From Fire Engine to Pleasure-Van
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Von der Idee zur Verwirklichung
It all began, I suppose, with the trips I took in recent years. These became increasingly personalised and adventurous. The highlight of my travels culminated in a round-the-world trip in 2015/2016, which also took me to Australia, where I had my first ex
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Das Basisfahrzeug
Anyone who thinks that reading all these blogs and forums is a bit premature without a vehicle is mistaken. It's true that you can't convert a vehicle into a camper van without a set of wheels.
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Die Zulassung
Great, the base vehicle has been purchased, the contract has been signed and the purchase price paid. All that's left to do now is to collect the car and bring it to Augsburg. Then we can get started on the conversion.
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Die Entkernung
The car was there, so we could finally get started on the conversion. Well, let's put the brakes on for a moment. Because before the conversion comes the demolition, or rather the gutting.
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Rost, Rost, Rost
It was clear to me right from the start that a car from 1995 would have rust spots. And whilst I was looking for the right base vehicle, I had seen cars,
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Fußboden & Dämmung
Once all the rust spots in the interior had been treated and the floor panel was gleaming with a fresh coat of paint, it made sense to fit a floor to provide a level surface on which to position the individual “pieces of furniture”.
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Die Planung
The time had finally come. I could start planning the interior fit-out. I knew the necessary measurements and had a rough idea of the fittings. Once again, the internet, with its seemingly endless variety, provided the starting points and inspiration
