One way to become the proud owner of a motorcaravan or camper van is to design and build it yourself. Not only can you create a distinctive holiday home, but you can also control the cost. Whether you want to fit out a van, renovate a camper, revive an old model or build one from scratch, this manual will show you how. It gives hands-on explanations about electrical systems, water supplies, storage ideas and saving weight when working with wood. All is revealed in this practical book.
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By Sean Turner
Format:Hardcover
This only gets 1 star because there was no box for zero stars. I bought this with the intention of converting my van but it is a waste of space. The author tells you what you need to do but doesn't give step by step instructions on how to do it - what's the point in that??? It shows the authors conversions and spends a lot of time rambling on about it without giving any proper instruction on how to do your own. Things like "you need to fit windows" are pretty obvious but How?? I think the title is one of the most misleading titles I have ever come across and the author should pay everyone who has bought this book their money back!
51 of 53 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While covering all aspects of motorhome building it is a litle shallow and somewhat rambling with a lot of repetition. There is far too much about safety this and safety that when a short chapter on health and safety would be much better. The writing style is also a little flowery. It just needs a good editor. Having said all that there isn't anything better out there that I've found so far.
51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
By T. Procter
Format:Hardcover
Rubbish. Nothing is in a logical order. When designing a camper/motorhome the first thing that needs to be thought about is the wiring and plumbing etc but this isn't covered until the end of the book once he's already installed all the fixtures and fittings. Electrical systems are not covered properly. There's no information on how to wire a 12V and 240V system together - there is a note telling you to look at another manual. What little useful information there is is spread very thinly and padded out with a whole lot of rubbish about how great the Author is. For example I wanted to cut grooves in wood but the advice is simply what tool he uses then a photo of the finished product - no explanation of how to get a straight line or to get the right depth etc.
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Excellent
Saw the author at NEC Motorhome show last year in a panel of experts, changed my mind about power for camper. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Richard Grenfell
5.0 out of 5 stars
build a capmper
Very good if you start from scratch,was going to build but decided to buy a coach built but good things in the book for future reference
Published 3 months ago by b r whomes
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not that much help
I found this to be very out dated and of not a lot of use I thought it would talk you through a van conversion not a motor home rebuild. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Blackcat
4.0 out of 5 stars
Motorhome Build
A little dated since the original vehicle was built, but has many good references
that will help the budding self build mobilehome caravanner.
It's well worth the money.
that will help the budding self build mobilehome caravanner.
It's well worth the money.
Published 9 months ago by dardooronron
5.0 out of 5 stars
Self build campervan
Great book for inspiration, the writer appears to have good facilites to hand and good DIY skills so having enjoyed the read I'm now confident to commit and have a go at a build or... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Rufus GB
3.0 out of 5 stars
Was Ok
Its a good book, but basic not technical enough for me. I wanted a book that gave recomendations etc on cable sizes to use for different things, split charge information, which... Read more
Published 14 months ago by MR R L D TAMPIN
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent resource for the self builder
we've bought this book to help make the decision whether to kit out a van ourselves or not. its a wealth of information for the novice campervanner. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Can do, will do
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Useful
I found this book very useful in lots of respects.
It's really good for finding out where to get stuff, which is not easy without those tips, even if you're an... Read more
It's really good for finding out where to get stuff, which is not easy without those tips, even if you're an... Read more
Published 23 months ago by stel
4.0 out of 5 stars
B uild your own motoer caravan
This book is very explanatory and lists companies who supply materials that are not readily available through the normal channels. Read more
Published 23 months ago by witsend
4.0 out of 5 stars
self build campervan
The book is a bit too specific for a larger van and not your VW or bongo (smaller) kind of conversion although bits of it are certainly relevant and useful. Read more
Published on 17 May 2011 by P. jenkins
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