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167989 PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 3:07 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Does anybody know of any suppliers (websites or otherwise) of parts to build a Motorhome, I am thinking about building my own demountable to go on my pick-up, particularly interested in panels etc to build the sides roof etc. Any info appreciated.

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Hi, Martin

There's a challenge - building your own, including the panels. It begs the question: Are you sure?

I think your first stop needs to be:

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Loads and loads of information in those pages, and interesting gellery of members' vans.

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Hi Martin go
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its the self build club, they have all the info you need.

Best of luck if you do decide to go down that route.

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168004 PostPosted: Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:03 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Thanks for the info people.

Don't know if I'm sure, but have you seen the price of an off the peg one + second hand ones don't come up that often.
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Hi tmrancho2

And have you seen the price of second hand "home build" M/Hs?

Only do it if it's a project for the enjoyment of the build process, there's no future in it otherwise.

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Hi again, Martin

Some time ago, clicking on links which led to clicking on links, I came across a company that did special conversions and the like.

I haven't got time to try and chase it down, but it's something to do with

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If you click around those, you'll come across a place (in Hull maybe??) that does special conversions. They might be able to help you. Unless you're experienced at this sort of thing, it might be wise to get someone to make the body for you, and then you fit it out. Getting it looking OK, but strong enough to withstand the rigours of transit, would be tough, I think.

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Also came across

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on my cyber travels.

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Hi

I know a chap who converted a coach into a motorhome - the kitchen was from MFI! You can sometimes use domestic products - cost much less than motorhome specials - but watch the weight!

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and the company I was referring to is

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Build your own, nobody comes close to these guys
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