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Self taught in our day was that, buy a book, watch others (limited to the people you know or employed) and absorbed the information. Now people watch 10 or more you tube videos, which may be wrong as well, and then have an understanding. We learnt by our mistakes. So self taught is all good.
Hardly an amatur job Mel. I think you and Becky have done amazing in the Vario. Hopefully you ignore such negative coments. TBH I cant get my head around why they would comment in such a way. Perhaps they long for the return of "waffle on a wednesday" so they can be "troll of the week" I notice they didnt drive down to the barn to show their stupendous woodworking skills. Fluff em, keep making the new van look great and giving us great content. Much respect to you and Becky🙏-Kenny
Well done you two, its fairly skipping along now. Knowing how much work has gone into the bits you can't see, it's clear that the finished article will be a fine example of a conversion. Take care. 👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦
Opinions are like ass holes , everyone has one . I personally think you and Becky have done an excellent job .... Top notch DIY 👌 Keep up the good work 👏 Everybody venturing to do their own campervan should at least give it a go ..Rather then paying someone else to do it .. Well done 👏
What you say is true , but not everyone has the space to build their own camper and the cost of tools that you may only use once must also be considered .
Yes most definitely Adz has an amazing van and makes incredibly entertaining videos. Since he has been here working with us I’ve definitely learned more from him about UA-cam than anyone else I’ve meet 👍🤓👍
Having just rebuilt a caravan, the best packing to use is polystyrene where no structural strength is required (waterproof/ultra-light weight) and the best ceiling covering is foam-backed automotive headliner fabric (super-good acoustics, makes the van very quiet, even outside noises get absorbed). From experience.!
Thank you, Mel. Nice job on the ceiling! The painted finish looks fantastic. I did something similar in my campervan, but I went with faux leather instead of paint. It turned out pretty slick, forming a vapor barrier that's super easy to wipe clean. Shockingly, it was a breeze compared to the stretch carpet I used in my last campervan. By the way, I couldn't help but notice a nifty tool you used in the video-the little attachments for the cordless drill that you used to fit the screw at an angle above the driver window. Could you please tell me where I can buy one?
@@BigVanSmallWorld thank you so much. You would not believe what I did today. Bought myself a dinghy and 4 HP outboard engine.they fit perfect in the campervan garage. But it's raining again in Scotland
Hi Mel, just a thought but have you thought about covering the cab ceiling panels with carpet? It might help reduce noise in the cab area. Might be too late but it was just a thought that crossed my mind. It’s great to see your new home taking shape and Becky being so involved too, you male a great couple bouncing banter and ideas off each other.
Good night becky and Mel I love watching your videos of you and your building your new campervan I hope you are all well and enjoying your building of your campervan please keep up the good work up on your videos on your you tube channel
So Mel likes to Play with Becky's Tassles😅 " Just Wiggle it and Put it where You Want " Thats What She sad 😂..Literally Did You fill over the Screw Holes in the Sheeting Mel? Coming along Nicely How long you thing before you'll get it to Where it needs to be for Travelling? Selling the Merc after?
We love naughty banter 😂. It’s hard to say the length of time due to filming it taking triple the time. At some point Mary will be sold, but not until Dragon is finished
I have been a Mercedes-Benz Vario mini coach I had the idea converting it to a luxury campervan but sadly is now been scrapped or sold if I bought a van a Mercedes Vario I remove the air suspension and put springs I would put a winch on the front that will look awesome I've got an idea for the front of your van Mel put a nice big sun visor on the front you can find a single passenger seat on eBay can't wait to see it finished
Hi Mel. I'm enjoying your videos. Could you tell me what make the small circular saw that you used to trim the plywood ceiling is, please. I've got a cheapo one that doesn't have a depth adjustment, and I'd like to upgrade. Cheers, Mike.
Or the big track saw is made by Festool. It’s super expensive but Adrian already owned one as he’s a trained cabinet and carpenter. Here is a kit : amzn.to/4dT4bro
I have a single seat base from an 811d, basically same body. It is double size front to back for 2 batteries, hinged top for access, Any use? Somerset based, coming to Bristol next W/E?
Hi Mel..what a touch with the volvo seat..superb..i have just MoTed my 7.5T horsebox..its for Sale if you know anybody intrested..its a Man and only has 95k miles on it..Y reg / no ad blue or dpf regen needed..no 56mph limiter either..keep up the cool videos mate..✌🏻
Why is top at dangly bits, hair back etc but not put on safety glasses and dust mask as well as hearing protection, if your showing how to safely use a power tool. Some viewers will watch your videos and not take these safety steps to protect themselves. You have an obligation to your viewers to at least show these steps.
Nope, we don’t. It’s not a how to video, we are sharing our van build here on UA-cam. It’s up to people to use their common sense. If they can’t do that they shouldn’t be using any tools at all. Stupid people will always be stupid. Health and safety has gone ridiculous in recent years due to the stupid people. I’ve used power tools for over 15yrs and always been safe, PLUS I’ve been the head health and safety person in a building company for over 20years and never had an issue. You just need to let people do them and you do you (somewhere else) 🙄🥱
@kinross 24 - sacred traveller is correct this is not a how to video. In addition the points you raise are applicable to the health and safety at work act. The clue is in the title : health and safety at WORK. Neither of these people are at work, it is their hobby. Nor do they employ anyone and consequently the h&s implications do not apply. If we take h&s as pedantic as you suggest, we'd get nothing done!
You’re totally missing the point ….. it’s not about sticking to rules and regulations it’s about using common sense to keep you away from harm, you can take easy precautions to lower chance of potential injury and still video …. I personally would not want to see any harm come to Mel or Becky.
Mate I don't wanna be rude but you keep saying luxurious and possibly the best ceiling but you're trying to join two ceiling panels like that and bidding almost everything you're doing to this van
It’s luxurious to us, everyone has different levels of what that means. For us it’s luxury because it’s going to have a shower, hot running kitchen tap and a proper dining area etc. The finish may not be luxury to some people, but the materials and items that we are fitting are more expensive than we’ve done before, all thanks to UA-cam for giving Mel an income that can now support our dreams. ❤❤❤
Mate is just banter don’t take things so literally like Bex is saying compèred to my sprinter it’s going to be a game changer especially having running hot water that I have lived without for over 4 years now
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If you want luxury mate, go to a Hilton hotel and leave Mel & Becky alone..
Everything i use in my camper van you will find here in my Amazon Store www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchases a product with these links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support! :)
Self taught in our day was that, buy a book, watch others (limited to the people you know or employed) and absorbed the information. Now people watch 10 or more you tube videos, which may be wrong as well, and then have an understanding. We learnt by our mistakes. So self taught is all good.
Thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍
Excellent video my love. It really shows how much fun we have when working together and building a future home with laughter and dedication ❤❤❤xx
Such fun lol 😂
Brilliant video yet again. Coming along fine.
Thanks so much for taking the time to film and share.
Maggie and Mack, Huddersfield 👍🏻
Our pleasure!
Hardly an amatur job Mel. I think you and Becky have done amazing in the Vario. Hopefully you ignore such negative coments. TBH I cant get my head around why they would comment in such a way. Perhaps they long for the return of "waffle on a wednesday" so they can be "troll of the week" I notice they didnt drive down to the barn to show their stupendous woodworking skills. Fluff em, keep making the new van look great and giving us great content. Much respect to you and Becky🙏-Kenny
Thank you Kenny 💕👍🍻
Well done you two, its fairly skipping along now. Knowing how much work has gone into the bits you can't see, it's clear that the finished article will be a fine example of a conversion. Take care. 👋🇬🇧🇪🇺🇺🇦
Thank you for the positive vibes really appreciated 👍🤓👍
Great vLog. Mel not a friends fan 🤣. PIVOT.
Haha well done 👍
Opinions are like ass holes , everyone has one . I personally think you and Becky have done an excellent job .... Top notch DIY 👌 Keep up the good work 👏 Everybody venturing to do their own campervan should at least give it a go ..Rather then paying someone else to do it .. Well done 👏
Thank you for you uplifting comment ❤
Hahah thank you for the words of encouragement I really needed that today so thank you 🙏
What you say is true , but not everyone has the space to build their own camper and the cost of tools that you may only use once must also be considered .
Excellent well done.I know you said potentially,but in my opinion Adz ventures has the best van ceiling and wall panels I’ve seen yet.👍
Yes most definitely Adz has an amazing van and makes incredibly entertaining videos. Since he has been here working with us I’ve definitely learned more from him about UA-cam than anyone else I’ve meet 👍🤓👍
Did Becky prime the plywood first
Amateur "one who admires or is devoted to something,"❤
2:21 you need longer screwdriver bits, 150mm (6") are widely available (Screwfix etc).
Thanks ☺️
Hi Mel ,very impressed with your build and thoroughness , the varios looking awesome , very well done jobs ,really enjoy the videos.
Thank you very much!
The diy is actually great bud. Im no professional but more than a decade tinkering with blunt tools lol. Your work is impressive:)
Thank you ☺️
Volvo seats are the best ... it was designed by a chiropractor .... 🙂 good find.
Oh that’s interesting thank you 👍🤓👍🍻
Mel cheek out Haze outdoors resent video about custom made covers for camper vans, by a firm in York called seat surgeons
Hay buddy thank you
Fucks sake, Mel. You could have at least got Becky a box to stand on whilst doing the roof. 😂
haha
Having just rebuilt a caravan, the best packing to use is polystyrene where no structural strength is required (waterproof/ultra-light weight) and the best ceiling covering is foam-backed automotive headliner fabric (super-good acoustics, makes the van very quiet, even outside noises get absorbed). From experience.!
Absolutely correct 👍 I’ve used it before and your spot on 👍👊
Looks amazing, you will both soon be off travelling. Well done.
Hope so!🤞
Can i ask what make and where you got that battery circle saw from please mel. Looks a handy little machine that 😎👍
this one is almost the same amzn.to/3K5zuSq
When I'm building its 66 one end and 24 the other and should be square!! Lol
Sounds right 🤣👍
How come you didn't use 2 layers of insulation, it looks like you have room for it .
I did in some places
Thank you, Mel. Nice job on the ceiling! The painted finish looks fantastic. I did something similar in my campervan, but I went with faux leather instead of paint. It turned out pretty slick, forming a vapor barrier that's super easy to wipe clean. Shockingly, it was a breeze compared to the stretch carpet I used in my last campervan.
By the way, I couldn't help but notice a nifty tool you used in the video-the little attachments for the cordless drill that you used to fit the screw at an angle above the driver window. Could you please tell me where I can buy one?
here you go ebay.us/WRE8e4
@@BigVanSmallWorld thank you so much. You would not believe what I did today. Bought myself a dinghy and 4 HP outboard engine.they fit perfect in the campervan garage. But it's raining again in Scotland
Hi Mel, just a thought but have you thought about covering the cab ceiling panels with carpet? It might help reduce noise in the cab area.
Might be too late but it was just a thought that crossed my mind. It’s great to see your new home taking shape and Becky being so involved too, you male a great couple bouncing banter and ideas off each other.
That's a great idea! Thank you 👍🤓👍
Good night becky and Mel I love watching your videos of you and your building your new campervan I hope you are all well and enjoying your building of your campervan please keep up the good work up on your videos on your you tube channel
Thank you! You too!💕
sorry mel , that's not how you check for square , you do corner to corner
Thanks for that
I think you could teach the profesionals a few tricks.
That’s very kind of you to say thank you ☺️
Looking Fabulous mel. Carnt wait to see it all finished cuz its going to be fantastic place on wheels. You make it look so easy.
Thanks 👍🤓👍
What a great find that seat, hope it works out. Ceiling looks brilliant
Thank you
Great video Mel & Becky, the Vario is coming along nicely 👍
Thank you kindly 👍🤓👍
As a person who skimmed the top of my right hand fingers off in the shipwright shop on a industrial surface planer, always respect the tools!
Thanks for the advice
So Mel likes to Play with Becky's Tassles😅
" Just Wiggle it and Put it where You Want " Thats What She sad 😂..Literally
Did You fill over the Screw Holes in the Sheeting Mel?
Coming along Nicely
How long you thing before you'll get it to Where it needs to be for Travelling?
Selling the Merc after?
We love naughty banter 😂. It’s hard to say the length of time due to filming it taking triple the time.
At some point Mary will be sold, but not until Dragon is finished
I have been a Mercedes-Benz Vario mini coach I had the idea converting it to a luxury campervan but sadly is now been scrapped or sold if I bought a van a Mercedes Vario I remove the air suspension and put springs I would put a winch on the front that will look awesome I've got an idea for the front of your van Mel put a nice big sun visor on the front you can find a single passenger seat on eBay can't wait to see it finished
Sounds like a great idea thank you 🍻🤓👍
Quick question about your shower! Did you put a vent in it for all those hot showers you are going to have ?? 😜😜😜😜👍
Yes and yes
Definitely she doesn't looks sexy 😂😂😂
Pocket hole jigs are great I used one in March for the rebuild and why I never used one before,
Looks great the celling 💙
Awesome! Thank you!
Looking good guy's 👍
Thanks 👍
Hi Mel. I'm enjoying your videos. Could you tell me what make the small circular saw that you used to trim the plywood ceiling is, please. I've got a cheapo one that doesn't have a depth adjustment, and I'd like to upgrade. Cheers, Mike.
The small one you can buy a better quality one on Amazon here amzn.to/4aw82b6
Or the big track saw is made by Festool. It’s super expensive but Adrian already owned one as he’s a trained cabinet and carpenter.
Here is a kit : amzn.to/4dT4bro
@@SACREDTRAVELLER Thanks, just what I need.👍
I have a single seat base from an 811d, basically same body. It is double size front to back for 2 batteries, hinged top for access, Any use? Somerset based, coming to Bristol next W/E?
oh yes pleas do email me melpettipher@msn.com
Or Look me up on facebook mel pettifer
groovy
Yeah baby 😂🍻👍
Just a question are you going to put a roofvent in your Toilet/Shower as this maybe a perfect time to fit it 😮
Yes we are! ❤
Why didn't you varnish the back before fitting the first time?
Because we dry fitted to make sure everything was sorted. Also every video is filmed over various days, so it’s never straight forward.
Cant wait see finished .be lovely see different colour outside .but bet it be a fortune as its big
We shall see👍
Looking great Mel and Rebecca , well done , woof woof Monster
Thank you! Cheers!🍻 👍🤓👍
Your ceiling is looking great it would look really nice if you put wooden strips just in the middle of the van say six across 👍👍👍👍
So that it looks like a 'Liam the Terrible' build? 🤪
Yeah that’s the plan 👍🤓👍
Eyes don’t grow back ….. protect them 🤓
I do
A nice volvo seat lol
Thanks all I need is another one 🤣👍
Try lakes Volvo breakers mel
Thanks great video. No lights on the roof?
Not yet!
Nice work, smiling all.the way through too
Glad you enjoyed it👍🤓👍
im not going to ask why you and Becky was doing in a lay-by but lol
hahah
Its looking great guys,,🙏🙏
So nice of you to say thank you 🙏
Hi Mel..what a touch with the volvo seat..superb..i have just MoTed my 7.5T horsebox..its for Sale if you know anybody intrested..its a Man and only has 95k miles on it..Y reg / no ad blue or dpf regen needed..no 56mph limiter either..keep up the cool videos mate..✌🏻
Sounds great!
@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks for replying and have a great day..🙏
Yir van is getting better n better.
Thank you it’s taking forever but we’re getting there 👍🍻
Oh no your vegans. I feel sorry for you.
Haha I was taking the piss out of them not so happy days
@@BigVanSmallWorld I thought it odd, as vegans tell everyone every 5 mins.
good vid nice work on thne build
Appreciate it thank you 👍🤓👍
Why is top at dangly bits, hair back etc but not put on safety glasses and dust mask as well as hearing protection, if your showing how to safely use a power tool. Some viewers will watch your videos and not take these safety steps to protect themselves. You have an obligation to your viewers to at least show these steps.
Nope, we don’t. It’s not a how to video, we are sharing our van build here on UA-cam.
It’s up to people to use their common sense. If they can’t do that they shouldn’t be using any tools at all.
Stupid people will always be stupid.
Health and safety has gone ridiculous in recent years due to the stupid people.
I’ve used power tools for over 15yrs and always been safe, PLUS I’ve been the head health and safety person in a building company for over 20years and never had an issue. You just need to let people do them and you do you (somewhere else) 🙄🥱
@kinross 24 - sacred traveller is correct this is not a how to video. In addition the points you raise are applicable to the health and safety at work act. The clue is in the title : health and safety at WORK. Neither of these people are at work, it is their hobby. Nor do they employ anyone and consequently the h&s implications do not apply.
If we take h&s as pedantic as you suggest, we'd get nothing done!
What a plonker 😂😂😂. Hearing protection 😂😂😂😂
You’re totally missing the point ….. it’s not about sticking to rules and regulations it’s about using common sense to keep you away from harm, you can take easy precautions to lower chance of potential injury and still video …. I personally would not want to see any harm come to Mel or Becky.
Mate I don't wanna be rude but you keep saying luxurious and possibly the best ceiling but you're trying to join two ceiling panels like that and bidding almost everything you're doing to this van
It’s luxurious to us, everyone has different levels of what that means.
For us it’s luxury because it’s going to have a shower, hot running kitchen tap and a proper dining area etc. The finish may not be luxury to some people, but the materials and items that we are fitting are more expensive than we’ve done before, all thanks to UA-cam for giving Mel an income that can now support our dreams. ❤❤❤
Plus Mel is also learning new skills, which is what is great about a diy van build. Each time it gets better in quality and finish.
Mate is just banter don’t take things so literally like Bex is saying compèred to my sprinter it’s going to be a game changer especially having running hot water that I have lived without for over 4 years now
If you want luxury mate, go to a Hilton hotel and leave Mel & Becky alone..
@@BigVanSmallWorld fair enough 👌
What happened to the track saw, didn't you get on with it?
It’s not ours, we can only borrow it when it’s available ❤
I’m not really a big fan of it 👍