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  • Опубліковано 23 кві 2023
  • VAN TOUR | This week we are showing you our self built VW Crafter! It took us 6 months to complete over winter in the UK! We hope you enjoy!
    VAN LIFE!

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  • @njhsm53
    @njhsm53 Рік тому +12

    What a lovely conversion, you've really thought out how to fit everything in yet not compromise on space, I've watch other people build van conversions and must say yours looks to be one of the best I've seen.

    • @stefanp.7986
      @stefanp.7986 Рік тому +1

      I think it came out so good thanks to the size of the van also. They didn’t sacrifice a thing. All was made very nice.🎉

  • @davelum1265
    @davelum1265 Рік тому +3

    A lovely conversion,well planned,well done 😊

  • @kevinfarnsworth3866
    @kevinfarnsworth3866 Рік тому +5

    You've done a fantastic job converting your van it's absolutely brilliant you should be so proud of yourselves well done indeed 👏 😀 really enjoyed the tour will be following you every step of the way, the very best of luck to you all on your van life journey, kev.

  • @gedmccarthy3366
    @gedmccarthy3366 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant conversion, looking forward to watching your adventures unfold.
    Ged & Jeanette 👍

  • @ijharley68
    @ijharley68 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant conversion. Amazing how you accommodate 4 in a small space. Good luck for your forthcoming adventures.

  • @TheStags1
    @TheStags1 Рік тому +1

    Very nice conversion. I like everything about it especially the way you put the oven… clever 😊

  • @insoleandlaces
    @insoleandlaces Рік тому +1

    Brilliant build looks practical and right classy

  • @sambrad94
    @sambrad94 Рік тому

    Fantastic conversion! Great videos! Keep up the great work!

  • @pollypocketcamper4835
    @pollypocketcamper4835 10 місяців тому +1

    Tell you what this has got to be the best lay out I’ve seen so far. That seat-bed is amazing! Loving the sliding bathroom door, has Callum got any drawing plans for that bad boy 😵‍💫 this van is genuinely gorgeous. Great job both of you 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @JgHobley
    @JgHobley 9 місяців тому

    Great video guys. What an amazing conversion!

  • @lynnescaddan8919
    @lynnescaddan8919 10 місяців тому

    Thanq for the video
    Lovely conversion. It's short of nothing. You've done a brilliant job.
    Ur husband has the right idea about ladders.
    Stay safe on your travels.

  • @VanAllaN52
    @VanAllaN52 Рік тому

    Probably The Best Well Thought Out & Finished Self Build out there ! Well done youze two 😎🤙

  • @user-jc3yf3fr6h
    @user-jc3yf3fr6h Рік тому

    Great video, you've done a fantastic job, all that planning for it and hard work is paying off now, as its clear your all loving it..
    Look forward to more drone footage... Twas impressive.. Take care all you.

  • @chrishiking8818
    @chrishiking8818 10 місяців тому

    What an awesome van , thanks for the tour and wishing you all the best in the van.

  • @S_dean88
    @S_dean88 Рік тому

    Always look forward to your weekly Vlogs! Looks fab 🤩

  • @adamshaw1032
    @adamshaw1032 Рік тому +1

    This bloke is a genuine gent. I bought his old crafter before he went. I’m converting that. Good to see you mate. 👍🏻

  • @beverleydryland1146
    @beverleydryland1146 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful build congratulations....enjoy life 🎉

  • @andym1908
    @andym1908 Рік тому

    Looks absolutely amazing 👏 😍 👌

  • @goingmouch3753
    @goingmouch3753 Рік тому

    Hi all, just found the channel I just had a bit of a binge watch. Love your channel lovely family please keep of vlogs coming,there excellent thank you

  • @garethbuttery8996
    @garethbuttery8996 4 місяці тому

    That's a well thought out build. Nice job.

  • @parki6682
    @parki6682 Рік тому

    Really good job you’ve all made of it .. spot on 👍

  • @cradclyffe3184
    @cradclyffe3184 Рік тому

    awesome video guys - many thanks!

  • @nevillechant27
    @nevillechant27 Рік тому

    Great vlog guys many thanks 😊

  • @barrymoore6527
    @barrymoore6527 Рік тому

    Very impressive! You've done a fantastic job

  • @oliverrichardson8464
    @oliverrichardson8464 Рік тому

    Awesomely great and beautiful Family. Love it Crafter crew❤

  • @steb9210
    @steb9210 Рік тому +1

    Nice looking and very well laid out van

  • @anthonyproctor8115
    @anthonyproctor8115 Рік тому

    Lovely van guys great conversation 👍

  • @grahamspicer9138
    @grahamspicer9138 Рік тому

    What a great job you’ve made of the van. Loving the vlogs 👍

  • @PaulaMcaleer-ye2zy
    @PaulaMcaleer-ye2zy Рік тому

    Brilliant watch you have done a excellent job
    Loving the vlogs xxx

  • @brianwilcock3980
    @brianwilcock3980 Рік тому

    The nicest conversation I’ve seen

  • @Onelife_vanlifeit
    @Onelife_vanlifeit Рік тому

    What a beautiful Van guys!!! Just found your channel so looking forward to keeping up with your travels!!

  • @user-vd2yv8yb9o
    @user-vd2yv8yb9o 9 місяців тому

    Looks a fantastic conversation. 👍

  • @felixstroud-allen6283
    @felixstroud-allen6283 Рік тому

    You’ve done your homework and put a lot of thought into it. I impulse bought a 2 year old sprinter conversion and thankfully it’s got loads of the same stuff you have. Not sure where you are
    Now but the weather looks great. Just done 2 weeks in Scotland and had the the Truma heater on everyday.

  • @Oneness1618
    @Oneness1618 7 місяців тому

    you guys did an amazing job, those wheels look amazing for steels

  • @darrenjb21
    @darrenjb21 Рік тому

    Decent build and great video

  • @Bendover33379
    @Bendover33379 Рік тому +1

    Great channel, great build, 👍

  • @iNDI_VAN_A_JONES
    @iNDI_VAN_A_JONES Рік тому +1

    There's so many aspects similar to my van. Awesome content

  • @TheTommo2
    @TheTommo2 Рік тому +1

    Lovely job very nice van 👍

  • @johnbyrne9019
    @johnbyrne9019 Рік тому

    Brilliant well thought out van, hope you never need to use that spare wheel! Good luck on your travels.

  • @andrewpointon1669
    @andrewpointon1669 Рік тому

    Wow, love your van, such a great conversion, thanks for mentioning the brands you use, i will definitely look at getting those front window covers for my T5, they look good quality. Just one thing, please don't leave your knives on the magnet when you are travelling!

  • @marshy1950
    @marshy1950 Рік тому

    Well, I've watched lots of videos from the van builders and I think you might have thought of a few ideas that might interest them. I like the toilet aroma outlet and the diagonally laid 'wood' on the rear doors. You've thought out the 90°rotation on the cooker really well. I like how you've separated the living area from the bedrooms, apart from your son's bed, that is. You got a really fantastic one-off van and I think it's great! Are you planning to work whilst you're traveling? How long do you home-school for each day? Thanks for another excellent - I'll be calling you Bill and Ted next!! - vlog!

  • @laurenandrich
    @laurenandrich Рік тому

    Nice one guys 🤩 amazing to see all the details. So good to meet you yesterday ❤

  • @domicellahuisman1471
    @domicellahuisman1471 Рік тому +1

    First I thought, the mother was the daughter, explaining the sitting area! The mother looks so young. Maybe it is because I am getting older! :) Very nice van, good ideas in it. I would choose the cave under the parents bed if I was a child. How cosy! And one can sleep longer in the morning. The bathroom with shower looks so nice and clean and stylish! Such a small van, but everything inside they need. Lovely. Please beware, that Jesus is coming back soon. Please read the bible and get right with God if you are not already. Greetings from Germany!

  • @user-kd4ni3hr4f
    @user-kd4ni3hr4f Рік тому +1

    Hi guys love the van good videos well done for doing the travelling with the kids thay will grow up better for it .I have travelled most off Europe I my 2013 crafter and away in May for 6 weeks iv stayed at some places you have stayed .I whould like your videos to give prices of any camping or aire you stay at or the location of your park ups plus pros and cons it makes a better videos look forward to more will recommend to my van life mate .stay well

  • @kuyagords
    @kuyagords Рік тому

    Love it ❤

  • @TheMotoroamers
    @TheMotoroamers 4 місяці тому

    Great to meet you guys. Enjoy Morocco. See you 'out there' another time. Karen and Myles,

  • @tracymac1111
    @tracymac1111 10 місяців тому

    Lovely Van 💕😊

  • @nicolettefarby96
    @nicolettefarby96 Рік тому

    This looks ideal

  • @workshop4u566
    @workshop4u566 Рік тому

    HI Good tour thanks 👍👍👍👍

  • @rollor
    @rollor 7 місяців тому

    lovely family vehicle ❤

  • @andrewyuill7314
    @andrewyuill7314 5 місяців тому

    I’ve just bought a 2019 LWB Crafter which myself and my dad are going to convert. The lay out I have in mind is very similar to yours however I’m not re-thinking it after seeing your build. My plan was to have a double bed lower down probably just above wheel arches and retractable double top bunk. When not in use the bunk will just look like a fixed single bunk but will extend out to a double. I’ve so glad I have found this video as I was a little unsure about some of the plans I had including the Truma combi boiler and the maxxair skylight fan and the dome fan in the toilet. Brilliant build guy's, if mine comes out anything like this I’ll be over the moon!

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  5 місяців тому

      Thank you! Good luck with the build!

  • @B4NNigoesfishing...
    @B4NNigoesfishing... Рік тому

    Hi guys, met you right there in LaGranja D'Escarp, nice video about the details of your built, much respect, keep it up and always safe travels! Greetings, Hannes

    • @ertuck
      @ertuck Рік тому

      Really interesting the way you have worked out the best configuration for the four of you. I know its not easy when talking to camera having to remember all you want to articulate with a smooth flow , but I have to give it to you both , 10 out of 10 for the very informative vid.
      Safe driving..
      Eric....

  • @Baengyou
    @Baengyou Рік тому

    ...very nice! Greetz from Germany

  • @petermarley2831
    @petermarley2831 Рік тому

    Another excellent video and what a cracking conversion! Top quality 👌. Where did you get the deadlocks fitted? Peter

  • @PaulNurse1
    @PaulNurse1 Рік тому

    Amazed you managed to get everything in. That really is a micro home from home. Its a pro looking build. Q - how wide is your bed space in the crafter, like head to toe length?

  • @emlou4009
    @emlou4009 9 місяців тому

    Love ❤️

  • @AndrewJewkes-fb8or
    @AndrewJewkes-fb8or Рік тому +2

    Brilliantly crafted 👌 Callum’s getting a lot more confident on camera 🎥 👍 keep up the good work guys 🔥👍

  • @wanderingsofalanandcaz
    @wanderingsofalanandcaz 11 місяців тому

    Cool video guys. Those dogs ❤

  • @gupndors
    @gupndors Рік тому +1

    Great conversion, particularly like your curved bathroom cupboards. Did you make them yourself or did you buy from somewhere? We can't find anything as good as that to fit in our van.

  • @garyhollywell2112
    @garyhollywell2112 Рік тому

    You have both done a brilliant job of the conversion did you film any of it at all? Can I ask what you both did for a living? Have a great week I am really enjoying your Vlogs and your spirit.

  • @valeriebridge7305
    @valeriebridge7305 5 місяців тому

    Facing the oven that way is an excellent idea. Not only for space but safety. I see too many vans with the oven next to the bed for goodness sake! Otherwise great build. We'll done indeed.

  • @UOO303T
    @UOO303T 19 днів тому

    Hello just subscribed love yr van very nice

  • @jasonbiddlestone2716
    @jasonbiddlestone2716 11 місяців тому

    Great build and lovely van, do you have any videos of the build??

  • @jacobcarton3961
    @jacobcarton3961 Рік тому

    Quality build! Exactly the layput i want for my van! Where did you get the foldinh seats/bed from? 10:16

  • @davejkn1
    @davejkn1 Рік тому

    Great conversion guys, For a self build the workmanship looks really good. Made me laugh about the Orange tool box. Being a grease monkey myself trying to whittle down your tools to go in a small tool box, can see it now. yes that one nah not that one & so forth. 😉👍

  • @donnagoode708
    @donnagoode708 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @jorgeaceves2068
    @jorgeaceves2068 4 місяці тому

    Nice video just I found you channel so I have been bought one Crafter same you have but Orange color I'm going to convert it, I hope can find everything here in Canada greetings from 🇨🇦🙏

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  4 місяці тому

      Good luck with the conversion 👍🏼

  • @andrewmillerphotography
    @andrewmillerphotography Рік тому

    Fantastic layout. Do you have much usable weight ?

  • @Joey100T
    @Joey100T 4 місяці тому

    Hi Guys, love the van. It’s pretty much the set up I’m going to go for… I was just wondering if you’d had the van weighed? And if so what it weighed full of fuel, water and the 4 of you? Keep up the good work 👍🏻

  • @johnallen148
    @johnallen148 11 місяців тому

    Hi got to say I personally think you and your family are a perfect family you are one of the best on UA-cam if you don’t mind me saying (Mum) you look so young to have a family but you are such a good looking woman,I love watching all your blogs so enjoyable you have done a great job of showing us around you home just love ,till next time take care and keep safe,John🌹🇬🇧♥️🌟🫂🫂🤫🙄🤭🫣

  • @UOO303T
    @UOO303T 19 днів тому

    Incredible build guys did u do it all yourself x

  • @daviddring8692
    @daviddring8692 Рік тому

    Just watching your video. You mentioned swivel seats round to watch TV. Just wondering how you do that with your kids seats.

  • @Georgesadventure
    @Georgesadventure Рік тому

    You guys did an amazing job with the layout but why did you go the self built route and not buy one of the European RVs that are wider and would have more internal volume since there's 4 of you?

  • @chris.a9628
    @chris.a9628 9 місяців тому

    Four of you staying in a van? That's so cramped. Ik sometimes things can't be helped but damn. I saw another van life video of and family of 4 staying in a ambulance type vehicle but yours is so much better

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  9 місяців тому

      Kind of a back handed compliment…but cheers. It really isn’t too bad as we are never in the van 🚐

  • @jimswatman8271
    @jimswatman8271 2 місяці тому

    Your carbon monoxide alarm needs to be fitted at the lowest point in your van because CM is heavier than air. It does not detect CM high up.

  • @BoredDoingNothing
    @BoredDoingNothing 11 місяців тому

    Looks amazing ! Currently starting converting our vw crafter, the layout we have planned it pretty much the same which is nice to see. Where did you get your shower pan and shower walls from? Enjoy van life!

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you! The shower walls are tongue and groove hollow soffit can get it from most builders merchants. The shower pan is from a caravan leisure store, but I wouldn’t recommend it tbh! 😊

  • @philipwatson219
    @philipwatson219 5 місяців тому

    Hi, where did you get the front chairs from that’s folds out into a bed? Thanks 😀

  • @katieking6016
    @katieking6016 9 місяців тому

    Looks amazing. Can I ask where you sourced your double back seat which converts to a bed?

  • @chrisnewell1
    @chrisnewell1 Рік тому

    Be great to knkw more re prices for people, i have self build my t5 but your van is for living in.

  • @hanbizful
    @hanbizful Місяць тому

    Hello, with the seats in the back, have you screwed them into the floor of the van or into your floor? Do they need to be M1 tested? We are trying to work out how to install seats in the back. Thanks

  • @andrewnewcastle5333
    @andrewnewcastle5333 Рік тому

    Would you have the room for a king size bed rather than a double ? What’s the width of the van for your bed / sleeping ?

  • @billmartin1063
    @billmartin1063 Рік тому

    Beautiful conversion 👍
    Could I ask where you got single passenger seat please

  • @hectoraquino404
    @hectoraquino404 Рік тому +2

    How much total cost

  • @Aliacbanrafsanjarne
    @Aliacbanrafsanjarne Рік тому

    Can I ask how tall the chap is please? I'm 6'1" and I'm concerned I won't be able to sleep laterally in a crafter like you guys do. Cheers

  • @AdamDeSteCroix
    @AdamDeSteCroix 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for this video, it's perfect. Great van. I'm looking to build my own. What is the wheelbase and height of this van please?

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  7 місяців тому

      Thanks…it’s a LWB height is 2.7m 😊

  • @sultanhasrc9729
    @sultanhasrc9729 Рік тому

    Good jop👍 but,why is there not window bedroom,it s inside dark,isn t it

  • @marcorossi5968
    @marcorossi5968 Місяць тому

    Hey, what's your internal height in the cargo area? I'm a tall guy and I want to know if the Vk crafter has the right height for me with all the stuff and insulation. Thanks in advance

  • @hanbizful
    @hanbizful 3 місяці тому

    Do you have links to your purchases?
    What length is this van? Is it an L3 or L4? Thanks

  • @hanbizful
    @hanbizful 3 місяці тому

    Also what was your budget?

  • @whu58
    @whu58 Рік тому

    Nice campervan guys, love the weight saving things you incorporated - All told what would the van & conversion cost me if I were to do the same?

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  Рік тому

      Thank you! The total of the build including the van itself…around 35k! 😊

    • @njhsm53
      @njhsm53 Рік тому

      @@Thecraftercrew That seems a really good price considering the quality of everything you've fitted to it.

    • @Van_Si
      @Van_Si Рік тому

      Great video

  • @user-sc2ds2ei1t
    @user-sc2ds2ei1t Місяць тому

    Hi, been meaning to ask you for a while - what brand is the shower head you got from Amazon, and are you still happy with it?

  • @MathiasSandnes
    @MathiasSandnes 3 дні тому

    That knife rack is terrifying. What if you crash?

  • @jdmc2890
    @jdmc2890 4 місяці тому

    Briliant conversion!! Looking for somebody to point me in the right direction, as these lift up seats that convert into a bed are exactly what I am looking for. Does anybody know where you can get these from in the U.K? Thank you :)

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  4 місяці тому

      Thanks! Yes we ordered ours online from Banwy leisure 😊

  • @leepreston3886
    @leepreston3886 4 місяці тому

    Hey guys is there a link for the folding chair. Van looks amazing.

  • @ernestoclavijomunos6299
    @ernestoclavijomunos6299 19 днів тому

    Is l3 h2 ? Or l3 h3

  • @philaddison9417
    @philaddison9417 Рік тому

    Guys where did you get the corner bathroom cabinet.

  • @margaretsweeney6268
    @margaretsweeney6268 7 місяців тому

    Where did you get your widows on the body of the van????.

    • @Thecraftercrew
      @Thecraftercrew  7 місяців тому

      Hey we got them from Van Demon based in Crewe. We totally recommend them.

  • @renekoenes
    @renekoenes Рік тому

    How does a bitumen paint stop stones flicking up then? How?

  • @tospicy4ya
    @tospicy4ya 6 місяців тому

    Where abouts are you ?

  • @bryannagregory618
    @bryannagregory618 Рік тому

    'Promo SM' 💥