We Fitted a Snorkel To Our VAN For Better Air Flow

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  • Опубліковано 27 сер 2020
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    We Fitted a Snorkel To Our VAN For Better Air Flow. And there are lots of Snorkel TIPS You Probably Didn't Know About Did You know that Snorkels Are NOT Just For Water there for all over kinds of things from dust to snow, fitting a snorkel to your van is a bonus for the engine, and gives you fresh clean air in return which is better for your vehicle, in this video we fit the bravo snorkel to our vw crafter self build campervan but this snorkel can be fitted to a sprinter as well as a crafter.
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  • @UrbanVanlife
    @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +3

    Watch here how we fitted our rear wheel hanger ua-cam.com/video/aUCDkI1Hf7g/v-deo.html

  • @ajklmnop2788
    @ajklmnop2788 3 роки тому +3

    My mates cousin had his stolen while he went to the loo at a motorway services in Kent, after fitting a replacement he plugged the allen bolt and screw heads with sealant to make it awkward and slow them down if they try it again. *Top tip*

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      man thats one of the crazyst things iv heard , i mean there not even that dear , some people man are just bad people , im not in to all that people spend good time and money on there vans and cars just for some a hole to take stuff off , but thats a top tip man i am now going to look at replacing the bolts with something else , nice one for that dude

  • @HappyPlaceCamping
    @HappyPlaceCamping 3 роки тому +2

    I never thought about a snorkel being better for the engine, but makes sense. Looks easy enough to add one. Plus it looks cool. And that's always important lol.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      Yer they kind of look cool I think and you guys go all kinds of places as well I bet it would be a good call to fit one to your van . And it would look mean as well

    • @HappyPlaceCamping
      @HappyPlaceCamping 3 роки тому

      @@UrbanVanlife Well it would have to be on our truck. We haven't got into a van. But not saying we haven't talked about it for possible future endeavor.

  • @StanleyOrchard
    @StanleyOrchard 3 роки тому +4

    Alrighty... first; i never even thought about applications outside of swamping your car. Learn something new every day. Second, that shirt is freaking cool (and something i want to start doing as well). Exceptionally educational and entertaining video sir, thank you!

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      Yer man not just for water . Infact they where designed for desert crossings . And I need me some orchard Merch let me know when it’s available

    • @StanleyOrchard
      @StanleyOrchard 3 роки тому +1

      @@UrbanVanlife game on, what size shirt you like?

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      Get them on your shop dude and I’ll order one

  • @DutyRon
    @DutyRon 3 роки тому +2

    Neil, You certainly make everything look simple!!! Thanks for this video

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      i just wing it with style my friend

  • @Gruuzthuun
    @Gruuzthuun 3 роки тому +3

    Great job, good info to know. Looks easy enough, and worth the effort.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      Defo mate it’s not a hard job at all mate

  • @anotherbrickoutthewall9237
    @anotherbrickoutthewall9237 3 роки тому +3

    Hi, how did you go about cutting the inner skin of the wing? Thanks

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      just whent trough with a big hole cutter mate trough one and then teh other

  • @grahamlewisdiy3897
    @grahamlewisdiy3897 3 роки тому +2

    Looks great! I'm sure you did it, but for others - don't forget to add a bit of paint around the drill holes.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      Yer we added some hammer right mate but TOTALY forgot to mention it or record it lol

    • @grahamlewisdiy3897
      @grahamlewisdiy3897 3 роки тому

      @@UrbanVanlife Cool. I'm really enjoying the build!

  • @ScullyPopASMR
    @ScullyPopASMR 3 роки тому +1

    That is a very cool device.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      there really good mate , they help with the air in the van so much

  • @PaulPeck
    @PaulPeck 3 роки тому +3

    Ok that's it! I'm selling my work van and getting Van-Life Van and a snorkel!!!

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      Yerrrrr man you could make one from dry wall

  • @ispygaryable
    @ispygaryable 3 роки тому +2

    Hello there you are mental but I love it, I should have a dented up old lt35 turning up in the next couple of weeks on 53 plate but really low mileage.
    Your videos are giving me a mental picture of a raptor grey with all the other lovely bits inside so keep it up your inspiring the nation 👍 all the best from Gary and family, Hanslope milton Keynes .

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      see now when you wake up in the morning and see a comment like this it just gives you faith in humanity , thanks mate that made me smile , and good luck with the LT man if your on instagram follow me there and ill follow you back so i can keep up with the build. thanks gary

  • @runningformybestlife
    @runningformybestlife 3 роки тому +1

    Haha “Like an idiot for an hour”
    I love your sense of humor!
    Great video as always my friend. Very interesting! That snorkel looks great. A wonderful addition to your van!👍😀

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      dude i fought with it then had a lighbulb moment , and was like pass the pipe trough

  • @geoham11
    @geoham11 3 роки тому +1

    Another excellent video and a job well done 🖒

  • @robcon8179
    @robcon8179 3 роки тому +1

    Great job ! ...

  • @TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES
    @TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES Рік тому +1

    Your snorkel looks 😎

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  Рік тому

      and its fitted as well not just a prop like most

  • @ModernDayTech
    @ModernDayTech 3 роки тому +1

    I think it looks badass more than anything!

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      Cheers dude . Iv been watching your vids and got the led lights in the van hooked up to voice on Siri . Won’t work on home kit but google Assistsnt and set up to Siri trough short cuts

  • @3DPlasticFantasy
    @3DPlasticFantasy 3 роки тому +2

    Great info mate, even tho i don't own van i never thought about that application of snorkel
    could be handy for jeeps too i suppose.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      yer there really good if your traveling mate , you see loads of cars and vans with them on now

  • @shaunoneil3068
    @shaunoneil3068 Рік тому +1

    Great video mate! I’ve been through your previous videos when you first started the van and they’re great.
    Although one thing that I can’t get my head around is when you put the rivet nuts in how do they stay in place, Instead of just dropping down the panel once you take the rivet gun off? 🤷‍♂️😂

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  Рік тому

      Basically when you squeeze the handles together it pulls the back of the riv nut upwards crushing it together and squishing it between the panel

  • @malimish
    @malimish 3 роки тому +1

    It looks like a way tighter fit with a right hand drive van. I have the cabin air filter box and the washer fluid fill on the other side making the ducting much easier to install.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      to be honest mate i think i just made it harder than it was

  • @runningformybestlife
    @runningformybestlife 3 роки тому +1

    Hmmm maybe I should get a snorkel for my Hyundai. Lol.
    Oh my gosh, I love the subscribe animation towards the beginning of the video. Very cool.

  • @T8RTU
    @T8RTU 3 роки тому +1

    Another scary job done and made simple ✅

  • @mrsstephenson09
    @mrsstephenson09 3 роки тому +2

    thank you

  • @markmangan8586
    @markmangan8586 3 роки тому +2

    Good job bud 😊👍

  • @stenicholls
    @stenicholls 3 роки тому +1

    Mega mate

  • @Chester1975
    @Chester1975 3 роки тому +1

    Hi mate, what size hole saw did you use? Cheers

  • @Mraxell
    @Mraxell 3 роки тому +2

    Love it 😬😬 where did you find this ? And are they around for a T4 😏

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      Amazon mate and I’m sure you can get them for a T4 mate

  • @Memyselfandvan
    @Memyselfandvan 3 роки тому +1

    Fitted my bravo Snorkel recently, it was a struggle, the supplied self drilling screws snapped, and the rivnuts stripped their threads, do ended up using M10 rivnuts and my own bolts and screws

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      Oh no that’s a bloody nightmare hope you got sorted . Iv had a few self tappers do that abs man it’s a pain . So annoying

  • @whippetsadventuresandoneman
    @whippetsadventuresandoneman Рік тому +1

    Brilliantly video bud love to fit a snorkel to mine. Where did you get this from? 🤗🤗

  • @Swiftsaber0
    @Swiftsaber0 10 місяців тому

    where did you cut the second skin inside the fender? i was waiting to see how you'd do that

  • @neiljemmerson8826
    @neiljemmerson8826 3 роки тому +2

    That looks proper that why don't vw put these on as standard ha, how do you cut the inner hole the was it just a hole saw?

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      I used a hole saw mate I should have used it on the outer but her I like a do things the hard way

  • @H2Dwoat
    @H2Dwoat 3 роки тому +1

    Hi, how did you cut the inner skin of the van for the large hole?

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      you will need a large hole cutter mate , and it will go trough with ease bud

  • @stevemcgowan3017
    @stevemcgowan3017 3 роки тому +1

    Hi how’s doing can I ask you about drilling into van roof ?im drilling into the struts so they have 1 inch gap before touch roof skin so I use pilot drill then screw bolt into that ?or can those metal screws need pilot hole 🕳 have new 4ah erbauer drill now

    • @stevemcgowan3017
      @stevemcgowan3017 3 роки тому +1

      It’s for curtain rail came loose with clips that pop out

    • @stevemcgowan3017
      @stevemcgowan3017 3 роки тому +1

      Thanks .steve

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      i allways get the self tapping screws mate , otherwise you have to drill pilots , and thats a total ball ache , the self cutting screws are teh future

  • @30DayReviews
    @30DayReviews 3 роки тому +2

    looked simple enough. what was up with the scotch tape you had on the van there for a bit?

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      thanks mate , i had the tape on it so i didn't scratch the van while i was use in jig saw on the van body , i didnt explain this

  • @hsissenfeddal3394
    @hsissenfeddal3394 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi mate
    Where did you buy your snorkel??

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  11 місяців тому

      I bought it off a friend who had a few of them he bought them from bravo

  • @briancrawford8478
    @briancrawford8478 2 роки тому +1

    Never showed cutting inner wing

  • @rachelfirth3601
    @rachelfirth3601 Рік тому +1

    how did you cut the hole for the inner skin? must be hard to get a jig saw in there? great video otherwise

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  Рік тому

      It was hard but I had a air jig saw which worked perfect but was a battle

  • @markstoddard3728
    @markstoddard3728 3 роки тому +1

    Can I please have the pipe that goes from the front to the air box that you took off as mine seems to be missing.

  • @sunnydaze6974
    @sunnydaze6974 3 роки тому +9

    I'm gonna have to ask you to stop making videos dude.. Every time you make one, I realise there's something else I need to my next build and it's gonna cost me a feckin fortune... lol :)

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂 I’m sorry buddy but there good for a Christmas list

    • @sunnydaze6974
      @sunnydaze6974 3 роки тому

      @@UrbanVanlife lol true !! I'd better start writing my list... :)

    • @FreedomStrider
      @FreedomStrider 3 роки тому +1

      Tell me about it, I want one of these now!

  • @InTheGardenandTheBlessings
    @InTheGardenandTheBlessings 3 роки тому +2

    Does it disturb your EYE view at all, while Driving?

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      no not at all , i did have that thought before fitting it , but nop its all good ,

    • @InTheGardenandTheBlessings
      @InTheGardenandTheBlessings 3 роки тому +1

      @@UrbanVanlife ITS cool your thumbnail moves on your comments for me how did you do that very cool effect

  • @truusjenskens8485
    @truusjenskens8485 3 роки тому +2

    A snorkel against snow? I've never seen that in Germany/Austria but maybe i missed it.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      yer when the snow blocks your front grill up you can turn the snorkel to face the rear and it wont get blocked , dont get me wrong iv never seen it in iceland or norway but its one of the things some use it for

  • @Memyselfandvan
    @Memyselfandvan 3 роки тому +1

    Is the inner skin hole also 102mm? You didn't mention how you cut the inner skin hole.
    I have this exact snorkel to fit to my crafter, and got the rivnut tool and 102mm hole saw already.

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      Just use the big old hole saw on the inner as well mate go trough both skins

    • @Memyselfandvan
      @Memyselfandvan 3 роки тому

      @@UrbanVanlife perfect thanks mate.

    • @Memyselfandvan
      @Memyselfandvan 2 роки тому

      @@UrbanVanlife have you any water build up in your pipes or air box Neil?

  • @Selfbuiltcampers.
    @Selfbuiltcampers. Рік тому +1

    Does this stop the water flooding the engine as well ??

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  Рік тому

      Probably . But if your that far under water I would say every electrical connection would be a massive risk

    • @Selfbuiltcampers.
      @Selfbuiltcampers. Рік тому

      Na was just think of flood work going over the bonnet like, like a ford or something

  • @northeastcarpfishing
    @northeastcarpfishing 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Neil where do u get snorkel from bud

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  2 роки тому +1

      Strange answer this mate . A friend of mine got a few of them sent to him and asked if we wanted one . It wasn’t something I’d ever think of fitting but when you get things for a fraction of the cost you have to just go for it . I know most wouldn’t fit one but I love the look and there are benefits even in the uk to having one . Sorry I couldn’t help any more mate

    • @northeastcarpfishing
      @northeastcarpfishing 2 роки тому

      @@UrbanVanlife found same ones online cheers

  • @235x16
    @235x16 3 роки тому +1

    vous ne traite pas la coupe contre la rouille ????

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      yes mate totaly we coverer the bare metal with hammerite , but some stuff dosnt get recorded i just expect ppl to know the basics of cutting in to metal and keeping it safe from rusting

  • @vik351
    @vik351 Рік тому

    How in the fok did ya cut the inside of the body for the pipe to go through ...??? no wonder they all use a 4 " drill , and did the mirror clear it alright ...??? , you gora Sprinter now then ... ;-)

  • @G7OEA
    @G7OEA 3 роки тому +1

    Southport isn't that dusty

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому

      Morocco will be for us tho . Plus Southport beach can kick up quite a bit of sand

    • @G7OEA
      @G7OEA 3 роки тому

      @@UrbanVanlife your can passed me the other day. Have you got a 4g router fitted.

  • @dantheman9395
    @dantheman9395 3 роки тому +1

    So it didn’t bother you to cut a hole in the van. I have seen other people back out and get someone else to do it. Cheers

    • @UrbanVanlife
      @UrbanVanlife  3 роки тому +1

      Noooo I like cutting holes lol bit scary at first but then you get over that

    • @dantheman9395
      @dantheman9395 3 роки тому

      urban explorer 😂😂

  • @GamerboyMobile
    @GamerboyMobile 3 роки тому +1

    Am I early : )