Mr. Heaton, you have done me a great favor. My wife saw my wheels turning as I watched this video. In order to preemptively thwart my future camper van, she signed off on purchasing a camper cover for my truck. I’d have never gotten the approval without you, so thank you sir!
That last part with come and see me, almost had me crying, it was clear that it means so much to you, and it's like you would be able to thank to the people that helped you make it happen, altough, as much as you mean it, it really is your work and talent that made it happen, not us ! Have great times with it, and no further problems with it !
Landscape photographer from Australia here, and I love my 4wd - plenty of accessories fitted for when I'm staying out in the bush capturing images, throw the swag on the ground and cooking over the fire, pure bliss! But watching this video, mate that is a luxury van!!! Love what you've done with it, very thorough in the accessories you've fitted and everything serves a purpose. Geez I may just give up the four wheel driving and move over to a van, looks ace! Thanks for the insight. Cheers, Simon
Excellent video. When you first talked about traveling around in a camper van security was my first thought. You answered those questions. Thank-You. Oh and of course. Congratulations!
Man you've taught me so much. Not just in a technical sense, but how to perceive things differently. Literally every time you upload a video I get pumped up and motivated to go out and shoot. Even in the rain. Can't wait to see what this van does for you.
I'm 19, haven't bought my first car yet and have never been particularly interested in camper-vans, and yet, I watched this video entirely with a smile on my face. It's just so damn cool.
Having watched countless camper van videos on RUclips over many years this one comes in the top five, you gave an honest opinion of the good and the bad, what you like, what you dislike, great to see you have achieved your goal but still reckon there are improvements to be made.
Great video Thomas. My wife and I are heading out tomorrow to find out about camper conversions. We are determined after seeing this to get one. Many thanks for the info and congratulations on your achievement. Been following you for a long time now and your vlogs just continue to improve. Best wishes and keep up the good work 👍
One of the best presentations of camper vans I've ever seen. The way you blended the description of the features with the utility for you was really well done. Good luck with your professional adventures.
If you getting the van is down to us subscribers, does that mean we can borrow it for the weekend? Seriously, it looks tremendous and your attention to detail has given you a great living/working space. Looking forward to seeing your adventures
Thanks Thomas. You now have us thinking about converting our Subaru Forester. Our photography takes us all through the U.S. and at the ripe age of 75, sleeping outdoors is hard on my wife and I. Your photography is fantastic and we have learned so much watching your videos.
Really interesting to see the van at last Tom. Without going into specific's, can you give us a ballpark figure of total conversion cost against buying a standard transit camper van? I'm sure some of us would like go down the camper van route, but are unsure of costings. Love the 'ABSOLUTELY STUNNING' cooker cover :)
Congratulations, Thomas. I am using camping cars since years and I understand and share your excitement. It is this special feeling of freedom and the flexibility. Best regards, Ian
Thomas your video easily conveyed your excitement, and the disappointments you've experienced in dealing with its conversion. I myself was excited for you, thank you for sharing your experience with me as well as your photography! I look forward to your future content.
The addition of a dimmer into the system is a very simple and inexpensive fix. Even touch sensitive switches and remotes can be added to replace the standard switches.
Dimmers use more power and create RF. I would make a simple defuser that slide into place. You could even have colored one that would help keep your night vision
The power that these very small dimmer use is so marginal that you can hardly measure it, we use them to good effect in many builds, also if Colour changing is required we would fit RGBW LED strip in place of the single colour white tape. This is the most permanent and easily changeable way to install such lighting.
I’m really happy for you! The van looks cozy. You’re such a talented photographer! You’ve inspired me more than anyone else here on RUclips. Keep shining!
I hope no one wakes me... a channel dedicated to photography and nearly free of reviews and stuff? I can't believe it. That's amazing and most likely a dream. Anyway...! Even if it's a dream, i'll go for a "dreamsub"! Whatever that is... Greetings from the "opposite shore"... or whatever you prefer for Germany. - Kevin
My parents had an old commer van many years ago, and we went all over the place with it. Hope you have as much pleasure with yours as I remembered as much as we had in ours.
Thomas your hard work and dedication to your profession is also why you have achieved a dream. I truly believe you will take your art to a new level with the freedom this bestows you. If you dont mind me asking where does your actual diesel heater sit and does it take up much room as I bought a converted VW van recently and use a 240v electric heater when on the grid and a small portable gas heater when off the grid but see the diesel heater as a great alternative solution.
Hi Thomas. Thank you, what for me, has been the best video that I have watched to date. I have only been looking down the VW route up until now but as you have discovered, the price difference between the two manufacturers is huge. I found your likes, dislikes and experiences very helpful, thank you.
The appreciation at the end made me smile! I'm glad that we could help you get the van of your dreams, and we're really looking forward to the fantastic images it will help you make that you might not have been able to get without it.
Hi Thomas Now you got a camper, come to Denmark - And i will show you some other landscapes - that you normally only see in Denmark. Some of these places are on the Unesco list. /Jakob
We have been waiting for this video for quite some time. Thank you for finally making it. Sorry for all the issues you have had so far though. As time progresses I hope we get updates on your van. Enjoy!
Finding this channel is one of the best thing to kick off 2022! I came from your 4x4 camper van series as well as you Instagram, and now I'm obsessed with your content. So thanks, Thomas! btw, you have amazing taste to interior designs!
Thomas Van Heating :p (Micky P this sounds better) lovely video and i have been following for years now and ur videos have improved alot ... and i mean ALOT!!! and watching this video one can feel how much emotionally u were into building this van ... really loved the van, how the space was managed to fit in all those things So did who designed the van interior? we would definitely like to see how this thing started :) hope u have filmed some timelapse :)
that's fantastic, as of today, what I had done in terms of make better use of my vehicle to enable the offshore endurance during outdoor activity is only bringing my quilt so I can sleep in rear seat in my sedan car...with packages of repair tools, drinking water, power adapter and power bank like that in the trunk, I really hope one day I can get a dream van like yours
Thomas, will you now be changing your name to Thomas 'van' Heaton? I'm sure 'Brendon' would be so touched!!! Ha ha ha. Really ... Do hope that's a no?!!!!! ;-p
That was a great tour Thomas. They say the best things in life don't come easy, so here's hoping the worst is over with the build. It's a very impressive piece of kit. A custom that's been customized...😉 You've worked extremely hard to get to where you are now. Keep living the dream and pop the odd video up when you can. Best wishes for the future............Andy 👍
I remember emailing you back in October asking about a video for the van and you said you hoped to have done one shortly, here we are almost in March, that just shows how long you've had to wait!! It looks great though, so well thought out but would expect nothing less. Looking forward to seeing where this van takes you (even if I will be a tad jealous every time I see it!!) Congrats and enjoy!
No need to thank us. Your van is well deserved for all your hard work. I think I just missed you in Zion. I was in Northern Arizona/Utah the week afterwards. Your recommendation about late light when inside high canyon walls was helpful.
Great video again Thomas you deserve any pleasures you get from your craft. It’s very hard to get to the point you are at lots of hard work.pleased it has paid off for you
Gorgeous van. That's exactly what we're doing- office on wheels to give us freedom to explore for a few months before returning to the UK and living on our boat for a little while before heading off again somewhere new! Hope you enjoy the freedom- we're loving ours! About to head off to Germany and Norway- sooooo excited!!! 😀 💕
Fantastic, Thomas. I wish you happy, healthy, safe and photogenic travels in your amazing van. Thanks so much for showing us all the details. Inspirational, really. Paul seems to have done so much.....
I'm sure you're finding plenty of little faults with the van, but from an outsiders perspective, it's nothing short of brilliant. I hope you're blessed with years of reliable service and great adventures. Thanks for sharing all your great content, I'm really enjoying the videos.
I love the ingenuity that goes in to camper vans. Having an organized and secure workspace while on the road is going to be awesome and I look forward to seeing what adventures you will get up to in your new rig.
Love your van. I live in Australia and we have an off-road van. We don't live in it but it is a special feeling when we use it. I know you'll love your van - great design too!
So happy for you, that you finally got your own camper van. If you didn't mention it I would have never guessed that it was custom made out of a Ford Transit! It became a really beautiful and practical little van.
Mr. Heaton, you have done me a great favor. My wife saw my wheels turning as I watched this video. In order to preemptively thwart my future camper van, she signed off on purchasing a camper cover for my truck. I’d have never gotten the approval without you, so thank you sir!
The attention to details!!! Everything precisely built for a purpose. Like the tripod storage and the outdoor table and chairs. I loved that.
You feel blessed to have this van but really you worked darn hard for it...so congratulations on the spoils of good clean hard work! 😊
Congrats Thomas. Looks amazing! Hope it opens up new adventures for you.
OMG IT'S SEAN TUCKER!!!!!!!
(I love your videos (I'm bit of a fan boy (if I say so myself)))
That last part with come and see me, almost had me crying, it was clear that it means so much to you, and it's like you would be able to thank to the people that helped you make it happen, altough, as much as you mean it, it really is your work and talent that made it happen, not us !
Have great times with it, and no further problems with it !
Landscape photographer from Australia here, and I love my 4wd - plenty of accessories fitted for when I'm staying out in the bush capturing images, throw the swag on the ground and cooking over the fire, pure bliss! But watching this video, mate that is a luxury van!!! Love what you've done with it, very thorough in the accessories you've fitted and everything serves a purpose. Geez I may just give up the four wheel driving and move over to a van, looks ace! Thanks for the insight.
Cheers,
Simon
Excellent video. When you first talked about traveling around in a camper van security was my first thought. You answered those questions. Thank-You. Oh and of course. Congratulations!
Man you've taught me so much. Not just in a technical sense, but how to perceive things differently. Literally every time you upload a video I get pumped up and motivated to go out and shoot. Even in the rain. Can't wait to see what this van does for you.
I'm 19, haven't bought my first car yet and have never been particularly interested in camper-vans, and yet, I watched this video entirely with a smile on my face. It's just so damn cool.
Having watched countless camper van videos on RUclips over many years this one comes in the top five, you gave an honest opinion of the good and the bad, what you like, what you dislike, great to see you have achieved your goal but still reckon there are improvements to be made.
You're really making me want to have a van like that!! Despite the delays, it sure turned out nice!
I dig your 4runner setup. Add a Rooftop tent and it's pretty much a camper van :)
Ben Horne - I’m sure it’s all worth it now.
Good for you Tom, anyone can see that you work very hard . You deserve your van. Enjoy it
Actually felt pleasantly happy for you. You have worked hard and deserve it.
Congratulations Thomas on having your dream's van. You really deserve it. So drive carefully and keep shooting.
Great video Thomas. My wife and I are heading out tomorrow to find out about camper conversions. We are determined after seeing this to get one. Many thanks for the info and congratulations on your achievement. Been following you for a long time now and your vlogs just continue to improve. Best wishes and keep up the good work 👍
One of the best presentations of camper vans I've ever seen. The way you blended the description of the features with the utility for you was really well done. Good luck with your professional adventures.
If you getting the van is down to us subscribers, does that mean we can borrow it for the weekend?
Seriously, it looks tremendous and your attention to detail has given you a great living/working space. Looking forward to seeing your adventures
You are the most humble man, very patient and honestly one of my favorite vloggers and photographers ...
Congrats on fulfilling your dream! You seem really proud and happy. Safe travels, good luck and good light 😉
Thanks Thomas. You now have us thinking about converting our Subaru Forester. Our photography takes us all through the U.S. and at the ripe age of 75, sleeping outdoors is hard on my wife and I. Your photography is fantastic and we have learned so much watching your videos.
Really interesting to see the van at last Tom. Without going into specific's, can you give us a ballpark figure of total conversion cost against buying a standard transit camper van?
I'm sure some of us would like go down the camper van route, but are unsure of costings.
Love the 'ABSOLUTELY STUNNING' cooker cover :)
Congratulations, Thomas. I am using camping cars since years and I understand and share your excitement. It is this special feeling of freedom and the flexibility. Best regards, Ian
Your production quality continues to evolve. Well done.
Thomas your video easily conveyed your excitement, and the disappointments you've experienced in dealing with its conversion. I myself was excited for you, thank you for sharing your experience with me as well as your photography! I look forward to your future content.
You earned it! Enjoy!
Definitely the best Landscape photography channel out there! Thank you, Thomas!
Just an awesome looking van build, you should be able to dim those lights with a simple change of led driver and lamps fairly inexpensive.
Im thinking he can run some clear tape or wax paper to diffuse the LED lamps a bit.
The addition of a dimmer into the system is a very simple and inexpensive fix. Even touch sensitive switches and remotes can be added to replace the standard switches.
A decent set of ND grads should do the job
Dimmers use more power and create RF. I would make a simple defuser that slide into place. You could even have colored one that would help keep your night vision
The power that these very small dimmer use is so marginal that you can hardly measure it, we use them to good effect in many builds, also if Colour changing is required we would fit RGBW LED strip in place of the single colour white tape. This is the most permanent and easily changeable way to install such lighting.
Gosh nice to see you smiling! Happy and safe travels.
Great to finally see the van video....well jealous now!
Me too Julian
I believe, every landscape Photographer :)
I’m really happy for you! The van looks cozy. You’re such a talented photographer! You’ve inspired me more than anyone else here on RUclips. Keep shining!
I hope no one wakes me... a channel dedicated to photography and nearly free of reviews and stuff? I can't believe it. That's amazing and most likely a dream. Anyway...! Even if it's a dream, i'll go for a "dreamsub"! Whatever that is...
Greetings from the "opposite shore"... or whatever you prefer for Germany.
- Kevin
watching the video 4 years later and having seen the new campervan I can see the "seeds " of the future experience.
Really nice to see
I have a portable toilet too, it's called a shovel.
I have one too.
why would you shit on a shovel
Great video Thomas with some neat little tips in there for anyone considering buying a camper or having a conversion done.
Thanks for thanking us your subscribers Thomas, and on that note can I borrow it for a fortnight in June 2018 lol
My parents had an old commer van many years ago, and we went all over the place with it. Hope you have as much pleasure with yours as I remembered as much as we had in ours.
This van should have been featured on George Clarke's Amazing Spaces :)
Happy for you, Thomas. Thanks for bringing us along.
Thomas your hard work and dedication to your profession is also why you have achieved a dream. I truly believe you will take your art to a new level with the freedom this bestows you.
If you dont mind me asking where does your actual diesel heater sit and does it take up much room as I bought a converted VW van recently and use a 240v electric heater when on the grid and a small portable gas heater when off the grid but see the diesel heater as a great alternative solution.
Hi Thomas. Thank you, what for me, has been the best video that I have watched to date. I have only been looking down the VW route up until now but as you have discovered, the price difference between the two manufacturers is huge.
I found your likes, dislikes and experiences very helpful, thank you.
Been waiting so long for this Thomas! :)
The appreciation at the end made me smile! I'm glad that we could help you get the van of your dreams, and we're really looking forward to the fantastic images it will help you make that you might not have been able to get without it.
Bit jealous now 😄 I'm happy that your van is finally ready for adventures!
Thanks Thomas for taking the time on the vid... and all the points you made. New subscriber, and keep the material coming. Enjoy.
Wow what an amazing van. Love the roof and interior . 👍
Theo Francis Photography उओहनव
My absolute favorite photographer! Thank you for inspiring young people like me to get out and capture the beauty in our world!
Hi Thomas
Now you got a camper, come to Denmark - And i will show you some other landscapes - that you normally only see in Denmark. Some of these places are on the Unesco list.
/Jakob
Very happy for you Thomas Congratulations and best of luck , You deserve more
Photographer version of the Batmobile 🦇
Haha! It is!!
You deserve the camper and a fine job done, look forward to the adventures of the Heaton mobile, all the best.
18:13 but if the van's a rockin should i still come a knockin?
You're living the dream! Congratulations and Happy Trails in your new road home!
F11 HTN very nice
5DIV HTN would have worked as well
Very happy for you, Thomas! You've earned it. I trust you'll invite us to ride along on many adventures to come.
Maybe you should not have mention details about your safe and security measures...
You're welcome Tom! Sandy is looking great and I wish you two a lot of great outdoor adventures and many absolutely stunning images!
ISO 50 :)
I like the "Absolutely Stunning" touch you got printed on the glass cover in the kitchen/sink area, enjoy Tom
If this van’s a-rockin, Heaton’s photoshopping
That's a bumper sticker!! "If the van's a rockin, I'm photoshoppin'"
lol, nice one
Thomas Heaton
Can I ask who did the conversion please?
thanks
bob
We have been waiting for this video for quite some time. Thank you for finally making it. Sorry for all the issues you have had so far though. As time progresses I hope we get updates on your van. Enjoy!
I thought you might have made a ‘trailer’ for this episode. Lol, get it? Trailer, van ....
pun intended lol
we all felt the Payne there... ;)
Ha ha, very good Lyle. Quite right. :)
Finding this channel is one of the best thing to kick off 2022! I came from your 4x4 camper van series as well as you Instagram, and now I'm obsessed with your content. So thanks, Thomas!
btw, you have amazing taste to interior designs!
Thomas Van Heating :p
(Micky P this sounds better)
lovely video and i have been following for years now and ur videos have improved alot ... and i mean ALOT!!!
and watching this video one can feel how much emotionally u were into building this van ...
really loved the van, how the space was managed to fit in all those things
So did who designed the van interior? we would definitely like to see how this thing started :)
hope u have filmed some timelapse :)
that's fantastic, as of today, what I had done in terms of make better use of my vehicle to enable the offshore endurance during outdoor activity is only bringing my quilt so I can sleep in rear seat in my sedan car...with packages of repair tools, drinking water, power adapter and power bank like that in the trunk, I really hope one day I can get a dream van like yours
Cool. Now winter tires :-)
monmioamio Winter's nearly done.
Typical Thomas top notch work! Organized and planned to perfection
Thomas isn't bad at landscapes, but don't you think he should travel a bit more?
Very cool, I'd be excited too. Thinking of places, checking weather systems, not sleeping much. That lock is cool too.
Thomas, will you now be changing your name to Thomas 'van' Heaton? I'm sure 'Brendon' would be so touched!!! Ha ha ha. Really
... Do hope that's a no?!!!!! ;-p
Micky P haha
Delighted for you Thomas. It's really gorgeous. Well deserved.
Like you said, without us subscribers you would not have had that van. So - can I borrow it?
Get in the queue
We need to set up a rota...
That was a great tour Thomas. They say the best things in life don't come easy, so here's hoping the worst is over with the build. It's a very impressive piece of kit. A custom that's been customized...😉 You've worked extremely hard to get to where you are now. Keep living the dream and pop the odd video up when you can.
Best wishes for the future............Andy 👍
The Van needs a name, you can't call it 'van' like your hat 'hat'... !
Hertz Van-Hire or Photie McPhotoson
F11 Van
Cam Van
I think it has one. Did you see the plate?
Sure did but thats just a registration plate, needs a name like a person / pet to give it more life
!
Many safe and happy miles in it Thomas. Oh, and lots of great landscape shots as well.
Just as and FYI to people watching this these vans are EXPENSIVE. £30-50k used.
You mean new...
Love you’re set-up & enthusiasm about the van... which is actually not that many steps away from a narrowboat - now that’s a life :) !!!
You could've washed it! ;-)
Ha, it utterly pointless at this time of year: wash van>drive away>need to wash van again 😁
I remember emailing you back in October asking about a video for the van and you said you hoped to have done one shortly, here we are almost in March, that just shows how long you've had to wait!! It looks great though, so well thought out but would expect nothing less. Looking forward to seeing where this van takes you (even if I will be a tad jealous every time I see it!!) Congrats and enjoy!
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"Absolutely Stunnin"... perfect touch to complete the build. Im really happy for you Thomas!
Well Thomas, Good Luck with your new van. You deserve it.
Awesome. So happy for you Tom. Very much deserved. An 18 min video on Tom's van. I was so happy when this one dropped and I was not disappointed. :)
No need to thank us. Your van is well deserved for all your hard work. I think I just missed you in Zion. I was in Northern Arizona/Utah the week afterwards. Your recommendation about late light when inside high canyon walls was helpful.
Congrats Thomas! Even your mode of transportation is an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
So pleased for you Thomas. Hope to see you on your travels 👍🏻
Thomas, Van looks great & you have utilized the space well. Wishing you many more adventures with this van setup!!
Great video again Thomas you deserve any pleasures you get from your craft. It’s very hard to get to the point you are at lots of hard work.pleased it has paid off for you
Congratulations Thomas, well done !! Beautiful color, design fit and finish,,, and above all Monte is sure to love that heater.
Gorgeous van. That's exactly what we're doing- office on wheels to give us freedom to explore for a few months before returning to the UK and living on our boat for a little while before heading off again somewhere new! Hope you enjoy the freedom- we're loving ours! About to head off to Germany and Norway- sooooo excited!!! 😀 💕
Congrats Thomas. You surely deserve this. Enjoy your van and keep on inspiring us. All the best.
Great van! I can feel your enthusiasm when you are describing it. Have a nice life on the road mate!
Fantastic, Thomas. I wish you happy, healthy, safe and photogenic travels in your amazing van. Thanks so much for showing us all the details. Inspirational, really. Paul seems to have done so much.....
Enjoy all your future adventures with your van. I look forward to seeing more of your brilliant videos.
I'm sure you're finding plenty of little faults with the van, but from an outsiders perspective, it's nothing short of brilliant. I hope you're blessed with years of reliable service and great adventures. Thanks for sharing all your great content, I'm really enjoying the videos.
I love the ingenuity that goes in to camper vans. Having an organized and secure workspace while on the road is going to be awesome and I look forward to seeing what adventures you will get up to in your new rig.
Lovely van Thomas, I hope it gives you all the pleasure you are planning for I will be looking forward to watching all of your adventures..
Congratulations Thomas! Best of luck for future endeavors!! Happy landscaping 📸
Love your van. I live in Australia and we have an off-road van. We don't live in it but it is a special feeling when we use it. I know you'll love your van - great design too!
Congratulations, Thomas! Your design seems fantastic. Hope to hear about your evolving thoughts over time!
So happy for you, that you finally got your own camper van.
If you didn't mention it I would have never guessed that it was custom made out of a Ford Transit! It became a really beautiful and practical little van.