I ain't been following your channel for too long, but I'm happy I came came across it. Great to see an authentic geezer showing campervan life, with adventures added. Brilliant work mate 👍🏻
Ooh excited to watch this next tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the last one. Great to see everything in the pigeon TARDIS. When I was 15 my parents had a camper the fridge ran on gas it had a few lights nowt flash my mum made velvet curtains for it. Now it's so high tech, must make you feel confident to travel with a sense of anything is achievable.
Thank you! Yeah I mean my last van was much more basic (and small) and it’s still an enjoyable experience. But when doing long trips I definitely prefer the convenience of certain things I have in this van
Always blown away by the evolution of your campers. The difference between the early days of the Jellybean to this, it shows your passion for creating excellent homes away from home. Keep up the cracking content.
Nice! I like the diamond stitched black out curtain! I'm 2 months into my build and that is how I intend to finish my bench-bed. Thanks for the inspiration, Adz. Have a safe trip buddy and hope to see more Adzventures soon
Well done! You should be well proud of yourself for this build and the work you have put into your channel. I have been watching your vids for ages and they get better and better x
Mate cracking van build proper smart right up my street . Don't ever change you mate that's what keeps us entertained if I was being honest I've seen a fair few builds in my time but that is special we'll thought out ,👍👏👏👏👏
Truly fantastic build, and a wonderful detailed tour…you’ve done an amazing job…wishing you a trouble free trip…I’ll follow along as you travel to the wonderful sites throughout your journey…take care…Brian
Thanks mate! Yeah there was a point when I realised I was spending too much time on the build so I rushed through the last bits so I could get her on the road where she belongs!
Its a great van matey and I watched you build it. My van is insured through the old A Plan office now Howden. Great people/Company 👍 Looking forward to your new current trip.
You're right Ads the 2.3 engine from the Iveco Daily is a super reliable engine but it's actually a Fiat engine. Service oil every 12k and timing belt every 70k and you'll never have a problem. 😊 I've done quite literally millions of miles in Dailies.
Hi Adzs it was nice to have a good look round pigeon again lol, you did a really good job. Looking forward to seeing yr new adventure. Stay safe Adzs. Maxx
I hope you have a meaty filter between the water tank and the outlet, the mould in that water level indicator doesnt look great and i dont want you getting sick
It’s just a basic filter. I think it’s just some form of algae in the tube because light can get to it. But inside the tank should be good because it’s black. (I think!)
Just came across your video and fully along for the ride. Looking forward to seeing the adventures. . Thanks for the intro to the van as well. . Feel like we’re fully ready to go now. 😊 (may have a look at the Arctic adventures in the meantime. )
Just a fantastic informative intermediate video Adz. Love it! Looking forward to this trip. Love all of your videos, I've been a loyal Subscriber since the beginning. Please keep it up!!!! Love it long time! 😂
That is a top build you've done there. I'm guessing your Truma heating Trauma is now fully sorted? I think I may have found you another adventure when you're back in the UK!! I found a pub in Banbury called The 3 Pigeons, made me think how many others are there? With a bit of planning you could take the Pigeon on a quest to find more Pigeons 😉
Mr Adz, can I ask how you got on with Truma and their heater, please? I am currently watching your Arctic series for the second time and how you've built your conversion is very similar to what I've had in mind- though you've given me some excellent ideas for improvements. BTW the water inlet at 3:20 I'm glad you put this inside anyway. So many people are putting these connectors on the outside, underneath, for convenience- and then driving down dirty roads with the connector for their drinking water exposed. Urgh. I'm really looking forward to your new series. If it's anything like the Norway trip (which I am hoping to do similar next year) then it's going to be a damned good watch. All the best.
Fantastic Built, but without permanent internal shower and an AC unit it's not an ideal setup, but that's just my personal opinion, since I live in a tropical climate, but overall, it's an impressive self built unit.. Congratulations. Cheers Mate..
Mate, what a fantastic build. You're obviously a very handy lad. I wouldn't know where to start 🤣 I know you wouldn't dream of selling her now. But if you had to put a price on it, giving all the work and money you have spent. What would it be? Have a great trip looking forward to it 👍
Love this! I'm considering doing something myself in the next couple of years. I've recently got a blue VW Caddy Maxi with a conversion kit currently but would eventually like something with a bit more room. Would you recommend doing the build yourself or pay for someone to do it? And is it possible to build an adventure van at a low cost? Cheers! Keep the vids coming!
Plus , I’m an ex wagon driver & I drove from London to Qatar delivering steel , I’ve got an old map of the trip I did , So if the pigeon are near hull , pop in for some bird food & a coffee 😂😂😂
Hi I'm new to your channel. You have created a fantastic camper and I really liked watching your adventure to the artic . Is your van 4x4? Or 2 wheel drive with studs and snow chains? Cheers Dan
Adz what is the Black thing on the side of your van at the top. IV decided to buy a Bailey's Laura 69 4S, just wondered what you thought of them . I appreciate your a self build Guru, and you've built a pretty cool Van. Nicx P.S. you just answered my Question traction boards, ha ha you weren't in the north east recently were you I saw a Van just like yours with those on. I think your a bit mad in a nice way, but I find out about a lot of Gadgets and you say it as it is, if it's crap it's crap if it's good it's good and sometimes it's the ONE. PP.S. keeping fridge and freezer full will make it more economical to run , if you didn't know that already.
Shall we swap for a night? Bought vs built 🤭 one thing I am super jealous of, is the table by the bed.. I slept with my water bottle on Friday, and woke up soaked 😩
Awesome van! I'm using yours as inspiration for my own build, I can't quite stretch to your electrical setup but not far away! Any idea what the microwave is? I love the idea of no glass plate, hopefully its under 1kw?
The microwave is the dometic one for motorhomes. I think it’s rated at 700w but microwaves always draw more power than their rating. It confuses a lot of people as to why. But it’s because the rating they give is the cooking power, not the electricity consumption. To be honest I’m not actually sure how much power this one draws but it should say in the technical specs on the website
I sometimes do wish I had the lwb yeah. Only so I could have a fixed shower. But I do love the convenience of a mwb for parking. And I don’t know the exact figure but my mot place check it wasn’t over weight for me
I would like an AWD but in all honesty there’s only one time I got stuck in the arctic so it wouldn’t have made a big difference so far. Plus with the awd you lose a bit of head height in the back. Not to mention the cost difference. The ducato is the only van wide enough for a bed across the back and that was more important to me personally
Hy....what are the cctv from? The link didnt work? I like ro get new, mine got qer inside all time ;-) What tv you use ? Thx and lloking forward for new videos...
People build these awesome vans then buy a disposable fire extinguisher that look like a cheap deodorant can to protect it. Please, get a proper extinguisher. When you are back in the UK I can give you a brand new one if you like.
I had a proper one before but I think these are more practical personally. Quicker to get to and use. But in all honesty if a fire starts I’d be out of there before thinking about putting it out
Probably the sleekest self build I’ve seen! Looks the pigeons nuts!!!
Thanks mate!
I ain't been following your channel for too long, but I'm happy I came came across it. Great to see an authentic geezer showing campervan life, with adventures added.
Brilliant work mate 👍🏻
Thanks mate. It’s appreciated!
Such a smart van! The pigeon is a beauty! 😍 You've come such a long way since I first started following you Adz. It's amazing to see!
Thank you! Yeah I do love the big grey bird!
BRILLIANT channel - PERIOD !!!
No waffle just a quality first class build 👏
after watching van lifers on youtube and theres many now and i enjoy them all but this build from Az is probs my fave really great self build!
Thanks mate!
Hey Adz ..thats the best looking MWB camper/ adventure van ive seen ..you should make them to order ..this time next year ..you'll be a millionair !!
Thanks! Unfortunately with the free time I have spare. Each one would take approximately 5 years to build 😂
One of the best self builds I've seen to date, if not THE BEST!
Thank you so much!
Ooh excited to watch this next tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the last one. Great to see everything in the pigeon TARDIS. When I was 15 my parents had a camper the fridge ran on gas it had a few lights nowt flash my mum made velvet curtains for it. Now it's so high tech, must make you feel confident to travel with a sense of anything is achievable.
Thank you! Yeah I mean my last van was much more basic (and small) and it’s still an enjoyable experience. But when doing long trips I definitely prefer the convenience of certain things I have in this van
It is a thing of beauty! Seriously... absolute quality, Adz 👍🏻🙂
Thank you as always mate!
Always blown away by the evolution of your campers. The difference between the early days of the Jellybean to this, it shows your passion for creating excellent homes away from home. Keep up the cracking content.
Thank you! Yeah I just think when you spend so much time in a small space it has to be done right!
Nice! I like the diamond stitched black out curtain! I'm 2 months into my build and that is how I intend to finish my bench-bed. Thanks for the inspiration, Adz. Have a safe trip buddy and hope to see more Adzventures soon
Thank you mate. And good luck with the build!
Ford's are fine, just service them more often than the recommended 2 year intervals for oil
Well done! You should be well proud of yourself for this build and the work you have put into your channel. I have been watching your vids for ages and they get better and better x
Mate cracking van build proper smart right up my street . Don't ever change you mate that's what keeps us entertained if I was being honest I've seen a fair few builds in my time but that is special we'll thought out ,👍👏👏👏👏
Thank you mate!
Your pigeon is fantastic! Looking forward to the next adventure, the arctic one was right up my alley, literally...
Thanks mate!
You built a beauty. The pigeon is the one
Truly fantastic build, and a wonderful detailed tour…you’ve done an amazing job…wishing you a trouble free trip…I’ll follow along as you travel to the wonderful sites throughout your journey…take care…Brian
Thank you Brian!
Very nice and competent van build and the proof is in the pudding as they say.
Great van mate. Did yourself proud there. It's been nice to see her out in the wild and doing what she was built to do. I love it. 💯
Thanks mate! Yeah there was a point when I realised I was spending too much time on the build so I rushed through the last bits so I could get her on the road where she belongs!
great build Adz
Thank you!
Its a great van matey and I watched you build it. My van is insured through the old A Plan office now Howden. Great people/Company 👍
Looking forward to your new current trip.
Can not wait ,life is short .Enjoy while you can ,your van AKA the pig iron is spot on .
Looking forward to your next adventure. Loved the artic circle series. Great camper. Great job.
Been here pretty much since the start… you’ve done great dude, safe travels as always 🤙🏼🔥
Love your van Adz looking forward to your new adventure mate 👍
You have done an amazing job on your van. Can not wait to see your new travel plans. Enjoy.
Love the rear windows on the doors
Spot on build mate .. I'll be watching your adventure 100%..stay safe 👍👍👍
You're right Ads the 2.3 engine from the Iveco Daily is a super reliable engine but it's actually a Fiat engine.
Service oil every 12k and timing belt every 70k and you'll never have a problem. 😊
I've done quite literally millions of miles in Dailies.
Hi Adzs it was nice to have a good look round pigeon again lol, you did a really good job. Looking forward to seeing yr new adventure. Stay safe Adzs. Maxx
Thank you! I’m filming as much as I can on this trip!
Would love to see you travel the whole of Canada then down to the USA...over a 3month period....
Hopefully that sort of trip will happen at some point!
Just a bit more space and toys than the jellybean 👍
You have come and travelled a long way since.
Lovely van mate,job well done
Atb John 🏴
Yeah it’s crazy to think how small the old jellybean was! Thanks mate
I hope you have a meaty filter between the water tank and the outlet, the mould in that water level indicator doesnt look great and i dont want you getting sick
It’s just a basic filter. I think it’s just some form of algae in the tube because light can get to it. But inside the tank should be good because it’s black. (I think!)
Just came across your video and fully along for the ride. Looking forward to seeing the adventures. . Thanks for the intro to the van as well. . Feel like we’re fully ready to go now. 😊 (may have a look at the Arctic adventures in the meantime. )
Good to see you doing so well brother.
So much in such a small space you made a fantastic job of it well done.👌
Just a fantastic informative intermediate video Adz. Love it!
Looking forward to this trip.
Love all of your videos, I've been a loyal Subscriber since the beginning.
Please keep it up!!!!
Love it long time! 😂
Palatial. Absolutely the bees knees.
Cracking Job, awesome van!
Top Job Adz x
Brilliant job have a great time
Amazing. Good job dude. Also amazing job with your fine.
Love an MOT with no advisories. 😀 Nice build. I bet buying insurance took a long while if you listed all that lot?
That is a top build you've done there. I'm guessing your Truma heating Trauma is now fully sorted?
I think I may have found you another adventure when you're back in the UK!! I found a pub in Banbury called The 3 Pigeons, made me think how many others are there?
With a bit of planning you could take the Pigeon on a quest to find more Pigeons 😉
We need more vids please, I'm kinda hooked 😂 also, it would be great if you can get a companion for the adventures!
Mr Adz, can I ask how you got on with Truma and their heater, please? I am currently watching your Arctic series for the second time and how you've built your conversion is very similar to what I've had in mind- though you've given me some excellent ideas for improvements.
BTW the water inlet at 3:20 I'm glad you put this inside anyway. So many people are putting these connectors on the outside, underneath, for convenience- and then driving down dirty roads with the connector for their drinking water exposed. Urgh.
I'm really looking forward to your new series. If it's anything like the Norway trip (which I am hoping to do similar next year) then it's going to be a damned good watch. All the best.
Your van is amazing, and you're amazing being able to turn your hand to such things. I had trouble just setting up my new Android phone 😂
Thanks mate! Haha to be fair I hate setting up new phones! There’s far too many menus and settings 😂
Can’t wait for the new adventure vids
Yeah your van is so sick looks amazing
Thank you!
Fantastic Built, but without permanent internal shower and an AC unit it's not an ideal setup, but that's just my personal opinion, since I live in a tropical climate, but overall, it's an impressive self built unit.. Congratulations. Cheers Mate..
The shower is internal. It fits under my maxxfan so the steam gets extracted. AC is something that I’d love though! Thanks mate!
Adz your van is absolutely brilliant 👏 , are you a joiner or electrician by trade ?
Thanks! And no I had no experience before apart from doing a basic build during lockdown on in a micro camper. Just learnt as I went really
Mate, what a fantastic build. You're obviously a very handy lad. I wouldn't know where to start 🤣 I know you wouldn't dream of selling her now. But if you had to put a price on it, giving all the work and money you have spent. What would it be? Have a great trip looking forward to it 👍
Great tour. Looking forward to these next vids 😊🐦
Thank youuu! I’ve filmed so many already!
Never thought I'd see the guts off a piegeion
Have a great trip buddy!!
I'm curious to know, what happened with the Truma after all the issues last time?
Awesome van
Nice job, fella. I LIKE it! 😁
Thank you!
Absolutely superb
Thanks Neil!
Love this! I'm considering doing something myself in the next couple of years. I've recently got a blue VW Caddy Maxi with a conversion kit currently but would eventually like something with a bit more room.
Would you recommend doing the build yourself or pay for someone to do it? And is it possible to build an adventure van at a low cost?
Cheers! Keep the vids coming!
Plus ,
I’m an ex wagon driver & I drove from London to Qatar delivering steel ,
I’ve got an old map of the trip I did ,
So if the pigeon are near hull , pop in for some bird food & a coffee 😂😂😂
Hope you've sorted your heating out it was playing about on your artic trip.
I didn’t! But I’ve barely used it since the arctic. I should probably get it sorted soon but it works most of the time
@Adz have a good trip and stay safe and warm👍
Hi I'm new to your channel. You have created a fantastic camper and I really liked watching your adventure to the artic .
Is your van 4x4? Or 2 wheel drive with studs and snow chains? Cheers Dan
Keep changing the oil Adz , at least every 6k / twice per year .
Adz what is the Black thing on the side of your van at the top.
IV decided to buy a Bailey's Laura 69 4S, just wondered what you thought of them .
I appreciate your a self build Guru, and you've built a pretty cool Van.
Nicx
P.S. you just answered my Question traction boards, ha ha you weren't in the north east recently were you I saw a Van just like yours with those on.
I think your a bit mad in a nice way, but I find out about a lot of Gadgets and you say it as it is, if it's crap it's crap if it's good it's good and sometimes it's the ONE.
PP.S. keeping fridge and freezer full will make it more economical to run , if you didn't know that already.
Shall we swap for a night? Bought vs built 🤭 one thing I am super jealous of, is the table by the bed.. I slept with my water bottle on Friday, and woke up soaked 😩
We could actually do that. Although I think you should sleep in the mini! Haha get a little pouch pocket for your bottle!
Wow that is one hell of a vehicle, if you ever want to sell it, give me a call, sublime.
Hi Adz, what size is the van as looking at one myself to convert please? Is it a LWB or MWB?
You've done an exception job on it as well 👍
Awesome van! I'm using yours as inspiration for my own build, I can't quite stretch to your electrical setup but not far away!
Any idea what the microwave is? I love the idea of no glass plate, hopefully its under 1kw?
The microwave is the dometic one for motorhomes. I think it’s rated at 700w but microwaves always draw more power than their rating. It confuses a lot of people as to why. But it’s because the rating they give is the cooking power, not the electricity consumption. To be honest I’m not actually sure how much power this one draws but it should say in the technical specs on the website
@@Adz found it, thanks buddy! I hear you on the power ratings, it gets a bit scary when you do the maths on the DC current draw on the batteries.
AY YOU USED MY SUGGESTION FOR SNACKS 😀
The cereal bars??
@@Adz yea
Be interested to know more about your Wi-Fi setup.
Impressive!
So first its defo my fav van on the youtubes but second how much was it and the total build
No blowup doll for them lonely nights adz.
Winner! First view and first comment.
Hi bud ,
I noticed your windows ,
Can the pigeon remember were it bought them from ?
Cheers
Col
Yeah sorry I thought I’d linked those too! They’re from trade glass UK
Wow this has come on a lot, last time I looked it had nothing in there!
I remember sleeping in it as an empty shell. It’s crazy thinking it was once like that!
Your van mate: It is - The One…
That’s a high compliment! Thanks mate!
It's a smart van. Do you wish you went for an LWB instead of an MWB? Do you know how much it all weighs?
I sometimes do wish I had the lwb yeah. Only so I could have a fixed shower. But I do love the convenience of a mwb for parking. And I don’t know the exact figure but my mot place check it wasn’t over weight for me
One question. Have you ever regretted going with a front wheel drive van, and not an all wheel drive (Crafter 4Motion, Sprinter AWD etc)?
I would like an AWD but in all honesty there’s only one time I got stuck in the arctic so it wouldn’t have made a big difference so far. Plus with the awd you lose a bit of head height in the back. Not to mention the cost difference. The ducato is the only van wide enough for a bed across the back and that was more important to me personally
Never been first in, happy days
With all that stuff on board it must be heavy must affect the fuel economy but I guess it is a hole house on wheels with no council tax to pay 😅
Adventure Van needs a 2inch lift !
That’s true. Possibly next year!
I live in a 2 bedroom flat and ya still have more room than me 😂😂😜
I wish I had a 2nd bedroom in the van though 😂
Hy....what are the cctv from? The link didnt work?
I like ro get new, mine got qer inside all time ;-)
What tv you use ?
Thx and lloking forward for new videos...
Yeah I didn’t realise but they must’ve taken the listing down. I used the same link that I put in my build video 10 months ago
Az how did u get on with that new big portable battery set up from last vid ?
I only tested it for about a week but seemed all good to me! I’ve brought a smaller one with me for my current road trip
Hi
What voltage settings do you have on the DC DC charger. Got the same one and have to use voltages of 11 and 11.8 for charger to work.
I can’t remember now mate I set it up a while ago. I just took the figures from fogstars website (for their battery)
What Internet router would you recommend?
what was the window vac, and where did you get it
Could you update your link for the CCTV please :D
Unfortunately the listing seems to have been removed
The only link I need doesn't work, 😅 can you add a new link for the cctv please.
Unfortunately the listing looks like it’s been removed from eBay. It was a cheapish Chinese one
@Adz that's mad, I've been looking for some small cameras like that for a van and nothing came up. Appreciate the reply as always
Did you get the heating system sorted?
I didn’t! But I’ve barely used it since the arctic. I should probably get it sorted soon but it works most of the time
😂😂bit tired there Adz.
Is it for sale ?
Not at the moment it’s not
How much did it cost for your conversion
I’ve never added it up but I do have a list of all the bits somewhere. I don’t want to add it up 😂
Was that a she-wee in your tub in the back?! 🤔🤭🤭
Haha no but for a split second when I opened the box I thought wtf is that?? Then realised it’s a funnel for fuel 😂
Can’t wait for the tour and more chippy chappy nonsense 😂
People build these awesome vans then buy a disposable fire extinguisher that look like a cheap deodorant can to protect it.
Please, get a proper extinguisher. When you are back in the UK I can give you a brand new one if you like.
I had a proper one before but I think these are more practical personally. Quicker to get to and use. But in all honesty if a fire starts I’d be out of there before thinking about putting it out
Do mea van likeyours
👍🚐😎