Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
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- Tribal Elder
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Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
Likewise had not heard of a slim back conversion, they may be quite rare in the 2nd hand market, there are one or 2 of the slimline side conversion for sale on this forum which gives you the extra wide r&r bed.
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Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
Well, out of all of the various companies we managed/tried to contact, we had the best (pretty much the only response) response from Tranzwagon, so based on that & the fact that the scribe lines on their units looked to be nice & tight to the van interior profile we've placed an order.
Jake at Tranzwagon has been super helpful & patient to my many & varied requests form my initial contact, right trough to point of order.
Jake at Tranzwagon has been super helpful & patient to my many & varied requests form my initial contact, right trough to point of order.
Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
To be fair this will be a very busy time of year for dealers selling their own conversions, but glad you're sorted.
Sounds ideal.
Sounds ideal.
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Being busy, IMHO is no excuse for not returning calls.Bob wrote:To be fair this will be a very busy time of year for dealers selling their own conversions, but glad you're sorted.
Sounds ideal.
Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
I did a solar installation (have a look on www.solarcampersolutions.co.uk on the VW section, very happy with it, on a tin-top) on a VW the other day and the chap told me that he rang around everywhere to get various bits done, including having a £4k Remo pop top installed and a £1200 awning fitted. None of the places he called would undertake any work in the summer that does not include a full conversion.
In other words, if it's not a big job , it can wait till winter because they are fully booked doing full conversions.
On a side note, of all the Bongos I've seen, and I've seen a few, Celtic conversions are by FAR and away the highest quality and have the best attention to detail. They are so well built it's a bit of a nightmare running cables behind the units! They also seem to make a fair job of the electrics, which can't be said of the vast majority of conversions I see. It's like they enjoy doing the carpentry but give up with the electrics. Odd.
In other words, if it's not a big job , it can wait till winter because they are fully booked doing full conversions.
On a side note, of all the Bongos I've seen, and I've seen a few, Celtic conversions are by FAR and away the highest quality and have the best attention to detail. They are so well built it's a bit of a nightmare running cables behind the units! They also seem to make a fair job of the electrics, which can't be said of the vast majority of conversions I see. It's like they enjoy doing the carpentry but give up with the electrics. Odd.
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Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
[quote="Mark Elvin"]We are trying to get a slimback conversion for our Bongo.
So far we've tried JAL, Northstar, Clearcut & Trazwagon.
JAL aren't interested, say they won't be making any supply only units until September, Northstar & Clearcut don't reply to e-mails or return calls.
So far only Tranzwagon have replied, but they don't think they can make a slimback. [/quo
I know you said you try clearcutt there are flat out with work we just got our van back from them all I can say is keep trying them email or text I found works well for us but you got to keep ring etc tell there pick up
So far we've tried JAL, Northstar, Clearcut & Trazwagon.
JAL aren't interested, say they won't be making any supply only units until September, Northstar & Clearcut don't reply to e-mails or return calls.
So far only Tranzwagon have replied, but they don't think they can make a slimback. [/quo
I know you said you try clearcutt there are flat out with work we just got our van back from them all I can say is keep trying them email or text I found works well for us but you got to keep ring etc tell there pick up
take it easy drive a bongo
Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
I appreciate you've solved your own problem but we had a similar situation in that we wanted the hob, sink and fridge but also wanted 7 proper seats.
So, 321away are doing us an adapted mid conversion where the sink, hob and fridge are arranged like a side conversion but we are doing away with the rearmost cupboards and having a full-width rear seat instead (with a rear-facing 2/3 width seat at the front). This means we will have 7 seats and side kitchen, and won't have anything behind the rear seats. Limits our storage space but we've ordered underseat drawers and we can always get a roofbox for the longer holidays.
Haven't actually seen the finished van yet, but we reckon it will be a good balance of seats vs storage.
So, 321away are doing us an adapted mid conversion where the sink, hob and fridge are arranged like a side conversion but we are doing away with the rearmost cupboards and having a full-width rear seat instead (with a rear-facing 2/3 width seat at the front). This means we will have 7 seats and side kitchen, and won't have anything behind the rear seats. Limits our storage space but we've ordered underseat drawers and we can always get a roofbox for the longer holidays.
Haven't actually seen the finished van yet, but we reckon it will be a good balance of seats vs storage.
Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
That's exactly what we are looking for! How much does it cost if you don't mind me asking?mgarvey wrote:I appreciate you've solved your own problem but we had a similar situation in that we wanted the hob, sink and fridge but also wanted 7 proper seats.
So, 321away are doing us an adapted mid conversion where the sink, hob and fridge are arranged like a side conversion but we are doing away with the rearmost cupboards and having a full-width rear seat instead (with a rear-facing 2/3 width seat at the front). This means we will have 7 seats and side kitchen, and won't have anything behind the rear seats. Limits our storage space but we've ordered underseat drawers and we can always get a roofbox for the longer holidays.
Haven't actually seen the finished van yet, but we reckon it will be a good balance of seats vs storage.
Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
I've given more details via PM but it is basically the same price as the rear conversion.
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Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/261068805457? ... EBIDX%3AIT
Hi mark I think this is what your after its on ebay,,, I have spoken to clearcut conversions only this week and found them very helpful,, give the a second chance perhaps the email failed to get to them.
Hope this helps
Happy looking
Hi mark I think this is what your after its on ebay,,, I have spoken to clearcut conversions only this week and found them very helpful,, give the a second chance perhaps the email failed to get to them.
Hope this helps
Happy looking
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Re: Does Nobdy want To Sell A Conversion???
I'm selling a Tranzwagon Mazda Bongo compact end kitchen. Located in Devizes. PM me for details.