[nicp]

My effort.

Gotta thank iclickhappy for the shell. RIB, Smev and Vitrifrigo are pretty accurate in terms of manufacturers published dims.

I have the the fridge, hob and seat all as separate groups should anyone want them. They can also be found in the Sketchup warehouse for DL.

 

[mrforgetfull]

HI guys. these are great and I was wondering if anyone has done a sketchup of a Kombi as I am planning on converting one and am not sure if I can with the kitchen against a slider...? TA

 

[t4Chippy]

My effort.

Gotta thank iclickhappy for the shell. RIB, Smev and Vitrifrigo are pretty accurate in terms of manufacturers published dims.

I have the the fridge, hob and seat all as separate groups should anyone want them. They can also be found in the Sketchup warehouse for DL.

First page updated with your sketchup model Nicp T:

 

[Blankmediams]

Does Sketch up export any other file types? a SAT file would be handy for any other modeling software. Cant be bothered to draw a new van in Inventor

 

[Julia]

Does Sketch up export any other file types? a SAT file would be handy for any other modeling software. Cant be bothered to draw a new van in Inventor

Wot he said...

I too would looooove something in a format other than naitive sketchup.

Julia

 

[zand]

I am thinking of changing from my beloved T4 to a crafter. Anyone got sketch up model of base vans?

 

[barrell356]

As members have been offering their sketchup models for their vans I thought i would put them all in one place for everyone to use, If you don't have it, click on this link to go to the download page http://www.sketchup.com/intl/en/download/ T:

If there's anymore that people want to add drop me a PM and I'll give you my email address and stick it on my dropbox account

T5 SWB (from iclickhappy)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ri0qve868e...20T5%20SWB.skp

T5 SWB (from nicp) (with RIB, Smev and Vitrifrigo)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ashk1tm1bez19p2/Van interior.skp?dl=0

T5 LWB (from realmrpot)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h87j5gk7dx...20T5%20LWB.skp[/URL

T4 SWB (from Uberbus)
[URL="https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sunid2ygs1fwn0/van_interior_3%20T4%20SWB.skp"]https://www.dropbox.com/s/2sunid2ygs...20T4%20SWB.skp
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qzgfkamoxo...20T4%20SWB.skp

T4 SWB loadspace (from letsgocamping)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8rigado14l6zkmy/t4 SWB loadspace.skp

T4 LWB load space (from jayw1966 )
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eds6jzzc2wxjlv8/t4 LWB loadspace.skp

this is incredible more hours looking at screens working out how to use it hahhahaha
can anyone mock up a t5 Lwb twin slider kombi?
im in need of a tool box, bed conversion/bike carrying plan so i can get some ply cnc cut but need the plan in some sort of order before i go over to discuss

thanks for any help

guys knowledge is power

 

[Qman]

Me too. I've been getting into Autodesk Fusion 360. It's free to use for hobbyists if you sign up. Pretty powerful and can go deep with mechanisms and stress tests etc. Having got to where I am with that on other projects Sketchup seems like an unnecessary learning curve.

I did find the VW body converters database website (https://www.bb-database.com/en/transporter-t5-bis-2009) which has dxf and IGES models of some vans to download, mostly flatbeds it seems though, but I think also has an interior of the panel van but I can't get the damn files to open anywhere... I even downloaded an Autocad trial but they didn't work in that either.. They open but just show up blank.

 

[tunafish]

Thanks for the .skp file.

I mocked up my new "sports mobile", a T5 factory high roof.
I mobile shower behind the driver seat and a 20L boiler and 42L wheel arch water tank on the right hand side.

Al the toys fit in with sleeping 1-3 persons (3th bed is above the lowest one) and there is access to a shower even when others stay in bed. Everything is removable expect for the hot water system

 

[MessyDeluxe]

This is a great post, but im a bit concerned about the depth of the units in the plans, not that im copying, ive already done my conversion, and with my 3/4 R&R bed i've managed to just about squeeze in units that are 420mm depth, not the 483mm in the drawing. And when i say mines a snug fit, it really is snug, i've got 10mm tollorence.

So im just saying be weary of your R&R bed, as this is probably the factor, ive got head rests on mine which means the bed has to placed away from the sliding door side a touch to accomodate the extra height. My bed is from VanBeds by the way.

how thick is your insulation, mines uber think super quilt which has packed it out a touch, but it all adds up.

just sharing my experience, hope it makes you think before you make. Measure twice cut once and all that.

 

[Jamesrussell]

sorry must apologise im an old git and dont know how to view these downloads ive managed to download sketchup but now what

 

[Rwillerton]

My effort.

Gotta thank iclickhappy for the shell. RIB, Smev and Vitrifrigo are pretty accurate in terms of manufacturers published dims.

I have the the fridge, hob and seat all as separate groups should anyone want them. They can also be found in the Sketchup warehouse for DL.

Hi how do I find your files for fridge etc. I am new to sketchup

 

[Pduk]

Anyone using Solidworks, I've found a pretty darn cool 3D model online. I'm a technical designer with a woodworking shopfloor at my disposal which will help with my plans

 

[Dave Bath]

Here's something i knocked up, may be handy as a template? dimensions are accurate to a couple of cm.

Great - do I need the paid version of sketcup to use this?
Thanks

 

[Belle_Dorado]

This is such a fantastic resource! I am about to start using sketching to design the conversion on my t4 lwb. Does anyone know if there is a .skp file for T4 lwb including the cab area?? Let me know! Cheers

 

[TransporterNoob]

Exactly what I was looking for. I was about to start a sketchup template from scratch. Saved me a ton of time thank you ")

 

[Pduk]

It's worth bearing in mind that chances are (without checking) the 3d models are straight models ie the profile of the van is a straight tunnel, where as in real world our van taper and have much more contours that you need to work around / scribe to. If you are modelling up panels to line up with the body, I would suggest allowing some material to scribe off to get a nice snug fit. If you cut everything square and to size determined by the model, you will have many gaps.
I would also strongly recommend while designing your furntiure, you triple check dims in the van, I often suggest marking out on the floor where the furniture will sit, it's surprising how quickly space gets taken up.

 

[64 SPLIT]

Don't be shy Pete - tell the masses how you know all of this. Pete is a master at redesigning and rebuilding his vans interior.

 

[Pduk]

I'm certainly no master, but I'll admit I do have some experience in reworking my furniture 😇 trying my best to resist changing it again 🤣