Modded Vans

[levity]

Not really “modded”, but since Al asked here’s our Pleasure Way Plateau van. Not much to do since it came with a sink, stove, fridge, freezer, bathroom, shower, queen bed and TV (yes, we’re quite spoiled!). We did make some minor mods for comfort on the inside, and we replaced the basic OEM 400w inverter with a 600W pure sine inverter so we can charge the Levos directly. The coach has a 1900W Li battery and two 190W solar panels, so with a little sunshine (abundant here in the southwest US) we can keep the Levos ready to go and run our Nespresso coffee maker even in the boondocks.

Blair Valley, Anza Borrego Desert State Park in So. Calif.

Entering DVNP in Panamint Valley (Vados on the Thule T2 rack)

Heading out for a 4-week trip to Utah with SIX bikes: 2 Stumpjumpers on the rack, 2 Vados and 2 Levos on the Yakima rack-n-roll trailer. (Yep, we’re fun hogs!)

 

[R120]

That is awesome

 

[Dax]

That looks really good

We have a custom built t4 camper that's a little modified, but I would love the space of a lwb sprinter

 

[Tmacca]

Delica is a great fit for bikes and decent enough 4wd.

 

[Kernow]

Trusty old t5 had it 11 years now , does work and play

 

[Shane’s1000rr]

My old Vivaro use it more than the car now.

 

[Shane’s1000rr]

 

[MarkH]

New transit double cab automatic. Only mods so far are some racking, a 1000w inverter to charge the Levo and a power washer.

 

[drjarvis2003]

Long wheelbase vivaro for me too. Only slight mod, is some pre made shelving on one side. Most trips are with 2 or 3 people and bikes and it's just about big enough fully loaded. Made sure I got one with air con this time, as previous van was an oven in the summer.

 

[Doomanic]

Has anyone got a new shape Transit Connect? I’m wondering if they are long enough to get a bike in without talking the front wheel out or putting it on the diagonal?

 

[davegixer]

Sold the heavily modded T5 camper, to make way for the next project - a LWB something or other (most likely Sprinter or Crafter) full camper again but with a garage to the rear and fixed bed.

 

[gelfy666]

Seth's bikes hacks did a van build with a few videos on what and how was done. It was a Dodge but looks the same as the Fiat Citroen and Peugeot over here.
May give a few ideas.

 

[R120]

Has anyone got a new shape Transit Connect? I’m wondering if they are long enough to get a bike in without talking the front wheel out or putting it on the diagonal?

Funnily i was looking at these recently - i think the lwb will take a bike straight in

 

[Doomanic]

That's what I'm hoping. I know the old shape won't and they are too agricultural anyway.

 

[Tunny]

Trusty old t5 had it 11 years now , does work and play

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Love this photo! ??

 

[caterhamnut]

About to trundle up to Scotland in my 68 Bay...
Photo taken during trials! Have now fitted the van out - will post pics later.

 

[HKP57]

While I am away at work, wife loaded the van up and along with the granddaughter went off to play without me

 

[Neil]

 

[R120]

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Thats like the fecking holy grail load bay!

 

[Doomanic]

It's proper pimping! What van is it?

 

[Neil]

Thats like the fecking holy grail load bay!

Got to make room for new levo expert when it comes

 

[Neil]

It's proper pimping! What van is it?

Vw t5

 

[galaga187]

Looks amazing but why are the labels the wrong way around?

 

[LawmanMtb]

has anyone got Ebike charging facilities in their van's? inverter and big leisure battery?

 

[HKP57]

has anyone got Ebike charging facilities in their van's? inverter and big leisure battery?

I just wired in a split charge rely and an invertor, ran out of time to fit the battery and test it though so have to finish it next leave cycle

EDECOA 2000W Power Inverter DC 12V to 240V AC with Remote - Black EDECOA 764880644920 | eBay

 

[Neil]

Looks amazing but why are the labels the wrong way around?[/QUOTEjust wanted it bit different will all change soon when the levo expert comes will make a whole new board for 3 bikes

 

[galaga187]

I've just been looking at a BMW Gran Tourer 7 seater - I'm wondering if 29' wheels would fit using a similar setup to yours with all seats folded down.

 

[LawmanMtb]

I just wired in a split charge rely and an invertor, ran out of time to fit the battery and test it though so have to finish it next leave cycle

EDECOA 2000W Power Inverter DC 12V to 240V AC with Remote - Black EDECOA 764880644920 | eBay

what sized battery are you gonna go for HKP57?

 

[HKP57]

what sized battery are you gonna go for HKP57?

Lawman

I am fitting a 130AH battery which should on paper charge both mine and my wifes bike from flat and have some change for phone and GoPro.

Our plan is not to charge from flat but to charge while on the road between locations or to top up during lunch stop for the afternoon full turbo my legs are done sections.

There are a couple of threads on here about this but here is one.

Charging from a vehicle ? - EMTB Forums


https://www.amazon.co.uk/ULTRAMAX-L...335&sr=8-4-acs&keywords=130ah+leisure+battery

 

[Mike Smith]

Not really “modded”, but since Al asked here’s our Pleasure Way Plateau van. Not much to do since it came with a sink, stove, fridge, freezer, bathroom, shower, queen bed and TV (yes, we’re quite spoiled!). We did make some minor mods for comfort on the inside, and we replaced the basic OEM 400w inverter with a 600W pure sine inverter so we can charge the Levos directly. The coach has a 1900W Li battery and two 190W solar panels, so with a little sunshine (abundant here in the southwest US) we can keep the Levos ready to go and run our Nespresso coffee maker even in the boondocks.

Blair Valley, Anza Borrego Desert State Park in So. Calif.

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Entering DVNP in Panamint Valley (Vados on the Thule T2 rack)

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Heading out for a 4-week trip to Utah with SIX bikes: 2 Stumpjumpers on the rack, 2 Vados and 2 Levos on the Yakima rack-n-roll trailer. (Yep, we’re fun hogs!)

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Serious kit there..very nice