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davidhow
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loving the person inside waving
Millie Master
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Here is my self built 'Millie', this was my first self build and I did it on a quite old van with the mind set that if we liked her, then we would sell her and buy either a new or very nearly new panel van and convert that one.
But we love her so much and next to no one would want to steal her, so getting on for 5 years since the build we still have her and love every single thing about her dents and all and we have used the £30 k or more that we have saved by not converting another one on other important matters !!
Prior to my build I carried out an enormous amount of research into converted panel vans and every single person I spoke to said their number one problem was the lack of storage room which is why 'Millie' has her very practical rear storage shed.
But we love her so much and next to no one would want to steal her, so getting on for 5 years since the build we still have her and love every single thing about her dents and all and we have used the £30 k or more that we have saved by not converting another one on other important matters !!
Prior to my build I carried out an enormous amount of research into converted panel vans and every single person I spoke to said their number one problem was the lack of storage room which is why 'Millie' has her very practical rear storage shed.
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Oops, re post 8 ( Burstner)
Van is 7.5m length, 3850kg with just over 750kg payload.
What we like.
Everything, but especially.....
Large heated garage area with access from both sides.
Euro 6 engine so no restrictions on entering emission zones UK or EU
Underfloor storage areas with heated double floor, so no cold feet.
Separate shower and separate toilet. Can be closed off from the rest of the van to make a self contained bathroom
Very comfortable island bed with lots of storage.
Electric drop down double bed, in case we take anyone away with us, front side sofas convert to 2 belted travelling seats with tables
Comfortable seating for 6-8 in the front lounge
Very efficient heating system with 12 hot air outlets including 2 in the garage and warm floor
Lots of storage cupboards with soft close drawers and led lights everywhere, including night time floor lighting and moveable spotlights everywhere.
Self seeking sat dish with Freesat and TNT ( French TV)
Solar panel (100w) and twin leisure batteries.
Extra wide hab door with sliding fly screen
Good looking van inside and out and 28mpg!
What we don’t like...
nothing, not found anything we would change and nothing has gone wrong or broken
debs
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It's reliable, warm, comfortable, Bohemian and a self-build, and sometimes I change things, I have just replaced the carpeted ceiling with tongue and groove which has freshened it up some. I do expect to have to shell out for new components as time goes by, but I don't think new vehicles have the appeal that older vehicles have.
