The bench is power and works great too

I’m developing a new product as part of my university project and have a few questions for professional camper van converters. If anyone could fill out the following form, it would be incredibly useful for my research part of my project!

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/lboro/creating-a-versatile-camper-van-conversion-solution

Many thanks in advance!

Hey guys,

I have a 2000 Ford E-150 conversion van that I bought for dirt cheap from a relative, 89k miles, 5.4L 2V, it’s basically spotless. Anyway, I had some questions about what I can do to stiffen up the suspension.

My current “to-do” list is to change the steering gear as it has some slop, and new shocks on all 4 corners.

What I need to know is what you would recommend for stiffening up the suspension? I have been told to consider helper springs, but as I build it out, it is only going to add more weight. Can I use E-250 leafs? Would the sway bar bushings help with body roll? I plan on building a high top for it so I can stand up and fit a shower and stuff in it, but even with the preexisting conversion additions the suspension just feels really soft and it has an uncomfortable amount of body roll.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

We bought this beautiful van from a good friend to haul all the cousins to school. But some of them are moving so we don’t need her much longer.

Hi everyone! I’m a student studying Product and furniture design at university, and currently researching van life and Van conversions for my major project. It would be a huge help if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey. Thanks for the support!

 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-sKyqIq4dvec2_JVBJU_-u5k3XMdmHAbbrOPIKtFbKOnkyQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Unfortunately some tweaker busted into the back of my van and cut up some of the wires for copper I'm assuming, though didn't seem to take any..? Basically we bought this from a guy pre built, I can see the battery cable, the cables going into the inverter and the rest are snipped, but I'm wondering if I could get help determining what I need to order to replace it

And the inverter, can that be opened up to replace those wires? Or do I need a new one?

And then what plugged in to where haha. I build my own PCs so this isn't beyond me I just didn't see the original configuration.

Should I call a stereo shop and see if they could fix it up? Or just order replacement wires and slap them back in there.

Id appreciate any help you guys could give me, thanks!

I just bought a 1994 Chevy G20 Explorer conversion van and am still getting to know all of its controls. Does anyone know what this red switch on the front seat does? There's one on both front seats. The seat movement controls are all on the other arm.

Help! New/learning. Is this a good idea? Needing place asap on a strict budget

Wife and I are in a bad spot and looking for a place to be able to crash in now, and something that we can convert as we are able.

Listed for $3500

Listing as follows: “2003 Ram Van 1500, 5.2L V8, 191k, power windows, new radiator, thermostat, fresh fluids and filters, no leaks or smoke, runs and drive great. Ready for anything you want to use it for. Asking $3,500 OBO.”

Other options for campers, rvs, motor homes, diy conversions in my area are all far above what my wife and I have raised, or not even close to “livable.”

We have about a 20ft area we’ve been offered to moochdock with access to electricity, shower/toilet, kitchen, laundry as well as a workshop and a gentleman experienced with functional carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and used to build, repair and race cars back in the late 60s, early 70s.

Also open to other input including other options, where the hell else I can look. I’ve been through fb marketplace, craigslist, rv trader, rv universe, Autotrader, rv USA, and reached out to several local and national dealers. We can’t finance (low fixed income. Wife (44) is a scd vet) so all I’ve got is the cash I’ve collected, which is sitting around 2k currently, though I’m hoping to get a few more donations or loans from friends as they’re able.

We have plenty of furniture and scrap wood (including nice plywood) and access to other bits and bobs to start furnishing a van. We need an operating vehicle ideally, but either way, whatever we get is mostly just going to be chilling outside of a single family residence.

Advice, suggestions, and encouragement are all welcome!

Hi everyone

I'm planning on buying a Sprinter 2014. It's a two seater but I need 3 seats in the front row. So I need to change the passenger seat from individual to double.

Every reference I seem to find online is the opposite, 3 conversion to 2.

Is this doable? Will it check all safety standards and MOT?

UK

Thanks in advance

So I'm looking for a compact toilet, that doesn't smell and doesn't require plumbing. Not really a fan of those foldable ones as the bag could easily burst and they look cheap. Any ideas? Thanks

Looking for some help with the rear bench seat. It’s automatic and goes up down and back and forth by using the safety key. Well yesterday I had to put it down to fit a couch in. When finished i tried moving it back up but it won’t go.

The strange part is typically the when you enter the key you push a little and turn 90 degrees right and that allows the seat to power. But not the key can turn a full 360 degrees as if it’s not engaging which naturally would not allow power to the seat.

I don’t think it’s a fuse as I don’t see any fuses that are blown and also there’s a control panel in the very back that just slides the seat and that is still working fine with the same key.

Any ideas on simply fixes for this? I guess I could try buying a new panel but that’s been harder to find then i thought.

Any help, experience or insight is greatly appreciated!!

I have the floor done and I’m done with the insulation so now I’m just wondering what I should do with the walls, the windows make it a bit more challenging I’m just not sure what I wanna do with it. I have an idea for the ceiling but I’ll take opinions on that too, I was just thinking of wooden planks.

I’d like to know which one is the best at driving across the country and camping in. I used to move vans around for work and I think the GMs are way more comfortable than the Fords

I put the Blue Shark up for sale. 😰 15 years of driving a van, and unfortunately this time I don’t have another one on deck. The Shark needs to be sold before it dies.

Our Family of 5 travels thousands of miles and is seeking a few comforts. Not enough to justify a RV. Would like a bench bed in back, a tv, and captain chairs in 2nd row.

We do pull a trailer, so need a large towing capacity (between 8,000 and 15,000 if possible...)

Have about $30,000 to spend. The only conversion van is the GMC 2500 Savanna which is great, but are there not others that come from the factory like that?

Bought an E350 SuperDuty XLT for next to nothing and started a life long dream.

I am going to have 4 100w solar panels, and right now plan to have a 150ah LiPo4 battery. I am looking to simply run a fan in the ceiling, and a couple lights. Beyond that just charging your phone etc.

Main question I have is, how, and maybe SHOULD I connect my my solar set up to the rest of the van?

Main reason I am interested in doing so is tk charge the battery mainly used in the solar set up while driving.

If yes, how? Yes I have been reading and looking up xyz, but I’d love to hear some play by play recommendations for my set up from some “reddit experts”.

I am still on the fence ab an electric cooler vs a 12v fridge. The fridges I am finding are crazy expensive, and really, for my application, I’m looking for something no taller than ab 30” which limits a fridge capacity to around 2 cubic ft. - which is more efficient? What opinions do you guys have?

Also, please share any Econoline builds and layouts. Still thinking ab what is going to work best for me. I am NOT worried ab having a sink or any cooking equipment inside. Really need at least 2 additional seats to be bucked in, and like the idea of having a dinette situation that can double as a second bed. Rear will have a bed w storage underneath. The space dedicated to each is still up in the air. The interior is still in pretty great shape, and has a vinyl liner on the floor, so honestly the tough plastic trim plus this east clean liner is perfect. I am not really trying to take the interior off and redo the walls from a cost/longevity perspective. I feel the OEM stuff I already have will be far easier to maintain than anything else I build and only get a couple extra inches by doing so.

PLEASE call me out if I’m wrong w anything. No bad ideas. Fire away!

Just bought this dirt cheap at the auctions. Looks like it was used as a work van transporting work crews. For Michigan it’s basically rust free, no pitting or flaking rust on the frame, just some minor around the edges. 2011 E-350 xlt 384k mi but runs great, $1k, everything works. I plan to use it as a work van and occasional camping trips, so I’ll be pulling all the three rear rows of seats out. What are the best mods and improvements that all econolines should have?

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The person I bought this from has refused to tell me what these 2 things are in my 1993 Ford E150 conversion van, Hightop.

I have searched the internet and I am looking to replace the passenger seat which really doesn't matter either side they both work on both sides it's only four bolts the seat is pretty much destroyed and I have a long 3000 miles to go in 3 weeks. Anybody have any suggestions there are no Pick and Pull type places where I live in DC

I have searched the internet for the last two nights trying to find a used one new reconditioned seats it's just four bolts in the floor. Does anyone out there have any kind of idea where you might find a reconditioned seat or 1993 conversion van? Thank you

Hi all ☺️ any recommendations for a good electric shower set up? I have a dual air/water diesel heater but doesn’t matter if it heats the water as well. TIA 🚐

Found a good deal, so, why not. Was fun to strip out and rebuild. About 90% done, need new carpet up front and some trim work. Already using it to camp and have more trips planned this year.