Lebowski
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I have a build thread on camperforum.nl and I will post some updates here to keep everybody happy. My introduction thread can be found here.
My van is a 2024 'Next Level' facelift model with a 4x4 system, in length 4 and height 3, or L4H3 in short. I bought it new as I found it difficult to find a high quality used van with the right features, them being the upfitters module under the drivers seat (in your case the passenger seat) as I have an LHD vehicle and a have a diff lock and suspension seats for comfort.
The final form of the van will be a mix of LCV and campervan as I need to be able to move goods too. Because of this I will create a build that is flexible and light in weight and I will retain the floor fixating points. These vans are heavy and mine weighs according to the COC 2640kg. I went to the skip and weighed it and was told 2650kg, but that;s probably my gut being a little heavier than the standard 75kg added as the driver weight.
This means according to my calculations that the heaviest dry weight I can be is 3167kg to be able to take enough people, luggage and water AND stay under 3500kg.
In The Netherlands uprating means you also need a C1 licence limiting the demographic that is willing to purchase my van when I move to the next one. Also you can only drive 90 km/h max and pay higher tolls on the EU-roads. And the wife needs a C1 licence too in case of emergencies as legally she won't be allowed to drive a C1 vehicle with a B licence.
I have already added Schnierle seats in the back and they can be taken out in 10 seconds resulting in a huge cargo space.
Then Dometic windows were ordered and one was placed inn the vehicle and one was lost in transit.
Now the van is parked at CJL Leisure to fit flares as I want to sleep sideways to maximize the inner space.
The rails have been placed in such a way that you can put one Euronorm crate between them and use the C-track eyelets to secure it with a bungee cord or a ratchet strap. The intention is to not have ONE part of wood in my vehicle, especially on the floor.
My van is a 2024 'Next Level' facelift model with a 4x4 system, in length 4 and height 3, or L4H3 in short. I bought it new as I found it difficult to find a high quality used van with the right features, them being the upfitters module under the drivers seat (in your case the passenger seat) as I have an LHD vehicle and a have a diff lock and suspension seats for comfort.
The final form of the van will be a mix of LCV and campervan as I need to be able to move goods too. Because of this I will create a build that is flexible and light in weight and I will retain the floor fixating points. These vans are heavy and mine weighs according to the COC 2640kg. I went to the skip and weighed it and was told 2650kg, but that;s probably my gut being a little heavier than the standard 75kg added as the driver weight.
This means according to my calculations that the heaviest dry weight I can be is 3167kg to be able to take enough people, luggage and water AND stay under 3500kg.
In The Netherlands uprating means you also need a C1 licence limiting the demographic that is willing to purchase my van when I move to the next one. Also you can only drive 90 km/h max and pay higher tolls on the EU-roads. And the wife needs a C1 licence too in case of emergencies as legally she won't be allowed to drive a C1 vehicle with a B licence.
I have already added Schnierle seats in the back and they can be taken out in 10 seconds resulting in a huge cargo space.
Then Dometic windows were ordered and one was placed inn the vehicle and one was lost in transit.
Now the van is parked at CJL Leisure to fit flares as I want to sleep sideways to maximize the inner space.
The rails have been placed in such a way that you can put one Euronorm crate between them and use the C-track eyelets to secure it with a bungee cord or a ratchet strap. The intention is to not have ONE part of wood in my vehicle, especially on the floor.
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