grahamw Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 snowie - 2014-11-08 12:12 PM grahamw - 2014-11-08 11:49 AM One of the best ways to secure value for money. It also true that you can simply copy a mainstream converters layout if you wish and still gain the financial benefit. I disagree Graham; think the design through carefully and have the job done well and there'll be someone out there who will appreciate it, but I suppose most of us who go the bespoke route don't change vans very often. Indeed Alan that is exactly what I have done down to providing my own drawings and dimensions. My comment about copying a mainstream layout was only to answer a posting expressing concern at producing an unconventional layout. For comparison I suppose I could describe mine as having the rear of a Vantage Neo and the front end of a Devon Aztec. Like you I view it as a long term ownership vehicle because if it's well thought through the urge to change does not exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Attridge Posted November 9, 2014 Author Share Posted November 9, 2014 Hello all, Firstly,many thanks for your valued responses. I am overwhelmed!. Alan b, the reason i've gone quiet is that i've been away for the weekend (no wi fi !)and just had a look at the responses.But you seem to have amused yourselves in the meantime!!. I should point out that we(wife, me and the dog) have been motorhoming for 12 years or so. Our current ride(the 3rd) is a Frankia I 700 BD(4 berth A class with a rear bed and A class front drop down) tag axle, powered by a Fiat 2.8 jtd which we have owned for the last four years. This ride is currently up for sale at £32K. I see no reason why I could not buy an ex library van(they are all 7.5 + tonne Gross vehicle weight)and have it fitted out with our basic and specific needs for that sort of money. As I am currently 66 years old, and have a licence to drive up to 7.5tonne ,if I have it modified to our requirements I would not need to sell it unless I failed the medical at 70 years old .(which I am not planning to do at this moment in time!). Most of your responses seem to be relevant to panel vans,which I am not looking for. I will ,of course, look at the suggested websites and hope that I can find some one to quote. Once again many thanks for your help. More suggestions would be appreciated but bear in mind that i am looking for rear wheel drive. Dave A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowie Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Probably too old, and manual; but not bad looking I think. 2004 Iveco Euro MOBILE LIBRARY SHOP WORKSHOP ETC MANUAL honest john vans http://vans.honestjohn.co.uk/vans-for-sale/details?id=31765249 £18k 52k mls I hope you had a good weekend. An interesting project Dave, the above library van sounds pretty good, but I wonder exactly how much you would be able to retain, apart from the electrical system , the rest sounds good, but I suspect that most of the interior would end up in a skip. I think you might find £32k a bit tight for such a large van, unless the purchase of the van is additional to the £32?. An interesting challenge/project though. Unless the Frankia is no longer appropriate to your needs, I think I would stick with it. A van conversion is probably potentially as stressful as a house improvement project! regards alan b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Attridge Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Yes, thanks Alan, I think Honest John is a bit pricy for what it is. There are others of similar ilk around £9k (see joe's garage for example.) Anyway, I've got some thinking to do. Will let everyone know what the outcome is. Thanks for all you comments and suggestions. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peter James Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 If you went to the relevant Government Surplus auction you could buy an ex library van for what the dealers buy it for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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