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RD Van Conversions
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RD Van Conversions is made up of husband and wife team of Roger & Debbie, we are based in the New Forest, Hampshire UK and are converting a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MWB High roof panel van into a go anywhere, sleep anywhere adventure wagon!
Follow our progress as we convert and empty van into a tiny home on wheels!
Follow our progress as we convert and empty van into a tiny home on wheels!
How to fit Beam Deflectors to drive in France Mercedes Sprinter New Shape 2018 onwards
How to fit beam deflectors to drive in France for Mercedes Sprinter New Shape 2018 onwards
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Where to park up if you get to the Dover to Calais ferry early
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Where to park up if you get to the Dover to Calais ferry early
How to Fit Seats in back of Van - Mercedes Sprinter CamperVan Build
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In this video I show you how to fit a double seat in the back of our Mercedes Sprinter Campervan
How to Remove Oil from Engine if Overfilled - Cheap Easy Fix
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If you have overfilled your engine with oil can be harmful to the engine, you need to remove the excess oil. This simple solution shows you how to remove oil from engine if overfilled
How to Charge Laptop in Campervan / Car USB C from 12v
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If you want to charge your laptop in your car / campervan / caravan there are many options from a PowerBank which can cost £1000's to an Inverter to what I have found which is a cigarette lighter 12V to USBc charger www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134325004193
A326 Blocked to move Fawley Oil Refinery equipment for new diesel plant Fast project 1/12/23
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A new piece of refinery equipment was moved today from being brought in by boat to the old Fawley Power station site, to make its final journey up the A326 towards Fawley refinery We believe this is equipment for a new diesel plant at Esso Petroleum site Pre-fabricated modules have been shipped in from China
Campervan Internet - How to get Internet in a Campervan | Part 1
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Heading out on a campervan adventure but don't want to completely unplug from the internet? Getting campervan Internet on the road is easier than ever with various options to bring WiFi and internet access into your campervan, motorhome, or caravan. In this video, I'll explore different methods to get connected - from smartphone tethering to satellite internet. campervan-conversion.uk/how-to-ge...
First trip away in our van - lessons learnt !
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First trip away in our van - lessons learnt !
How to Install a MaxxAir Fan Deluxe in a Sprinter Van | Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion #3
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In this video I am going to install a MaxxAir Fan Deluxe into the roof of a MWB Mercedes Sprinter If you are looking for MaxxAir Fan Install guide for a Sprinter, this is the video you need to watch! #MaxxAirFanInstall, #VanLifeUpgrades, #DIYCamper, #RoofVentInstallation, #MaxxAirMagic, #VentilationSolutions, #CamperVentilation, #RoofFanDIY, #VanVentilation, #MaxxAirTutorial, #CoolingYourVan, #...
Should I Insulate the Floor of my Van? Mercedes Sprinter Floor Insulation | Camper Van Conversion #2
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Should I insulate the floor in my van is a question I had at the start of my Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion UK If you are looking for the best sprinter floor insulation for your van floor - 25mm Celotex is the best insulation you install in your van or campervan conversion. This video shows me installing floor insulation using Celotex into my a Mercedes Sprinter MWB van Insulate van flo...
How to fit Windows in a Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion by New Forest Custom Campers
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First stage in my Mercedes Sprinter Campervan Conversion was to fit some windows. I entrusted this job to Jonathan and his team over at New Forest Custom Campers, few photos and videos of the process.
How to Patch Holes in Van Floor | Mercedes Camper Van Conversion Pt 1
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How to Patch Holes in Van Floor | Mercedes Camper Van Conversion Pt 1
What is the first thing to do when converting a van? Mercedes Sprinter Conversion
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What is the first thing to do when converting a van? Mercedes Sprinter Conversion
finally simple clear explanation- Many thanks-following now!
Hi have you done part 2 yet because I can't find it?
That oil looks dark... oil change needed
Pretty good video, we just installed ours, ( 2nd one). Dang, that Mercedes sheet metal looks pretty 'flexible' compared to a old Dodge.
Just what I was looking for. In 3 months I go full time in my van and need internet (Run a daily podcast).
Hi, where's the link?
Please explain powering the router. Does it only work when the engine is running? Can it run on 3 pin normal socket? Is it something you charge up occasionally? Would it quickly run down the leisure battery when off grid? Excuse my ignorance. I really want to solve this problem. Even free campsite wifi is often very patchy. Many thanks for this interesting and useful video.🌷
Smarty uses the THREE network NOT EE (BT).
Great video, thank you. Can't seem to find part 2... Can you post a link, please?
Stupid question- what is the solution for getting wifi where I cannot even get a cellphone signal? I am often in places where there is no signal at all- so no point in having a router ? Need satellite?
Starlink is very good in my experience. ( But in a marine environment in the North Sea, if that helps? )
Great video just what i needed thank you!
I am going to spain, but my parents don't have Internet, which router is a good one 5g if possible
A most useful overview. Thank you.
This was helpful but I need the help with the electrical connection and everyone seems to skip that last step on their videos lol
Wow
Think smarty uses the 3 network. Think it's owned by 3.
Like it..
Interesting, thanks..
The wind will blow under and over the vehicle. Mobile homes will block off underneath and it really makes a difference in keeping warm. Also, decide where you will spend your time and build for that. A build is different for rain forest, desert, or -40 degrees.
I've got unlimited Internet from 3 £ 18.50 in my phone used as hot spot I have no problems ?????
Nothing wrong with using your phone as a hotspot if it works for you - then great.
How much data do I have? Is my phone plugged into a charger. Is my phone next to the window so not in the box? All these problems with a phone Hotspot are non existent if you have unlimited data, plug your phone in and put it close to the window.
Mine just gets really hot after an hour or so of use!
Is there much difference between a mifi and a router then? Just seems a mifi is the same thing ht smaller and with a battery. Is that smarty sim of yours just for you UK or Europe?
Smarty sim can be used in Europe. 12GB data cap
No difference really, router I can connect to 12v and also has ethernet ports so I can turn of wifi - sometimes I don't want to be in a tin box with a wifi router blasting out! Yes it's a bit bigger, but I have ours in a small space above the cab. Everyone's use case is differnent, I wanted 12v power, external antenna and an ethernet port so router was the only option
Sorry pal but you’ve got hanmerite all over the bumper ! And why didn’t you unscrew the latches so you can paint under ? Bit if a cowboy job that !
All you need is a step up
If anyone knows of a wall mount solution for the Huawei B625 router please let me know if you could 3D print me something! - Thanks
You can get self adhesive velcro attach to wall and router and press together should be pretty sturdy
@@fyvoin6964 it has wires coming out the back for the antenna, so I don't have a flat surface I have sat it in a block of solid foam with a hole cut out and working well
Starlink is incredibly fast and reliable.
£100 per month for star link or £20 using smarty sim and wireless modem
Yes, it is incredibly fast and reliable, but most people do not require internet from anywhere, if you need it, it's worth the money, for me £10 a month on my Smarty Sim is doing the job for now
Another option: I use my 3 network home router using 4g data SIM card which can be powered by any power bank using power jack to USB cable.
So many options to get internet in your campervan, I am actually looking for a smaller router as this one does take up a lot of space in the cupboard!
Thought Smarty used the Three network not EE?
It does.
I was told by EE Smarty uses Vodafone 🤷♂️
no definitely uses Three network@@micksparrow8214
Smarty uses the THREE network, not ee. If you have enough data on your phone, tethering is the easiest and simplest option. I have big data on my ee, and my girlfriend has plenty of data on her Smarty so almost always have internet via tethering.
Sorry, my router was an EE router and I did say Smarty uses EE, you are correct in that Smarty uses the Three network!
looking forward to the part 2
Can you boost the mobile phone signal inside the ‘metal box’
Not unless you get a repeater with an antenna on the roof which will boost your phone signal in the van, it’s what they do in large offices with poor mobile reception but not something you want to be doing in a Campervan!
Hi. How do you fix the bigger hole? Thanks
I used some of the metal from when the windows were installed and cut a square to go over the hole and using a hammer moulded it to fit the rib, and just used Sikaflex and stuck it down.
Looks nice but won't the insulation value of that floor be governed by the wood and tape? Not sure how else to do it ovc and am about to do my first van I'll do much the same but might wrap the wood a couple of times with the tape
In parts maybe yes, you can just lay an entire sheet of Celotex down and put Ply on top of that to improve the insulation, but I wanted something solid to fix things to. This is how most do their floor and I think is the best way.
Good tip on slightly smaller fan unit fitting better, not heard anyone mention it before 👍 Subscribed to follow your build 😎
Thanks! Best tip I have got since starting my build!
Are you converting a Mercedes Sprinter into a Campervan? Check out this playlist and follow along with me. ua-cam.com/video/zO56iFAPezs/v-deo.html
Think another thing to point out is half the people doing conversions are all liars 😂 theyll sweep out / clean up the interior maybe get as far ss you have / put in some ply walls of precut boards then magically off camera huge chunks get done that are the exact stei by step professional fitters do lol.
Exacltly, it's not until I started that I realised how much mess there is and nobody shows the mess!
@RDVanConversions insulation/ sound deadening cam be a nightmare fir mess at times, or turn your fingers into a mess with that tinfoil backed foam, little pieces everywhere ready to give you a little nick 🤣
That was interesting! I think I’ll go and watch a tap drip for a while now! 😂