Transit Connect STEALTH Campervan Conversion PT1.
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- Hi Folks, this is a project I have been looking to do for a long time. Build my own Camper/day van. After a lot of thought of where to start I purchased a Ford Transit Connect LWB high roof. (Now called Travis :) ). This video is Part one of my build journey. It is a bare bones account of my conversion process. Flooring,, sound deadening, insulation, and roofing.
Part Two will follow, with my Bed build design, and layout. off grid power solutions, and Kitchen area Running water sink, cooking and lighting etc.
If anybody else is thinking of doing it I hope this video will help them. I looked at loads of similar videos before and during. Loads of ideas out there.
And that is what makes UA-cam such a great tool for whatever project you set your mind to.
PS Main part filmed before the latest restrictions.
I got one 2 days ago. Mine is a high roof 2012 XLT 40K miles. Passenger wagon with 2nd row seats that are going. I have 2 opening back windows and 4 non opening windows and Will work with it. I looked for weeks and gave up, then this listing was sent in an email. Research and talking to dealer in Chicago, I bought it, got it delivered to Missouri very next early morning. Was surprised. Great surprise is remote start, don't have to pay to have one installed now. I will have raised floor removed and leave the roof insert. I am going to love it. I wanted windows. I have 3 cool small chest of different size artist drawers that I will repurpose. Bought 2 complete solar sets for house emergency last year that I will use also, just need a bed built. Good job, you have great in-laws!!! I am Getting excited and I am sure that is evident! I lost my dear husband In 2019 and time to start to live again. I am a little scared but will step out and do it. Sold my newer car to brother and that more than paid for van, so I guess it was meant to be. I watch these videos everyday.
Sounds like you’ve got yourself a fantastic Van. Best tip don’t rush it to build. If something won’t fit or work take a step back think it through there’s always another day. Most importantly enjoy the experience and get out and enjoy it. ATB from across the pond 😃👍
Need? No. Want ? Yes. Great job mate. Will try something similar when we get out of lockdown in 2037
Thanks, summer back to normal i hope
Havelock Wool. That's what you need to insulate with. It absorbs any condensation, water, etc. It keeps you toasty warm in winter and cool in summer. It also acts as powerful sound proofing.
Everything else will eventually get wet and moldy from condensation.
Thanks 👍
Just bought a 2013 !!! Transit Connect!!
Brilliant enjoy it 😃👍
I like what you are doing. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching!
Great watch ! Love the mother in law's input, she seems cool and happy to help. Great to see you have a good relationship with the in laws. Mine have both passed away. Father in law loved me. The other one wasn't to keen ! Families are great ! My parents were both only children so I don't have too many to worry about. I look forward to the next posting
Thank you yes I’ve no family left of my own just the in-laws and we get on great. Guess I’m lucky really 😃👍
Tidy job, I started mine in 2017 and still forever inprove, tinker, upgrade and change things around..... I love it, hope you have much good times in it. Thanks for showing your process.
Thank you I have enjoyed doing it so far. Roof was a bit tedious tho 😂👍 think I’ll be tinkering for a while tho
@@stevebutler7156 you think you have something spot on then...... Other circumstances, weather, cooking, entertainment in situ etc changes your setup, heating is a good one, I changed my origonal plans to accommodate a better heating system lol, or as trivial as moving hooks to a better place. You figure it all out the more you stay in it. Cheers Steve
Good video keep the videos coming 😀 👌
Peace… Salam... Shalom... Namaste and Thank You so much for All that you are doing to Heal our Mother Earth 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ 🌷 ❤
Thumbs up for Travis
I honestly thought that's it he's stopped!!! And then this happens brilliant Steve... I got into wild camping watching your videos amongst others so glad your back at it mate great idea all the best marra take care 👍🏕️🚐
So Glad to have inspired you. It’s been a tricky year for stuff, and I must admit I did lose my mojo a bit for making vids. But back on it now loads more to come ATB Steve 😃👍
Steve. Good luck with your project. Looking good and looking forward to the finished product. Have a great day buddy.
Billy
Thanks Billy me too, might be awhile yet tho 😃👍
Oh, great. Just in time. because I want to do the same way now.
Thanks a lot, for your videos.
Two weeks ago, I bought my car. Looks like same size. It is called Vauxhall Combo C in GB.
With a 1,7 l. Diesel engine with 100 HPS.
I´m a motorcycle driver too. But got healthy problems other reasons.
And I become tired, for getting wet and cold.
Greetings from germany. liked + longer subscribed.
Glad I have inspired part2 will be up soon. 👍
Very interesting project and a great idea. I will be looking forward to part 2...
Thanks John realistically part 2 will be up in early January I hope 😃👍 thanks for watching
Love the van build xx Hubby's done a T4 transporter. We've had it 13 years been the best motor ever. Can't live without a van now and feel sorry for car owners. We can have a cuppa or a full meal cooked in ours. And a portaloo lol xx
Sounds great yours Sue. I’m fancying a portaloo 😂 💩 Ps did you watch my lockdown Thai curry I made in the back garden think I mentioned you in it. ATB and have a great Xmas👍
@@stevebutler7156 keep the vlogs coming Steve this will be so interesting x you just can't beat your own loo....especially in these weird times. We just laughed when the public ones were shut! Vans are the answer xxx
Looking forward to seeing your adventures in this van Steve
Thanks Gaz👍
Looks good I have built out a Transit van myself and love it , good luck with the build Pete from Australia
Thanks Pete👍
You've done a brilliant job on the adventure van!!!!👌👌👌👌......Looking forward to the next installment, All the best 🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻👍👍👍👍
Thanks Pal, the beers have increased 😂😂👍🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍻🍻🍻🍻
Great video. Well done. Keep it up. You assistant is wonderful
Thanks John she is yes 😃👍
Coming along nicely Steve, looking forward to the next update. Will be ideal for when you go back to Harwood forest, will give you some protection from the Harwood Bigfoot. Keep safe mate.
Thanks Pal, Yep fancy a night around those parts in it. Don’t want to be woken in the night tho in it, and getting my Back door smashed in by some Wildman 🤣👍. Keep Safe as well ATB Steve
Looks great Steve cracking job mate 👊😎👊
Thanks Pal mucho appreciated 👍
Thanks for sharing this with us Steve. Looking good.
Thanks 😃👍
Well done Steve it will be fun watching this project evolve and personal I don't care it's not a bike. 👍
Thankyou, thought I’d just mention that I was still a Biker. Some people have been messaging why no bike Vids been a bit of a tricky year for wild camp vids for most of it. Roll on 2021 😃👍
Great vid. Thank You.
Thanks 🙏
Let’s talk about that enormous George Costanza wallet. 😂. Very nice build👍
Had to look that up never watched Seinfeld 😂👍
Thank You for this very nice Video with heart.
Gotta love silver vapour barrier and insulation, i see silver in my sleep haha, subscribed
I know what you mean 😂👍 thanks for subscribing happy new year.
Looking forward to this Steve
Wow that was quick, you win the prize for the fastest comment ever LOL... Hope you enjoy it, and if you are planning something yourself hope it helps.
Right time right place I suppose lol. I'm like you I've said for a few years now that I want a camper van of some description and never got round to it. I've got my works van that could be a possible project in the making or either that im trading it in towards a new works van. This video will give me some help/advice when it comes to converting it if thats what I choose to do.
Hi Steve, whats the name of the carpet and where did you get it from? Looking good mate
Love it Steve, as ever inspirational, just cracking on and doing it 👍🏻
@@tar1834 Thanks 😃👍
cool mate....im starting my connect camper after xmas...basically will be like the one your doing then im outta here travellin around uk (when i get a few weeks) and if i win the lotto then i`ll be gone for years ha....anyways ya connect looks good. from minty in bham...
Nice one enjoy your build and future travels. ATB Steve 👍
@@stevebutler7156 cheers. Ps how much was the installation...its all i gotta get..
@@smofla13 can’t remember exactly not that expensive, but the sound deadening sheets were.
..new subscriber lets c what u got best south africa ...i luv my Johannesburg best weather despite
Waiting on PT2 :)
Will be soon 👍
Yes Steve, good to see you buddy, this sounds great - ATB Gaz
Thanks Gaz 👍
A good easy to follow video. A likeable guy and fun parents in law. It would be good if you told us where you bought the stuff and the price. Where did you get that stretchy carpet for the panels? Also the silver insulation and wool....the only bit I don't like so far is the wooden ceiling.
Hi Thanks for Watching, 4 way stretch carpet you can get Amazon, eBay etc. I got mine local campervan supplies store 5metres and 4 tins high temp spray glue(forgotten name) Insulation Wickes, plastic bottle insulation BandQ. Didn’t want to carpet roof, I think it would get dirty over time and insulating over would be problematic. It was an absolute pain to do, but one of the main insulated areas. With the cavity created with the pine cladding I stuffed the insulation in as I went. The roof prior lined with silver insulation. Only place I’m not happy with is circular hole for the roof vent. 😃👍
next episode, dreads & fire juggling
Great project & vid Steve, I also always wanted to do something similar, maybe youve inspired me to get serious about a similar project, poss bigger Transit to get my MTB or motorbike in for longer farther trips.
Yes worth doing pal. I would have got a bigger van but just wanted something small day van etc. Wife will probably sleep in it about once in a blue moon 😂👍
It's all looking good so far... thinking of doing somthing similar with a Connect when i've found the right one.
Looking forward to the build and result. Greetz from Switzerland, Steve.
Thankyou yes it’s coming along quite nice at the minute, had a few challenges, but I’m enjoying it 👍
Have your in-laws got enough toilet rolls stocked up there Steve 😂😂
You should see how many Tea bags they have just in case 😂👍
Hi Steve. looking good mate.
I am enjoying this. Just a suggestion. Have a
Look at( wild astro) on utube he's doing van
Conversion too. stay safe mate. old dave.
Are you still working for the same job Stephen Come and see you one day 👍👍👍👍
Yes Pal I am 👍
Where do I know you from? Your face is so familiar. Great van mate! Jsut bought a connect camper myslef. Great van.
Crimewatch maybe 🤣 enjoy your build 👍
@@stevebutler7156 hahah! That’s it! 😆
Thanks mate. Here’s to some great adventures!
Hello Steve, here ist Mica from Germany.
Very nice project, can you please tell me which fan and roof ventilation you have in there? Have you a link for me.. I want to buy one of it.
greets🤗
Hi Mica, sorry I don’t know the make it was already installed when I bought the Van. Thanks for watching 😃👍
What year van is this? Doing a good job
How much did you buy it for?
I paid £3800 for the Van
What's the BMW called?
Bikes called Beemer 😃👍
Are you supposed to be at your in laws under Covid restrictions?
Steve I do like your videos but the adverts every 5-8 minutes are excessive and making me seriously consider unsubscribing. I know it makes you a bit of money, but the sheer quantity of unskippable ads is frustrating to the point of turning your videos off after the second or third set of ads.