I BOUGHT A VAN - No Experience Van Conversion
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Well done mate.
I'm getting one of these. I intend to go full on stealth.
Pull out house sofa bed,
Collapsible, removable wood burning stove, roof stove jack with a removable spinner vent for when the stove is packed away, minimalist stealth insulation, zero windows, zero wiring, zero plumbing, zero permanent fixings,
(NO NEED TO DECLARE AS A MODIFIED VEHICLE) removable, hand pump sink unit out of a caravan, folding table and chairs, tent portaloo,
Ecoflow delta 1300 solar power station with fold away solar panels and a removable roof rack mount to run a TV, bucket fridge, microwave, USB rechargeable, removable magnet lights, diesel heater and propane heater for stealth heating, plastic storage crates and drawers all modular removable.
Everything in my van will be packable when not in use meaning NO NEED TO REGISTER AS A CAMPER VAN,.
cops stop me, they open the back, A LOAD OF BOXES AND A SOFA STOOD ON END.
I'm transporting household items.
NO WAY TO BE ACCUSED OF "LIVING A NOMADIC Lifestyle" meaning no way to be forced to get the new, tyranny based
" traveller passport "
(for which I assume we'd be forced to get vaxxed and tested with the deadly bio weapons.)
Dvla have now stipulated tons of features which must be declared and evidenced in order to register as a camper van... MASSIVE CON in order to track who's doing what, living where, , when, how and why....
MANY people are falling into these mass surveillance traps.
Looks like you got an excellent van there will.
Thanks for all the great videos.
😎👍
Off side rear door check strap
The part you need for the rear door is a check strap they come in left and right and make sure you get the rear one not the front
Will. As someone who had spent years camping with my family in an old Sherpa van, I would suggest that you find some sort of sound dampening / insulation sheeting to the inside of the van, it'll cut down on the condensation that will build up.
And if there's none fitted get some of those spinning vent thing on the roof.
It looks great so have fun.
Do a shower and toilet on board that way you can spend weeks in
No idea why I’m so invested in your journey, but Im here for it. Haha. Really chuffed for you mate.
Me neither lol, but enjoy his videos :) chuffed for you getting a van though Will, it's going to be great :)
same!
I think we all wish we had the guts to just go for it and do what he has.. imagine the freedom and the endless possibilities of what you could do.. being off grid would be awsome
@@lisabrooksforlove Just do what I did and get a smaller van like a Vivaro or Trafic and convert that. If you screw it up you still have a van to sell. Give it a go. You only live once and there is no rush to get it finished. I bought my 58 plate Trafic for £2,000 and spent about £1,000 over about a year doing it up. I can still sell it for about £3,000.
@@NomaddUK which did you get? How much was it? I only have 7k to spend
You've probably been told this already, but what about installing a hidden toilet with a cassette, it could be useful.
When you’re all finished up inside you should get a nice wrap on it saying “Whereabouts Plumbing & Maintenance” no one will think it’s a camper then haha
but some thieving scum may think there tools in it
I thought of putting adverts on for waste paper collections so that the thieves would believe it was a works van with nothing of value in it. :o)
Stick an orange light on top and some "dog unit" stickers. Free parking on any industrial estate and nobody is going to break in if the think there is a 10 stone bad tempered dog inside...
@@peskyparttimers8239 Don't know where you are, but dog thefts are quite a thing round here. Nick a big one and cross it with a Staff and you have some mean fighting dogs to play with.
Heater fan only working on full power is usually the Blower Motor Resistor... Often located behind or under glove box....
Second that common fault
Same with nissan !
You should do an inauguration sleep in the van next week! Just a rubber/pool/summer inflatable mattress and a sleepbag.
Do it!
Happy to see your next chapters in this adventure mate!
Cheers from Portugal!
Amazing! Started to binge you videos after starting to convert my old work van! Cant wait to steal some ideas from yourself!
Not a Sprinter then!
Max fan in the ceiling. Lithium battery. A bit expensive but the last twice as long as a lead acid (yrs that is) and you can use 80% of their energy in stead of 50% before having to charge. To keep things as spacious as possible remember. The main goal is to be able to get out of the rain, and have a decent bed. Keep the rest 'camping' Minimal kitchen or cook outside. Water in a jug. How much do you really need? A gallon a day is actually enough. Bathrooms are everywhere. But, have one of those 5 gallon buckets with a seat that snaps on with a bag inside it for rare times you need it. Forget the back doors for entry. Build a wall at the back with a screen from the mattress up, and open the doors for a view. The back, under the bed can be outside accessible storage. Here's my cargo trailer conversion I did years ago. It has some ideas you might find useful.... or not. ua-cam.com/video/n-HhUutMogA/v-deo.html
Just a couple of points,
1)if you start cutting Windows etc, it's not gonna be stealth, it's gonna look like a camper
2)maybe cheaper buying 2nd hand doors with windows already fitted
3)insulate
4) maybe a bed that you could raise to the roof, would leave plenty of floor space, during the day. Good luck with your plans
Class! Congratulations Will, I can’t wait to watch this build mate. I’ll be looking to do the same in a while.
Very excited to see how this comes out! You have helped to inspire me to start car camping so to see such a huge upgrade really excites me!
Wow! That's a nice find. Now You have enough space for your kitchen, and yes just a little TLC and it will look great 👌👍 don't forget to put a exhaust fan.. and a place for the power supply. And i would loved to see a flat screen TV on the side for your football games 😊.. good luck and stay safe bro...
I just randomly found your channel, and somehow found myself starting your van build playlist. I LOVE that all the letters of your number plate spell MARY... great name for your van!
Definitely do a van buying guide vid. There’s a lot of people that wanna do the same thing so I think it’d be beneficial 👍 nice van by the way! You gonna name her ‘Mary’?
+1
I'm not gonna lie when you said guess the price I thought it was gonna be in the £8,000 to £10,000 region, but it looks like an awesome van and I can't wait to see the final build on it. Good luck with the build and also hope you're feeling in a better place at the moment and that this van will help.
Do the bed high up, mate. You can use all the space underneath. With drawers for storage that open outward when the backdoors are open. When i say high i just mean about 3 foot up maybe. Your fridge and what not can go under facing inward, access from inside the van
Andy from North West England
I’m sorry happy for you! Your the reason why I want to convert a suv into a camper. Your so inspiring and you honestly made me realize how much more there is in life if you just get out there. I can’t wait to see your upcoming videos! Stay safe and be well.
Good luck with the conversation.
Don't be afraid to get help with doing things ( especially the scarier parts, like cutting windows ) but by all means do as much as you can by yourself
Rear door check strap 🤙
That speed limiter not such a bad thing at least you know the engine has not been hammered keeping it on would save you a small fortune in juice, looking forward to this GL Sir.
Problem with a limiter is that you cant give it a good blow through, it does cause problems with the DPF filter etc
@@twoflower8264 Fair comment
Unless its been redlined in every gear to the limiter :)
@@andybetts6523 i doubt it, i drive a van with a limiter and the company usees telemetrics to monitor driving , red line it and you get in trouble.
Most vans are restricted as it brings down the insurance for companies - they mostly monitor driving.
Also once you hit the speed limit you cant redline it
@@twoflower8264 Also panel vans have a 60 mph limit i believe.
Congratulations will. So happy to see this. I wish the best for you and your new friend's journey together ahead. Can't wait to see more conversion videos all over again.💖💖😊😊
Great choice! I bought a Boxer last year (a sideways bed and plenty of height swung it for me) and did a really simple conversion and just love it. Watching the sun rise from the bed through the back windows (which I put in) never gets old. Can't wait to see how you get on. Good luck!
I'm so excited to watch this journey mate!
I'm really made up you've found what you were looking for, Will and you can feel your excited with this new vehicle. Can't wait to see how it all turns out and good luck with sorting it all out, mate ;)
Insulation: spray on stuff may be easy to apply, but it will be pain to deal with if you have to do rust repairs - unless there is a product that not only insulates heat, noise and PEELS OFF EASILY. Condensation will be an issue, slow continuous low power ventilation might be good for stealth trips. There are ready made vent solutions.
Also plan for cabling - helps in getting the lights (and other future projects) neatly installed.
For stealth gigs, that is a perfect vehicle.
Hang up safety helmet and vest in the cabin, seal off light leaks, leave it somewhere with orange cones around it - maybe near a spot where actual work is being done.
Rear door issue is just a flexible plastic cover for the wires, the fan speed resistor needs replacing. Using it before working on it is the best way to get a feel for what it needs. GL!
About time mate. I'm on my 3rd van conversion over 11 years, and I can tell you it opens up a whole new world.
How do you have an alcohol drink in the van staying overnight and stay legal please?!
Please make a van buying guide, I'll be looking to get one later in the year 😊
yay you finally got a van,looking forward to you getting it done up.hopefully you will give us step by step vids of the work you do to it.happy days pal!
If you plan on cooking inside, think about installing a roof window/panel/fan perhaps? Would keep the van ventilated as you won't have to crank down the windows. Usually you can get ones with fly filters to keep out pesky midges too.
Not even making
I was just thinking about will should post a video today and he did 😉
Congrats on the new van will 🎉
Dude, that van is awesome. You gonna have a lot of fun with it.
Congratulations on the van Will!!!
Three suggestions for you...Leave an accessible Hidey-hole under/behind any ply panelling for your valuables. Get yourself a few stickers saying "no tools left on board overnight" and measure twice, cut once!
Please keep posting videos with updates no matter how boring you think they are, because we're all really interested in your progress!
Congratulations! I've followed some other travel vloggers and two things that might work for your van are insulation and a skylight. The panels look like I good outline to work with and you could insulate behind them and travel more comfortably in colder climates. However, if you were already going to cut the body I would do a skylight too rather than extra windows. You won't lose wall space, still get natural light, and you could put a small deck on top for extra living space (but still fit your solar panels). Good luck.
Fitting a toilet and, possibly, a shower opens up so many more possibilities for longer and more remote stays. Also getting out of your van for a slash just before bedtime gives the game away that you are going to be sleeping in it overnight.
Just curious but where abouts you from? Only ever heard the word slash used by northerners and someone Norwich way haha
@@TheVanderfulLife From the Black Country. The term is common here. More polite than having a piss but not as twee as have a wee/pee/tinkle etc
@@tonysutton6559 to be fair I'm from Devon so anything north of Bristol is the north to me 😂 but nah I like it, love the variation of accents around the UK!
@@TheVanderfulLife I've worked and travelled all over the UK from Shetland in the North down to the Lizard in the South so I've picked up saying from all over. Some of the insults I learnt from the girls in the office in Glasgow were the best. According to them, I'm a baw bag.
I can’t explain why, but I got so gassed for you when I saw this title! 😂
Looking forward to this!
Nice to see you’ve treated yourself buddy, love watching van builds, looking forward to seeing yours good luck with everything ❤️
I've been following your channel all during lockdown and it's been very helpful. Seeing you out there doing what a lot of us would like to do was inspiring and provided some escapism! Sad to see Betsy go but I can't lie, I am looking forward to the next chapter as well. I'd love to buy a van, convert it and hit the open road to enjoy some freedom but my DIY "skills" are low level...probably hovering just above zero! 😁 I'm looking forward to seeing how you get on and finding the inspiration and courage from you Will!
All the best!
love it dude you are growing everyday and now a new van 😰
dont forget me man love from nepal as always❤❤
Thank you for posting this, Will. Congratulations on getting a van to make your stealth campings more easier. To be honest I'm so glad that you managed to film, post this after that post - as one of keen followers of your channel, I was so worried. It is very exciting to see how you'd build your own stealth camper and I can't wait to watch new sequences at new stage of your life! (But please take it easy, no rush, I rather would like you to take it slow so that you've got time to relax without doing any UA-cam!) Cheers!
Nice one will, I’m so pleased for you and your next adventure 👍🏻 loving the new van and all the plans you have for it. I’ve watched quite a few van builds and the one thing people say is not to rush the build. Stick a camping bed and a heater in it and start from there…I’m also really considering buying a van and equally my DIY skills are limited…🚐🙂 can’t wait to see your new adventures ✌🏻
So happy for Will, nt wait for more dogging adventures.
You’ve gone from Premier Inn to the Hilton overnight. Congrats bro. 😎
Oh my goodness, I'm so excited for you!!! This is something I've dreamed of for ages! Enjoy the process 😊
Good luck and keep updated with your step by step conversion videos 😁 it has been interesting to Watch you develop into full blown van life from your original videos to know. 👍
The video we’ve been waiting for.
As I've watched your previous DIY videos I think it will be better if you let a professional make a windows in your van 🤠
Looking good Will! This will test our DIY skills, how about installing a sunroof at the back above the bed so you can enjoy the night sky on clear nights AND then install a small deck on the roof, so you can climb through the sunroof, setup up a deck chair and enjoy the views, sunrises, sunsets, etc. while downing some beers or waking up with some coffee. Look forward to your vlogs on the van fitout.
Buzzing to watch the build, really enjoy your authentic and honest videos! I watch a couple from Canada called eamon and bec who converted two sprinter vans (second build was better layout) they currently building cabin but definitely check their pre cabin conversion. Good luck brother !
Yes please do a van buying guide for us thickos lol
Actual conversation from our house while we were cooking Tea today.
Mrs: do you wanna pepperoni on your pizza?
Me: *checking my phone* Wilswhereabouts just posted a new video...he’s got a van!
Mrs: Get it on the telly.
We then chowed down on our Pizza checking out the new Fiat with you.
Thanks for the entertainment from us both!
Saw a recent conversion on this specific build and it is massive. I never even though this big. Fantastic buy mate. May you have long and prosperous miles on this beauty.
Good insulation everywhere, toilet , maybe a hose for outside shower tent solution. Sude awning. A bit more ambitious, slide outs at the side or even automatic raising of cut out roof section for even more head height or much higher sleep solution creating even more space in the van. Definitely big flat screen tv, whatever you do, it will be cool mate.
I would suggest installing thermal insulation before you do anything. The most suitable product would be "spray foam" the contractor will spray the insulation into all the nooks & crannies to give a complete thermal envelop, something you will appreciate on the colder nights & hotter days (works both ways). They would do the van in an hour or so, really simple and job done.
Cutting into the roof to install roof lights would be good for ventilation, especially when sleeping, overhead windows could be better than in the side as it would be less obvious when stealth camping. Roof light kits would be easier to fit too.
An awesome project, well done!
So what I would do with your SWB Ducato:
Remove the top half of the bulkhead and put the kitchen along the bulkhead. Cut the windows in as planned and have the bed as you want it with the dinette, as planned. Doing the kitchen down one side AND having a seat would be too tight and feel too claustrophobic.
You could put a small toilet cubicle behind the drivers seat and make a small kitchen running behind the passenger side keeping along the bulkhead.
These are the things I would consider for the layout.
As for electrics, building your own 12v power system is do-able but I would consider the xtremevan power stuff because it's an all in one 12v system, it's very good and I've been using it for most conversions I've built
Nice one will!,it will be fantastic to see it when you have finished it.More space to move around in too will make a massive difference too.
The lights and fan not working might just be blown fuses. Check the users manual, if you have one, or online, to see which fuses control what.
For the thingy at the back door, maybe go to a junk yard (where they put damaged vehicles) and show them what you need. There's bound to be something off a van that would work. You might find a back lock, too. And it never hurts to have a gas tank lock, if you park in an area where petrol gets stolen.
Hope this helps.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Nice project but some advice you do need to plan the layout, as there is so much to fit into it as you said its going to be something special. Things to include, heating wardrobe , pluming wast tanks, fresh water tanks, shower or washing your self, tv , split charging leisure battery, sola lighting 12/240v insulation, roof vent, do you want hot water on tap. Sofa area to relax in. Gas bottle or LPG, window blinds, let me know if you need any advice i have don three vans now. I have just done a new ford transit custom L2H2 lwb full off grid camper van. Stay safe 👍
I'm so happy for you Will! Sounds like when you get your van done it's going to be amazing!👍👍👍
Your old lady subber here Will.
I am delighted for you .
Now that's put a smile back on your face 😄
Just don't overdo it now ,small steps x rest much needed for mental health .
Sending strength for the build 👍❤
Been there. Done it and visiting my mate in Dublin for Christmas (2022) in my 2 year long build result. Well worth the effort.
You're right - there are a thousand other van builders on UA-cam...... but you will tell us the truth about cost and complexity, no bullshit, no bollocks. I'm really looking forward to seeing how you progress, Will!
I suspect that you already know to look at Greg Virgoe and Nate Murphy for vanbuilding ideas/advice? (and Liam the Terrible is good for tips too)
Oh - I presume you will be naming your new home Mary?
Good luck Will. Looking forward to seeing how your new home comes together xx
Great van Will👍
First thing I’d do is insulate the “living” area. Even before the basics you have planned.
It’ll keep you cool in summer and warm in winter! Once it’s done it can be hidden away behind some plywood panelling and forgotten.
Also do some basic wiring.
If you find yourself struggling with your mental health, as I often do, you must find a distraction. You have a fantastic project here, work on it, plan it, research it and think of all the amazing places you can take us all!
Kind regards
jPc
After watching your stealth camping videos I'm excitedto see what you do with your van. I have recently finished converting my Renault Master van in Ireland, with our first outing next weekend. I'd never done anything like this either, it wasn't always easy, but will be so worth it when you have it done.
I would recommend the restoration couple van build on you tube to get you started.
I went for shower/toilet behind driver seat, kitchen in the middle, with bed/dining at the back, but so many different designs.
The very best of luck with your new adventure. Look forward to seeing what you do.
I am getting one of these vans tomorrow! 2015 model 136wb. Excited to follow along, I completed a conversation on a small Ford transit connect but I learned a lot from that conversation so excited to get to work on my new build.
Great news young Will! Looking forward to your new project! Best of luck young man.
CONSIDER, any storage method you put in under your bed, make it accessible from inside the van as in cold weather and rain you don't want to have to get out to access stuff! also love the content and can't wait to follow this along!
Awesome purchase! I can't wait to see how this project evolves. Something I might suggest, since you have plenty of space now, would be some camera mounts on the walls. Maybe one at a nice angle above your kitchen area for some van cooking videos, and maybe one by the sliding door and one at a rear corner. You could also look into some small photography LED panels you can mount for directional lighting during specific camera shots. Best of luck!
So excited to see the progression of this!!! I know you'll have it looking awesome in no time.
Go for it, Will! Looking forward to seeing things progress.
AWWWW i am so happy to see you are going to do your van project , wishing you good luck and looking forward to seeing the progress .
Great job - the Ducato makes a great camper van.
My own van is similar to yours , but a little longer in the body.
Mine has a different engine , a 2.2 liter turbo diesel , but it runs great , and gets quite insanely good fuel consumption.
I am deliberately keeping my van look like a delivery van and not a camper , so no windows , no solar panels , no awnings , and no bicycles hanging off the back :-)
Good to see you stoked for the next chapter Will... Those things you need to hold fast the rear doors are check straps... Looking forward to see your ideas come to life mate...
I did a transit conversion, and would echo some of the comments here, best to get the windows done by a professional, it’s far less stressful and they have the tools and know how. Mine were all done in less than a day. Otherwise looks a great sized van, you’ll learn at lot doing it. Definitely a fun project!
Love the channel!! Super excited to see where this van build goes.
I think the part to cover the wires is called "Loom Wire Tubing", you can find it on Amazon. Hope that helps!
Ah, Will so glad your back and hope you're well. I kinda guess that we are all in for an awesome adventure in the new van. I've really enjoyed all your other videos and looking forward to the new ones.
Wow Will, you’ve started off with a blank canvas, so you can do whatever you want to do. It’s your van, your project. I didn’t know there were so many van channels, but, I’ll follow just yours, as it’s all been great so far. The best thing I’ve found out about stealth is sometimes the most obvious is the stealthiest, so the white van is perfect. Its wearing a high vis jacket, you can get into anywhere you like without question. Good luck, enjoy the renno, looking forward to seeing the progress. Rog. 😎
Eamon and Bec's second van (CASA B), the have an amazing set up. Hidden shower and toilet, L shaped sofa /second bed and main bed has a drop down section that is the back support for the sofa. Check it out.
My van looks similar. It‘s a Ford transit for 6.400 Euro. Interesting to watch you doing the things I have to do either.
Nice one Will, glad you were able to find the right van and can finally share with us all. My advice would be to elevate the bed as high as possible so that you can use the space beneath as storage. Figure out how far from the roof it needs to be with you sitting up in bed and your head just shy of ceiling. And watch out for leaving the van out in that industrial estate, particularly at weekend, Redhill is not the safest place around. I know the area well, my office is just round the corner from the garage you are using. Cheers, good luck.
Well done van looks fab , can't wait to go on the conversion journey with you , enjoy and stay safe buddy.
Great buy will can’t wait to see what you do with the van 🤟 .. one of the best you tubers I’ve certainly found for how to do the van build tasks is Greg virgoe so you should definitely watch his videos before each task 👊👊
Came across your van build series, I’m just starting my own conversion and your videos have been very helpful! 😄
Flip your plan, put kitchen near sliding door.
Take bulk head out and install wetroom behind driver.
You'll still have loads of space.
Awesome, looking forward to the build videos! I recommend putting a skylight window in, but I imagine it might be a big job.
So excited for you!! Itching to see what you decide to do with this beauty AND it'll have an engine you can take into LEZ 🎉🌟🎊 ! Can't wait for the next few episodes......
This is brilliant mate , I was expecting a small connect or something . No idea why I’m so invested in your UA-cam , I think it’s because I relate to you . So happy for you .
Nice van choice, enjoy. I am putting the kitchen by the opening door as most seem to and it can free the opposite wall for a sofa.
I'm so happy for you will. Love watching you grow with your channel. Watching you from 🇳🇵 ever since you came here.
Cheers.
Will, a good choice of van, those are the perfect size, you can fit a double bed across the Back of the van.
I previously converted a low roof which was a pain but you have hit the nail on the head with that van.
I think having a sideways bed is a bad idea. I would go length ways and have kitchen and storage on one side and bed on the other. That way you have easy access at the rear. If you ever need those rear doors you will have a bed bang in the way. You can also do like pull draws or storage units that you could pull out at the rear. Also another good idea is having a shower attached to the rear door so when you open it you can have a shower head attached to the inside of the rear door and shower outside.
And the man is back!!!!! Well done bro hope feeling better!!!!had me worried after your last vid I saw ,stay strong and stay blessed!!!!
I look forward to your new van build. I know how it feels when trying to find the right van for you, I'm still looking years on and always changing my mind on what I want as I can be quite fussy.
Looking forward to watching the progress mate. Good luck with it.
Wish you the best of luck in your new motor Will! She's a beaut
Iv seen some people put their kitchen on the sliding door side, basically building out maybe 1/3 if the door space, so that you can cook looking out the door etc, then room for seating/bathroom/storage cupboard etc at the driver side that you plan on putting your kitchen
Wil go to google and type in ‘fiat ducato camper layout’ and click on images. Then although it wont give u dimensions from there, you can get a few different layouts at a quick glance for instant ideas and pick one. Its free this way. Theres ones with a shower too. Take a look. It takes a few seconds. If it was my van i would include a shower for sure and work round it.
Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉🍾
Regarding the design, perhaps, elevate the bed (enough headroom for you while sitting up on the bed) and place a trunk or garage space underneath the bed. Perhaps, add a deck on the roof; nice area for the summer days/nights. Also, consider a toilet composting toilet.
So excited for you👍
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Man, congrats!! Thats awesome i think you will happy with this new adventure.... cheers from México!!
Will amazing purchase i am supprised you got it that cheap considering you said the price of vans are currently high. I have a few suggestions for your van build. By all means take the Bulkhead out but do not put swivel chairs in instead build a more straight upright wall add some insulation, and a doorway to get to the cab. i would advise to put the kitchen on the other side taking up half the door leaving enough room to get in and out. On the outside of the kitchen area facing where the side door would be closed put a doorway there to put gas bottles into. and somewhere for fresh and waste water containers under the counter top. on the opposite side to the door behind where the drivers seat is maybe include a toilet and sink and maybe a shower. Good idear putting the bed across the back side to side have storage underneath. Definatley add windows at the back in the sliding door and maybe one in the toilet area if you choose to so that put in slightly tinted windows for a more stealth look and a mesh of some sort so when windows are open it stops flies etc coming in and blinds and or curtains. Possibly a solar system and leisure batteries to store the power in. Also some sort of heating and cooling system.