Life Adventure Projects
Life Adventure Projects
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Cosy Cabin Getaway: Hot tubs and Hiking
We take a break from house renovation, building a campervan and our fulltime jobs. A short trip to Hereford was just the ticket where we stayed in a log cabin, went on some lovely walks and just broke away from civilisation for a couple of days.
We have a coffee addiction so if you fancy fuelling it then why not buy us a coffee? :)
www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeadventure
About Us
Welcome to Life Adventure Projects, we’re Andy and Sophie and in 2022 we made the decision to work on changing our lives for the better. We’d grown tired and weary of the rat race, only living for the weekend or looking forward to a holiday once a year, so we made a plan to start working on projects to improve our lives...
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Видео

Van Build Struggles: Truma Heater Install & Bench Seat Progress | Our Toughest Day Yet!
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 месяца назад
This is quite possibly one of the worst periods doing the van build, whatever we did just didn’t seem to work or go to plan. We are personally finding it very difficult so keeping the motivation up is immensely hard. However, as they say “progress is progress' and despite the setbacks we are inching our way forward - just very slowly haha. In this video we tackle installing the Truma Diesel Hea...
Van Build: It’s time for waterworks | Mercedes Sprinter
Просмотров 8 тыс.5 месяцев назад
It’s a scary week as we finally put the plumbing to the test and, as expected, not everything went to plan with some leaks springing up. It was never going to work first time, was it! We say it every time but we really are close now! Thanks for sticking with us and we hope you enjoy the video! We have a coffee addiction so if you fancy fuelling it then why not buy us a coffee? :) www.buymeacoff...
Van Build: We're Nearly There! | Building Bench Seat and Fridge Unit
Просмотров 14 тыс.6 месяцев назад
We’re making progress! In this week’s video we build the bench seat and fridge cabinet, which means we’ve finally built all the main ‘infrasructure’! And could it be that we finally, almost, nearly manage to make a drawer without throwing a tantrum? (Stay tuned to find out!) Let us know what you thought in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you! Fancy buying us a coffee? :) www.buymeaco...
Vanlife Reality Check: Costly Campervan Repairs & January Blues Escape
Просмотров 14 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Welcome back to another instalment of Life Adventure Projects! This week we have some BIG expenses to share with you for Ray, our campervan, after failing his MOT. We share with you the costs and some of the breakdown of what work he had done, PLUS, we take you with as us we visit 3 big UK attractions - Stonehenge, Old Sarum and Figsbury Ring. As usual, we chat about what life adventures we’re ...
We Regret Buying our House: Life Update
Просмотров 6 тыс.8 месяцев назад
In this video get ready for a major life update. We left you last time about to move house and let’s just say it has been a ride. Spoiler alert: we moan a lot. We moved in November and have been finding our feet, sorting out the house, decorating and doing a lot of thinking about what we want for the future. Join us in this instalment to see how we get on realising we made a mistake and how we’...
What’s Next? | Van Conversion and Moving Home
Просмотров 8 тыс.10 месяцев назад
We’ve got a lot to show you in this one, from cladding more of the van, to letting off steam at the best Halloween attractions (Tulleys Shocktober Fest) in the UK, and making a great start on our next really exciting life adventure - moving house! It’s a mixed bag with the usual ups and downs so we hope you enjoy watching. We’re excited to take you along on the next chapter, while still working...
Van Build: Ticking off MAJOR milestones! | Mercedes Sprinter Conversion
Просмотров 16 тыс.10 месяцев назад
We’ve been busy! Somehow, we seem to be making pretty swift progress with the van build over recent weeks and in this video we’ve got loads to show you. We finish off the kitchen, installing the worktop with a little help from a friend, cut the mattress to shape, install the water sensors and put up our overhead storage cupboards. It’s a big one! We hope you enjoy! Fancy buying us a coffee? :) ...
Van Build: Installing our Water Tanks!! | Mercedes Sprinter Conversion
Просмотров 10 тыс.11 месяцев назад
In this video we tackle not only the plumbing but also building more units, surprisingly things went pretty well and unlike usual we left feeling more optimistic. A waste and fresh water tank gets installed inside our Mercedes Sprinter campervan in additional to our water pump and piping. Fancy buying us a coffee? :) www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeadventure Products we used in this video (affiliate l...
Van Build: We Mastered Off-Grid Power using 12V B2B, Solar, and More!
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Van Build: We Mastered Off-Grid Power using 12V B2B, Solar, and More!
Van Build: Building a Compact Kitchen Unit from Scratch! | Mercedes Sprinter Conversion
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Van Build: Building a Compact Kitchen Unit from Scratch! | Mercedes Sprinter Conversion
Our Mini Break RUINED! | Vanlife
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Our Mini Break RUINED! | Vanlife
Van Build TIMELAPSE | DIY Campervan Conversion | Mercedes Sprinter
Просмотров 351 тыс.Год назад
Van Build TIMELAPSE | DIY Campervan Conversion | Mercedes Sprinter
Van Shower Build: We FINALLY built a shower!!
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
Van Shower Build: We FINALLY built a shower!!
Van Build Shower: Lining the Shower and Water Proofing
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Van Build Shower: Lining the Shower and Water Proofing
Van Build Shower : Installing the Shower Framing
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Van Build Shower : Installing the Shower Framing
Van Conversion: Ultimate VANLIFE Upgrade! DIY Storage Step for Mercedes Sprinter
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Van Conversion: Ultimate VANLIFE Upgrade! DIY Storage Step for Mercedes Sprinter
Vinyl Floor and Solar Wiring Installed | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
Vinyl Floor and Solar Wiring Installed | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Meeting Vanlife YouTubers | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 15 тыс.Год назад
Meeting Vanlife RUclipsrs | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Installing a Campervan Bed, Plus We GIVE UP on the FLARES | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Installing a Campervan Bed, Plus We GIVE UP on the FLARES | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Van Build: How NOT to Build Wheel Arch Boxing
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
Van Build: How NOT to Build Wheel Arch Boxing
Van Conversion Drama - Fitting the Headliner | Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Van Conversion Drama - Fitting the Headliner | Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion
Installing a Campervan Ceiling using Cladding! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Installing a Campervan Ceiling using Cladding! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Battening our Campervan Walls and WHY we are seeking adventure! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Battening our Campervan Walls and WHY we are seeking adventure! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Van Build: Wiring Is IN! AND the Floor Is In! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
Van Build: Wiring Is IN! AND the Floor Is In! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Cutting holes in the van is pretty scary!! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 13 тыс.Год назад
Cutting holes in the van is pretty scary!! | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
We Bought our First Van to Self Convert | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion
Просмотров 66 тыс.Год назад
We Bought our First Van to Self Convert | Mercedes Sprinter Van Conversion

Комментарии

  • @drewdiscovers
    @drewdiscovers 6 дней назад

    they are actually the three best build RUclips you suggested

  • @jacobet11
    @jacobet11 12 дней назад

    Are you guys hibernating?

  • @tippy_travels
    @tippy_travels Месяц назад

    How did you guys get thousands of subscribers in 3 weeks?! Seems mad!

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects Месяц назад

      RUclips just pushed us for some reason, no idea why but got lucky!

  • @kengdon1
    @kengdon1 Месяц назад

    It'll be worth it in the end.

  • @thom6167
    @thom6167 Месяц назад

    Great team!

  • @TheNorthernrobbie
    @TheNorthernrobbie Месяц назад

    Great video, you deserved a break for sure !

  • @olkrc8121
    @olkrc8121 Месяц назад

    Hi. Great Video. I really enjoy watching your channel. Also did you know that they filmed the Napoleon Scene at Raglan Castle, in the 1981 film called The Time Bandits that was made by some of the Monty Python people.

  • @robertbrooke1289
    @robertbrooke1289 Месяц назад

    It's that the exhaust outlet under the window? That's not a great location due to the risk of poisonous fumes entering the van through the open window. Just thought I'd warn you.

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects Месяц назад

      Yes aware, it’s enough distance away but also getting a sensor added so boiler turns off when open.

    • @robertbrooke1289
      @robertbrooke1289 Месяц назад

      ​@@lifeadventureprojectsbetter to be safe than sorry.

  • @none7574
    @none7574 Месяц назад

    Whoo hooooo, another great video. Our crafter is coming along nicely, got loads of tips from you and thank you. Ian and Jenny in Cornwall

  • @plurpingo7456
    @plurpingo7456 Месяц назад

    Loved the video, definitely do more like this please

  • @matthiassiegenthaler
    @matthiassiegenthaler 2 месяца назад

    Greetings from Switzerland. Like your videos, keep up the great work

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects Месяц назад

      Thank you so much Matthias! Really glad you enjoyed and thank you for watching 😄

  • @23degreesNorth
    @23degreesNorth 2 месяца назад

    Nice one guys glad to see you back x

  • @Riceyminimad
    @Riceyminimad 2 месяца назад

    Glad you both had a nice time, looks really nice! Are you both veggie, nice to see if you are I am 😊

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects Месяц назад

      Thanks so much! I (Sophie) am a veggie, have been for 7/8 years now. Andy isn’t but eats a lot of veggie food (cos I do most of the cooking 😂)! 😊

  • @Rob.1340
    @Rob.1340 2 месяца назад

    👍😎

  • @Rags2Pitches
    @Rags2Pitches 2 месяца назад

    Great video! Thanks for taking us with you! Looks like a beautiful spot!

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects Месяц назад

      It was lovely, would really recommend! The camera didn’t really capture how beautiful Symonds Yat was!

  • @markelgar8763
    @markelgar8763 2 месяца назад

    Lovely trip! Wales is wonderful and worth many visits. Glad you had the chance to unwind a bit. And so nice to get away from the electronic world if only for a few hours. Hope you have more trips soon xx

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects Месяц назад

      Thank you Dad! Yes it was very lovely ☺️ feels like a while ago now though! Xx

  • @andrewkedian7244
    @andrewkedian7244 2 месяца назад

    Hi guys love the video it's good to have time away have a lovely week 😊😊😊😊

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects Месяц назад

      Thanks so much Andrew! Yeah it was lovely to get away for a couple of nights. You too, I hope your week is going well 😀

  • @glynharper1066
    @glynharper1066 2 месяца назад

    Nice to see you both back out there, just got our truma working on our sprinter build, hope you have made some progress with yours.

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 2 месяца назад

      We haven’t yet 😭 haven’t had time to take it in to get unlocked. Glad to hear yours is working though! How did it go? Oh and cheers for watching!

  • @stephenrobbins9901
    @stephenrobbins9901 2 месяца назад

    That cabin looked great ,a proper little getaway 😊😊😊

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 2 месяца назад

      It was really lovely! Made us want to move to the middle of nowhere 😆

  • @WagnerGimenes
    @WagnerGimenes 2 месяца назад

    Surely you meant "Andyana Jones", there 😂 Good to see you guys back.

  • @jakub5345
    @jakub5345 2 месяца назад

    Hi what insurance company are you using to insure your sprinter campervan? thanks!

  • @Simon_PieMan
    @Simon_PieMan 2 месяца назад

    Great video. Was that back in February/March time? Looks wintry!!

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 2 месяца назад

      Cheers bud, long time no speak. Yes this was exactly in March actually, we have just been playing catch up on the content and trying to get a few other bits out. If I am honest we make these videos as they are great just for ourselves in many years time, nice to look back. Just working on our first van trip out now, hopefully will get that out on Sunday - if there is enough footage anyway!

  • @smudge600
    @smudge600 2 месяца назад

    Where have you been? Good to see you back 👍 I do love how you guys ‘wing’ everything, no proper ingredients for your curry, forget to film Hay on Wye trip & you had to buy some outdoor clothing as you didn’t have any. I bet you don’t read instructions either😱😂

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 2 месяца назад

      Hey! We've been here :) It's just a bit longer between the videos at the moment while life is a bit busy! Hahah we will learn one day and be those people who are prepared!

  • @LeeOla8
    @LeeOla8 2 месяца назад

    Love your genuineness is your videos 😅 Thanks for the vids. Very enjoyable and informative ❤

  • @lukekao8136
    @lukekao8136 2 месяца назад

    FYI: If you paint something call "red guard", it'll make the surface water proof. - once you paint it, it'll look pink. Hope it helps.

  • @TonyaMistretta
    @TonyaMistretta 2 месяца назад

    I want to do a van build, but I don't know the first thing of what to do!!! Glad you are making these videos for us!! 👏

  • @lifetimeangler
    @lifetimeangler 2 месяца назад

    You guys are a breath of fresh air…..I’ve watched you from the start….cant believe it’s 2 years !!!! what’s with the hair….who gives a f@*k…..hilarious 😂😂. Keep going…your nearly there

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 2 месяца назад

      ❤️❤️ Thank you for the lovely comment. We are very very close!

  • @chloeellis4117
    @chloeellis4117 2 месяца назад

    No

  • @greenfilly5356
    @greenfilly5356 2 месяца назад

    Im trying to find a skylight to fit between the beams in the rear, what size was your please? As 450 is the max I can see you can go to

  • @RichardTavilla
    @RichardTavilla 3 месяца назад

    One in four American women are now on anti-depressants. feminism turned out to be the biggest lie in the world. Why would anybody want to be alone? I’m glad I’m happily married and my wife doesn’t wanna be independent.

  • @BigVanSmallWorld
    @BigVanSmallWorld 3 месяца назад

    Oh my goodness me you had me choking 😢 I feel your pain ❤

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 2 месяца назад

      Thanks Mel! ❤️ Tough couple of months! We are getting there though.

  • @wilker1978
    @wilker1978 3 месяца назад

    My pump is 7 metres run length and it works fine. Just make sure you prime it properly

  • @markfrancis8623
    @markfrancis8623 3 месяца назад

    keep at it this is one journey that is justified by the destination

  • @clasrobinson6544
    @clasrobinson6544 3 месяца назад

    Andy from the video you sound hacked off , because you have been at it nearly 2years. Don't be mate its taken me a year so far on my crafter build but i am determined to finish it. I have a Truma 2e (not tested yet ) still doing my shower and toilet and sink but i can see the light at the end of the tunnel so, keep going you pair , incidentally i have watched you videos from the start when you bought the van, i noticed how grey your hair has gone Lol. Lucky for me im bald as a coot .If i had hair i would be like father christmas now lol!!!!

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 2 месяца назад

      hahaha! yes gone really grey recently, far to much stress! lol Thank you for watching, we really do appreciate the support.

  • @davekitchener9092
    @davekitchener9092 3 месяца назад

    Doing a grand job.. never give up . And it's true the build is never finished 😮. Our is 5 year on and still finding and changing things 😂

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      Thanks Dave, really appreciate it! We definitely won’t give up - Andy wouldn’t have it haha!

  • @markelgar8763
    @markelgar8763 3 месяца назад

    All good, no deadline needed. You'll get there xx

  • @johnshaw4140
    @johnshaw4140 3 месяца назад

    Hi Andy and Sophie , I really hope that you can sort your Truma woes , enjoy Weymouth

  • @George_the_VW_Crafter
    @George_the_VW_Crafter 3 месяца назад

    Stick at it, you will get there. Then you will sit back and look and think oooh what if we do this and we could just adjust that and maybe move this there and move that here 😂 Drew

  • @paulhulley5969
    @paulhulley5969 3 месяца назад

    Keep going you two, taken me 18 months to build mine, but eventually got there in the end, but guess what.?.?. The van is never finished, always thinking a mod when in use, enjoying your journey ❤

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      Yup that will definitely be us! It’s nice to be at the stage where it’s usable and we can work on it in our own time. Thanks for watching Paul and hope you’re well!

  • @johnshaw8481
    @johnshaw8481 3 месяца назад

    Well , if you count up the number of minutes on the videos you've posted so far , as far as I'm concerned you're only on your 3rd day 😅❤

  • @23degreesNorth
    @23degreesNorth 3 месяца назад

    Andy started to look like a man on the edge during the video and it says at the start intro about finding a better quality of life poor blokes ruined 😂

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      😂😂😂 he really does look like a broken man in this one doesn’t he😁 I swear it’s all for the greater good 😂

  • @md2320
    @md2320 3 месяца назад

    It would of but you keep messing around. I mean working that's not the attitude of a vanlifer/RUclipsr

  • @marksingleton5176
    @marksingleton5176 3 месяца назад

    There back whoop whoop, what a video guys, can see you getting frustrated but you started as we all would have to, with zero experience, but you’re smashing it with you own unique build guys, once you’re done and sure you’ll take a step back and think wow we did it, 🎉🎉 take care and stay safe 🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      Hey mark nice to hear from you as always! Exactly, we are pretty proud of what we’ve done and, if nothing else, have learnt so much about diy stuff that it can only be a good thing! Hope you’re keeping well and thanks as always for the support ☀️

    • @marksingleton5176
      @marksingleton5176 3 месяца назад

      @@lifeadventureprojects hey hey, yes you need to be proud of what you’ve done, the van will be amazing, and am sure you’ll make improvements as you go, just enjoy it 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @HaughtAir
    @HaughtAir 3 месяца назад

    Loved it. And a shout out from a guy that looked like Andy under a bunch of hair! Part of us will be sad when the build is done but excited to see what’s next. You guys are so fun to watch and follow along with. Great job on Raye!

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      😂😂 he’s actually had it cut now haha! I don’t think we will be sad once it’s done that’s for sure 🥲 although looking back on the videos is very fun for us! Hope you guys are doing well, we’re looking forward to part two of your recent vid! 🙌🏻

  • @andymiles6443
    @andymiles6443 3 месяца назад

    I feel your pain but don't give up mate, your nearly there and its looking more like a camper van now... sending you both some good vibes ....

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      Cheers Andy! Really appreciate it - we’re on the final stretch now!

  • @Michael-m4y
    @Michael-m4y 3 месяца назад

    Hi is there a reason why you didn't turn your Truma around so you didn't need it sticking out so far

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      Hey! We actually did want an l-shaped bench anyway and it works well for where the vents need to come out - that was the main thought process behind it!

  • @keswickadventure
    @keswickadventure 3 месяца назад

    Where do I begin??? Firstly - converting a van isn’t a five minute job, which is why converters charge ‘so much’! On a LWB bespoke conversion, a pro will take approx 500 man hours. You need to do more research, but choose VERY carefully which RUclips ‘star’ you take your advice from - there’s LOTS of crap out there but as they have lots of followers, they think they’re great. Next… your fresh tank needs a breather (as you have found, but it’s better to make it an ‘overflow’ pipe that goes from the top of your tank directly out of the floor. Then… you need a way to completely empty your water system for a) cleaning and sterilisation and b) ensuring you’ve left nothing in over winter as your taps WILL split and your joints/pipes will burst. Next… if you didn’t get a good seal on your standpipe, sealing it with silicone is DANGEROUS! Now on your your fuel line… it needs protecting from rubbing EVERY time it crosses a sharp edge of it will split dangerously. Now… the Truma exhaust CANNOT vent near an opening window unless you have a window switch fitted… I understand your desire to DIY, but you’re not experienced enough to build a SAFE van. Please get some expert advice (not from some vanlifer that has a channel) and finish your can PROPERLY and SAFELY - if not for you, for the person that you sell it to

  • @paulevans200
    @paulevans200 3 месяца назад

    I build vans and its time intensive for sure. Stick at it you can see the end now.Well never a true end but you know what i mean.

    • @lifeadventureprojects
      @lifeadventureprojects 3 месяца назад

      Yeah never a true end is right haha! But that’s the fun part isn’t it when you can just tinker around with it- final push and we’ll have it done so soon!