Long Wheelbase (Shorter Job) LT35

Cheers Jay.

Bought the cameras and monitor from ebay after a recommendation from someone on one of the other forums. The reversing camera is this one. The rear view camera is very similar to this one and the monitor looks exactly the same as this one.
The reversing camera comes from China but I didn't have any problems with the delivery. The other 2 items came from Hong Kong but I couldn't at the time find any in this country for the same money. As you will see they now do them.
Just drilled the hole on the doors for the cameras, then fastened them in.



For the reversing camera I gently had to tap the door out slightly to move the camera to get a better picture.



 I wired the reversing camera into the reversing lights and the rear view camera into a fused live feed. The camera clips onto the rear view mirror.



For forward driving I use the AV1 button on the monitor



and when I select reverse gear, I push the AV2 button to give the reversing image.



After checking everything worked and was happy with where everything was I siliconed round the cameras to keep the rain out.
The cables are just long enough in my camper but I took them up over the cab and down the back to the floor. I purchased some extension leads but found I didn't need them.

Hope that helps.

If you need to know anything else just shout

Cheers

Allan





Edited by BigAl68 - 23 Oct 12 at 14:51

Well, after nearly 2 months off, I thought it's about time I did some more. Stripped out the old dash again and refitted a one from a 1995 LT35.



This time the fuel guage works



Got the speedo to work, had to slide the drive gear along the shaft in the gearbox to enable it to mesh with the speedo drive. It had slid along and wasn't meshing with the pinion I had replaced earlier.
Tried removing the drain plug in the water heater and it shattered. New one on order



Altered the door mirrors after having a drive round the yard





Also moved the van further along in the yard, was told it was to keep the skips together .



More soon

Cheers

Allan

Cheers for that Skyblueads. Well it's been 6 months so I thought it was time to do a bit more . Turned the engine over for about 30 seconds to get the diesel through, turned on the ignition a couple of times to heat the glow plugs and woohoo it fired up 1st time . Also fitted a new drain plug to the front of the carver water heater, connected the gas and batteries and it also fired up first time. Put the fridge back in after changing a couple of parts and testing it at home.



Also put all the woodwork back around the cooker area



More soon

Cheers

Allan





Edited by BigAl68 - 02 May 13 at 20:45

very interesting and thanks for taking time to add all the photos ... keep up the good work .. looks like you are close to finishing her - Did you get an MOT yet? 

Cheers

Yipeeeeeeeeeeee



Took 3 1/2 weeks from sending the photos & V5C off to receiving the above. Will take a couple of weeks when I can get to the Motor Caravan ( sounds nice) to finish it for the MOT but unfortunately have started a new job which will be day shift for a couple of months.

Cheers

( A very happy ) Allan

I was beginning to wonder where you had gone.

mat_the_cat wrote: Nice one! Cheaper insurance AND you get to legally do a heady 60 mph on A roads...

In our dreams

Congratulations. Good to hear your up and running.

Hi Peter.

Sorry I've taken so long to get back to you. On your V5C form for your van, look in Section 7, 'Changes to current vehicle' and fill in the 'Wheelplan / Body type' section with Motor Caravan then take your photos (I sent 15 but that might have been overkill on my part) and write out a covering letter, that's about it. This is the letter I sent:

Address

 

Date

DVLA

Swansea

SA99 1BA

 

Dear Sirs,

 I am writing to request that my vehicle registration number **** *** is reclassified as a “Motor Caravan”. I have completed the conversion myself and am aware of your requirements for the vehicle to fit into the classification of “Motor Caravan”.

 Please find a series of photographs enclosed showing details of the vehicle.

 

1. Front of Motor Caravan showing registration plate.
2. Rear of Motor Caravan again showing registration plate.
3. Interior detail showing seats and table in upright position. Please note the table bracket is permanently and securely fixed to the vehicle body.
4. Bed in sleeping position. Please note that this is made up from seat cushions used for seating during the day. The key elements of the bed base are permanently and securely fixed to the body of the vehicle. The bed is 6 foot 2 inches long.
5. Cooking facilities. The cooker is fueled by gas. The gas piping is permanently fixed to the vehicle.
6. Storage cupboards.
7. Windows added to both sides of the Motor Caravan.
8. Water is stored in a Fiamma 70 litre on-board tank.

The conversion of the vehicle to a Motor Caravan was completed on ***********.

I enclose my V5C document with section 7 “Changes to Current Vehicle” completed.

I trust that the enclosed photographs provide you with sufficient evidence to make the amendment to Body Type classification. If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. My home telephone number is ***** ******.

 Yours faithfully,

 

enc. V5C, 15  Photographs of the vehicle

The photos I sent (which were all returned) with the comments I wrote on the back were:

1A)  Front of vehicle showing Registration Plate

1B) Front and side of vehicle

2A) Rear of vehicle showing Registration Plate

2B) Rear of vehicle, both doors open (showing small amount of storage space). No rear windows in doors

3) Interior detail. Table bracket permanently fixed to side wall. Sliding door to access area

4) Bed in sleeping area. Seat cushions used for mattress. Bed 6' 2'' long

5A) Rear of vehicle showing cooker, sink & fridge

5B) Cooker & sink

6A) Main storage cupboard closed

6B) Main storage cupboard open

6C) Storage cupboard above driver / passenger seats

6D) Storage cupboard fixed to side wall

7A) Side windows fitted to drivers side

7B) Side window in sliding door

8) Water container

Once that's done then post it off. I got a reply within 3 weeks. Sorry it's a bit long winded but hope it helps.

Yours looks fab. Hurry up and get some photos put on here.

Cheers

Allan

Edited by BigAl68 - 05 Sep 13 at 13:22

Thank you for the foil Al, saved me all manner of faffing around.

Managed to sneak another day in . Cut out some cardboard templates





Got a sheet of steel plate



Then cut them out





Still need to grind the spacer plate puddle welds flush and remove all the necessary paint, etc to be able to weld it up and drill some puddle holes to attach the top plate to the spacer plate.

More next week

Cheers

Allan