Campervan BENCH SEAT | Part 1 | Fiat Ducato | UK Self-Build Campervan Conversion

Welcome back to the channel. In this video we start the build of our bench seat that is running widthways across the van below the bed. The structure needed to support the bed, inched a place for the batteries, provide an angled seat back and provide opening hatches from the living area to the garage. It took quite a while to plan it but we're really pleased with the result. It's the perfect height and depth and gives us a variety of sitting options.

This video is Part 1 of our seating video. In Part 2 we'll show you how we changed plans and decided to create a permanent seat around our portable toilet. We wanted to show you the finished seat but we can't apply the finish until other bits are done in the van (you know how it is!) so keep an eye out in future videos.

Mark & Neil

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Products Used

100Ah Lithium Iron Batteries: http://renogyuk.refr.cc/marktansey
Evolution Mitre Saw: https://amzn.to/3nRGcBs
Bosch Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3zjNMqx
Evolution Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/39zuTFX
Makita Plunge Saw: https://amzn.to/3AkimSl
Makita Combi Drill & Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/3wwzJ0B

Timings

00:00 Intro
01:13 Planning
02:37 Supporting the bed
08:11 Building the seat frame
16:47 Plywood back, seat & base

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WHO ARE WE?

We're Mark and Neil and this is Our Van Plan. We've always wanted a camper van and took the plunge in 2020 by ordering a brand new medium wheelbase (L2H2) Fiat Ducato. We are converting it ourselves into the van of our dreams with little previous experience. We're glad to have you along for the ride!

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You can follow our build in real time over on Instagram....

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