A genius design. This is perfect for one or two people as you don't need swivel seats and it does away with the normal rear seating taking up all that space at the back. Very practical. I love the shower/wc room, brilliant.
Thanks glad you like it we took a lot of time planning the lay out, people are amazed when they see it and call it the TARDIS lol. Its perfect for two adults. And very warm and cosy when away in him,👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures It was a real pleasure meeting you and your brother today and having an interesting chat. You are the first UA-camr I've met irl, thanks for doing our little clip. 👍👍
Many thanks yes it is like a Tardis and it all works great we love the L2H2 LWB Custom it makes a great two berth camper but still fits in parking spaces. Thanks for watching and commenting ? may I ask where in the world you are 🙏
Excellent design well thought out. I have a Ford Transit custom Devon Firefly hightop automatic swb, I got it because I wanted easy access to the loo at night being 2 single beds, , but your bed is so easy to set up in comparison.
I know the van you mean. Yes we did look at that lay out as well plus lots of others and decided to go for this on based on the caravan design, but it still allows access to the bathroom and kitchen when set up. We have been looking about and haven’t seen this lay out being used yet. We love it, thanks for your comment. 👍
Absolutely cracking looking van. Totally agree that it's much nicer than the VW. Great craftsmanship on the build, well thought out and brilliantly executed. You have convinced me that the Ford Transit Custom is the vehicle for me. Thanks for the video.
Thanks yes it dos its all tucked up for winter at the moment but looking forward to getting back out on adventures exploring, glad you dropped in stay safe, happy new year 🫶👍🙏
Wonderfull, I completely agree that the Ford Customs are extremely good looking, they have such a lovely automotive streamline shape. I was obsessed with the Wellhouse Terrier xl lux high top converstions a few years ago. From memory none of the various configurations had a full bathroom, just a toilet. As an extra you could upgrade to a shower, cold water only, not sure if its still in production. I think your conversation is much more superior. You have really made use of every inch. Congratulations on your masterpiece. I will be rewatching over and over thank you 👍
Many thanks it was a passion of love build. 5.5 mts I am amazed how much I got in it. but love it to bits it just works well. Thanks fir looking glad you enjoyed the video. Stay safe 👍
Please please please - who does the awnings? Having mares with Fiamma and Southdowns re nothing fits these vans. I have exact same van SO they are wrong and YOU clearly have done it. Many Thanks H
@@howienicol these are the ones I used. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372619911491 let me know how you get on mount the awning bottom along the top of the plastic trim that runs down the roof line. Bolt into the pockets inside the van roof 👍
Clever layout, great build...thanks for sharing! I also fitted a transverse bed in our Custom - we took a 10 day trip to Spain last summer and slept absoluely fine. And as for the workmanship - well you can also spend 20k on a "professional" job and have some horrible bodges hidden away! Looks very tidy to me.
We all build them to our own specifications. We had a vw for 11 years and did not want the vw lay out its old hat now. This one works fantastic, you can stay in bed in the morning and still use the toilet shower and make breakfast in bed. Thanks for your lovley comment. Hope you gave us a thumbs up. Stay safe
*Greetings from a 'Former Colony'* (At least you still have Canada!) *You did a spectacular 'job well done' on your van!* *You can't even buy something like yours anywhere in the U.S. and even $80K models don't offer what your 'Camper' does which is to be 'fully self-contained'* *If this 'Caravan' were mine I'd have a garage built just for the vehicle!* *If you went anywhere in America with this and showed-up at a Campground...people would be throwing money at you to have one just like it!* (seriously, people really would offer you 'cash-on-the-spot' to have a vehicle like yours!) *You have enough 'on-board' power to 'out-last WW-3' and the 'Apocalypse' combined!* *I LIKE IT!* (maybe a 'pop-up' for more headroom, perhaps? Just a thought)
Many thanks Garry glad you like my camper van. We do have lots of UA-cam people we follow in the USA and Canada you might know vanlife what’s up weirdos lol 😂 I am hoping to do a fresh walk through video of the van this weekend look out for it. There has been a lot changes. The van is fully off grid and can boom dock anywhere. Stay safe subscribe and give us a thumbs up for more adventures coming soon 🇬🇧 👍
Thanks so much for a lovely comment I’m not sure about the best camper van but he is lovely and everything works just great, we love him so much. Have you looked at the fully finished video. Stay safe happy travels michael 🫶🙏👍
Very nice well done. Take a.look at my Ford van I did a video but I paid for me to be done well most of it. Hope to see you on the road. Oh where did you get the pop up front screen and the side blinds
Off the net I have given the info in a previous post have a look it’s some where. Yes would love to see you out some where give us a pip if you see me. Do you have a link to your build video. Stay safe
@@paulcomptonpdphotography love the mods you have made its great when you can change things to make them better. Thats not a standard grill on a 16plate you must have upgraded the front, looks great, we had the vwT5 for 11 years and wanted a custom design layout thats what we have now and it really work, what area are you in as will look out for you out and about when we can get out lol. Stay safe thanks for the reply post.
Get the fiamma flat side van mounting kit link here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392658327642?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TeEhvJwDQ06&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=RlFtJFx7Suq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY and position it above the roof line drill and bolt it sealing the outside with sicaflex. It works a treat. Hope this helps you
Great build think this is more practical then the normal side conversion with rock roll bed. I would like to do something similar when funds allow but I am 5ft 10 so would need to have rethink on how to make it fit for me and wife. Could the toilet be made smaller so could get 6 foot by 4 foot bed in length ways. Thanks
Thanks for watching the video and glad you like the build. It was designed with three vans in mind giving the corner kitchen and the shower wet room. Yes you could make the bathroom about 1 foot smaller. At 5.10 you head would brush the roof as I managed the height at 5.9. Hope you can get to build one soon and if so please keep us informed. Stay safe many thanks 👍
Nice conversion. I converted a transit custom myself last year so I appreciate the cost and effort you put into this. I'm not too sure I could sacrifice so much storage though to put all that in there personally, but each to their own I guess. Good job anyway.
Thanks for looking yes we wanted a full off grid camper and it’s ticking all the boxes so far we did have to give up a bit storage but the pros out-way the cons. As it saves a fortune with off grid camping and camp sites. On our S/E coast pool trip total holiday cost was £220 that’s for 10 days away. Stay safe happy travels send us some van pics would love to see what you have done many thanks 👍
hey friend I have just seen your video you must have your hands turned the rigt way on it absolut a fantastic job it will give you a your wife many a great trips maybe some day you will visit jutland in denmark there are many god places with a wan like yours
Thanks jan we are Planning to go to the eu when all this covid goes. and i retire in 2half years we are planning most of the eu in the van, so will pop buy and say hi when we do come your way. Thanks for your lovely comment and stay safe.
James Stringer thanks we are away in it now and it’s just working fantastic. The one thing is to get the van completely level as it makes the bed give a better nights sleep best van I have built so far. Many thanks for your comment. Stay safe
All my stuff was from Jackson’s leisure great company amazing delivery good prices www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan/motorhome/bathroom/sinks/vanity/cabinets/
Very nice job sir! Can you help, I have a F45s awning and cant find the correct brackets to fit it to the side of the high roof like you have. Its currently perched at the top corner sticking 4" above the roof - looks terrible! Do you know the correct bracket type. Thanks in advance.
Yes I can help thanks for popping in they are flat so you do need to seal behind them when you bolt them through the van. Don’t worry about the slight curve the awning goes on lovely and remember to run some draft tape behind the awning to help seal it to the body and stop water dripping in. These are the ones i used let me know how you get one good luck stay safe 👍🫶 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372619911491
Hi - great video. I'm buying an L2H2 transit custom for conversion. How did you source and fit the roof headliner? I can't find anyone who sells an L2H2 headliner. Do I have to make one myself? Thanks
Hi Mike thanks for looking yes you make them your self with ply board. Make it out of 4 bits covered in carpet with self drilling metal screws with plastic caps it works great to be able to remove the roof for access. Let me know how you get on if you need any other advice or help. The L2H2 is the best van size being 5.5mts and depending on your lay out you can get lots in it 👍
Amazing van! Was there any difficulty in fixing the Seitz windows to the slightly curved panels of the van? I’ve got hold of a slightly bigger window and I’m now worried that this curvature might cause problems. Most of the vans I’ve seen these windows on are the larger panel vans and I assume have slightly less curvature. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Cheers
These windows where the largest ones to fit the aperture inside as the door would stop you fitting a larger window. The curve on the van is not a problem as when you fasten it up it will pull tight and as you have put mastic it will seal the very slight gap if there is one. Just make sure the van is on flat ground when you measure and cut the hole. The larger glass window is completely different as you cut the complete section out then stick the glass window in. But you then don’t get the insulation blinds and fly screen with a sliding window. Let me know how you get on where are you located in the world 🤔
Do you mean when the bed is down or up. Here is the toilet section its up-to you how much you want to spend www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-motorhome/cassette/toilets/
@ the bed is 5.9” long that’s wall to wall, we are both 5.8” and it’s just nice and it’s 4.8” wide. With the lay out we sleep heads at the sliding door. Hope this helps let me know how you get on with Jackson’s leisure. 👍
Awesome video :) I'm also converting a Transit Custom L2H2 so this is really helpful, thanks. Those windows look great. Do you have a link for them? I've not come across them before.
Hi Olivia thanks for a lovely comment yes have a look at the finished video it’s the one with the back doors open and rear kitchen. As it took 3 months to build and another year making changes lol but its finished and working great. The company is www.jacksonsleisure.com They had 90% of the van build items if you bulk order they offer a discount but chat to them first say you was recommended from our channel. Here is the van finished video ua-cam.com/video/6mD4ML6N6KE/v-deo.html. Thanks again hope the build goes well.
Yes it’s turned out better than we planned and it all works great. I have made some slight changes in the van that makes it even better. Thanks for your lovely comment. Stay safe
Thanks for watching the video and glad you like the build. It was designed with three vans in mind giving the corner kitchen and the shower wet room. Yes you could make the bathroom about 1 foot smaller. At 5.10 you head would brush the roof as I managed the height at 5.9. Hope you can get to build one soon and if so please keep us informed. Stay safe many thanks 👍
Thanks Greg it was a lot hard work and planning. I have made some changes from the video and we have been out in the van it all works great and the van is so comfy.
I have put up the bed size but from memory it’s 5.8” long and 4.8” wide the van hight inside is 5.9” we are both 5.8” so it’s great for us but any one 6” and large framed it won’t work. Thanks for your comments stay safe
Hi Stephen it’s the fiamma 45s 3mts it fits great on the L2H2 I posted a reply to another enquiry with the brackets and listings. look back and find it there is lots of good info. Let me know how you get on and what layout you are having. Thanks for making a comment stay safe 👍
Thank you very much for your help. Indeed, I am not the only one to be interested in your assembly. you took the time to repeat your information, thank you very much. I could have looked in the message history. I found everything at my usual dealer at home in France. thanks again
Yes if you are careful on the floor and head lining you get 5,9 full length thats what we have even in the bathroom. Thanks for commenting stay safe buddy come say hi if you see us out and about
Search for remo blinds ford transit. They did stop doing them but if you get the 2019 model you do have to make a slight modification cutting them at the cup holder on the dash board.
Hi Bernard it’s the three mtr and I used the flat brackets and drilled through into the ridges and put plates on bolting it up. A tip is use sticky back insulation to stop the bracket sitting on the van metal. And put sicaflex around the holes b4 placing the bracket. It’s solid a a rock then. Let me know how you get on 👍 thanks for looking glad you like it.
Alright fella, great build and nice layout. Everything under one roof. I’ve got a short L1 H2 van and want to fit a awning. Struggling to find the correct brackets for the custom as most companies say you can only fit to the roof. I’ve seen a few now with the awnings on the side. Do you have the details for the brackets please. Cheers Lee.
Hi Daz thanks for the lovely comment. I used these brackets i have the fiamma 45s and you bolt them through the high part between the support posts. You have to measure up then drill. I have one bracket above the sliding door section and the other above the rear wheel arch. Hope this helps keep me updated how you get on, good luck www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TRANSIT-HIGH-ROOF-H2-H3-FIAMMA-F45S-AWNING-BRACKET-ADAPTER-KIT-98655-741-/304169065991?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
@@LeeLeesAdventures Hi mate! Absolutely love the van! I came here to ask the very same question. Got a L1H2 transit custom and struggling to figure out how to fix it to the side (due to the significant contouring of the SWB van). Any tips on how to attach to the side of a shorter van? The link you posted on the last comment isn’t working anymore. Cheers! Joe
@@joestringer3811 hi Jo you get the fiamma flat van brackets I have looked and can’t find them now. But I am sure they where for the early transit or I iveco van just search fiamma brackets and get the flat van side ones. You then mount them just above the plastic trim bolt through into the recess front and back. Make sure you use sicaflex between the van and bracket to stop any leaks. If you need any pics let me know your mobile number via email in my listings contact I will then help you out as much as I can. Hope this helps you. Thanks for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it . Be safe
@@joestringer3811 hi jo just found the bracket listing www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372619911491?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TeEhvJwDQ06&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@LeeLeesAdventures Hi mate! Thanks so much for looking. The issue I think I will have is that the side of my van is bowed, so I don’t think the awning will attach straight with just using the regular brackets by themselves. Would love to call/send pics of that’s ok, as you’re clearly a man that knows what he’s taking about! What is the best way of sending you my details? Cheers Jow
Hi thanks for looking at the van the inside is 6 foot we are both 5’8 so can stand comfy, hope this helps, safe travels, we have just uploaded our first adventure after lock down, hope you like it, ua-cam.com/video/S9bvccJVAz8/v-deo.html
I'm curious what's the dimensions for the wet room? I'm thinking about getting a high room custom myself and would love to have a wet room similar to this but maybe only have space for shower/sink and have a portable toilet stored elsewhere.
The bed sleeps two lovely we sleep heads at the sliding door as that section is wider than the seat section as its the full size of the sliding door and a bit. As long as you are not large framed and under 6 ft it works great,
Hey fantastic build! I was wondering what is the standing height. The Ford website shows 1778mm and I'm 172cm so I would have 5 cm to spare. How tall are you and how thick is your floor and roof paneling? Can you comfortably stand upright or is your head touching the ceiling
Bonnie's MoTo-Ranch thanks for your lovely comment we are both 5,8 the hight is 5,9 on the floor I used sticky back sound proof and insulation all in one. Then marine ply on top of that being quarter inch thick. With Vinal floor times on it. The roof is the same insulation and then ply board cut into sections and screwed to the support struts and carpeted. This gives 5,9 in the full length of the van.
@@LeeLeesAdventures thanks mate! I was only looking at renualt traffics because they are about 20cm taller but that should actually do for me too. Definitely gonna take it into consideration for looks and reliability!
Hi there i got the fiamma iveco flat side kit. The curve on the van is not a problem you mount one bracket above the sliding door Handel and one above the rear tyre. And it goes through into the roof section. You seal the outside with sicaflex If you email me in contact i will send you some photos on the mounting locations and othere tec stuff Is it a LWB L2H2 ? Link here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392658327642?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TeEhvJwDQ06&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=RlFtJFx7Suq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Lol I have an inflatable paddle board but I get what you mean it’s a fine line with camper to van. You could fit a roof top box but you then give up the solar. We do have a lot of other stuff it the van full walking gear & camping seats. Even a metal detector lol 😂 thanks for commenting stay safe buddy 🙏👍
Nice to see someone else doing a custom done a nice job there can't wait till mines done I tried the link for the front blinds did not work could you please assist You got a lot in there
Connect Campers i just looked and they look to be out stock so not advertising, keep looking they might come back in took ma ages to locate the right ones for the custom here is the item number from ebay 233570956323. Glad you like my van we are loving it just came back from a 9 day trip it worked great so comfy and everything worked great even the shower, loads people wanted to see in him but covid made us say sorry for now, send me a link for your van when finished would love to see it.
Wish I have seen this layout earlier on in the year!! I've got the same size van. Just bought a Thule 12v step and hope to get it fitted early in the new year. Was it ok to fit on yours?? We've had a look under our van (2015 spec) and can't really see where the fixing mount should go. Any advice would be appreciated.
Yes you bolt it through the sill lip and use ally angle bracket that drops down from the under van floor to support the rack of the step. The cable will then go up into the van behind the passenger seat floor to feed the 12v via a fuze box
Not if you use flexible grout and adhesive it’s been in 4 years now and no cracks. And we have used it loads. Just make sure you tank the room first before you do any tiling 👍 thanks for commenting hope you like the van stay safe 🙏
Hi Nice build, good use off space .I have converted the h2l1 version and love it ! . Just wondering where u got the water tanks from as mine are inside and taking up valuable space ,thanks
john spiers its from ebay i have two one fresh water one wast they fit lovely under the floor, just remove the bracing tin, www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112370743866
Hi Simon i used ply board carpet lined it then used self taping screws with plastic black caps to finish the look. Its in three parts so i can get access to mend or upgrade stuff under it, its been sound proof and insulated, and the boards fasten to the roof ridges. So make sure you cut them to fit first. Total hight in side is 5,9 we are both 5,8 so it works good. Let me know how you get on, thanks for you lovely comment stay safe
Cut them myself just three oblong cuts measure width including the roof bow and them measure from the front ridge to the door ridge cut it then test fit. Then just repeat. When all done carpet then screw fit
The total build fit out not including the cost of the van would be in the range of 15k depending how lush you want to make it. And that is if you build it yourself. Hope this answered your question. Thanks for posting 🫶
www.jacksonsleisure.com/ I got all my stuff from them delivered all in one van. They are having big trouble at the moment with covid, and look to be non responsive, but i have complained about this and they are taking steps to sort it, so the boss says
carpenter165 the fit out cost me about £1500 but its fully loaded. If a company did it they wanted about £2700 and 7-8 months to do the work, so save me £1700 But company’s never do the little tings you want doing that make it personal to you, hope this helps
They dont do them for the 2019 model yet the company supplyes them for the ford custom 2015-2018 and you have to modify them slightley, they stilll look great here is the ebay ref number, take a look 233570956323
Hello Marriott, thinking to buy the same van, how are your impressions after some month? want to ask you wich material is the grey moquette of the wall? it is adesive?? Thankyou
Hi jordi its just the gray stretch carpet on ply board with spray glue. The van is amazing drives like a car, and with it being the LWB is 5,5mts perfect as a camper with just enough room, for my design layout. We have only managed a couple of short trips but it all worked great, even the shower.
How do you get 6'? On spec there is only 1778mm interior height which is ~5'10 then you would minus floor and ceiling insulation so...? Help me understand what I'm missing?
We are both 5.8 and have at least 2” clearance it depends on what wood you use on floor I used 1/4” Marine board on the roof I used thin ply board. covers in carpet and used 4 sections and used self tapping screws to fasten to the support struts that uses minimal space. the ply sits off the roof about the thickness of a pencil giving more hight. then stuck vinyl tiles on the floor the thickness is as thick as a rubber including the soundproof and insulation. Hope this helps. I have just fitted a sliding door and cut it two 69cm then had to install sliding channels top and bottom so the spec you got must be wrong as I am standing in the van with a tape and it all fits 😁
Sorry about that am learning how to make videos and the music is the hardest bit to get right. Thanks for your lovely comment glad you like the van. Stay safe 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures Thanks for your reply. I have asked this question of numerous tubers but yet to get a reply...why put music in your videos? Do you get paid to? Lots of tubers make videos without music and repliers tend to praise the lack of music, making for a more enjoyable, peaceful viewing. If you were in the car and you picked up a buddy, you wouldn't leave the stereo blaring while you talked...it's rude, man. Cheers. Keep up the good work.
@@peem1244 hi Pedro LOL no you don't get money for music but when there is silence it makes things have an atmosphere so i try and put low level back ground music like in a wine bar or piano bars, i might have got the level wrong but you can turn down the volume on your device To make it more expectable for you. i really do apologise but it was my first video, i try and learn from making them. if its all video i now leave out any music and only put it in on pics, i shell try and get better. Stay safe hope you still want to enjoy our adventures, 👍 michael UK
@@LeeLeesAdventures No need to apologise, Michael. You're starting out on a new adventure and you come across a grumpy old man like me. Best advice is to do things your own way and develop a healthy thick skin along the way. Best of luck...I'll be watching.
Hi Angie may we are both 5’8 and have room it’s a snug 5’9 from side door to window we sleep lovely. If you need to stretch just do it across the bed works great 👍 send me some pics as you go would love to see how you get on. We are just on way back from 10day SW Scotland trip there are three videos going up. Showing the trip in the van 🤗
@@LeeLeesAdventures ooh well you've now given me another possible layout to consider 🙂...I can't wait to get out and about . I love Loverpool but have wanderlust lol
It’s the Ford transit custom 2.0 euro 6 L2H2 LWB 2019 with the plus’s pack. That’s air con,cruse control, ally wheels,heated screen, led screen on dash. Electric windows,front rear parking censor, rear camera. Power steering loads more. Drives like a car.
@@LeeLeesAdventures I thought I had checked all the comments before asking but it seems I missed the one about the cost. It was hidden in the replies of an irrelevant comment. However, I couldn't locate the bed dimensions anywhere. I mean neither "The bed sleeps two lovely" nor "As long as you are not large framed and under 6 ft it works great" can count as dimension... But thanks anyway for the reply.
Spiros Zaharakis sorry the actual dimensions are not there only estimated size the actual size is 68’ long and 48’ wide. So you are right you need to under 5.8’ and slim to medium build large frame would not work. Hope this helps 👍
Hi there Neil all the kit was from Jacksons Leisure you can get the windows in all sizes. Hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out. www.jacksonsleisure.com
That wheel arch in the shower will eventually rust when the silicone splits. The whole area with the tiles just ruins it for me. Also the cheap bits of pine in the internal cupboards is a bit shoddy
Frankiez220 thank for your comment. But the wet room has been tanked as you do the one in the home. Ply board with waterproofing then taped edges then waterproofed again, then used bathroom plastic sheets for the walls. The floor has bathroom non slip tiles, as we did not want slippy plastic shower tray. The wood affect in the bathroom is vinyl stick on bathroom tiles. Its all been coated with clear lacker. The wood in the cupboards is ply with bracing struts, then carpet, it was done like that to save weight and space, all in all i works great, thanks for your input stay safe.
Thanks for looking at my van build guys please leave me any comments and PLEASE click the like button thanks. Hope this video helps you on your builds.
I tried a bigger tank 50lts but it won’t fit under the van space. It lasts 3-4 days so it’s ok for us. But then you have to manage the Waight as well. Thanks for watching the video and making a comment Stay safe 👍
Thanks for sharing the video it is much appreciated as I have a Custom L2 H2 ... but ... I'm sorry as I don't agree with the majority of people here, but to spend that much on the vehicle for such poor quality finishing is a shame. I'm sure it works for you and the wife but I was cringing at the extremely poor quality of the work and finishing. The van deserved much better. I do thank you for sharing though as at least people can see what is possible ... or not.
David Dunlop thanks David out of hundreds comments and people seeing the van in the flesh YOU are the only one saying how poor the finish is. Even the ford garage wanted the van in display and asked if I would take orders for them. I thanked them and said it’s a one off as it’s just for me and the wife. I don’t know where you are pointing at but thanks for your comment we all have our opinions and you are by your self with yours. Stay safe thanks
@@LeeLeesAdventures sorry it's not positive. I can see you've spent a lot if hours on it, but I'm 100% sure the "Ford Garage" were at the wind up. I mean you no disrespect, the van looks great but it is clearly a homemade/amateur conversion. I hope you and the wife have many happy miles in the camper. 👍
David Dunlop just out interest did you do your van or have someone do it for you, and pay them 20 grand to do it. also i would love to see what it looks like and what special touches you have Thanks 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures just starting out. I won't be paying someone £20k as that's a ridiculous estimate of what it would cost. I'll be doing parts myself and the the professional finishing I will leave to the professionals. I'd be delighted to share what it looks like when it's done. P.S. How much did you spend on the conversion? Thanks
Ok if you’ve got 40k to spend had few campers ok for a few nights but cheap hotels are more cost effective and more comfortable but nice van total waste of space toilet shower ask any traveler no body is gonna shite in such a small space go outside and look at the stars much better good vid though
Thanks john its not build to live in its a holiday van for two, the bathroom is not small and you can poo in it very comfortable, and shower we do go away in the winter so its nice to have all the lush stuff when away, the van is built to be totally self sufficient so you can be parked anywhere, its the 5.5 mts lwb van, same size as the vw T6 as restricted parking at home. and you can go into the towns with no hassle. we are planning to go to Europe after covid goes away for some weeks traveling, we did build it to our spec and requirements, as every one dose, thanks for looking at the video and stay safe. And Thanks
I would say you are generalizing. He built it for what he wants to do. Not what you want to do. There are a lot of people that want to travel and live off road off grid whatever you want to call it like this. If you want stay at a resort then have at it. This is meant for traveling and having a sort of mini home wherever you go. Something that feels sort of like a camp. You can buy a camp but it's always going to be in that one spot. With this you can go almost anywhere you want. And yes RV's and motorhomes are much bigger and more luxurious but they also can be a pain to drive on back roads and in thick traffic.
A genius design. This is perfect for one or two people as you don't need swivel seats and it does away with the normal rear seating taking up all that space at the back. Very practical. I love the shower/wc room, brilliant.
Thanks glad you like it we took a lot of time planning the lay out, people are amazed when they see it and call it the TARDIS lol. Its perfect for two adults. And very warm and cosy when away in him,👍
Blimey, that has to be one of the best, most well designed diy conversions ever. Ideal for short getaways home or abroad. 👍👍
Thanks 👍 we love him it was great meeting you today Neil look out for the video coming soon 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures It was a real pleasure meeting you and your brother today and having an interesting chat. You are the first UA-camr I've met irl, thanks for doing our little clip. 👍👍
Just what I've been looking for and no-one makes. A 'small' van with a proper bathroom and kitchen. What a great build, well done ;-)
Awesome transit with a rare wet room which makes it worth its weight in gold
Many thanks yes it is like a Tardis and it all works great we love the L2H2 LWB Custom it makes a great two berth camper but still fits in parking spaces. Thanks for watching and commenting ? may I ask where in the world you are 🙏
@ Surrey
@ nice area we are hopefully going that way in 2025 👍 and explore any good locations you can recommend 👍
@ I would recommend Dorking in the Surrey hills
Really nice van, music drove me insane!!
So Sorry it came with the build lol. I tried to turn it down 👍
fantastic!! and great to see a design that differs from the side kitchen and rock and roll bed!
Thanks I agree we wanted something different this is a mix of three Motorhome lay outs. We love it as it works great thanks for your lovely comment
Excellent design well thought out.
I have a Ford Transit custom Devon Firefly hightop automatic swb, I got it because I wanted easy access to the loo at night being 2 single beds, , but your bed is so easy to set up in comparison.
I know the van you mean. Yes we did look at that lay out as well plus lots of others and decided to go for this on based on the caravan design, but it still allows access to the bathroom and kitchen when set up. We have been looking about and haven’t seen this lay out being used yet. We love it, thanks for your comment. 👍
Absolutely cracking looking van. Totally agree that it's much nicer than the VW. Great craftsmanship on the build, well thought out and brilliantly executed. You have convinced me that the Ford Transit Custom is the vehicle for me. Thanks for the video.
Very nice design! Hope it work-travel WELL and gets lots of fun 😁
Thanks yes it dos its all tucked up for winter at the moment but looking forward to getting back out on adventures exploring, glad you dropped in stay safe, happy new year 🫶👍🙏
Wonderfull, I completely agree that the Ford Customs are extremely good looking, they have such a lovely automotive streamline shape. I was obsessed with the Wellhouse Terrier xl lux high top converstions a few years ago. From memory none of the various configurations had a full bathroom, just a toilet. As an extra you could upgrade to a shower, cold water only, not sure if its still in production. I think your conversation is much more superior. You have really made use of every inch. Congratulations on your masterpiece. I will be rewatching over and over thank you 👍
I would have guessed it was a camper van straight from the factory, or at least a professional conversion. Very nicely done
Many thanks it was a passion of love build. 5.5 mts I am amazed how much I got in it.
but love it to bits it just works well. Thanks fir looking glad you enjoyed the video. Stay safe 👍
it's a professional conversion
You have done a really great job, congratulation. Many thanks for the room tour. Enjoy yours trip and stay safe, wherever you drive
Please please please - who does the awnings? Having mares with Fiamma and Southdowns re nothing fits these vans. I have exact same van SO they are wrong and YOU clearly have done it. Many Thanks H
@@howienicol hi yes the Fiamma 3mtr f45 fits lovely on the LWB it’s the mounting brackets that’s the key
@@howienicol these are the ones I used.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372619911491
let me know how you get on mount the awning bottom along the top of the plastic trim that runs down the roof line. Bolt into the pockets inside the van roof 👍
Thank you very very much. Appreciated. I will now take your help and advice and move forward. All the Best Lee. Howie
May I ask what area do you live in
Leicestershire
Nice build. Lots of features. Smart looking camper. Enjoy the travel.
Clever layout, great build...thanks for sharing! I also fitted a transverse bed in our Custom - we took a 10 day trip to Spain last summer and slept absoluely fine. And as for the workmanship - well you can also spend 20k on a "professional" job and have some horrible bodges hidden away! Looks very tidy to me.
We all build them to our own specifications. We had a vw for 11 years and did not want the vw lay out its old hat now. This one works fantastic, you can stay in bed in the morning and still use the toilet shower and make breakfast in bed. Thanks for your lovley comment. Hope you gave us a thumbs up. Stay safe
This has totally blew me away! God job sir!
*Greetings from a 'Former Colony'* (At least you still have Canada!)
*You did a spectacular 'job well done' on your van!*
*You can't even buy something like yours anywhere in the U.S. and even $80K models don't offer what your 'Camper' does which is to be 'fully self-contained'*
*If this 'Caravan' were mine I'd have a garage built just for the vehicle!*
*If you went anywhere in America with this and showed-up at a Campground...people would be throwing money at you to have one just like it!* (seriously, people really would offer you 'cash-on-the-spot' to have a vehicle like yours!)
*You have enough 'on-board' power to 'out-last WW-3' and the 'Apocalypse' combined!* *I LIKE IT!*
(maybe a 'pop-up' for more headroom, perhaps? Just a thought)
Many thanks Garry glad you like my camper van. We do have lots of UA-cam people we follow in the USA and Canada you might know vanlife what’s up weirdos lol 😂 I am hoping to do a fresh walk through video of the van this weekend look out for it. There has been a lot changes. The van is fully off grid and can boom dock anywhere. Stay safe subscribe and give us a thumbs up for more adventures coming soon 🇬🇧 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures *You're welcome!*
What a beautiful job you did.
Thanks Ian much appreciated thanks for looking make sure you look at the updated walk around much better filming 👍
Best 👌 camper van I have ever 👀 ❤
Thanks so much for a lovely comment I’m not sure about the best camper van but he is lovely and everything works just great, we love him so much. Have you looked at the fully finished video. Stay safe happy travels michael 🫶🙏👍
Ford transit custom LWB L2H2 camper van. Fully finished now after having updates. 12months on
ua-cam.com/video/6mD4ML6N6KE/v-deo.html
But for now we're not yet practicing camping in Africa but I personally I love it its a good idea
Very nice well done. Take a.look at my Ford van I did a video but I paid for me to be done well most of it. Hope to see you on the road. Oh where did you get the pop up front screen and the side blinds
Off the net I have given the info in a previous post have a look it’s some where. Yes would love to see you out some where give us a pip if you see me. Do you have a link to your build video. Stay safe
I'll have to try find the video fir the blinds. I'll defo pip
My link
ua-cam.com/video/CoMNKqRhgMQ/v-deo.html
@@paulcomptonpdphotography love the mods you have made its great when you can change things to make them better. Thats not a standard grill on a 16plate you must have upgraded the front, looks great, we had the vwT5 for 11 years and wanted a custom design layout thats what we have now and it really work, what area are you in as will look out for you out and about when we can get out lol. Stay safe thanks for the reply post.
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Great to see someone's own build, 👏👏👏👏
Hello great van build. Could you please tell me how you attached the wind out awning. Thanks
Get the fiamma flat side van mounting kit link here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392658327642?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TeEhvJwDQ06&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=RlFtJFx7Suq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY and position it above the roof line drill and bolt it sealing the outside with sicaflex. It works a treat. Hope this helps you
Great build think this is more practical then the normal side conversion with rock roll bed.
I would like to do something similar when funds allow but I am 5ft 10 so would need to have rethink on how to make it fit for me and wife.
Could the toilet be made smaller so could get 6 foot by 4 foot bed in length ways. Thanks
Thanks for watching the video and glad you like the build. It was designed with three vans in mind giving the corner kitchen and the shower wet room. Yes you could make the bathroom about 1 foot smaller. At 5.10 you head would brush the roof as I managed the height at 5.9. Hope you can get to build one soon and if so please keep us informed. Stay safe many thanks 👍
Nice conversion. I converted a transit custom myself last year so I appreciate the cost and effort you put into this. I'm not too sure I could sacrifice so much storage though to put all that in there personally, but each to their own I guess. Good job anyway.
Thanks for looking yes we wanted a full off grid camper and it’s ticking all the boxes so far we did have to give up a bit storage but the pros out-way the cons. As it saves a fortune with off grid camping and camp sites. On our S/E coast pool trip total holiday cost was £220 that’s for 10 days away. Stay safe happy travels send us some van pics would love to see what you have done many thanks 👍
hey friend I have just seen your video you must have your hands turned the rigt way on it absolut a fantastic job it will give you a your wife many a great trips maybe some day you will visit jutland in denmark there are many god places with a wan like yours
Thanks jan we are Planning to go to the eu when all this covid goes. and i retire in 2half years we are planning most of the eu in the van, so will pop buy and say hi when we do come your way. Thanks for your lovely comment and stay safe.
Lovely job...bet your really chuffed with it, and rightly so...great job .
James Stringer thanks we are away in it now and it’s just working fantastic. The one thing is to get the van completely level as it makes the bed give a better nights sleep best van I have built so far. Many thanks for your comment. Stay safe
@@LeeLeesAdventures it’s an excellent well thought out conversion. As you sleep sideways how long is the bed?
@@MamaKim. it’s 5.9
Where can I buy the washbasin or the entire piece, that is, washbasin, cabin, toilet?
All my stuff was from Jackson’s leisure great company amazing delivery good prices
www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan/motorhome/bathroom/sinks/vanity/cabinets/
Great camper ! never saw,
this is a very very good to see .
I wish I could have a this van for my future. So sweet ~
Thank you very much!
Very nice job sir! Can you help, I have a F45s awning and cant find the correct brackets to fit it to the side of the high roof like you have. Its currently perched at the top corner sticking 4" above the roof - looks terrible!
Do you know the correct bracket type. Thanks in advance.
Yes I can help thanks for popping in they are flat so you do need to seal behind them when you bolt them through the van. Don’t worry about the slight curve the awning goes on lovely and remember to run some draft tape behind the awning to help seal it to the body and stop water dripping in. These are the ones i used let me know how you get one good luck stay safe 👍🫶
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372619911491
Thankyou very much. Appreciated.
Beautiful build I am envious.
Looks like a great conversion.
Great camper, muy bonita.
Hi - great video. I'm buying an L2H2 transit custom for conversion. How did you source and fit the roof headliner? I can't find anyone who sells an L2H2 headliner. Do I have to make one myself? Thanks
Hi Mike thanks for looking yes you make them your self with ply board. Make it out of 4 bits covered in carpet with self drilling metal screws with plastic caps it works great to be able to remove the roof for access. Let me know how you get on if you need any other advice or help. The L2H2 is the best van size being 5.5mts and depending on your lay out you can get lots in it 👍
Amazing van! Was there any difficulty in fixing the Seitz windows to the slightly curved panels of the van? I’ve got hold of a slightly bigger window and I’m now worried that this curvature might cause problems. Most of the vans I’ve seen these windows on are the larger panel vans and I assume have slightly less curvature. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Cheers
These windows where the largest ones to fit the aperture inside as the door would stop you fitting a larger window. The curve on the van is not a problem as when you fasten it up it will pull tight and as you have put mastic it will seal the very slight gap if there is one. Just make sure the van is on flat ground when you measure and cut the hole. The larger glass window is completely different as you cut the complete section out then stick the glass window in. But you then don’t get the insulation blinds and fly screen with a sliding window. Let me know how you get on where are you located in the world 🤔
with the bed open what is the measurement?
Do you mean when the bed is down or up.
Here is the toilet section its up-to you how much you want to spend
www.jacksonsleisure.com/caravan-motorhome/cassette/toilets/
@@LeeLeesAdventures when the bed is down
@ the bed is 5.9” long that’s wall to wall, we are both 5.8” and it’s just nice and it’s 4.8” wide. With the lay out we sleep heads at the sliding door. Hope this helps let me know how you get on with Jackson’s leisure. 👍
Awesome video :) I'm also converting a Transit Custom L2H2 so this is really helpful, thanks. Those windows look great. Do you have a link for them? I've not come across them before.
Hi Olivia thanks for a lovely comment yes have a look at the finished video it’s the one with the back doors open and rear kitchen. As it took 3 months to build and another year making changes lol but its finished and working great. The company is
www.jacksonsleisure.com
They had 90% of the van build items if you bulk order they offer a discount but chat to them first say you was recommended from our channel. Here is the van finished video
ua-cam.com/video/6mD4ML6N6KE/v-deo.html. Thanks again hope the build goes well.
I love this much 😘
Yes it’s turned out better than we planned and it all works great. I have made some slight changes in the van that makes it even better. Thanks for your lovely comment. Stay safe
@@LeeLeesAdventures how much cost to convert? 🏴🦁🙏
It was about 11 thousand
Thanks for watching the video and glad you like the build. It was designed with three vans in mind giving the corner kitchen and the shower wet room. Yes you could make the bathroom about 1 foot smaller. At 5.10 you head would brush the roof as I managed the height at 5.9. Hope you can get to build one soon and if so please keep us informed. Stay safe many thanks 👍
Where can I get these side window-blinds?
Look for Jackson’s leisure they do a massive range 👍they come complete with the window all in one unit
@@LeeLeesAdventures Thank you
Beautiful camper. Good job!
Nice job the ford van looks real nice
Thanks Greg it was a lot hard work and planning. I have made some changes from the video and we have been out in the van it all works great and the van is so comfy.
spectacular and impressive but how many meters high is the interior of the bathroom and the measurements of the bed
I have put up the bed size but from memory it’s 5.8” long and 4.8” wide the van hight inside is 5.9” we are both 5.8” so it’s great for us but any one 6” and large framed it won’t work. Thanks for your comments stay safe
hello, I fit out the same vehicle and I would like to know which awning did you install and how is it fixed. Thanks
Hi Stephen it’s the fiamma 45s 3mts it fits great on the L2H2 I posted a reply to another enquiry with the brackets and listings.
look back and find it there is lots of good info. Let me know how you get on and what layout you are having. Thanks for making a comment stay safe 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventuresthanks you so much
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372619911491?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TeEhvJwDQ06&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thank you very much for your help. Indeed, I am not the only one to be interested in your assembly. you took the time to repeat your information, thank you very much. I could have looked in the message history. I found everything at my usual dealer at home in France. thanks again
Nice camper, are the van's tall enough to stand up in? Cheers
Yes if you are careful on the floor and head lining you get 5,9 full length thats what we have even in the bathroom. Thanks for commenting stay safe buddy come say hi if you see us out and about
Hi, just getting one of these vans, your nice conversion has given me some great ideas, where do you get the sliding blind for the cab door windows
Search for remo blinds ford transit. They did stop doing them but if you get the 2019 model you do have to make a slight modification cutting them at the cup holder on the dash board.
great I will have a dig around
Hi Lee, good job, can you tell me what size fiamma 45s did you go for and what brackets did you use to fix it? cheers
Hi Bernard it’s the three mtr and I used the flat brackets and drilled through into the ridges and put plates on bolting it up. A tip is use sticky back insulation to stop the bracket sitting on the van metal. And put sicaflex around the holes b4 placing the bracket. It’s solid a a rock then. Let me know how you get on 👍 thanks for looking glad you like it.
@@LeeLeesAdventures good stuff thanks lee
Alright fella, great build and nice layout. Everything under one roof. I’ve got a short L1 H2 van and want to fit a awning. Struggling to find the correct brackets for the custom as most companies say you can only fit to the roof. I’ve seen a few now with the awnings on the side. Do you have the details for the brackets please. Cheers Lee.
Hi Daz thanks for the lovely comment. I used these brackets i have the fiamma 45s and you bolt them through the high part between the support posts. You have to measure up then drill. I have one bracket above the sliding door section and the other above the rear wheel arch. Hope this helps keep me updated how you get on, good luck www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-TRANSIT-HIGH-ROOF-H2-H3-FIAMMA-F45S-AWNING-BRACKET-ADAPTER-KIT-98655-741-/304169065991?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
@@LeeLeesAdventures
Hi mate! Absolutely love the van!
I came here to ask the very same question. Got a L1H2 transit custom and struggling to figure out how to fix it to the side (due to the significant contouring of the SWB van).
Any tips on how to attach to the side of a shorter van?
The link you posted on the last comment isn’t working anymore.
Cheers!
Joe
@@joestringer3811 hi Jo you get the fiamma flat van brackets I have looked and can’t find them now. But I am sure they where for the early transit or I iveco van just search fiamma brackets and get the flat van side ones. You then mount them just above the plastic trim bolt through into the recess front and back. Make sure you use sicaflex between the van and bracket to stop any leaks. If you need any pics let me know your mobile number via email in my listings contact I will then help you out as much as I can. Hope this helps you. Thanks for watching the video. Glad you enjoyed it . Be safe
@@joestringer3811 hi jo just found the bracket listing
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372619911491?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TeEhvJwDQ06&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@LeeLeesAdventures
Hi mate! Thanks so much for looking.
The issue I think I will have is that the side of my van is bowed, so I don’t think the awning will attach straight with just using the regular brackets by themselves. Would love to call/send pics of that’s ok, as you’re clearly a man that knows what he’s taking about!
What is the best way of sending you my details?
Cheers
Jow
That's nice
Thanks 🙏
Very nice, clean build. What is the height inside? Can you freely stand if you ate inside?
Hi thanks for looking at the van the inside is 6 foot we are both 5’8 so can stand comfy, hope this helps, safe travels, we have just uploaded our first adventure after lock down, hope you like it, ua-cam.com/video/S9bvccJVAz8/v-deo.html
I'm curious what's the dimensions for the wet room? I'm thinking about getting a high room custom myself and would love to have a wet room similar to this but maybe only have space for shower/sink and have a portable toilet stored elsewhere.
Nice work! But where do you sleep with 2 persons? The bed you showed is way to small for 2 persons.
The bed sleeps two lovely we sleep heads at the sliding door as that section is wider than the seat section as its the full size of the sliding door and a bit. As long as you are not large framed and under 6 ft it works great,
@@LeeLeesAdventures Large framed ha ha. How polite you are.
Very nice Job , well done 😊👍👏
Thank you! Cheers!
Good video!!!
Thanks glad you liked the video never did one before so sorry if I got my words wrong in places lol. but we love the van 😊 thanks
@@LeeLeesAdventures really nice Van, I hope to have something like that... (sorry for my english, I speak spanish, I am from Argentina)
Hey fantastic build!
I was wondering what is the standing height. The Ford website shows 1778mm and I'm 172cm so I would have 5 cm to spare. How tall are you and how thick is your floor and roof paneling? Can you comfortably stand upright or is your head touching the ceiling
Bonnie's MoTo-Ranch thanks for your lovely comment we are both 5,8 the hight is 5,9 on the floor I used sticky back sound proof and insulation all in one. Then marine ply on top of that being quarter inch thick. With Vinal floor times on it. The roof is the same insulation and then ply board cut into sections and screwed to the support struts and carpeted. This gives 5,9 in the full length of the van.
@@LeeLeesAdventures thanks mate! I was only looking at renualt traffics because they are about 20cm taller but that should actually do for me too. Definitely gonna take it into consideration for looks and reliability!
what headroom do you have in this van ??
After insulation and floor it’s about 5.9 we are 5.8 so no problem 👍
Genial.
What brackets did you use for the awning? The curvature of the van is a nightmare!
Hi there i got the fiamma iveco flat side kit. The curve on the van is not a problem you mount one bracket above the sliding door Handel and one above the rear tyre. And it goes through into the roof section. You seal the outside with sicaflex If you email me in contact i will send you some photos on the mounting locations and othere tec stuff Is it a LWB L2H2 ? Link here
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392658327642?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=TeEhvJwDQ06&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=RlFtJFx7Suq&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Sweet rig.
And if you need a full kite-surf equipment, wing-foil stuff and a couple of 10' longboards? I guess the game changes...
Lol I have an inflatable paddle board but I get what you mean it’s a fine line with camper to van. You could fit a roof top box but you then give up the solar. We do have a lot of other stuff it the van full walking gear & camping seats. Even a metal detector lol 😂 thanks for commenting stay safe buddy 🙏👍
A mighty fine build you've done!
Nice to see someone else doing a custom done a nice job there can't wait till mines done I tried the link for the front blinds did not work could you please assist
You got a lot in there
Connect Campers i just looked and they look to be out stock so not advertising, keep looking they might come back in took ma ages to locate the right ones for the custom here is the item number from ebay 233570956323. Glad you like my van we are loving it just came back from a 9 day trip it worked great so comfy and everything worked great even the shower, loads people wanted to see in him but covid made us say sorry for now, send me a link for your van when finished would love to see it.
Wish I have seen this layout earlier on in the year!! I've got the same size van. Just bought a Thule 12v step and hope to get it fitted early in the new year. Was it ok to fit on yours?? We've had a look under our van (2015 spec) and can't really see where the fixing mount should go. Any advice would be appreciated.
Yes you bolt it through the sill lip and use ally angle bracket that drops down from the under van floor to support the rack of the step. The cable will then go up into the van behind the passenger seat floor to feed the 12v via a fuze box
Will floor tile joints crack with the movment of the van?
Not if you use flexible grout and adhesive it’s been in 4 years now and no cracks. And we have used it loads. Just make sure you tank the room first before you do any tiling 👍 thanks for commenting hope you like the van stay safe 🙏
@@LeeLeesAdventures
Super stuff, thank a mil.
Hi Nice build, good use off space .I have converted the h2l1 version and love it ! . Just wondering where u got the water tanks from as mine are inside and taking up valuable space ,thanks
john spiers its from ebay i have two one fresh water one wast they fit lovely under the floor, just remove the bracing tin,
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112370743866
Thanks I'll have a look 👍
Lovely well done
Big thanks
Where did you get the sliding windows pls
Its a company called Jackson’s leisure they have a massive selection 👍
Wow 😮 this is beautiful, I’m so jealous I want one 😁 xxx
Bless you, thanks you we love him, hoping for some lovely holidays when this covid goes away 😄
Very nice, very good job. How long is the bed?
It’s 5,8 long and 4.8 wide it works for anyone 5,8 and slim to medium build 👍 inside the van its 5,9 thanks for your kind words stay safe.
The best one
How much
Nice van. How did you line the roof ? I have a h2l2 and looking for ways to line the roof
Hi Simon i used ply board carpet lined it then used self taping screws with plastic black caps to finish the look. Its in three parts so i can get access to mend or upgrade stuff under it, its been sound proof and insulated, and the boards fasten to the roof ridges. So make sure you cut them to fit first. Total hight in side is 5,9 we are both 5,8 so it works good. Let me know how you get on, thanks for you lovely comment stay safe
Have you seen the new walk around video now its fully finished. With upgrades and mods now made.
Self tapping screws straight in to the steel roof struts?
Did you cut the ply yourself or buy them in pre-cut? I can't find anyone that offers them pre-cut?
Cut them myself just three oblong cuts measure width including the roof bow and them measure from the front ridge to the door ridge cut it then test fit. Then just repeat. When all done carpet then screw fit
Fantastic build, did you Waight it before and after, just curious
No am planning on doing that but it’s a lwb and I drive one for work knowing what’s in it.
I would say it’s well in weight limit. 3000kg
hello, great! the thule is omnistor 4900? is it 3 meters? thank you
Do you mean the awning the fiama s45 its three mts
Hello
Can you please tell how much does it cost in total to build it and any suggestions where in Uk I can convert van to camper
Thanks
The total build fit out not including the cost of the van would be in the range of 15k depending how lush you want to make it. And that is if you build it yourself. Hope this answered your question. Thanks for posting 🫶
Excellent job!, where did you buy your windows?
Thanks.
www.jacksonsleisure.com/
I got all my stuff from them delivered all in one van. They are having big trouble at the moment with covid, and look to be non responsive, but i have complained about this and they are taking steps to sort it, so the boss says
Marriott1570
Thanks for the info.
What did that project cost if you done mind.
carpenter165 the fit out cost me about £1500 but its fully loaded. If a company did it they wanted about £2700 and 7-8 months to do the work, so save me £1700 But company’s never do the little tings you want doing that make it personal to you, hope this helps
Those are slick driver/passenger blinds. Where did you pick those up from?
They dont do them for the 2019 model yet the company supplyes them for the ford custom 2015-2018 and you have to modify them slightley, they stilll look great here is the ebay ref number, take a look
233570956323
@@LeeLeesAdventures thanks! Love your van. Good work!
Hello Marriott, thinking to buy the same van, how are your impressions after some month? want to ask you wich material is the grey moquette of the wall? it is adesive?? Thankyou
Hi jordi its just the gray stretch carpet on ply board with spray glue. The van is amazing drives like a car, and with it being the LWB is 5,5mts perfect as a camper with just enough room, for my design layout. We have only managed a couple of short trips but it all worked great, even the shower.
Great job. We converted the larger Transit, but still a great drive. How do you find the Custom head-room?
We have 6ft but we are both 5.8 so no problem
How do you get 6'? On spec there is only 1778mm interior height which is ~5'10 then you would minus floor and ceiling insulation so...? Help me understand what I'm missing?
We are both 5.8 and have at least 2” clearance it depends on what wood you use on floor I used 1/4” Marine board on the roof I used thin ply board. covers in carpet and used 4 sections and used self tapping screws to fasten to the support struts that uses minimal space. the ply sits off the roof about the thickness of a pencil giving more hight. then stuck vinyl tiles on the floor the thickness is as thick as a rubber including the soundproof and insulation. Hope this helps. I have just fitted a sliding door and cut it two 69cm then had to install sliding channels top and bottom so the spec you got must be wrong as I am standing in the van with a tape and it all fits 😁
Great conversion mate, doing one of these myself now!
Thanks pbh what layout are you doing is it the L2H2
Super conversion, well done. Video spoiled by annoying background music.
Sorry about that am learning how to make videos and the music is the hardest bit to get right. Thanks for your lovely comment glad you like the van. Stay safe 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures Thanks for your reply. I have asked this question of numerous tubers but yet to get a reply...why put music in your videos? Do you get paid to? Lots of tubers make videos without music and repliers tend to praise the lack of music, making for a more enjoyable, peaceful viewing. If you were in the car and you picked up a buddy, you wouldn't leave the stereo blaring while you talked...it's rude, man. Cheers. Keep up the good work.
@@peem1244 hi Pedro LOL no you don't get money for music but when there is silence it makes things have an atmosphere so i try and put low level back ground music like in a wine bar or piano bars, i might have got the level wrong but you can turn down the volume on your device To make it more expectable for you. i really do apologise but it was my first video, i try and learn from making them. if its all video i now leave out any music and only put it in on pics, i shell try and get better. Stay safe hope you still want to enjoy our adventures, 👍 michael UK
@@LeeLeesAdventures No need to apologise, Michael. You're starting out on a new adventure and you come across a grumpy old man like me. Best advice is to do things your own way and develop a healthy thick skin along the way. Best of luck...I'll be watching.
Very nice
I want this model to build my barber shop... i wonder what is the hight inside in meter pls
No lining 6.2 when the floor and roof are in 5.9
Lee ...what size is the bed please ? I am just redoing a custom L1H2
Hi Angie may we are both 5’8 and have room it’s a snug 5’9 from side door to window we sleep lovely. If you need to stretch just do it across the bed works great 👍 send me some pics as you go would love to see how you get on. We are just on way back from 10day SW Scotland trip there are three videos going up. Showing the trip in the van 🤗
@@LeeLeesAdventures ooh well you've now given me another possible layout to consider 🙂...I can't wait to get out and about . I love Loverpool but have wanderlust lol
Nice Van!
Hello
What’s the exact model and spec of van you have used please .
Thanks
It’s the Ford transit custom 2.0 euro 6 L2H2 LWB 2019 with the plus’s pack. That’s air con,cruse control, ally wheels,heated screen, led screen on dash. Electric windows,front rear parking censor, rear camera. Power steering loads more. Drives like a car.
@@LeeLeesAdventures Thank you
Nice build. I have two questions, what are the dimensions of the bed? How much did it cost to build?
Spiros Zaharakis i have given the answers on previous posts take a look back thanks
@@LeeLeesAdventures I thought I had checked all the comments before asking but it seems I missed the one about the cost. It was hidden in the replies of an irrelevant comment.
However, I couldn't locate the bed dimensions anywhere. I mean neither "The bed sleeps two lovely" nor "As long as you are not large framed and under 6 ft it works great" can count as dimension... But thanks anyway for the reply.
Spiros Zaharakis sorry the actual dimensions are not there only estimated size the actual size is 68’ long and 48’ wide. So you are right you need to under 5.8’ and slim to medium build large frame would not work. Hope this helps 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures Thanks
fantastic!
Great vid and love the van 👍
Where did you get the front door blinds from? I’ve not seen those before...
eBay look for Remis side blinds ford transit
whats the height of the living space? im 6 ft and looking to buy the same model van
After carful boarding to keep as much space in the van we now have 5.9 we are both 5.8 so just nice. Hope this helps
I like it
Where did you get the side windows from please?
Hi there Neil all the kit was from Jacksons Leisure you can get the windows in all sizes. Hope this helps. Thanks for reaching out.
www.jacksonsleisure.com
How many MPG do you get?
Its about 48.55 if i use cruse control might be a bit more
@@LeeLeesAdventures I wasn't expecting it to be that high. very cool.
Nice!
Thank you! Cheers!
Absolutely stunning conversion !! Could I ask where you got your windows ?
Jacksons leisure
That wheel arch in the shower will eventually rust when the silicone splits. The whole area with the tiles just ruins it for me. Also the cheap bits of pine in the internal cupboards is a bit shoddy
Frankiez220
thank for your comment. But the wet room has been tanked as you do the one in the home. Ply board with waterproofing then taped edges then waterproofed again, then used bathroom plastic sheets for the walls. The floor has bathroom non slip tiles, as we did not want slippy plastic shower tray. The wood affect in the bathroom is vinyl stick on bathroom tiles. Its all been coated with clear lacker. The wood in the cupboards is ply with bracing struts, then carpet, it was done like that to save weight and space, all in all i works great, thanks for your input stay safe.
Thanks for looking at my van build guys please leave me any comments and PLEASE click the like button thanks. Hope this video helps you on your builds.
H2l2
Thanks yes its an H2L2 lwb.
30 liters of fresh water? Far too little.
I tried a bigger tank 50lts but it won’t fit under the van space. It lasts 3-4 days so it’s ok for us. But then you have to manage the Waight as well. Thanks for watching the video and making a comment Stay safe 👍
Thanks for sharing the video it is much appreciated as I have a Custom L2 H2 ... but ... I'm sorry as I don't agree with the majority of people here, but to spend that much on the vehicle for such poor quality finishing is a shame. I'm sure it works for you and the wife but I was cringing at the extremely poor quality of the work and finishing. The van deserved much better. I do thank you for sharing though as at least people can see what is possible ... or not.
David Dunlop thanks David out of hundreds comments and people seeing the van in the flesh YOU are the only one saying how poor the finish is. Even the ford garage wanted the van in display and asked if I would take orders for them. I thanked them and said it’s a one off as it’s just for me and the wife. I don’t know where you are pointing at but thanks for your comment we all have our opinions and you are by your self with yours. Stay safe thanks
@@LeeLeesAdventures sorry it's not positive. I can see you've spent a lot if hours on it, but I'm 100% sure the "Ford Garage" were at the wind up. I mean you no disrespect, the van looks great but it is clearly a homemade/amateur conversion. I hope you and the wife have many happy miles in the camper. 👍
David Dunlop just out interest did you do your van or have someone do it for you, and pay them 20 grand to do it. also i would love to see what it looks like and what special touches you have Thanks 👍
@@LeeLeesAdventures just starting out. I won't be paying someone £20k as that's a ridiculous estimate of what it would cost. I'll be doing parts myself and the the professional finishing I will leave to the professionals. I'd be delighted to share what it looks like when it's done. P.S. How much did you spend on the conversion? Thanks
Marriott1570 bollocks did they. It is not a good finish at all.
carpet lined table! WTF
Lol it’s only the the underside makes a nice finish.
Ok if you’ve got 40k to spend had few campers ok for a few nights but cheap hotels are more cost effective and more comfortable but nice van total waste of space toilet shower ask any traveler no body is gonna shite in such a small space go outside and look at the stars much better good vid though
Thanks john its not build to live in its a holiday van for two, the bathroom is not small and you can poo in it very comfortable, and shower we do go away in the winter so its nice to have all the lush stuff when away, the van is built to be totally self sufficient so you can be parked anywhere, its the 5.5 mts lwb van, same size as the vw T6 as restricted parking at home. and you can go into the towns with no hassle. we are planning to go to Europe after covid goes away for some weeks traveling, we did build it to our spec and requirements, as every one dose, thanks for looking at the video and stay safe. And Thanks
I would say you are generalizing. He built it for what he wants to do. Not what you want to do. There are a lot of people that want to travel and live off road off grid whatever you want to call it like this. If you want stay at a resort then have at it. This is meant for traveling and having a sort of mini home wherever you go. Something that feels sort of like a camp. You can buy a camp but it's always going to be in that one spot. With this you can go almost anywhere you want. And yes RV's and motorhomes are much bigger and more luxurious but they also can be a pain to drive on back roads and in thick traffic.