Extreme Van Conversion: LIVING IN CHAOS! (Van Life Australia)
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- Опубліковано 8 сер 2024
- Welcome to week 2 of our extreme van conversion journey in Australia! In this episode, we dive headfirst into the challenges of van life, DIY conversion, and living in a tiny space. From limited space to unpredictable weather interruptions, we're sharing the real struggles of turning our van into a home on wheels.
Van Life in Australia: 🚐
Living life on the road has its unique set of challenges, especially in the beautiful but unpredictable Australian landscape. Join us as we navigate the highs and lows of van life, showcasing the breathtaking sights and the unfiltered realities.
DIY Conversion Challenge: 🔧
This DIY van conversion challenge has pushed us to our limits as we tackle the ins and outs of transforming our van into a cozy home. We'll take you behind the scenes of our DIY process, offering tips and tricks we've learned along the way.
Week 2 Highlights: 🏗️
Overcoming limited space hurdles
Battling weather interruptions
Coping with the daily struggles of living in a tiny building space
Follow our journey as we conquer these obstacles and watch as our van transformation takes shape. If you're into van life, van builds in Australia, or simply love a good DIY adventure, be sure to hit that 'Subscribe' button and give us a 'Thumbs Up' to join us on this incredible ride. Stay tuned for more van life updates, tips, and tricks in the weeks to come. Thanks for watching!
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⤈ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⤈
0:00 - 0:50 - Whats Happening!
0:50 - 03:50 - Van Admin Day
03:50 - 07:55 - Cladding the Roof
07:55 - 08:39 - The Weather Changes
08:39 -12:18 - Things Are Going Wrong
12:18 - 13:10 - Putting Up Curtains
13:10 - 15:29 - Installing Side Wall
15:29 - 16:45 - Choosing the Floor
16:45 - 18:50 - Installing the Floor
18:50 - 19:40 - Its raining again!
19:40 - 21:20 - Floor Take 2
21:20 - 24:33 - Van Design Day!
24:33 - 25:46 - Floor Take 3
⤈ WHO WE ARE ⤈
We are Philly and Keely and we live full time in our tiny home on wheels Martha. After building our DIY home in a Citroen Relay camper we spent a year living on the streets of London before quitting our jobs only to be met with lockdown. Then we took our van further than she had ever been before to the very beautiful Turkey. Enroute, we stopped off in Spain for a few weeks where we experienced every van lifers worst nightmare, we were robbed and they stole all valuables in our van. But then we were back on our feet, fully MOT’d and back on the road through Europe before we experienced another vanlife nightmare... our van caught fire!! After the trauma of that we had a massive change of plan and made our way to Japan. We enjoyed a three-month Japanese Adventure and then got back to Martha for some new European Adventures. After an incredible three-month Scottish road trip, we have now packed up our van and are heading to Australia for a new van life adventure!
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Awesome work guys !!!! Van is really coming together and you two are just soooo incredible doing this together while living in it ! My favourite UA-camrs ever !
Awww thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰 that's so kind of you to say 💪💪
Your energy & enthusiasm is very impressive, you two really are amazing! I’m in awe that you can build this while you’re living in it at the same time, that’s incredible. I’m thoroughly enjoying this van build & wish you both the very best ❤
Thanks so much Bridget ❤️
I admire your confidence to do what you are doing, it's hard enough just to convert a van let alone living in it as well, good job. 👍
Confidence is a kind way to describe it 🤣🤣 stupid is how some might say haha .
You guys are just the best! Absolutely always bring a smile to my face. Love how the van is coming along.
Thankyou 🥰🥰
It’s coming together nicely, looking forward to seeing you two living in comfort and not having to put the bed on the roof 😂
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The roof and paneling is GORGEOUS!! Just like ours so I'm biased (American Walnut stain) Walnut worktop and walnut plank effect lino too with white walls with teal and gold soft furnishings....Every time I look at ours I say "isn't the roof gorgeous" I think it looks like a whisky barrel, but we have a transit and the curving in two directions towards the front plus two openings for skylight and fan meant it took us a full week of holiday just to do the ceiling!! Impressed at the speed yours went in. We thought we had enough screws but it started to fall down. We now have 100s of screws. wise van converters you are.
Your van sounds beautiful, very luxurious colours 🥰
You can do it! We can't believe how quickly you've got on with it already!
Thanks so much Guys 🥰🥰
Roof box would have been handy for the build little more space and could shut the lid on the mess 😂
That's a great idea Amanda 💪
Love you guys! Smashing it
Love you more 🥰
Its looking good guys, l hope our aussie weather has been kind to you xx love from your Aussie friend
Thanks Donna 🥰 Melbourne weather can be a cruel beast sometimes haha
I am about two and a half hours north from Melbourne about 30 minutes from New South Wales border, better weather haha
Wish we had a magic wand 🪄 for you two and hey presto it’s finished. It’s starting to look like a living space (albeit a bit barrel like 😂 with all that wood panelling) and you’re making a good job on the finish. What’s your plan for the mattress .. is it getting the chop to make seating and a fill-in that you keep under the seats. 🤔. Having the summer ahead means you can at least spend a good proportion of your time outdoors and I guess your plan is to have a movable cooking hob. Have you planned to have some sort of canvas awning or tent. In fact did you consider a car and camping. 🏕. Looking forward to your next episode .. you have been allocated the big TV .. only our favourite UA-camrs get that privilege. 👍🏻👍🏻🏅❤️
Aww thanks so much for the TV privilege! Yeah the mattress will be getting chopped into the sofa, so fingers crossed that all goes ok! Yeah the hob will be moveable. Hadn't thought about an awning or tent thing, but probably not a bad idea, I suppose we could store it on the roof!
Teamwork well done! I can’t believe you are in my home town & at Bunnings still! 👍🤗❤️
Thanks so much Pamela 🥰
Mornin Keely and Philly you two are unbelievable your really working hard to finish your van with weather space and time a disadvantage and only throwing coffee at each other and Keely OMG the curtains are so Cute stay safe see ya soon from New Jersey😘🌸🌺🎃🚐☕️☕️
Thanks so much Linda 🥰 defo working hard but we are getting there 💪
Guys may I suggest that you invest in some magnetic fly/ mosquito screens for the back door & sliding door, you will honestly regret it if you don't as our fly's & mozzies are truly horrific especially in our summer. Also sign up to become a anaconda member for some occasional awesome deals on camping & outdoors gear.
Thanks Michelle, we will defo be purchasing some of these before we leave 💪💪
I really wanted to add a quip to this video but i can't think of one because of the true reality of self build/living in van conversion. The blackout curtains will make a great feature for all those late night lock-in sessions you'll be having on your newly created traditional English countryside pub on wheels 😎👍
🤣🤣🤣 love the pub vibes haha
Wow fabulous work You can pop all your stuff under the van when it rains... well thats what i do. 😊
Yeah we started doing that this week, as long as its only a drizzle it seems ok.
Hi Philly and Keely. You are really doing well with the van build. The wood panelling and floor looks really nice. It must be really hard to live in the van whilst converting it. I’m really impressed on how you’re managing to film and edit this as well as converting as it must really slow you down. Thanks for doing that though🥰. Have a great week. Take care. Nick
Thanks so much Nick, yeah edit days defo eat alot of time, but we are making good progress 💪💪
Loving the preview of your layout. Working against all odds and still laughing. Keep it up thanks.
Thanks Richie 🥰🥰
Coming along nicely, I would move the back of the van as close to that back wall as possible when you leave it unattended. Considering many locals know your back door is not secured and all those lovely goodies onboard, stay safe. Enjoying the vids.😸
Yeah we started parking it right tight to the wall. But thankfully got the latch fixed a few days later before the video went live haha, so if anyone tries it will be closed now lol.
Nice one.@@phillyandkeely
Rig a tarpaulin to form an awning, you can work on in the rain. It will come in handy as you travel.
That's a great idea 💪
smashing it yous 2 loving the carpark series hahah seems you brought the weather from here with you lol cant wait for the build to be finished and the adventure starts gold hunting in the outback lol :)
We should defo try do some gold hunting that would be fun 🤣🤣
I dont know how you guys do what you do...i can only put it down to youthful enthusiasm..you are amaaazing. If i lived in Melb I'd be bringing you coffee and breakfast every morning 😉. Let me know if you're coming to Adelaide ☕️🍩
We will defo be coming to Adelaide, so we might take you up on that coffee offer 😜
You 2 are doing amazing stuff ! I know it's very hard work but rest assured it's great viewing. I was so doubtful about your dark stain but I was so wrong, it is looking fabulous. I suppose you have to park the van close to the back wall to stop the back being opened, but it would be so great if you had a side awning you could pull out with all that rain. Keep up the great work ❤🚐
Thanks so much Marion, glad I've won you over to the dark side 😜
I am surprised the pair of you and the van didn't become a tourist attraction in the car park. Impressed by your happy squabbling and determination to complete the job. I am surprised the pair of you have still got all your fingers.
I'm surprised I still have all my fingers 🤣🤣 looking forward to getting this van finished and hitting the road woop woop
So intense! And the design sounds amazing 👊
Yay thankyou, so excited to make it a reality 🥰
Another great video…..you fellas are so entertaining……..such a great couple. Looking forward to the next video. I think Bunnings should give you an award. Rest up now and come back real quick🦋🦋🦘🦘🐨🐨🐨🍄
Thanks so much 🥰🥰 Bunnings reward would be epic haha
You guys!! It’s looking so good! The extra work of moving everything in and out and into the front…I can feel the exhaustion! But you guys are doing amazing, super inspiring! Thanks for sharing the journey!
Thanks so much Tessa 🥰🥰
Waking up on a Sunday, grabbing a coffee and watching Philly and Keely be great UA-camrs. Class Sunday morning!
Aww that's very lovely for you to say Helen, thankyou 🥰
A tarpaulin would be handy if it just showers. Van looking good. I love the wood effect. You two make me smile. My old van passed its MOT yesterday.yipee . Michelle. X
Congrats on passing MOT, always so nerve wracking isn't it!!
@ChapterByChapterVlog It sure is, especially when it is old. They welded another piece of sill and a new back calliper. Happy days. It is amazing that you are living in the van while converting it. My husband and i nearly divorced doing ours and we werent living in it lol. Take care. Michelle.
Ye are smashing the build 👍
Thanks Denise, hope you are well 🥰🥰
I take my hat off to you I don’t know how you do it living in a van and converting it. It’s looking very good anyway And you always make me laugh nothing seems to bother you Good luck with the rest of the build I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes. And your trips around Australia.
Thanks so much Clifford, gotta laugh or we might cry hahaha!
U crazy couple but my god you are so enjoyable to watch, keep going xx
Haha thanks Jayne 🥰
You two are the best! I love watching all your adventures and silliness, hahaha; even if it’s from a car park!
Haha thanks so much 🥰🥰
Hi ya Philly and Keely, you’ve done well living and sleeping in the van , nice job the curtains. Take care and stay safe from Qld 🌟🤩🥵🥰
Thanks Barry 🥰🥰 Melbourne temps very different from QLD eh 🤣🤣
Wow… you guys are doing a brilliant job 👍🏻👏🏼😁💕
Thanks so much Rose ❤️
I’m really worried about the height issue . See how you put the vinyl flooring down the middle with no seam . That’s what I’m saying with the full sheet of plywood . It does look great . That Bunning place is very understanding . Have a great week . It’s alright with me if you two want to post a Wednesday video . Your bodies are really going to pay the price in this van . Sell it as soon as you’re done and you’ll have enough money for a proper full height van .
Yeah the height is defo a challenge, but we can manage for six months, but defo not long term haha. Ps. If we posted a Wednesday video we would have no time to build we would spend all week editting haha 🤣
Great wakening up to my two favorite youtubers vans coming on a treat oh to be young again and have your energy ✨️ yous always make me smile ❤ and 🫂 from Scotland 🏴
Thanks so much Assi ❤️ much love back to you in Scotland
Another great video. Yes Melbourne weather 4 seasons in one day. Loving the conversion thanks for sharing enjoy your time in Oz
Haha, definitely Melbourne lmao. We are so happy to be in Australia, excited to get exploring soon
Another great video. It must be so frustrating having to work and live in such a small space at the same time. It's looking great though. Looking forward to your next update. Keep smiling guys!
Thanks so much 🥰🥰
I'm proud of your progress with the van.love to you both I'm proud of you's.❤
Thanks so much 🥰🥰🥰
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well done both, it's really coming together xx
Thankyou 🥰🥰
You guys are smashing it! Love the layout i can visualise it all coming together!
Yay, thankyou, we are so buzzing for the design too
AWE it's shaping up guys, loving your colour choices, it'll soon be organised just hang in there 😊 xcx
Thanks so much Katrina 🥰
You're doing a great job guys but have you thought about renting a storage shed for a couple of weeks, you would be able to store tools timber etc there and may give you some shelter whilst working on van, probably cant stay there overnight though. Cheers and beers
Thanks so much Susan, we did think of it, but too expensive. However Steve the mechanic is gonna hook us up soon with work space so that will be awesome
Good effort guys and looking great Dave
Thanks Dave 🥰
Good morning what a great way to start the day Philly and Keely yay 🙂
Thanks so much Fiona 🥰🥰
Fair play to you pair.. I can’t stand in my van either.. but I put my cooker right at the back door so i can stand outside and cook.. wood definitely work with your style of door… great work guys
May be a pull out kitchen it is oz after all, you will spend most of your time outside (except for Melbourne!). And ventilation? Fans or ? You are going into summer…
Thanks so much Mark ❤️❤️ I think we will stand outside to cook alot too, our stove will be portable 💪
We are gonna install a roof vent and we also have a wee 12v air con unit for the back 💪💪
Looking good guys.
Thanks Jayne 🥰
You’re doing great x
Thankyou 🥰🥰
You are so awesome- it is looking terrific and I wish for you many wonderful adventures! ❤❤❤
Thanks so much Raven 🥰🥰
You are doing such a good job on the van. I like the rich colour of the wood panels.
Thanks so much Mel 🥰
Great work 🎉❤
Thanks Floris 🥰
@@phillyandkeely of course. My weekly zen video of fun.
Just started following you guys, loving the content and your down to earth attitudes 😊
Thanks so much Gemma ❤️❤️ that's very kind of you to say
A delightful film guys. We absolutely love our weekly 30 minutes with you two gems x looking forward to next week.....
Aww thanks so much Guys 🥰🥰
You guys are so lovely and inspirational you are doing soooo well… you are the highlight of my week … sad though that might sound its true 😂 ❤❤❤ Amazing curtains and ceiling 🥰 yay beautiful floor too! Luxury 😊
Thanks so much Josie 🥰🥰 glad we can bring a little joy to your week ❤️❤️
love it, its coming together nicely. GOing to look great in the end, and the adventures you will go on will be so worth the trouble! :)
Thanks so much guys!! So looking forward to starting. The adventure woop woop
You two are amazing....I just love you to bits. Thank you for being so entertaining, informative and flippin crazy. We need more Philly and Keely energy and integrity in this world. Can't wait for next week's video. Many blessings 🙏🕉
Thanks so much 🥰🥰
Looking great so far x
Thanks Jon 💪❤️
Well done your getting there
Thanks Janet, slowly but surely ❤️💪
We do tend to 'live' in Bunnings here guys. I say I've got to go to Bunnings, my wife asks what for, I reply that I don't know yet, I'll know when I see it!
Great video as always, can't wait to see you actually on the road again.
Hahaha, it's addictive lmao
Yes, we are first to view the best channel in UA-cam
Awwww thanks so much Ted ❤️❤️❤️
You both are awesome construction engineers and contracors and laborers
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❤️❤️ that's very kind of you to say
Awesome job guys, love watching your adventures and waiting for a new Australian video to be ready each week xxx
Thanks so much Pam 🥰🥰
You two are so amazing with your spirit of adventure and achieving so much in a very difficult environment of living in the van and converting it. You are perfect examples of how strong the human spirit is. Your marriage will endure anything that comes this way. Stay well folks. 🎉❤
Thankyou so much 🥰🥰🥰
Love you guy's, well done and so excited for you both.
Thanks so much Hazel 🥰🥰
👏 your enthusiasm and resilience is inspiring 😎 It’s looking great & will be so worth, the blood 🩸 sweat & tears! Keep going! Ps- mcds has a burger 🍔 atm called a Philly cheese stack, was at the drive-thru & my hubby is never very good at talking into the speakers 🔊 or remembering the order, he asked for a Phillykeely 🤣🤣🤣🤭 Em 💜
🤣🤣🤣 this is brilliant!! I hope his PhillyKeely was delicious haha!
Doing good guys. Love your channel
Aww thanks so much Wendee 🥰
You two are amazing . What a difference the wood makes to the roof ❤ great work . Small steps, guys your doing amazing ❤
So cute isn't it!
Awesome guys sending my ❤ hi philly I bet keely will need a plant now to go with curtains 😊😊
You know I've been asking for plants 🤣🤣 I'm trying to convince him a small tree would look fabulous haha
Love this so much ❤
Thankyou 🥰
You are crushing this van build. I don’t know how you do it! I can’t wait to see it finished. 👏👏👏👏
Thanks so much Carol 💪💪
Looking good! You should get the tent you can pop on the back door and pull out kitchen 😉
Tent would be a great jobby. Reason I don't want pull out kitchen is because sometimes I will wanna be in bed and make coffee lmao, or there might be mossies or crocs and I want safety of van to cook haha
@ChapterByChapterVlog ah yes I hear you about making coffee in bed 🤣. Crocs are a plenty only if you camp near where they are 😂..snakes would be more my concern. Ekkk
Great hard work put into the van. It will be lovely when finished good planning too. I love the curtains and fairy lights
Thanks so much Annie 🥰🥰
Definitely Dedicated ❤ you two are doing an amazing job 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thanks Mary 🥰
Loving the cosy scottish lodge vibes... cant wait to see the next phase xx
Thanks so much Sally 🥰
Great job. B4 you build the bed do an oil change and oil filter air filter fuel filter change and timing belt at least. After bad frame is built it is gonna be harder and messier. Best of luck..
Thanks so much 🥰 we have designed the bed so that the L part can be removed to gain access to the engine bay if ever needed. The van is getting full service etc before we leave, so fingers crossed all will be good 🤞🙏
Darlings! The way you work together is a goal! I dismantled my daughter's old bed the other day, and then built the new one, in a very small space. Daughter was there for (ahem) guidance. Everything got hoiked out the window!! But still, I have bruises on me arms, 2 black eyes and me back is still in bulk! I have such admiration for you both! Looking forward to the next vlog!
Much peace and love. And Samhain Blessings to yez!
Thanks so much Julie, hope you've recovered from the small space bed endeavours haha
You two have done sooo well. The little camper is looking great so far 🙂
Thanks Ivan ❤️❤️ we are loving how it's coming together
Love your enthusiasm!!! Looking pretty awesome. Thanks for sharing your adventures ❤
Thanks Michelle ❤️
Hi guys, if you come up to the other end of Vic, it doesn't rain here 😊
Yeah Melbourne is the worst for weather from what we hear haha
@@phillyandkeely yeah sure is 4 seasons in one day. Great video as well.. how long are you here for?
im so excited to see this journey you guys!!!
x
Thanks so much Kenzie 🥰
You r both so inspiring! Ur doing great... looks hard going but will be SO worth it... backing ye all the way from Scotland x 🏴☺️
Oh to be young again! You guys are so amazing! You’ve got this!
Don't feel young right now 🤣🤣
Well done guys another productive week. Love your enthusiasm and drive. Looking forward to the build and you starting your adventures in it. Are you going to give the van a name? Have a good week guys. ❤
Yeah we have named the van, but can't believe we forgot to film actually mentioning that 🤣🤣 will have to add it in next week, spoiler alert we wanna call him 'Dingo' ❤️❤️
Bloody amazing guys. It's not a glamorous life. You seem to be dealing with it well but please look after your mental health, the stress must be unimaginable. I am donating to you both, please, other viewers do the same. Every little helps...and we are rewarded by sharing your amazing adventures xx
That's very kind of you ❤️ thanks so much 🥰🥰 definitely not Glamorous 🤣🤣
You two are fantastic and such an inspiration!! I wish I could get my hubby to be this adventurous. Well done!! ❤️
Haha thanks Rebecca ❤️
Got to hand it to you two - I am so impressed. Just know it's going to be perfect. Stay safe and sane, (if you can 😊,) loving following your journey xx
Thanks so much Ros 🥰
I know well the challenges of doing up a van while living in it as I’ve done that with my caravan…. Although I did it over a few years! 😂
You guys are just amazing!!!! It looks fabby and I just love watching you two together, you’re just the cutest couple on UA-cam!!! So excited for your Australian road trip and to hopefully crossing paths in our crazy road trippin’ lives while you’re here! ❤️
Oh and a tip for floor lino (yours is very similar to mine) it’s easier if you make a newspaper template of your space using sticky tape to join sheets of paper together then lay it on the lino and cut the exact shape you need prior to putting it in the van. That’s how I’ve done all mine!
Aww thanks so much Lisa ❤️ it would be alot of fun if our paths crossed I'm sure 🥰🥰
Loving it!
Thanks Veronica
Amazing work, love the videos ❤
Thanks Abigail ❤️
Love seeing your progress and off coarse your humerus antiics with each other😂 🍀👍👍
Thankyou ❤️❤️
You both continue to amaze me what you are doing and achieving. Love it, love you guys x
Thanks Linda ❤️❤️
Doing a great job guys ❤
Thankyou 🥰🥰
Ok you two. I’m now completely knackered……..again
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Looking good guys. 👏👏
Thanks Dianne 🥰
Brilliant,nice job
Thanks Shirley 🥰
Your attitudes are everything. You got this!
Thankyou 🥰🥰
you guys are doing a great job! excited for you!
Thanks so much Kathi 🥰🥰
Totally loving your channel; well done guys 👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much Helen 🥰🥰
Van is looking awesome guys. Can't wait until its finished. I,m excited too.
Thanks so much Deb 🥰🥰
You two are amazing!👏🏻👏🏻🥰🥰
Thanks Priscilla 🥰🥰