"Our Realistic Van Tour" & "Top Tips" After 1 Year of Van Life!

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  • Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024

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  • @MemoD2
    @MemoD2 4 месяца назад +1

    As this video is 2 years old you've probably done it by now, but if not - you can attach a ziptie to the rear door mechanism then add a lanyard to that which sticks out the top of the door card. Then you can open from the inside 👍

  • @tonystrange7224
    @tonystrange7224 2 года назад +7

    Wonderful video guys. Thanks for the van tour, really good to see how it all fits together and how well thought out it is. Do agree as well that your bed solution is better than the rock n roll bed. Just shows you don't need a massive van to enjoy van life. Here's to 2022 and more adventures.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Hiya Tony. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻 We hope that you are keeping well 😊
      That's the thing, we know we don't have a big van with everything that you could possibly have inside... Yes, it would be nice but we have tried to make the best with what we have 😊
      Thank you again Tony. Your kind words and support over these past months has been awsome 😁

  • @missvictoria62
    @missvictoria62 2 года назад +2

    Cute van! 😊 You can modify the back doors so that you can open them from the inside by taking the panel off and using some cable ties and a lanyard. Well worth doing!

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Awww, thanks Victoria 😁 ... Yep, we have seen the landyards on other Caddys too! It is a brilliant idea 💡 We will look into this the next time we refurb her 😊

    • @ingelaso2717
      @ingelaso2717 2 года назад +1

      Since I mostly camp alone in my caddy maxi I splurged and ordered the back door handle set at the Volkswagen dealership workshop. Soo worth the money.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      @@ingelaso2717 thankyou. We will look into this 👍🏻

  • @BagznBirdz
    @BagznBirdz 2 года назад

    I just love you. Claudia's pretty much what I've been thinking about for a while now. It's good to see what has worked and what hasn't!

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Awww, thank you so much! 😁 Your so sweet. We are glad that you found it useful, we try to keep it as realistic as possible 👍

  • @rasheyes
    @rasheyes 8 месяцев назад

    Really great guys

  • @stephenhill2404
    @stephenhill2404 2 года назад

    Great video and great couple! Love the comment at the end that it doesn't really matter what sort of van you have, just get out and enjoy it!

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Stephen 😁🙏🏻 It's true! Honestly, we have one of the smallest vans you can have but we have the biggest bank of memories stored in our brains from our vanlife trips 😁👌🏻

  • @mikesmart390
    @mikesmart390 Год назад

    A couple of bunge cords round the fridge front and back. sorted

  • @onewomanandherdog5219
    @onewomanandherdog5219 2 года назад

    You guys are so cute together, happy travels!

  • @richardtregonning954
    @richardtregonning954 Год назад

    Well done to you love the van love watching the to of u lovely couple keep doing what u do stay safe from Richard in Cardiff xx

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      Thank Richard, it is very kind of you to comment your kind words 😀
      Take care

  • @mitch7511
    @mitch7511 2 года назад

    When I seen Nath had to get Hannah’s shoes when she couldn’t open the barn door made me think, have you guys heard of the ‘Barn Door Lanyard Hack’ yet? Look it up, it’s dead handy and really easy! 👍

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      We heard about it after we have had the door cards carpeted and didn't want to undo the work 🙈 but yeah, the lanyard hack is awsome 😁👍🏻

  • @gavinhall6082
    @gavinhall6082 2 года назад

    Great video, thanks for posting. It's been so much fun following your adventures and I'm looking forward to seeing more of them this year. Best of luck to you both.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Aww, thank you so much Gavin! It's really lovely of you to comment. Your support from our previous videos too is really appreciated 😁 You take care!

  • @sunnymas2656
    @sunnymas2656 2 года назад

    Thank you, for showing your "Update", and sharing your experiences.
    I want to do the same, but I need to do all inside, according to our laws in germany.
    ie cooking, sink, toilette.
    The vw caddy is called as very reliable. Our germany post company uses a lot of this.
    But I bought a vauxhall combo c, because cheaper. (it´s the brand opel here.)
    It is an ex-handcrafter car. I keep this look, to keep stealth.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +2

      No problem we are glad you enjoyed it & we hope that it has come in helpful for you 😁
      Errm our caddy has not been the most reliable vehicle we have had but we do use her alot. We hope you enjoy your van and good luck with your build 👍🏻
      Danke

    • @sunnymas2656
      @sunnymas2656 2 года назад

      @@NathandHannah My first time in my empty Mini-Van: "Oh, no. It looks too small."
      But if two people in, so it will fit also me = Single.
      My story is very special: No job, no money, no Van, and two times in hospital.
      Since now I fight, to become healthy again.
      I helped a friend, and he spent me money, to buy the car and all the gear.
      My car costs 360 pounds only = very cheap.
      But I had to fix some, for german MOT.
      I can sell some goods, so I make the money
      for the next travelling tours.
      Many people would dream to do like we do.
      But we show: It´s possible.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      @@sunnymas2656 Inspiring story ❤ Thank you for sharing it with us 🙏🏻
      We wish you all the best and hope that you achieve everything that you are striving for 😊

  • @telvision
    @telvision 2 года назад +3

    Well done you two, this is a great addition to your original van build video. A nice insight into using the van from the initial build. Do you find that the mattress at 10cm deep (from your description) is comfortable enough for sleeping on as I'm at the stage of ordering a foam mattress for our build and not sure which depth to go for? Looking forward to your next adventure!

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much Tel. Its so kind of you to comment 😊
      The mattress we find fine to be honest 😁👍🏻

  • @kimwade6249
    @kimwade6249 2 года назад

    It is a great build! I have a converted kangoo!

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Kim.
      Amazing! Happy travels to you 😁

  • @angelapluckhahn7930
    @angelapluckhahn7930 Год назад

    Nice ❤

  • @grahamlewis3387
    @grahamlewis3387 2 года назад

    Great conversion,great guys and great video!

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Awww, thank you so much Graham! Its very kind of you to comment 😁

  • @smithywick
    @smithywick 2 года назад

    Great video as always guys lol plenty of laughs and great tips along the way there 👍 I’m just in the middle of turning Bernard my 2001 vw Beetle into a microcamper my god the size and shape of that talk about a nightmare! They said it couldn’t be done but I’m proving em wrong! Nothing’s impossible if you’ve got the imagination willpower 🙌 till the next one stay safe Both 🙌❤️💙🙌

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Aww, thank you so much 🙏🏻 Its very kind of you to comment. It is appreciated! 😁
      Ooohh! That sounds interesting! Love his name too. Bernard 🙌🏻
      Exactly, put your mind to it and it can be done. Good luck with your conversion! It sounds very unique and we can imagine that you will do an epic job 🤙🏻✌🏻
      You take care too 😊

  • @snudgy1963
    @snudgy1963 2 года назад

    Well done guys, very nice.

  • @carolko2444
    @carolko2444 2 года назад

    Good practical stuff. Thanks for the demo.🤗

  • @dankett5953
    @dankett5953 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff guys, you didn't mention what you do about loo situation, best wishes to both of you .

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Thankyou 😁
      We have a portable cassette loo that we take. We covered this on our previous vantour so left it out this time.
      Take care

  • @mobiconcept
    @mobiconcept 2 года назад

    Wonderfully fun as always. A.,

  • @mercmer....
    @mercmer.... 2 года назад

    👍
    Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮✌️

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      🤙🏻✌🏻 Hello Merc Mer from Bham UK 🇬🇧

  • @VeronEK1988
    @VeronEK1988 Год назад +1

    Nice build👍💪

  • @jasonfrost1971GoneGigging
    @jasonfrost1971GoneGigging 2 года назад

    Great videos!! So tempted with a caddy as VW california us so expensive!!
    Ps... Hannah is so cute! 😉

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Awww, thank you so much Jason! 🙏🏻😁 We really appreciate your nice comment. Let us know if you decide to go for the Caddy 👍🏻
      Haha! Why, thank you 🙈

  • @Cavanpikefishing
    @Cavanpikefishing 2 года назад

    Great stuff and ye can do fishing and lots of other things along the way just brilliant this great ideas ye have done Praise God good on yee🙏💪🎣❤️👏🇮🇪

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Awww, thank you so so much! 🙏🏻😊 So kind of you 😁 ... Fishing we should really give it a go sometime 👌🏻 🎣

  • @chrisfisher2568
    @chrisfisher2568 2 года назад

    Brilliant, i soo wana do this, better start saving

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Thankyou Chris. Yes if its something you want to do then go for it. You only live once 🤙🏻✌🏻

  • @davidbellerby7084
    @davidbellerby7084 2 года назад

    Brilliant video so jealous

  • @BooVille_Forever
    @BooVille_Forever 2 года назад

    This was a good video! Well done with the video and the van!!❤

  • @jamescarro771
    @jamescarro771 2 года назад

    Snug as a rug safe travels guys 👌

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Thank you James 😊 Safe Travels to you too. We hope that you are keeping well 😁

    • @jamescarro771
      @jamescarro771 2 года назад

      @@NathandHannah I'm all ok thanks. Just out and about going some wildlife photography but hoping to have a week soon in the lake district :-)

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      @@jamescarro771 Glad you are okay James 😊 Your photos are just.. Wow! Your so talented! We lool forward to seeing more from the lakes.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      @@jamescarro771 Glad you are okay James 😊 Your photos are just.. Wow! Your so talented! We lool forward to seeing more from the lakes.

  • @driftwoodadventure
    @driftwoodadventure 2 года назад

    Hope you guys are going the. Adventure overland show/international camper van show at Stratford on Avon racecourse in June. Your videos are so enjoyable 😎

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Hiya Vaughan,
      We aren't actually, we do have some other adventures planned for June... Another Scotland trip 🤞🏻 We will take a look at that show though and see what its all about 😁
      Thank you for your nice comment 👍🏻 It is really appreciated!

    • @driftwoodadventure
      @driftwoodadventure 2 года назад +1

      @@NathandHannah you can’t beat Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 the adventure show is on twice a year, so there is one in September. Hopefully see you at that one.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      @@driftwoodadventure you really can't, its Stunning.
      Sounds great. Will have a look at that for September. Cheers 👍🏻

    • @driftwoodadventure
      @driftwoodadventure 2 года назад

      @@NathandHannah you can pitch up in the You tuber vloggers area. 😎

  • @briancollis9352
    @briancollis9352 Год назад

    Really interesting video. I have just got my Caddi Maxi and I am about to start fitting it out. Do you have any install images or video of the diesel heater install and the connection to the diesel tank, please?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      Thankyou, we hope it gave you some inspiration for your caddy maxi build. Unfortunately we didn't film the actual installation of the diesel heater because a mate did it. We only have the clips on here. If it is any use to you, after an inspection we were told that it would have been easier to fit in the rear passenger footwear. However our leisure battery was already mounted there 👍🏻

    • @briancollis9352
      @briancollis9352 11 месяцев назад

      Would you be able to take a picture of where the fresh air intake and exhaust air from the heater leave the van?

  • @the.vanbuzz-campingandoutd4772
    @the.vanbuzz-campingandoutd4772 2 года назад

    Nice set up guys

  • @DreamCarGarage1
    @DreamCarGarage1 2 года назад +1

    Another very informative video. Did Vandocs do all your electrics, and if so, how much did that cost?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Thankyou 😁
      Vandoc fitted the split charge system, leisure battery, led lights and the wall sockets. They did a fantastic job and we would highly recommend them. We fitted some extra sockets and inverter afterwards as we realised where we wanted the original sockets wasn't practical. Not sure on price as we had it carpeted and windows fitted at the same time 👍🏻

  • @leefogel5195
    @leefogel5195 2 года назад

    Would be nice to hear about average monthly costs for daily living and maintenance. Cheers.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Hi Lee, we don't live in Claudia we just use her most weekends. She is a 1.9 diesel and we average around 39mpg. She hasn't been our most reliable vehicle as you may see in some of our vlogs but she is an 11 year old van. We usually stay 2 nights off grid and the battery hasn't gone low yet. Hope this helps

  • @ItsoFototo
    @ItsoFototo Год назад +1

    What about the fan you have on the ceiling? Doesn't it help with condensation, cooling in hot weather etc? What kind of fan is it and did you instal it yourselves?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад +1

      The fan came already on the van so not got too much info on that.
      Its alright, it does add to the ventilation but doesn't stop condensation. It mainly works when the van is moving. I personally wouldn't go out and purchase one as it can get noisy when driving.
      What we find helps best for condensation is leaving the side windows and cab windows open slightly. We have "wind deflectors" on the cab window so we can leave the windows open slightly and it stops any rain, insects ect getting in but keeps a bit of air flow coming in👍🏻

  • @user-yq2dr7si1k
    @user-yq2dr7si1k Год назад

    Vary vary naes ❤

  • @kerryhughes9872
    @kerryhughes9872 Год назад

    Amazing ! Can you tell me where you got your awning from ? I’ve a small camper and I’m keen to put a pull out awning on it

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      Thankyou, our awning is from "direct 4x4 " & the skze is 2m x 2m. Hope this helps

  • @Irishherbs
    @Irishherbs Год назад

    Nice one! thank you for this upload.How did yee vent the diesel heater,was it through the floor? 5kw? cheers guys!

    • @Irishherbs
      @Irishherbs Год назад

      Is it regestered as a camper now? any advantage to do so?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      Hi Christian, thankyou 😁
      Yes the diesel heater is 5kw and we have it on a diesel heater mounting plate so the air intake and exhaust goes through the centre of that that through the floor.
      I dont believe that any caddy or micro camper conversion meets the requirements to be registered as a camper but I may be wrong. Claudia however is insured as a van with windows with a campervan conversion. All major modifications are declared and the annual price was about the same as what it was when she was on standard van insurance. Hope this helps👍🏻

  • @johnrhodes4803
    @johnrhodes4803 Месяц назад

    I want one

  • @fanikurti2420
    @fanikurti2420 9 месяцев назад

    Very nice! Is it the Caddy maxi version or normal version?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  9 месяцев назад

      Thankyou 😁
      Its the maxi version

  • @philb4031
    @philb4031 2 года назад +1

    Would you ever think of adding a poptop?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Not on a caddy no. We had a poptop on a hire caddy and didn't really find it beneficial to us for the price it costs.

    • @philb4031
      @philb4031 2 года назад +1

      @@NathandHannah thanks for the reply - is there enough headroom in the back for you to sit upright? Especially without a poptop?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      @@philb4031 there is for us just about but we're short 🤣 there would be more if the bed sat just on top of the arches, ours is taller because of having storage underneath

  • @cathwarm6880
    @cathwarm6880 Год назад +1

    Hello can you tell me what foam you used and where to get it. Thank you

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      Hi we ordered it from a company called E foam, thanks

  • @chloevanschalkwyk8982
    @chloevanschalkwyk8982 2 года назад

    Really great video! We’re in the process of converting our ex British gas caddy and we also built a pull out drawer! Where did you buy the fixed leg?😄

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Thank you 😁
      That's brilliant, we hope it all works out for you. So I've just checked the history on ebay and they no longer sell it but this looks quite similar to our folding leg 👍🏻
      www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162896182616?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8fvKhXIRT4i&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=R4xldU8kTUy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

    • @chloevanschalkwyk8982
      @chloevanschalkwyk8982 2 года назад +1

      @@NathandHannah thanks so much!😄

  • @tomwilliams4348
    @tomwilliams4348 2 года назад

    Van looks great, taken a lot of inspiration from the two of you when doing my caddy conversion, and keep seeing myself coming back to your videos to double check things before I make them myself 😂. What size bed sheets did you end up using for the mattress? Just about to order some for mine and it's a similar size to yours

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Tom, this is so sweet and has made us smile very much 🙏🏻 ... Thank you so much for your lovely comment 😁
      Aww, awesome. If you have an insta page we will give you a follow 😁 It would be interesting to see your van 👌🏻
      The flat bed sheets are two singles 👍🏻

    • @tomwilliams4348
      @tomwilliams4348 2 года назад

      Cheers for the reply! I don't have Instagram no but I'll be sure to send you two some pictures once I'm done!

  • @davidwaterhouse2552
    @davidwaterhouse2552 2 года назад

    Brilliant! I love following you both, you are such a great inspiration, one question, what thickness do you recommend for the 'memory foam mattress's ? Yours look about 100 mm? Cheers dx

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Thank you David 😁 That is so kind of yoj you 🙏🏻 ... The memory foam mattress is 100mm thick 👍🏻

  • @arwalt5310
    @arwalt5310 Год назад

    Thanks very much for this wonderful van tour - I gathered a lot of fascinating ideas for my own upcoming caddy expansion. And you sleep together in this small space? In germany we say it needs a lot of love to do this!😉 By the way: did you know there are solutions for opening the rear door from inside? Search on yt... Greetings from Bremen/germany - Armin

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      Awww, we are so glad that you found our video helpful Armin 😁 ... Good luck with your own Caddy expansion and have fun during the process 😊 ... Yep, haha! I suppose we do have to get along sleeping in such a small space 😉
      We did know about this but only after we had our door cards carpeted and we didn't want to ruin them afterwards so we have left the rear doors how they are.. We have only been to Germany once and that was to Frankfurt for the Christmas Market (we loved it) but we would absolutely love to visit other parts of Germany soon. Take care and thank you for your kind comment 👍🏻

  • @medot8296
    @medot8296 Год назад +1

    Do you think it would be possible to stretch out in just normal VW Caddy(not maxi), being around 5,8 feet-ish...?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      I believe the 160cm bed will just fit in a swb maxi so yes 👍 you will more than likely have to get out of bed into the cab or out the side door though as there will be no floor space.

    • @medot8296
      @medot8296 Год назад +1

      @@NathandHannah What do you mean by saying "swb maxi"? Thanks.

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад +1

      @@medot8296 normal caddy 👍🏻

  • @belgiancacher9727
    @belgiancacher9727 Год назад

    The table at 13:51 do you have a link to that :D

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      Hi, sorry we don't have a link as we bought that picnic table 2nd hand about 10 years ago and then up cycled it with the left overs from the van build 🤣
      They do sell similar on argos, amazon ect 👍🏻

  • @TheAnglan
    @TheAnglan 2 года назад

    How wide are your roof bars? I'm buying a caddy on saturday and want to copy the roof layout you have with the awning, box and mountain bike holder. Cheers

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Hi Anglan. Our roof bars are 120 wide. Id recommended potentially going a little wider as its tight getting the mtb on against the roof box.
      We hope your build goes well and feel free to ask us any more questions.
      Cheers

    • @TheAnglan
      @TheAnglan 2 года назад

      @@NathandHannah thanks for the reply!

  • @gellertkis1297
    @gellertkis1297 2 года назад

    Looks wicked!
    Out of curiosity, what is the size of the bed when it's opened up?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      Thankyou 😁
      so when the bed is pulled out it is 1100cm wide 👍🏻

    • @gellertkis1297
      @gellertkis1297 2 года назад +1

      @@NathandHannah thank you! If you don't mind me asking what's the length?
      Basically, I am almost 2 meters tall so just trying to figure out what size van I would fit in 😅😂

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      @@gellertkis1297 160cm long 🤣🤣
      The maxi floor is about 210 - 220cm 🤔 basically the part our cooker is in extends the one side of our bed by 50cm making that side 210cm long👍🏻

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад

      @@gellertkis1297 160cm long 🤣🤣
      The maxi floor is about 210 - 220cm 🤔 basically the part our cooker is in extends the one side of our bed by 50cm making that side 210cm long👍🏻

    • @gellertkis1297
      @gellertkis1297 2 года назад

      @@NathandHannah thank you!!
      Maybe a small van isn't the answer.... 😂😂
      Love the videos, keep up the good work and safe travels 😊

  • @snudgy1963
    @snudgy1963 2 года назад +1

    So do you guys have full time jobs too?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Hi Nigel, yes we both have full time jobs

  • @kylecockerton8243
    @kylecockerton8243 2 года назад

    Hello
    Where did you get your drive away awning from ?looking for one for my caddy maxi

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Hi, our drive away awning is the 6 man living space from Decatherlon 👍🏻

  • @marcoaurelio6941
    @marcoaurelio6941 Год назад +1

    why did you exchanged the maxi for this one?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      We havnt, this is the ony caddy we have had

    • @marcoaurelio6941
      @marcoaurelio6941 Год назад +1

      @@NathandHannah alright wich one do you have now?

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      @@marcoaurelio6941 we still have Claudia the same one in this video. No plans to change just yet 😁

    • @marcoaurelio6941
      @marcoaurelio6941 Год назад +1

      @@NathandHannah great.im leaning towards one of this

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  Год назад

      @@marcoaurelio6941 I hope you found our video useful. We have really enjoyed ours the past 2 years because we can get away at every opertunity 👍🏻

  • @user-qv1bn5ej9c
    @user-qv1bn5ej9c 2 года назад

    🌍🌍🌍🌍🙏😎👍

  • @joeheath2k9
    @joeheath2k9 2 года назад

    Fellow brummies

  • @mobiconcept
    @mobiconcept 2 года назад

    Wonderfully fun as always. A.,

    • @NathandHannah
      @NathandHannah  2 года назад +1

      Awww, thank you so much 🙏🏻😁