Vauxhall Vivaro Camper Van Tour
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Tour of our Vauxhall Vivaro Camper Van which we converted for our travels. In this video we detail the modifications we made to the van to make it a camper.
VAN GEAR
We use an EcoFlow Delta Max 2 with solar panels for our electricity on the road. We never have to plug into campsite electricity supplies during the summer months. You can find them here amzn.to/43Mm8CQ
We use these lights in the van amzn.to/42WVXbq - they are USB powered, last ages on a charge and they are detachable so you can take them to the toilet block at night time.
This is our trusty diesel heater which we've had zero issues with amzn.to/46fVG6i - it is very warm and extremely economical. We upgraded some of the parts which can be found here -
Fuel line amzn.to/3PDxTr5
Exhaust amzn.to/46cammI
Turret amzn.to/3PmLrH9
Drill bit for Turret fitting amzn.to/3NEEPCT
Hole Saw for Turret fitting amzn.to/3NjmR7i
Heat Proof Sealant amzn.to/3Nb40eG
Claire uses the heater in combination with this oversized hoodie which keeps her warm even in the Alps in winter amzn.to/42JG6Nf
Our water tap is USB powered, lasts ages and doesn't let us down amzn.to/46aamDN
Our sink is just a sink but works well amzn.to/445I2kb
We use 2 Jerry Cans for fresh and waste water amzn.to/3PlSQGv
These are our blackout curtains that are light weight and block the light brilliantly amzn.to/3XcCpyp
Our windows have this stuff across them amzn.to/3NDn0Uv - we keep them closed with these press studs - amzn.to/3qRqUAm
This handy humidity and temperature monitor is good for keeping an eye on the interior amzn.to/3CDw5Xi
These are hands down the best travel towels. They are small to pack and work like magic at drying us off amzn.to/3JmDjCH
When we cook in the van we use our beloved Ridge Monkey which can be found here amzn.to/3PDxa9l and my old Trangia Stove which is bullet proof. They can be found here amzn.to/3PkRRX6
We use an iPad for navigation which is awesome. We mount this over our existing radio with these mounts amzn.to/46qcYxF - they are really good and we haven't had any accidents.
The van is insulated with this insulation amzn.to/3XiVFKM - Claire is usually cold in the house but finds that she is always warm in the van.
We used this for sound deadening the van which has made it so much quieter on the road amzn.to/3Jm8EFr
CAMERA GEAR
Our footage is shot on a GoPro which we highly recommend for travel as they fit into your pocket and your footage is stabilised. These are well worth having and are way better than your phone camera. You can find these here amzn.to/3pl9pb3 - because we use external microphones we use a media mod that allows this. You can find this here amzn.to/3NCxR13
You may notice that we have really good low-light footage in our recent videos. This has been made possible with the Sony ZV-E10 camera. It's a vlogging camera with a swing-out screen and gives excellent quality images without being too big and heavy. You can find these here amzn.to/448TED2 and the lens that we use here amzn.to/3Nj1brU - the lens is extremely important for low light.
One of the problems with the Sony camera is it is stabilised as well as the GoPro so we use this gimbal when out to smooth out the shots.
We use a lot of batteries when out and about so we have added these extra batteries with chargers to our collection amzn.to/3NDVtm4
This is our tripod which is great as it doubles as a monopod amzn.to/3p3IGzW - it's lightweight and easy to carry around.
I love our camera bag, it's easy to arrange things how you want to with individual compartments, it's got a waterproof cover and you can strap the tripod to it amzn.to/3qRa0Si
We use Comica C3 wireless microphones so that you can all hear us clearly. They are a budget mic but really good for capturing dialogue as we are out and about. You can find these here amzn.to/3Nh32xF
These memory cards work really well for our 4K footage amzn.to/3Jmkj7e
![Peak District Camper Van Trip Gone Wrong. Worst Breakfast Ever! [TOTAL FAIL]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6_rWKZxgXmo/mqdefault.jpg)
![Peak District Camper Van Trip Gone Wrong. Worst Breakfast Ever! [TOTAL FAIL]](/img/tr.png)
Howdy, you know the EcoFlow you have to charge your old van, you mentioned charging it on the move, did you do this by solar or by the 12v cigarette plug? We debating getting one :) thanks and great channel by the way….
Yes we used solar panels. Worked great in Spring, Summer and Autumn. Struggles a bit in Winter.
Great vid. We'll done. I'm going to subscribe.😊
We are so chuffed you subscribed
Thank you 👍👍👍😎
Just found your channel love your sense of humour also your honesty on your van build we have a similar van but Renault, keep the videos coming 👍
Thank you, I think the Vivaro and Renault are almost the same. We will, thanks for watching.
What size engine ?? 1.6 or 2.0 ? If 1.6 how do you find it. I am looking for a new to me Van and the market is flooded with 1.6's but I wonder if they are man enough. I like the Beer fridge by the way. Same as mine lol
Hi it was a 1.6 and awesome. It took us all the way to Lake Como. Loved it
We hope you find the van that’s best for you 👍👍👍
@@Stchristopherofatlantis I was looking at a 2.0 as I need it for work as well so most of the camping side will be removable
Job done , fab little home from home , great video mate..safe travels guys x
Thank you for watching all our videos
Been following you for a while (love the vids) and just watched this one and wondered which ecoflow model you have please and can you boil a kettle/use a coffee machine with it? Thinking of getting one for our Moho for when we’re offgrid. Thank you 🙏
Hi. Thanks for watching our videos 👍
It’s a Delta Max 2. Yes you can boil a kettle, we have used a coffee machine, even used the hairdryer absolutely fine.
@@Stchristopherofatlantis great, thank you!
Onwards..🎉
St Christopher has been modified since this 🤣🤣🤣
OMG 😂 you guys crack us up. We've gone back to day 1 of your videos and going through them all. This video is where you really started to be what you are today.. Absolutely love your lightheartedness even if making fun of yours lf.. eg when fitting lekky point then adding a bit back in there lol.. 😂😂😂
Fantastic
Hi both, how are you?
Really pleased you like watch, we do try to make normal things lighthearted and funny so we are a little bit different to other travel channels. Hope you’re having a great week ☀️☀️☀️🚐🚐🚐
😂 luv thi sense of humour. But tha dunt sound like a born n bred barnsley lad.. glad we dropped on thi channel nice to follow a local vanlifer. Dare I ask how you came up wi name for thi van? 👍🏻 Following ya from here on.. top channel guyz.
Cheers mate.,I'm from Mapp originally. St Christopher is the patron saint of travel and we think he looks like the space shuttle Atlantis which is why he's called St Christopher of Atlantis. Thanks for your kind comments, si thi later.
I read on your website the reason the van is called St Christopher of Atlantis… coincidentally our camper (an Adria Twin) is called ‘Hubble’ because it reminded us of space and we bought it the year 30yr old Hubble was set free in space to roam for eternity!
Amy Paul & Ted 🐾
Love love love the name 🚀
Hi what location in the van did you chose to fit the diesel heater and why.
Can you tell me if included earth lead to the chassis from the mains trip you installed
Regards Alan (short wheelbase Trafic 2015)
Hi ours is on the drivers side about a foot and a half behind the drivers seat. There’s just enough room to fit a turret. Ours is directly connected to its own battery so it isn’t on the same circuit as the mains trip. Hope that helps.
Thanks for explaining VAT I was lucky to find my transporter with no VAT
No probs thanks for watching
Just found your channel and love the way you both click and work well together. Love the van and I wish we still had ours but alas. Can't wait to binge watch your previous vlogs.
Hi. Welcome to our little channel 😀
Will you get another van?
We have quite a few to watch now and we hope you enjoy 😊 Have a great week
Yes we will be getting another camper as soon as funds allow. Take care.@@Stchristopherofatlantis
"I'm the master of my universe... I can go whereever....." Best introduction of a van build EVER , Andy. You and Claire and Pablo are a breath of fresh air. (BTW, I'm slowly working my way though your channel videos) I still love the name of your van even seven videos in lol. as for the vat...yep. I got stung buying Viv-i-van AND the dreaded "covid tax" ( the iffy price bump dealers did during covid cos well.....they could couldnt they) I dont regret getting Viv though and got her for the same reasons you did. Your name for yours is way more epic though. Pretty epic and fun video. I'm starting to really love the vibe of the channel and watching the videos. Much respect- Kenny
Hey Kenny. How has your week been?
We are chuffed you are watching our old stuff and you like what we are doing. Life is hectic so we are trying to make light hearted travel videos.
Take care and hope to bump into Viv
@@Stchristopherofatlantis I hope thats figuratively rather than literally lol. That damage to the van would have made me really annoyed if it had been Viv. I do deffo hope our paths cross one of these days though. Much respect- Kenny
Have a good weekend
Stay safe.
Thank you, you too.
Enjoyed this, a man with the same sense of humour as me & under appreciated by the the other half😂
😂 thanks for watching, we’ve got to keep trying.