DIY Camper Van Build: The Ultimate Road Trip Machine

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2022
  • Fiat Ducato fully loaded camper. Ideal for the weekend or a full time van life.
    Below is a list of as many companies as I can remember that I used to built my camper.
    Materials:
    Light weight fibre board:
    clearcutconversions.co.uk/pro...
    shop.morlanduk.com/shop-by-pr...
    rubber knock on trims: clearcutconversions.co.uk/pro...
    Bamboo: www.mosobamboosurfaces.co.uk
    fabrics: www.iwantfabric.com/vehicle-u...
    cabinet doors: www.kitchendoorhub.com/kitche...
    led lights: www.wholesaleledlights.co.uk/...
    Fridge, sink and oven: www.jacksonsleisure.com/thetf...
    www.jacksonsleisure.com/fridg...
    leisurelines.net/can-crystal-...
    toilet: www.jacksonsleisure.com/thetf...
    window blinds, rear door panels, and other bits: magnummotorhomes.co.uk/
    Flightcase laminated plywood and trims: www.flightcasefittings.co.uk
    electrics: www.12voltplanet.co.uk
    bespoke mattress: customsizebeds.co.uk/made-to-...
    alloy wheels: supermetal.co.uk/
    solar panels: www.sunstore.co.uk/
    aircon unit: www.jacksonsleisure.com/carav...
    Hot water boiler and heater: www.jacksonsleisure.com/carav...
    wifi 4G unit: www.motorhomewifi.com
    door latches: camperinteriors.co.uk/collect...
    Body wrap by: gogirlsigns.co.uk/

Комментарии • 298

  • @happyguilmore4253
    @happyguilmore4253 Год назад +19

    Great van,looks a quality build. A lot of time and effort and love put into it. Good that you said the parts you change 👍

  • @eddiesnax3603
    @eddiesnax3603 Год назад +12

    That's fantastic. Doing a self build is an aim I have, and what you've done is totally inspiring 👍

  • @liamwright1949
    @liamwright1949 Год назад +7

    What a fantastic conversion and great video. You’re obviously very talented 👏🏽

  • @colinmills3274
    @colinmills3274 Год назад +13

    You've got some skills there buddy, beautiful job.
    As someone who has done a couple of builds myself I can appreciate the effort to produce a result like that.

  • @paulkerr2548
    @paulkerr2548 Год назад +6

    Fantastic build, totally admire your ability and attention to detail. I’ve an Adria Twin 640 on a Ducato base which I think is a great looking vehicle but yours is defo up there 👏

  • @gavinmcinnes6391
    @gavinmcinnes6391 Год назад +5

    What a cracking van build, love it. Exterior as you say looks top notch, the length of the van with the additional power is a big plus and the interior is finished superb, Bamboo is stunning. Garage is immaculate and with lithium added would be a great self sufficient off-piste home. Great job, well done and enjoy. Thanks for sharing, its to good not to.

  • @edpayne8197
    @edpayne8197 Год назад +4

    What a fantastic van! Absolutely love it! Clearly you’ve built a very high quality high spec van. Amazing 🤩

  • @odukar2315
    @odukar2315 Год назад +3

    I love your van design. It's different and very well build. Thx for your video from Germany.

  • @marknash8818
    @marknash8818 Год назад +5

    Great conversion
    Thanks for sharing. 👍🏻
    Would love to follow a video series of your next one!

  • @sandeepsandhu4286
    @sandeepsandhu4286 Год назад +3

    You really need to have a youtube channel ( i know i know this is one - but a dedicated 1 ..know what i mean ) .
    There is something enticing n lovely about your ability to talk to an invisible audience yet be very genuine about it , with cheekiness thrown in.
    Loved the van and your colour palette . If i needed to build one , reckon everything you chose would do it perfectly for me .
    Kudos to the wrap lady. She did a brilliant job . Sophisticated n funky ..just my style too.

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +3

      Thankyou, very kind words, I’m still finding my feet with style and direction hopefully it will all fall into place at some point.

  • @robturner3546
    @robturner3546 Год назад +4

    Spot on 👍🏻 the garage area is mint.

  • @davidfletcher1156
    @davidfletcher1156 Год назад +2

    This would be my dream van, absolutely fantastic job 👏

  • @AlinNicolescu
    @AlinNicolescu 11 месяцев назад +1

    Sublime!
    Probably the best and the most beautiful camper-van setup...
    Priceless...
    RESPECT!

  • @alexanderweaver7066
    @alexanderweaver7066 Год назад +2

    Lovely van! I love the wrap and color scheme...very Italian.

  • @olderandwiser452
    @olderandwiser452 Год назад +2

    Cracking build, next level skills on display !

  • @Max-lf4br
    @Max-lf4br Год назад +2

    amazing build, looks to be on par with even commercial companies.

  • @jackryan8719
    @jackryan8719 Год назад +2

    Love the wrap. nice combination of colors! I'm jealous

  • @tonykirk1966
    @tonykirk1966 Год назад +1

    Really is a quality build. You can see the attention to detail that you've put in. Build a conversion for me any day!

  • @dantokumbo
    @dantokumbo Год назад +2

    Professional!!!!!!!.....Love your job.....

  • @bitminerbob6731
    @bitminerbob6731 11 месяцев назад +1

    I've just finished my 2nd van build using the 3.0 litre 180hp Ducato. Love having the extra power there, compared to my current van which is a 2.3 litre Iveco. Makes the world of difference.

  • @bcklmk_irl
    @bcklmk_irl Год назад +2

    With 25yr Roadie background, this garage put a smile on my face.... just converting a Sprinter LWB atm, but wont have that kinda budget or skill... nice job dude...

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. I did a sprinter camper a few years back all in that flight case material. If you go to coastlinecampers.com it’s there in one of the gallery pages

  • @scottwalkern9686
    @scottwalkern9686 Год назад +3

    Love it pal excellent job bamboo fantastic

  • @50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5
    @50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 Год назад +2

    very professional looking build, your garage is impecable!

  • @thoroughcleanservices8263
    @thoroughcleanservices8263 6 месяцев назад +1

    What a talent this camper is quality

  • @andyelliott1328
    @andyelliott1328 Год назад +3

    Looks awesome mate, in new year I am looking to travel nice to have some ideas & yours ticks all boxes

  • @barkasworld5645
    @barkasworld5645 Год назад +2

    this thing is awesome, I will save up money to hopefully make my own one day thanks for an great video

  • @jimgraves4601
    @jimgraves4601 Год назад +1

    This van/camper would be perfect for going “walk about” on weekends. Solar. Is best for energy under the Big Sky. Really cool.

  • @barryyoung
    @barryyoung Год назад +3

    Stunning conversion….

  • @elconquistadorII
    @elconquistadorII Год назад +2

    Very Talented build! Beautiful.

  • @dawnsmith4275
    @dawnsmith4275 Год назад +3

    Beautiful build, and an entertaining tour!

  • @kodiak4240
    @kodiak4240 Год назад +2

    Just wow, excellent job!

  • @alistaw1866
    @alistaw1866 Год назад +1

    Man the way you speak is amazing i can listen to you for hours

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +1

      Thanks Ali, not sure my girlfriend would agree😀

  • @Photostoryhr
    @Photostoryhr Год назад +3

    Fantastic build.

  • @handybaggy
    @handybaggy Год назад +1

    This is absolutely gorgeous!!

  • @artboy18
    @artboy18 Год назад +2

    My respect Errol excellent job !

  • @RobS32
    @RobS32 Год назад +3

    Nice job pal. Well done 👍

  • @vincenthooper7588
    @vincenthooper7588 Год назад +3

    Hi,
    I like your van build, simple but useable

  • @agrooy7737
    @agrooy7737 6 месяцев назад +1

    I like this guy, his work is top class, the van is finished beautifully, I could watch this over again for the tips, I hope he’s done a full build step by step tutorial for this van, I need the guidance for when I do mine and his layout is pretty much how I’d want mine. Going to search the other vids now,👍

  • @whiteafrican5895
    @whiteafrican5895 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well done and a friendly chap too!

  • @bjorntorsten8241
    @bjorntorsten8241 Год назад +1

    wow wow wow great job!

  • @charliegardner6804
    @charliegardner6804 Год назад +2

    Beautiful van Great video thanks for sharing 👍.

  • @nebula6934
    @nebula6934 Год назад +3

    fantastic van thanks for sharing

  • @gew12
    @gew12 11 месяцев назад +1

    The body looks far better than the orginal you got inspiration from. Well done.

  • @peta2206
    @peta2206 7 месяцев назад +1

    very beautiful very elegent just looking like wow 🤩

  • @jonathanwright9269
    @jonathanwright9269 Год назад +1

    Lovely unique van You are very talented. The finish is superb. 👌

  • @andrewjones-productions
    @andrewjones-productions Год назад +2

    This is a very nice, tasteful and very stylish build. Moreover, it is practical.

  • @alank616
    @alank616 8 месяцев назад +1

    Great work Errol , you have done an excellent job by my standards , I'm impressed thanks for sharing and greetings from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @ruibarbosa6366
    @ruibarbosa6366 Год назад +2

    Very nice your building, i love it.

  • @Rifroker
    @Rifroker Год назад +1

    Love the wrap design - might go for that on my home built lwb sprinter

  • @rodneyjohnson201
    @rodneyjohnson201 Год назад +1

    I love your Van bill and I love what you said about what you would change pretty much not that much, I wish I knew you to help me with my van bill.

  • @trebnik817
    @trebnik817 2 месяца назад +1

    Superb that mate. Clearly a very skilled man.

  • @ashleyhutchinson896
    @ashleyhutchinson896 Год назад +2

    Really lovely. Looks perfect for our next van if you sell, certainly some inspiration. Thank you.

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +1

      Hi Ashley, well I maybe selling in late August, got a holiday arranged beginning August and really want to build another so I'll keep you posted.

  • @sidanielme2547
    @sidanielme2547 Год назад +3

    Beautiful build 👍

  • @evanselaban7058
    @evanselaban7058 Год назад +2

    Bro she a beauty awesome build you did a great job

  • @fvallee33
    @fvallee33 Год назад +1

    Wow ! Well done!

  • @plongstock248
    @plongstock248 11 месяцев назад +1

    Wow great job!!

  • @christophermcrae3756
    @christophermcrae3756 Год назад +3

    Top job mate 👍

  • @montoyapd
    @montoyapd 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love Your Enthusiasm you have a new subscriber keep up the good work

  • @flickwick1976
    @flickwick1976 11 месяцев назад

    Awesome build im very tempted I must Say

  • @yvansvideodonation
    @yvansvideodonation Год назад +1

    Don't change anything, mate, everything look where they should be. A day bed to take a nap is not necessary. A van is small enough as it is. It's just perfect the way it is, mate. We'll done!

  • @pach1990
    @pach1990 Год назад +2

    I love your videos! Especially your travel ones

  • @sarah-ws2tg
    @sarah-ws2tg 11 месяцев назад

    Thanks for posting the video, your van looks a great piece of kit for some fab adventures…well done and best of luck👍👍

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you although I think I’ve just sold it! Need to build another

  • @bromleyxphil
    @bromleyxphil Год назад +3

    Good morning from Mexico mate. Love it, great conversion and great video, even down to the “trauma heater”😂. Can’t wait to see it in the flesh, perhaps at the next AO!

  • @OurWedding2012
    @OurWedding2012 4 месяца назад +1

    Nice conversion

  • @mikaelsjoberg7896
    @mikaelsjoberg7896 Год назад

    A very nice build!

  • @abkxx
    @abkxx Год назад +2

    I have a tent and camping Gas! Next the campervan

  • @rrahll
    @rrahll Год назад +2

    This dude has a talent for storytelling. He acts like a Mat Watson from carwow.

    • @DecoD71
      @DecoD71 4 месяца назад

      Yep mat came straight to my mind aswell

    • @dirtydogsanddiesel
      @dirtydogsanddiesel 4 месяца назад

      ​@DecoD71 all salesmen sound the same, dont you think?

  • @Andrew_travels_New_Zealand
    @Andrew_travels_New_Zealand 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video, Thank you. Educational

  • @garagefaff
    @garagefaff Год назад +2

    Very nice 👍👍

  • @davidsally_pizzatony
    @davidsally_pizzatony Год назад +1

    Great build, well thought out…even though you’ve already thought of changes…

  • @vanderbenc
    @vanderbenc Год назад +1

    Great job ! amazing camper :)

  • @andym1908
    @andym1908 Год назад

    Brilliant 👏 👍

  • @exeuropean
    @exeuropean 3 месяца назад +1

    I just bought a used campervan; a ducato but with the 3 liter 180 hp engine. Drives perfect. The problem with self build ones is that I never would buy one, because I have no idea what standards were used. It is like buying a used self built sail boat. All of a sudden you are in the middle of the ocean and t starts delamintaing. So great for you and if you plan on using it forever not so much if u want to sell it, but suckers are born everyday; people who are stupid and dont know

  • @uexports
    @uexports Год назад

    Hello Errol, great video and lovely van matey

  • @lcurtsinger4313
    @lcurtsinger4313 Год назад +2

    Impressive

  • @rrahll
    @rrahll Год назад +1

    Liked and subscribed!

  • @hurdurdur7rl696
    @hurdurdur7rl696 Год назад +2

    Agree that this is a really great layout for the important things. Normal kitchen, normal bed, normal bathroom. And from the outside it's not that obvious what's on the inside. I would perhaps shift the sink around a little bit (and perhaps the popup table in the kitchen area could fall flat into the side of the cupboard).

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +2

      I’ll ping you a pic of the pop up table when it’s closed, it does go flush, one of my favourite bits with all the bamboo grain flowing . Thanks for the comment.

    • @hurdurdur7rl696
      @hurdurdur7rl696 Год назад +1

      @@wright-adventure regarding the popup - actually, at 7:08 it is visible. i think the hinges fooled me on some other shot

  • @steavejohn2235
    @steavejohn2235 Год назад

    Much love from kenya africa

  • @leelunk8235
    @leelunk8235 Год назад

    I CAN LIVE IN THERE GORGEOUS

  • @telmocacador114
    @telmocacador114 Год назад +2

    Cool 👍

  • @mrmr4306
    @mrmr4306 11 месяцев назад

    有改善空間,尾部雙門打開後,安上支架接撑地上,加支架帳逢固定尾門,使車尾空間更大,可作浴室及活動觀景室.

  • @martinforde6219
    @martinforde6219 Год назад

    Nice work
    I am refurbing one

  • @RB-lt8kt
    @RB-lt8kt Год назад +2

    Stunning van. Your ideas for future build are spot on. Didn't know about the Ducato being a nicer van than Boxer etc. Three front seats would be better for family then you could move sink, cooker and fridge to behind front seats and get more room next to shower ? Or sliding unit that slides out under another to go in front of side door ?

  • @mike.garnham
    @mike.garnham Год назад +1

    Beautiful. Get lithium and a mobile induction hob and you have the perfect van.

  • @fabiolodico5997
    @fabiolodico5997 Год назад +1

    surely not one of the best i've seen so far

  • @andytaylor1562
    @andytaylor1562 Год назад

    Beauty

  • @philstevens9914
    @philstevens9914 4 месяца назад +1

    Full bed lift at the front, replace the rear with a lounge? It would take some figuring out but could be stunning. This as it is though is great. The only thing I can fault these layouts on it if you have 3-4 people sat around the table at the front, you all will be playing footsy under the table. Too close quarters for me! Superb work, best I've seen so far.

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  4 месяца назад

      Thanks Phil, I’ve since sold it and you’re right about the lounge area, was only for me and the girlfriend but anymore than that and it’s far too small.

  • @alextop1850
    @alextop1850 11 месяцев назад +1

    Like the bed area should go induction then know gas bill and underfloor heating electric pads of the solar and rain capture filter of roof for water tanks 😊

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  11 месяцев назад

      Second person now to mention the underfloor heating I’ll look into it for the next build.

    • @alextop1850
      @alextop1850 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@wright-adventure recirculating shower u guy does it with transit n you tub with disaal heater

  • @tomaszhowaniec5409
    @tomaszhowaniec5409 Год назад +1

    I am really suprised how many energy and waste systems is in European Campervans. I reaally wonderig about some more universal battery and clima system. Big Fridge with big freezer, big Toilet, garage for scooter or 2 bikes at least and compact size vertical bed would be most important for me. I like very much this pro looking boxes for all systems. I would not do at all cuisine if not enough place or no this seating places. Much water, big dirty water storage and at least 2 casettes for WC wastes. I thing that this wood cuboards and warderobe just taking space sometimes. I watching American small campers and they put really much more stuff inside Van and are more soft, and nice.

  • @bobnicholls
    @bobnicholls 4 дня назад

    Nice build. Would love to know how the T5 rear seat is fixed to pass an mot. It looks like its on a wooden platform & I thought it had to be bolted directly to the floor. How is it fixed please? Any video of that part of the build?

  • @pierofranchi7489
    @pierofranchi7489 Год назад +20

    It would have been quite interesting to have weighed the Fiat, pre and after build, I always cant help but wonder how much extra weight people add

    • @richardsracingmad
      @richardsracingmad Год назад +1

      That’s what Insta doesn’t tell you…..😂

    • @conchscooter
      @conchscooter Год назад

      I have the US version (Ram Promaster 3500 Ext) and live aboard with my wife and dog. 4400 kilos total road weight weighed. (9300 pounds in old money).

    • @iulianene7495
      @iulianene7495 11 месяцев назад

      Up to 7 tons.

    • @Kristopher342
      @Kristopher342 3 месяца назад

      In Ireland you’re limited to the manufacturer RWL, you can’t register it as a motor home , until after the inspection, weighing on completion of works, and submitting all the relevant paperwork to revenue, they calculate the vrt , you pay that then to get your logbook changed to motor home.

  • @thebg7532
    @thebg7532 Год назад +1

    Very nice build! Thank You for sharing. Where do you keep your propane tank?

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +1

      Hi, it’s a 26 litre strapped under the vehicle, www.gasit.co.uk/gas-tanks.html

  • @dazzanomas9418
    @dazzanomas9418 Год назад +3

    Great looking van and a great self build, would love to know what the price tag on something like that would be !

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +8

      Hi, thanks for the comment and thanks for watching, i spend a little over 20k in parts then there’s the labour which I can’t even begin to calculate and finally the van which was 16k two years old at the time but second hand vans have become more expensive in the last couple of years. All in all I’ve ended up with a good camper for the money in my opinion.

  • @jamesedwards8464
    @jamesedwards8464 Год назад +1

    Hi Errol, love the build! So very nice touches in the van👌🏻 I’m currently in the middle of a self build myself and have very similar electrical setup to you but just trying to get my head around it currently. Do you have any schematics on the wiring at all you wouldn’t mind sharing? Would be much appreciated 😊

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +1

      Hi, I’m afraid I don’t but do take a look at the VictronConnect website as they have a section on data sheets and wiring diagrams that will help, otherwise good old google images is a great resource.

    • @jamesedwards8464
      @jamesedwards8464 Год назад

      @@wright-adventure ah that’s a shame. Thanks for replying I’ll get back to the trusty old internet 👍🏻

  • @nils_on_wheels
    @nils_on_wheels 3 месяца назад

    What a great built!!! I would like to know the lengths and distances of the sections like hoe long is the kitchen block, how long is the shower/toilet section. How wide is the bed etc.... a very great and useful van!!! Awesome thanks for inspiration!!

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  3 месяца назад

      Hi thanks for watching unfortunately I've now sold it and can't remember the dimensions, at a guest the kitchen top was 120cm long bed was 128cm wide think the shower block was just over a metre long maybe. hope that helps a bit.

  • @TheVanderfulLife
    @TheVanderfulLife Год назад +5

    Ignoring the quality build your camera presentation skills are amazing!! Literally a TV quality presenter

  • @zumezoom9593
    @zumezoom9593 Год назад +1

    You need a lift kit and air suspension maybe even a 4x4 system

  • @terrynorton3182
    @terrynorton3182 Год назад

    Great design and build, although I would have to do something about the bamboo end grain!

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +1

      Thanks for the comment, got to say I’m a big fan of the end grain I love all the variations in colour.

  • @leoanazemi3797
    @leoanazemi3797 Год назад

    Excellent work , can you forward who did your graphic on the van ?

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад

      Hi, yes I believe I’ve put the link at the bottom of the description as I forgot to put it there when I posted the video but it’s: gogirlsigns.Co.uk

  • @howardtennant5766
    @howardtennant5766 Год назад +4

    Have you managed to weigh your van , as I'm wondering what excess weight capacity it's got left ??? Assuming it's maximum is 3.5 ton

    • @wright-adventure
      @wright-adventure  Год назад +3

      Haven’t weighed it yet even fully loaded including water it pulls well and feels stable around bends.