Newbie. Ford Connect LWB.

Hi. New member here. Have decided to convert a lwb Ford Transit Connect to a camper and am just starting to research the endeavour.



Not great at the diy so I will be getting help to do the work. I have a carpenter for the bed, cabinets etc. What other tradesman will I need..just an electrician ? (Who would you recommend in Ireland to do install work/sell parts ?)



I'm looking to do all the essentials/basics such as insulation, electrics, heat/ventilation, fridge/cooking/running water etc.



One main requirement is interior bike storage (mtb). I presume it will be a tight fit but has anyone any clever examples of how they manage this (Is it possible to store a bike horizontally in the van. Maybe with wheels removed) ?



I am doing my own research/search function/Youtube etc but am reaching out for help also from people who have converted this specific van already.



Thanks for any help.

If I'm right in thinking, it,s 4.88 mtr's long where as the Ducato is a 1 mtr. longer and if you went for a Sprinter or Crafter you could have maybe 2 mtr's extra for bikes to hang inside the back doors, or the frames under the bead and the wheels mounted onto the doors. and if you are under 1.55 mtr's with a transverse bed.

I've had a LWB Sprinter, 6.865 mtr nose to towbar, so basically I'm saying is, if I was to start, I wouldn't start, quite where you are.

Never the less the first one you need to get in contact with is an SQI. to over see and pass the modifications you do as you go along, and an RGI to certify the gas instillation, in order to have it converted to a camper on the log book. which in the end will cost you 13.5% of its estimated value when you have it finished. but don't let any of that put you off it's all doable. a friend of mine just went out in his home converted Ducato for the first time last week.