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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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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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!
48 of 49 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.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
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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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 6 days ago by Rufus GB
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 2 months ago by MR R L D TAMPIN
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 9 months ago by Can do, will do
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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 11 months ago by stel
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This book is very explanatory and lists companies who supply materials that are not readily available through the normal channels. Read more
Published 11 months ago by witsend
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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 12 months ago by P. jenkins
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Excellent book and extremely informative to owners of any motorhome self built or not. Highly recommend it. Bought it for my partner and he can't keep his nose out of it! Read more
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Published 13 months ago by twigs
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