Opel Combo Camper Van (FULL Tour!) | Van Life Spain
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- Опубліковано 27 чер 2024
- Join us on this FULL tour of our Opel Combo Camper Van as we dive into the Van Life Spain lifestyle! Lucie and I have been dreaming of having a mini camper van for several years, so we didn't waste much time converting our Opel Combo Life 2021 into a camper for two. We are so excited to have a tiny house on wheels and enjoy the rock climber van life!
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Intro - Van Life Spain (0:00)
Front cabin of Opel Combo Camper Van (0:18)
How to store bouldering pads and climbing gear (2:22)
Sleeping in a camper for two (2:51)
Kitchen in a tiny camper van (5:00)
Storage in a micro camper van (8:18)
This video is all about our Opel Combo Camper Van and Van Life Spain!
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Vente con nosotros en este TOUR de nuestra Opel Combo Camperizada. Así, empezamos la vida furgoneta en España! Lucie y yo llevamos algunos cuantos años soñando de tener un micro camper van, y no gastamos tiempo camperizando nuestro Opel Combo Life 2021 en un camper para dos personas. Estamos súper contentos tener una casita con ruedas y disfrutar la vida furgoneta de escaladores!
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Que guapa os ha quedado tio!! Ahora a hacerla muchos kilometros!
No lo dudes!! La lista de sitios que queremos visitar va creciendo mucho estos dias jeje 😅
I really like the little table/cutting board holder…simple…I am going to make that in my van…thanks
I'm sure it'll turn out great! It's been one of the most useful features of the van and really adds a bunch of extra space for cooking. Cheers!
Cool, straightforward video without any unnecessary verbiage, great job. If I understand correctly, the Vauxhall (Opel) Combo Life's second row of seats is not designed to be removed (like, for example, in a VW Caddy) - did it take you long to take them out, and do you think it would be feasible to do this on an occasional basis - for example, if gong away for a brief holiday - and then re-install them afterwards?
Really appreciate your comment David! It's been a while since we've done a talking video. Maybe we should try one again soon when we get our Dacia Duster which we hope to put a platform in too!
Our rear passenger seats are still in the vehicle and to be honest, we never considered taking them out. I'm not sure if it would be easy or not (we are not good with cars, woodwork, etc).
For our use, there wasn't a reason to remove them. We have enough storage space for 2-3 days worth of food, several weeks of clothing, bedding like pillows and down blanket, and tons of rock climbing gear. We do not have a second battery, heating, refridgerator, potty, or portable shower. Maybe removing the seats would be helpful if you'd like more creature comforts.
The major hassle we have is certainly storing food in warm months. We typically go climbing 2 days and buy meats or fresh goods to cook immediately when we take rest days. The shower is solved with water bottles or a trip to camp grounds/local pools. It stays pretty warm inside even in winter, but we do bring feather sleeping bags in case temps drop alot. All in all, we are pleased!
@@AlexTighe thanks for the quick reply! That's interesting _ I couldn't tell from the side view through the open door that the bed frame was propped up on the folded seats (I thought the struts were resting on the floor). I was thinking of trying a cheap and easy camping/sleeping arrangement (just placing a blow-up mattress on the floor/folded seats), but the folded seats slope upwards, so not sure how comfortable that would be.
I'm planning to buy a Vauxhall Combo Life in the new year. I was hoping to get a Berlingo, but they rarely come with petrol engine/auto gearbox in the UK. Combo Life looks a great option, though.
Although I'm not really into climbing, I took a look at your channel videos and it looks like you were a gymnast at Temple. I studied and taught in the US for 16 years, and my masters level exercise physiology teacher (Vince Paolone) studied at Temple. I think his brother (Al Paolone, maybe?) actually taught ex phys at Temple.
@@davidrowe8747 No problem! Happy to help out if I can.
We once slept in the back of a Subaru Forester with just yoga mats over the sloping seats (it was pouring rain and our tent leaked). It wasn't the most comfortable experience to say the least. I bet you could probably come up with a way to reduce the slope though.
I know they are starting to phase out some of the boxey style vans in diesel to bring in hybrid or electric versions. Hopefully you can score a nice one!
The last name Paolone actually sounds familiar. What a small world! Cheers from the Pyrenees!
Diseño increíble!!!!
Los que nos lo hicieron son algunos cracks (www.camperizatetodoen1.com/)!
Very smart van set up! I am going to copy you!! Best, Dave in Boston
Thanks Dave! We like the practicality and no frills set-up for quick weekend trips. Good luck!
This is amazing. Really inspires me to get myself a van and start working on it. It will not turn out this great, but inspiring nonetheless!
Cheers Ken! We can't take credit for the build though. We purchased the kit pre-made from a couple in Barcelona called Todo 1 Uno Camper. Good luck!
🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 Nice Tour!!! 🤙🤙🤙
Glad you liked it! Nos vemos por la rocaaaa 🤙
Super nice! Where do you keep the crashpads when you sleep? :)
Thanks! And great question. Usually, we wrap them up in large plastic tarps and simply place them next to or on top of the van. We do that even in good weather just in case of morning humidity (and hoping there would be lots of noise if someone tried to steal them).
nice camper van
Thanks for the kind words! Cheers 🙌
Nice video!
Much appreciated!! Cheers from Madrid
great!
Thanks Stephan! Really appreciate the feedback :)
Awesome... i look forward for the Toyota Proace City which is same chassi like the opel combo. I wana get it a 100% electric and cargo variant, to make a mini camper
We love our Mini Camper. Especially the freedom and flexibility it gives us to drive as an every day car while also getting us up some pretty rough unpaved roads to rock climbing spots. I'm sure your Toyota camper will turn out great!
Hello great video 😄🤙🏼 can i ask where u buy from the window shades? They look good. We have also an opel combo xl 🤙🏼
Awesome! We love our little Opel Combo. Nice & cozy for two people...and perfect for every day driving too! Thanks for your comment.
We purchased the window covers from the small company near Barcelona that did our bed frame. They have them available for sale on their website: www.camperizatetodoen1.com/tienda/
@@AlexTighe keep going with the great videos 🤙🏼 thank u for the answer back so fast ❤
Nice
Gracias titán!
Question, where did you purchase those reflective window covers? Smart design.
Hey! Thanks for the comment and sorry it took a moment to get back to you! A small family owned business did our kit and helped us get the covers from the wholesaler the work with. Here's their website where they sell them (www.camperizatetodoen1.com/en/). If you're based in Europe, they ship to a handful of the countries and the UK.
Very very good, where can I buy this kit for camperize my combo? I like this solution whit the table in the centre 🤗🤗🤗
Hi! Thanks for your comment! We are still in love with our mini camper. We usually use the table outside of the vehicle with the free standing base or hanging off the trunk! We purchased the kit from a small company based just outside of Barcelona called Todo en 1. Here's a link to their website:
www.camperizatetodoen1.com/
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Thanks for the support!
Where is you buy the windows sheet . Thank you ❤
Barnacampers.es
@@AlexTighe thank you so much
Esas fotos primeras de video son de zaragoza y eso es aragon
Hola Pedro! Gracias por el comentario. Tienes razón con algunas de ellas. Usamos estas fotos que ves con la primera canción como una introducción en varios vídeos. En orden son,
1 - Calle Laurel, Logroño, La Rioja
2 - Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Aragón
3 - Jaizkibel, cerca de Hondarribia, Guipúzcoa, País Vasco
4 - Arte callejero, Zaragoza, Aragón
5 - Puerto de Opakua, Álava, País Vasco
Grabamos este vídeo cerca del Puerto de Opakua en País Vasco y, por eso, lleva la ubicación de 'Basque Country'. Un saludo!
How many long the bed?
It's 190cm long with ample room for two people. I'm not sure about it's width, but it should be similar to our Double or Queen sized bed at home.