Wheel Bracket
Graphics Soft Furnishing
Insulation Seats
Electricity Part 1 Insurance and DVLA
Electricity Part 2 Suppliers - Spending Money
Lining Tools and Skills
  Finished Pictures
  Thanks
Disclaimer: - All the information provided on this site is provided 'as is'. There is no guarantee that the information I provide is correct, or that I am offering the 'best way' to do something. This information on this site is provided purely for interest only and is not intended to be a definitive guide on how to convert a panel van into a motorhome.