Excellent. Can't wait for the next one, custom spec. I'm single so my priorities would definitely be different to a family camper. Shower nah, WC yes etc. Double bed, Nah. Single comfort one yeah. Leave a bit more room for chilling stuff. It's a great venture you're on. I hope the orders keep you in business.
I must say you are doing a cracking job with your furniture it look FANTASTIC. I have been watching many van builds where they are using plywood and then priming and painting then painting and painting then painting again.!! Looks very professional mate.
I did a ply build on my crafter and whilst it was awesome to work with, for it to look good afterwards you’d need a professional painter in, not the wife 🤣😂
Hi Stu, What a difference a vlog can make, in a good way 😊 Its looking fantastic, if we weren't on the darkside (caravan) 😮 it is defo a way to tempt us over. At your current build rate and taking on customer builds you look like you will need a permanent helping hand. Its great to see someone like you taking a gamble, hope it pays off and good luck, who knows one day you could be building our bespoke van 😀 Take care of yourselves. Looking forward to the next vlog. Paul and Joanne 👍🙂
Thanks guys, already fully booked this year now. As for a permanent helping hand… yes please lol we started off our camping ventures as a wobble boxer, we had great times 👊🏻 but the engine on the front def makes it easier
@VanologyConversions Excellent news for your new business 👏 At the moment, a wobble box suits us, but in the future, we do agree that an inbuilt motor may be the way forward 😀 P S ignore all the crap puns 😅 P and J 👌
Hello Stu ,I'm a moderator on bucking billy rays channel and really enjoy this channel too it's full of good people and comments and your work is bob on mate ,cheers 👍✊
Might be worth just checking on the position of the exhaust as the exhaust should be routed out from under the vehicle since carbon monoxide is lighter than air and has the potential to “pool up” on the underside of the vehicle... Great van build btw 👌
aa tip to prevent the panel edges blowing out is to mark for cutting then before you cut it , use the square and run the line with a new stanley blade, scoring it a couple of times. then use circular saw to the edge of the stanley blade. little trick i was taught as an apprentice. also good for kitchen worktops etc. cheers nice build
Love your work my friend, one thing I noticed, green fuel line !!! change it as soon as, it goes brittle and breaks over time. just trying to help. but loving your build
Congratulations on securing a second order campervan build, from small acorns grow big oaks! Thank you for this latest episode Stu it's great to see the progress of this current van conversion, warts and all and for your honesty, it would be easy to edit out any mistakes.
Brilliant loved watching you to work together 👍 it’s all coming together now, can’t wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work you too catch you in the next one 👍
Glad it helped mate 👍🏻 next vid is out today it’s been a manic couple of weeks but will have more time available from now on to get some more detailed vids done
Strangely, I'm a little gutted this build is coming to an end. Looking forward to the next. Sponsored video? Next van on its way from a customer? The business is growing quickly. Heartfelt congratulations to you both. 👍🏻🤟🏼
Maybe add an external intake vent for your diesel heater under seat volume? Did you fit a ‘quiet’ diesel heater fuel pump? Remember to add proper gas drop vents from the proper gas locker and under the cooker cupboard. Not just drill some holes, but good bug free drop vents.
Hi mate, I’ve got 4 gas drop vents to fit, two under the bench seat, one in the gas locker and one in the garage 👍🏻 this pump seems a bit noisy to me so I’m going to re position it next time I’m under there
The Green fuel pipe that’s supplied with a lot of these Heaters is prone to fail. Well documented on You Tube and FB. Not suggesting you’ll experience similar issues but it may be worth buying genuine fuel pipe for future builds. Not expensive but could in the long term have you a lot of potential problems
Hi mate, I’ve got the white nylon piping here but this pipe is thicker than what you normally get with the Chinese diesel heaters and the one in my workshop has been mint with it, fingers crossed 🤞🏻 so far so good. I’ve tested the one in the van several times now too 👍🏻
That carpet cutter was fantastic - what's the name and how much where'd u get it from - I love it 😍 The access to pipes (and everything) a good motto I always use is "Access All Areas, at All Times" because sooner or later someone will need to 'get there' 👍👍💯💯 Great video and tips ✔✔
so totally awesome! I hope that I can get my van to be even half that quality! 🙂 To speed up the process of (silicon) caulking (and save the cramping of your hand) - whether for the shower panels or the sikaflexing of windows - have you come across the drill-powered caulking gun attachments (eg made by Tivoly, or DeWalt)? Makes the whole process so much easier and speedier!
It's really coming together and looks good, I'm surprised you haven't got a buyer for it. When we're in the market for one next year, we'll be in contact.
Brilliant video, really enjoyed watching that. Been progressing daughter's relay tonight, got CCTV/ 4 cameras fitted so she stays safe. Your diesel heater has got me thinking as I was going down the truma combi route for both heating and water, very pricey tho. Do you find it best to keep heat/ hot water systems separate? Thanks, Rich.👍
Hi Rich there is a couple of pros in that if one fails the other doesn’t, easier fuel to get hold of and def much cheaper 👍🏻 I like the idea of cctv especially for the ladies 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions thanks for that. The CCTV is quite easy as they are nearly all 12v systems, just a bit of a battery drain but a good solar panel and battery gets them through the night. 😊
Every time I watch I’m engrossed with how you do it all and the tips you provide us. I am thinking of taking out the rear bench seats on my AT van that makes up a bed and getting a raised bed and having some lockers fitted underneath. What wood is best to do that sort of thing, don’t mind painting them so doesn’t have to be a wood finish? Any ideas please. Great vlog, looking forward to new van build
Thanks Tony, the first things you’d need to do is find a good anchor point for your bed frame. If your not worried about the finish then I would still use a light weight ply unfinished they are about £80 a board but well worth it 👍🏻
Great videos guys. Can i ask what kind of shower tray you are using for this conversion ,size ,make etc. Currently looking for one for my boxer conversion. Keep up the good work 😊
Looking good stu, cost will be interesting, see if you come in close to original budget........ Any thoughts on building some some of car port for the winter?
Thanks Kev, I have Gina over budget a little mostly down to it now having a shower and hot water system and under slung tanks. Will be £27k. I did think about it or even a unit possibly. For now this is working the workshop is pretty large 👍🏻
Just wondering why you didn't go for a combined water/heating system? I know Truma do one that's a bit pricey but the JP combi (Chinese) appear to have good reviews.
They do but also come with a £300+ postage cost which is a shame as I’d like to test one of those out. A diesel heater is just easy, cheap and efficient 👍🏻
Hi Stuart can I just ask about the portable diesel heater your using in your garage, do you think it'll be suitable/safe to use in a Motorhome? We don’t want a permanent one so thought this looks good. Thanks
Hi I've put a 5kw heater in my van got 2x110 amp leisure batteries connected and diesel heater still says E1 battery power not enough need to start the van to get it going can you help ?
I live in France and the regulations for converting a van into a camper van are overwhelming. Gas, water, electric and ventilation need to be checked. And if you add furniture, cupboards etc these have to be drawn up, for example dimensions from and above axles, how far from doors etc and submitted to DREAL for inspection and approval. The bureaucracy paper trail is endless!
As it should be, you could be sleeping in a bomb! Correct wiring diameters, types, where the batteries are located v inverters etc, gas installations, burn speed of furniture and fittings should all be regulated and I expect will be soon.
Always get one cocky person don’t you mind your own business don’t knock a person down if you don’t know they back ground stop being a keyboard warrior & get on with your own life and business 👍😂😂
Looking amazing, well done both. I was stuck in some traffic yesterday, (bloody 20mph) and looked left, low and behold I saw you at the van looking very busy. 😊 Enjoying the series. 👍😊
Little tip when using plunge saw.. drop the plunge saw down a couple of millimetres and run it backwards before going for the full cut. Works a treat
Great tip 👍🏻 Didn’t know that and I been a chippy for 20 years lol no kick back?
@@VanologyConversions not usually any kickback as long as you only just go into the wood (about 1mm or so)
……. Breathe 😂😂😂
Doing a great job , you dont stop x
Thank you Dawn, got another van coming so this one has to be finished 👊🏻🪚
Excellent. Can't wait for the next one, custom spec. I'm single so my priorities would definitely be different to a family camper. Shower nah, WC yes etc. Double bed, Nah. Single comfort one yeah. Leave a bit more room for chilling stuff. It's a great venture you're on. I hope the orders keep you in business.
Thanks Trevor, currently booked up for this year 👍🏻 I’d love to do a van for a solo traveller
Looking great and well done for having your next customers all set up 🙂
Thank you, arrives Saturday so next build is imminent 👊🏻
Looking forward to watching the 4 berth relay build already
It’s a nice layout on it and very different to this one. Can’t wait to start on it 👍🏻
Nearly got your first playlist 😀🙏
Well done 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Can’t believe how much you’ve got done in a month. Looks pukka 👌.
Thanks mate, when I get going, I get going 👊🏻
I've watched a few van but your in a class of your own excellent workmanship, just keep a eye out on your apprentice 🤣
Thanks mate appreciate it 👊🏻 she’s need more training, much more 🤣😂
I must say you are doing a cracking job with your furniture it look FANTASTIC.
I have been watching many van builds where they are using plywood and then priming and painting then painting and painting then painting again.!!
Looks very professional mate.
I did a ply build on my crafter and whilst it was awesome to work with, for it to look good afterwards you’d need a professional painter in, not the wife 🤣😂
Hi Stu,
What a difference a vlog can make, in a good way 😊
Its looking fantastic, if we weren't on the darkside (caravan) 😮 it is defo a way to tempt us over.
At your current build rate and taking on customer builds you look like you will need a permanent helping hand.
Its great to see someone like you taking a gamble, hope it pays off and good luck, who knows one day you could be building our bespoke van 😀
Take care of yourselves.
Looking forward to the next vlog.
Paul and Joanne 👍🙂
Thanks guys, already fully booked this year now. As for a permanent helping hand… yes please lol we started off our camping ventures as a wobble boxer, we had great times 👊🏻 but the engine on the front def makes it easier
@VanologyConversions
Excellent news for your new business 👏
At the moment, a wobble box suits us, but in the future, we do agree that an inbuilt motor may be the way forward 😀
P S ignore all the crap puns 😅
P and J 👌
Hello Stu ,I'm a moderator on bucking billy rays channel and really enjoy this channel too it's full of good people and comments and your work is bob on mate ,cheers 👍✊
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Try a hot soldering iron to cut the carpet for the van
Someone mentioned this before, gonna have to try it just to see what happens
I'm thoroughly impressed with the work ethic and speed of the build, not to mention the quality! I know where to go if I need a van built!
Thanks mate appreciate it 👊🏻
Perfect 👍
Thank you 💙💙
No flies on you Stu . Looking Great
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Another fantastic episode
The attention to detail is spot on and really nice to watch you take so much pride in your work
Thanks Nemo, do it properly or not at all is my moto 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions top man 🤙🏻
Might be worth just checking on the position of the exhaust as the exhaust should be routed out from under the vehicle since carbon monoxide is lighter than air and has the potential to “pool up” on the underside of the vehicle... Great van build btw 👌
Thanks mate, angle of the camera didn’t show it very well due to the tight spot I was in lol it is at the edge of the sill 👍🏻
aa tip to prevent the panel edges blowing out is to mark for cutting then before you cut it , use the square and run the line with a new stanley blade, scoring it a couple of times. then use circular saw to the edge of the stanley blade. little trick i was taught as an apprentice. also good for kitchen worktops etc. cheers nice build
Thanks for the tip mate 👍🏻
VERY good tip this!
Love your work my friend, one thing I noticed, green fuel line !!! change it as soon as, it goes brittle and breaks over time. just trying to help. but loving your build
Thanks Andy 👍🏻
Congratulations on securing a second order campervan build, from small acorns grow big oaks! Thank you for this latest episode Stu it's great to see the progress of this current van conversion, warts and all and for your honesty, it would be easy to edit out any mistakes.
Thanks mate, will always show the good, the bad and the ugly 👍🏻🪚
Brilliant loved watching you to work together 👍 it’s all coming together now, can’t wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work you too catch you in the next one 👍
Thank you, Charl loves getting stuck in and involved. Not long now 👍🏻
Hi stu comeing on now the silver trim you have put on the edging
Makes the van look very professional finished
Thank you Jeff, want it to look the part 👊🏻
Great vid Stu. The kids enjoyed the shout out you gave to the Relay arriving Saturday 🎉
Thanks mate, Then they’ll be really stoked when we start building it next week 👊🏻
I am enthralled with these vlogs🤩
Thank you 🪚
Please put some pir board offcuts on to your overhead garage door - save the chrome dome 😊
I was thinking about that area the other day I thought maybe some of it of the rubber mat flooring
I was thinking the samething, several times i thought he might thump his head!
@@andyetheridge yes, we are all waiting for that 😆😆😆
You guys gonna jinx me now I gotta do something about that 🤣😂
Thanks!
Thank you Jamie, you didn’t have to mate but appreciate the gesture 👍🏻👊🏻💙
The sender unit job helped me big time ,cheers!
When's the next van vi dropping?
I'm doing 2 at the same time 😂😂 it's a killer
Glad it helped mate 👍🏻 next vid is out today it’s been a manic couple of weeks but will have more time available from now on to get some more detailed vids done
Excellent work 👍👍👍🏴🇨🇦🇬🇧
Cheers bud 👊🏻
Brilliant job lovely couple and new Apprentice😅
Thank you! 😃 she’s done a great job
A great job it looks great the back off the shower looks good Charlotte can't wait to see the finish
Charl did a great job and loves getting stuck in, not long now and a full van tour can happen 👊🏻
Brilliant Stu... proper craftsman 👍
Thanks Paul 👊🏻
Your motoring now stu,Lovely work.
Thanks mate, can definetly see the light at the end of the tunnel 👊🏻
Great video stu 👍 . And congratulations on securing your 2nd van 👏
Thanks mate, also secured the third and the fourth 👍🏻👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions I'm not surprised you got more van orders stu your work is such a high quality
Quality big man as usual wish you all the best with your new venture 🫡
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Many thanks
Your welcome 👍🏻
Strangely, I'm a little gutted this build is coming to an end.
Looking forward to the next.
Sponsored video? Next van on its way from a customer? The business is growing quickly. Heartfelt congratulations to you both. 👍🏻🤟🏼
Thank you very much, I know what you mean, end times for this van came around quickly 🪚
Van is looking really smart guys 👌🏻
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Good job Stu. Vans looking good.
Cheers mate 👊🏻
❤still dreaming, but no chance of getting a home build registered in spain, so will have to buy a factory made one😭
They got some funny ole rules down there don’t they 💙
Looking good Stu great job 👏👍
Thanks Mark, not long now and it will be on the road 🚐
Fair play that’s looking very smart, nice job 😎👍🏻
Thanks Ian, I’m looking forward to seeing this fully completed now 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions Hope it sells soon for you 😎👍🏻
Loving this channel guys😂
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Fantastic job 😃
Thank you Lorraine 💙
Maybe add an external intake vent for your diesel heater under seat volume? Did you fit a ‘quiet’ diesel heater fuel pump? Remember to add proper gas drop vents from the proper gas locker and under the cooker cupboard. Not just drill some holes, but good bug free drop vents.
Hi mate, I’ve got 4 gas drop vents to fit, two under the bench seat, one in the gas locker and one in the garage 👍🏻 this pump seems a bit noisy to me so I’m going to re position it next time I’m under there
The Green fuel pipe that’s supplied with a lot of these Heaters is prone to fail. Well documented on You Tube and FB. Not suggesting you’ll experience similar issues but it may be worth buying genuine fuel pipe for future builds. Not expensive but could in the long term have you a lot of potential problems
Hi mate, I’ve got the white nylon piping here but this pipe is thicker than what you normally get with the Chinese diesel heaters and the one in my workshop has been mint with it, fingers crossed 🤞🏻 so far so good. I’ve tested the one in the van several times now too 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions they must have upgraded the pipe, hopefully the issues people have had will now cease
I can’t talk for the other brands but hcalory pipe is definetly a better quality pipe than others I’ve seen 👍🏻
That carpet cutter was fantastic - what's the name and how much where'd u get it from - I love it 😍
The access to pipes (and everything) a good motto I always use is "Access All Areas, at All Times" because sooner or later someone will need to 'get there' 👍👍💯💯
Great video and tips ✔✔
Thank you Joline, here’s the link, they saved me so much time and they are cordless amzn.to/3rz1w35
Is the van sold? Great vids and gr8 work carefully thought through.
Not yet mate, thank you 👊🏻
Another great video have subbed 👍👍
Thanks Stephen 👊🏻
so totally awesome! I hope that I can get my van to be even half that quality! 🙂 To speed up the process of (silicon) caulking (and save the cramping of your hand) - whether for the shower panels or the sikaflexing of windows - have you come across the drill-powered caulking gun attachments (eg made by Tivoly, or DeWalt)? Makes the whole process so much easier and speedier!
Will be same quality 👊🏻 yes I’ve tried one but wasn’t fussed on it, I like to feel the gun and control what is coming out
LOL, ta! Yep, I get that - I use the lowest revs possible on the drill when it matters to get the same effect.
Hi where do you get the carpets made for the front of your vans. Looks really good. Great show. 👍
The carpet is a pre fab one from Amazon mate 👍🏻
Afternoon. You mentioned that you got the van from the auction. Which auction did you used? Great vlogs keep them coming.
Thank you Sam, I got it through a friend who uses the traders auctions BCA, not available to non vehicle traders I’m afraid
@@VanologyConversions
Cheers thank you for the info.
Enjoying your build vids. You mention the crafter build. Can you put a link to that ?
Hi Chris, that was over on our other channel “The Rolling Rucks”, go back about 10 months and you’ll find it mate 👍🏻
Great stuff, cheers
It's really coming together and looks good, I'm surprised you haven't got a buyer for it. When we're in the market for one next year, we'll be in contact.
I’m sure when it is finished it will fly out 👍🏻 already booked up til next year too 👊🏻 be great to do one for you
@@VanologyConversions great news ✔👍
Looking great! As a carpenter, what do you think of dominos vs pocket screws in the furniture board? Also, does the glue grip the finish?
Dominos are good but I’d still want a mechanical fixing. We glue and screw with no problems 👍🏻🚐
Brilliant video, really enjoyed watching that. Been progressing daughter's relay tonight, got CCTV/ 4 cameras fitted so she stays safe.
Your diesel heater has got me thinking as I was going down the truma combi route for both heating and water, very pricey tho. Do you find it best to keep heat/ hot water systems separate?
Thanks, Rich.👍
Hi Rich there is a couple of pros in that if one fails the other doesn’t, easier fuel to get hold of and def much cheaper 👍🏻 I like the idea of cctv especially for the ladies 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions thanks for that. The CCTV is quite easy as they are nearly all 12v systems, just a bit of a battery drain but a good solar panel and battery gets them through the night. 😊
Every time I watch I’m engrossed with how you do it all and the tips you provide us. I am thinking of taking out the rear bench seats on my AT van that makes up a bed and getting a raised bed and having some lockers fitted underneath. What wood is best to do that sort of thing, don’t mind painting them so doesn’t have to be a wood finish? Any ideas please. Great vlog, looking forward to new van build
Thanks Tony, the first things you’d need to do is find a good anchor point for your bed frame. If your not worried about the finish then I would still use a light weight ply unfinished they are about £80 a board but well worth it 👍🏻
looking grt grt vids
Glad you like them! 👊🏻
Great videos guys. Can i ask what kind of shower tray you are using for this conversion ,size ,make etc. Currently looking for one for my boxer conversion. Keep up the good work 😊
Thanks mate, here’s a link to the tray bud www.showerstoyou.co.uk/ultra-pearlstone-700mm-square-shower-tray/
Looking good stu, cost will be interesting, see if you come in close to original budget........ Any thoughts on building some some of car port for the winter?
Thanks Kev, I have Gina over budget a little mostly down to it now having a shower and hot water system and under slung tanks. Will be £27k. I did think about it or even a unit possibly. For now this is working the workshop is pretty large 👍🏻
Just wondering why you didn't go for a combined water/heating system? I know Truma do one that's a bit pricey but the JP combi (Chinese) appear to have good reviews.
They do but also come with a £300+ postage cost which is a shame as I’d like to test one of those out. A diesel heater is just easy, cheap and efficient 👍🏻
The shower cladding, what make is it and where did you get it from. What did you use to glue it to the walls.
Hi Wayne, it’s from Wickes and we used solvent free adhesive 👍🏻
Which ones, the ones I found all say not suitable for showers.
Hi Stuart can I just ask about the portable diesel heater your using in your garage, do you think it'll be suitable/safe to use in a Motorhome? We don’t want a permanent one so thought this looks good. Thanks
No good for a Motorhome as the exhaust needs to be mounted outside. You need one like I fitted on the van 👍🏻
We thought that but cheers for the confirmation Stu 👍
What was your previous channel called with the crafter videos?
That was over on our main channel “The Rolling Rucks”, go back 10 months and you’ll find the crafter build I did 👍🏻
Van looks ace tried to order portable heater off amazon wont accept discount code
I’ll look into it and come back to you 👍🏻
I just tried and it does work, make sure it’s written cap sensitive 20Rolling
The promotional code you entered cannot be applied to your purchase. This is what I get is the code only through amazon not the company direct ?
Yes you have to purchase it through Amazon to be able to use the code hence why the link provided is an Amazon link 👍🏻
Electric scissors! 😁👍
What a time saver and a cool toy lol
@@VanologyConversions but I wanna know where u got it, how much, what's the name ... ❓❓
amzn.to/3rz1w35 💙
Have you got a buyer for this van and if so is it made to their spec?
Hi mate, no buyer yet 👍🏻
Hi I've put a 5kw heater in my van got 2x110 amp leisure batteries connected and diesel heater still says E1 battery power not enough need to start the van to get it going can you help ?
Hi Jack, what voltage are the batteries sitting at? Are they lithium or agm/lead?
Your heater should still run when the batteries get as low as 10 volts have you earthed it to the chassis and not the battery.
Do you get the vans fully habitation tested and up to date with UK and EU elec regs ?
The only certification it will need is electrical safety and gas safety, which it will come with both 👍🏻
I live in France and the regulations for converting a van into a camper van are overwhelming. Gas, water, electric and ventilation need to be checked. And if you add furniture, cupboards etc these have to be drawn up, for example dimensions from and above axles, how far from doors etc and submitted to DREAL for inspection and approval.
The bureaucracy paper trail is endless!
@@andyetheridge I'm glad I don't live there then, but there must be simply loads of vans that are not up to spec ... 🤔🤔
As it should be, you could be sleeping in a bomb! Correct wiring diameters, types, where the batteries are located v inverters etc, gas installations, burn speed of furniture and fittings should all be regulated and I expect will be soon.
@@andyetheridge even worse in spain,
Who's testing the electric before you sell the van
I’m a qualified electrician who can certify 👍🏻
Always get one cocky person don’t you mind your own business don’t knock a person down if you don’t know they back ground stop being a keyboard warrior & get on with your own life and business 👍😂😂
Looking amazing, well done both. I was stuck in some traffic yesterday, (bloody 20mph) and looked left, low and behold I saw you at the van looking very busy. 😊 Enjoying the series. 👍😊