Converting my Van into a SIMPLE Micro Camper - Building a slide out drawer bed - Ep 6
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- The micro van camper is nearly finished. I made a bed with a slide out drawer and also lined the van with ply.
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I know this was a video about the camper van build, but watching you and your Dad, driving along in the mini, windows down and 60's music blaring out the stereo, was just FANTASTIC!!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
I'm impressed by how much your woodworking skills have improved alex, making a drawer is not easy
I second this comment
👍👍👍😜🏴🦕🦄😁✌🤞
i am more impressed with the carefully cut and shaped pannels for the walls! i normally use cardboard to mark the correct shape to then transcribe on the plywood. i didnt see him doing that, so he must have made tons of measurements! it is quite a complex task.
Loved the mini, your dad needs his own channel documenting the restoration of it!
Great work on your van!! Mike
Thanks Mike!
The smiles say it all when you first pulled off the drive in the mini!🙌
Great shout, just ask him not to take as long as project Binky! 😂
It’s coming along great!
It's so strange, your converting a van and your dad is converting a mini. I'm also converting a van and a mini myself all be it much slower than you 🤣 great work alex, loving watching your new channel grow👍👊
Alex, I'm truly inspired by your content. As a 70 year old guy just looking how to convert a van, I've just realized, once you have got your van, you have to enjoy it as well.
Keep the videos coming.
Take care and the best of luck in everything you do.
I love a day where I can start it off watching a just Alex video it’s the best please continue to do what your doing Alex 😁
Enjoy! :)
Much cheaper and simpler than a fancy camper van..I’ve just bought a nearly new VWT6 Transporter..I’ve made pull out sliding drawers with a bed on top with memory foam mattress ..as I’m 6ft2” the huge bed is really good..my wife even has more room at 5ft 3”!!! Saves huge amounts on hotel bills and you pull up and rest wherever you want. Thanks for,your video. Excellent.
It’s looking good I can’t wait to see some videos on the road
Just catching up with your build. Your dad is cool. Thank you for posting.
early finish from work, come home to this at 7am. Love it!
This video was just lovely. Seeing you and your dad have father and son time with the Mini was touching. And l especially loved his little talk about getting older and looking back.
Great watch as always 👌 👍
Wow its really coming along now can't wait to see it finished
Your dad has good taste in music! Lol. Your van is looking good! Good job on the bed/drawer!
Everyone loves a classic mini. I used to race one in the ministox.
Thank you. I’ve been after a foam mattress for my camper and seeing southern foam on this just up the road from me I know where I’m going too.
They did a great job of mine! :)
Best videos on UA-cam Alex, please never stop!
Thanks! :)
Brilliant work very impressive. We think you have a real skill there. Can wait to see end result. You literally are a busy bee!
Ooo wow!! Its taking shape now isn't it..!!
Looking mint!
Can't wait for the finished product mate 🙌 😌
The best part of the video is within the first 10 seconds 🤣🤣 that slide out compartment is just unreal 🤣🤣🤣 van get all your stuff in there out the way!!! Again amazing content alex keep it up 👀🤟🤟
Thank you Alex for your videos they are great for getting my kids to sleep.
I never thought I’d see the day our dad says ‘like and subscribe’. 😂😂😂
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When I was building some cabinets for my VW T2 I used a system called pocket hole jigs, worked really well might be worth looking at
Awesome buddy awesome… van is looking amazing.. cheers Chris & Sam
Great vid Alex. Love your Dad’s new mini . Nice car . Very nice van conversion Too .
It gets a like from me just for the mini. I had (or my Mum had one) I always used to drive it around our farm. They were such sporty, nippy, little cars.....Don't let Mr Bean put you off them. They really were great cars. We got 6 of us in one once on the way back from the cinema.... Nostalgia.....
Love the mini❤ they are so much fun the older minis I learned to drive in one 1977
Can't wait to see the van on the road!
Loved it when your dad did the "like and subscribe "call out :) ❤❤
I'm looking forward to your Dad's Mini restoration channel. 🙂
I am living vicariously through your videos. 😂 thank you for this.
That's the cutest car!! Looks fun to drive
Congratulations for the progress and all the other videos you put out during the making of the van. With that attitude you don't need to worry about your future, the dedication you have will overcome everything ☺️ . Keep on rocking .
Great to see your new skills! Unrecognisable from the day 1 polo conversion Alex 👌🏼
Vans looking good mate, well done 👍
Hey mate when building draws out of plywood just lay it all down on the ground and then assemble it, it’s a lot easier then trying to hold everything up.
Right on Ol’Boy Alex, crack on!!!🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾🌤🚎💨💨
Great route. Make sure you go to Brugge as you go through Belgium. You also definitely want to visit Cesky Krumlov as you travel from Prague down to Vienna. Trust me 😊
Good job Alex. To check things are square measure on the diagonal corner to corner - they should be exactly the same.
Thanks!
Hi Alex, I’ve been loving the van videos recently, really inspired me to do the same thing! It’s great watching someone with the same diy skill set as myself! Proves you can do anything you put your mind to😁
I love the draw Alex, but im afraid your Dads Wee Mini has stolen the show for me. Untouchable in its day. Im sure your Dad will have many hours of fun restoring her. Stay blessed young man with a van 🤘🏻
Alex. You need to get onto the tv companies and show them what you do. People love this kind of thing. You have a fantastic soul.
Great work! Let’s see the electrics go in 💪
The number plate on the mini! Wow.
Definitely create a video about your Dads mini, a classic British icon. Well done on the build so far, look forward to the Euro trip 👍
Put a gas spring on the lids, they're cheap and will prevent the lids from slamming down when you least expect it.
Makes my day seeing these videos
Utterly impressive.
Cracking idea that Alex , they’ll all be doing that now 👍❤️
I recently bought my dream car which is a 1989 Porsche; dad and I have been going to classic car meets all summer. It's a fantastic way to connect with him. I hope you can build even more of a connection with your dad because of the Mini!
hey that's my dream lol
Looking really good pal fair play for giving it a go you did good
Awesome Vid! And your dad seems very kool and laid back!
Good luck dad…. My first car was a red 1979 mini. Great cars 🚗. It’s gonna be a bumpy ride !!!!!
This brought back memories of my first car which was a 1982 Y reg mini. I loved it. You Dad's face said it all whilst driving it. Fun, fun, fun
Van is really coming along Alex, Great job!
I just bought a vam conversion because of your videos! I Don't have the time to convert my own so had to buy one already done , but just wanted to say you inspired me to get one!
fair play Alex, hats off to you young man
Fair play Alex! Nice bit of woodwork there, even if it isn’t my perfect.. you made it! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Tchears...
The Mini (...old vesion) is my favorit car and i was borne in 1979!
That´s Funny.
Impressive!! Now I want a van, too. Actually, what I really want is that Mini though 😍
7:15 Truer words have never been spoken.
I’m a newbie. How brilliant is your van. Well done matey. I can’t wait to watch all your vids 😊
Good job my friend!!! And tell your dad congrats on the mini, cool car,.
13:34 maybe Omi can paint something lovely on the roof or walls? Her drawing skills would make something amazing🥰
Lovely mini
Really interesting project Alex, looking forward to completion. Your dad needs to set a channel up for the mini rebuild. There are a lot of people including myself who would watch it. Regards Simon.
Love the content dude. Feel proud to be a sub. Takes guts to do what you’ve done!
Cheers!
I love waking up to a new just Alex video 📹 thanks Alex
Cheers Ryan!
Nice set up. The mini is sweet...
nice job Alex, van has gone miles in this episode 👍😎
Your videos helped me to get the confidence trying new things beside of fishing. Thank you very much!
Awesome to hear that 😊
Your parents house is stunning ! Fair play
Just by watching this, I know I can't do it by myself yet. Congrats!
I reckon you can!
Damn thats a small bed man😂 mine is twice that wide😂
Its lovely to see how much woodworking you learned with this build!
💖Caddy maxi💖
Looking Good Alex
I hope you're not skipping Slovakia Alex.
You're more than welcome in my place for some local river fishing as i mentioned once under your IG post!
Keep up the the good work!
There is no growth without change! thanks for sharing your journey.
Nice video again! I am in Slovenia as we speak and can only recommend you add it to your roadtrip! Good trip!
Amazing progress 👏
I love the relationship you have with your dad. I hope for the same with my sons when they are in their 20s. 😊
Your doing a good job mate looking forward to the road trip videos 👍
That's super Tidy! 👌👌
To a very local lad. Keep up the great work, these are brilliant videos and very inspiring.
Looking great well done 👍🏻
Great progress 👏 👍
Doing a great job Alex love watching your videos
Catching up on some of your vids vans coming along..dads mini looks cool 😎
Looking forward to the europe trip videos in this 👍👍
Looking good Alex, good lad 👍
Living the dream young man……..living the dream.
Most enjoyable,
a working carbon monoxide detector is a very good idea especially if you are cooking in your van, as is a usb fan for cooling, if you are heading through Yorkshire and need any upholstery doing ( a hobby of mine ) give me a shout.
Looking forward to your travel films, hope you enjoy it. Ed.
Thanks Ed!
Spot on Alex, don't forget to take some fishing gear on your travels too 😉
Looking good
Doing a great job! Hope there's room for some fishing gear in there!
Every good camper needs at least a small fishing section 👍
So far so good!👍🏼👍🏼
Conner clamps my friend best Regards
OK - I need to see 'Just Dad' doing the Mini restoration in due course :)
You gotta make a Timelapse or vlog you’re old man building it!!! Bang a big vtec turbo in it 👍🏼
Good job!
you have the coolest dad... i love mini's