(Just for your information: Roger&Kates Mercedes is not a Vario - its its ancestor a T2LN1 (no special type name), early versions are (also) called Düsseldorfer (as their ancestors 508, 608 ...) because they are build there)
Great to see you do an in depth of Roger and Kates Vario. It is so stunning, and Roger’s has achieved a superb finish on the van which has evolved to be truly unique. He has Great skills and imagination with reuse and repurposing of materials. Raised the bar for you Mel😅 (and the rest of us😮)
What a van i raptor mine about 4 years ago still holding out very well and it looks about the same shade aswell and comes up nice when you jet wash it good stuff.
Hi Mel I don't know if it happens to others but I have been unsubscribed for some reason so missed about 6 months of videos. I have re-subbed and looking forward to catching up and being entertained and informed.
I love the idea of the bed but wouldn't want the winch above the roof. Maybe you could fabricate a bracket to the base and use something like a gearbox lifter underneath the bed to raise and lower it.
Hi Mel. Can I use house solar panels on my bus. I have a Iveco daily iris built by Mellor. 7.7m long as they are so much cheaper, if so what solar controller must I use....Thanks Stuart
Yes you can! I have been doing that for years only thing you need to know is the voltage as some MPPT controllers like Ctek can only go up to 21v most of the larger panels are 36v so just make sure you get an MPPt to match don’t worry there’s plenty of options to choose from
It’s amazing super tough hard textured truck bed liner that has become a popular trend among van owners to paint their entire vans with it the one downside is if it’s not applied correctly it goes on uneven and patches of rough and smooth unless you have experience with spray painting I wouldn’t recommend doing it yourself. 👍🤓👍
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Thanks
Oh my goodness me thank you so very much that’s really kind of you 👍🍻🍻🍻
That bed is amazing. 🛏️👌
Isn’t it great 👍
Some good ideas for mine.
You’re welcome good luck with your project 👍
Great job 👏 ❤
Thank you 🫶👍
good vid on channel van looks good nice work keep up the cool vids thanks lee
Thanks, will do my best 👍🤓👍
Wow 😮 stunning! Another fab well thought out vlog thanks M :)
Glad you enjoyed it thank you for all the positive vibes 👍🍻😘
Love the campervan Kate and Roger ❤
Thank you 🙏
(Just for your information: Roger&Kates Mercedes is not a Vario - its its ancestor a T2LN1 (no special type name), early versions are (also) called Düsseldorfer (as their ancestors 508, 608 ...) because they are build there)
Thank you that’s really interesting 🧐
Yeah, it's pre - _Vario_ !
Yeah, it's pre - _Vario_ !
Very nice van
Thank you 🙏
Great to see you do an in depth of Roger and Kates Vario. It is so stunning, and Roger’s has achieved a superb finish on the van which has evolved to be truly unique. He has Great skills and imagination with reuse and repurposing of materials. Raised the bar for you Mel😅 (and the rest of us😮)
Couldn't agree more!👊🤓👍
This is stunning. Great job 👏
Thank you! Cheers!
Love the side door, such an unique idea. Especially for bad weather
It really is!
What a van i raptor mine about 4 years ago still holding out very well and it looks about the same shade aswell and comes up nice when you jet wash it good stuff.
Thanks for sharing
Respect !! Total freedom!!
Thank you 🙏
I use a windscreen wiper motor to lift my bed on ratchet straps. They are quieter than winches and cables.
Nice one I’ll let Roger know 👍
Hi Mel I don't know if it happens to others but I have been unsubscribed for some reason so missed about 6 months of videos. I have re-subbed and looking forward to catching up and being entertained and informed.
Oh that’s interesting thank you
I’d love a bed that drops from the ceiling!
Isn’t it just brilliant.Can we expect to see a mini upgrade ⬇️⬆️🙃👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I can probably fit bunk beds in the mini
Some nice ideas there Mel.
Glad you like them!
Great vlog Mel 👍
Thank you 😁
This Vario feels very Harry Potter-esque, lol. Very whimsical 😊!
Haha, right? If only we could add a spell to make it fly! 🚀✨
I love the idea of the bed but wouldn't want the winch above the roof.
Maybe you could fabricate a bracket to the base and use something like a gearbox lifter underneath the bed to raise and lower it.
He is still trying to perfect it
What a fantastic community workshop thing going on.
Are places like that rare or lots of them about?
This is the only one that I am aware of but sadly it’s all coming to an end soon
@@BigVanSmallWorld Oh no. Care to elaborate or is it a private matter.
Looks like _Battle Truck_ from the dodgy '80's film of the same name.
I think yours needs a paint job mel.get it raptor .Nice camper Roger
You’re not wrong about that but for now I’m concentrating on building the inside out to the point where I can get and MOT
@@BigVanSmallWorld yea then paint it rather dull colour lol .
Electric rams maybe? for bed cracken vans again.
Thank you ☺️
You need a spare tire carrier like that, Mel
Yes I do 👍
what log burner is that Roger and Mel?
Links in the description of the video
@BigVanSmallWorld Hi mate got one could you fit it ?
@@forwardprogressonly unfortunately I’m not qualified you need a HETAS registered installer to help you
Dry ice clean the enginr.
That sounds interesting 🧐
Hi Mel. Can I use house solar panels on my bus. I have a Iveco daily iris built by Mellor. 7.7m long as they are so much cheaper, if so what solar controller must I use....Thanks Stuart
Yes you can! I have been doing that for years only thing you need to know is the voltage as some MPPT controllers like Ctek can only go up to 21v most of the larger panels are 36v so just make sure you get an MPPt to match don’t worry there’s plenty of options to choose from
@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks for that mate I will have a look👍
Great Video Mel, to ask why do Camper lifers prefer the Vario over Sprinters? Amazing builds...
Because they are notoriously reliable and can carry more weight plus they are just so freaking cool 😎 🤓👍
Hi. I am out of your country and am wondering what price is your MOT and how often are they done.
Hi on average around £45 and it’s once a year 👍
Kenny Everett didnt die !!
Hi Mel what is raptor .?
It's a paint, gives a very hard wearing rough finish
It’s amazing super tough hard textured truck bed liner that has become a popular trend among van owners to paint their entire vans with it the one downside is if it’s not applied correctly it goes on uneven and patches of rough and smooth unless you have experience with spray painting I wouldn’t recommend doing it yourself. 👍🤓👍
Vario is da shit, as they say. Roomy and good, solid Merc quality. What's not to like?
A lot better than your effort.
My effort isn’t finished yet 😐🖕