How I built a wheel arch storage box #shorts

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This is how I built a custom wheel arch storage box for my Nissan NV200 tiny camper van build. I needed extra storage and this was a great way to integrate some small, secret van storage around the wheel arch. The van storage chest doubles up and a foot rest and is also a support for my three section pullout bench/bed. 🚐

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Storage is incredibly important in a van, and never more so than in a tiny camper!

I designed a storage box to sit over the wheel arch - covering some of my dodgy carpeting in the process - with an upward lifting lid.

I used pieces of pineboard to make the chest, because I liked the look of it, it’s lighter and cheaper for me to source than plywood and it came in useful sizes, meaning less cutting for me.

I cut out the front pieces and then the side pieces and used pocket holes to attach them together.

I then cut the top piece to length, split it in two and attached the thinner piece to the top of the box. Next I cut and attached the base and checked the fit in the van.

After making a few adjustments, I could attach the second piece of the lid via a long piano hinge to create the opening.

After plugging the pocket holes, sanding and varnishing, I could attach the box in the van with the same method as my bed - turnbuckles, connected to the van load rings!

I added strong magnets to stop the lid from banging when driving and a soft close attachment so it wouldn’t slam shut.

It’s great to have a bit of extra storage...and somewhere to put my feet up!

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DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.