FIXING A KILLER SELF BUILD

Following the release of the killer self build video we have been inundated with requests to do a follow up video on how we fixed the issues so her it is we hope you enjoy
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[@MA497M]

Top work! Hope Lisa is doing well.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Cheers

[@timstradling7764]

We all need a multi faceted cautionary tale sometimes , to make sure we don’t drop into the dangerous mistakes that you’ve shown here. Thanks Sam😊

[@user-qi4ff5in9z]

You definitely saved you friends’ lives, and possibly many others. I learned a great deal. Shoddy work is why I wouldn’t ever buy any of the DIY vans I have seen. In considering doing my own, I have a DIY rule: recognize when you’re out of your league, call in the pros. Often, cheaping out gets really expensive, possibly with your health or life.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

totally agree mate

[@gonefilming2020]

An important video, my friend! Great to see, that this hazard is contained and the van can now be used safely as intended. Very tidy work! 😊👍
...and happy to hear, that Lisa's doing better 🤗...

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

thanks mate

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Great video sending hugs to you both and hope your misses will have a speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹

[@mrt4003]

Made a really neat job of that. Especially with the limited space you had.

[@Feede.Mountain]

Good job Sam, well put together, hope lisa's ok.. take care

[@Rob.1340]

Cracking job. Speedy recovery to your wife. All the very best to you all. 👍🚐😎

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Thanks 👍

[@mikenewman137]

I am pleased you have done a video on fixing it all, very interesting, i am contemplating put a gas hob in my T4 and doing 12v system .

[@Trotterthecampervanbuild72]

Spot on work sam, hope alls well with you and the family. Glad to hear the good lady is on the mend.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Much appreciated

[@harmtuntler8555]

Great job beautiful ❤

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Thank you!!

[@idnorton]

Nicely done Sam!
Which isolators do you use? Always a bit skeptical on buying things these days from suppliers given the amount of fake branded kit kicking about.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Try split charge they sell good products rated up to 300amp continuously use

[@kinross24]

With respect to the gas drop out under the cooker I noticed you don’t have any stepped timbers around the base of the unit to stop any gas flowing out to the night heater or out to the habitation area. You need to Barton round the base of that unit so leaking gas only has one exit, the drop out!

[@markhughes1252]

As alway mate great job looks weel smart, hope you good other half gets well soon❤️the hughesys🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

thanks mate

[@sarabooth-kilby6457]

Hi, we're up-plating our VW crafter to 4.23 ton. We've had the wheels changed to the right BFG and are booked in to change our suspension to 5 ton air bags.
We were in contact with the van weight engineering company but I've just messaged them and the replied that they aren't taking on any more customers at the moment due to unforeseen circumstances.
Are there any more companies that can help us with the paperwork side of up-plating our van? Or alternatively, is it easy to complete the paperwork ourselves once the work is done to the suspension?
It's all so complicated! Help would be greatly appreciated please, thanks 🙂

[@Robswoodworkingdiy]

Great job, the only thing I’d like to see is copper all the way to the appliance. You shouldn’t have flexible rubber hose to an appliance. Otherwise great. NCC approved engineer

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

how would you maintain, service or install the appliance with solid copper?

[@Robswoodworkingdiy]

@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife you would have a length of copper running down the back of the appliance to an isolation valve where you can isolate and disconnect to remove the appliance.

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

I should have brought Viv to you to do a video on before I ripped everything out of the nightare conversion I had done. Just goes to show how many dodgy converters there are. There should be a set of legal standards to govern such conversions so nobody like me and your buddy ever get screwed over by cowboys again. . PS, doesnt help when you mention it on forums and total muppets chat 💩 and have to be "educated " by yourself as to the facts , Sam Much respect🙏- Kenny

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

I know Kenny but at least you got your sparky's wings now