Vanlife DIY SOS - This Didn’t End Well
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dirty idiot, why did you yell at the child!!!???
Highlighted your comment to make you look even more silly
What a stupid comment. Anyone can see the love Liam has for his child.
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totally with you on the shower front; never understand why people make such a big deal about them, damp and moisture bad enough in our climate without bringing it permanently inside....you have made the right decision!! get well soon
yep, damp takes all your expensive heat straight outside :-(
Hopefully some of the great comments have gave you more ideas for sorting the rats problem. It’s awful they’re causing so much trouble. 😕 The van looks so much bigger now - good job! I hope you feel better soon ❤️🩹 and you and the kids have a great 2023 🎊 All the best x
I hope so too!
@@LiamTheTerrible rats prefer orange coloured wire & if you leave a bit lying around for them they generally leave the rest alone. That does nothing for them burrowing into your insulation though. I think it's the only time feeding them does any good at all.
The van looks lush! I hate that bitter sweet of doing something you’ve needed to do but ending up in a bad mood. Good job tomorrow is a brand new day👍
Liam, I had to get pest control out Last winter as the rats were climbing the rath and plaster of our building... I hated the thought of killing rats.... Anyhoos traps don't work as the rat is to smart... And the poison you buy takes time to kill them but the poison that pest control use kills them more or less straight away... One died under my floorboards so I had a bad smell for a wee while and making sure all wholes were blocked I've had no more unwanted guests
Enjoyed the video. What a difference taking out the shower has made, it has made it looks bigger, more room for your little one to play.
Happy new year.
Love your vlogs keep them coming.👍👍
Love how you couldn't get phoenix to speak on your Christmas message and now you can't get him to shut up,the boy is a star.
Haha this was filmed before that one actually! He doesn’t shut up until he knows he’s being filmed
Make some boxes for your rat traps they love hiding in holes
Sounds like you need to invest in a little Jack Russel. They will carry the guilt for you.
A dog's for life not just for rats!
Why not fit a shower into your workshop then you can have one any time you like.
Phoenix, lend us a quid ?
He’s got loads
Don't they have lots of ratters up north? =)
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Here in rural Australia, we use cats or Jack Russell dogs in the hay sheds. Not a rat or mouse to be seen. I’m not sure if your area allows pets, but maybe a couple of cats that belongs to all the units in the complex would provide a rat deterrent without needing water hose killing traps.
Couldn’t be without my shower mate, I’ve big fresh & grey tanks underslung. But no 2 folk are the same. Good luck with the re-furb.
You need to get your neighbours in the other units to club together to buy a bulk pack of rodent bait blocks. You thread a wire through the blocks so the rodents can't run off with them to store later.
Because they are fixed in place they have to eat the bait blocks off the wire.
I used to run a pest control company and I've got loads of tricks to get rid of rats quickly but obviously I can't type them online. For health and safety reasons and the risk of crackpots using that info in bad ways.
Happy to pm you the details.
Air rifle with a night scope for the Rats .Or get a workshop Cat .
Hi Liam, rats are neophobobic they really don't like new things and will avoid them for a while. Try leaving the traps out baited but not set for at least a week or two so they get used to them before you start setting them properly. Also if you want to know for sure if they are in the workshop or not here's a little trick for you to tell, rats absolutely love bars of soap, get a cheap old bar of soap put a hole in it and tie it to a piece of string then tie the other end to a bench or something that's up against a wall and put the soap next to it against the wall. If you have rats in the workshop they'll either chew the soap leaving marks in it where it is or they'll try and drag it off and you will see that it's moved and the string stretched out. That's a sure fire way of telling if you've got rats in there.
Liam can use the bar of soap from the shower…
hi Liam & Son. Defo looks alot better without the Shower. Liam you and your neighbour are having serious Rats problems, dont you think the Local Council were told to come and sort out the Health Issues with Rats everywhere. Chin up Lad soon be 2023 least you havent got Covid like me suffering bigtime, shit Xmas feeling like this.
You could have a shower fitted at the unit. This is something I would struggle with coz I have to have a shower every morning. It sets me up for the day
Hi there Liam, I see you are still having problems with rats. I had the same problems and so did my son when he had them in the attic. We both tried putting out a load of baited traps to no avail. We didn't want to but we both put poison out in pet safe boxes (about 15 quid for two boxes and bait off internet they are like a little labyrinth that only a determined rat can get through) and we have had no more problems since then. Ignore the haters, they most probably haven't had a rat in their homes! Best wishes for the new year:-)
Been coughing my guts up for about a week mate, not fun, hope you get well soon. Get yourself a couple of unit cats or a Jack Russell, the rats will soon piss off.
I had same thoughts when I was going to install a full-size shower cubicle. Instead I installed a full size acrylic shower tray 700x700mm (which I trimmed slightly with dremel) & sunk in van floor. Although some additional welding was needed to brace floor so not an easy job. Removable carpeted access panel in floor to cover shower tray. Saves & gains space but still have shower tray & drain if needed. Full size shower curtains hangs on quick release copper pipe square rail. Shower hose connected to home made 12v water heater which hides in cupboard with pull string bathroom light switch to activate pump above shower rail. Shower hose has a toilet deuce spray trigger to control flow water on & off. This is used regularly when travelling & would be lost with out it.
haha it must be the year for the rodents to terrorise vans, my brother has a luton uses it for work hasnt been able to recently because a mouse chewed through the electric cabling and he cant use his indicators, so he set traps up and was delighted at the sad demise of said mouse, he even took a picture sent it to me and wanted 4 A4 print offs so he could tape them up around where he works to warn all other rodents, (personally think he has lost the plot but humoured him and printed off pictures for his warning posters), said a prayer for the demise of little cute mouse.
We had a major rat issue years ago at my old workplace (a farm) they grew in numbers in a very short time! To the point they were living under the bonnets of our work vans, they would run like crazy when we walked in first thing in the morning and turn lights on! Now we had a specialist guy vist every week and determined that they were I fact living under ground around the building and it was a hard job to get the buggers, poison didn't work so well as they would counteract the said poison with eating our massive bags of sunflower seeds witch has vitamin d in and would basically help them live! We had rat traps even guys come with rifles and they got a few but still a major problem! They're actually very intelligent buggers. One thing we learned was if you find a nest disturb it and move stuff they hate change, but believe it or not the best solution in the end with all other methods was rat cages, (GAME CHANGER!) You can bait them they get stuck and you get rid. I know what nightmares these can be they chewed wires on a van of mine so trust I know your pain! Hope this helps! Keep ya chin up mate, and wishing you a better happy new year!
yep, live traps are much better, you know what you're killing then.
Shrews you should keep because they chase everything else away. You can't cage them though, their metabolism is so high you'll starve them.
I've been full time in my van for nearly 3 months now and I wish I had a shower in the van 😭🤣 I hate the stress of having to find somewhere to shower, even though I do have a gym membership x
Yep, everyone's different & some people really appreciate a shower.
He's right though, they do usually end up getting stuffed full of wet coats & random junk that doesn't fit anywhere else. The solution is a collapsible shower that's right in the way when it's assembled, someone in the comments is saying they've got a shower tray below a removable panel in the floor & they use a full circle shower curtain screwed to the ceiling. I'm going to put mine in the doorway when I build my truck out, I don't yet know how I'm going to avoid getting a van full of steam though.
We had rats around my apartment building so traps got set with peanut butter as the bait...most of the rats were gone quickly...theban looks great...Take your time getting it done and it will be amazing...HUGS HUGS HUGS from cold with very little snow Nova Scotia Canada HUGS HUGS HUGS as you know you can never have too many hugs
Hey Liam, I totally agree, I am refitting my van (again) as we speak. And I just use the entrance as the shower by way of a shower curtain. I am, however, building a drying cupboard for shoes, gloves, hats, coats and head-colds for winter - just redirecting the blown air gas heater to a wee space at the back - so much more useful. Always appreciate your vids, since watching, you've helped me build both my van and my life for the better - Thank you :)
I've come to the conclusion that's what I've got to do in mine too.
"Showers in vans are pointless"
Told ya 😉 tbf they have their use but in such a small space when you can use friends, family, partners or the gym etc, they really are a waste! Tis looking much nicer and roomy now & the little man's growing up so fast!
Hi Liam, Happy Christmas, Get plastic bait boxes for the rats mate, its the only long term solution i,m afraid, especially in buildt up areas like you are in, they are child safe and do not allow cats and dogs to get in but placed in corners and along skirting boards they are very efficient. Rats carry weils desease which kills and I know a person from my local landrover club who died from it. So no please dont regret killing rats as they can do you harm seriously. We have 3 cats which keep our country positioned house clear but in my workshop I have poison bait in boxes, I did that 4 or so years ago after rats chewed a mates camper van wiring I was storing over the winter. That has defiantly reduced rat infestation significantly, I was dating a girl years ago I Grimsby living in a flat above commercial properties the place was riddled with rats, I once walked into the Kitchen and a rat was on the work top and legged it through a tiny hole in the boarder on the wall you could hear them in the walls and ceilings all night long..... Please get plastic bait boxes and use poison all year around to keep on top of your area! It makes sense! I am a country boy I know lol Regards Phil (fit the electric fan) see you on my Harley next year!
I really enjoyed this video as I love seeing you doing work on your own van to create a better space for you. Looking forward to the next instalment. I do think if you can make it feel more open, more comfortable and a bit of a change with a nice seating area to look at the fire it’ll make a big difference to how you feel sometimes. It’s funny but through your channel there are a lot of people (myself included) that have grown to really want the best for you. You’re a good guy, I hope you get your own van a bit cosier with the extra space. Such a good idea ripping out your shower and having the lovely focal point of the fire. Enjoy more pork scratching in front of it xxx
Each to their own choices and all that BUT I can’t picture living full time in a van and not having my own shower built in🥴 and going through the aggravation of using gyms. There’s nothing better than a hot shower after a hard days work when I would find it a real ball ache to have to go somewhere to get clean and freshen up. Also can’t imagine how I’d cope in the hot summer weather with just a wash in the kitchen sink🤔
I've not had my motor for a Month Liam as Rats got in n flecked the wiring n circuits. cost 8k to repair n an insurance job. Look at sonic noise repellents.
Seems you have a rat problem around the work units .
I can recommend a really good pest controller up your way ( if all you unit renters get together) sort it out properly
Block any holes that rodents may be using with steel wire wool, they don't like chewing through that
you need to get some bait boxes and fill them with poison bait blocks they work a treat and keep filling them up till bait no longer has been eaten happy days i did this last yr not seen any since
van looks amazing😊
We have a shower in our motorhome and use it all the time.we rarely use campsites but when we do I don't like using the shower or toilet block
Fab to see all the space you're getting now. Great to hear the little man chatting away, so cute Hope you're feeling better soon ,& don't have the long drawn out lurgy that's doing the rounds.. Ratty's have been the bane of my life before so commiserations for all you're going through - the damage they can do, especially to vehicles is costly. All the best as you move forward into 2023 x
i took my shower out after the first trip not needed when you are traveling you can easily get showers i agree showers in van are a waste of space
It’s looking great so far just keep going Liam you can do it, as for the rats they are vermin get rid asap
Wow that’s made a massive difference… nice job 👍🏻
I’m obviously the exception we shower in the motorhome everyday. Love it.
No, you're not an exception.
They do use a lot of water though so you're restricted to places that can accommodate that.
We have a motorhome. We do use the shower about 3 maybe 4 times a year. However, we use the cubicle mostly as a dry room for our walking gear. Its absolutely fantastic for that. I do want to have a van conversation in the future. I will be putting a shower cubicle in for the dual use.
ive got rats in my loft.. they make a lot of noise ..im hoping ive blocked up they way they were getting into my flat.. i used to keep all my doors open now i have to close them so they cant get around the flat..it really freaked me out first time i saw one
Use wire wool in any hole in the unit as it will stop them getting in
Was gonna say the same thing.
Get um some chocolate in your traps. Leim
Well kudos to you getting all that done while feeling like crap AND on dad duty too! Pretty sure I’d have just holed up in bed with Netflix n snacks!
You need a good old fashion yard cat big angry one that will have a word with that ratty git messing with your life 😾
We had a rat problem and we got the local pest control out, never see a rat after that. Van looks good and so much room without the shower x
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Awesome video thank you
I wouldn't be without my shower in the van.
What a little chatterbox Phoenix is becoming 🤣 Happy New Year to you all and the Beechwood’s
Great job! I had to get a van with a shower - keep a kadax box in it, hang coats in it, store the kettle in it and very very occasionally have a shower in it. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Make a wooden tunnel so the rat has to go through it two open ends that will stop birds going in them
Van looks so much bigger now and I agree with you about showers, especially if people are using campsites regularly, campsite showers are so much better.
I hope you feel better really soon mate.
Adopt a cat so the rat has a friend.
Wow that looks so much better with the shower room removed. Really opened up the van loads.
Really the council should be doing something to sort out the rat problem, I would guess like most councils they will just ignore the problem. On the shower we have one in our caravan and do sometimes use it as like a daily shower. Then when looked at getting a panel van instead van we are considering not having on to save space. Perhaps just a smaller version to fit in pora potti and that's it.
We have a Motorhome with a separate shower that we use as a cloak room storage area , you are so right they are pointless . Hope your health improves and your rat problem is resolved .
The landy looks smart 👌 always look forward to seeing it in your blogs but hey i am biased being a massive landy fan. Been working on my old Discovery 1 today you just can't beat them.
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Can life crap. I’ve had diesel runaway which cost a turbo and head gasket. Fixed, head gasket went again, fixed. New full brakes, discs, callipers, pads, and cables, everything. New suspension, every thing to do with suspension. New alternator. New steering pump. New radiator. New inter cooler. New wheels. New tyres. New lights. And still it breaks down 😢
Hope you had a fantastic xmas get yourself well love what your doing to the van be happy be safe all the best for 23
Just an observation, your work place must be close to a sunken ship then with all of those rodents about!
Real life is shit mate, good that you took time for you and realized the brown downer, and smashed the pork scratchings. Just look what you did when you weren’t well, and feeling a little low! Your workmanship and skills are awesome mate, take pride in that. Have them shit days, and they will soon pass. Great bloke, lovely kids and excellent product! Small steps mate ❤
Yes, the van looks so much better without the shower enclosure. Nice job. Have a happy 2023.
gotta agree with you there Liam, Showers in a van are pointless. Every vanner I know with a shower room has never used them as a shower.
Even the few who have shop bought camper vans have never used the shower, the very few motorhomers I know have never used their shower room.
I bought a £20 USB rechargeable shower, drop one end in a bucket of warm water, stick the other end to the outside of the van .... there's my shower. Used it only twice and that was only to cool down in that bastard of heat wave we had earlier this year.
Happy new year.
PS. Midna Black sends a belated Hello from your wilko shopping trip the other day.
Van looks alot bigger without the shower. Of you need some professional grade rat killer then give me a shout. Alot better than the stuff you buy from DIY shop
Ok soo animal lovers look away now, you should break glass and put it in the expanding foam soo the little fu€s cut themselves if they try burrowing in the holes again, ok animal lovers you can look again 👍
Whaaaaat I can't believe you're taking the shower out! 😲😲😲
Hope you're alright Liam! ❤️
Your done a great job Liam - stand proud lad 🎉 xx
bloody hell first time in many years im going to dissagree with you bud lol i used my shower daily in mine and because of that im makin sure i build a bigger one in my luton im building for myself lol
Aww, Liam, you sounded proper fed up. Take a covid test.
Anyone plugging up rat holes, try some wirewool then expanding foam into it. Great vlogs.
Happy New Year Van Builder and your side kick Wood Monkey the small guy 😊
Workshop cat mate
Wahooo finally giving back to your yourself 🙌 excited for the van refurb
Happy New Year! From Australia.
The van looks so much bigger and better without the shower. Rats are a nightmare and so destructive hope you catch them soon and are feeling better. Look forward to seeing your videos and van builds in the new year and I hope it is a happier and successful one for you.
Use my shower and i want somewhere for the loo. All in my relay no problem
Rat Problems .....Get a cat from the shelter for the garage 😄
Do u never have a break pal ur always doing something it's holiday time rest put ur feet up pal good job🎅🎅🎅
Bit late now but I wouldn't have started that while your little boy was there. Well done on the work you did do. I'm poorly too, since boxing day. Xx
Boys need to be part of what their dads are doing or they end up hanging out on street corners setting fire to rubbish bins & mugging old grannies.
I agree Sheamus. I love that kid!!!
We in south Florida and our indoor shower in a shower pan under the dinette and we attach a shower curtain when we want to use it. I also washed my hair in the sink with the shower head and it was great. I plan to camp without facilities to have a shower on site.
I feel your pain. I've used my shower once since I built my van, but we're just weekend warriors. Hope you resolve your vermin issue. Happy New Year mate....
Looks fab Liam, get Rick to knock you up some more storage too , which I think will look great , especially somewhere to house your loo. And you can use the top either for more seating or appliance placement x
Yessss somebody who agrees with me about showers in a van. The only way I'd install one is just for an addition to my knowledge.
And they use way too much water so use would be totally done on a limit. Probably another reason why there not used.
you can get very low flow shower heads & use a 'dead man' trigger that shuts off as soon as you let go.
Lots better, but where do you shower?
Yeahhhhhhhh Rat-Fannnnnnnns
Panic not, the rats are now in India
I think that I'll answer some of the questions for laim. He's been showering in his mansion, for the last year, because he's a RUclipsr millionaire. He and rich have adjacent millionaire RUclipsr mansions. The paid help actually do all of the work. No vans are actually built. You're welcome. Xo
You literally have no idea bru. Sounds like you have a great imagination and have no perception on how RUclips works.
Facts
@@LiamTheTerrible cheers mate. The revenue from those stickers and coffee are still giving you that rock star lifestyle that we're proud of. Keep it up.
FML. Miss what's her name just deleted her message. I try to comment whenever I can. It's another tiny way to help the algorithm. All praise the algorithm.
@@Dead_Albatross hahahah
Rats hate lead and it's fun,
Actually rats are clean it's pigeons that's dirty 👍
Their piss is toxic and their shit is all over the place. Rats are not clean
@@LiamTheTerriblesee I love a rodent but obviously they're a problem round where you work which is not good especially when the kids are there
Bloody rats😭😭
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Love the Landie. I wonder if I could fit a wood burner in my 90 ... 😃
You can
I'd worry about fumes from the petrol tank under the seat but most are Diesel which is fine.
@@alanhat5252 why?