Custom camping interior ideas.

[Mundopacheco]

Ha, I see that...it was actually me thinking it was a tire carrier of some kind. Pretty clever.

[2doorsdown]

It seems like a great idea for some weatherproof storage in an area most of us with bigger tires have available. I think I might look into it. I have often thought of what I would carry there that wouldn't be needed often...... you would need a quick release of sorts to get in and out without having to wrench that 19mm bolt off everytime! I really like it.

[danfromsyr]

some inspiration maybe
http://www.camperinterior.webfotos.co.uk/

many OEMs and then there's the DIY stuff
http://www.camperinterior.webfotos.co.uk/html/camper_interior_-_homemade.html
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[childofthewind]

[childofthewind]

[brab]

I am looking to put a galley cabinet behind the drivers seat with Stove, sink and fridge (similar to the westy kitchen cabinet). Any reason not to put the stove next to drivers seat and sink to rear of van? Or is there a reason that the sink should be on the right (front of van)?
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[dobryan]

[brab]

If I get the Iota 3-stage 115 AC, do I need an AC/DC Fridge when on shore power or can I use the charger to charge both the battery and run a DC only fridge? If so should I get the larger 45Amp charger? Thx
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Trotro - 87 Syncro Vanagon 40K original miles and starting to count.

[Wolfphotos]

I've been asked by a fellow sambatista to revive this thread and to post some photos of the interior of my van- he's been trying to pull together ideas for a custom interior over the last few months, so let's see what we can do to help him out.

I did not design, or build this interior, so technical questions are a little beyond my realm of knowledge.

Having lived with it now for a couple of years, I would have to say that there is really nothing that I would change, other than I would have probably used a more industrial material than the cherry veneer that was used, probably an industrial rubber surface, much like what I used for the door of the domestic, and the top of the propex. The stuff is indestructible, no need to worry about scratching (important with a Rottie onboard) and can be renewed to look like new with an application of silicon tire cleaner.

The 2 burner Brinkmann stove is removable when fuelled by a small propane tank that's kept in the wide drawer at bottom right, but can also be attached to the van's propane tank for inside use, although for that, I use a cheap ($15) Korean butane stove, usually for the morning coffee. That fits in the top right drawer, along with a chopping block.

The space under the seat holds tools and larger items.

The drawers hold the cleaning stuff, spices, cutlery, pots, pans, and pantry items.

The roll top we use for all of the clothes, towels, etc

Top rear space holds fleece blankets and rain gear, and reminds you that the hangover is not the worst thing in the world when you smack your head into it getting up in the morning.

The rear side holds the bar, and importantly, can be accessed from the inside as well as from the back door.

The rear is pretty self explanatory- the space on bottom left easily holds 2 chairs, and the middle space over the engine has room for a metal roll top table.

Prior to this van, my wife and I toured on a motorcycle, and then a 2 seater convertible, so we are expert at the art of packing sparingly, but with all this space to fill, we now bring more stuff than we've ever really needed- and the bar just keeps expanding.

Cheers, and Happy New Year to all!

Wolf

[lloydy]

I like the drink called knob
Nice layout on the interior though
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16" syncro multivan pop top AHU TDI
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[dobryan]

[Wolfphotos]

"I like the drink called knob "


Yup, a Knob in the hand is worth two in the bush.

[luVWagn]

[Wolfphotos]

My dog has a life of luxury back there as well- but NEVER on our bed. He has his own bed, as you can see, which we slip under the bed when we pull out the back seat. Whatever the configuration, he can't believe his luck that we are sharing his "crate" with him and he couldn't be happier.

My wife insists we have a port-pottie on board for her midnight necessities- this fits perfectly on top of the propex, and also serves as my step to get to the penthouse, where I sleep.

Both the port-pottie and the bed block access to the 2 bottom left drawers, but we keep stuff there that we only use when cooking dinner, so getting at them is never really an issue. The porta-pottie and the footstool that I use to anchor my camera bag while driving is removed from the interior, which transforms into the pre dinner cocktail lounge, with fluid access to everything.

And no, there's not much clinking- I've lined all the shelves and drawers with non slip rubber mats, and the bar is kept packed tightly enough that any movement is not an option.

Cheers.
Wolf

[climberjohn]

Wolf,

That is an absolutely stunning interior you have! I've got a few crafty ideas just looking at it. I appreciate you posting up these photos.

The whole idea of slide out drawers as opposed to a static shelf is a phenomenal improvement over stock. For Westfalia do this originally was probably cost prohibitive, but if you want to build your dream interior from the ground up, this clearly seems way to go.

And yes, your strategy to keep the bar tightly packed avoid bottles clinking together is a good one.

Cheers,
CJ
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[mathieux46]

Hi,

Here's mine:

[rc3]

Just finishing my weekender

[Wolfphotos]

Nice units!

Those are some serious kitchens. How much cooking do you guys do in your vans?

I've only done it once, and I found that the ventilation and cleanup issues caused me not to want to do it again. Indoors now, it's coffee or soup only.

Am I missing something here?

[luVWagn]

[Wolfphotos]

I do have a table, stored in the slot under the rear bed, just over the engine compartment, which I've seldom had to use- picnic tables provide more work space. If it's raining we usually pull a picnic table under the awning, otherwise the table gets set up.
Unfortunately, I have no photos of it, but here's the kitchen in full operation in picnic table mode-

We use a couple of large stainless steel bowl for wash-up- both ourselves and dishes. They also do multiple duty as salad bowls, etc.

Water we carry in a 25 litre jerry can, clearly labeled so no one takes us for pyromaniacs when we start pouring.