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Can You Put Normal Wallpaper in a Motorhome?

Yes, it is possible to put normal wallpaper in a UK motorhome. When choosing wallpaper for a motorhome, it’s important to consider the specific requirements and constraints of the vehicle. Opting for a lightweight, vinyl-coated or washable wallpaper would be advisable, as it is more durable and easier to clean. Additionally, using removable wallpaper orContinue reading “Can You Put Normal Wallpaper in a Motorhome?”

What Type of Insulation is Best for Vans?

Choosing the right insulation for your van can improve energy efficiency, protect against elements, and make it more comfortable to live in. Spray foam insulation fills gaps and reduces noise, but may not be the best option in high-humidity or hot climates. Fibreglass insulation is affordable and easy to install, but may not be suitable in extreme cold or hot climates or coastal regions. Reflective insulation is lightweight but not effective in colder, damp or humid climates or areas with high winds. Sheep’s wool insulation is natural, eco-friendly, easy to install and offers excellent insulation properties.

Samantha Busy Hand Sewing

Samantha is busy hand sewing new curtains for installing into the motorhome next week. A few curtains have already been made and installed, but in total there are 1o curtains to make and install. At the time of this blog post, Samantha is busy making curtain number 9. We think next week’s Youtube video willContinue reading “Samantha Busy Hand Sewing”

Motorhome Headboard & Door Step Made

The motorhome project internal rebuild is now almost complete, our trips around the UK in her don’t seem all that far away now, just a little further to go with the internals, then we need to concentrate on the mechanical side of things like replacing deteriorated rubber components for the suspension, and replacing more brakingContinue reading “Motorhome Headboard & Door Step Made”

The £1,700 Scrap Motorhome Has Been Transformed

In this weekend’s video we completed the large shower build and also laid the laminate flooring in the salvage Ford motorhome that we bought almost as scrap in 2021 for £1700, plus the £260 delivery charge, Some people on social media thought that we had gone completely mad for buying the motorhome, believing that itContinue reading “The £1,700 Scrap Motorhome Has Been Transformed”

CUPBOARD Doors Painted & SHOWER Floor Laid Using Lino

At last we have been able to paint the cupboard doors and the paint has cured this time. This time we bought a household paint from our local B&Q store, which was mixed in the store to the colour we had been using, which was Grampian Grey, a classic car colour from the 1960’s andContinue reading “CUPBOARD Doors Painted & SHOWER Floor Laid Using Lino”

Cutting & Installing Ceramic Wall Tiles plus Spray Painting MDF Wood

In this video you will learn how to cut ceramic wall tiles, just as we did for our American RV motorhome kitchen build. We chose white 200mm x 100mm ceramic Subway or Metro tiles, as they are known. We also do some compressed air paint spraying, as we apply paint to some more cupboard andContinue reading “Cutting & Installing Ceramic Wall Tiles plus Spray Painting MDF Wood”