Why I decided NOT to wait for the GC

[DNR]

Thanks for your kind comments!

Last few finishing touches to the van last night. Doors on the elec/gas units. I’ve also attached some images of the build.

Took a few ideas from my Boxdrive and applied a layout that works for me.
Initially looked for a company to build for me, but they were either rigid in their designs, masively expensive or just didn’t bother getting back to me. Timeframe had to be right too as I couldn’t have a van sitting waiting to be built.

I saw online a company called Evo Design, great looking furniture, flat pack, pre cut to fit and thought, “I can do this”…

So glad I took on the project. I know the van intimately, although I have had less snagging on this than from any of my motorhomes and Campervan. Everything just worked.

 

[soulstyledevon]

I’ve done it. I’ve build my own Campervan. Just over two months of hard graft, but I’m super proud of it. Might not be appropriate to post these pictures hee, but I’ve had a good relationship with people in this thread, so thought people might want to see itView attachment 107453

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Great effort, well done.
You must be well chuffed…

 

[HowieDog]

Thanks for your kind comments!

Last few finishing touches to the van last night. Doors on the elec/gas units. I’ve also attached some images of the build.

Took a few ideas from my Boxdrive and applied a layout that works for me.
Initially looked for a company to build for me, but they were either rigid in their designs, masively expensive or just didn’t bother getting back to me. Timeframe had to be right too as I couldn’t have a van sitting waiting to be built.

I saw online a company called Evo Design, great looking furniture, flat pack, pre cut to fit and thought, “I can do this”…

So glad I took on the project. I know the van intimately, although I have had less snagging on this than from any of my motorhomes and Campervan. Everything just worked.

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The interior supplier is in Wareham, close to where we live. I sense a project on the horizon!

 

[DNR]

The interior supplier is in Wareham, close to where we live. I sense a project on the horizon!

Good guys!

 

[DNR]

I've put some graphics on the van now... Go faster carbon fibre

 

[Chainline]

Ok, I don't still own a Cali but I remember it with fondness, I'm still interested in the brand, look in occasionally and still support the forum with my membership fees.
I suspect all the talk of Westfalia and Hymer vans irritates the purists however the advise and knowledge shouldn't be dismissed.
Many Cali owners move on due to change of circumstances, reading members comments are not only interesting but invaluable when making the next step.
Talk of Hymer/Westfalia is not a slur on the brand but a realisation that one brand can not satisfy all.
Since selling the VW I've gained a wealth of knowledge on the Hymer Grand Canyon, good, bad and ugly which I'm more than happy to share.

I’d love to hear your feedback as a potential owner. Can you msg me pls?

 

[kave]

Fantastic. Did you buy a new Crafter?
If you have the time please tell us more, or have you written more somewhere else?

 

[rod_vw]

Fantastic. Did you buy a new Crafter?
If you have the time please tell us more, or have you written more somewhere else?

Who are you replying to please?

 

[kave]

Who are you replying to please?

I was replying to @DNR. I meant Sprinter, sorry.