COMPLETE DIY OFF GRID SELF BUILD camper van conversion stage 1 with FULL breakdown of cost. FULL TIME van life is getting closer.
If you'd like to watch in more detail the full van build of our Ford Transit Custom LWB and what we've done so far then please click the Van Build playlist.
Furniture and 2nd fix electrics coming soon.
We are Mark and Beck - a semi-retired married couple in our 40's/50's who enjoy travel and are looking for a simpler life after a few set backs in recent years. Thanks for watching, we really appreciate it. If you haven’t already please hit the subscribe button it will really help us and it's free!
Swapping our car camping for full time van life in 2025!
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Tools required for the BULK HEAD REMOVAL are
Impact driver T30 Bit (star shape)
13mm Socket for an 8mm Bolt
Links below to what we used.
AUTO CLOVER Wind Deflectors Set for Ford Transit Custom 2012+ amzn.to/3OkL3ac
HOTPEAK Wireless Car Stereo for Apple Carplay Android Auto with 1080p Backup Camera
amzn.to/3Oez3ae
Prestige Mats - Tailored Van Floor Mat - Fits Transit Custom 2015-2019 amzn.to/4i7dXbQ
Stoplock Pro Elite Car Steering Wheel Lock HG 150-00 - Safe Secure Heavy Duty Anti-Theft Bar
amzn.to/3APCCAH
4 Bar roof rack rail
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134433021580
Smoothfit 5mm Sonic Gold Underlay Acoustic and Insulation
amzn.to/4fEQJs0
Sikaflex-522 weather-resistant, UV-stable, adhesive sealant
amzn.to/411klei
Hardwood Plywood (L)2440mm (W)1220mm (T)12mm
www.diy.com/departments/hardwood-plywood-l-2440mm-w-1220mm-t-12mm/5059340257426_BQ.prd
Wancala 2Pcs Car Sound Deadening Roller Metal Installation Tool
amzn.to/4eFKt1w
Dodo Mat DEADN Hex sound deadening mat, 20 Sheets
amzn.to/40Wc8IE
7mm Thick- UltraTherm Foil-Faced Insulation Foam
amzn.to/3YZCiau
Diall recycled plastic bottle insulation roll
www.diy.com/departments/diall-insulation-roll-l-6m-w-0-37m-t-100mm/3663602481812_BQ.prd?irclickid=x0gUmdWJOxyKW5n3NwTqYTIUUkCQo%3AyBGSwuU40&irpid=41097&irgwc=1
We record everything with our iphone 15 pro max phones for now. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (256 GB) - Black Titanium
amzn.to/3UXnFDD
skylight - Roof vent
www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-motorhome/windows-roof-lights/rooflights/maxxair-skymaxx-caravan-campervan-and-motorhome-rooflight/
Sikaflex-522 weather-resistant, UV-stable, adhesive sealant
amzn.to/411klei
W4 Standard Mastic Sealing Strip - White, 5m x 32mm
amzn.to/4eFiHm2
Bossa Nova Vinyl plank flooring - B&Q
www.diy.com/departments/goodhome-bossa-nova-grey-plain-stone-effect-self-adhesive-luxury-vinyl-tile-1-3m-/5059340221632_BQ.prd
Kiravans Left fixed window & Right opening window bundle with fixing kit -
www.kiravans.co.uk/products/1-left-fixed-1-right-opening-campervan-side-window-bundle-transit-custom-2013?_pos=2&_sid=fb0d459c6&_ss=r
200Watt 12V Monocrystalline Solar Panel-
uk.renogy.com/200-watt-12-volt-monocrystalline-solar-panel/
Renogy UK Witproton 6m 12AWG 1500V Solar Panel Extension Cable with IP68 Female and Male Connector waterproof Adaptor Kit (20feet 12AWG)
amzn.to/3YOBDZC
2 Pack of IP68 Waterproof Solar Cable Entry Gland
amzn.to/4900aiQ
Small Low profile rotary roof vent for vans buses - BLACK (Flettner style)
amzn.to/40QNWHz
1mm Automotive 2 Core Cable
amzn.to/3W3ynJ4
15M of 4-way stretch carpet (For all sides, panels, doors and ceiling)
vandalised.co.uk/shop/campervan-carpet-anthracite/
Tucking Tool for Carpet Door Trims and Flooring Plates -
amzn.to/4hdABxF
Trim Fix 14x 500ml High Temperature Adhesive Glue Spray for Van Lining Headlining - amzn.to/4eD8uGJ
40Pcs 9mm Hole Plastic Rivet Style Body Trim Clip x3 -
amzn.to/4j8fKh7
0:00 Strip & clean out
3:10 Sub floor
5:05 Sound Deadening
6:29 Insulation
7:29 Sky light
9:34 Removing the bulkhead
10:42 Flooring
12:29 Windows
15:18 1st fix electrics
18:55 Carpeting
22:12 Final cost & look