Penare Conversions

09/09/2026

Slow progress but we have a worktop!

26/08/2026

Template/temporary worktop fitted until I find something I like that doesnt cost a fortune! Also made two cupboard doors, back to the paid job tomorrow :-)

26/08/2026

Not sure this box was big enough for my foam sample, and no protective packaging!

10/08/2026

It's been a while, the vans been off the road for a month with engine problems, all now resolved, thanks to Dales Renault. I had some spare board so a temporary worktop has gone in, allowing me to make it a template for whatever I decide to do, there will be a sink to cut in and probably a top opening fridge.

29/05/2026

Pull out bed coming on, we'll call it a small double 😉 and started on the ceiling so a couple of wires run in for lights. Trying an LED strip in the roof this time for a change with a couple of spots over the kitchen bit and one for the bed. There won't be any more progress for a couple of weeks now.

20/05/2026

A little progress today, started on the kitchen end, added a lift up seat base (hinged). Sourced another pallet 😀

14/05/2026

13/05/2026

Tiny bit of framing done today for the seat, will get a little bit done tomorrow but then back to work to pay for it all... Also, need to buy a few bits like power source, diesel heater etc so I know what space I have to work with under the seat!

12/05/2026

Not much progress in the van today but I do have a tidy shed at least! Covered in the side of the seat which was pleasingly the exact width of the pallet slats (obviously planned...) and made a seat back which will be unseen when covered in foam but I had spare carpet so covered it to blend it in anyway.

11/05/2026

Made a start on planning where the seat will go, using my trademark wood and pallets. Even found a fire extinguisher to match the colour scheme 😀 and it's also an insurance requirement.