Nissan Campervan

This video is of my daughter and I out for a picnic in our Nissan Primastar campervan. I will be selling it on eBay in a few days (probably w/b 28th July 2014).
This is the ideal vehicle for touring and camping. It has 240V electrics with hook-up via an external connection box and an RCD consumer unit for safety. There are 3 x 12v sockets, 2 x double 240V sockets and 2 x USB sockets in the rear. The 120A/h leisure battery has plenty of power for all your 12v gadgets.
The sink is fed via a submersible electric pump and has fresh and waste water tanks which are easily accessible from the rear doors. Under the sink is a slide out toilet which is also easily accessible for filling and emptying. Lots of storage space in the cupboards and lockers. The stow away table can be put up in seconds and seats 4 people comfortably at meal times.
The swivel seats form part of the bed thereby freeing up the rear space so the porta-potti type toilet can
be used at night, there is also a slide out privacy screen for the sink/toilet area. A Zig unit controls the
mains and 12v electric systems and has a separate output for the fridge. The whole van has been fully
insulated with SuperQuilt insulation and carpet lined. It also comes with a set of thermal window blinds.
The van drives like a car and can be used as an everyday vehicle, it even fits in my garage. The 2.0L
diesel engine with its six speed gearbox is economical to run and still has the power to overtake up hills! It is also fully registered as a Motor Caravan on the V5 document so normal van speed restriction don't apply.

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*That 'Slider-door' for toilet privacy IS BRILLIANT!* (It takes up almost no space, and is simple to use for 'private functions') *I see there is also an 'outside access' to remove the cassette for emptying so you don't have to move it around inside where any spillage would mean disaster* *Job well done!*

[@mikeysonlyvanspage]

Nice conversion. I like the sink and gas going along the back window. Yes, like the others have said, the beds do look uncomfortable but I guess you don't know until you've tried them. Thanks for showing your conversion.

[@DutchAussieProductions]

Great looking van. I agree with the other comments about sleeping. I am amazed how much is in your van.

[@TheKeefusoutdoors]

Bollox to all the critics. If you can sleep in it then who cares. I personally think its an amazing use of such a small space. Liked and subbed.

[@nv200camper4]

I have to agree with the many comments about the sleeping setup, it doesn't look like you will get a comfortable nights sleep. I would also have gone with a thicker material for the curtains. But each to their own. Good luck, have fun.

[@Radio4ManLeics]

great little van. I love the red and white trim, and that sliding porta potti idea is just genius. I think I would have to do something with the bed arrangement though. It looks flat - like a roller coaster is flat! There are a number of options you could consider: pop top roof bed, or change the seats for flat back fold flat ones like Ford and VW do in their Multivan concepts. And yes, I'd want a cooker, even if it's just a canister hob.

[@russandemm]

Some great stuff but I know I couldn't sleep on those chairs

[@kathleenearle2219]

Brilliant, simple and ultra practical, clever ideas throughout.

[@dozerblade]

I liked the way you fitted the portaloo , very nifty, I have just converted one but couldn't figure out how to get a bog in it!

[@malcolmrowe5031]

Love the sliding door for the loo, hate the sleeping arrangements, that's never gonna be comfy??

[@TheRawBabe]

Rear view camera & monitor!! Nicely done :)

[@kiwivanman9035]

I also build nissan campers. Nice job well done, William

[@BG-hp6mu]

Some very good thinking went into this. Well done.

[@LWJCarroll]

Thanks for sharing your setup..brilliant toilet setup! I hope to be able to use the same design...Laurie

[@reganbaddeley5816]

Terrible sleeping arrangement. It makes the terrific work on the rest of the van an absolute waste. Its more like a rolling office! Plenty of sockets for your printer, copier, coffee machine and computer!

[@campervancameraman1818]

Excellent!!! Ingenious design well though out.

[@bearlycamping]

was awesome til I saw the sleeping situation. another good idea with the drapes though

[@ZOISANIS]

Excellent conversion!! excellent video!!

[@cookieinpalmbeach]

Can't get freaky in this tight space

[@pudingaomar6341]

Very neat

[@sherellucasemmanuelcarsola6896]

only thing missing to be perfect is a shower and a matress topper for that terribly uncomfortable sleeping area and a solar panel.

[@garyanderson9467]

Yeah, like any adult would actually sleep on that kind of surface for more than one night. Sure.

[@TheAhliLoveExperience]

Awesomeness! The beds don't look very comfy, but that is a gorgeous setup. :)

[@saxonwench1]

exactly what i was going to say!

[@ianpatrick772]

Everyone who says the bed arrangement doesn't look very comfy are of course correct, but it wasn't meant to be for long term camping just a day van with the option of sleeping over night.

[@webshyte]

Fantastic - can I ask what the privacy screen is made from please?

[@tthriller]

Nice soundtrack !!!

[@chentefer8417]

nice setup and the best of all is the economy of this vehicle if is a diesel easyle get 47mpg my is a renoult traffic 08 in mexico but is same buddy style 1.9 dci turbo I'm actually going to take it to the usa California to do yhe set up where I live the best car I ever own ... never seen one in the usa

[@Fitforacting]

chente fer have you done it yet on yours?

[@noelcxl2037]

My back is getting sore just thinking about sleeping on those seats 🙈🙈

[@tan3734]

is amazing design.

[@AndrewPattullo]

Great job ! bed arrangment ......... mmm i couldnt sleep on it ! ,,,, thou a great idea.and at least it aint a sodding T5 !

[@ginettehebert2946]

The sleeping arrangement doesn't look comfy at all

[@the80386]

+Ginette Hebert right. their older campers from the 90s were better than this. this looks like a regular micro being forced to be a camper.

[@tarot-karma-online]

Hi, its 2019 now and I guess u sold it. Please be honest, the seats did not look like they were even or straight. Did u ever really sleep in them? How was the sleeping experience? Thank u

[@qristv1912]

interesting thanks for sharing

[@edwardcharles9764]

The beds don't work! The hump in the join would play havoc and even more so trying to lie down on your side. No hot water and really not enough capacity anyway, so is it camp site washrooms? If so restricts where you stay compared to wild and adds cost. It's a day can really and on that basis a nice conversion. (Apart from the colour of those seats!!!!)

[@multimediayproduccionsuaye1471]

In Mexico is The Renault Traffic.

[@levelone4146]

loved the video and the layout of your van. How much did it cost to convert. I'm currently using a vw t25.

[@ianpatrick772]

It cost far too much!

[@martyscott1974]

Nice van but the sleeping arrangements don't look very comfortable

[@johnb365]

yep, beds not flat . sleeping fail

[@JonnyRides]

Great job!!!

[@novavida1522]

Cool setup but the bed looks very uncomfortable.

[@JS-xv2uh]

Best campervan ever!!!!!!

[@ianpatrick772]

Thank you!

[@jnttr08]

super vehicule

[@padgc]

front door panel cards. are they custom made?

[@kirstysewell8422]

that view with the bench was amazing. where was this? love your van. we have a Nissan elgrand

[@ianpatrick772]

That picnic area is in Colyford, Devon, UK.

[@NomaddUK]

Hi. Where did you get the single font seat from? I am looking for one too

[@joychanter6498]

With the swivel mount? Me too it's hard to find any info on them anywhere

[@AntGeezer]

Blink twice if you are being held against your will! Mostly....good job, beds (beds?) awful. Even for one night that would be unpleasant.

[@aname5091]

Is it a NV200?

[@DriveLongRoad]

cool !

[@marilynwisbey9446]

How old is that little girl ? Or is it a young woman ?

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Imagine sleeping a week in those chairs no thanks

[@Thomas1980]

terrible bed.... nice Video

[@emzirek]

either you're not driving comfortably or you're not sleeping comfortably

[@georgewilliams4196]

can I find it in the United States

[@tarot-karma-online]

at least put some piece of wood on the seats to make the surface even... looks uncomfortably. Also, why people like to carry their toilet beside the cooker is a mystery to me... Do you want to use it, when your partner is in the van. No thanks. Get rid of the toilet. Otherwise it looks nice and more like an office or an emergency sleep over.

[@Hazardbone]

How the hell are you supposed to sleep on those. Who needs a spine anyway they're way overrated 😂😂😂

[@afiqagmeng8372]

Cool Music. What music name?

[@ianpatrick772]

The music in the middle of the video and at the end is something I recorded myself, the other music is from the recording software I use.

[@ghoshpp]

How come no cooking unit? After all one gotta eat.

[@ianpatrick772]

There is a portable Calor Gas stove in one of the lockers and of course there is also the microwave.

[@roymaitland]

so close!

[@hepela1959]

I bought an inflatable mattress to sleep well.

[@SESHcloud]

are u sure thats ur daughter

[@jaetok]

This music!

[@rizalilhaafah6435]

evalia?

[@simonstrand8645]

Hi is it swb thanks

[@ianpatrick772]

Yes it is a Short Wheel Base, it was my personal challenge to fit everything in such a confined space.

[@nyfrancis888]

Ian Patrick - You did an *excellent* job. Your design became the basic standard for what I look for in a van conversion, ever since I first saw your video a couple years ago. Every so often I return to review some of the components. I enjoy it every time, all over again. Thank you.

[@woffordsoverlandjourneys8618]

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[@VinodSingh-cs6nb]

camper ven seal priz in india sho

[@pepopallicerpallicer5856]

busco coche para llevar bici 3 ruedas

[@oglaucooliveira]

Show

[@timschutte8310]

, I would rather just buy a Ford E-150 and use an army cot and or an air mattress. much more room. all the other stuff can be purchased after market, toilet, water containers, pump, power, solar, all.

[@AnnetteZang]

No, thanks

[@FrankGreenway]

very nice except with a beautiful lady who needs two sleeping bags? and steering wheel on wrong side lol

[@RebelsInc969]

Fuck sleeping in that

[@marilynwisbey9446]

That bed is not very good at all

[@fredriklindhe6277]

Nice bed not!

[@opilops982]

Sorry mate worst conversion I've seen might as well have a mattress on the floor( you would get a better sleep) and the toilet might as well shit in a bucket .Hope it never cost you more than 4K otherwise you've been ripped

[@leilal8053]

That is one ugly van 😶

[@VinodSingh-cs6nb]

camper ven seal priz in india sho

[@FrankGreenway]

very nice except with a beautiful lady who needs two sleeping bags? and steering wheel on wrong side lol