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Camping Sleeper - Hyundai Imax - Work in progress.....


I have just sold the Outlander and pod/bars/rear end tent and now have a Hyundai Imax.

In the process of fitting it out as a sleeper/camper, do not intent doing a full campervan conversion although it would make a good one as it has a walk through between the front seats.  Will have a 30L portable fridge/freezer and auxiliary battery fitted also.

Although there are diesel models also, mine is an auto 2.4 petrol, 2012 model with 9,000 kms on the clock.

Some shots not of mine but the same model and layout etc.  I will be removing the rear seats in mine.

 

 

 



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Hi Vic,

You've been thinking the Iload/ Imax would make a good camper for a long time as have I. The only things that stops me is the need to be comfortable on a wet day in out of the rain and cold. The petrol doesn't seem to use much more fuel than the diesel and I imagine servicing would be cheaper.

I'll watch with great interest your conversion.



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Looks good Vic. You should be happy with that beast mate.

I must say I was expecting a really big rig with a cinema in it when you said "Imax"

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Hi Vic,

You've been thinking the Iload/ Imax would make a good camper for a long time as have I. The only things that stops me is the need to be comfortable on a wet day in out of the rain and cold. The petrol doesn't seem to use much more fuel than the diesel and I imagine servicing would be cheaper.

I'll watch with great interest your conversion.


I'm not going to do a lot with it Janette, just the auxiliary battery for my 31 litre Eva Kool fridge/freezer, a fixed single bed and a few draws probably underneath the be for clothing.  Some other containers for food, utensils etc and a portable gas stove.  Will only cook outside if the weather permits or campers kitchen etc, otherwise use food that doesn't need cooking if need be.  Been down this road before so not new to me.  With a similar van years ago I cooked standing outside at the rear of the vehicle with the hatch up, gave protection from the rain and worked out ok.

More a sleeper than a camper and for short trips only.  If I don't have a single bed I'll just put a mattress on the floor.   I didn't want diesel and servicing and repairs should be cheaper on the petrol, however on the down side the info on the petrol says you are supposed to use Premium Petrol which is pretty expensive.  I wasn't aware of that when I bought it.  Going to check that out with the RAC, if I still need to run on Premium will ask if I can use 50/50 (half ULP, half PULP).



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Looks good Vic. You should be happy with that beast mate.

I must say I was expecting a really big rig with a cinema in it when you said "Imax"


Be nice if it did Doug, but the only thing big in it will be me unfortunately cry 



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you are not changing rigs AGAIN.  biggrinbiggrin

enjoy yourself, hey, just a thought why not open a car yard? biggrin



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you are not changing rigs AGAIN.  biggrinbiggrin

enjoy yourself, hey, just a thought why not open a car yard? biggrin


Yes, already done, Outlander rear end tent, bars and pod already sold. Outlander traded on Imax. 

The Outlander wasn't Wombat proof but this one is....Dougwe said he will help me install a Wombat scoop at the front....biggrin



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Give him a few months and it will be a full conversion

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Not this time Bryan, keeping it mainly as it is but time will tell.   I rang the RAC today and they told me their records show the van is run on standard unleaded (91 octane) not 96 octane so that will be a bit cheaper for me, thank goodness.

Getting rid of my seats tomorrow (long story, tell you sometime) then I can see where I'm at with the rest of it, bugger of a job, luckily someone on the Hyundai forum had explained how to do it.   Aux Battery Dual battery system next on the list after that.....biggrin 

Oh, and then my bed, still working that one out! aww



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You seem like a friend of mine over here.  He's 79, and still can't stop Wheeling and Dealing Vehicles.  He has 5 on the go at the moment.

When are you going to stop ? biggrinbiggrinbiggrin 

Cheers,

Sheba.



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Sheba wrote:

You seem like a friend of mine over here.  He's 79, and still can't stop Wheeling and Dealing Vehicles.  He has 5 on the go at the moment.

When are you going to stop ? biggrinbiggrinbiggrin 

Cheers,

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 when he is in his box biggrinbiggrin would like to see him trade that in biggrinbiggrin



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Sheba wrote:

You seem like a friend of mine over here.  He's 79, and still can't stop Wheeling and Dealing Vehicles.  He has 5 on the go at the moment.

When are you going to stop ? biggrinbiggrinbiggrin 

Cheers,

Sheba.


I've only got one now Sheba, SWMBO has two, a Getz and a Mazda Campervan Hi Top, but they are hers, not mine.

Wombat, as long as the box has wheels I'll be happy (well until I go into the bonfire anyway, he he).  



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Hi Vic

Put an trailer behind it and put wombat in it
that way you can make some money in the mean time
I hear he can do all kinds of tricks like standing on his back legsbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 

Cheers John



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Hi Vic

Put an trailer behind it and put wombat in it
that way you can make some money in the mean time
I hear he can do all kinds of tricks like standing on his back legsbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 

Cheers John


 CC, you used to be my mate biggrinbiggrin



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Hi Vic

Put an trailer behind it and put wombat in it
that way you can make some money in the mean time
I hear he can do all kinds of tricks like standing on his back legsbiggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 

Cheers John


I could but then I would probably have to drive over a lot of potholes in the road hoping he would bounce out! wink biggrin biggrin biggrin 



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The van so far (as a camper/sleeper, not a full campervan conversion)....Has a 95amp auxiliary battery and  100amp dual battery system fitted (Redarc), and will have an Evakool Travelmate 30 litre in and secured for travel, and also a fan, both off the auxiliary battery. 

Bed is bolted to the floor and strapped for easy removal when required.   Will carry an portable 2kg gas bottle and screw on cooker top and or gas canister stove (I have both) for outside cooking.   Storage under bed for table/chair and other stuff.   Set up as solo camper/sleeper so can also use front passenger side for storage. 

Almost done as far as I want to go at this point in time.  4 side windows in rear (2 on each side) tilt outwards for better ventilation when camped.

 

 

 

 



-- Edited by Vic41 on Monday 31st of March 2014 10:52:58 PM

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Looking good Vic. Should be a nice comfortable drive when you head off next.



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Thanks Cathy, should be a bit more comfortable than the Outlander and the rear end tent (and more secure) although I enjoyed using that too. smile

I may get a tent cot or dome tent for me to use if Carol decides to come along instead of taking her campervan also.



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Good vehicle for travelling and sleeping. Your bed frame seems to take up a lot of space. Do you intend attaching it to the side wall during the daylight hours? Did you make the frilly curtains? 



-- Edited by arthur on Tuesday 1st of April 2014 11:12:39 AM

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Good vehicle for travelling and sleeping. Your bed frame seems to take up a lot of space. Do you intend attaching it to the side wall during the daylight hours? Did you make the frilly curtains? 


 I'm a pretty big bloke Arthur, so need the bed that size, no it will remain in that position permanently, although I can remove it easily if I need to for home use etc.  I have enough room down one side to get in and out and some room under from 3 sides for storage etc.

I will also use it as a day lounge when camping, I have one of those arm rest back cushions (got it from Spotlight) that I can prop against the wall or bedhead when needed, had it for some time and they are very handy and comfortable. 

Yes, I spent many hours making those curtains wink (Not), they are Café curtains from Spotlight, also bought the wire and hooks etc from there also.  Just to give a bit of privacy for changing etc.   I use a good windscreen shade when parked up too which helps with the top gap where the front curtain is, and window socks on the front windows so I can open them a bit for ventilation as well (and they keep the mozzies out).

I will have some more pic's later when decked out with portable fridge and bedding etc.

 

 

 



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Did you make the frilly curtains? 


Yes, I spent many hours making those curtains wink (Not), they are Café curtains from Spotlight, also bought the wire and hooks etc from there also.

 

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Actually, all jokes aside, those curtains inside the van on the windows are a good fit.

(and now I know what cafe curtains are) 

 






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Did you make the frilly curtains? 


Yes, I spent many hours making those curtains wink (Not), they are Café curtains from Spotlight, also bought the wire and hooks etc from there also.

 

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Actually, all jokes aside, those curtains inside the van on the windows are a good fit.

(and now I know what cafe curtains are) 


 They had about 3 different type of Café Curtains at Spotlight, ones with buttoned loops, one with big runner rings and the ones I got with rod pocket sewn tops (but ideal for that sprung wire and move along easily).  I was going to sew little rings onto them but they move so well with the rod pocket tops I decided it was too much like fiddly work.  

No lining but I reckon they will last a couple of years.  Most of the designs had flowers on them, they were about the plainest I could get.

 



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Thanks for the pics Vic, looking very good. 



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Looking Good Vic.  Hope you are planning to get a mattress for the bed.biggrin  Might be a bit uncomfortable if not.



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Looking Good Vic.  Hope you are planning to get a mattress for the bed.biggrin  Might be a bit uncomfortable if not.


That's for my Yoga practice, then I put the mattress on wink biggrin

Still have the foam mattress from my Outlander so will use that (in an additional outer sleeve with doona inner and egg crate foam inside) so reckon I will get a good nights sleep, LOL ! aww

Will put another pic up with the goodies inside when I finish mucking around with it Janette, so that should make it look a bit better. aww

 



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This is basically how it will stay, I have under bed access from both sides (van has two sliding doors) and from the rear.

I just have to work out what I will or will not take and my storage options.  A portable stove and gas cannisters will go under the bed too probably from the rear with table/chair etc.   I can also use the front passenger side for floor and seat storage too and have a couple of small containers between the seats for odds and ends.

 





-- Edited by Vic41 on Tuesday 8th of April 2014 07:59:46 PM

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Looking good Vic... are going anywhere in it soon?

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Not sure Gerty, got a couple of appointments to get out of the way first, but may try to sneak a couple of days somewhere inbetween, although not keen with the school holidays about to start on Friday......it would be inland for sure if at all. hmm



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Hi Vic,

The van looks good. The bed looks comfortable, have you tied it out yet?biggrinbiggrin

 



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Hi Vic,

The van looks good. The bed looks comfortable, have you tied it out yet?biggrinbiggrin

 


Thanks Rob, just a quick lay down to test it......all ok!   The sleep test on my trial run will show whether more "padding" is required (egg crate foam or an overlay etc).  



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