She COULD have FLOODED the ELECTRICS!

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  • Опубліковано 18 лис 2024
  • Join us this time as we begin a brand new series documenting our new van, we intend to convert a DHL YELLOW delivery vehicle into a BESPOKE campervan for a family of five to go and reinginte our travel journey in. JOin us for part 1 of this series where charlike nearly flooded the electrics on the first day!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 176

  • @joannebarrett1837
    @joannebarrett1837 2 дні тому +8

    That is a very bright smile 😁

  • @janetgreene6202
    @janetgreene6202 12 годин тому +1

    Definitely need sunglasses but love that you're going back to your roots with the conversion 😊

  • @nikkimckenna340
    @nikkimckenna340 День тому +2

    Awww so glad to see you back, I have missed you guys xxxxx

  • @Bradzlfc89
    @Bradzlfc89 День тому +2

    First one was class , so cant imagine what this ones gonna be like 🎉

  • @Thecrystalhavenuk
    @Thecrystalhavenuk День тому +1

    Charl, I am impressed! DAB hand with a screw gun! And top cleaner and decorator too! The CAD was fab too! I am so excited for you all!!

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Ahh thank you for being so lush! Yeah getting good at them CAD now too x

  • @LeonandDebbiefromRugby
    @LeonandDebbiefromRugby 23 години тому +1

    Great idea ,a lot easier to drive . Ww look forward to see the way the van looks . We both look forward to the updates cheers 😎👍

  • @gonkandmoody
    @gonkandmoody День тому +1

    Great to see you both back. Looking forward to watching this build to completion 👍

  • @christinespiers3947
    @christinespiers3947 День тому +1

    Glad you are back.looking forward to your build xx

  • @denisecafferky2248
    @denisecafferky2248 2 дні тому +1

    Ooooh, very exciting. Handy to have a van builder in the family 🙂

  • @andymiles6443
    @andymiles6443 14 годин тому +1

    I had to wear sunglasses watching you both. but will concentrate on the van build which looks like will be a good one

  • @denisesmith7201
    @denisesmith7201 День тому +1

    Great to see you back, can’t wait to see the new van ❤

  • @LITTLEMANADVENTURSES
    @LITTLEMANADVENTURSES День тому +1

    I can’t wait to see how the van turns out the layout with the pop up roof sounds awesome 😊👍

  • @juliestreet3638
    @juliestreet3638 День тому +1

    Great vlog can't wait to see the results love watching you all xx😊

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Thank you appreciate the support hope you like it xx

  • @lorraineowen7978
    @lorraineowen7978 День тому +1

    My grandson uses a cab bed with a self inflating mattress,works great and rolls up to about the size of a brush pole. I love your layout idea where you can sit around the table and changes to a bed for the boys. Couple of sleeping bags and boom your away. Looking forward to your new build,Sometimes its the simple things that make it work. 😊👌

  • @PatrickHewison-Ward
    @PatrickHewison-Ward День тому +1

    Love it can’t wait to see the finished product 👍

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Thank you

    • @PatrickHewison-Ward
      @PatrickHewison-Ward День тому

      @@TheRollingRucks Just been reading some of the negative comments on here what you choose to do big or small van is nobody’s business but your own not asking anyone else to pay for it you are very polite
      Better to try stuff then have regret’s
      👍

  • @JonathanSpooner
    @JonathanSpooner День тому +1

    I've got a camper van and a canvas bell tent with log burner. One thing I can say is canvas holds heat. If you've got the diesel heater on in your van given heat rises the popup roof bed could potentially be the warmest part of your van... personally I'd go with the pop top as I can only guess your going to need as much room as possible in the van

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Thank you for your advice and yeah you may be right x

  • @mulberryaddict938
    @mulberryaddict938 День тому +1

    I’m glad there is another family out there like us! We make rash decisions go with it, doesn’t work do something else and on and on!

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Exactly! 👍 life is for living and it’s definitely too short enjoy yourselves xx

  • @maryt2422
    @maryt2422 2 дні тому +1

    Am glad youre going back to adventure camper. Gives you more options.

  • @12ste29
    @12ste29 2 дні тому +3

    You guys should get a teardrop trailer to take with you the boys would love it

  • @viv-i-vangoesforth
    @viv-i-vangoesforth День тому +1

    welcome back to vanlife, guys! I must admit from when I used to drive a big motorhome, I was glad to downsize and get Viv. easier to park and way better MPG. Cant wait to see big yeller become your new mobile home on wheels and seeing what Stu does at Vanology on his channel, its deffo gonna be epic. Much respect to you both 🙏- Kenny

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Thank you Kenny that means a lot hope you are well x

    • @viv-i-vangoesforth
      @viv-i-vangoesforth День тому +1

      @@TheRollingRucks I'll be better when Viv is finished lol. I keep watching Vanology and going...."you know what, could do with that in mine lol" I'm now looking at expensove inverters, better dc to dc chargers and other bits" watching you guys costs me money lol 🙏- Kenny

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      🩷😂😂 you will get there x

  • @CraftyCampervanners
    @CraftyCampervanners 2 дні тому +1

    Looking forward to seeing your new van build 👍

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      Thank you can’t wait to get this one done and back in the road!

  • @zoewheeler9857
    @zoewheeler9857 День тому +1

    Wow guys this is a total shock but am excited for you all, got to admit i loved the A class you had but did see for my self the struggles you had with the size of it when visiting the places you went to, so although will miss seeing you all in it, totally understand your reasons for getting this van and doing your own build looking forward to seeing the end result and following you all as a family on your travels in it, happy van building guys so amazing ❤😊

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      Thank you for being so lush and understanding our choices probably better we’re building one again tbh xx

    • @zoewheeler9857
      @zoewheeler9857 День тому +1

      @ certainly be interesting to see how you kit it out, i never saw the Crafter you had 😊

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      The crafter was a year or so ago x

    • @zoewheeler9857
      @zoewheeler9857 День тому

      @ oh ok x

  • @GaryMorris222
    @GaryMorris222 День тому +1

    Looking forward to this one glad to c you back 😀

  • @peterknight-nm6zq
    @peterknight-nm6zq День тому +1

    Great to see you guys back looking forward to the new
    Van build and your new adventures o and I love the new teeth 😊

  • @romanyronadventures277
    @romanyronadventures277 2 дні тому +1

    Wow that’s brilliant news loved your crafter look forward to how this one turns out 🤙🤙🤙

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  2 дні тому +1

      Thank you 🤩 should have some really nice touches on this one

  • @umnounou
    @umnounou День тому +1

    Really missed you guys happy to see your back Iam originally from Scotland but now live in Algeria I built my own van here with my son it was my dream but the husband not so Keen on camping so ended up selling it after just one trip I miss it loads even just sitting in it on the drive I felt happy😊

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Sorry to hear you had to sell it! We have felt lost without ours for only a few months hope you manage to get another one x

    • @umnounou
      @umnounou День тому

      @TheRollingRucks I don't think it's some thingbi will do again iam 55 I done what I needed to do so will just leave it there now . Thankyou for the reply

  • @mentalneil
    @mentalneil 2 дні тому +1

    Wow, that's a shock, I thought you'd found your forever van when you found the A class, but I can see your point for changing, take care guys

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  2 дні тому +1

      We love the a class but does prevent some really cool park ups which we are missing out on

  • @tonymarsh6748
    @tonymarsh6748 День тому +1

    Yay looking forward to this one, I did think that A class was to big.

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      Yes didn’t realise until we were trying to go around in it x

    • @tonymarsh6748
      @tonymarsh6748 День тому +1

      @@TheRollingRucksit was nice though

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Yes very nice and layout was perfect for the family just restricted in where we could go x

  • @sandymclennan2073
    @sandymclennan2073 День тому +1

    Great to see you tackle a new project, that van looks bigger that the Crafter and whatever layout you have I am sure it will work for you. I too am undecided on the poptop, they do lose a lot of heat in the cold and wet weather, reminds me of the time I saw a van travelling towards me on A48 with the poptop still extended....oops.....Look forward to seeing this one progress....

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Thank you and you are right pop top wise it’s a Gough one as we often go hotter places but typically still contend with rain now and then haha x

  • @Sandkicker-p3m
    @Sandkicker-p3m 19 годин тому +1

    Really sorry to hear about the downsizing but I'm sure with the cost of living, kids growing up, business rate hikes etc it means a lot less sleepless nights for you both. Good luck with the new van conversion

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  13 годин тому

      Thank you we are downsizing for the adventures xx

  • @the_forgotten_pieces8403
    @the_forgotten_pieces8403 День тому +1

    Loving your new teath just waiting for my finals

  • @ian_morg
    @ian_morg День тому +1

    Fab! Another build to watch. Hope you show us how it’s done not just tell us, even timelapse’s are good to watch 😎👍🏻

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      Of course will make sure there’s a few time lapses haha x

  • @benstockton6678
    @benstockton6678 День тому +1

    Can’t beat yellow van.
    We done high full length bed and single bed under, still have lots garage space.

  • @vivienogden9916
    @vivienogden9916 День тому +1

    We’ve swapped to and fro with different vehicles and like you have concluded smaller has more pluses and I really don’t miss that extra space. The idea of a cab bed is a great idea for full space utilisation.

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Thank you, yes we aren’t in the van all that much it’s purpose is to sleep and move about otherwise we’re sitting outside or exploring so hopefully this will suit us at last x

    • @tonyp011
      @tonyp011 День тому

      I disagree because they moaned last time that they didn’t have enough room

    • @tonyp011
      @tonyp011 День тому

      @@TheRollingRucksand what’s going to happen when your kids outgrow their bed spaces are you going to be changing to bigger again?

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      No they can have a van of their own 😂

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      I don’t believe we moaned rather explained 😂 but we were living in ot full time which we aren’t at the moment x

  • @JonathanWick-hd7bq
    @JonathanWick-hd7bq 23 години тому +1

    Look forward to seeing this build finished! Also which products and brands you use equipment wise. Keep the yellow so we can all spot you on the road!! lol

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  21 годину тому +1

      Thank you 🤩 ha no chance I’m staying in a yellow van lol

  • @Jake-jgh64
    @Jake-jgh64 День тому +1

    Pop top big man I will be watching how you perform with that 👍

  • @WendyNorman-i5f
    @WendyNorman-i5f День тому +1

    Steamer is brilliant for getting stuff out the crannies, just need a good supply of dry cloths!

  • @ClareHopper
    @ClareHopper День тому +1

    Missed u guys xxxx

  • @mellissatobin6136
    @mellissatobin6136 День тому +1

    I would not go for the pop top personally given that you travel to places that aren't always warm and sunny. But whatever you choose I hope it works for your family needs.

  • @AlexNisbet-e8x
    @AlexNisbet-e8x 12 годин тому +1

    looking forward to the build also like the Turkish teeth 🤣

  • @StephenCogdale
    @StephenCogdale 2 дні тому +1

    Great video I see that they a solid sided pop top roof for campervan like redtail skyloft which would be much better than canvas

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  2 дні тому

      Oooh yes that would be good where do these get fitted please?

    • @StephenCogdale
      @StephenCogdale День тому +1

      I saw the redtail skyloft on UA-cam I believe it's a American company and there are also some Chinese versions I saw videos of on UA-cam as a pop top is good but with solid sides it would be great to use all year , I was thinking perhaps in time if I got a van converted I would prefer the solid pop top roof

  • @davekitchener9092
    @davekitchener9092 День тому +1

    It's going to be awesome 👌

  • @gailh3048
    @gailh3048 День тому +1

    Great plans and new adventures ahead. Have you thought of doing a single bunk above your bed for Amelia - across and above the bottom of where your feet will be?

  • @markbur1503
    @markbur1503 День тому +1

    Its back to the future then! I dont blame you as i dont think you ever really got on with the Big A Class. They are great when you get where you are going and once you set up and stay put for a while. We like to do 2/3 night max when we are abroad. Our PVC is prefect for us (2). We downsized from a 7.5 m Pilote to what we have now. However all our kids are adults and their children are lovley but we dont take them away with us...Look forward to the build and updates. Does the DHL Van have many miles on it as i thought they hung on to them until they were clapped out..

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      Yeah you are right we lived it because of the space and being full time thought it would suit us but we are on the move too much to have something that big those vans are designed for relaxation and chill which we aren’t quite ready for so suck it up and have less space but more adventures x

  • @sidpf1972
    @sidpf1972 День тому +1

    Keep it yellow ❤

  • @JoeProDecor
    @JoeProDecor День тому +1

    There is no perfect vehicle, it's either too small to be comfortable or too big to park in alot of places. Unfortunately there is no balance as you will always ideally want the opposite to what you have.
    The best option is to decide which one is more important and adjust to it , unless of course you have a UA-cam channel and want the clicks....lol

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      Yes that’s what we have realised and to be fair we only sleep in there mostly outside adventuring and would rather the tight spots x

  • @johnallan5821
    @johnallan5821 День тому +1

    Brilliant channel had to put sunglasses on for ur teeth 😂fantastic family ❤

  • @heleenwiegand1650
    @heleenwiegand1650 День тому +1

    We buy a new van or motorhome every two years 😂 so, yeah, totally get that ❤

  • @WendyNorman-i5f
    @WendyNorman-i5f День тому +1

    My goodness, why do they make the teeth so bright.😂😂❤

  • @robertducie7242
    @robertducie7242 День тому +1

    Tow a box trailer for stuff you would put in garage..

  • @GoodnightIrene
    @GoodnightIrene День тому +1

    Turkish teeth 😀. Welcome back 👍

  • @malcblakey7828
    @malcblakey7828 День тому

    You are always having time off. Colleen 😊

  • @johnallan5821
    @johnallan5821 День тому +1

    Ur family is magic lol

  • @mulberryaddict938
    @mulberryaddict938 День тому +1

    Are you able to say roughly what a conversion like this might cost? We currently have a large caravan which we do struggle with on Spanish sites. Hubby wants a Moho and a like the space of a Moho but I think if we had a big van with a conversion to suit us I think it would work.

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Very difficult to say as price changes with specification, materials and electric set up. We aim to spend a bit but most start from around 10k of converting yourself materials can be expensive so worth whittling it down and sometimes need to compromise we learned that when doing our crafter we massively over spent x

  • @gazwolves9489
    @gazwolves9489 День тому +1

    Brill guys life’s a journey you making best of it I love my self build of the the tag axle we ad atb

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Yeah we loved ours too so much choice with a self build we will miss the space of the a class but that’s it really x

  • @Happyinmyautotrail
    @Happyinmyautotrail День тому +1

    Lovely teeth guys. ❤
    Your 1st motorhome the roller team seemed a nice size for you all. The a class far too big but a transit van for 5 with ever growing kids is too small.
    Those boys will soon be huge. I like watching your lovely family whatever you do but with Stuart’s amazing van building skills could you have not gone for a Luton type van to give you a bit more space. I really liked your 1st van best.
    Be happy whatever you do because I can’t imagine how much money you have now lost on that gorgeous A class. It is a stunning motorhome but better suited to American roads not for Europe.

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      Thank you ;-)
      Yeah we lived the rollerteam too, this van is bigger than the previous one so hoping it will suit us better Stu has designs for days haha x

    • @Happyinmyautotrail
      @Happyinmyautotrail День тому

      @ I also think keep the yellow

  • @doublezero6974
    @doublezero6974 16 годин тому +1

    Have you thought about a HappiJac power bed lift or equivalent?

  • @TravelTrollsTV
    @TravelTrollsTV 16 годин тому +1

    If you get stuck with anything, give me a ring and lll fix it for you...lm a professional. 😁

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  16 годин тому

      😂😂😂 we can’t do it without you tbh you may have to come down here soon x

  • @nickhoward9343
    @nickhoward9343 День тому +1

    DHL van nice

  • @tonyp011
    @tonyp011 День тому

    I’ve never known or come across someone who doesn’t seem to know what they want as you two, chopping and changing it’s hard to keep up, one minute it’s motorhome then small conversion, back to larger motorhome because the other wasn’t big enough, now going back down in size, your going to be in the same position as last time when you said not enough room, one day perhaps you will finally decide what you want and stick with it

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +2

      Life is for living and we aren’t all the same. We can be impulsive and change our minds but when you have 3 kids it can be hard to get the space or layout right. We are only human after all

  • @LeonardoLabastia-mq4qj
    @LeonardoLabastia-mq4qj День тому +1

    I see why you've been gone for so long! You've both had your teeth veneered 😬 I prefer a van conversion to a motorhome too 👍

  • @davesdaze
    @davesdaze День тому +1

    Hi Stu and Charlene. Hope u are all well. New van looks nice but surprised you got rid of your nice new one although bit was quite large, I understand. The sprinter looks clean, what sort of miles did it have on it?. Best very interested as always to watch your professional build. Our ex Sainsbury van is performing well. Very well insulated, were on fridge box campers Facebook. We're on 136000 miles but on 7g auto very smooth uses no oil at all. Good luck with it, best wishes to you all . Hope u all have a great Xmas. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      We still have it technically until it sells but missed adventures with the kids felt like campsites were a must. Thank you for supporting us x

  • @Richrich008
    @Richrich008 День тому

    How much was the DHL van? I'm looking for one, where best to keep a look out to pick one up?

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      We found ours in wales plenty about at the moment from 12k upwards

  • @granddadmark7639
    @granddadmark7639 День тому

    I did think as a campervan converter owning a A-class was a bit 🤦‍♂️

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      We bought the a class for space being full time but we have leaned it was too big for us

  • @kaoliao
    @kaoliao День тому +1

    Wow Turkey teeth 😁

  • @midlife_motorhome
    @midlife_motorhome День тому +1

    Pop top, no more kid coffins please.

  • @epcode5121
    @epcode5121 День тому +3

    Have you had your teeth done 😊😁😘😍

  • @KateJackson-Wynch
    @KateJackson-Wynch День тому

    How do you manage without a shower? We have to have a shower on board to wild camp all the time!

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +1

      We visit campsites or lesuire centres etc rather than on board

  • @randlcars4582
    @randlcars4582 День тому

    Just a quick question guys tomorrow we will be in Gibraltar were did you park was it at the airport watching with interest Andy

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Hello we parked at la linea which is the docks in Spain next to the Gib border

  • @margoparsons671
    @margoparsons671 День тому +1

    Have you both been to Turkey? 😁😁

  • @helenandjohnsadventures
    @helenandjohnsadventures 2 дні тому +1

    Yellow ... ex-DHL?

    • @marcoantoniomoreno2055
      @marcoantoniomoreno2055 2 дні тому

      Did you not listen 😂😂

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  2 дні тому

      Yes it is ;-)

    • @donnapierce8558
      @donnapierce8558 День тому +1

      Now this is exciting viewing, the A class is cool but I think if I had it I’d be too scared to mess it up… best suited to an old retired couple probably haha…the DHL will be a proper family camper, go anywhere, see everything workhorse that you can cook a roast dinner in and not worry about the smells haha!
      Love it, can’t wait to see the new colour!!

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому

      Thank you that’s awesome of you to say x

  • @vintagedutchclocks
    @vintagedutchclocks День тому +1

    Perfect teeth.. 👌

  • @dismaldog
    @dismaldog 2 дні тому +13

    Another channel that cannot get the right vehicle,crafter was too small for 5 so lets do another the same.

    • @jadeybrice
      @jadeybrice День тому +1

      So what, they tried and it didn't work for them and I totally get it. Each to their own 🤷‍♂️

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +9

      This one is bigger allowing us the layout we wanted for the crafter but we’re only human and can make our mistakes

    • @mulberryaddict938
      @mulberryaddict938 День тому

      There is a leisure vehicle for every type and eventuality. We can make the smallest caravan or the biggest motorhome fit our holiday travels, it doesn’t stand to reason that you have to buy one and stick with it.

    • @mariabooth697
      @mariabooth697 13 годин тому

      Good to see you guys again, have you not thought of a drop down bed for Emilia above the dinett

    • @howardeastman311
      @howardeastman311 13 годин тому

      Great to see you back! x

  • @brianpenny-o7e
    @brianpenny-o7e День тому

    Crikey camper van to A class back to camper van for 5 people = BMW
    Good luck with this one burning a mega hole in the finances 👍

    • @TheRollingRucks
      @TheRollingRucks  День тому +4

      Yes it’s been a challenge but everyone can change their mind or make mistakes x

  • @BigRedEd
    @BigRedEd День тому +1

    Looks like your going broke.

  • @rodcarter4502
    @rodcarter4502 День тому +1

    Sorry to say I told you so but it was a big mistake to buy that huge great thing ….not that it was lovely quality and of course not some British made shit but as I said to huge for general driving about in Europe and uk . Good lick with new purchase.🦧