Anyone else interested in a camper version?

Camper plans

After commenting that I had ordered a Metris cargo van to turn into a camper, Haulin and Colin asked what my plans were. Here they are (subject to change with new insights).

Size: The Marco Polo videos clearly show that there is plenty of space in the Metris to create a small camper.

Electrical: I ordered X27 the additional battery package. When placing the order, my dealer indicated that if I ordered that I also had to order EK1 the Body Builder connector which is hooked up to the extra battery. This will give me easy access to connect the additional lighting, etc. into a fuse panel.

Ceiling fan: Such as http://www.fantasticvent.com/fan-tastic-vent-s-retail-12-volt-fans.html#model7350.

Insulation: I plan to use closed cell foam insulation. Probably just http://greatstuff.dow.com/products/big-gap-filler/ but using a special tool for installation rather than the little hose it comes with. E.g., http://www.homedepot.com/p/GREAT-STUFF-PRO-14-Foam-Dispensing-Gun-230409/202892513 with the 3 inch wide foam spray attachment.

Walls: I think the Metris will come with plastic panels on the inside as shown in http://www.mbsprinterusa.com/images/future-models/gallery/cargo-area.jpg. My plan is to use these panels as a template to cut and drill panels made out of more durable paneling. The overall effect would be like the inside of the Icelandic Happy Campers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPb7qTXdSW4 only with a different color and texture on the panels.

Bed: a wall mounted fold out sleeper/sofa: https://www.blazinbelltech.com/furniture.html The key benefit is that much of the space of the camper could be used as a truck when the bed is folded up against a wall. The bed is 2 inches narrower than our old VW campervan so I may rig up some support for a bit more sleeping room.

Windows: Yes, but I’m uncertain of which type.

Accordion screens across rear and sliding door such as those by http://www.phantomscreens.us/products.aspx?productsApplication=rvs would provide much better ventilation. A friend has these on her Travato camper.

Swivel chairs: Yes if possible. http://www.discountvantruck.com/sprinterswivelbases/sprinterseatadaptersswivels.htm has some swivels for sprinter seats.

Pop top: Current plans do not include a pop top such as http://www.gtrv.com but that is always an option down the road. http://www.camperize.com/poptops.html lists companies selling them.

Refrigerator: I plan to buy a high quality, low energy use electric cooler. There are several good ones on the market. This http://westyventures.com/parts.html gives one example.

Stove and sink: Yes but I’m uncertain which ones. When I look at sinks in RV and camping equipment stores they are all quite large. So I’m still looking for a small sink.

Hello everyone

full disclosure here, I am creating a full campervan version based on the Metris/Vito with a very well known German company, Reimo, these guys have been in the campervan biz for a long time.

In any case I made several phone calls last year and 2 visits to the factory and the Dusseldorf RV show, and I am impressed with the initial results!

the van debuted at the Dusseldorf show,along with a bunch of other Vito camper/pop tops but I will say, ours is the closest to a traditional campervan, and I think it will sell at a very competive price (dont ask me how much yet,we are working on this and the exchange rate ect as well to get to a standard price that wont fluctuate to much)



Let me know what you think, this is the first version that will be avaiable,I will be making a couple of other versions with less equipment as well.

Thanks

Paul Nunes

www.reimoamericas.com

Interior Camper pics

Hello Guys

as requested here are a couple of pics I snapped on my phone of the inside setup.









Let me know what you think, these will have a 12V compressor fridge, 2 burner hob and sink, the front seat should rotate on swivels and that back seat (in matching fabric ) makes an excellent bed that is fully tested and complianced (not junk) pull and crash tested,TUV certified,including ISOFIX for child seats (not even a requirement in North America yet,but has been in Europe for some time)As well as a bed (optional) in the pop top

Thanks

Paul

Reimo Americas