Yes I didn’t consider that when I bought them, it’s just asked for the reg so hoping it has it now if now then I will try and mix the two together to make one good one 🤔
Ambient air temperature sensor information is used by the engine ECU and other systems within the vehicle. For example cold weather starting, increased idle speed. Some diesel engines don’t use glow plugs unless the ambient temperature is below 5 Celsius. The engine ECU also uses air intake temperature from the MAF sensor too so it can make fine adjustments to fuelling. It might seem a bit odd that the vehicle won’t perform DPF regens with a faulty or disconnected ambient temperature sensor but it’s true as the ECU does take into consideration this information. The heating and ventilation systems use ambient temperature sensor information too (some air conditioning systems won’t operate below-5 Celsius) The ambient temperature sensor is normally mounted behind the lower front grill but in this vans case, it’s mounted on the mirror.
Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed to all notifications. We've just bought a 2020 Peugeot Boxer exactly the same as this one. Not started the convertion yet but so pleased I found this channel before I started. Looks like I've got a binge watch session coming up. Thanks for all the great detailed information.
A great tip Stu. The lumpy bit sticking out opposite the sliding door at head level can be removed matey. Cleans up the lines when lining the van. 👍🏼🏴
Great video, looking forward to seeing the rest of the build.....just wondered what size van it is, looks like a L3H2? I see you can stand up in it, how tall are you? I'm looking at getting a L3H2 but with the floor and ceiling, being 6ft tall I doubt I would be able to stand up in it?
Thanks Dave. Yes it’s a L3H2, the internal height after floor and ceiling is installed is 6’ 1.5” and for the transverse bed we can get a full size 190cm mattress in 👊🏻
Looking forward to watching this series. Ive just got a 2015 relay. Solar on, windows in and sound deadening done. Onto my floor, insulation and first fix electrics in next few weeks. First time doing anything like this but its been fun so far.
Hey Stu I think you should have kept the old plywood just for being able to make templates from for the bac doors, walls, floor etc. To make to work easier for you Lisa UK xxxx
You can get single driver seat and base from Europe. Very cheap. Did this for my transporter. As there is an abundance of them and no one from uk seems to think all the single driving seats are our passenger side. 😊
@@VanologyConversions morning! We’re okay thanks, just a small blip with a heart problem for me but getting over that now 😮 🤦🏻♂️ I was wondering about the height of this van but see in the comments it’s a H2, we’d love to convert our own one day but feel that the H2 would be too low for me (6’1 tall). Do you think an H2 would be okay or maybe an H3? We’ve watched all the others in this series and it’s good to see Charlie getting her hands on the tools more now, she looks like she’s loving it.
She loves getting stuck in but tries to run before she can walk lol This van is a H2 and have 6’1.5” so you’d just get away with I mate. There is a way to gain an extra inch too so very doable 👍🏻
I put a 240v fridge in mine, thermostat has a feed from the leisure battery, then a feed from the stat. To an inverter via a relay. Which then powers the compressor. Works a treat. Got the larder fridge from Trago in Merthyr. About 5 amps a day consumption. So much cheaper than going for a 12v fridge.
Oh by the way, the fridge has been on continuously for about 4 weeks now. Just got a 95 ah agm plus 400watts solar on roof. Going for a fogstar battery
Hoping our wbay purchase door mirrors at £66 do the job for our long version mirrors smashed off on the Harlech road the other day. Will be drilling a hole if required for the temp sensor!
Have a look behind the panel just behind the drivers seat. You might have a “converters socket” that has a fused connector for the leisure battery dc to dc connection
I did see two 10mm cables coming off the battery today with a midi fuse each, would save me a job if that’s there, probably not knowing my luck though 🤣🎉
What a nice van, it looks brand new in the back when you took the ply off. Think you got a bargain there, always nice when there is no hidden surprises too isn’t it. Thanks for sharing your journey. All the best, David & Rachel 👍
Little tip buy genuine wling mirror not aftermarket reason being aftermarket do not come with outside temperature sensor which will stop DPD regeneration
Am impatiently waiting for new ones to arrive to check as ad didn’t say weather or not they have them. If not I’m going to try and use the original and new one to create one good one… maybe 👍🏻
Hello 👋 i watch your other channel so had to come over to this one as u might already know i keep ranting on about wanting a motor home or campervan 😂 but unfortunately just out of reach i keep trying to win one just not having the luck my car is almost ready for scrap yard as needs new ecu unit or repair cannot even afford that think the people see me coming who sold it me being disabled and not knowing about cars i fell hook and sinker oh well u don't need my negative rants 😂 but i still enjoy watching your other channel and sure going to love this one to as i really enjoy watching builds from start to finish so thanks i truly hope this channel is as successful as your other love to u all hugs to kiddies all the best for your and families future i hope schools get sorted to love to mrs beautiful family ❤❤❤❤
I’m sorry to hear about your troubles and hopefully that turns around for you soon. I’m sure one day you’ll get your van and be out enjoying the world. Appreciate your support on both the channels, Charls has one releasing shortly tonight 👍🏻💙
Make sure the wing mirrors are GENUINE ones with the external temperature sensor in place! If not, you will suffer DPF clogging as it won't regen without the sensor reading 👍👍
Hi, like following your channels. With regard to drivers seat, a van sales company I worked for found a local upholstery company. They would give him the complete seat, he would take off the cover, repair the foam, the unstitch the damaged panel(s), then replace with original style material. Alternatively get a brand new original seat cushion and replace, does mean some dismantling and rebuild of the seat. I worked mainly with Transits and complete new original pattern seat covers were available from Ford. Don't know about other van makers! All the best with your new venture for you and your family. John 😊
Defo Welsh ! Am I right ? I'm going thru your 7 vids (so far ...) and I see now your workshop is a garage at the side of your home and that's why it's not big enuf to take the van, as there is a limit on size of garages in homes ... I'm off to No 3 ... 👍👍👍✔
Yes I didn’t consider that when I bought them, it’s just asked for the reg so hoping it has it now if now then I will try and mix the two together to make one good one 🤔
You might want to check out the British Standards for the venting of gas bottle lockers. For two bottles you need a minimum of 10,000mm². In my conversion it was difficult to find clear space for that much. For a single bottle it's less demanding, but a single bottle is a nuisance when you run out. The good news is that oddly you only need to meet British Standards if the van is rented! You're allowed to sell one that doesn't meet the standard.
Cracking start mate👍🏼 were looking forward to see it progress. I’m on the No shower team.. one you can use outside sure, but personally I think it takes up too much space inside for something you use 5% of the time. Looks like a nice van for the money btw 👍🏼
I’ve driven over 100000 miles in my works boxer and other than a few work related scrapes it’s never let me down. It’s quite oil hungry but overall good as gold.
The hdi engine has done very well when put up against other engines in testing. I was told of one test where all the other engines had failed and they had to turn the hdi off as it just kept going
Personally I think the price you paid was very good, I paid well over that for my 2015 Relay in OCT 2022 with same mileage. Looking forward to the build and all the very best with everything 👍
Try buying some different type seats for your van not sure which one's but there are cheaper out there.Also would definitely go for the lowered seat base when we done ours fitted to normal seat base and even me at 5' 11" my feet were only just touching the floor so went for the lower base anyway good luck with build can't wait to see next vlog
I know it's too late for this build, but I would like to see a rear seat config, with a drop down bed. Two choices either a screw drive system or a belt system, the belt system can be bought off Alibaba (cheaper than buying it from a UK/US dealer. Thoughts? Surprised you went for gas as you are fitting lithium, thought you may have gone induction hob, air fryer instead of oven.
Make sure you get the mirror with temp sensor, otherwise you’ll have possible dpf issues, believe it or not! it relies on the sensor, otherwise it won’t self clean, least on the Fiat version anyway, thought I’d give you the heads up. Best of luck with the build 😊👍
@@VanologyConversions woohoo!! I think it’s so nice loads of other people also warned you. I think this will be a good series. Oh and maybe cut the front bench seat, it’s not that hard n you get to walk thru 👍 I even sold my cut down one when I could afford the single ✌️😊
Stu,I was wondering if you could use a drivers seat and modify it to fir the passenger side. And regarding the heating and hot water you can use a diesel heater to heat water.
Yes you can with a little modifying so now on the hunt for a drivers seat. I’ve tried a heat exchanger before without much luck but open to it if it’s got a good rep 👍🏻
make sure you have ordered genuine mirrors with the sensor for the engine pre installed (underside drivers mirror) , otherwise you will have engine issue.
@@VanologyConversions ruclips.net/video/EQq8t6jnvWE/видео.htmlsi=UyCuyXAUjSk_1ciZ this is the video of someone else spending thousands to fix a simple fault by not buying genuine parts.
I’m hoping to do my own van build at some point so really helpful video, thanks. I’m going to have a shower as I think it will be useful for wet coats as well as off-grid living. Im planning on a Chinese diesel heater as they have great reviews and are cheap. But I plan to use a heat exchanger on the front to provide hot water. Not too expensive. Anyway, just some thoughts and many thanks.
It sounds like you are well on the way for the new van conversion. Lots of stuff done already. I think I need an old man's step myself. torn acl and stage four arthritis in my right knee so its hampering me really getting out in Viv at the moment. I'm surprised you didnt keep the ply out of the van for future projects just in case, but I understand you didnt want the workshop becoming cluttered. Front seat wise, that was a hell of a lot of money to swap bench for single seat. deffo cheaper to get the swivel on the bench-more sitting room then. Looks like Vanology has deffo taken its first steps and just like I did with the original "rolling Rucks" and now The Rucks" I'll absolutely follow you from day one. Who knows, along the way I might get ideas to either revamp Viv or convert another one myself......or if I win lots of dosh get a guy called Stu at er.....Vanology to do one for me. At least I know I could trust you 100% to do a class job-unlike the wazzock that originally converted Viv... Anyhoo, loved the video. I loved your obvious enthusiasm for new venture ( though I know you've done vans before) and I wish you and the family massive success. Much respect- Kenny
@@VanologyConversions I been told I need knee replacement but big fat no on that. My cousin had theirs done. Biggest mistake ever. The op crippled her. I'll stick with a knee support and pain killers. If you ever decide to make those grandad stands, I'll Deffo buy one off you lol, much respect-Kenny
It works by increasing the density of the panel which reduces resonating sounds so only need to cover the centre of the panels, it’s also quite heavy stuff 👍🏻
Good luck with the business, biggest problem I have living in Bedford is lack of places to get upgrades like a couple of maxxfans, solar upgrades. Parts worth about £800 but Labour over £2,000😮
Hi have looked at Truma ttr2 hot water tank 5l ? Diesel heater can heat it up and has 240 volt 300 watt heater as well. Might be a cheaper way to heater hot water?? Dave and carol
Please sound deaden the roof I didn’t do it when i converted my Citroen relay if you happen to park under a tree when it’s raining the noise from the rain drops is crazy and will wake you up at night just my experience if I could go back and do mine again it’s the one thing I would change 👍
I didn’t do it in my crafter and didn’t notice the difference then saying that I love the sound of rain on the roof, I find it somewhat therapeutic. I’ll try it in this one and report if I think it makes a difference 👍🏻
one thig to be carful of some have a air temp sensor in the driver side mirror if not in it you will have no temp showing on the dash. also will bring up dash light and dpf will not work as it should.
Can you buy a swivel for the double front seat? I looked for weeks and then gave up. I saw them for the Sprinter only. If anyone knows where they can be bought please let me know.
@@VanologyConversions I’m really not sure, cheap coz I need it gone, the only problem is that I live near Oxford and I wouldn’t know how to take it out..
Driver mirror has a temp sensor underneath ..... make sure its fitted ... cos if not ..its needed for calculating ambient pressure for the dpf ...... some cheap mirrors don't have this sensor 😂...... no sensor means van dpf won't regen😮😅😅😅😅
Looking forward to seeing the build Stu .. instead of putting in the water heater for a shower .. put a portable shower hose which you drop one end in a bucket of warm water . Charge up on usb . They work great . Lots of people use them . That way they can shower outside as well .. clean the kids n dogs before they go inside .. good luck mate . 👍
I need it so I can tax and insure it :( All our vans will have lithium in them, they’ve come down so much in price and offer so much more than their predecessors it’s hard not to use them 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions I thought so too, but no. It will consistently take you down country lanes, when decent A Roads are available, no live feed for traffic or accidents, and it's very expensive to update, so it recognises new roads. And turns and motorway junctions arrive a lot quicker than is safe, if you're unaware of where you are. Stick to your phone is my recommendation.
make sure you use an oem wing mirror, it has the temp sensor in and if the replacement doesn't have it you will have dpf issues later
Yes I didn’t consider that when I bought them, it’s just asked for the reg so hoping it has it now if now then I will try and mix the two together to make one good one 🤔
Can you please elaborate on the temp sensor in wing mirror how on earth has that got anything to do with the dpf
I have read that it uses the temperature to decide when the regen kicks in, if you can see the temperature on the dash, it's working
Ambient air temperature sensor information is used by the engine ECU and other systems within the vehicle. For example cold weather starting, increased idle speed. Some diesel engines don’t use glow plugs unless the ambient temperature is below 5 Celsius. The engine ECU also uses air intake temperature from the MAF sensor too so it can make fine adjustments to fuelling.
It might seem a bit odd that the vehicle won’t perform DPF regens with a faulty or disconnected ambient temperature sensor but it’s true as the ECU does take into consideration this information.
The heating and ventilation systems use ambient temperature sensor information too (some air conditioning systems won’t operate below-5 Celsius)
The ambient temperature sensor is normally mounted behind the lower front grill but in this vans case, it’s mounted on the mirror.
I just said the same thing lol
Canadian following. We're neck and neck and anything I can learn from you is so valuable right now. Thank you!
Are we racing, I love a race 🤣 if you need any specific advice you can message me via our Facebook ebook page 👍🏻
Great start to the Show 😃
Don't forget captains chairs have to have both armrests 🙏
Now your complicating it 🤣 have you seen the prices on those 👀
@@VanologyConversions no second hand from coach vans 😞 good luck anyway. Whatever you do. It will be great ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My favourite van to convert.
I’m really enjoying this one so far, the width higher up in the van just opens it up 👍🏻
Just found your channel. Liked and subscribed to all notifications. We've just bought a 2020 Peugeot Boxer exactly the same as this one. Not started the convertion yet but so pleased I found this channel before I started. Looks like I've got a binge watch session coming up. Thanks for all the great detailed information.
Thanks John and welcome to the channel, glad it will help you with your build and if you need any specific help feel free to contact us 👊🏻
A great tip Stu. The lumpy bit sticking out opposite the sliding door at head level can be removed matey. Cleans up the lines when lining the van. 👍🏼🏴
Cheers Steve, took that off yesterday. Had to be careful not to push too hard on the drill and hit the outer skin
Yeah can be scary. Looking forward to seeing the build series matey 👍🏼👌🏽
Just fitted diesel heater and bobill water heater very pleased with it..
Nice one, hope it serves you well 👍🏻
Cracking video great talk through
Thanks Richard 👊🏻
Great video, looking forward to seeing the rest of the build.....just wondered what size van it is, looks like a L3H2? I see you can stand up in it, how tall are you? I'm looking at getting a L3H2 but with the floor and ceiling, being 6ft tall I doubt I would be able to stand up in it?
Thanks Dave. Yes it’s a L3H2, the internal height after floor and ceiling is installed is 6’ 1.5” and for the transverse bed we can get a full size 190cm mattress in 👊🏻
I put 2x Merc A class seats onto cta swivels. Bought for £300 Sold drivers seat for £150 and a single passenger for £300.
Smart, thankfully I’ve managed to secure a single seat 👍🏻
Great start mate to a vantastic van .....
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Cracking job pal enjoying this build 👍
Thank you mate 👊🏻
Great start Stu looking forward to seeing the journey.👍
Thanks mate 👍🏻
This was really interesting... Thanks for showing us 👍
Thank you, your welcome 💙
You don’t hang about do you! Great progress, looking forward to seeing it come together!
When I get started I tunnel vision until it’s finished, aiming to convert this in 4 weeks 👊🏻
Great video , we were glued to it , 👍👍
Thanks Guys, it’s gonna be an exciting build, can’t wait. Only problem is the wife makes me take days off 🤣
Splendid show, squire and good luck with it! 👌🏻
A mate's just hot hold of a 2004 with 100k + and the conversion is seriously Halloween scary.....
Thank you, it a lot of work but with some patience and research anyone can do it 👊🏻
Looking forward to watching this series. Ive just got a 2015 relay. Solar on, windows in and sound deadening done. Onto my floor, insulation and first fix electrics in next few weeks. First time doing anything like this but its been fun so far.
Your doing great so far, if it helps you in any way then great stuff 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions the van conversion bible has been helpful too. Alongside all the RUclips stuff
Hey Stu
I think you should have kept the old plywood just for being able to make templates from for the bac doors, walls, floor etc. To make to work easier for you
Lisa UK xxxx
Normally I do but the doors are having full cards, I did keep the floor ones though as they will make life a lot easier 👍🏻
Best of luck with your new business. Love the name. Vanology is a definite watch for me as with The Rucks channel. 🎉🎉🎉😅😅😅
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Yay. Excited for this 👍
Thank you 💙 can’t wait to really get going on it 👍🏻
You can get single driver seat and base from Europe. Very cheap. Did this for my transporter. As there is an abundance of them and no one from uk seems to think all the single driving seats are our passenger side. 😊
I did check some of these out but the shipping costs were what killed that option 👍🏻
Ye. I thought that. But purchased 6 of um went in me van b4 conversation. Kept 1 sold the rest for 400 each. At the time I only pain 90 euro each.
I like it 👊🏻
Brilliant video thanks 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Paul 👊🏻
A great video here mate, really enjoying watching your content 🤙🏻🍊
Thanks Nemo, let’s hope I can keep them that way 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions I’m sure you will bud 🤙🏻🍊
Nice start Stu. We saw Paul at Shepton Mallet, nice guy and nice van.
Cheers. Andy.
Morning Andy, he’s alright isn’t he 🤣 Hope your both well mate
@@VanologyConversions morning!
We’re okay thanks, just a small blip with a heart problem for me but getting over that now 😮 🤦🏻♂️ I was wondering about the height of this van but see in the comments it’s a H2, we’d love to convert our own one day but feel that the H2 would be too low for me (6’1 tall). Do you think an H2 would be okay or maybe an H3? We’ve watched all the others in this series and it’s good to see Charlie getting her hands on the tools more now, she looks like she’s loving it.
She loves getting stuck in but tries to run before she can walk lol
This van is a H2 and have 6’1.5” so you’d just get away with I mate. There is a way to gain an extra inch too so very doable 👍🏻
I put a 240v fridge in mine, thermostat has a feed from the leisure battery, then a feed from the stat. To an inverter via a relay. Which then powers the compressor. Works a treat. Got the larder fridge from Trago in Merthyr. About 5 amps a day consumption. So much cheaper than going for a 12v fridge.
Oh by the way, the fridge has been on continuously for about 4 weeks now. Just got a 95 ah agm plus 400watts solar on roof.
Going for a fogstar battery
Nice little fridge hack 👊🏻 you won’t look back after having the fogstar. I have a discount code for you RUCKS23 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions cheers stu. Kidwelly here buddy.
@@VanologyConversions
We are running the renogy 50 amp dc to dc charger with mppt. Very clever bit of kit
Saved me £41 on the Battery❤
Great video 🎉, clean looking van - maybe I should give BCA a look as I am struggling to find anything like that for that price 😳
We seen quite a few crackers on there so if you got access to it a much better buying platform and cuts out the middle man 👍🏻
Hoping our wbay purchase door mirrors at £66 do the job for our long version mirrors smashed off on the Harlech road the other day. Will be drilling a hole if required for the temp sensor!
Fingers crossed it got the sensor in as a retro fit didn’t look like it was going to be an easy job 👍🏻
Look forward to watching the transformation.
Thank you 👍🏻
So pleased for you guys, you totally deserve it and all the best with your new business. I’m sure it’s going to be successful 🎉
Thank you Richard appreciate it 👊🏻
Nice little vlog buddy but now I'm leaving you to go off to back of beyond for a week ,but don't worry I'll have a drink for you ❤😂
Thanks Jim, enjoy mate you got the weather for it 👍🏻
well done Stu, a cracking van at a cracking price. Looking forward to the build, you will do a brilliant job. Bet you sell it b/4 its finished.
Thanks Michael, hopefully it does 👍🏻
Have a look behind the panel just behind the drivers seat. You might have a “converters socket” that has a fused connector for the leisure battery dc to dc connection
I did see two 10mm cables coming off the battery today with a midi fuse each, would save me a job if that’s there, probably not knowing my luck though 🤣🎉
We have a sky light going spare if you want it, we had air con fitted on our Carthago so its in the loft gathering dust
Thank you Kerry I appreciate it 💙 I found a great deal on maxxair sky lights already 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions can you let me have the company name for the glass as hubby is replacing a window on our T6
Sure it’s leisure vehicle windows 👍🏻
Good luck with this new project ❤ …. Look forward to seeing this progress ! ……..One day !! 👍✅….i will have a vanology build 🎉
Haha thanks Steve, always here 👍🏻
What a nice van, it looks brand new in the back when you took the ply off. Think you got a bargain there, always nice when there is no hidden surprises too isn’t it.
Thanks for sharing your journey.
All the best, David & Rachel 👍
Looking on wondering why I paid over double for my second hand VW. Is a bargain.
I got lucky with the van and it’s price 👊🏻
use hot water for bumper, love to know if you can get a one seat for passenger , are you putting up solar on top first so the wiring is covered in,
This van is now completed mate, we got 175w of solar up top, the boiled water worked a treat too 👍🏻
Nice van stu looking forward to the journey
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Looks great looking forward to watching the build
Thanks Kevin 👍🏻
Great start stu looking forward to this build
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Great video. Looking forward to the conversion.
Thanks Simon 👍🏻
Little tip buy genuine wling mirror not aftermarket reason being aftermarket do not come with outside temperature sensor which will stop DPD regeneration
Am impatiently waiting for new ones to arrive to check as ad didn’t say weather or not they have them. If not I’m going to try and use the original and new one to create one good one… maybe 👍🏻
Looking forward to the next one stu well done 👍
Thanks Stu 👊🏻
Hello 👋 i watch your other channel so had to come over to this one as u might already know i keep ranting on about wanting a motor home or campervan 😂 but unfortunately just out of reach i keep trying to win one just not having the luck my car is almost ready for scrap yard as needs new ecu unit or repair cannot even afford that think the people see me coming who sold it me being disabled and not knowing about cars i fell hook and sinker oh well u don't need my negative rants 😂 but i still enjoy watching your other channel and sure going to love this one to as i really enjoy watching builds from start to finish so thanks i truly hope this channel is as successful as your other love to u all hugs to kiddies all the best for your and families future i hope schools get sorted to love to mrs beautiful family ❤❤❤❤
I’m sorry to hear about your troubles and hopefully that turns around for you soon. I’m sure one day you’ll get your van and be out enjoying the world. Appreciate your support on both the channels, Charls has one releasing shortly tonight 👍🏻💙
@@VanologyConversions your very welcome thanks maybe one day if a good win comes how way I'm 50 now so time is ticking for me 😂
Fab video & looking forward to see rest of the build. Very clean van for age. Been looked after 👍
Thanks David, we were lucky the van is in really good condition, a few age related marks but mechanically awesome 👊🏻
Look at Bobil for hot water and heating.......
Can’t do it 😣
Wow, so excited for you guys. We are based near Lampeter/Tregaron. Know who we will be contacting for a van !
Thanks guys 👍🏻
Van looks really tidy, good luck looking forward to watching it develop
Thanks Mark 👍🏻
Make sure the wing mirrors are GENUINE ones with the external temperature sensor in place! If not, you will suffer DPF clogging as it won't regen without the sensor reading 👍👍
I got my fingers crossed the ones I’ve ordered have it as the ad doesn’t say 🤞🏻
Hi, like following your channels. With regard to drivers seat, a van sales company I worked for found a local upholstery company. They would give him the complete seat, he would take off the cover, repair the foam, the unstitch the damaged panel(s), then replace with original style material. Alternatively get a brand new original seat cushion and replace, does mean some dismantling and rebuild of the seat. I worked mainly with Transits and complete new original pattern seat covers were available from Ford. Don't know about other van makers!
All the best with your new venture for you and your family. John 😊
I did try one local vehicle seat repairer and they said couldn’t be done so I kinda wrote that off, I’ll try one more and see what they say 👍🏻
Good luck Stu 👍you come across very professional and knowledgeable all the best
Thanks Helen appreciate it 💙
Nice work .. 👏
Thanks Dave 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions 👍
put night heater under dirvers seat.
I’ve heard of issues with the heaters over heating in this spot because of lack of air space around it 🤷🏻♂️
Defo Welsh ! Am I right ?
I'm going thru your 7 vids (so far ...) and I see now your workshop is a garage at the side of your home and that's why it's not big enuf to take the van, as there is a limit on size of garages in homes ...
I'm off to No 3 ... 👍👍👍✔
Yes my workshop is my garage at home, if the business does well I’ll love to a unit but for now it’s doing me alright ya know 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions yes - plus and minus for getting a workshop ... travel to work, expense, rates, not having somebody to clean up ‼️‼️ 😆😆 - Jo
Great new channel 🎉
Thanks Lee let’s hope it stays that way 🤣
@@VanologyConversions will do like other channel it’s great 👍
It's a bit hard to believe but at that mileage and year and less than 9k that's a good start
It’s the best van we could find and we looked at a lot of vans. To top it off it really does drive mint which was more important to me 👍🏻
Make sure the driver mirror as the temperature sensor in the new one as it will mess up you DPF !!
Yes I didn’t consider that when I bought them, it’s just asked for the reg so hoping it has it now if now then I will try and mix the two together to make one good one 🤔
You might want to check out the British Standards for the venting of gas bottle lockers. For two bottles you need a minimum of 10,000mm². In my conversion it was difficult to find clear space for that much. For a single bottle it's less demanding, but a single bottle is a nuisance when you run out. The good news is that oddly you only need to meet British Standards if the van is rented! You're allowed to sell one that doesn't meet the standard.
I’m only putting in single gas lockers 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions That avoids the problem. 🙂
Cracking start mate👍🏼 were looking forward to see it progress.
I’m on the No shower team.. one you can use outside sure, but personally I think it takes up too much space inside for something you use 5% of the time.
Looks like a nice van for the money btw 👍🏼
Thanks mate, got lucky with the van but was determined to start it with a good van 👊🏻
Little tip, behind the bumper is a crash bar, depending how hard the van hit you could of damaged the crash bar and they’re very expensive, £400 +
Thankfully was just the corner of the quarter panel, I took the wheel arch panel off to get behind so all good 👍🏻
I’ve driven over 100000 miles in my works boxer and other than a few work related scrapes it’s never let me down. It’s quite oil hungry but overall good as gold.
The hdi engine has done very well when put up against other engines in testing. I was told of one test where all the other engines had failed and they had to turn the hdi off as it just kept going
@@VanologyConversions I believe that youve chosen wisely. I had the choice between the Peugeot and Ford I chose the boxer and was so glad I did.
Great vid! Have you thought about selling the bits off that you strip, like the bulk head? Would help to keep costs down a little bit.
I did but didn’t want them hanging around so listed them for free and they went same day lol
You can fit a drivers seat on passenger side , there are videos on here explaining the process
My research yesterday actually led me down this route now on the hunt for a drivers seat 👊🏻
Personally I think the price you paid was very good, I paid well over that for my 2015 Relay in OCT 2022 with same mileage.
Looking forward to the build and all the very best with everything 👍
Thank you, I got really lucky with this van 👍🏻
Try buying some different type seats for your van not sure which one's but there are cheaper out there.Also would definitely go for the lowered seat base when we done ours fitted to normal seat base and even me at
5' 11" my feet were only just touching the floor so went for the lower base anyway good luck with build can't wait to see next vlog
Hadn’t thought of that but will take a look, thank you 👍🏻
Great work , looking forward to the build 😎👍
Thank you and welcome 👍🏻
I know it's too late for this build, but I would like to see a rear seat config, with a drop down bed. Two choices either a screw drive system or a belt system, the belt system can be bought off Alibaba (cheaper than buying it from a UK/US dealer. Thoughts? Surprised you went for gas as you are fitting lithium, thought you may have gone induction hob, air fryer instead of oven.
I’d love to do one of these too, for budget van May bump the price up a bit too much 👍🏻
Make sure you get the mirror with temp sensor, otherwise you’ll have possible dpf issues, believe it or not! it relies on the sensor, otherwise it won’t self clean, least on the Fiat version anyway, thought I’d give you the heads up.
Best of luck with the build 😊👍
Yes I didn’t know this when I ordered them and can’t tell if the new one has it or not so am impatiently waiting for delivery lol 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions 🤞
It has the sensor 🎉😂
@@VanologyConversions woohoo!! I think it’s so nice loads of other people also warned you. I think this will be a good series.
Oh and maybe cut the front bench seat, it’s not that hard n you get to walk thru 👍 I even sold my cut down one when I could afford the single ✌️😊
Re front seat repair . .try jack Smith car trimmer swansea .he's good
Thanks Paul, I’ll send him a message 👍🏻
Hi I missed where the windows are from they look great.
We get the motorhome windows from Cheshire vehicle windows 👊🏻🚐
@@VanologyConversions thank you so much.
Stu,I was wondering if you could use a drivers seat and modify it to fir the passenger side.
And regarding the heating and hot water you can use a diesel heater to heat water.
Yes you can with a little modifying so now on the hunt for a drivers seat. I’ve tried a heat exchanger before without much luck but open to it if it’s got a good rep 👍🏻
make sure you have ordered genuine mirrors with the sensor for the engine pre installed (underside drivers mirror) , otherwise you will have engine issue.
Yes didn’t know about this :( hopefully the new ones have it, if not I’ll try and make one good one out of the two 🤣
@@VanologyConversions ruclips.net/video/EQq8t6jnvWE/видео.htmlsi=UyCuyXAUjSk_1ciZ this is the video of someone else spending thousands to fix a simple fault by not buying genuine parts.
Thankfully the one I ordered was correct 👍🏻
I’m hoping to do my own van build at some point so really helpful video, thanks. I’m going to have a shower as I think it will be useful for wet coats as well as off-grid living. Im planning on a Chinese diesel heater as they have great reviews and are cheap. But I plan to use a heat exchanger on the front to provide hot water. Not too expensive. Anyway, just some thoughts and many thanks.
Good luck with your build when you get going bud, we tried a heat exchanger before and didn’t have much luck with it 👍🏻
It sounds like you are well on the way for the new van conversion. Lots of stuff done already. I think I need an old man's step myself. torn acl and stage four arthritis in my right knee so its hampering me really getting out in Viv at the moment. I'm surprised you didnt keep the ply out of the van for future projects just in case, but I understand you didnt want the workshop becoming cluttered. Front seat wise, that was a hell of a lot of money to swap bench for single seat. deffo cheaper to get the swivel on the bench-more sitting room then.
Looks like Vanology has deffo taken its first steps and just like I did with the original "rolling Rucks" and now The Rucks" I'll absolutely follow you from day one. Who knows, along the way I might get ideas to either revamp Viv or convert another one myself......or if I win lots of dosh get a guy called Stu at er.....Vanology to do one for me. At least I know I could trust you 100% to do a class job-unlike the wazzock that originally converted Viv... Anyhoo, loved the video. I loved your obvious enthusiasm for new venture ( though I know you've done vans before) and I wish you and the family massive success. Much respect- Kenny
It’s my left knee that gives me grief has done for years now, probably should get it checked out but I’m in denial 🤣😂 Vivi is a great van now mate 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions I been told I need knee replacement but big fat no on that. My cousin had theirs done. Biggest mistake ever. The op crippled her. I'll stick with a knee support and pain killers. If you ever decide to make those grandad stands, I'll Deffo buy one off you lol, much respect-Kenny
Maybe something I can build when I retire 🤣
Great video hope it all works out for you 😊
Thank you Jane 💙
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Stu why is it that when you put the sound deadening stuff on the walls it's only a square and not cover the whole panel?
It works by increasing the density of the panel which reduces resonating sounds so only need to cover the centre of the panels, it’s also quite heavy stuff 👍🏻
Good luck with the business, biggest problem I have living in Bedford is lack of places to get upgrades like a couple of maxxfans, solar upgrades. Parts worth about £800 but Labour over £2,000😮
If your ever down south wales, give me a shout I’ll do them for you, emails in description mate 👍🏻
Pour boiling water on the dented bumper it will pop back out with a bit of pressure from behind the dent
Already got that bad boy out 👊🏻
Hi have looked at Truma ttr2 hot water tank 5l ? Diesel heater can heat it up and has 240 volt 300 watt heater as well. Might be a cheaper way to heater hot water??
Dave and carol
I did come across this one and the price point wasn’t too bad on it either 👍🏻
there is a you tube vid of a guy converting double seat to single? good luck. Colin.
I’ll have to check that out, can’t imagine it being pretty but worth a look 👍🏻
Please sound deaden the roof I didn’t do it when i converted my Citroen relay if you happen to park under a tree when it’s raining the noise from the rain drops is crazy and will wake you up at night just my experience if I could go back and do mine again it’s the one thing I would change 👍
I didn’t do it in my crafter and didn’t notice the difference then saying that I love the sound of rain on the roof, I find it somewhat therapeutic. I’ll try it in this one and report if I think it makes a difference 👍🏻
I’m with you richard on that one 🫨
one thig to be carful of some have a air temp sensor in the driver side mirror if not in it you will have no temp showing on the dash.
also will bring up dash light and dpf will not work as it should.
Yea didn’t know that and not sure if it is on the new one, if not I’ll try and combine the old and new one to make a good one 👍🏻
some of the cheap ones don't have it small hole at the base of the mirror it protrudes just a bit.
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Sell the drivers seat
Source a single base and fit aftermarket single seats onto CTA swivels
Thanks for the advice appreciate it, I think I’m gonna try a drivers seat and adjust it somewhat
I checked out BCA & it's only for trade buyers
Yes it is, I have a contact that sorted it for me. Have you got any mates with access?
@@VanologyConversions not that I know off
Can you buy a swivel for the double front seat? I looked for weeks and then gave up. I saw them for the Sprinter only. If anyone knows where they can be bought please let me know.
I had a quick look but then examined the frame of the double and couldn’t see how it could be done so I’ve opted to swap it for a single seat 👍🏻
I have a Webasto combi diesel heater kit (everything included) for sale that I have just removed from a 2022 camper if you’re interested.
Cheers Paul, Legend 👊🏻
I have a Truma combi boiler 4e thats 12 months old for sale...
How much do you want for it bud? 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions I’m really not sure, cheap coz I need it gone, the only problem is that I live near Oxford and I wouldn’t know how to take it out..
Send me an email mate my email address is in the description or send us a message on Facebook, page is Vanology Conversions 👍🏻
Driver mirror has a temp sensor underneath ..... make sure its fitted ... cos if not ..its needed for calculating ambient pressure for the dpf ...... some cheap mirrors don't have this sensor 😂...... no sensor means van dpf won't regen😮😅😅😅😅
Yea didn’t know this at the time of ordering but luckily it has the sensor in it 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions cool 😎 .... seen them delivered with no sensor..... causes all sorts of mayhem if you don't know 🤣🤣
is getting a sliding door with a window in it from a scrap yard an option?
I have rung my local scrappy but they don’t have any at the moment 👍🏻
Hi would people want to buy it if drivers seat was on the other side ? Loving your new channel stu xx
It’s basically a single seat I just have to move the seat belt catch to the other side
@@VanologyConversions oh sorry you can tell I know nothing about van building lol I'm sure it will look great
Is it a l4h2 or a l3h2 van? Cheers looking forward to the build
Hi John it’s an L3H2 👍🏻 thank you
Is this a L3 H2?
Yes it is mate 👍🏻🚐
Do you change the van to a campervan on the v5?
We don’t but the customer can if they meet all the requirements by the dvsa 🚐
Well done Stu, I'm sure it's going to be a cracking van in the end. Have you got a price in mind yet ?
Hi Guyd, thank you 💙 a bit early to tell but I think we will be around the £23k to £24k range X
That sounds a great price 💕
bmw 1 series front seats are a straight fit and are way cheaper than the pergeot singles
Don’t know that thank you, I think I’ve just secured a single seat for her 👍🏻
Looking forward to seeing the build Stu .. instead of putting in the water heater for a shower .. put a portable shower hose which you drop one end in a bucket of warm water . Charge up on usb . They work great . Lots of people use them . That way they can shower outside as well .. clean the kids n dogs before they go inside .. good luck mate . 👍
Thanks mate I’m gonna look into these 👍🏻
@VanologyConversions even in Norway they only cost £25 . Useful .
Is thus van sold please?
No mate
Can you message me the price of the van would like to do some extra things on it
Hi Doc, I have no contact details for you. My email is info@vanologyconversions.co.uk
I wouldn't send for the logbook, save adding another owner on it...... also to keep costs down go AGM for your battery
I need it so I can tax and insure it :( All our vans will have lithium in them, they’ve come down so much in price and offer so much more than their predecessors it’s hard not to use them 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions cool 😎
When’s the next video?
Sunday morning mate, am gonna try two a week but this week been a busy one making the most of the dry weather and cutting holes in the van 👍🏻
The Boxer is a quality van and no mistake, just don't rely on the built in SatNav. The worst I've ever used.
To be fair I’ve only driven it once and was mostly motorway miles, I thought as a TomTom would be decent 🤔
@@VanologyConversions I thought so too, but no. It will consistently take you down country lanes, when decent A Roads are available, no live feed for traffic or accidents, and it's very expensive to update, so it recognises new roads. And turns and motorway junctions arrive a lot quicker than is safe, if you're unaware of where you are. Stick to your phone is my recommendation.
That’s not very good is it, if the budget allows I may upgrade it to have apple play/android auto