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Thanks. Yep, miss the NV :( We had to sell due to mobility issues with the wife, but it was incredibly competent for its size. Do enjoy yours - we managed a 6w trip to the arctic circle mostly wildcamping - brilliant.

Hi. The *gold* standard is maxfan.... But this is still working and working well, and significantly cheaper. Some points. 1- it needs space to live when not in use; 2-it needs an accessible power socket. 3 - I started using a normal 12v cigarette connection but when fan on "high" it pulls a lot of power and the plug/socket got too hot for my liking. This is "normal" on high current through a cigarette lighter. So I changed the plug/socket from cigarette to "hella" type - which is similar size but much better connection and ergo less resistance/less heat/safer. I actually now use the hella connection for all high current 12v plug/sockets. See amzn.to/3Y1Tqh5 and do some reading :) but yes, fan works well

@@Ryan_DYD thank you so much for the info. Really appreciate the advice.

100% agree, I'm not a content maker, just some guy doing an odd video that may benefit others (if I could not find one myself on a particular topic). But blimey, so many complaints on the backing track! Subsequent videos have it almost muted ;) (It needs something but choice/skills limited and I my time was building the van :) Hope the content was useful even if your ears bleed :)

Thanks for nice comments. I'm not a "content maker" so don't advertise or post, so yeah, finding me is luck :) The tray has been perfect - the whole shower room is perfect (well, apart from one wall bubbling, see later video on fk ups). Use the room as a wet/shower room - zero issues/maintenance and looks new. No video of shower tray being made, but if you've seen the photos and the bathroom video...? Basically...... Made the floor (15mm ply) and sides. Then took floor out and clamped fake sides to it in the conservatory/workshop. Then just hot air gun and wooden battens and heated till it moved, then let it cool, then solid again. I bought enough for 3x attempts (lol) but the first was good enough. the corners are like paper so if you fold up you get a triangle excess, so simply heated and squished so it is a fully waterproof corner. The middle dip was fine but the uprights either side were a challenge (think about it!). Plug hole, cut a hole, then routed the hole edge to smooth angle. then raised tray 15mm then put plug "hole" offcut back in the hole, and made another out of scrap. Then heated and pushed the offcut round into the hole and it stretched and formed a perfect recessed plug hole. Really v easy. Then just overlipped the walls over the "upstands" of the tray, sealed with clear stixall (so waterproof) then just cosmetically sealed with good sealant. My only error was not having expansion gap of the external wall - pvc expands more than wood so should've had 1-2mm gap either side rather than wedged in. The PVC is really good to work with, just practice and "know" when it becomes super pliable. It was easier than expected and works better than hoped.

@@Ryan_DYD Thank you for the reply, you really are a gentleman giving a detailed description of how you made the tray. I really appreciate the time and effort in doing this. There is now a tray on the market that is designed to fit over the wheel arch which looks like it might do the job for me. I just need to check sizes etc. thank you again for the kind and helpful reply. Wayne. 👍

@@topgroover That is thin plastic and will need lots of timber support, so isn't a quick way out :( Also needs to be in a specific place, and mine isn't/wasn't. vv flimsy and used in "pro" (cough) vans, and a fair few crack due to insufficient support. (Mine is solid with 15mm ply all around.... ) Good luck whatver you decide :)

@@Ryan_DYD I realise that Ryan. The tray is thin and flimsy as you well know. I was just being lazy and going for the easy option, but I did say maybe not defo😜 I will have a go at heating some plastic as you kindly described, and see if my skill set can live up to yours. You said your bought 3 sheets but you nailed it 1st attempt. That's sounds like a plan to at least give it a go. I'll keep you posted if that's ok. Then you will be impressed or maybe fall apart laughing 😆Any chance you can point me in the right direction of the sheet plastic type and supplier. Thanks again. Wayne.

Hi, no I bought enough for 3 attempts - e. g. 1x sheet (for me) was big enough for 3 goes. I bought from www.hygienicplastic.co.uk/product-category/pvc-hygienic-wall-cladding-sheets-rockwall-range/?filter_color=pastel-grey&query_type_color=or - (2mm) and it comes rolled up - and you're like "really?!". But BE CAREFUL - when you undo it it will ping perfectly flat! (no "memory" of curve). Its really tollerant stuff. Cutting is fine, multitool or I used rail saw, jigsaw also fine but support it and use fine blade as if it catches and vibrates it will chip. I bought 5x sheets total, and had at least one spare - been useful for many other projects. Also lots of glue - I bought 14x www.hygienicplastic.co.uk/product/soudall-fixall-polymer-adhesive/ too (!!) - you use LOADS - their site advertises the amount per full sheet (3 tubes?) . Seriously. Great stuff, don't skimp (they were cheapest supplier of glue by far when I bought)

Yeah, sorry, I'm not a content maker so it is what it is. Subsequent videos have the music much much quieter so don't let that put you off if the content is of interest to you. (PS - almost 4y on the suspension has been perfect)

Hi. What do you mean? There are 1001 pics of the entire build on line if that'd help. Sadly I'm not a "content maker" so only have a phone to film, no 360 or wide angle, but if you let me know any questions or area of interest I'll help. The link to build album should be in video description

Yeah weird SMBCC rules mean its if you aren't building and "gaining" you can't stay to contribute for free. Weird! But yeah, we use that for defrosting too just leave a towel in there as well - never been a problem. In fact I'd forgotten I'd done it! Guess benefit outweighs the extra drips. Van still going well, away this weekend, and some long trips planned - just a bit quieter on the socials :)

Good luck! It still works well quite a few years on :)

Hi, see other vid comments - copy n pasted below for you... (0.8mm is fine, still perfect, any thicker would be tough I think) excuse copy and paste as on phone. I replied to someone else saying the below. thanks for comment. 3y in it's going strong and unmarked and hasn't fallen off. phew Sorry, you are correct - I just checked and its ABS edging from www.ney.co.uk/ - and the product was Edging KSP ABS NATURAL BARDOLINO OAK Artikel-Nr: 273127 and Edging ABS GREY BEIGE ZEBRANO 22MM X 0.8MM Artikel-Nr: 107796 . No idea why I put PVC - I will amend the title (but can't amend video).

lol Many years on, the conservatory is now a permanent workshop :)

Hi. Mine was just relay on/off - not PWM - would be nice :) So (on mine at least) it was OK swapping to a "silent fan". Though silent = less noisy rather than "silent".

Thank you, kind words! Though sold this in 2020 and built a new van which is a lot bigger and complex - videos on the channel. Miss the NV200 though - really was better than imagined :(

@@Ryan_DYD Ryan, what do you miss most about the NV200?....and how was the overall M.P.G 👍🤜🏽

Miss: the MPG (50-56!). The fact it was a car size, stealthy, and fully capable - so we used to use it a lot more than the bigger van. We could (did) easily use it as a car and just quite a perfect vehicle. (We only changed due to medical issues with wife meaning we needed more of a motorhome (eg somewhere to spend the day if needbe) rather than a campervan. ). Though no perfect answer. NV was cheap, reliable, and perfectly functional. (new van is 30mpg, bigger, more expensive, and more of an event to use so hasn't been as flexible - but is deffo better for longer trips (shower/bikes on board, bigger lounge area). Really need one of each!! :)

for what? Van? Conversion costs?

Thanks David, really kind words! (Better than pedantic and anal which is what I usually hear :D )

Hi. Pax seat on runners, so could move forward a bit. the loo (fiama bi pot 30) at 90' (so lid flaps against the sliding door. Just cleared end of bed. this made bed shorter than normal. But as you know - everything is a compromise. Did work vv well for us but probably not for all

​@Ryan_DYD thank you that's a great idea. Do you know the measurements your bed ended up please

@@tracielawrence9310 believe it was 165 long....

Be OK for me I'm shorter than that, what width please?

@@tracielawrence9310 We did 100cm. Fitted us both. cozy lol. But again, a compromise as we wanted lots of storage and fridge....

Not seen a murvi with a big garage and a (working lol) shower? Nor on a MWB? Though been a while since we've looked round them - used to "work" at the NEC motorhome shows on the stand next to Murvi so knew them well. But yeah, open side door (when its warm) is lovely! Happy travels.

Not seen any of the newer versions, but yes the 5kw may be overkill, and 2kw would probably be OK. We run on Kero rather than diesel that burns cleaner/hotter (apparently) and had no issues. We also like the van hot and if its too hot we have heater on low and open skylight - ventilation is also your friend. The current draw is not worth worrying about in the scheme of things really.... We do run low (1.2hz) a lot of the time and had no issues - and and at that pace it quiet. (whereas a 2kw may be noisier?) 5kw does get van hot quickly :) I'm okay with my choice....

Hi and thanks, Good points. Are you using heating oil (like for my CH boiler) which is 70p/litre? Ron@@Ryan_DYD

I think so - I only get it from a place that does it on the pump - so its called Kerosene - I believe its the same as heating oil

Vitrifrigo c60i - bought direct from the importers www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-motorhome/vitrifrigo-c60i-2-way-compressor-caravan-marine-fridge/

Hi. Thanks for kind comments. The air suspension was more for keeping the rear from sagging and for cornering stability (no point having a sportivo and not using it :) ). It works really well and van "looks" empty. for the money, no brainer. It makes the ride more car like. Double springs are more hassle imo. I never did a weight spreadsheet but our chassis is 3.5t mgw and knew we'd be fine. All in, with 2 adults, fuel, its 3000kg exactly and axles fine. So with water/bikes/stuff it will be well under limit. I was aiming for 3050kg without us in it (just in case of legal arguments over unlaiden weight for speed limit) but being that with us in was happy days. (I do have weighbridge print outs).

found it. Front axle 1560 (max 1880). Rear axle 1440 (max 2000) - max 3500 combined. So plenty of capacity in the right places

Hi again, thank you for your informative response. Your experience with air suspension sounds promising, and it's probably the answer for us. I imagine that in the end we'll land up with similar loading to you, all in at about 2900-3000kg. We'll likely prioritise windows and underslung tanks installation first, but with nowhere to park the van undercover, waiting for dryer and warmer weather makes sense. This delay gives us plenty time for thorough planning, drawings and all those spreadsheets! Ron@@Ryan_DYD

@@user-eh8bp2im5q all our info and build pics are on blog and linked in videos description along with specific videos on fire example installing the suspension. Ours was built outside too lol. Good luck

in one. the fan is linked in description and is a motorbike 12v fan. works well enough for the purpose. could be quieter on full blast but that's rarely used, the speed controller works well

eBay. on phone so can't access emails. but did I detail in the video description? pro plates?

excuse copy and paste as on phone. I replied to someone else saying the below. thanks for comment. 3y in it's going strong and unmarked and hasn't fallen off. phew Sorry, you are correct - I just checked and its ABS edging from www.ney.co.uk/ - and the product was Edging KSP ABS NATURAL BARDOLINO OAK Artikel-Nr: 273127 and Edging ABS GREY BEIGE ZEBRANO 22MM X 0.8MM Artikel-Nr: 107796 . No idea why I put PVC - I will amend the title (but can't amend video).

100cm. cozy. all a compromise... bed was bespoke from VW rusty Lee. perfect. that was the biggest size that made everything else work

can't recall for sure but think the shelf has bolts at the front so they need the cab roof liner to be removed... watch video again and see if that's the case.

good luck! the fesstool cutter is mandatory lol. made the job doable. all easy with practice but internal corners are always a challenge. still looks like new today and looks professional so I'm still happy. not easy but easy to remove of needed by applying heat so bit more edging than you need

mine has heat based adhesive so heat needed to melt and activate. also helps bending

Very true comments, and thanks for your kind words. Our kettle is 4A (1kw) so well within, and fridge is 12v so never a concern. The hot water is 850/1250w (from memory). Biggest consumer is 2kw fan heater but thats seldom used - maybe 2-3x ever.... TBH - we virtually never use hookup - if on a site its normally chargable now, and we've so much solar/battery, and gas is cheap as chips, its not worth paying even £2 for hookup. (Even when its free, we seldom bother - the hassle of getting the cable out lol. The solar gives us all the power we need). The heating is running on Kerosene, and we've only used 15L in 167 nights (of course, most over winter) - so thats <£20 worth. But others may well use hookup more. The wiring is rated to 16A+ so the MCBs could be swapped if it was ever a concern, worth remembering.

Well said and it is right what suits you is the right way to go .. I have just sold my big mobile home 4 berth it was well equipped. Microwave etc. also I know many who only use camp sites so a lot only have electric equipment ( no gas ) most do not use ovens . Me I was lazy I ate out .. my wife and I only had breakfast , which was basic porridge …

@@rouman7 lol. Yeah. Feel sorry for me, my next trip is 3w 2-up on a motorbike with a tent and gear..... So no fridge, water, hot water, heating....! Just a power bank! :) Van resting till its next big outting :D Will be a different way of camping for sure. Variety is spice of life and all that!

Oooohh. Good question. We don't have it now and sold it, but we drove it like a car without any concerns - so easily up to the speed limit. A lovely and lazy drive. No complaints.

Fair question - and easily 14v when driving, though I've limited solar/EHU to 13.8. I've seen no problems. My lighting circuts have 12v regulators so they only give 12v (and a smooth 12v at that) - so no flickering/dimming. As for these, checked the video and links/products changed. Mine is *like* amzn.to/3qrEgD7 - says it can take 35v so the input voltage isnt an issue. Output is pwm so if any concern just don't put to 100% :) Note the branded maxxair can fail on 14v so they should be on a 12v regulator as well. Also (IMO) the fan I use is a motorvehicle fan - so used to alternator voltage (14.8?). No issues to note in our use. HTH.

PS - I use many W1209 relays for fridge and other bits - even running at 14.4v (b2b voltage). Never had a failure (and cheap enough to carry spare!)

Thanks for taking time to comment :) 173 nights so far and holding together well. 1st MOT next week - how time flies!

Just the doors with "keys locks". (As far as I know!) - as for where - see www.ebay.co.uk/str/carandcommercialsolutionsltd?_trksid=p2047675.m3561.l2563

Sorry, no. But I think the switch was www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295254085008 and diagrams on here. Basically when unpressed switch is in position 1 (motor goes one way), and when pressed motor goes the other way. The "ends" and auto off are dealt with by the actuator as the one I used had its own limit switches (that just disconnected power). Its rather easier than it sounds to be honest! See forum.digikey.com/t/polarity-reversal-using-a-dpdt-switch/626

Thanks for posting, hope it helps others with newer vans

lol. Its OK :) the load is taken up by the wall batton - thats over engineered and takes the strain, So no problem. The only change I'd make after 5y is the biggest cupboard could do with heavier duty runners. Rest are fine. Biggest is fine with light storage but if full of heavy stuff it can struggle. The 18mcf is *heavy* lol

lol. Yeah, can't argue that. Later build videos had it much more lower volume. But hey, I'm a normal guy trying to help others by providing info - and I'm not a CZcamsr. Hopefully the content and mute button makes up for it.

Hope the video helps. Each install will be unique and no instructions I'm afraid but these do still work really well. Good luck with your project

lol. Very kind comment, thanks for taking the time to cheer me up!

Thanks for watching! Though over winter, just leave door open and power off :) Brrrrr :D

Hi we're what, 4-5 years in? All looks as new :) the MFC is probably as heavy as MDF, my "doors" are MDF. The large one has always been "over heavy" and I would change the runners - but it still works albeit not coming out swiftly when pressed, and sometimes you have to grab it. We only use it for light stuff (spare loo roll, breakfast cereal etc) and its OK - and okay enough not to bother swapping the runners. But yeah, is v heavy!!!

Cool :) lol. Just think about installation and airflow - I guess most don't really worry, but do it with thought and you will be fine. This one really helped us. Also, I have a video on the airflow in my play list, where we put active fan cooling etc.

lol - yes, but my memory is faded. I think the release would make life easier - but without releasing (and a helper to hold) you can get the external bit over the handle by doing it diagonally and passing over - and the internal bit just slides up. It does work - honest :)

@@Ryan_DYD ill be trying this afternoon when delivered !

@@neildixon6134 lol. Good luck!

How did you get on?

@@Ryan_DYD easy , the newer ducatos are even easier as you don't have to take the speaker out !

not sure it is available. you also needs a complex internal bracket. easier to buy!

thanks! it's holding up very well. but if you do similar get heavier duty runners for the big cupboard

VW rusty Lee. Google him. well known in the vw world but did our nv as a custom size. more info on blog. highly recommend him workmanship was excellent and price very fair

Watch the video again, there is a full shower and wet room. We have another video on the bathroom specifically. And yes, this video was rushed, but trying to keep it short. There is a longer version walk around version too which shows more and slower. Yep, I'm a poor videographer - only using phone, so I apologise for the video quality.