Excludes Gift Memberships, Discount applies to first year. Will the floor trim still fit over this or is it likely to bee a problem? Fits: Renault Trafic (2001-2014). VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Unsightly, so to tidy it up replacement non-cut trim can be purchased. Our aftermarket Renault Trafic bulkhead range provides a proven deterrent to theft of property from the load area of the van. All filters Van-Guard Mid Van Full Solid Bulkhead For Vauxhall Vivaro L1 H1 Van 2001 - 2014 501.99 Free postage Van-Guard Mid Van Full Solid Bulkhead For Vauxhall Vivaro L2 H1 Van 2001 - 2014 501.99 Free postage Deals for you Grab a must-have saving. Rob and Mike slowly edged their way out of IT and Engineering jobs by building up a collection of rental vans for folk to explore the Scottish Highlands. I run it with the 3rd row of seats removed and this way I can seat 6 people including the driver and fit 6 bikes in the back (with front wheels removed) comfortably. We'regoing to grind out these wells here to get this one out. The Ride Concepts Women's Vice shoes are my current favourite flat pedal shoe, so I wanted to give the Mid version, with raised ankle, a go. Wasnt structural in my T5. You can make them removable by fitting to tracking but that is more and the installation is CRITICAL (badly supported / secured tracking may rip in a crash). Pretty pleased with it. The handbrake let me just zoom in. Removed the bulkhead from my Renault trafic and sold it on eBay for 75! The fleet peaked at twenty vehicles in 2008 and all was well with the world. There, you can see the little plastic clips that go into these holes. It was a task (and thanks to my dad and brother helping), we finally got all of the ply out and stripped the van back to a basic shell. Aug 20, 2020 Assuming here you mean the one behind your head in the cab.. Is it to stay out, or.. To make life easier for myself, I'm going to take out the driver's seat as well before I start grinding. Then youre going to need a number 10 spline piece. EDIT: If there were only 3 of us, I'd forgo the seats in the back, buy a van and fit a rock and roll bed instead. I have a LWB vivaro and removed the bulkhead myself. There's circa 12 bolts holding this, it's easily removable and non. Renault Trafic Van Camper Conversion - Mini Bulkhead and Roof Insulation Tom Harding 651 subscribers Subscribe 4.2K views 6 years ago In this one, I decide to give up on a full size bulkhead,. Youll probably want to allow about half a day to do this job if it's your first attempt. To get the seat out, it's just simply a matter of taking the headrest out. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. One question. Next, I'm going to paint it with a metal paint so it doesn't start to rust. They do trafic minibusses . I bought the LWB Crew Cab Renault Trafic last week and took me, 3 mates, 4 bikes and luggage to Glentress and it is just perfect. My berlingo work van has none which Ive left that way so any arsehole who wants to break in can see theres no kit left in there. So they can just be unscrewed, those three, and then that piece will come away. One thing I didn't mention was once you've got your seats out, hang an old sheet or something to stop any sparks or metal filings going into the cab area. A forum community dedicated to all Vauxhall owners and enthusiasts. Then on the bottom, we've got this upstand here which again is spot welded to the floor. I think the gearbox issues are sorted out on the later vans.My mate has one for his business. Excludes Gift Memberships, Discount applies to first year. We just run it with the bulkhead off for weekends away as its far more sociable for those in the back. RENAULT TRAFIC/VAUXHALL VIVARO SILVER MET BULK HEAD. To get these plastic trims off, there's two pieces top and bottom. Lets just say there is good and bad stuff out there, and most integral seat / belt conversions need MUCH more than a few spreader plates under the floor. In many vans, the bulkhead is just screwed/bolted/pop-riveted into place, so it cant be structural. No, the bulkhead's just plastic on these vans. Then once I get these two parts out, I'll show you how to grind out the metal work along the bottom and up the sides. Just be careful near the seatbelts! Mine had been a hotel courtesy bus, so had obviously done a few airport runs in its time. Its already looking a lot better in there! OK, I've been looking for a T5 Kombi - but I cant afford one, and have driven a Trafic for work in the past and liked the drive. Main reason being it would be great to just be able to go between the two spaces without having to go outside and also for letting light in. It's simply removing all these little nuts that hold it on. up 2351 users have voted. Routing split charge cable for leisure battery in 2014+ Renault Trafic Camper h3r34thebanter 4.76K subscribers Subscribe 3.9K views 1 year ago This is the route I took for split charge cable. Naturally removing the bulkhead will weaken the structural rigidity by some margin. by roli_twambley Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:53 pm, Post . Renault Trafic MK3 2015-On Vivaro B NV300 Bulkhead White 791205091R (V142) RENAULT TRAFIC 3 X82 2015 CABIN BACK COVER BULKHEAD. Thank you for signing up to receive the Van Demon email newsletter. How can I create the Kombi feel with a Vivaro? Click & Collect. Thanks for this post. Bring it back into the van like that. Is it possible to simply chop out the bulkhead between the cab and loading area? Nugget1965. It's held on by some spot welds, and it finishes off down here. Add to Cart. Dont know if that works on all models / years but it did for me. I've just placed an order for these. Either way, if you're thinking of doing the same in your own Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic etc I hope you find it helpful to see what you might need to do! Toys4vans Limited67 Hamilton Lane, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2LW, Phone: 01395 206100Email: [emailprotected], Opening Hours:Mon - Thurs / 9am - 5pmFriday 9am - 4pm, Register your email for news and special offers. there can be quite a premium to pay for a 9 seater or crew cab due to the lower number on the second hand market. However I then used long enough self tappers and drilled into the metal pillar to fit the handle. Hey everyone, heres a quick video of how I removed the bulkhead in my Vauxhall Vivaro. Probably worth checking out for the specific van you have in mind, though. JavaScript is disabled. Due to factors beyond the control of Vanlife Conversions Ltd, improper use or unauthorised modifications of this information cannot be prevented. The topic Is the bulkhead betwen the cab and loading area of a van structural? is closed to new replies. The Print+ membership where Singletrack magazine drops through your door, plus full digital access, is normally 45, now only 22.50 with the code. But its a fair bit bigger than the Renault. Weve got the 9-seat Trafic. And so began the mission to simplify, de-mystify and reduce the cost of building a camper van! First steps-removing the bulkhead 8/5/2014 Clearly .it is important to be able to move from the front seats ,to the living area of the van,and vice versa,without getting out of one door and getting in through another .Fortunately the metal bulkhead is easily removable. Just started thinking about a van-type thing and there seem to be a few of these around with a weird bulkhead in place. The van I have already has a ply floor fitted in the rear. This opens up the. Show more Try. JavaScript is disabled. The outside edge will probably be covered up by that plastic trim anyway. Individual fixed M1 seats and belts (google Rescroft) are about 250 each (so 750 for a row of 3). You can see more photos here. This will reduce condensation alot. Be careful to drill only the stud head and not in body to wan. In typical single speed style this year's world championship has been announced. The back row of seats folds up pretty well, but the middle row is pretty-much fixed. The full Vivaro crew van conversion is over 2000 aftermarket. Ground those all back to floor level. The latest generation of the Vivaro is designed around the Citroen Dispatch. He has the long wheelbase with the same seats as in the photo. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. All well and good until they realised just how difficult it was to source decent conversion parts quickly and easily. We're planning on having swivel chairs in the front, so obviously, the bulkhead needed to go! I tend to grab the seatbelt in the middle, and then try to lift it straight up off those studs. I wouldn't consider this a tutorial of how to remove it as such. Its really easy just a few bolts and then it lifts out. Also tape off the seatbelt cavities to stop any metal filings going in there. That's the top one off. Obviously, make sure your engine is off and your key is out of the ignition. Once you've got your plastic trims off, you can see what we're left with. Took me less than 10 minutes in total to remove the bulkhead. Each Trafic bulkhead is made in the UK from zinc coated steel which is powder coated in a light grey finish to ensuresthat it has excellent anti corrosion properties. Besides it will be useful on that odd occasion you go away on a club/large group of friends trip and strip the bedding out to use it as the shuttle van - stops the top boats spearing you in the back of the head under heavy braking. The Print+ membership where Singletrack magazine drops through your door, plus full digital access, is normally 45, now only 22.50 with the code. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. So we do that with them all. They'd need to make up locating points / threaded inserts in the roof and floor obviously. Just be really careful with your cutting disc and your grinder that you don't take to much metal out. So this what we're left with. Heres a little reminder of what it looked like before. Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, or when switching memberships), Contact UsPrivacyForum RulesClassifieds RulesLink RemovalNewsletter SettingsAdvertising. First thing to do, slide the seat forward and disconnect any wires you've got running under there. Prices: Inc. VAT | Ex. Then the other half can drop out of its little cradle. You just press that in and pull them apart like that. Made from hard-wearing plastic this Genuine B-Pillar Ttrim set coversall B Pillar metalwork after bulkhead removal giving an OEM style finish . Im just going to get a grinding disc on there and smooth those edges off. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled. Our second row of seats is a 2 plus 1 with integral diagonal belts giving you the option of 1, 2 or 3 seats installed. Not sure about these models tho. It wasnt until I walked over and stood next to it and my heel fell through the floor that we realised how bad it was! Check your license as you may be limited to driving vehicles with a maximum 8 passenger seats. But mine has covered about 150k now and (touch wood) is still going strong. by steddyjames Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:32 am, Post Then two half-height metal upstands on each side. There we go. The Mids only come After a short break theyre back and in this episode George, Jack and Emilie are joined by the five time World Cup Champion, Intense Factory Racings Aaron Gwin, to chat Making Up The Numbers Podcast: Aaron Gwin, This topic has 16 replies, 13 voices, and was last updated. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. You can just leave them like that to get the bit of metal grinded out. Easier for me as potential thieves can look in and see an empty dog cage and not a van full of tools. Whitewater and touring Kayaks For Sale, Stand Up Paddleboarding Gear For Sale, Whitewater and Touring Kayaks For Sale. I'm not even sure the real price premium is that big (factory vs conversion). 219.60. Something that's suitable to go onto bare metal and put a couple of coats of that on. Then go back inside the back of the van, and finish releasing the nuts to drop down that top section of bulkhead. I managed to flog it on ebay and get a few quid back as well. 9 Seater minibus probably an easier vehicle to do what you want as Spooky said and there are plenty of those about too. It's just a matter of undoing those and removing it. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Buy Renault Bulkheads and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Now to get these wiring blocks disconnected, you'll see on each one there's a little lug. My Account, Copyright Van Demon All comments are moderated before being published, 2005. Search the forum using the power of Google. The topic Renault Trafic Crew Vans is closed to new replies. link to our story page here, Trafic / Vivaro / Talento / NV300 Cab Mats, Video: Double Seat Swivel Base Operation and Maintenance, Offset RIB Passenger swivel - Fixings explained. You don't have to do that. You're links to the correct part numbers save me a boat load of time, I've just come across this thread as im converting a 2011 into a camper i tried to search the upper right corner and upper left corner pieces the original cost of all the bits needed 120. Apparently theres a version where the rear 2 rows of seats fold together to make a bed. So if you're new to these vans, the way to get this double seat out is to pick it up underneath where your knees go and flip the cushion forward. Have run several Trafics (and Masters) commercially running up mileages approaching 200k. These Renault Trafic bulkheads have been built to pass the only test that relates to vehicle partitions. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Join now! Its now 179 for the one corner. Each Trafic bulkhead is made in the UK from zinc coated steel which is powder coated in a light grey finish to ensuresthat it has excellent anti corrosion properties. Surely a crew cab is more likely to have done some proper load lugging? Its not the most powerful thing in the world, but thats down to me picking up an 80hp model rather than a 110hp. Then underneath, you will see in behind here is all the wiring and the seat itself is held in with eight nuts onto threaded bolts. Before you release all the nuts with the top half of the bulkhead, you need to come inside the cab and pop down the plastic strip that runs along between the headlining and the bulkhead. It'll make it easier to get some access in behind here as well. VAT by Jim Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:27 pm, Post The consent submitted will only be used for data processing originating from this website. I'll just quickly go through, show you how to do that. Ive heard stories of problems with the 6 Speed box on the DCi130/140 models from a couple of clients who either had one or had worked on them. | INTRODUCING THE NEW MY23 RENAULT TRAFIC Designed for efficiency, with up to 10 new driving assistance systems for added safety, convenience and comfort, the new and improved MY23 Trafic has everything to make your life easier. You're going to need to get one of these screwdrivers and just undo those four. You simply remove your bulkhead, then with the fixings supplied, screw these into position, then finish off by capping off the fixings with 1 of four types of caps. The Ride Concepts Women's Vice shoes are my current favourite flat pedal shoe, so I wanted to give the Mid version, with raised ankle, a go. Genuine 4pc B Pillar Trim Set. Removing the Bulkhead for Campervan Conversion - YouTube 0:00 / 5:46 Removing the Bulkhead for Campervan Conversion GeorgeScott 1.09K subscribers Subscribe 14K views 2 years ago Removing the. Installation is quick and simple requiring no modification or drilling, just push on using the clips provided. We do that by gently prising out the bottom bit of that plastic cover. Its definitely starting to sink in how much work is still left to do! It takes a little bit more work, but it's well worth it. These trims cover the horrid gap that's left whenever you remove a bulkhead from one of these vehicles. This van, this spec, has got one wire so pop that off. by Chris Putt Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:20 pm, Post The original door pillar trim is factory cut to accommodate the fixing of the bulkhead to the side pillar so when the bulkhead is removed there are unsightly gaps on the pillar trim. In this video we go through the tools required and the method we use.Check out the progress of our current conversion on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanlifeconvFind out more about our conversions on our website https://www.vanlifeconversions.co.uk/Find out more about our consultancy here https://www.vanlifeconversions.co.uk/diyDisclaimer:All van conversions vary, and the methods should be tailored to your requirements and equipment. by Jon C Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:14 pm, Post by yurperjoe Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:48 pm, Post But it manages. Quite often when you buy a brand new van or a second-hand van like this, you'regoing to have a large, steel bulkhead or a half-height bulkhead in the van. Its now approaching 200,000km and weve had no major hassles (new clutch has been the biggest mechanical). Singletrack uses affiliate services calledSkimlinksandwhich means we may earn revenue if you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer on our site. They carry passangers think youll be ok . Email: Help@kiravans.co.uk. Van Conversion Van Conversion: Removing the Bulkhead and Plywood July 13, 2016 One of the first things that we did after getting the van home (other than take it to the garage to get checked over), was to remove the bulkhead and all of the ply. This cover here is held on by two little metal lugs sticking out at the base so this needs to come straight up and that just pops off thereslide that forward. Not expensive. Terms & Conditions You're going to need to get one of these screwdrivers and just undo those four. my opinion is to avoid them, can check with mate, using them for AA vans, replacing his VW. by morsey Wed Mar 25, 2009 10:21 am, Post bulkhead panel vauxhall vivaro renault trafic traffic partition metal van . I remove the bulkhead from same van. Use this bar to show information about your cookie policy. Your T30 torques for removing the top screws of the bulkhead. The Mids only come After a short break theyre back and in this episode George, Jack and Emilie are joined by the five time World Cup Champion, Intense Factory Racings Aaron Gwin, to chat Making Up The Numbers Podcast: Aaron Gwin, This topic has 9 replies, 9 voices, and was last updated. - Torx/Star Head Screwdriver- Hammer and Flat head screwdriver (used for knocking the rivets off, in hindsight I would drill these out)Hope this helps! that would require some handy work though What does not kill you only makes you stronger! How to remove seats from Renault Trafic Jeremy Stein 68 subscribers Subscribe 197 Share 71K views 5 years ago I demonstrate how to remove the middle row of seats from my 2013 Renault. These plastics are held onto little lugs on the back of them so it's just a matter of prising them away. After waiting for a few things to arrive, I am ready to move on to the next bit of removing all the old panelling and Trims etc, The bulkhead was easy to remove but make sure you have a decent Battery Drill and some star socket heads for this job. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. It's bolted to the body and easily accessible. Just unbolted and went to the scrapyard. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news, offers and exclusive discounts. 16K views 2 years ago VAN CONVERSION TIPS FOR SELF BUILDERS One of the first jobs in any van conversion is to remove the bulkhead that separates the cab from the living area. Hey everyone, heres a quick video of how I removed the bulkhead in my Vauxhall Vivaro. Genuine 4pc B Pillar Trim Set Made from hard-wearing plastic this Genuine B-Pillar Ttrim set coversall B Pillar metalwork after bulkhead removal giving an OEM style finish . The Trafic has a load-through compartment in the bulkhead for sliding in pipes and beams. Tough its 59 from Vauxhall. So, dig the old single speed out of your shed, lower your standards and expectations, and start planning Pipedream Cycles The Full Moxie is a 4130 CroMo, single pivot, full suspension bike that can be run as a 29er, 650b or mullet. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. if I buy the crew cab version can I simply remove the bulkhead and be left with the seats? It first appeared in 2000 and was heavily based on the Renault Trafic. The ply was just a spacer for the void behind the trim, http://images.ua.prom.st/73360668_w640_h640_8200407603_11.jpg, tmp_21776-IMG_20160102_182111689639866.jpg, tmp_21776-IMG_20160102_182155-1729508157.jpg, tmp_21776-IMG_20160102_182303789272999.jpg, Car Audio / Electrical / Security / Diagnostic Rel. I think it is just a panel yes. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Vauxhall Vans, Minibuses & Campervans Area, Vivaro / Movano Camper Van / Day Van Conversions, . Cannot be used in conjunction with other offers, or when switching memberships), Contact UsPrivacyForum RulesClassifieds RulesLink RemovalNewsletter SettingsAdvertising. Vauxhall Astra Van 2006 - 2013 Van Bulkheads - Top half Bulkhead solid L1H1 MPN:VG240S. Just confirming. There's a few tools that you're going to need that you may not have. I mentioned, if you're not familiar with these, slitting discs are the really, really thin discs like this for cutting through metal. Thanks guys Adam. X82 shape bulkhead removal trim options.. Price. And a digital membership where you can read all the digital magazines is normally 25, and now 12.50 with the code. We'll do the same on the other side. As is removing the seats. The side bolts are visible, roof bolts are hidden behind the headliner and floor bolts under the cargo floor liner. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Be very careful when you're using this that you don't cut into the body work. Cant see any structural advantages as it is just a flimsy piece of sheet metal. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. A jig-saw with a metal cutting blade should work. Now I'm strapping our kids in the back I will happily pay the premium for factory fit seats, massively improved safety and no hassles with insurance etc. Just take your time, go slow. Video: Kiravans Barn Door Campervan Awning - Instant Shelter from Sun, Wind and Rain! The screws had been in so long that some of them had rusted in, but we finally managed to rip it out. Factory fitted t5 ones used to be spot welded too nothing that a whack with a cold chisel couldnt sort. You want to get yourself some metal paint. I've also done a lot of seat strength tests at work on converted vehicles / aftermarket seats. It was just bolted to the chassis, and took about 10 mins to remove. It does make it a bit noisier on the road though. Plenty of vans come with or without them as an option. Then there's two nuts holding the handbrake to the base. or call us on 1300 74 60 20. I wiped the grinded areas with some panel wipe just to degrease it. depending where you are, this is where i got my windows fitted. Mini grinder to get the cutting and grinding down. We noticed after the ply had been removed that the wheel arches had rusted quite a bit and there was actually daylight showing through. Vauxhall Corsa 2007 - 2015 Van Bulkheads - Top half Bulkhead solid L1H1 Tailgate Model MPN:VG251S. Manage Settings document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Apr 24, 2010 A jig-saw with a metal cutting blade should work. Renault Trafic Coffee Van Fit-Out by The Mobile Coffee Group. | Continue with Recommended Cookies, Search the forum using the power of Google. by Dave @ TRC Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:08 pm, Post Im a carpet fitter so ideally need it to be 4m+ Thanks in advance. 219.60. Quite often the first stage of the conversion is to get rid of that. After we got that out, we started on the plywood. One is his lads so might be tight getting two large mtx bikes in. by steddyjames Wed Mar 25, 2009 8:38 am, Post We need to take the top seat belt hanger off first.
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