Papple's Vario Build
 

Well after many years dreaming and a couple of years looking for the right vehicle I've today taken the plunge and got myself a Mercedes Vario.

Its an ex-Metropolitan Police van. What I call a "wakey wakey" van. That is, when 20 rozzers jump out and smash your front door in at 5.00am.

But its in really good order with only 13,000 miles on the clock. We plan to make a luxury 2 berth home for the present Mrs. Papple and me to tour Europe extensively. The build will not be quick but hopefully to a really high spec.

I'll post progress as it happens but this is she.

Welcome to the HUBB :)


Your Vario looks very clean (like brand new!), looking forward to build photos, thanks for sharing!

HI I'm looking forward to seeing your build
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Welcome to the HUBB

top van, the last of the proper merc vans

I've now got the motorcycle carrier installed. The bike also arrived yesterday so trial fittings at the weekend. I'll then know where to site the tie-down brackets and store the ramp

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Windows next, then the paint....

that bike rack would make a nice patio..:Beach:

do you have plans for an internal layout?

regards
Gren

I do but its in my head so I can't show you yet, suffice to says its 3 fixed beds and separate toilet and shower..

Progress continues. The camper is back from the paint shop in a new colour scheme. I'm really pleased with the result