No need to lower the bed, build a storage bench step. You'll appreciate the extra storage in the long term for a bike and stuff, portable shower tray, full length jacket hangers
It's not too high.. it's the perfect compromise between storage space and height. There are some campervans with much higher beds. Also it's the strongest mounting point.
I did exactly that, bench seat with removable base. Got my whole electrical set up in there, batteries, inverter, controllers, charger,fuse box the lot. Also a great way to run cable from one side to the other. Gives massive garage space under bed.
The issue isn’t getting in and out of it though mate. I’ll be having a bench seat that could be used as a step. The issue is my storage and cinema idea above the bed won’t work. Plus less head room. But the main issue is not seeing out of the windows when sat up in bed. I don’t really need a big garage area
Following our chat we had over the weekend, I called A-Plan insurance today on the number you have provided in the description. I can confirm that they seemed thorough AND refreshing to deal with. They asked who I had heard of them through to which I mentioned you and got my 10% discount. I feel I now have the correct cover for my van conversion. I was very happy with the price too!
Yeah I’m well glad I went with them. My last van was just insured as a regular panel van and this one is insured at a much higher value because of the conversion but the insurance was the same price!
That was epic content. As much as i enjoy seeing van builds and drone shots of beautiful places, you just cant beat seeing a great guy having a laugh with some lovely people.
Van is coming along nice and nice little tip about the wood batten along the frame work to try and reduce condensation. Great vlog and funny as usual, Thank you 😀👍
Hello from Shelby, North Carolina. You are a hoot!!! Really enjoying your video. Best bed build that I have seen. Going to do my bed the exact same way. You are a genius!! Love your humor. You made my day.
Built a nice bed there. Might work to get a step for the bed, a step that doubles as something else you need. Go Bob Ross and call it a happy accident, make something good out of it. Looked like a good event there too. Good luck finishing the motor.
Hello Adz very funny Vlog 😂😂 loved the bed ! Was extremely jealous of your heated mattress topper but the fact that you feel you have constantly wet yourself was a little disconcerting 😂😂😂 loved the extra 10 mins well worth adding them even though it was random that’s what these shows are, random but so much fun!! Gutted we weren’t there to join in the randomness !! 🤣 Debs and Mark xx
I'm not one to normally comment on videos, but I have to say after binge watching your channel as far as van life channels go.. You Are The One! Also.. You never said what brand those over sized water jackets were, so please can you let us know? Keep up the great work and really looking forward to seeing more of the Pigeon build.
Thank you! It’s appreciated! The jacket is by a company called two bare feet but there’s loads of brands that do them now. There were a lot of people wearing that type of jacket there!
Another great funny video man! If I was your mate you'd be making me laugh all the time 😂 I'm looking forward to the sounds of your future trips you have planned too, can't wait to see those!
Great channel Adz. Absolute stitches watch you host for your guests. Watched it several times cause its just so funny. Great people to enjoy company with
Put a cabinet to the door opening side of the van , you can use this to store a small fridge, , BUT underneath that fridge you can have a pull out section that’s solid and this can be used as a step to get up on the bed. This can also be done with the storage area underneath the bed, on floor level, THEN you can use the space directly underneath the bed to insert a length of plywood from one side to the other, put this wood on heavy duty runners and this is is your new space-saving table. Don’t forget to put a locking mechanism on these to stop them from sliding out while travelling. (P.S. I actually don’t have my campervan yet but am studying every vlog and video on RUclips to learn as much as I can).
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ve had my layout in mind for a long time already though :) the fridge will be elsewhere, but also the bench seat will be used as a step. But yeah I’ve seen people using heavy duty drawer runners for tables, seats and steps etc
Mate! MevI giving head to the Hovis gave me belly pain laughs!!😂 I’m stealing that idea flipping the brackets too if I go with the skorva beams. I’ve not seen that either so the Pigeon might actually be first🥇👍🏼 brilliant vid
@@Adz that whole scene was hilarious mate! Got me thinking of bread poker now! 🙈 “ Ill see your 2 slices of hovis and raise you some ham and cheese” ..winner gets their spoils toasted in the ridge 😂
Great video. As usual. I'm not sure you can do a bad one though. Between your looks and your personality, you're RUclips gold. 🤴 😂 See you in the next one.
I put my bed even higher, have the wooden beam like you, and then another pice of wood that go up to each brackets. Mounted them upside down like you did. I fixed the metal beams from IKEA with L brackets, screwed. In front of the bed I have a seating area that I can step on to get up in the bed.
My issue isn’t with getting in and out of the bed though mate, because I’m going to have a seat/step too. It’s just with the height of the bed compared to the windows because I want to be able to have a nice view whilst sat up in bed
Was there a dog event on at the same time? We compete and camp at the south of England show ground regularly. Last time we were there there was a massive camping thing on too.
@@Adz not good for looking out in the morning then? Would have thought it was great for opening the back doors for great views even if you are backed up to hedges. Personally I would attach a bed at ceiling height with a mechanism to raise or lower it. Massive flexibility and just so cool.
Hi mate hope your well and the build is going well . Quick question what is the projector you us please? Thanks Darren. Ps looking forward to more content 🤜
It really depends on what you need to power and for how long. Cost wise they’re all very similar for the capacity you get. Ecoflow and Anker have been my favourite ones I’ve had. The ecoflow river 2 series is really good
Great, fun & informative vlog. With your insurance you mentioned that they have insured your van as a camper, did you have to change the classification on your log book to? where was it you stayed?
No the v5 doesn’t need to be changed to insure it as a camper. Not sure what you mean by where I stayed. This video is old now so maybe I mentioned something in the video about staying somewhere but can’t remember mate
Yeah that was actually my original plan. It would’ve had to have been quite complicated though if I wanted the bed width ways because where the walls come in toward the top of the van, I was going to have to have just a portion of the bed lift up and down. Last minute I thought I’d prefer a simpler method. But maybe on the next build!
Great vid mate, can enthusiast with out a van here but love you content, in scotland (near glasgow) so if you need anything when your up just give me a shout 👍🏼
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In these dark times matey, to have someone like you to wake upto, is a wonderful feeling. Keep up the good work .
No need to lower the bed, build a storage bench step. You'll appreciate the extra storage in the long term for a bike and stuff, portable shower tray, full length jacket hangers
Exactly what i was thinking.
It's not too high.. it's the perfect compromise between storage space and height. There are some campervans with much higher beds. Also it's the strongest mounting point.
I was thinking the same 🤔 just buy/ build something.. something where you can put other stuff for extra space.
I did exactly that, bench seat with removable base. Got my whole electrical set up in there, batteries, inverter, controllers, charger,fuse box the lot. Also a great way to run cable from one side to the other. Gives massive garage space under bed.
The issue isn’t getting in and out of it though mate. I’ll be having a bench seat that could be used as a step. The issue is my storage and cinema idea above the bed won’t work. Plus less head room. But the main issue is not seeing out of the windows when sat up in bed. I don’t really need a big garage area
Following our chat we had over the weekend, I called A-Plan insurance today on the number you have provided in the description. I can confirm that they seemed thorough AND refreshing to deal with. They asked who I had heard of them through to which I mentioned you and got my 10% discount. I feel I now have the correct cover for my van conversion. I was very happy with the price too!
Yeah I’m well glad I went with them. My last van was just insured as a regular panel van and this one is insured at a much higher value because of the conversion but the insurance was the same price!
That was epic content.
As much as i enjoy seeing van builds and drone shots of beautiful places, you just cant beat seeing a great guy having a laugh with some lovely people.
Thank you so much.. I’m glad you thought so!
What a weekend it was, I haven’t laughed that much for so long! 🙌🏻
I’m so glad that even after that many drinks I can remember to press record 😂
Hey Adz, inspired by your good self we picked up our very own Jelly Bean at the weekend. Let the adventures of Colin the Caddy Maxi begin! Cheers.
Nice vid. waterproof shoes are called wellies. Looking forward to the next bit of the van build.
Ah I’ve always been against wellies for some reason 😂. And thanks!
This was the one Adz, not laughed so much in a while. Great update buddy 👍
Thanks! Haha I haven’t laughed that much in a while either!
Van is coming along nice and nice little tip about the wood batten along the frame work to try and reduce condensation. Great vlog and funny as usual, Thank you 😀👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm wondering if Kirsty could be 'THE ONE!' Adz? Just a gut feeling mate😉👌👍
I don’t think she ate enough bread
Very nice mate, I hate seeing people drill random holes in to their vans. If I had my own van I'd do like you did.
Yeah I think I’ll have to drill a few at some stage but where I can avoid it I will!
Brilliant mate 😂 bloody great hosting, looked a proper laugh! 😁 👍
I should win an award for that! 😂
Yet again another great video.your guests where brill good luck with the rest of the build.
Thanks! Yeah I think they’ll remember that night for a long time. And that must mean I was a good host! 😂
Bed looks amazing. Thanks for posting the links and info in the description. Top marks. 👍🏻
Excellent video. Glad you decided to film the extra 10 or so mins 👍
Thank you!
Hello from Shelby, North Carolina. You are a hoot!!! Really enjoying your video. Best bed build that I have seen. Going to do my bed the exact same way. You are a genius!!
Love your humor. You made my day.
Fantastic mate it's coming on great, Becky needs to be back, it's just half a video without her Adz 👊
We’ve been speaking about doing something real soon!
Adz!! you have had some funny videos in the past, but this was by far top tier! Can't wait to see the finished van and where it takes you!! Cheers!!
Thank you! I wasn’t sure about this one so I’m glad you liked it!
I cried of laughter i almost choked on MY toast too 🤣
Hey, gutted we didn't make it, it looked like you had a cracking time.
Entertaining as always, see you soon, we hope, for a few beers. Rhian & Dai xxx
Yeah it was such a laugh! Hopefully see you at van life!
Built a nice bed there. Might work to get a step for the bed, a step that doubles as something else you need. Go Bob Ross and call it a happy accident, make something good out of it. Looked like a good event there too. Good luck finishing the motor.
Hello Adz very funny Vlog 😂😂 loved the bed ! Was extremely jealous of your heated mattress topper but the fact that you feel you have constantly wet yourself was a little disconcerting 😂😂😂 loved the extra 10 mins well worth adding them even though it was random that’s what these shows are, random but so much fun!! Gutted we weren’t there to join in the randomness !! 🤣 Debs and Mark xx
Once you get used to the wetting yourself feeling it’s like heaven 😂 hope to see you at the next one!
Literally fitted mine today. Velcro is a good idea
Great video Adz, and you are an awesome human being
Thank you Christina!
I'm not one to normally comment on videos, but I have to say after binge watching your channel as far as van life channels go.. You Are The One!
Also.. You never said what brand those over sized water jackets were, so please can you let us know?
Keep up the great work and really looking forward to seeing more of the Pigeon build.
Thank you! It’s appreciated! The jacket is by a company called two bare feet but there’s loads of brands that do them now. There were a lot of people wearing that type of jacket there!
That hostage scene was the funniest thing. Brilliant. How I miss the van life community.
I haven’t laughed that hard for a while 😂
'Adz Gets Spangled' could be a new channel spinoff....loved the inebriated van footage mate 😂
Haha I try to keep alcohol away from this channel usually but that was definitely a funny night worth sharing 😂
Great show Adz, certainly brightened up my day. Great job on the bed too!
Thank you, and glad to hear it!
Another great funny video man! If I was your mate you'd be making me laugh all the time 😂 I'm looking forward to the sounds of your future trips you have planned too, can't wait to see those!
Thanks! And yeah I can’t wait to start the proper adventures!
A career in wedding planning awaits your hosting skills Adz. Quality video my friend, a solid 8.4!
I think I just need a suit now and some silver cutlery! Thanks!
Thanks
Thanks mate!!!
Hi Adam, normal chaotic video loved it,keep up the good work 👍
Thanks John!
yes i enjoyed that too - having the crac with others
It was such a laugh!
Great channel Adz. Absolute stitches watch you host for your guests. Watched it several times cause its just so funny. Great people to enjoy company with
I’m the best host! 😂😂
"The strange aftertaste...
Will that ever go away?"
Funny
Haha he was so funny that night 😂😂
Budweiser has a lot to answer for…… loved the pigeons.
Excellent as always, that bed looks amazing!! Can’t wait to see the van done
Yeah I’m loving the bed!
Brilliant geezer, can’t wait to see the end result of the pigeon 👍🏼
Yeah I’m looking forward to when she’s done!
It was nice to meet you. Hopefully see u again at another festival
You too mate! I’m hoping to be at vanlife festival next
Cheers Adz great vlog. Cheered me up no end. Van life at its best. 😂😂
Glad to hear it mate. Thanks!
Put a cabinet to the door opening side of the van , you can use this to store a small fridge, , BUT underneath that fridge you can have a pull out section that’s solid and this can be used as a step to get up on the bed.
This can also be done with the storage area underneath the bed, on floor level, THEN you can use the space directly underneath the bed to insert a length of plywood from one side to the other, put this wood on heavy duty runners and this is is your new space-saving table. Don’t forget to put a locking mechanism on these to stop them from sliding out while travelling. (P.S. I actually don’t have my campervan yet but am studying every vlog and video on RUclips to learn as much as I can).
Thanks for the suggestions! I’ve had my layout in mind for a long time already though :) the fridge will be elsewhere, but also the bench seat will be used as a step. But yeah I’ve seen people using heavy duty drawer runners for tables, seats and steps etc
How does one accidentally wonder into a dog show.🤣🤣 That dog was a handsome boy.
It looked like part of our event 😂 but yeah he was well good!
Hi Adz, fantastic video mate, all the very best to you from Nick in Wolsingham.
Mate! MevI giving head to the Hovis gave me belly pain laughs!!😂 I’m stealing that idea flipping the brackets too if I go with the skorva beams. I’ve not seen that either so the Pigeon might actually be first🥇👍🏼 brilliant vid
I discovered a new talent.
@@Mevi If that’s your 1st time wow!! You should try a tiger loaf next mate😂😂
😂😂😂😂 he stole the show that night. So funny! And thanks!
@@Adz that whole scene was hilarious mate! Got me thinking of bread poker now! 🙈 “ Ill see your 2 slices of hovis and raise you some ham and cheese” ..winner gets their spoils toasted in the ridge 😂
@@ourworldonwheels it's a slippery slope. My reputation is already in tatters. 😂
So much fun. Thank you for my Two Bare Feet changing cloak… It was great seeing you again!!! Oh how we laughed…
It’s all good mate! Had to get in there before you ended up buying yourself one 😂 plus you are the bottle king after all
Damn a lot of the van's have BF Goodrich tiers. Love those.
Yeah I wouldn’t mind some myself!
Top laughs at the show mate chucking bread at them 2 had me in fits ...u need to invite everyone to the pigeon and chuck bread at them 😂
My hosting skills are next level!
Great video. As usual. I'm not sure you can do a bad one though. Between your looks and your personality, you're RUclips gold. 🤴 😂 See you in the next one.
Ah thank you so much as always! :)
Great video mate im looking forward to seeing the pigeon on a mission lol keep up the good work
She’ll fly far and wide!
Good to see Mevi again - can you provide a link to where you bought the mattress?
It was from a local mattress shop. If you mean the heated mattress protector though, there’s a link in the description to that
I loved the footage of you feeding the “Zoo animals” at the end!!! 😂😂😂
😂😂😂
A great watch, better than whats on TV :)
Thanks Alex!
I'm here to drop a thumbs up and a comment because I like it
Thank you!
Pleasantly out of the box thinking right there, yep well done!
Thanks!
I put my bed even higher, have the wooden beam like you, and then another pice of wood that go up to each brackets. Mounted them upside down like you did. I fixed the metal beams from IKEA with L brackets, screwed. In front of the bed I have a seating area that I can step on to get up in the bed.
My issue isn’t with getting in and out of the bed though mate, because I’m going to have a seat/step too. It’s just with the height of the bed compared to the windows because I want to be able to have a nice view whilst sat up in bed
Love a good bit of build vlog. Looking good 👍
Thanks!
Brilliant video mate…can’t wait to get out n about again 🙌🏻
Thanks mate. It was a good event! Shame you weren’t there. Hopefully not much longer until my van looks like an actual camper!
@@Adz I’ll hopefully be done by August. Get yours sorted and maybe a road trip can get on the cards 😂
makes me want a bigger van now
It was definitely a good decision!
Adz loves getting birds in his van.. im talking about the pigeons of course.
It’s all about the pigeons!
Was there a dog event on at the same time? We compete and camp at the south of England show ground regularly. Last time we were there there was a massive camping thing on too.
are you going to install swivels on the front chairs? so you can rotate them around and have extra two seats ?
I’m probably going to on the passenger seat but there will be a unit behind the drivers seat
Another good video, that bed looks comfy
Thanks! Yeah it’s so good!
Proper van party with proper van shenanigans
As brilliant as ever. And bloody funny. Fixed GoPro’s required in the van matey!!!
Thanks mate! And just seen a super thanks too, so double thanks!!
great video, love your sense of humour x
Thanks!
Have had such a good laugh watching you loving your van so far ❤️😀 xx
Thank you Carol!
Brilliant video pal good luck with the van build 👍
Thanks mate!
One word. Brilliant
Marking feom behind is spot on. Otherwise place strips of masking tapeover the metal, mark on the wholes and remove the tape. Transfer marks to timber
Yeah someone said that but because the van isn’t a flat surface I’m not sure it’d transfer correctly to the flat wood
If this is the kind of laugh you have with strangers I'm going to start searching for a van to convert tomorrow!
😂😂 it was such a laugh!
Hi Adz, don.t suppose you got a link to them jackets or the make, look pretty smart
They were called ‘two bare feet’ but there’s loads of brands that do them now mate. I think ‘dry robe’ was the original brand
Don’t lower the bed fit a storage step. Having the height and space underneath is a must.
I’m not so fussed about storage really mate, it’s just a bit high compared to the windows that’s all
@@Adz not good for looking out in the morning then? Would have thought it was great for opening the back doors for great views even if you are backed up to hedges. Personally I would attach a bed at ceiling height with a mechanism to raise or lower it. Massive flexibility and just so cool.
The bread eating was pretty funny lol
Watching this one from florida, top content as always
Thanks! It’s appreciated!
Brilliant ❣ Loved it. It was a great weekend.
It was such a laugh! And my pigeons are amazing
@@Adz So glad you like them. Bruce and I were thinking of names the oher day.. Salt and Pepper and Cheese ond Onion were in the mix 😜🙃
I mean I’ve always avoided cheese and onion. And I’m not a fan of pepper. But I could be different and call them salt and vinegar 😂
@@Adz or Gin and Pidge 🙃
@@janineorj_artist love Gin and Pidge
Smart van constructor 😊 love your content…
Thank you!
Awesome pigeon!... let the good times roll man 🤙
Adz where are you ffs?
New videos severely needed.
Please.
Had a little family holiday but there’s a new video later on mate!
@@Adz Thank you. Hurry up lol.
And where is Becktoria the crazy box of frogs? X
Adz pigeon 🐦 is looking amazing. Great work bro 👍🏻👍🏻. A plan I'm with them. Love a bit of drunk footage 😂😂😂
Thanks mate! Haha I usually leave drunk footage out of the vids but I had to on this occasion 😂
Great video mate, they are always a laugh
Thanks Hugh!
Please..please..please……it’s Wander around! Not Wonder!.. I totally (well..nearly) enjoy your videos
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Just 'woodwork' earned a like 😂
1st class talking bollocks after a few beers when you got into bed for the first night there Adz 👏👏👏👏
Haha yeah I may have had a few 😂
I tried the best bed just used a Japanese matress it's comfortable and just roll it and you have a big space .
I wanted a permanent bed though. But I may end up trying a thinner mattress
Can I have details for the coat, looks perfect for us. Entertaining video.
Thanks
Thanks! It was by a company called two bare feet. But lots of companies do them. I think ‘dry robe’ is the main company
@@Adz Cheers
You had me in hysterics.😂😂😂
Entertaining as always!
Another great video. Have you got a link for the waterproof vanlifer wearable blanket/jackets?
They’re called two bare feet. I’m assuming they’re online too!
Hey where did you get the magnets for the Controler’s mate?
Omg you've found the squishyness. 🙏😇
You need good mattress, Squishy mattress topper, brushed cotton bedding xx
Well watched it again to figure where to get the bed beams from 😂 didn’t realise you said the Swedish super giant.
Sorry just seen this. But yeah the Skorva ones
Another brilliant video Adz! I am enjoying your conversion journey 👍
Thank you!
Hi mate hope your well and the build is going well . Quick question what is the projector you us please? Thanks Darren. Ps looking forward to more content 🤜
Thanks mate! And it’s one of the nebula ones. There’s a link in my descriptions to all the products I use
@@Adz top man thanks for replying means a lot 👍👍
Great to see mav.
😁👍
Bed fit fit for a king 😊
It’s so good!
Like the new van man looking for a decent portable battery that you use but not wanting to spend a fortune any ones you would recommend
It really depends on what you need to power and for how long. Cost wise they’re all very similar for the capacity you get. Ecoflow and Anker have been my favourite ones I’ve had. The ecoflow river 2 series is really good
@@Adz thanks man will take a look at the river flow 2
Great, fun & informative vlog. With your insurance you mentioned that they have insured your van as a camper, did you have to change the classification on your log book to? where was it you stayed?
No the v5 doesn’t need to be changed to insure it as a camper. Not sure what you mean by where I stayed. This video is old now so maybe I mentioned something in the video about staying somewhere but can’t remember mate
@Adz that's great thanks for the info. I just ment was it a festival or camping meet. I know I didn't make that clear. My bad 😂
Have you thought about a motorised lift bed to give you more space and storage (e-bike etc) Keep up the great work and content😂
Yeah that was actually my original plan. It would’ve had to have been quite complicated though if I wanted the bed width ways because where the walls come in toward the top of the van, I was going to have to have just a portion of the bed lift up and down. Last minute I thought I’d prefer a simpler method. But maybe on the next build!
Hilarious Adam, keep them comin. Maxx
Thank you! Will do!
Great vid mate, can enthusiast with out a van here but love you content, in scotland (near glasgow) so if you need anything when your up just give me a shout 👍🏼
Thanks mate! Can’t wait to explore Scotland!
Build a multi-use removable storage box / Bed Step / table / campfire seat
Yeah something like that is part of the plan