BIG VAN BUILD UPGRADES! Installing Swivel Seat & All Terrain Tyres - No Experience Van Build
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In today's van build video I get a set of All Terrain General Grabbers AT3 fitted to the van. I also install an offset swivel seat and base from sports craft onto the passenger side and then finish things off with adding a ladder to the rear doors of the van for access onto the roof.
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Use a torque wrench to check the wheel nuts after 50 miles or so didn’t see them use a torque wrench after the air gun
The ladder black brackets are ‘sided’ and offset which is why they didn’t line up. Top left switch with bottom right etc! Now you’ve made it easy for muppets to climb your van! Remember the weight limit on your van! Best build inside the essentials first and see how much spare weight is left????
Have you not learnt anything, paint your holes to avoid rust!
Apart from that, proper progress, spot on 👍
Classic example of RTFI.
We're all guilty of it. :-)
Personally, I think the permanently fixed ladder idea is a bad decision because not only does it give you instant access to your platform but also every nogoodnik and kiddywink too. Wouldn't carrying a telescopic ladder in the garage be a better idea? A bit more troublesome and time consuming perhaps but how frequently will you be going up there? You want your van to be as secure as possible and invisible for stealth mode so you don't want to draw attention to it. Plus, your weight won't put leverage on the door hinges causing the door to droop. And it's something less to worry about when you hear noises in the night. And you can use the ladder for other purposes on your travels too. And. And. And...... :-)
Mate when you swiveled the chair the first time i was in tears,🤣 sorry.
Same 😂 it was funny
I personally was yelling at him 🤣 but I am a woman and us women know
Same hahaha
Each time you drill into your van I sure hope you are adding some anti-rust solution to the holes?
Was thinking the same thing, especially important on the ladder where rust will cause the bolt to pull out.
Just for future proofing, I’d loosen those wheel nuts and torque them down the uga dugas for his gun may cause chaos down the line
Spat my rice crispies out all over the table when you first tried to turn 🤣,new wheels look great !
I can't belive they have used a impact gun doing up alloys its a big no no
The puppy scene was my favorite part!
Will: "Should be simple"
Me" *gets popcorn*
pmsl
Should be quite straightforward always sets me on edge...but hey you got there Will, looking good!
Yeah! Build a storage unit for SHOES under your swivel seat!!!
Loads of wet muddy roads in Spain and Italy, good idea pal
Do you live in London? Risky putting a ladder up to the solar panels. I’m always scared of thieves or chavvies going up and stealing/damaging expensive solar
A Europe tour with Charlie and Lauren would be good
No wonder it was taking so long
It feels like maze to do everything and in perfect way
2 Swivel seats in the front - Lagun table mounted accordingly = Lounge area without taking up any room inside the van ...
BOOM 😉
🚐💨😍
Dude.....do you ever read the instructions?!?!? SMASHING WHEELS N TIRES...you need to upgrade the suspension, shocks, springs etc! (The ladder was out of control! ) Super FUN Video, another great one Will!
Will consider to spray black all bolts and brackets that comes with leader. And if you have to take leader down just put some hameride on holes and maybe even bit of silicone.
This vlog made our minds up with sourcing new alloys!!! Made a stonking purchase on alloys and all terrain tyres for our transit custom camper from Rogue Alloys!!! Can’t wait to get them and get the fitted, and I used your discount code too, happy days, Chris was extremely helpful with something I knew absolutely nothing about, who knew there were soo many options 😀😀, cheers Will 👍👍#roguealloys #2happycampers #vanlife
I think that dog almost stole the show. That was nice to see. Thanks for putting him in.
Best van build vid on you tube. Credit to you for including the things that everyone does which make us feel slightly stupid! They are the sort of things that us non professional van builders make. Van is looking good.
Not the best but okay
Hi Will, TÜV is the German MOT. However, they do more than just checking cars. They check MANY other products - just about anything - and have become a guarantor for quality and the safety of products. Even on English products you will often find the TÜV seal, that means it's been checked for quality and safe use by these German testers.
I think you are doing a great job, learning lots of skills and being self reliant.
That storage unit for the feet is a good idea, since you're 6'2 that would be helpful🤣😇
Not sure if the seats have airbags or some sort of module, but if you disconnected them without first disconnecting the battery, you may get a light on the dash. Then, you'll need to clear the codes. This was probably filmed a few days ago, but I thought it might be worth mentioning.
Don't worry Will, the first time you do a mechanics job it always takes ages and ages, the second time it takes 15 minutes. PS, a suggestion, some locking wheel nuts for those fancy new wheels? :)
Locking wheel nuts are essential if you have new rims these days, going to take someone all of 15minutes to bag themselves some new rims/tyres.
Locking wheel nuts! Sound advice!
Will, I absolutely enjoy your videos. You are as real as it gets. I appreciate how you're not a "poser ". You show the triumphs, as well as the fails. From Nevada in the United States...two thumbs up 👍 👍👏👏
put a little bit of sealant around the ladder bolts on the internal side of door.
If i could suggest two things, I noticed the ladder bottom bracket doesn't have one washer which might cause issues if someone heavy goes up the ladder and also like other have mentioned put a dab of primer on the drilled holes to prevent rust. Not trying to bash or anything just genuinely enjoy following your van build and hope to see it build to a good and safe standard. Keep it on brother!
@13:40 Idea - do box all the way across with lid w a hole for table top?
The tires and rims look great on the van!
Epic entertainment Will. I have watched a tonne of van build series, but yours outdoes them all 👍✌️👏. Primarily because of all of the ‘Willisms’, but also the way you’ve kept at it, when I’d have given up ages ago 😆.
The tyres look mega 👍👌
Had General grabber AT3s on my Ducato and were bloody awesome Will. Great choice 👌🏽👌🏽
Dog part was my favorite scene 😁
Love the dog! 🖤🖤🖤
Wheels looks good, you may need to get your speedo calibrated as it’s probably under reading now. 👍
Hi did same with my ducato speedo reads spot on with those tyres , had remap gearing bit higher now lot better .
6ft 2 on tinder 😂😂
Will, your doing a great job bud... your getting lots of experience so when it comes for YOU to convert my van it should be easy....🤣🤣🤣 great video, love the out takes...
Stop worrying about how long it takes. It takes as long as it takes, you’re doing a proper job 👍🏻
Just remember with nuts and screws it's generally, lefty loosey, righty tighty 👍🏽
Off-road tyres will send your fuel consumption up and they're really designed for 4 x 4's ... but, hey, they look pretty ! Also, did you get a Spare the same size ... ??? If not, at least invest in some tyre seal for emergencies ...
Love watching your build. You are US, the nauvis. Of course that means like you, we are going to do it wrong a good bit of the time as well. You do make it entertaining that is for sure. Glad that you can laugh at yourself and we laugh with you. Keep on keep on.
The van build is taking a long time because they do take a long time. Your doing a great job and learning along the way. Nothing wrong with that at all.
Will Mate, keep on plugging away one literal step at a time! Just wondering if you put some silicone sealant on the drill holes for the ladder. I realize they came with those gaskets but it would be good to put some sealant to stop water leaks and corrosion. Stay safe and healthy!
Agreed! Silicone seal the bolt areas and it looks like from the video that he missed a big washer on the inside bottom right bolt.
Never use silicone on blank car parts always use the properstuff. When silicone hardens it creates vinegar which can corrode your metal over time
@@bellathebus95 True, I should have been more specific when I said silicone. You need to use Pre-cured silicone sealants such as GE Metal Silicone 2 Sealant.
Greetings from italy! I hope you include sardegna in your eurotrip! It's a beautiful island off coast Italy and you will experience a different kind of Italian culture!!!
New to the channel. I absolutely love the fact this shows the reality of what’s going on. Rather that than these glossy videos where everything is easy and everything looks perfect
Regarding screws from a texan engineer - leftie = loosy, rightie = tightie
I won't even attempt IKEA furniture. There are too many pieces on a shelving unit.
I’ve been sitting here watching you install the swivel and I’m dying laughing, I knew exactly what you needed to do to get it to move without hitting the door! You remind me so much of my late nephew, he did stuff like this and yes I laughed at him also!! Can’t wait to see the finished product and seeing you get back on the road!! ❤️
You sure are pretty 🔥
You actually crack me up!!! You are such a special hooman don’t ever change!! Crying at you figuring out to move the seat forward!!!
We will be there soon to speed up the process 😂😂
Spat my tea out laughing ,at the seat bit.🤣🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏
I was shouting at you 'move the seat!!'
May I suggest a skylight as well as a deck at the back! It will transform the light inside, is awesome to watch night sky and safest way to add airflow at night.😎
will, TÜV translated means the equivalent of UK's MOT approval.
Loving the wheels will looks proper good. 😍😍😍 lefty loosey / righty tighty
Nice jobs done Will, all the small steps add to the big picture. Laughing I would have been the same with the seat, so would many others too I'd say. Great work, well done.
Love following your progress no matter how slow lol. Great work so far. James
Don’t know why the bases are always so heavy ,I drilled mine out with a series of small holes . It took a while but was worth it ,and yes you are getting better at this camper build SLOWLY lol 😀😀😂😂
Bloody good idea 💡 I’ve Never understood why there’s so much metal involved not necessary specially when you just put on a flimsy frame
That really was hilarious watching you spin the wrong way 😂😂 hope you had a great birthday mate 🎉🍻
Imagine not loving this series…
Slowly but steady mate,its coming on a treat and the main thing is your basically doing it all yourself with a little help which makes it feel better knowing you've done it ,looking forward to seeing the next upgrades
Always remember LEFTY LOOSY RIGHTY TIGHTY
Was NICELY shouting at the video, "Move the seat forward" :)
its coming along. Looking Good.
Loving the new tyres.. again making me smile .. pushing seats forward & advice on the ladder don't follow instructions 😁 I love that your keeping it real on your van build. Take care and drive safe 🤗
Best van build on UA-cam! Love the wheels and tyres, Will
Great stuff Will...coming along nicely mate 👍
I just wanna build a time machine...travel in future and watch all of ur videos at once, God I am addicted to ur work...❤❤
Getting there mate. Love the idea of the roof deck. Imagine that in a cool country by the beach with a nice cold beer! Awesome stuff!
Good job. I would fit a travel box on the roof. It would free up more space inside the van. It's taking shape now. 👍.
Always happy to see William doing something.
Specially in this moment 17:18 😁
The van's looking good ! don't worry about making mistake's , we all have to learn and make mistake's along the way.. keep up the good work.
I don't know if anyone has said it yet but you should REALLY get the tires checked for balance, even brand new tires. Also check the lug nuts for torque, alloy wheels have a certain tolerance that shouldn't be exceeded.
Yes probably way too tight now
Try undoing them at the side of the road when you have a puncture.
Its coming together!
Will, you shouldn’t notice to much difference with tyre noice until you get to motorway speeds and above where the bigger block tread of the all terrain tyres tend to make a little bit more noise but it shouldn’t be that intrusive.
I always have my tires mounted with the blackwalls facing out. If you live in an urban area where you often park alongside curbs, the black outside layer that covers the white layer underneath it (for the white lettering) scrapes off too easily and over time the whitewall or raised white lettering starts to look shoddy because of the nicks from rubbing against the curbs. As for which brand, I used to mainly buy BF Goodrich tires but put on a set of Falkan AT tires this year & am very pleased with them. They have an aggressive tread but are quiet at highway speeds, and they look good. Now I need to see how they compare in the snow & ice.
You shouldn’t be rubbing against kerbs, it weakens the sidewall of the tyre.
The wheels and tires look nice but you lose the stealthy look.
Try the brackets on the inside of the uprights.
Well done Will 🙂
Practicality: fancy rims and special tires vacuum your wallet and also attract unwanted attention. And you can't see them while you are driving. Steel rims dent where alloy wheels crack; you can hammer the dent back enough so that the tire seals again. Yep, they can be ugly, but they have their perks as well.
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brilliant as usual love it when it goes wrong ,shows your normal lol
Your doing a great job and entertaining us as well 🤣🤣
That seat install was a cracker😀🇦🇺.
Can't wait for the wrap! 🔥
Will could get a Wrap from El Paso ... !!! 😂
@@Jester-Riddle 😂
Good progress Will.
It is looking good! I agree all black wheels and windows in the back. The ladder is a nice add on.The seat operator 🙄👍❤
Will you give everyone hope that are thinking a van build is to hard for them to take on, LOL. To be fair I was planning on building a double seat box on Saturday morning, it took three days due mainly an RCA cable breaking right at the end and needing to take it all out to replace the cable, the things you don't expect to cause a problem seem to go out of their way to become a problem. Good effort thou, looking forward to see what you do to the inside, tyre's and wheels look amazing, good choice.
Keep going Will 👍
We always love seeing the van progression and your mishaps along the way! Everything always takes at least double the time you think when doing jobs for the first time. Loving the new wheels 😍
Love the direction the vans going in, looks great! Great that you show us everything too including your mistakes 👊🙏
Tigerseal any external bolts that pass though the body, you don't want leaks mate.
I always have them moments as well mate 😂 nothing ever straight forward or first time 🤦🏼♂️ loving the ladder and decking idea, great launch pad for the drone & will give better line of sight 👍🏼 looking forward to more adventures & great videos 🤙
Well done Will, your getting there, we always love your videos. Keep going strong, what an awesome dog. 🚐👍🤟🏼✌️👍
You have had a time w this van. But when u get it all done as you want it. It will be worth it.
When you said "Italy" I literally went 🤩 Hope you'll come soon 🙏🏼
Cheers from Italy mate! 🇮🇹
As a full time vanlifer I would of thought of the living space before of wheels but FairPlay to you mate
Best time of the week 👌🏼 🚐
Awesome wheels and tyres 👍
It is said by some that “Common Sense” is the rarest element in the Universe.
Well done Will, it took us ages to figure out how our ‘Swivel Seat turned around in my T6, lots of scratching of heads 😎
Liked this one aswell.