[activecampers]

Hi
Early days, but thinking about using an NV200 van as a base vehicle for an impossible conversion. Want 2 birth and all the toys in the miniscule base.
Anyway, can anyone recommend supplier for install/fit pop-top roof; install/fit a rock n roll bed (custom size, nearer 1.6-1.7 max length to enable loo to be used at night); and to supply/fit the side windows?
Also does anyone have exact plan of the rear area for full 3d dimensions eg the load length is 2m but is that back to seat? and is there more if seat forward? Sizes of rear panel excl doors etc
Thanks

 

[kenwood4400]

This might be useful....
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/bbg.aspx

 

[Doh2doh]

For poptop the best I have seen are Travelodge and cccampers. Both charge around £2100 for it. The cccampers are bringing out one with a bigger opening soon with a pull down bed

 

[activecampers]

This might be useful....
http://www.nissan-techinfo.com/bbg.aspx

Not "might" - try "exceptionally"!!!!


Great link and shows there is more load than I expected - esp in length. The NV200 has far more load area than most vans of this ilk. Great news - thanks

 

[activecampers]

Thanks, I was aware of cccampers but not Travelodge, I can't find them googling?


I will email the people I know of, as the prices may/may not include finishing etc.

 

[helmut_taunus]

load length is 2m but is that back to seat? and is there more if seat forward?

Hi,
more length with swivel seats
https://dvickers1955.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/nv200-swivel-seats-640x480.jpg
https://youtu.be/7dg3h-SwUzc

 

[Doh2doh]

My mistake with pop top its drivelodge not travel lodge. £2100 for poptop in white with three lights and carpet line.
Cccampers are bringing out a swivel seat for the passengers seat that also slides once swiveled all the way up to the table. This isc£320 fitted.

 

[activecampers]

Thanks for the info above.
We've got to decide if we want a pop top or keep it low roof.... Benefits with either, just got to map to our needs.


Cheers for info re swivel seat.


Its early days for us, and a few people I've emailed about bed sizes wont give info on email And that is speculative questions on what is possible - e.g. crash approved rock n roll bed that is narrower and shorter. But then, I guess still need to comply with DVLA minimum bed length though guess that could be a temporary extension. Until I get my hands on a van and commit - its hard to know what is doable or not!


Accessing the loo with bed down is a must-have requirement.

 

[Doh2doh]

The load space is over 2m so length of bed is not a problem. Most of the bed suppliers can make the bed narrower by shortening the boards and upholstery so the tested frame is not affected.
I think best widthbfor bed is between 105 and 110 cm. This gives enough space to fit a fridge in the side cupboards if you choose the right fridge.

 

[mikhael]

I would try coast2coast converters who are doing my NV200 conversion. Great family outfit ! They operate from Hampton in Arden, Solihull.

 

[Andy]

have you looked at Sussexcampervans website re campercar

 

[activecampers]

have you looked at Sussexcampervans website re campercar

Yes, and been to see them, but appeared more interested in selling a van than helping with particular bits. Not overly impressed with build or the conversation we had to be honest.

 

[Andy]

Yes, and been to see them, but appeared more interested in selling a van than helping with particular bits. Not overly impressed with build or the conversation we had to be honest.

Are you think of converting a van you already own?

 

[activecampers]

Are you think of converting a van you already own?

No but yes.


We will be spec'ing and buying a brand new van from Nissan. Spent the morning at the friendly dealer. So don't own one yet, but will buy new and convert immediately but slowly ish.

 

[helmut_taunus]

install/fit a rock n roll bed (custom size

Hello,
no rock n roll bed, I have never seen one for nv200 evalia, but you may see some other solutions of beds in NV200.
1
All seats away, sleeping on ground, 120..145 x 200 cm.
2
zooom weekend bed
in a 5 seats car with swivel seats
https://youtu.be/RzF1ZtNvjUQ
3
yatoo concept bed named lidoo
principle see https://youtu.be/xi0swc0xkmk
they have a version for NV200
4
camperoad bed behind the nv200
http://www.camperoad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/MG_9570.jpg
5
self construction like
vanessa mobil camping
ququq
6
self construction
seats 3 +4 +5 removed, seats 1 +2 in the car, seats 6 +7 may be in the car,
a large box in the middle of the car where seats 3-5 are missing, with wooden plates generating a bed over the box and to the front and the rear side of this box
7
zooom rising roof with two beds
http://www.zooom.biz/typo3temp/pics/39d86c0d99.jpg
possible additional beds on seats
8
lunar vacanca camper on nv200
9
self build camperversion
http://www.reisendurcheuropa.de/nv-200-multi-van-s256800.html
with the special front passenger seat
.
There are some more examples of self construction beds in nv200
regards Helmut

 

[activecampers]

Thanks - good info
If/when we go ahead we'll document what we do

 

[Doh2doh]

Expect a long wait if you are buying a new van. We order ours in July. It was meant to be here in October. Just been told Nissan is now only shipping euro 6 engines so our van will not arrive until January earliest.?

 

[activecampers]

lol! Oh.
We're at the dealer Thursday so I will enquire! 2 weeks ago they said order December for March..... (we want it in March)
Thanks

 

[activecampers]

Oh s**t!
Just looked at, say, Bristol Street Motors, and the Euro 6 van is 50% more than the Euro 5 (!) http://www.bristolstreet.co.uk/new-van-deals/nissan/nv200/


Is yours coming as Euro 6? Apparently (!) they cost more, and need a second fuel tank with some other chemical? http://www.parkers.co.uk/vans/news-and-advice/2015/march/what-does-euro-6-means-for-van-buyers/ ???


Definitely questions for the dealer.

 

[Doh2doh]

If I wait to January then the van I get will be euro 6. Because I already had paid my deposit it will not cost me any more than the euro 5 van that I should have got.
The dealer was unable to tell me which of the three different ways that it is able to get euro 6 status.