The Gap Decaders
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4X4 CAMPER - So Close!
Our 4x4 camper build is so close to completion, except it's not - but with two weeks until we board the ferry to Spain, I'm feeling the pressure.
We're 9.5 months into building our dream overlander and contemplating stoppings not an option, join us as we run out of time, energy and money.
If you're thinking about building your own dream overlander, be prepared for overspend, head scratching and challenging days.
We'd love to know if you'd do anything different, let us know in the comments 🙏
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4X4 CAMPER - WILL IT EVER END?
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.19 часов назад
Our 4x4 camper build is nearly there...nearly! The days are flying by and this part of the build seems to be taking forever but we’re not prepared to compromise on quality or finish (even if the boat is booked). I won't lie, it's been tough - the days are long, intense and my enery levels are running low, however stopping at this point isn't an option. If you're thinking about building your own...
4X4 CAMPER - Our build is testing us!
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.14 дней назад
Our 4x4 camper build is testing us, the days are getting short, the weather is changing & yet we’re not prepared to compromise. Building an overland 4x4 camper is tougher than it might appear. However, we're so far into this build financially and emotionally that contemplating stoppings not an option. If you're thinking about building your own dream overlander, be prepared for overspend, headac...
4X4 CAMPER - Interior Build!
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.2 месяца назад
Our 4x4 camper build is testing us, we’re quickly running out of time & yet we’re not prepared to compromise. Building an overland 4x4 camper is more complex than it might appear. However, the end is in sight, but only if we keep our foot on the gas. If you're thinking about building an overlander, understand what you’re getting into and what it really takes to build that dream 4x4 camper. We'd...
4X4 CAMPER - Budget Blown!
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Let's build a 4x4 camper we said. We thought we were clever, we thought we knew better, but when it really come to it we weren’t prepared to compromise and that has cost us. It's fair to say that building the dream overland 4x4 camper is more complex than it might appear. However, we're close to completion... but if our home on wheels is to be ready for winter adventures, we need to keep spendi...
4X4 CAMPER - Too Small!
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
Building this 4x4 camper has been a big deal, it's consummed our lives for over a year, demanding time, money, sacrifice and lefy us emotionally questioning ourselves. It's fair to say that building the dream overland 4x4 camper is more complex than it might appear however, with 75% complete we're on the home straight, but there's no let up, if our home on wheels is to be ready for winter adven...
4X4 CAMPER - Decision Time!
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 месяца назад
Deciding to build a 4x4 camper is a big decision in itself, you cannot imagine just how many choices it really demands. Living and working on the road means this home on wheels has to do everything, in all sorts of conditions. The motorcycle and spare wheel needs a carrier, but our original idea is flawed, we need a plan B. One thing's for sure, building your dream overland camper is more compl...
BUILDING AN OVERLAND CAMPER
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.4 месяца назад
Building an overland camper is no mean feat, living and working on and off road full time and in all sorts of conditions, demands a certain amount of... well everything. This was always going to be a challenging head scratching build. We've learnt a lot from our time on the road, and after 5.5 years full timing across Europe, Asia and North Africa, in all conditions, we know only too well the i...
THE ENDLESS OVERLAND BUILD!
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Yep, the endless discovery of building an overland vehicle is pretty errr....endless, in fact it's demanding at every level. It would be easy to become overwhelmed, prioritising works, waiting for parts and juggling the finances has become our norm... will we end up with our dream Overland rig, only time will tell. One things for certain, we're not prepared to give up on the dream. Join us as w...
OVERLAND BUILD REALITY!
Просмотров 3,1 тыс.5 месяцев назад
We always knew that building an expedition vehicle was never going to be a quick & easy win, in fact it's demanding at every level. Our new home on wheels is getting there but honestly, it's a mix of prioritising jobs, waiting for parts and juggling the finances... will we end up with our dream Overland rig, only time will tell. Join us as we share the reality our building your own dream home o...
ALL ELECTRIC? - DEFINITELY NOT! (But at what cost? £££)
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Our time on the road has taught us well! Find out why we didn't go all electric and what we've opted for on our expedition truck build. We've learnt a lot from our 5.5 years full timing across Europe, Asia and north Africa, in all conditions. We've max out this build, and future proofed it for traveling the world, but that comes at a price! Join us as we share our thinking and costs. We'd love ...
POWER - HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? Victron Install
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Living and working on the road full time demands power - this was always going to be a big installation. We've learnt a lot from our time on the road, and after 5.5 years full timing across Europe, Asia and north Africa, in all conditions, we know only too well how important having enough power means.... We max out this build, and future proof it for traveling the world. We'd love to know if yo...
£100K OVERLAND BUILD - What Colour Did we Choose?
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
We've had over a year to decide on which colour to paint our expedition truck, from bright green one month to pink the next, it's certainly been a journey in itself. With lots to consider, we share our thinking and why we choose the colour we finally decided on - BUT ARE WE HAPPY WITH IT? We'd love to know what colour you'd choose, let us know in the comments 🙏 Subscribe and join us on our truc...
£100K OVERLAND MARRIAGE - Does it Fit?
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.7 месяцев назад
After months of planning, designing, sourcing, measuring and cutting, our big day has come. But will it all come together as planned, or will it be a complete disaster? But before they meet, there's a huge amount to do in a tiny amount of time, and with the weather still against us, it's going to be a race against time. To say I was feeling anxious was an understatement, in fact I lost sleep ho...
WE HAVE A BOX... Our Overland build
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Building our overland truck was always going to be a mission, and getting the box cut down to size has been the biggest challenge of all. Fitting a few more windows and doors, chassis brackets and a host of other jobs, it's fair to say everything takes longer than you can ever imagine. Do we finally end up with the box of of dreams? Subscribe and join us on our truck build journey, where we sha...
OVERLAND TRUCK BUILD - Lets Talk Money
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.8 месяцев назад
OVERLAND TRUCK BUILD - Lets Talk Money
EXPEDITION TRUCK BUILD - Cutting it Up!
Просмотров 3 тыс.8 месяцев назад
EXPEDITION TRUCK BUILD - Cutting it Up!
BUILDING THE DREAM - Hab Box Challenge!
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.9 месяцев назад
BUILDING THE DREAM - Hab Box Challenge!
SELLING UP FOR VAN LIFE - Crazy Move or Best Decision Ever?
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.9 месяцев назад
SELLING UP FOR VAN LIFE - Crazy Move or Best Decision Ever?
BUILDING OUR OVERLAND DREAM - We Hope!
Просмотров 4,9 тыс.9 месяцев назад
BUILDING OUR OVERLAND DREAM - We Hope!
OUR £100K CHALLENGE - Expedition Project!
Просмотров 6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
OUR £100K CHALLENGE - Expedition Project!
CARPURIDE W101 - Old Dash, New Solution!
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.Год назад
CARPURIDE W101 - Old Dash, New Solution!
VAN LIFE TRUCK LIFE END
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
VAN LIFE TRUCK LIFE END
STRANDED - In Slovakia
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Год назад
STRANDED - In Slovakia
FORCED TO MOVE ON! - In Slovakia
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
FORCED TO MOVE ON! - In Slovakia
PULLED OVER IN SERBIA!
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
PULLED OVER IN SERBIA!
WE DISAPPEAR - In North Macedonia
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.Год назад
WE DISAPPEAR - In North Macedonia
ALBANIA - Europes Wilderness?
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
ALBANIA - Europes Wilderness?
ALBANIA - IS THIS REALLY A DANGEROUS ROAD?
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.Год назад
ALBANIA - IS THIS REALLY A DANGEROUS ROAD?
ALBANIA - WE GOT IT WRONG
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
ALBANIA - WE GOT IT WRONG

Комментарии

  • @randlcars4582
    @randlcars4582 7 часов назад

    Wish i was half as handy as you lol

  • @Aidan-tu4un
    @Aidan-tu4un 7 часов назад

    Have you dared to think about the first trip after it is finished??

  • @censon
    @censon 7 часов назад

    Looking great. So close. I hope Izzy is impressed.

  • @Dutchy_Pascal
    @Dutchy_Pascal 8 часов назад

    You’re a brave man Phil 👍🏻 Looking very well done.

  • @petrstolz5788
    @petrstolz5788 13 часов назад

    Water is bad friend with the wood. Overt time, all the exposed plywood edges will rotten in the shower. Also the water will likely leak underneath the screws into the plywood holes. Our camper shower door leaks water out. I think that's the challenge with the door opening to the outside. I had to install small silicone gutters guiding the water away from the gaps around the door. It is not 100%, but it is better than without it.

  • @SteveWaller-r8y
    @SteveWaller-r8y 18 часов назад

    Great progress on the truck it's looking beautiful if I may make a suggestion I agree with you using loctite however I would use blue loctite instead of red red you have to cut off blue will keep it tight but with some arm strength you can undo it just in case once again project looks great

  • @mariogajewski6069
    @mariogajewski6069 18 часов назад

    Glad to see every thing is going to plan. Love the truck and the build would love to see it when it is done.

  • @georgegaitanidis2161
    @georgegaitanidis2161 День назад

    The North Bordelo in Balkans

  • @georgegaitanidis2161
    @georgegaitanidis2161 День назад

    Not just Macedonia. Its like calling North Korea , North Ireland , North Karolain . The South , East , West Makedonia is GREECE ..... The name is Vardarska , Titostan , West Bulgaria , Disneyland , MackDonalds . Slavs , Aldanos , Bulgars , Turkis , Gypsys is Makedonia ? 1900 Vardarska . 1945 Yugoslavia . 1991 Fyrom . 2018 North of Makedonia . 2045 ??? . 2060 Finish . This is the Northern Bordelo in the Balkans ....... Please be Respect in GREECE

  • @Colorado4x4Van
    @Colorado4x4Van 2 дня назад

    Excellent.

  • @Dandy-Offroad
    @Dandy-Offroad 3 дня назад

    Again, fantastic build! Just a small point: might it be possible that that the gas flames of the Thetford are too close to the wall if there would be a big pot or pan on the stove? Maybe wise to install a heat protection layer? Hard to judge on the video! Good luck with the next steps!!!

  • @martinrobinson2996
    @martinrobinson2996 4 дня назад

    As ever, very impressive!! I've been busy elsewhere so only just catching up, are you enjoying the weather "down south"? Happy New Year

  • @twistagain1964
    @twistagain1964 4 дня назад

    Sorry Izzy, had to laugh at the “I’m on camera, grit your teeth, smile, save it for later” face! 😂

    • @TheGapDecaders
      @TheGapDecaders 4 дня назад

      Haha that is so true! Some days it’s just too much….

    • @twistagain1964
      @twistagain1964 4 дня назад

      but will make the end result so much more special. All the best for this coming year of adventures!

  • @London2Turin
    @London2Turin 5 дней назад

    Great attention to detail. Making those cutouts in the counter tops is always a stressful job!

  • @davidgreen4099
    @davidgreen4099 6 дней назад

    Thanks for all this information! You answered all of my questions for my trip in this one video. Thank you 😊

  • @volksman3
    @volksman3 7 дней назад

    Your doing a 1st class job mate, really exceptional work!

  • @SteveWaller-r8y
    @SteveWaller-r8y 8 дней назад

    I got to give you credit cutting and fitting pieces with 1 to 2 mm to spare is very stressful and time-consuming have you thought about expansion and contraction what is the temperature when you install it you drive to a very hot spot down the bumpy road hopefully everything doesn't crack😢 however your build is looking fantastic can't wait to see your next video

  • @pathfinder303
    @pathfinder303 8 дней назад

    It's a bit late now to tell you to wear a mask when cutting the panels. It's going well keep it up and you'll soon be on yer travels.

  • @CG-99
    @CG-99 8 дней назад

    Maybe a good idea to wear a mask when cutting solid surface benchtops - if your clothes are covered in dust, so are the linings of your lungs. That dust is lethal.

  • @DWvlogt1
    @DWvlogt1 8 дней назад

    Another briljant episode of your truck-build, Phil! I am almost glued to my laptop, to follow your project - love it!

  • @highwayman1769
    @highwayman1769 8 дней назад

    Really excellent work

  • @nashz911
    @nashz911 8 дней назад

    Hi. can i ask when you filmed this, as we have winter now ? Just a bit confused. think i may of chosen a wood top and darker (just my choice) keep going- Looking good

    • @nashz911
      @nashz911 8 дней назад

      ah October - sorry

  • @fazerstorm-oap
    @fazerstorm-oap 10 дней назад

    Reminds me of grand designs. Budget woefully inadequate, work beyond normal ability, time scales ridiculously short and stress all round. On the bright side, they normally end up being successful, so keep it going!! Looking forward to the adventures next year.

  • @WendyFrankham
    @WendyFrankham 11 дней назад

    Hi Izzy and Phil, we're so glad you're back, we've missed your videos but totally under you just wanting to get on and not have to stop all the time and film. We converted our van over 2 years ago and spent every spare minute we had on the conversion, it's hard going although my husband said he'd do it again in a heartbeat...I'm not so sure😂 We're in the middle of selling our house to take a grey grown up gap year ....or two which is a scary but exciting prospect. Your videos helped cement that we can do this even in our 50s. Anyway, great to have you back, can't wait to see it finished x

  • @karenmills2341
    @karenmills2341 13 дней назад

    Such patience to go that extra mile to make it such a special build. Be proud you two many would have crumbled. 😘

  • @daveroberts-bridgnorth
    @daveroberts-bridgnorth 14 дней назад

    I’ve been waiting in anticipation of your latest video and my word what you have produced is awe inspiring. I’ve been following your story for three years and I greatly admire you both for your energy, creativity and zest for life and adventure. I hope that 2025 provides a new impetus to your nomadic lifestyle and that you enjoy your endeavours of the past year building your incredible home on wheels.

  • @Pepehusbil
    @Pepehusbil 14 дней назад

    Thanks , I like your videos from Marocko, Happy Christmas👍

  • @lc10w
    @lc10w 14 дней назад

    Had a giggle at the fridge vs door scenario. I had to take the door seal off to gain a couple of mm to get my fridge through!

  • @Dandy-Offroad
    @Dandy-Offroad 15 дней назад

    This will be a fantastic Truck!!! Just a small remark: there are fans available which are closing if the ventilation is switched off (either manual or based on a temperature controller). This is useful in dusty environment like gravel roads, desert or simply dirty roads. The open blinds also might allow insects to enter the cabin.

  • @nashz911
    @nashz911 15 дней назад

    Hi ya. before you said you need a Holiday, i said to my wife, hes looking weary, more Grey hair and poorer - They need a break from it all - and then you fly to Croatia. you just need some time to clear your head of what you have to do, mesurements and so on- come back with a clear head. Great

  • @mcnaughtsontour
    @mcnaughtsontour 15 дней назад

    Nice to see you back online 🙂

  • @paulreyland9671
    @paulreyland9671 15 дней назад

    Good to see you back & making amazing progress. Merry Christmas from us both ⛄️🍷🎄

    • @aidanmcleod8987
      @aidanmcleod8987 14 дней назад

      The power will prevail…and you’re living testament 👏🏻🎄

  • @censon
    @censon 15 дней назад

    Great work Team Tonka II!

  • @alanbell6999
    @alanbell6999 15 дней назад

    Merry Christmas and I travelling New Year's 🎉

  • @johnfitzgerald2223
    @johnfitzgerald2223 15 дней назад

    Good to see you back on the airwaves! Great work on the truck looks fab.

  • @Colorado4x4Van
    @Colorado4x4Van 15 дней назад

    Strong work as always!

  • @AlexNisbet-e8x
    @AlexNisbet-e8x 15 дней назад

    Great to see yous back.Keep up the good work loving it 👍

  • @highwayman1769
    @highwayman1769 15 дней назад

    Great to have a new video - Thank You. You are really demonstrating just how much hard work goes into a quality build. Hope you have a great Christmas and exciting New Year

  • @KevIsOffGrid
    @KevIsOffGrid 15 дней назад

    I forgot how far behind the build videos were.

  • @fookdatchit
    @fookdatchit 15 дней назад

    Well done Phil. Top post m8.

  • @mariogajewski6069
    @mariogajewski6069 15 дней назад

    One of the best builds on utube good detail to explain how things work. Best of luck with the rest of the build merry xmas. Happy new year.

  • @pathfinder303
    @pathfinder303 15 дней назад

    Coming on, getting exciting now. Which country to visit first ? Oh and Merry Christmas and all the best for 2025.

  • @sandiberwick4428
    @sandiberwick4428 15 дней назад

    Have a wonderful Christmas, pleased u managed to get away to have some me time!! The truck’s looking fantastic.

  • @brizol
    @brizol 15 дней назад

    Great to see you uploading again. Its certinally been a challenging year for you from your newsletter.. Wishing you both a Merry Christmas!

  • @Narrowboat-photography
    @Narrowboat-photography 19 дней назад

    Hi, we watched your vlog on this loo as we were having a narrowboat built and wanted to go down the path of the separator/composting loo. After having watched it a few times (by the way excellent review) and especially as you decided to have another one in your new truck we decided on the separate tiny. We have now been on the boat and using this loo for around 6 weeks. As a woman I find it really difficult to ‘separate’ but that is something I can get around. My issue is this, being on the canals and next to the tow path I can empty the urine very easily but am a little dubious about going into towns as there are no hedges. I was really surprised the between the 2 of us we can easily fill the container in a day. How do you go about it or have you bought another container?

    • @TheGapDecaders
      @TheGapDecaders 17 дней назад

      Hi there thanks for the feedback! We empty the pee container every morning. We usually camp off-grid away from towns in Europe but wheren we are in built up areas, we empty discreetly. The chances of anyone knowing what' in the container are minimal. You could empty in a public loo or down any drain. I suspect it's easier in Europe than the Uk though.