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Do any of these converted van mods consider weight or crash testing? There's a bunch of tile (maybe they're fake?) above the sink. That seems like a nice touc

Do any of these converted van mods consider weight or crash testing? There's a bunch of tile (maybe they're fake?) above the sink. That seems like a nice touch aesthetically but probably unnecessary weight. Also, pieces of wood or other facades on the wall could become projectiles in a crash. Perhaps nobody should be sitting anywhere besides the front two seats while the van is moving, but that means the van can only carry 2 people safely.

csunbird 3y ago
You are only supposed to be sitting in the passenger seats when the vehicle is on the move anyways.
- jacquesm 3y ago
  That's true but if there is no hard divider between the spaces anything that is loose will instantly become a projectile in case of an accident.
  - giantrobot 3y ago
    It looks like the wall with the shower creates a barrier between the cabin and camper portion. So stuff flying around the camper wouldn't be able to get to the cabin.
    - jacquesm 3y ago
      Yes, in that case it is fine. But I've seen other campers as well where stuff was set up for real trouble. Including some factory campers.
fxtentacle 3y ago
That is in line with most campers. The market is dominated by rich retiree couples as young families usually cannot afford a camper van. As a result, most models are designed for exactly 2 inhabitants.
tecleandor 3y ago
From what I see in their site: - It's all enclosed spaces,no communication to the driving cabin, so no "flying objects" should reach there. - No certification necessary. That means it's considered "load" strapped to the chassis, and then, nobody can be sitting in the back while moving. Passengers can only seat in the cabin. Edit: Also, it's a product for L2H2 size and bigger vans. I think some of them, specially if the cabin and the load space are separated by a wall, have three seats in the front.
- mox1 3y ago
  The major companies who make RV have a standards body that they in theory build to their standards. Additionally the van maker publishes an “upfitters guide” which explains what you can do and how to do it safely. The more professional custom van builders will take their complete rig to a truck weighing scale before using / selling. In general the camper vans are a lot safer than the big busses (class A) or regular RV (class c). The shell of the van and the front seats have to pass some safety ratings. With the class C being made mostly of plywood, they usually just blow up when they are rolled over. I did a lot of research on this before purchasing a Winnebago van. They seem to take safety a bit more seriously (ie the back seats are tied into the chassis and are from a known bus seat manufacturer).
jstarfish 3y ago
The tile is going to be vinyl peel-and-stick. The real stuff is too heavy and expensive (and sharp).

csunbird 3y ago

You are only supposed to be sitting in the passenger seats when the vehicle is on the move anyways.

jacquesm 3y ago
That's true but if there is no hard divider between the spaces anything that is loose will instantly become a projectile in case of an accident.
- giantrobot 3y ago
  It looks like the wall with the shower creates a barrier between the cabin and camper portion. So stuff flying around the camper wouldn't be able to get to the cabin.
  - jacquesm 3y ago
    Yes, in that case it is fine. But I've seen other campers as well where stuff was set up for real trouble. Including some factory campers.

fxtentacle 3y ago

That is in line with most campers. The market is dominated by rich retiree couples as young families usually cannot afford a camper van. As a result, most models are designed for exactly 2 inhabitants.

tecleandor 3y ago

From what I see in their site: - It's all enclosed spaces,no communication to the driving cabin, so no "flying objects" should reach there. - No certification necessary. That means it's considered "load" strapped to the chassis, and then, nobody can be sitting in the back while moving. Passengers can only seat in the cabin. Edit: Also, it's a product for L2H2 size and bigger vans. I think some of them, specially if the cabin and the load space are separated by a wall, have three seats in the front.

mox1 3y ago
The major companies who make RV have a standards body that they in theory build to their standards. Additionally the van maker publishes an “upfitters guide” which explains what you can do and how to do it safely. The more professional custom van builders will take their complete rig to a truck weighing scale before using / selling. In general the camper vans are a lot safer than the big busses (class A) or regular RV (class c). The shell of the van and the front seats have to pass some safety ratings. With the class C being made mostly of plywood, they usually just blow up when they are rolled over. I did a lot of research on this before purchasing a Winnebago van. They seem to take safety a bit more seriously (ie the back seats are tied into the chassis and are from a known bus seat manufacturer).

jstarfish 3y ago

The tile is going to be vinyl peel-and-stick. The real stuff is too heavy and expensive (and sharp).