So now that the lounge has been constructed, it's time to start building towards the back of the living space. I decided to start with the right hand side of the box. The reason for this was purely financial, the only expensive component is the toilet opposed to the many expensive parts for the kitchen.

The shower cubical had only one logical location it could go; between the generator and the lounge. As luck would have it it's just the right size for the shower tray and toilet (I had it all worked out in the master plan!).

The storage space above the generator was far too large for one cupboard alone so I decided to split it into two sections. The rear being a wardrobe for hanging space with room for small storage boxes underneath. Between this wardrobe and the shower there's a shelved cupboard. I made this specifically to take large plastic storage boxes and a space at the top to store the bedding during the day.

The construction theme continues here the same as the rest of the conversion. The make up of this is a substantial timber frame which I then clad over with a thin plywood. For the timber frame I just used a smooth planed softwood. Once the frame had been built it's extremely solid and adds to the rigidity of the whole living module.

For the finishing surface I used a thin plywood as opposed to MDF that would be thicker and heavier. I used 3mm plywood (the same as the interior walls) that has a decorative veneer. To adhere this I used Sikaflex 512. Once this was all put together you end up with relatively light weight but very strong fittings.

In standard motorhomes and caravans a slightly different method is employed. The difference is that the skin of 3mm ply provides much of the strength/rigidity. A frame isn't built first but it's all used together as they go. Also the timber used for rigidity is far thinner than I used this is fine for your average motorhome where weight limitations are a major factor, but I fear this would not stand up to the demands of a 4x4 camper.

These next pictures show some storage compartments being built and the decorative ply going on the outside of the shower...