I too coverted an NV350 to a camper last year. You've done a great job! What I found very useful, though not particularly cheap, was to purchase a 2200w solar generator (Ecoflow) and a 250w solar panel which I modified to fit on my roof rack. This allows me to run a small microwave - and this can be a godsend on wet days or when you want a quick meal. For anyone else interested in such a conversation, I recommend the NV350 as it comes with loads of sturdy pre-drilled bolt holes (aimed at tradies) allowing for innumerable unique, self-designed layouts without the need to drill into the body.
I actually decided to get a solar panel so we recently installed that to run our fridge, it's great! A lifesaver. Also keeps things topped up while the van is parked. We had to drill a hole in the roof for the cables but it is what it is! That's good to hear you have a NV350 too... they're reliable runners ay!
@@lizzievarley3545 Yes that too was the only external hole I needed drilled - the solar panel cable. Biggest lesson I learnt has been that you can never have enough solar. 😀
@@Webpoodle True ay, it's a good source of power to harness. If only we had enough to run the fan heater in winter 😁 but we usually nab a powered campsite for that
Hello from Dunedin. Great vid! Enjoyed..... I've just got a Nissan NV350 2.0l Petrol. Plan to get it converted to a similar set up. I think your van may be a 2.0l petrol? If so, have you found the 2.0l engine enough for the weight of the camper conversion plus 2 people and gear.... any thoughts after using for a while appreciated...
Hey, so my van is a 2.5l engine as I decided to have the extra power. It definitely handles hills well and it was recommended to me to get a 2.5l. That said, it is also thirsty on petrol! I hired a Jucy campervan in Aussie last year that had a full set up and high top roof and that was a 2.0l. It drove fine, albeit slower but handled well enough. I think you'll be fine with your 2l van, they're designed to carry weight and the fuel economy will be a bit better 🙂
@@lizzievarley3545 Hey, thanks so much for the information, and experiences you've gained with your van. This really helps me. Much appreciated, and safe travels. 🙂👍
I too coverted an NV350 to a camper last year. You've done a great job! What I found very useful, though not particularly cheap, was to purchase a 2200w solar generator (Ecoflow) and a 250w solar panel which I modified to fit on my roof rack. This allows me to run a small microwave - and this can be a godsend on wet days or when you want a quick meal.
For anyone else interested in such a conversation, I recommend the NV350 as it comes with loads of sturdy pre-drilled bolt holes (aimed at tradies) allowing for innumerable unique, self-designed layouts without the need to drill into the body.
I actually decided to get a solar panel so we recently installed that to run our fridge, it's great! A lifesaver. Also keeps things topped up while the van is parked. We had to drill a hole in the roof for the cables but it is what it is! That's good to hear you have a NV350 too... they're reliable runners ay!
@@lizzievarley3545 Yes that too was the only external hole I needed drilled - the solar panel cable. Biggest lesson I learnt has been that you can never have enough solar. 😀
@@Webpoodle True ay, it's a good source of power to harness. If only we had enough to run the fan heater in winter 😁 but we usually nab a powered campsite for that
Beautiful Camper Van!
Thank you!
Looks so good, I’m very keen on converting one of these, I was surprised to see where the engine is! Is it noisey and does it vibrate as you drive?
Hello from Dunedin. Great vid! Enjoyed..... I've just got a Nissan NV350 2.0l Petrol. Plan to get it converted to a similar set up. I think your van may be a 2.0l petrol? If so, have you found the 2.0l engine enough for the weight of the camper conversion plus 2 people and gear.... any thoughts after using for a while appreciated...
Hey, so my van is a 2.5l engine as I decided to have the extra power. It definitely handles hills well and it was recommended to me to get a 2.5l. That said, it is also thirsty on petrol! I hired a Jucy campervan in Aussie last year that had a full set up and high top roof and that was a 2.0l. It drove fine, albeit slower but handled well enough. I think you'll be fine with your 2l van, they're designed to carry weight and the fuel economy will be a bit better 🙂
@@lizzievarley3545 Hey, thanks so much for the information, and experiences you've gained with your van. This really helps me. Much appreciated, and safe travels. 🙂👍