Renault Trafic Camper Van Review.... should it stay or should it go??

So I did decided to upload a new video!
This is just a general walk around of my self build campervan. please don't shoot down in the comments...I'm new to this lol!
I have a dilemma, should I keep it and redesign or sell it and move on? If I do keep It, should I make a video series of the refit? let me know.
Thanks for watching 😁

[@daviddring8692]

Very nice conversion. Very nice. I'm just about finishing mine. Just few cosmetic things. Renault trafic 2019 lwb. Was a luxury crew van. The extra 400mm makes a big difference though. I've got rock & roll bed in mine. As I wanted to take family out occasionally. Been caravanning on seasonal pitch in Peak District for yrs. But wanted to do conversion. But my wife never wanted me to. But she sadly died last Yr. I'm 77 now & thoroughly enjoying going Al over UK so far. Possibly Spain next yr.

[@projectnext435]

Good on you! See the world :) . I would love to see your Trafic! I'm not a huge fan of the rock and roll bed however, on sliding floor rails and it makes more sense.

[@meccanised]

nice build, love the swivel seats. Looks like you have put a fair bit of work into it. Great van for the price.

[@colinhopewell8273]

Just found your channel, I’ve been looking at vans for a few months now and for a swb van this is the best conversion I’ve seen so far! Shame it wasn’t for sale now as I would be seriously tempted. Good job 👍

[@projectnext435]

Thank you. It worked really well, but with a new addition to the fam, changes had to be made🤦🏼‍♂️. It's been a very long time since my last video, however I plan an update vid in the next coming weeks so look out for that. Good luck with your journey 👍🏻

[@grantward3667]

Looks like a brilliant van. Pretty much what I’m aiming to have eventually.

[@projectnext435]

Thank you. All the best with your project 😃

[@LiannaLovelle]

Honestly it’d be such a shame to rip it apart 😢 If it sells for more than buying a similar van, makes sense to sell and get buy a new canvas. Really great video!

[@projectnext435]

Hey, Thank you so much for your comment, it means alot 😊. At this stage yes, I could get more than what I initially paid for the van, but vans cost more now than it did back then and would not leave much money left over to reinvest 😔. Plus, I am also emotionally attached lol. Sorry for the delay but I have now just uploaded a new Video on my progress. Enjoy.

[@katedance1543]

I think sell it!! But keep the profile for all of your future projects 💯

[@projectnext435]

Thanks, there will most definitely be more projects to come 😜👍

[@robynscott4758]

Been playing about with different lay outs for weeks now and couldn’t work out a way to squeeze in everything I wanted but this video is so so helpful!!

[@davidgemmell9920]

Davidgemmell123 agrees !

[@projectnext435]

That's Brillian! I'm glad it helped. Best of luck with your build.

[@projectnext435]

Great stuff!

[@Iainwilliams67]

Great video nothing wrong with your presentation mate , Im in the same position atm with a swb vivaro which has standard layout with RnR bed and we hate it would love to copy your setup its perfect for us.

[@projectnext435]

Thank you so much. I'm hoping to post a new video very soon. As with all conversation, you are always having to compromise between sleeping and living accommodation. After some trial and error we finally found something that worked for us. However the compromise was having a slightly short bed to sleeping. Great for us but not for taller peeps.

[@robotanomonous7505]

Nice conversion and layout. What was the thinking of not installing a night heater?

[@davidharvey8812]

Well done mate. Nicely fitted out. 👍🏼

[@projectnext435]

Thanks dude, really appreciate your comment. Let's see how I can improve with the refit 👍🏻

[@playing_in_trafic]

Looks good. Nice layout for a swb. Great job.

[@projectnext435]

Thank you, it's a shame I have to dismantle it but looking forward to it's next phase.👍🏻

[@dannypuk8232]

Great vid mate!! I keep looking at LWB but now im not so sure, love the van…. Keep it up 👍

[@projectnext435]

Thanks dude. You gain an extra 300mm in length with a LWB that could mean the difference on the type of fridge you want or the location of a gas locker or even a slightly wider fixed bed. All things I thought about however, SWB fits neatly into a typical parking bay 👍🏻. All the best with your search 🔎. And thanks for the support!

[@daviddring8692]

Lwb makes big difference. Mine is lwb Renault trafic 2019 lwb premier edition. 400mm makes big difference. People who have swb see mine & say wow how spacious it is

[@lesleywall4186]

nice, functional and easy to use.

[@projectnext435]

Thank you. In a small space, If it becomes too much of a faff you start to lose the enjoyment. That was our ethos! 😁👍

[@travelwithraj]

Great video mate keep it up!

[@projectnext435]

Thank you for the support 😊

[@kevincunningham8050]

Brilliant design mate that is exactly what I'm looking for. Could you tell me how wide your bed is please

[@projectnext435]

Thanks. It currently in the process of a transformation at the moment! The mattress we have is about 1.63 meters so a little tight for laying out stretched out however, you can make up a few more inches by going to the wall of the van with some thin insulation.

[@kevincunningham8050]

@@projectnext435 Cheers mate that is what i ended up doing . The only difference is i just put a single seat in front of the bed . it also stores my fridge. Where you have the 2nd seat i put a dog cage under the bed. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@gonzotravelling]

Nice buiild. I'm pretty much set on a Traffic for out next van! Did you re-register it as a camper, or just leave as a panel van?

[@kevmills5579]

Hiya, very helpful vid' as I have just purchased the same vehicle! Can I ask what make the roof rack / awning is please? (I mean is it designed to attach the awning to, or is it two separate things that you've adapted)? Also, where did you get the Captain's chairs (which are great btw) & did you fit them yourself? Thanks so much & I would say only sell it if it's profitable 👍 Kev

[@FreshFinition]

Nice build but how do you guys sleep along the width of the vans being so short in length?

[@renaulttraficconversion]

Thanks for the video. Nice conversion. I have done four vans over the last 40 years and improved with each one. How do you go with condensation?

[@projectnext435]

Thank you 👍🏻 With regards to condensation we have not had much. We keep the front windows open slightly and keep the can warm inside. We also use dehumidifier bags dotted around the place and some nice thick insulating window panels. I would love to do more but time and money dictate ☹️ How do you deal with condensation?

[@projectnext435]

Should I keep it or transform it? You decide 😁

[@rabadabadoo491]

Nice build 👌

[@projectnext435]

Thank you. Very much appreciated 👍😁

[@michaelholt7963]

Does it not do your head in being so low? Don't worry you come across well!

[@projectnext435]

Thank you. Apologies for the very slow reply, Doing videos as well as having a 6 month old is tough. In answer to your question, YES, but only when you have to move around which is why we have an awning tent.

[@simonamos9468]

great van mate

[@projectnext435]

Thank you. It's much appreciated 👍🏻😊

[@philbale9713]

good fitout

[@projectnext435]

Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

[@debbietriggs6813]

This is what we want to do

[@projectnext435]

Worked really well for us as a couple but not so much now with a child.

[@pablo123b]

wow fab, i love it. Where did you manage to get the single passenger seat? i am after one to replace the bench seat....great video new sub added all the best

[@projectnext435]

Thanks 👍🏻 This is who we bought our seat from. It's a salvage EU drivers seat If I think back we went through the eBay store parts_vwt5. Hope this helps bud. foteledobusow.sklep.pl/product-eng-1743-Seat-UK-passenger-EU-driver-Renault-Trafic-Opel-Vauxhall-Vivaro-NV300-Talento-armrest-airbag-heated.html#close

[@pablo123b]

@@projectnext435 thanks mate much appreciated

[@Silvestmentpms]

Is the van available for sale ? I like the design. Great job.

[@projectnext435]

Hey, It was, but I decided to pull it apart 🫣. It's now having 2 more seats fitted to carry our 5 month old.

[@MissChatterton]

@@projectnext435 Hi Such a lovely layout well done. Just wondering if you added a 2 seater at the front will it swivel or is there not enough space?

[@projectnext435]

@@MissChatterton Thank you. It no longer looks like that, I'm completely remodeling it. 😬. Yes you can swivel a double passenger seat. I had Installed one prior to changing it to a single seat. Here's a link to where I had purchased the swivel base from. www.customshopdesigns.com/product-page/vivaro-primastar-trafic-double-seat-swivel-base It was easy to fit but is a little bit of a faff to swivel because It can only spin with the passenger door open.

[@piggy1049947]

Great conversion. WIth that layout, how long is the bed? Thanks.

[@projectnext435]

Thank you, means a lot! The mattress is 1.63 long x 1.20 wide. If I had thought of it at the time, I would not of ply lined the wall giving me 4" to the length.

[@damiendenman]

I'm 6'3'' so not too tall, but I can't fit sideways?

[@andrewholton5317]

Which way do you sleep on the bed I’m trying to think of my van how long do I need to make the bed

[@projectnext435]

Hey, We sleep width ways. I'm 5'7 and just fit however, we are both side sleepers and lay with our knees bent. If you we're to do the same, I recommend you don't play over where your head and feet go as you will gain another 4inch. Something that I only thought of after. Either way it worked for us as we wanted both a fixed bed and a lounge. 👍🏻

[@daviddring8692]

Sent my last comment before end. Don't know if you're interested. But I have 3 seater out of crew van which match yours exactly

[@projectnext435]

Thanks you. I am in the middle of making a new video that will feature the installation of a pair of ford custom seats that I have purchased. Keep an eye out!

[@clarkspiemuncher24]

How tall are you both ?

[@projectnext435]

Hi there, 5'7

[@clarkspiemuncher24]

@@projectnext435 same here although i found it cramped when i did that across the crafter i had. what would the space be if you took the bed up to the van walls ?

[@projectnext435]

@@clarkspiemuncher24 yes, it is tight but we are side sleepers and have our knees bent so not so much of an issue. I would have thought an extra 2 inch if not a little more without the panelling. This did occur to me once I had framed out the bed. Live and learn as they say.👍🏻