Just a bit of rust but nothing that can't be fixed, the front end and bin door all needed attention.
Close up of the corner
Rebuild under way, the cause of the rust was found and all rust was removed completely.
The roof got a 385mm uplift, more body work
Roof lifted 385mm giving 2100 clear inside height.
Rear view of entension
Frame rebuild with window spaces.
New roof shape.
First sheets on the side and new door position
Rebuilt front end and wall sheets on and window cut out.
28 ton Hydraulic Leveling system installed, a must for a large motorhome and features either manual or automatic operation.
Honda EU30i with remote start, the generator pivots completly clear of the vehicle for service, the ducted exhaust removes exhaust heat from the compertment.
The completed 1988 Denning Landseer November 2011
The rear bin compartment houses the twin head air conditioner along with vacuum toilet cassetts, a stainless steel tray protects from condensation build up draining moisture from the vehicle.
Passenger Side with new door position & elecrtic steps
The old door position makes for a spacious LPG compartment housing 2 x 9kg bottles.
The centre bin houses the laundry area complete with a laundry shoot and ducted vacuum cleaner. The rear bin is home to the water tanks, 3 x 185 ltr general use water, 1 x 185 ltr drinking water & 1 x 185 ltr grey water.
A great looking entry with ducted vacuum cleaner inlet at the top step, the automatic electric steps are hidden when retracted and feature a safety alarm when the ignition is on and the step are in the extended position.
Starting inside from the rear of the Denning with the bathroom vanity, full size hand basin & mixer tap.
Plenty of cupboard space is provided with a full length 2 door linen cupboard as well a storage cupboard behind the vacuum toilet, lighting is by power efficient LED's.
Full size corner shower with mixer tap & entry into the bedroom.
The large wardrobe incorporates hanging space in the top section and concealed draws in the bottom section along with provision for a TV, a broom cupboard is accessed from the bathroom entry. All lighting is via SMD LED's
Dometic windows & roof hatch provide ample light to a funtional bedroom, a large storage draw in the end of the bed provides quick access to blankets.
The view forward shows one of the air conditioner units and entry to the kitchen.
The dividing wall houses all of the air conditioner pipe work, electrical sub board and one of the 5 fire extinguishers on board the vehicle.
The view as you enter the kitchen from the bedroom, the roof hatch allows access to the roof and the 6 x 175 watt solar panels, a 520 a/h 24v battery bank provides "Stand Alone" power the the vehicle along with the Honda EU30i remote start generator.
The kitchen colours are "Burnished Wood" base cupboards with horizontal grain and "Stippled Hemp" overhead cupboards with brushed stainless steel splash backs and plinth, "Natural Quartz" square form bench tops complete the look.
The veiw toward the front shows the dish washer and Dometic cook top and oven, all draws are on double ball bearing runners for quiet opperation and key lockable while driving.
From the lounge looking back shows the concealed electrical sub board door open, the full length pantry features individual slide out shelving, these are automaticly locked in place when the pantry doors are closed.
A spacious lounge room is achieved by deleting the dining table, a coffee table will be added later.
The red "Tube" chairs provide a striking contrast, the wall and ceiling panels are finished in automotive vinyl, colour is "Ocean Beach" giving a warm soft feel to the interior, all of the vinyl panels are fully removable if damaged due to our unique fixing method.
The New Guinea rosewood entertainment unit hides the electrically elevated TV, the cabinet doors fully retract once opened to allow total access the multi media appliances within.
When parked, the drivers compartment converts into a spacious office area for the "Home Business" with a large New Guinea rosewood desk complete with ample power outlets.
Contact us at kaileachris@bigpond.com if you wish to receive a DVD featuring this and other motorhome conversions.
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