The Exterior 1 Year later - What Works & What Broke on my SelfBuild Campervan

It's now roughly 12 months since I started to travel full time in my campervan after I completed the build so I thought I make this update video to go over the exterior of my campervan to show how things look 1 year later.
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My fiamma roof rack - amzn.to/3K3NEDo
My fiamma rear ladder - amzn.to/3UKHgpP
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led security lights - amzn.to/3UYrbht
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575 watt solar (600w is no longer made) - ebay.us/dKOkc2
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Rear Double Leaf Springs - ebay.us/EHsgOb
Vinyl wrap - ebay.us/g7BwA1
Nudge Bar - ebay.us/KAaLzN
Recovery boards - amzn.to/4agEjmw
10Ltr Fuel container - amzn.to/3wARDUW
Front lower LED fog lights - amzn.to/4aCf8et
Solway windows can be purchased here - bit.ly/solwaygj
Door Mirror Covers - amzn.to/4dUzORN
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[@SB-hr5yr]

I'm guessing before I watch, having a Citroen/Peugeot/Fiat van, most things broke LOL

[@voyageadventurevans]

I have wrapped quite a few vans in a similar style to what you have done there. After the first couple, I started leaving a few mm gap either side of the seams. It is very difficult to get a perfect stretch and adhesion in the seam with all of the unevenness of that area. Not sure about the lifting around your windows. That said I have the luxury of doing it inside, so I cut the hole, wrap it, then fit the window.🙂

[@martwne123]

I think there should of been alot more swear words, when you cut the hole wrong 😂😂

[@davidhale4830]

Another enjoyable and informative video,keep it up.Ask Mandy to stay positive, work with the team and the outcome will be good.xx 1 question if i may,any chance of a video on solar and lithium "speak" as alot of it goes way above my head,I am 76 so possibly a bit thick.😂😂

[@benwild5083]

For the bumpers, black plastic dye (worth make a very good one) is much more hard wearing and gives a factory look. You would have a big job getting all the plastidip off if you went that route though

[@tonyhennessy3294]

I DONT SEE AN IRISH FLAG THERE YOU SHOULD COME TO FILL IN THE LAST SPOT

[@philld2576]

John try white grease for the doors plus locks that's what all motor garages us . As I've found that oil doesn't protect the door hinges also damages them

[@GordonT4]

Afternoon....just seen your van in Filey ❤

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

I remember the window video poor mevi I felt sorry for him.

[@mentalneil]

Great video, all the best to Mandy in her treatment

[@richardbennett2512]

Another great video John, really good to get reviews after a year of use, cheers

[@michaelbirchall9657]

Thank you great video best wishes both of you.

[@trevorclarke8596]

Hi John a helpful honest review, I really enjoyed it (and your many others!) picked up my van this week so just starting out. Great job all round thanks for sharing

[@doobiedootwo3517]

Thanks John, as ever your videos are really well worth watching. All beyond me i’m afraid, but i have taken much inspiration from previous videos😘

[@pauliwallnuts2804]

Love the look of your van John. I'm sure you already know, but I see you can get a dual camera version of the high level brake light... one pointing back and one pointing down.

[@DA11NOON]

Great vlog John thanks

[@dafadowndilly5195]

Enjoyed the external tour of your van and will be very interested to see the internal tour. Take care of yourself and Mandy. x

[@Dan-LS]

Tnx mate ✌🏻

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on the channel keep up the good vid you do thanks lee

[@bromleyxphil]

Another great video John, campers of any shape size or brand have to be a labour of love. The more love you give them the better they perform😀. Mine is 24 yrs young and still going strong…..I love it a lot🤑😀😀