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setup starlink in my van with me // iveco daily diy van conversion
we have purchased starlink! after many months looking at different options for wifi in our camper van, we have decided to give starlink a go. as a branding specialist, internet (specifically good internet) is very important for me, it's how I make a living. so after scouring the internet to find the best solution, we kept coming across starlink over and over again so we thought we better see what all the fuss is about. I hope you enjoy setting it all up with me today, and if this can be useful to you than even better!
if you would like to see our conversion journey, you can head over to our playlist, we're excited to see you there! ua-cam.com/play/PLTSs0B5sE9o4mAglrif1TyWQL8rhv4oyT.html&si=vZCdMV7GDADyKsLm
you might also enjoy...
☼ test driving our diy camper van for the first time // iveco daily conversion ua-cam.com/video/UI8m7FgzQQM/v-deo.htmlsi=FjlmZpF5NHWSGK9A
☼ easy DIY 12v electrical system // our van conversion diaries ua-cam.com/video/tKOVlTkh43U/v-deo.htmlsi=po2MNNFnKJmN33da
☼ solar panel & water tank installation van conversion ua-cam.com/video/ALRR8du3xq0/v-deo.htmlsi=iHImjuczZBFqQUp6
☼ the end of our conversion // finishing touches in our van build ua-cam.com/video/6T4orrGedSw/v-deo.htmlsi=HZuQGquHBuu6jEZb
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if you have any questions or tips for us, you can email us at terratrottervan@gmail.com
terra trotter
terra trotter was created in june of 2023 when the search for the perfect van began, but the idea was born back in 2013, when i decided that i would be seeing the world with a camper van, one way or another. in september 2023, when we bought our van, that dream officially became a reality.
alba harden
hi, i'm alba harden, the person behind terra trotter. i am british by blood and spanish by birth, i am a photographer and branding specialist. it has been my dream for over 10 years to live and travel the world in a camper van. in june of 2023, i started actually working towards that dream.
if you would like to know more about me:
alba harden instagram albaharden_
alba harden website www.albaharden.com
the branding
i chose the terracota colour becuase this earthy colour creates a cosy effect and has a connection to nature. the name, terra trotter, is a play of words on globe trotter and terracota. the slogan, lost in time and spain, is a play on the expression "lost in time and space", referencing the travel element of the channel. teh country will go changing as we travel though europe.
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easy DIY 12v electrical system // our van conversion diaries
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#vandesign #vanconversion #vanlifespain welcome to this weeks van build vlog ♡ we finally have an electrical system! as we speak I am sitting in the lounge area with my computer and phone charging, and it feels really good. we ended up doing it ourselves as different electricians kept failing us, and it is great! a few other things we did was go for our test drive (video for that here ua-cam.co...
test driving our diy camper van for the first time // iveco daily conversion
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the day has finally arrived to test drive our camper van! we have been converting our Iveco Daily since October 2023, and we have now finished our van build and it's time to get on the road. if you would like to see our conversion journey, you can head o our playlist, we're excited to see you there! ua-cam.com/play/PLTSs0B5sE9o4mAglrif1TyWQL8rhv4oyT.html&si=vZCdMV7GDADyKsLm you might also enjoy...
solar panel & water tank installation van conversion
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#vandesign #vanconversion #vanlifespain welcome to this weeks van build vlog ♡ I lied! I said there would be no more vlog style terra trotter videos, yet here we are. I completely blanked out the fact that we still had to install our solar panel and water tank... so here it is! the water tank we purchased was a 74L one and the solar panel is 330W. you might also enjoy... ☼ building a secret saf...
the end of our conversion // finishing touches in our van build
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#vandesign #vanconversion #vanlifespain welcome to this weeks van build vlog ♡ over the last two weeks we have been doing the finishing touches to our conversion, we are so so so close to finishing and setting off... not long now hopefully! some of the things we did was: - add a fly net to our sliding door - I had my first shower in the van - put our switches and plugs in - get our blinds on ou...
first night sleeping in my camper van // finishing our kitchen & final touches
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#vandesign #vanconversion #vanlifespain welcome to this weeks van build vlog ♡ this week I spent my first ever night in the van and it really just made me even more impatient about finishing it! I'm really happy with the progress of this week... the end is definitely in sight! you might also enjoy... ☼ building a secret safe in our van // working on our bathroom & kitchen ua-cam.com/video/WRcV4...
building a secret safe in our van // working on our bathroom & kitchen
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#vandesign #vanconversion #vanlifespain welcome to this weeks van build vlog ♡ we are excited to share with you our secret and hidden safe in our van! we have incorporated in the compartment for our toilet that will also be a seat! the finished result will be revealed in next weeks video! we also came close to finishing our bathroom and made a lot of progress in the kitchen! chapters: 00:00 int...
join us in our van conversion // our van build vlog
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#vandesign #vanconversion #vanlifespain welcome to this weeks van build vlog ♡ this was a shorter vlog and week because we had a few other things on, but we still made some headway in a few areas that we wanted to share you might also enjoy... ☼ the biggest mistake we made in our van build // our van kitchen countertop ua-cam.com/video/BBLFMHKzI0s/v-deo.htmlsi=8yE9YVD1ulYXhbs5 ☼ building our va...
our diy van kitchen cabinets // building our van conversion
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#vankitchen #vanconversion #vanlifespain welcome to this weeks van build vlog ♡ we are almost done with our van kitchen! The last thing that is on the list is our top kitchen cupboards and we have finally finished them! you might also enjoy... ☼ the biggest mistake we made in our van build // our van kitchen countertop ua-cam.com/video/BBLFMHKzI0s/v-deo.htmlsi=8yE9YVD1ulYXhbs5 ☼ building our va...
the biggest mistake we made in our van build // our van kitchen countertop
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the biggest mistake we made in our van build // our van kitchen countertop
building our van kitchen design // diy van conversion
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building our van kitchen design // diy van conversion
building our large rear lounge area // diy van conversion
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building our large rear lounge area // diy van conversion
tiling our kitchen backsplash & finishing our van bed design // van build vlog
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tiling our kitchen backsplash & finishing our van bed design // van build vlog
designing our kitchen & boot // iveco daily van conversion
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designing our kitchen & boot // iveco daily van conversion
we changed our minds // van bed & lounge design idea
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we changed our minds // van bed & lounge design idea
plumbing disaster - our shower & tiling the bathroom // iveco daily van conversion
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plumbing disaster - our shower & tiling the bathroom // iveco daily van conversion
our hidden toilet + table in our van // our van conversion vlog | iveco daily
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our hidden toilet table in our van // our van conversion vlog | iveco daily
slats, led lighting & surround sound ceiling installation // our van conversion
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slats, led lighting & surround sound ceiling installation // our van conversion
bathroom framework & perfect van floor // our van conversion vlog | iveco daily
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bathroom framework & perfect van floor // our van conversion vlog | iveco daily
our aesthetic door designs // our van conversion project | iveco daily
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our aesthetic door designs // our van conversion project | iveco daily
everything goes wrong putting our walls up // van build series | iveco daily
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everything goes wrong putting our walls up // van build series | iveco daily
i have some bad news // taking a break from our van build
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i have some bad news // taking a break from our van build
easy van window installation // our van conversion project | iveco daily
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easy van window installation // our van conversion project | iveco daily
best campervan diy ceiling for iveco daily build // our van conversion project
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best campervan diy ceiling for iveco daily build // our van conversion project
how we wired our van conversion | plumbing & electrics // part 1 (iveco daily)
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how we wired our van conversion | plumbing & electrics // part 1 (iveco daily)
our creative van bed design // unique camper layout
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our creative van bed design // unique camper layout
how we installed the skylights in our van conversion
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how we installed the skylights in our van conversion
how we insulated our iveco daily - sound & heat insulating our van
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how we insulated our iveco daily - sound & heat insulating our van
everything we had to do before starting our conversion // clean with me
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everything we had to do before starting our conversion // clean with me
the search for the "perfect" van // meet our soon to be camper van
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the search for the "perfect" van // meet our soon to be camper van

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  • @alexanderlagergren6559
    @alexanderlagergren6559 День тому

    Nice looking van build! About the fridge - I think since it only has one compressor to chill both compartments, it will chill the entire fridge so that neither compartment exceeds the set temperature. In your case -12 and 8 degrees means it will work to ensure the 8 degrees in the fridge, which by change means the freezer will get down lower than -12. If you had set the fridge to 10 degress for example, maybe the freezer would be closer to -12. It's just a result of two compartments and one single compressor, not a problem with the fridge itself. Cheers!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife День тому

      Oh wow that's really interesting, we hadn't thought about that, thank you so much! That definitely makes us feel better.

  • @davtech
    @davtech 2 дні тому

    Good video. Liked, Shared and Commented.

  • @petergkaidatzis5913
    @petergkaidatzis5913 2 дні тому

    probably starlink mini was better if you wanted to use it in the van

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 2 дні тому

      @@petergkaidatzis5913 I agree! We have been testing it out and it does actually take quite a lot of power. Unfortunately the Starlink mini isn’t available in Spain (or Europe I believe) so we couldn’t get our hands on it! It probably will become available soon and we can swap it out

  • @desertoo23
    @desertoo23 2 дні тому

    Nice video. I really like it. One more subscriber here.

  • @ShecuraChamanov
    @ShecuraChamanov 2 дні тому

    Hermoso verte sonreír y ver que disfrutas realmente lo que haces!!.🤗 ... Esta quedando muy bien el proyecto!!. Te felicito. hmm..🤔🤔 No se si ya le instalaste, el aire a condicionado, para los veranos tan intensos de calor.🥵🥵.. ... algunas otros vanlife lo recomiendan🥶🥶😎 Y bueno, a disfrutar del internet de starlink!!😋😛☺

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 2 дні тому

      @@ShecuraChamanov muchas gracias! No lo hemos instalado, tenemos algunos ventiladores pequeños, pero aire no. Nuestro plan es huir del calor e ir a sitios verdes y fresquitos jajajaja viviendo en el sur de España estamos ya cansados del calor!

    • @ShecuraChamanov
      @ShecuraChamanov 2 дні тому

      @@terratrotter_vanlife Wow..woww!!!. haha me alegra leer y saber eso de ustedes!!.. sii,. siii.. lo se, te entiendo y te comprendo lo del calor!!. hahahahaha🥵🥵😅 Espero también poder algún día, respirar ese aire y ese ambiente verde y fresco cuando este por ahí. Y bueno que todo salga bien, perfecto y vivas experiencias únicas, que te lleven a engrandecer tu amor, tu pasión y tu experiencia por la vida y los demás!!. Bendiciones a ambos!!.🤗😇🥰

  • @ShecuraChamanov
    @ShecuraChamanov 2 дні тому

    Eres una completa inspiración para muchas mujeres. 🤗🥰 Eres muy trabajadora, creativa y dejas fluir eso que te gusta y te apasiona. Realmente eres una gran, pero gran, inspiración para mi. Con solo ver tus videos, llenas de conocimiento y felicidad mi vida!🥰😇 Entiendo ese amor por tu libertad y esa gran pasión de sentir y de vivir la vida! 💕¡¡Vivir y disfrutar de la vida, es increíble!!!💞

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 2 дні тому

      @@ShecuraChamanov tu comentario me ha hecho sonreír de oreja a oreja. Muchísimas gracias por tus palabras tan bonitas, este tipo de cosas son las que me inspiran a mí ♥️

    • @ShecuraChamanov
      @ShecuraChamanov 2 дні тому

      @@terratrotter_vanlife Ok ágamos un trato, demosno alegría y felicidad mutua. Con aquello que nos gusta, que nos inspira a seguir adelante y nos llena de amor, de felicidad y de energía por la vida.🤗🥰. 😘😍 ¡¡Vive esa vida tan intensa y tan feliz, porque muchos otros la desean y no la tienen!!.🤪😜 Sonríe.. Sonríe... Se muy feliz!.. 🤣🤣Y nuevamente: 💞💝Vivir y disfrutar de la vida, es increíble!!!.💕💖

  • @CW88839
    @CW88839 2 дні тому

    Hi, what speed on starlink are you averaging please.

    • @UnderdogUnlimitedYouTube
      @UnderdogUnlimitedYouTube 2 дні тому

      Curious too

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 2 дні тому

      @@CW88839 hi, thank you for asking! We did two speed tests and got similar results both times. The download speed was around 80 Mbps and the upload was around 20 Mbps. I know that this still isn’t amazing and Starlink can do more, but compared to my current WiFi (20/4), I’m over the moon with 80/20!

    • @CW88839
      @CW88839 2 дні тому

      @@terratrotter_vanlife great thank you. Yes this is still good. Keep the videos coming there great.

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 2 дні тому

      @@CW88839 thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos!

    • @bmart73
      @bmart73 День тому

      @@terratrotter_vanlife Your pc might be using the 2.4Ghz wifi channel with that speed, split the channels on starlink into 2.4 and 5GHz and connect your pc to the 5Ghz channel. it will be way better download speed than that like 200-300mb. you have to be around 10m or less from router for 5GHz channel wifi

  • @ShecuraChamanov
    @ShecuraChamanov 3 дні тому

    Los felicito mucho por su nueva van camper!!! Y, a su nuevo estilo de vida. Bendiciones.😘🤗

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 10 днів тому

    Who are all these commenters!? It's like Grand Central Station around here. This used to be such a nice, intimate little channel. Anyway. . . Looking great guys!!!! I'm glad you guy didn't let those electricians mess you about (as they say in jolly old England) Looking forward to the maiden voyage!!!!!!!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 9 днів тому

      @@themikeh1961 hahahahhaa it still is, and we know who the og’s are. Thank you so much, we cannot wait, fingers crossed that we are off soon!

  • @serbakreatif
    @serbakreatif 10 днів тому

    Waoowwww nice video good luck❤❤❤

  • @JaySplitz
    @JaySplitz 10 днів тому

    This van conversion turned into a whole Space X project 😅 very impressive

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 9 днів тому

      @@JaySplitz it really did hahahaha we had no idea what we were getting into when we started!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 13 днів тому

    You only weigh 40 kilograms!!? Jeez. Maybe I should send those donuts. Congratulations!!!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 13 днів тому

      @@themikeh1961 no!! I weigh 60, so that leaves us 40kg hahahaha and I’ll never say no to donuts!

  • @Frettz
    @Frettz 13 днів тому

    Madness it looks so sick 🔥

  • @returnhere9709
    @returnhere9709 13 днів тому

    Hope your channel grows

  • @returnhere9709
    @returnhere9709 13 днів тому

    Nice video

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 15 днів тому

    There you are!!! I didn't see you hiding in the "shorts" feed! Looking forward to tomorrow!!!!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 Місяць тому

    Ok. I thought of something. It's looking REALLY good. Keep up the good work!!! (An extra exclamation point -- just to show that other guy. )

  • @SaoirseKathryn
    @SaoirseKathryn Місяць тому

    I can't WAIT

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 Місяць тому

    Hey! Who's this other commenter!? I've never seen HIM before. I'm not sure this UA-cam channel is big enough for the both of us. Whoever this guy is, he stole my comment. I was gonna say "Looking good". Now, I have to think of a whole new comment. Thanks a lot! I'll have to get back to you guys when I think of something.

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 29 днів тому

      hahahahhaha oh no! I'm sure we can make space for both of you! thank you so much for the love 🙏

  • @shanetinworth8881
    @shanetinworth8881 Місяць тому

    Its looking great! Well done!!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 Місяць тому

    Looking great guys! Pretty exciting. Soon, you'll be on the road!!!! Good luck with your paperwork.

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 Місяць тому

    Van's looking amazing!!! You guys are getting done a lot faster than I thought you would. As for the airflow test, it looks like I was wrong. I'm glad. But, as for those donuts... I'm afraid I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment. Sorry. They'd probably be stale by the time they got there, anyway. The van looks really good, though. I'm looking forward to seeing your maiden voyage.

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife Місяць тому

      thank you so much! I think we're very motivated by how hot it's getting here, we don't want to be working in the heat any more than we have to so that's really made us want to finish asap! as for the donuts... I guess we will let this one slide... 😋

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 Місяць тому

    Great design for the slide-out toilet/hidden safe. I just hope none of your subscribers are jewel thieves. Hope you're feeling better!!!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife Місяць тому

      thank you! we did actually debate not sharing this on the channel 😂 but we were too proud of our invention to not! I am feeling a lot better 🙏🏼

  • @gonewiththekale
    @gonewiththekale 2 місяці тому

    Oh noooo!😱

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 2 місяці тому

    Looks like it's getting hot there. Don't forget about the airflow experiment! Cabinets look great!!!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 2 місяці тому

      yes! we are trying it out this weekend, thank you for the reminder!

  • @charlevoix418
    @charlevoix418 2 місяці тому

    Following your project from Canada!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 2 місяці тому

    Cabinets look great! It was worth the wait. I really like your little extractor fan. I've been looking for something like that for my van. I don't suppose you could send me the name or the link to where you bought it? By the way, I really love your opening music. Until next Sunday! Hopefully.

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 2 місяці тому

    What! No Terra Trotter?! Why did I even get out of bed!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 2 місяці тому

    What!!!? YOU guys messed up!? Impossible. I have the sneaking suspicion you're just trying to let the rest of us feel better about ourselves. The two-burner cooktop does look better, though. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 2 місяці тому

      hahahahaha we wish! thank you as always for your support though, it really does brighten up our day

  • @RollOnBusin
    @RollOnBusin 2 місяці тому

    <-- subscriber # 119

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 3 місяці тому

    Boy! A lot of progress this week! I like the magnetic latches on the seats. Nice idea. And the counter is super cool. I love the soft curves, and I like that you mounted the sink underneath. A very clean look. Great idea to make your own "toe kicks." (That's what we call 'em here in the US.) But speaking of language, why do you Brits always say "bit" when you want to say "part" ? It's very strange. Anyway, it's looking really great. I did have one thought though. In your "gas" storage area, are you using propane? If so, they recommend NOT sealing it completely. It's recommended that you put an escape tube or hole at the lowest point in the gas locker. Propane is heavier than air and will sink to the bottom of the storage area and go out the escape hole, should there be a leak. Wouldn't want you guys to blow yourselves up. I'd have to find a new UA-cam channel to stalk. Ps. Try to slow down a bit. You're making the rest of us look bad.

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 3 місяці тому

      thank you so much! I love it, we're going to start calling them toe kicks from now on. as for "bit" instead of "part" I can't say I'd noticed, maybe it's a me thing instead of a brit thing, I honestly don't know hahahaha as for the gas storage area, you have gotten ahead of us! in the next video (we just did it today) we have made a hole in the floor as an escape so that it's all perfectly safe, we wouldn't want to cause you any extra hassle! and we will be using butane. ps. we will not slow down! we're far too excited for that

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 3 місяці тому

    Sorry. Another boulder fell on my arm, and this time I did have to cut it off. But don't worry. I'm told it will grow back. I love the seating area, but you beat me to the punch. I was looking forward to reprimanding you for not using that area behind the couches for storage. Like an evil arch-nemesis, you always seem to be one step of ahead of me. Anyway, It's looking really cool!!! The fabric for the seats should be fun to choose, I imagine. But you've probably got THAT all figured out too. How am I suppose to make suggestions when you never make any mistakes? It's very frustrating.

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 3 місяці тому

      oh no! but that does sound like a very cool superpower so you can't be too sad. hahahahahaha we're sorry we beat you to it! and we actually have the material picked out and is already in the hands of the person making the covers so... thank you so much for your lovely comment as always, means a lot coming from one of our og's!

  • @thatsnicolas
    @thatsnicolas 3 місяці тому

    So nice to see everything coming together! :) But why did you insulate your Backdoors like that with stonewool like that? :) I did read a lot that it will start molding because of the water which comes through the door handles etc. and cant flow out… :(

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 3 місяці тому

      thank you so much! we were aware of this also, we have tried to seal it as well as possible and if worst comes to worst, it is very easy to take off what we've put on the back doors (the wood with the rubber on it) and just take out the stonewool.

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 3 місяці тому

    Sorry I missed you guys yesterday. I went for a hike, and a boulder fell on my arm. Luckily, I didn't have to cut it off, like that guy in that movie. But as I was trapped there, thinking about cutting off my arm, the only thing that kept me going was knowing that a new Terra Trotter video was out there, and it needed my comment. Anyway, it's looking super cool, guys! I hope you're making a lot of nice dinners for that tireless dad. The bed looks great, rock solid. As it wouldn't be a worthwhile comment unless I stuck my nose in where it didn't belong, I was thinking... I was wondering (since it looks like the little dog house is against an outside wall) if it would be good to have a little fan that brings fresh air into that little cubby. (I know, I know. Again, with the fresh air.) I realize this would be kind of a big job, but I think I saw someone else do it, so I just thought I'd mention it. I'm sure little Hiccup will be happy either way. Looking great guys. Keep up the good work!!!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 3 місяці тому

      we were wondering where you had gotten to! that is terrible news! hopefully you're recovering well, and thank goodness you didn't need to cut off your arm, that would have been long. I am definitely super grateful to my dad, the only reason everything is coming long so nicely and looks so good is 1000% because of him! As for the fan for the dog house, that is an interesting point, I'm not sure we'd be able to do it at this point in the conversion though... we will take a look at it! PS.: Hipo is my dad's puppy, only Nox (the little black dog) is mine and will be coming on the road. Hipo will probably grow to be bigger than me and he'd be in the bed and me in the dog house!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 4 місяці тому

    Looking good, guys! I like the backdoor panels a lot. I don't know if you remember, but earlier, I had voiced some concerns about possible airflow problems without an extraction fan. I only raise this issue again because I have a bit of experience with it, and I'm worried about you guys roasting over there in sunny Spain. Here's the thing. If it's warm during the day, but cools down at night, you would think that the cooler night air would filter into the van naturally. You would suppose that a natural air flow would be set up by rising warm air moving out the roof. But, at least in my van, this doesn't seem to be the case. Even if you open the windows and roof at night, the air inside tends to just sit, causing the van to feel stuffy and unpleasant, even though it's nice and cool outside. It seems to require mechanical work to start and maintain the process of cool, fresh air entering the living space. So! I propose a little experiment. A friendly wager, if you will. When it starts to get warm were you are, but cools down at night, I propose that you sleep one night in the van where your bed will be. Open all roof and window apertures to their full capacity. If I'm right, you may feel like the air remains rather warm and stagnant even though it is significantly cooler outside. If this does turn out to be the case, you may want to revisit the idea of active ventilation. But! If I'm wrong, and the van is cool and comfortable, I will send you a free box of donuts all the way from America. (Donuts are the only thing we're really good at.) Anyway, it's just a thought. Sorry about another lengthy comment. Talking too much is another thing Americans are good at. Ps. Thanks for another voice-over video. I have to admit, I feel rather spoiled. It's looking great, though!!! Sincerely, Subscriber #40.

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 4 місяці тому

      hello! I have to admit that we look forward to your comments! that is a really good point, we will definitely try that experiment and see how it goes, although I have to admit, I hope it is lovely and cool so that we get some American donuts... thank you again for your input, advice and support, it means the world to us (and we're so happy to hear you're enjoying the voice over!)

    • @themikeh1961
      @themikeh1961 4 місяці тому

      @@terratrotter_vanlife I look forward to the results.

  • @ju2071
    @ju2071 4 місяці тому

    Ginger!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 4 місяці тому

    The bathroom looks amazing! I'm a little disappointed that you decided not to put in the jacuzzi tube, though. I think you might regret that later. Also, I absolutely love the voice over commentary. It works especially well with that exotic English accent. Looking great, guys!!!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! And you never know, we may get a jacuzzi that we can put outside when we park up 😂 And I’m glad you like it! It was per your request, I quite enjoyed doing it so will probably be incorporating it into more videos 😊

    • @themikeh1961
      @themikeh1961 4 місяці тому

      Boy. I've never had anyone listen to one of my requests before. I feel oddly powerful. @@terratrotter_vanlife

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 4 місяці тому

    Where are all the friggin' subscribers!? Come on, you guys. Show some support for this poor Harvard girl!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 4 місяці тому

    Bathroom looks great!! I guess the jacuzzi tub goes in next? I can't wait!!!

  • @lp_diecast6544
    @lp_diecast6544 4 місяці тому

    Number 6 or 5 as a second choice It's all looking good 👍

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 5 місяців тому

    I think I like #1 design the best. How much money do I win if I'm right? Also, you never told us you went to Harvard. No fair being highly educated!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 4 місяці тому

      thank you very much! I'm not sure about the cash prize... hahahah and definitely did not go to Harvard, just a cheap hoodie 😂

  • @jauza5106
    @jauza5106 5 місяців тому

    The van is coming together nicely! I would vote for either number 2 or 4 depending how much you want the terracotta color to show :) But having the lower cabinets the same color as the full-hight cabinet allows the room to flow together better in my opinion and makes the whole van feel more spacious.

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 4 місяці тому

      thank you so much! we really appreciate you letting us know what you think, and that is a very good point!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 5 місяців тому

    Ceiling looks Great!!! Looking forward to the next video!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 5 місяців тому

    Hi! Subscriber number forty here. Nice job on the floor!!! But, I just had one question. You floor fits so well, but did your installation instructions say anything about leaving a little gap around the perimeter of the flooring for expansion? I'm not really sure if your flooring needs that, but, I've heard some van people say that they've had problems with certain types of flooring when there was changes in temperature. Also, I know it's common practice to put up little subtitle type notes during the time-lapse portion of a video. But, did you ever consider doing little voice over comments instead. That way we don't miss stuff, trying to quickly scan the subtitles. This is nit-picky, but it's just an idea. Anyway, the van looks great! You guys seem to have done a lot of thinking ahead of time, and it's paying off. Until next time. This is number forty, signing off!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 5 місяців тому

      hello again! it had been a while since we'd heard from you and we were getting worried! that is a really good point, thank you so much for checking with us about that because that certainly would have been really annoying! we did however annoy the sales person with a very long list of questions around this (especially as we wanted to put underfloor heating in) and they let us know that there wouldn't be any problems in regards to this so... fingers crossed! as for doing he voice over, I hadn't ever thought about it, do you think it would be better than the text bubbles? you have definitely given me something to have a think about! thank you once again for your support and your lovely comments, we're so happy you're still enjoying our videos! see you soon subscriber forty!

    • @themikeh1961
      @themikeh1961 5 місяців тому

      Like I said, it's nit-picky. But I sometimes wonder why people prefer to use text bubbles. I can usually scan them quickly enough, but I always feel like I'm missing a little of the video, especially when they use a lot of 'em. But, like I said. It's just a small thing. I tend to whine a lot. Anyway, I figured you probably checked on the floor expansion stuff. Don't worry. I'll catch you doing something wrong someday.@@terratrotter_vanlife

  • @FrancyWildBass
    @FrancyWildBass 6 місяців тому

    Great work! ❤

  • @JaySplitz
    @JaySplitz 6 місяців тому

    Does this mean I have to pause my conversion too? 😥 We were taking notes!

    • @terratrotter_vanlife
      @terratrotter_vanlife 6 місяців тому

      Oh no!! I'm so sorry! Don't worry, we're back at it this week!

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 6 місяців тому

    We'll miss you!!! Have a good trip!!!!!!

  • @lp_diecast6544
    @lp_diecast6544 6 місяців тому

    Have a great holiday 😀

  • @themikeh1961
    @themikeh1961 7 місяців тому

    Ceiling looks great! Looking forward to the next video. Happy New Year!!!!

  • @andreafan766
    @andreafan766 7 місяців тому

    I like youre Videos really much ❤