THIS IS REALLY BLOODY HARD - VAN BUILD in SPAIN - (VAN LIFE EUROPE)
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- Опубліковано 28 лют 2024
- Our van build series continues as we attempt to build a van with limited tools and no experience. We want to create the perfect home on wheels for us and our dogs to have future vanlife adventures and travel to some amazing places this year, but its a rollercoaster of frustrations and emotions.. Some days we're up and some days we're down!
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Thanks so much for watching another van build video☺️.. We honestly appreciate each and everyone of you.. Hope you are already subscribed to our channel but if not please consider doing so as it really helps us out🧡
Guys, enough of the van build videos. Used to look forward to your vlogs but they're all so samey now. I think you two are great but I'm switching off after 5 minutes of every video now. I'm sorry if this sounds rude
@@KerryOrange-ry3du I concur...
@@KerryOrange-ry3duwe’re working so hard to get this done as quickly as possible because we don’t want to be making ‘van build’ videos, we know they are not very entertaining to watch, your message doesn’t help matters, just makes us feel like crap actually so thanks for that.. Travel vlogs WILL resume very soon and they will be better than ever, just hope we have some viewers left by then!!!
Your doing great guys don’t let ppl bring you down you have been through some real tough situations and you’ve pulled through, I love watching your ups and downs it’s called real bloody life! not dressed up as something that it’s not. Keep on doing what your doing 👏👏👏👏👏
You guys ! 😂 you flick out one beautiful vlog after the other ❤ And you are so real and funny ❤😂 I will for sure cheer and wave to you if you pass my way one day 👏🏻👋🏼 Or I pass your way back on mainland Spain 🇪🇸 Greetings from my home on Tenerife ☀️🏝️
Don’t think what other people think, it’s not our van. It’s all about what suits you guys. It’s going to be perfect for you and the little gorgeous Doggies ❤❤❤
Thankyou so much ❤️ x 😊
What I love about you two is that you don’t really swear or blaspheme. It’s a pleasure to hear you saying ‘blinking’ 😂
Keep up the good work, everything is looking good, even though it must get frustrating at times. ❤❤❤
Editing 😂😂
Awww, Thankyou.. We obviously swear every now amongst ourselves😂.. Yes, I (Sarah) do prefer words like ‘blinking’.. Just think there’s no need for swearing in a public place, blinking is a nice word and means exactly the same thing!! ❤
On UA-cam we are presenting ourselves for all to see in a way so swearing etc really is not the way to talk to anyone, is it? ..
All I can say is well done on keeping calm in the frustration of the build. Love watching your positivity.
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
They're always riveting! The way you two face mistakes and issues head-on with humor and sticktuitivness is fantastic. You've made so much progress and the build is great!!! The result will be strong yet light, with tons of storage, and most importantly, comfortable and homey. I feel very happy for you and the doggies. All the frustration and hard work right now will yield exponential benefits in the final result! Have a great week ❤❤❤❤
Lovely to see you guys and the doggies again. I look forward to checking in with you each week. I don’t find your DIY build boring, it’s interesting. There’s a lot more to a van build than you first think, thank you for sharing this with us. Don’t forget to have some time off (all of you) and don’t push yourselves too hard. The van is coming along and I love the contrast of worktop wood stain to the unit colour - really nice. Take care, have a good week and catch you next week. 😃👍👍
awwwww, Thankyou so much for the positive feedback, can’t wait to hit the road again soon and share travel vlogs with everyone from our new home ☺️☺️xx
You sweet folks will be rocking on the road very soon. Your determination is inspiring to say the least. Much respect from Oregon USA ❣️
awwwww, Thankyou, yes very soon indeed.. Can’t wait ☺️☺️xx
Guys you may not be expert van builders but you certainly know what you want and are achieving your goal. Love the banter between you both. 💚
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
You guys are a breath of fresh air I love the doggies God Bless You
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
I would never call you idiots, you’re too funny, entertaining, authentic and endearing!❤
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx ❤
They are not the sharpest tools to be fair.
Bless you both for staying so chipper throughout all the set backs. ❤xx
Thankyou.. Soon it will all be worth it, can’t wait to share the adventures with everyone again 😊
Ours took over 1,5 year because we also worked other jobs, had a challenging rescue dog to train and we’re “victims” of the weather gods as we stayed in the mountains and all the hardware stores where ages away. Being able to work on the van full time makes it faster but is also draining we can imagine. Looking good though! Hope it alls runs smoothly all the way.
Thanks guys❤️.. Your build was amazing🙌Hope your travels are going well xx
This is real life. Don't worry about the amount of build videos there are, its just the way it is. At least you will know where everything is when finished. 😊❤
You two just crack me up. I’m laid up with COVID and this just cheered me up. I just love your attitude. Can’t wait to see the finished van.
awwwww, Thankyou and hope you get well soon ❤☺️xx
I so agree.. there never is too much counter space in a van!
Thanks.. It’s going to be so good for doing whatever tasks we want.. Can’t wait to move in and hit the road! 😊
Keep going guys you are doing really well. This is a difficult project even for the highly skilled. You’re learning as you go along. It probably feels like climbing a mountain with concrete shoes on but you will get there. I like that you are keeping it real in your content it’s heartening to see it like it is and not been smoothed over for social media content. It’s why I like your channel. ❤
Thanks so much Helen.. We are trying our best and comments like yours are so nice to read, really appreciate you❤.. Hope you’re having a lovely day 😊
The van build is getting there. Slow and steady wins the race. 🙂👍👍🇨🇦
Thankyou so much ❤️ x
Love you guys you make me smile so much, happy days. Have a good week and love to the doggies.
awwwww, Thankyou so much ☺️xx
Hi ya Nick n Sarah n of course the boys 💖
We just love love seeing the progress your making even if you feel your heading backwards at times… it’s all progress in the end and it won’t be long before your telling us its done and your off for the next adventure 🎉🎉🎉
So so excited to see how it all ends up fitting together, reminds us of our camper build you’ll get there ❤ keep the videos coming and take care till next time 😊 Xx lots of love and encouragement xx
Here I am getting all caught up on the videos that I've missed over the last two and a half months while traveling. Glad to see you're getting near completion on the van build! Well Ta ta for now, I'm off to your next video 👍🏻
The van build is starting to look fab , cant wait to see the finished build , yous are doing a great job .xxxx
Thankyou! Not long now😊
Hi guys
Take ya time no rush
Enjoying watching you both recreate your mobile home
Freezing cold in England and poring with rain ☔️. Normal 😊
Love Kim xx
Thankyou Kim.. Hope that rain stops soon for you! Spring is just around the corner now😊
Watching this 11pm at night in Mijas Pueblo, Andalucia and the wind is howling around us, blowing things everywhere. We live on top of a hill half way up the mountain so it gets like this sometimes. The wind this week has been crazy. We like you have been getting jobs done which is a challenge to say the least. Hopefully it calms down for the weekend foe you and us. You are doing a great job and all your hard work will pay off as your van will be lighter and better than before. You will also know exactly how things really so if there is a problem you will know why and how to fix it. If you are ever around Mijas, let me know, you can call in for a drink ❤️
awwwww, Thankyou, would love to pop by for a drink next time we’re in the area☺️.. Another gusty day today wasn’t it!? It’s a pain in the butt working outside but we’re managing xxx
Seeing you hammering in those pegs into the rocky ground, you should buy some "hex pegs". You drill them in and out of the ground in no time.
We also use them for anchor points to hook our pooches lead to when stirring outside
Another great vlog. You might think it’s boring, but your viewers love seeing you and the little doggies doing your thing. Can’t understand why you don’t have way more subscribers. It’s one of the best van life vlogs on UA-cam. I have a busy life, but eagerly look forward to ‘escaping' every Friday morning when the next episode appears. (I’m in Australia.) Can’t wait for the next one! 😁🎉
awwwww, Thankyou so much for the kind words and for making time to watch our videos, we really appreciate you ☺️xx
I hope you don’t take this as negative but I’m trying to help, on your water tank those two threaded bars going through that timber won’t hold that tank when it’s full of water, remember one litre is one kg and yes working and completing one part at a time will help you to complete without the brain overload, hope you see this as helpful 👍
Yeah we know.. but the water tank it boxed in by many different things, it’s won’t be going anywhere 😊
I loved this video. You work so well together, and even when it all seems to be going wrong, you somehow lift each other's spirits. I'm sure you have your moments off-camera though. Nick inside the bed frame really made me laugh. You are always entertaining so never worry about what other people think. Love Dizzy and Charlie too. You are very good parents. Can't wait for the next installment. Love to you all xx
Such a lovely message.. Thankyou so much for watching and for your kind words🧡❤️
Just keep showing pictures of those cute doggies while Nick is talking and I will be happy!
😂😂.. Will do ❤
It's easier to imagine what the van will look like now. You've come a long way and should be proud of your accomplishment, considering you're making it up as you go along. I hope the weather hangs in for you and you get a lot done in the next few days. I can't wait to see the van in the next vlog.
awwwww, Thankyou so much ☺️xx
Really feeling your pain and frustrations. I’ve been building my van (first one), for almost 2.5 years now. It’s nearly finished (thank goodness), but I started with a bare van and no plans/template. But super happy with my results, heading to Spain later this year to visit friends and chill/enjoy the fruits of my labour.
Congratulations on nearly getting you van finished and hope you have a lovely trip away 😊
Sarah, your plumving skills are amazing. I always get in a muddle with connectors, elbows, adaptors etc. Looks so neat. You guys are really perfectionists but the final look will be something to be proud of. it's gonna look first class. You've really managed to keep the weight of the build down; that'll save on fuel etc., too. Yes, i agree that working in windy conditions, especially when its blustery, really wrecks concentration and is quite tiring. Hope for your sakes and those impatient to see you move on, that another three weeks should do it! Am astonished that Vinster managed the coast and back trip without a flinch. So he has intermittent calliper syndrome??! 😄
Haha, yeah Vinny has a mind of his own and just does his thing😂😂.. Thankyou so much for watching ❤️ x
Love your vlogs guys! Take no notice of the people commenting against your content. I'm finding you working on the van very interesting.
awwwww, xx Thanks so much, we really appreciate you following along, we knew we would get some haters during the build and of course less people watching but it’s totally fine.. ❤.. Hope you’re having a lovely day❤️
I love your enthusiasm, guys, I really do. I think you are doing so well. And making it very entertaining to watch, good job guys. 👍🐸
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
@@theexPAWers when are you planning on coming to good old blity? 🤔
Head for Northern Scotland in June, when it hardly gets dark 👍🐸
Love nicks new cut. Never seen anyone use the aluminium framing before but I like the idea, gonna show the hubby for when we rebuild ours. It will save so much weight
You should! If you get the connections and aluminium that fit its easy to work with. 😁
Hi guys! It’s looking awesome, I’m so jealous 😂…much love to you all 🇬🇧♥️
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
Loving watching the van build.
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
You both are doing a great job. The van is going to be so nice when finished. Can't wait to see all the future video's traveling in it with the doggies.
Not long now❤😊
Just remember you 2 know one was born knowing all this stuff we all learned just like your learning. I still have 2 broken knuckle's from attacking the fridge I lost and to show me who was boss they never healed properly so don't do that do anything but that Weve all ready been where your going good luck luck It's all worth it in the end .
Your going to have a Beautiful home after you finnish all your very hard work guys ❤❤. Love & hugs to Charlie ❤& Dizzy❤ .XXXX
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx ❤
I’m really enjoying the van build videos and I will watch anything campervan related. I also can’t wait for the travel content as well. I will continue watching!😃
Thankyou so much, we appreciate you😊
Sending love to all Hoomans an Dawgs!! Nearly there, Beauts! Building a van together is building a life together and it`s sometimes hard, but always worth it. xx
Love that acoustic guitar at the start. Gorgeous!
Glad you like it.. Thanks so much for watching..😁
You two are AMAZING 🎉 and the doggies xx
What you are doing is fabulous, to teach people how to build a great van ,without ALL the tools and work shop!!!
However 😢 living in Weston-super-Mare or the UK right now 😢😢😢😢means you are unable to do ANYTHING outside, due to 90% constant rain 😢
Go!!! YOU TWO, I love watching you, what ever your experience ❤
You have seen me through, so much, during Covid and beyond 🎉 THANK YOUUUU ❤
awwwww, Thankyou so much for the kind words❤☺️xx Have a good weekend and hope the weather improves for you xx
Aww love you two and the furbabies , well done for sticking with the van build ,you have more patience than me 😊 it is going to look great when you have finished it and it will be just how you want it because you have put so much time and effort into it , thank you for taking us along on the journey. Please give the babies a kiss from me xx❤❤
You're doing a great job! I get tired just watching everything you have done and all that is left to do.
You have made such an efficient build with every little book and crabby accounted for. You can tell that you have spent a lot of time living in a van. Awesome job!!!!
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
The bonus is, you will know Velton like the back of your hand after all this build/remove/build/remove 😂👍
Oh yes exactly 😊
Thank you for sharing your build warts & all, if something's worth doing it's worth doing properly & you're learning all the time. You'll be living in it so it needs to suit you not anybody else as we're all different.
Hubby's been in hospital the last fortnight really unwell & is now home, watching you two has been a relief for me from tension each time you put a vlog on UA-cam so thank you for being my release valve! Xx
❤🏴❤
Thankyou Annie and we hope the hubby is doing better and gets well soon, sending love to you both ❤❤
@@theexPAWers Thank you guys x
I was wondering about Dizzy, glad he is keeping warm at home. It’s always good seeing all paws of you 🐾♥️ The van is coming along nicely and it will get to a point where it looks more completed. It’s so much work! Glad the two of you work well together 😊 Almost there 🌟
Almost there indeed❤😊.. Thanks so much for watching..😁
Just wanted to say hi...like they say...keep the faith. You are working so hard, it may take some doing but you will get there. Hard work pays off....before you know it you will be planning a road trip.Good luck, sending positive fibes and energy..., regards from Québec, Canada. ❤️👍
awwwww, Thankyou so much for the kind words ☺️☺️xx
Actually really enjoying the van build. It’s especially good because you’re not experts but working it out as you go. In awe of what you’re doing. Well done for sticking at it. 🤗🚌❤️
It’s going to be just what you two created and that’s wonderful
Maybe not riveting, but still enjoying the whole process of your build, forward and backward. ❤
Thankyou so much ❤️ x ❤
Love watching the videos, the build has all been about that "one step forward three back" but your now going forward big time. Won't be long before we're all on an adventure again. x
It certainly won’t! Thanks so much for watching ❤
My neighbour has all the tools and he's been doing his van build for 2 years. You're doing great xx
Wow! 😅
You guys have done such a great job. And be for you know it you'll all be on the road again . Take care Lori
Yes we will! Thankyou so much Lori ❤️ x
Hi Nick Sarah, I just watched your latest vlog bit late tonight. It looks like you're doing really well it's all coming together 👏 well done, guys, looking forward to next Thursday's episode as always❤👍x
awwwww, Thankyou so much Steven ☺️☺️xx
You’re getting there 🎉🎉💚
Love the new intro with music, and another good vlog , keep up the good work ❤
It's great seeing it come together, but it somehow looks "smaller" this way, than what it did before. Looking forward to see how it all turns out in the end. 😊
Thanks.. Hopefully when it’s all finished it’ll look bigger, having a black ceiling and top wall probably doesn’t help either, once the white ceiling is back up hopefully that will help😊
lovely vlog
You've got this.
Still doing my vinnie getting on for 9yrs 😂 just as well it was bought not built!
Built an extra bed above cab for girls and solar panel this month. Big list still to to!
You are both doing so well.
Good to step back and see the progress sometimes.
You will both be so chuffed when it's done 😊
Guys... The care and thought you are putting into everything is so inspiring. Your mini palace is looking much smarter than my house. Please don't get yourselves into too much of a twitter. You've really come a long way.
Great to see the little buggers. 🐕 You're all looking divine. ❤ 🪷
awwwww, Thankyou.. We really think we will be done in the next couple of weeks, working day and night this month ❤☺️xx
So look forward to you weekly videos xx
Hope you guys are ok and doggies. We're in Benidorm at the moment? 3 wks, rerurn home on weekend. Looking forward to catching up with your videos we've missed. Can't wait, take care. 🥰🐶🏴🏴
Love your vids and always have a good laugh from your humour. ❤
I loveeeee your space, you have done wonders!!! It's all about you, fam, and living it how you want it. I've enjoyed all your vlogs. it's a story from traveling to Germany to collect it, back to Spain, the red tape, the unbuild, the build...then the travals, woohoo. And we are coming along for that too.❤see ya over a cuppa next week lovely friends 😊
awwwww, Thankyou Andrea.. Won’t be long now before we take you on another big adventure in our new home!! ☺️☺️xx
😊 G'day my favourite ground hog people, love your work , don't knock yourselves your doing great rinse and repeat is part of life ❤
Tony Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺
You're both doing so well - looking forward to seeing the progress.
I think youre the loveliest most beautiful amazing couple online and youve got humor....I enjoy your videos no matter what youre upto amazing progress !!love from the netherlands./
Oh my! What a lovely message ❤.. Hope you have a nice weekend and Thankyou so much ❤️ x
@@theexPAWersthank you so much,well I ment it since people like you two brighten up the days of so many 😍😍😍with your never ending energy humor and beauty,keeping it natural humane and fun...
I think you guys are amazing. I love your ability and determination to keep going. Your dedication is second to none.. just look forward to your videos. Thank you so much ☺️
We had that crazy wind here also and it drives me absolutely bonkers 😵💫😱 I'm sure that contributed to your frustration! One of the teachers in the local school here in the village told us that the children are completely impossible on windy days... I believe it, because I'm impossible too! 🤪
I am on a Camino de Santiago and for entertainment I have been watching Ladi & Margaret's outrageous van build. Well.. you guys are pure therapy compared to those perfectos! Thank you 😊
😂😂.. We’re just winging it and hopefully it will turn out in the end😅.. Thanks so much for watching xx
I love your content. Love your build! Never refer to yourself as idiots. You are doing your van with love. I honestly could not build a van because of a bad back and would drive a builder nuts 😂. It’s coming along beautifully. Love from Long Island!
awwwww, Thankyou so much ☺️xx
Oh Dizzee you lil sweetie and Charlie following you up the hill. Made my day x
Thankyou! Have a lovely weekend ❤
I'm loving watching your Van build! Thank you both for sharing your lives with us.
Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching..😁
Guys, its just fun being along for the ride with two genuinely nice people. Seeing the van rise from the ruins is great fun, and going forward, we'll all know a bit about whats beneath the finished article.
Not seen how you're going to fix that water tank down yet, but I guess you're planning to strap it down in all directions with substantial materials as it will take out much of your work if it breaks loose under breaking or in a prang. Take care. 👋 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇬🇧
Hi Guys great video...Never boring always fun and interesting..Cant wait to see it all finished 😃
Hi There Nic Sarah and Doggies , Hope all are well , Great video , your doing so well with your van build , And you know just how you want it , This is all so positive , And it is all so interesting , love your Humour too , so Thank you for sharing , Take care All , Keep up your Great work .👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much, we really appreciate you following along❤.. Hope you’re having a lovely day❤️
@@theexPAWers love watching your Channel , Take care All XX
Great you got some time away, your progress is awesome
Thank you! We appreciate you saying so😊
That shower cubicle is looking great!😊
awwwww, Thankyou☺️☺️xx
So excited as it gets closer to being finished. You are doing a fantastic job xx
Not long now😊
Enjoying watching the van build, looking forward to seeing you getting out there in old thing
Thanks so much and so are we. 😁
I enjoy every video you create….and love the dogs too. Velton is going to be great when he is done xx
Honestly you deserve a medal for patience, think I would have lost the plot by now , your over the worst and everyone is rooting for you two , we feel like part of the family so don’t worry about people not watching love your vlogs always entertaining ❤
Lovely lovely lovey message❤
Love the van build xx
Another amazing video ❤❤ xx
You don't need to glue the worktop to those little pieces of wood. You can buy worktop clamps as in any normal kitchen house setups to screw into your framing and screw into the worktop from underneath. Have a look in your home kitchen and see how the worktops are secured.
Love you guys and the doggies ❤😊x
loving what you're doing ... esp using power stations and aluminium framing ... thanks for sharing, it is very helpful ... one day ... one day ... we'll find our van and get started!
Thanks so much and best of luck to you guys with getting your van and getting to work 😊
I feel that once it is finished, your shower/WC/work surface will be the envy of many van builders.
awwwww, Thankyou Peter, it should work out pretty good ☺️☺️xx
Build videos travel videos. I enjoy watching you guys either way. You have way more patience than I could ever muster up. That is a lot of work. I know you guys will definitely do a great job. I’m sure as soon as you’re done and you’ve made a lovely snuggy nest with blankets dizzy 🐕🦺 will be happy to join you. Lol, Charlie is like my little Dexter. 🐕 He has to be with me everywhere. They’re about the same size and the same color too. Looking forward to next week. I hope everything goes well for you this week coming up. Take care please give yourselfs a break from time to time. 💕
Crikey! You'll get there!
So looking forward to your first trip away in the new van! 🎉
Hola👋 from New Mexico🌶️🌵....Lots of love with hugs sending your way🤗💖 because I would be having a melt down😭 you certainly ARE an inspiration to me. Thanks for the vlog.🙂
awwwww, Thankyou so much ☺️xx
Brilliant video as usual,keeping it real, and I love watching the work in progress. Glad to see both pups are doing well. Looking forward to next weeks blog.😍😍😍
awwwww, Thankyou so much Joanne ☺️☺️xx
I think y'all are doing great!!!❤❤❤
Good luck too you...keep on making videos.
Thanks😁
It’s looking great!
Thankyou so much ❤️ x
Here in Cascais, Portugal major windgusts for about five days ! The wind really gets to you….Keep it up guys, kisses to Charlie ❤❤❤
It’s been crazy hasn’t it, worst weather element as far as I’m concerned😂😂
Great job guys
Thankyou so much ❤️ x