How to Convert an EV Van into a Camper | PV5 Strip‑Out & Bulkhead Removal (Ep1)

Episode 1 of our PV5 EV camper conversion series. We’re starting the build with a full strip‑out of the Kia PV5 Cargo — removing the bulkhead, cutting out the spot‑welded bulkhead strip, and taking off all the factory wall and door panels. During the process we found something unexpected: removing the bulkhead and lower strip unlocks up to 8 inches of extra floor space. That extra room makes a huge difference to the layout options inside the PV5. In this video: CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:24 Howden Insurance Ad 0:47 How to remove a PV5 Bulkhead 2:41 How to remove the lower bulkhead strip - BE VERY CAREFUL! 6:35 How to Remove the front interior panels 8:00 How to remove Sliding door panel 9:40 How to remove Rear Quarter panels 10:24 How to remove rear door panels 11:13 A converters dream 13:26 Whats coming up? This series will follow the entire PV5 EV camper build from start to finish — insulation, wiring, floor construction, windows, heating, modular interior and more. Subscribe and follow along as we turn the PV5 into a fully‑featured electric camper. If this is your first time on the channel, please make sure to check out our 'How To' playlist, and our 'Podcast' where we have over 300 videos to help you build your dream campervan. Feel free to ask any questions down below and don't forget to give the video a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel! 👍 To see more of our projects and services, please visit 🌐WEBSITE: www.combevalleycampers.co.uk 🌐FACEBOOK:   / combevalleycampers   🌐INSTAGRAM:   / @combe_valley_campers   🎥Filming and Editing: Ali Jassim   / just_jassim   Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Combe Valley Campers Ltd, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Combe Valley Campers Ltd assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Combe Valley Campers Ltd recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Combe Valley Campers Ltd, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Combe Valley Campers.