Yes, we did feel those drawers were a bit of an odd design inside the cupboards. Hopefully, we'll be able to get some larger items safely in there now. Thank you for your positive comment 👍
Cheers, Terry. If you view the beginning of our next video, "Quarry View Touring Park," there's a further modification to this board. Thanks for your comment 🙂
Good job, I've removed the drawers from our 184 but haven't fitted the shelf yet. I've also dismantled the drawers and I'm going to use some of the panels to extend the shelf above the pump, and add a shelf in the big cupboard under the sink. I have no intention of putting the drawers back as I'm convinced the next owners will prefer the bigger space under the seat. I've also unscrewed the top padded pieces of each seat so they can be easily removed in bed mode, as I'm 5'8" and my toes bend back with them on when in bed.
Thank you for your comment. It sounds like you're making it your own & there's nowt wrong in that. I believe your idea could actually be a very good use of the old drawers, I may look at something like that myself. Also, a previous comment suggested making a dwarf wall to protect the gas pipes from items that could possibly move around in this cupboard area, so I am going to be looking at this, cheers.👍
Nice and practical modification. If it suits you and how you want/need the van to be then it's the right thing to do. BUT ! i often see on videos from people who have bought either a swift or elddis van that they're chopping and changing things. Are these people buying the right van in the first instance. Yours is a sensible mod as you can easily return it to factory spec. A private buyer will probably appreciate this but when an original owner permanently alters the original build ( i.e cuts holes etc ) then if it comes time to trade in at a dealership then that will almost certainly devalue a dealers offer. Dealers want low mileage unaltered units. Unless mods ( such as professionally fitted solar panels etc ) have increased the value ( to the dealer. ) just beware how much you alter the van. The drawers in production line vans always look flimsy at best.
Thank you for watching & thanks for your comment. To be honest, I'm not one for modifications myself, especially those that involve cutting & chopping & drilling holes etc etc, especially in a new vehicle. I do, however, feel this mod is an improvement for us as we can now store larger single items, bedding & the like. I've left the factory screws in situ & the drawers in a safe place, so as you say, this mod could easily be put back to factory. If you're interested, I further modified this board at the very beginning of the "Quarry View Touring Park" video, link below. Cheers. ua-cam.com/video/-XgHkEo_Zuk/v-deo.html
Thanks Alan, that could be a very valid point indeed. For obvious reasons easy access is needed for those isolation cocks however I like your thinking & I will look again at this, watch this space 👍
The only template I made out of cardboard was around the inner wheel arch to get the correct shape. The other cuts I just measured & transferred the measurements to the wood. I sped up the video as it took me around half an hour in total to cut out all the correct shapes, hope the video helps 👍
Hi, thanks for tuning in. Ours is a MY2023, we ordered it in February 2023 & took delivery in October 2023. It has a single leisure battery located under the drivers captain seat. The van has a smart alternator, also a factory fitted 100w solar panel, therefore, your question of how long you could stay off grid, I guess, would massively depend on the time of year.
Good job done. I think it looks better how you have done it.
Yes, we did feel those drawers were a bit of an odd design inside the cupboards. Hopefully, we'll be able to get some larger items safely in there now. Thank you for your positive comment 👍
Great modification, very smart. 👍🏻
Cheers, Terry. If you view the beginning of our next video, "Quarry View Touring Park," there's a further modification to this board. Thanks for your comment 🙂
Good Job. looks better.
Thanks for the positive comment. Best wishes 👍
Good job, I've removed the drawers from our 184 but haven't fitted the shelf yet. I've also dismantled the drawers and I'm going to use some of the panels to extend the shelf above the pump, and add a shelf in the big cupboard under the sink. I have no intention of putting the drawers back as I'm convinced the next owners will prefer the bigger space under the seat.
I've also unscrewed the top padded pieces of each seat so they can be easily removed in bed mode, as I'm 5'8" and my toes bend back with them on when in bed.
Thank you for your comment. It sounds like you're making it your own & there's nowt wrong in that. I believe your idea could actually be a very good use of the old drawers, I may look at something like that myself. Also, a previous comment suggested making a dwarf wall to protect the gas pipes from items that could possibly move around in this cupboard area, so I am going to be looking at this, cheers.👍
good job Lad
Thank you for your comment. If you view the beginning of our video "Quarry View Touring Park" I made a further modification to this board 👍
Nice and practical modification. If it suits you and how you want/need the van to be then it's the right thing to do. BUT ! i often see on videos from people who have bought either a swift or elddis van that they're chopping and changing things. Are these people buying the right van in the first instance. Yours is a sensible mod as you can easily return it to factory spec. A private buyer will probably appreciate this but when an original owner permanently alters the original build ( i.e cuts holes etc ) then if it comes time to trade in at a dealership then that will almost certainly devalue a dealers offer. Dealers want low mileage unaltered units. Unless mods ( such as professionally fitted solar panels etc ) have increased the value ( to the dealer. ) just beware how much you alter the van. The drawers in production line vans always look flimsy at best.
Thank you for watching & thanks for your comment. To be honest, I'm not one for modifications myself, especially those that involve cutting & chopping & drilling holes etc etc, especially in a new vehicle. I do, however, feel this mod is an improvement for us as we can now store larger single items, bedding & the like. I've left the factory screws in situ & the drawers in a safe place, so as you say, this mod could easily be put back to factory. If you're interested, I further modified this board at the very beginning of the "Quarry View Touring Park" video, link below. Cheers.
ua-cam.com/video/-XgHkEo_Zuk/v-deo.html
Good job mon. As usual.
Thank you for the great comment & thanks for watching 😁
Good job, but think you need a small dwarf wall to protect the gas pipes from equpmet that you might put in the cupboard
Thanks Alan, that could be a very valid point indeed. For obvious reasons easy access is needed for those isolation cocks however I like your thinking & I will look again at this, watch this space 👍
Love this modification, great job, we have a Carrera 144 - I’m going to do the same👍 Did you template it firstly to get cuts for the wood?
The only template I made out of cardboard was around the inner wheel arch to get the correct shape. The other cuts I just measured & transferred the measurements to the wood. I sped up the video as it took me around half an hour in total to cut out all the correct shapes, hope the video helps 👍
Hi curious if your 184 is the 2024 model with the 2 leisure batteries. If so, how long can you go off grid without having to hook up please?
Hi, thanks for tuning in. Ours is a MY2023, we ordered it in February 2023 & took delivery in October 2023. It has a single leisure battery located under the drivers captain seat. The van has a smart alternator, also a factory fitted 100w solar panel, therefore, your question of how long you could stay off grid, I guess, would massively depend on the time of year.
Which company do you deal with & are they amenable to your comments?
No companies we're involved in the making of this video & the decision to carry out this modification was based simply on personal preference.
Impressive.........Most Impressive
👍Cheers 👍