Post by Firefox on Dec 13, 2012 23:59:49 GMT
Useful Self-build links and Data base
In this thread we will link various websites useful to self builders. If you know of a good link, post it in the thread below and I will add it to the lists in the appropriate section. If I haven't updated this post in a few days, send me a PM and tell me to get my arse in gear!
If you want, add some description to your website link and say what you used it for etc.
General Sites and Self build forums
www.campervanlife.com/building Good general advice
www.diy-motorhome.co.uk/ More useful general advice
www.justkampers.com/forum2/ Active forums, all things VW mainly
sbmcc.co.uk/forum/ Big forum, but to search and keep posting it is pay only. Free to browse
Specialist Parts Suppliers
www.rainbowconversions.co.uk/ Good parts selection and generally competitive prices
www.caktanks.co.uk/ Huge parts selection, and of course Fresh/waste tanks
www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/ More motorhome parts and good range of fridges
www.justkampers.com/ Many parts for converting VW's and panel vans as well as larger ones
www.magnummotorhomes.co.uk/ lots of parts for selfbuilders and their knowledge and service is excellent!
Technical Advice and Articles
www.smartgauge.co.uk/batt_con.html Linking batteries together
img137.imageshack.us/img137/305/movanowiring.jpg Simple self-build wiring diagram based on a switch
www.sterling-power.com/support-faq-2.htm Lowdown on leisure batteries for a self-build
www.marcleleisure.co.uk/Sund001/SplitCharge01.htm Split charge wiring diagrams and battery to battery charging circuits overview etc.
midsummerenergy.co.uk/pdfs/split-charge-relay-wiring-diagram.pdf An alternative from Midsummer Energy
www.split-charge-relays.co.uk/charging-systems/split-charging-relay-faq.html More descriptions and advice on split charge systems
Personal Self Build Blogs
kellsvan.piczo.com/?cr=6
deepredmotorhome.com/
abusforus.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Conversion
kevskamper.blogspot.com/
youtube.com/makeyourownmotorhome
www.xor.org.uk/unimog/mymog.htm
travelvanworld.blogspot.com/
www.vantocampervan.co.uk/
In this thread we will link various websites useful to self builders. If you know of a good link, post it in the thread below and I will add it to the lists in the appropriate section. If I haven't updated this post in a few days, send me a PM and tell me to get my arse in gear!
If you want, add some description to your website link and say what you used it for etc.
General Sites and Self build forums
www.campervanlife.com/building Good general advice
www.diy-motorhome.co.uk/ More useful general advice
www.justkampers.com/forum2/ Active forums, all things VW mainly
sbmcc.co.uk/forum/ Big forum, but to search and keep posting it is pay only. Free to browse
Specialist Parts Suppliers
www.rainbowconversions.co.uk/ Good parts selection and generally competitive prices
www.caktanks.co.uk/ Huge parts selection, and of course Fresh/waste tanks
www.olearymotorhomes.co.uk/ More motorhome parts and good range of fridges
www.justkampers.com/ Many parts for converting VW's and panel vans as well as larger ones
www.magnummotorhomes.co.uk/ lots of parts for selfbuilders and their knowledge and service is excellent!
Technical Advice and Articles
www.smartgauge.co.uk/batt_con.html Linking batteries together
img137.imageshack.us/img137/305/movanowiring.jpg Simple self-build wiring diagram based on a switch
www.sterling-power.com/support-faq-2.htm Lowdown on leisure batteries for a self-build
www.marcleleisure.co.uk/Sund001/SplitCharge01.htm Split charge wiring diagrams and battery to battery charging circuits overview etc.
midsummerenergy.co.uk/pdfs/split-charge-relay-wiring-diagram.pdf An alternative from Midsummer Energy
www.split-charge-relays.co.uk/charging-systems/split-charging-relay-faq.html More descriptions and advice on split charge systems
Personal Self Build Blogs
kellsvan.piczo.com/?cr=6
deepredmotorhome.com/
abusforus.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Conversion
kevskamper.blogspot.com/
youtube.com/makeyourownmotorhome
www.xor.org.uk/unimog/mymog.htm
travelvanworld.blogspot.com/
www.vantocampervan.co.uk/