Wellll... it's "almost" clean energy. The Solar cells, plastic and rubber parts are all either mined or made with oil in other countries, then transported with HUGE ships and Trains which do use petrol. Gotta go past just the chargers themselves. :) Loved the video as always
I don't get all the naysayers saying the Buzz is too small, it looks pretty similar to the Mazda bongo and I camped in mine for over a decade with no problems. The Vellfire is a similar size too. Nice and easy to park everywhere!
Absolutely, thank you. We know many people with small vans like this that have had many years of camping and making memories. Also this is an addition to our larger motorhome for occasional camping, so we think it’s the perfect size for us to have as a second car and a small Campervan when needed.
I think the fact that the big van converters have swerved this one speaks for itself. If all their experience combined doesn’t tell you everything you need to know then good luck. Maybe spend the flash wheels money on a tow bar to carry everything you can’t fit in under the payload? That’s if it does even have a plated GTW. Then you can put out a video on getting the charging lead to reach in the motorway services whilst towing a trailer or caravan. Will do wonders for the algorithms and you may get to the target 100k viewers. Please don’t labels us EV haters because we’re not we’re just being practical. We had a fully electric golf in 2017 but gave it back after 3 months. I’m all for electric vans but hydrogen fuel cell is the only long-term practical way forward. Which is why you still drive a diesel motorhome yourself.
I would definitely have the Audi R3 but you can keep the Buzz. I don't like pop tops on any van. Just remember if it's windy it'll be unbelievably noisy when it's up not to mention the condensation and cold! Personally, I think their usage is very weather dependent. No matter how enthusiastic you try to sound, you'll never convince me one of these vans are a good idea but good luck to you and I hope it all goes well.
There are many negatives to pop tops but also plenty of positives too , all depends on how you use your van . Could say the same for caravans vs motorhomes , they both have their pros and cons . Personally I think if you need a vehicle with a small footprint it's perfect , I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it ...
How long did the charge take please? Just thinking about the last few times I fueled up I just wouldn't have had the time to hang around waiting, sandwiches and coffee or not. 😮
Really enjoyed you guys from the beginning of your journeys, personal view it's now a channel from a hobby / vanlife to promoting other businesses / vpn offers ..
"So, we bought the van for work but its too small, so we're converting it to a camper", now that's a stroke of luck isn't it, nicely planned Steve.....lol
A couple of questions. I thought you bought the buzz to turn into a camper, I didn't know you got it as a work van I think ev cars have their place,but why do you think ev stations are going to be the future? Could you tell us how much it cost at Braintree to charge the buzz and what range did you get. It will be interesting to see it being used as a camper. As a van I'm shocked at the weight limit.
We’d originally bought it for work and was going to get a LWB one to convert, but as it can’t easily fit and 8x4 sheet in the back and the LWB is a while off being released in the UK yet we decided to stick with the order and convert it to a campervan and 2nd family car. Braintree cost 49p per kw for fast charging and 69p per kw for rapid charging. We didn’t keep tabs on the miles per kWh on this trip but I did mention at the end of our last video that I managed 250 miles per charge with the miles covered and miles remaining. And yes, having had electric cars now for almost 9 years, I absolutely believe that EV charging stations are going to be the future, they’re already here as many more have been opening up since this one.
The charging station at Braintree is a start and many thousands of these will be needed across the country with easy access to them. Futuristic. These will need to be available within the next 3-5 years. Where is the electricity going to come from - nuclear but Hinckley point C won’t be commissioned till 2028?
Congratulations both, on your new van. This project has inspired me, (Rhian) to make some changes. All your ideas and research that you have shared, has really helped. It is well out of our price range, however, its ground breaking stuff that your sharing, to give myself and others viewers, ideas for what can actually be achieved with this small van. Keep sharing and looking forward to the next videos of the build, in the ID Buzz. Rhian & Dai xxx
They’ve fitted many of them in Transporters and the build quality is solid so I’d think they’d be fine in most weather situations but we’d probably not be popping it up in strong winds anyway
Seriously? That original unregistered Quattro 🤩 is the mutts nuts, even if a registered same car was there, it would beat all the other cars hands down - love them! (Does it show?) haha😂
Happy Birthday Eddie. Another good video and such nice cars at Richter down in Bletchley. When you said the Buzz was too small for work, I think you hit the nail on the head, it's just too small. Good luck making this work, but think the content this will provide will be the best part,. If you are honest with yourselves, I think you'll ultimately not be overly happy spending all that money and using it as a compact camper, and that's without the EV infrastructure nightmare element!!
Love the video, though sceptical about the 100% solar claim for the 36 charging points. That is a hell of a lot of power needed. Also there must be diesel or gas powered back up for the non sunny days?
Love the buzz concept keep going...and I Ioved your optimism about EVs and charging .. but even that charging forecourt struggles in the week at peak times, as a regular traveller there and now even the Tesla units are available since the franchise was sold. I do about 4,500 miles a week around the Uk in my polestar and love it, but charging can be a nightmare. A swell in cars but not infrastructure. It will come in time, but most coastal places I would want to take the buzz just don't have the points yet. This alls sounds Grimm but I'm a big fan and definitely know it's the future and will keep the faith. Also With LPG going in 2024 forecourts will have room for mitre charging points. keep Roaming. Mike
Thanks for your comment Mike, and with you driving 4,500 miles per week, you’re probably more experienced than us with electric car charging as even though we’ve had EV’s for 9 years now, we’ve been spoilt with mainly using Tesla Superchargers for over 8 years. We understand the existing infrastructure can be put under strain during peak times and we hope to be able to show that too when out and about in the van making videos.
My neighbour gave her Audi Quattro to her youngest son around 10 years ago when he was 40 and he still drives it today. It has a registration plate with the E so the year was 1987 And it’s in top quality
@@commuterbranchline8132 You will never see one of these in 30+ years time like the original campers as the batteries will be deemed useless and the vehicle will need to be scrapped! Not very green, is it?
Don’t like the term EV haters I’m just honest about me not wanting to own one EV owners are careful not to point out the pit falls of owning one and that service station is definitely not all running on green energy I’m sure
I love my reversing camera, Steve. I got a duel camera system fitted. One is a permenant rear view camera and the other purely reverse both of which feed into the van ICE head. It was the best money I ever spent and helped me avoid a few prangs in carpark. I like you, had mine fitted by the experts. I just didnt trust myself with cameras. Looking forward to seeing your progress on the Bus. Regards- Kenny
@@RoamingRadfords Indeed, I found the same. Both my rear cameras have little circles of infra red leds round them. I must admit though, when I got Viv there was no rear view mirror there- just a solid bulkhead. I had the electronic rear view mirrow and cameras fitted and then decided to remove the bulkhead just before the conversion. It was the right thing really as once the bits went into Viv, and with the tailgate window being very dark tinted I wouldnt have been able to see through the back normally.
Top video Chris,those lights look awesome!Ordered the Ultimate Scottish Road trip for Xmas and it arrived yesterday,can't wait to read it and start planning 😁
It’s really annoying what VW is doing there. A lot of IDs had issues with the Software updates because of reversing cameras/ tow bars that were not factory fitted (but original VW). I don’t understand why the camera and the speakers are ‘protected’ but safety critical things (like travel assist, high beam control) can be programmed by anyone.
In answer to the Krispy Kreme doughnut Lindsay - mine is the chocolate mint one - they bought it in for a few weeks and then I never saw it again ! As for the Horizon pop top with how tall it is when up i would be concerned in weather with a lot of wind as it could get damaged x
If only all electric car charging was so easy. This is what needs to be done countrywide to get people to adopt electric cars. As a Tesla driver for the past 4 years I have used many supercharges without problem. But the rest of the network needs a lot of work on reliability. Don't think we will be ready by 2035. Looking forward to seeing the Buzz be transformed. bet you the kids end up using it more than you two.
Buzz is Superb styling massive shame it is electric just not worth it in every respect be great when Buzz has a ice engine they will sell like hot cakes
Im not a fan of the ID Buz definitely don't like the shape & tge price is ridiculous when my VW T4 can do exactly what your Buzz will do once converted my oldest of 5 kids turned 35 this year yoh must of had kids quite late
Carbon neutral. Do je a favour. Half that van is made of plastic .the glasses you wear,the phone and camera you use and most of the parts for the so called charging station are all made of plastic inc the advertising signs that abound the station. Time to wake up
Wellll... it's "almost" clean energy. The Solar cells, plastic and rubber parts are all either mined or made with oil in other countries, then transported with HUGE ships and Trains which do use petrol. Gotta go past just the chargers themselves. :) Loved the video as always
I don't get all the naysayers saying the Buzz is too small, it looks pretty similar to the Mazda bongo and I camped in mine for over a decade with no problems. The Vellfire is a similar size too. Nice and easy to park everywhere!
Absolutely, thank you. We know many people with small vans like this that have had many years of camping and making memories. Also this is an addition to our larger motorhome for occasional camping, so we think it’s the perfect size for us to have as a second car and a small Campervan when needed.
@@RoamingRadfords definitely, great replacement for a car and you can't beat the versatility of something that works as car, day van and camper. 😎
I think the fact that the big van converters have swerved this one speaks for itself. If all their experience combined doesn’t tell you everything you need to know then good luck. Maybe spend the flash wheels money on a tow bar to carry everything you can’t fit in under the payload? That’s if it does even have a plated GTW. Then you can put out a video on getting the charging lead to reach in the motorway services whilst towing a trailer or caravan. Will do wonders for the algorithms and you may get to the target 100k viewers. Please don’t labels us EV haters because we’re not we’re just being practical. We had a fully electric golf in 2017 but gave it back after 3 months. I’m all for electric vans but hydrogen fuel cell is the only long-term practical way forward. Which is why you still drive a diesel motorhome yourself.
I would definitely have the Audi R3 but you can keep the Buzz. I don't like pop tops on any van. Just remember if it's windy it'll be unbelievably noisy when it's up not to mention the condensation and cold! Personally, I think their usage is very weather dependent. No matter how enthusiastic you try to sound, you'll never convince me one of these vans are a good idea but good luck to you and I hope it all goes well.
And you can hear all the traffic and everyone can hear you!!!
There are many negatives to pop tops but also plenty of positives too , all depends on how you use your van . Could say the same for caravans vs motorhomes , they both have their pros and cons . Personally I think if you need a vehicle with a small footprint it's perfect , I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it ...
How long did the charge take please? Just thinking about the last few times I fueled up I just wouldn't have had the time to hang around waiting, sandwiches and coffee or not. 😮
I know right. Who doesn't bother to look at any dimensions when dropping 60k
Plus how can something so expensive not even have a reverse camera
Really enjoyed you guys from the beginning of your journeys, personal view it's now a channel from a hobby / vanlife to promoting other businesses / vpn offers ..
You've got to love cars. They are the very essence of your freedom to roam and do it in a style that suits one's self.
"So, we bought the van for work but its too small, so we're converting it to a camper", now that's a stroke of luck isn't it, nicely planned Steve.....lol
A couple of questions. I thought you bought the buzz to turn into a camper, I didn't know you got it as a work van
I think ev cars have their place,but why do you think ev stations are going to be the future? Could you tell us how much it cost at Braintree to charge the buzz and what range did you get. It will be interesting to see it being used as a camper. As a van I'm shocked at the weight limit.
We’d originally bought it for work and was going to get a LWB one to convert, but as it can’t easily fit and 8x4 sheet in the back and the LWB is a while off being released in the UK yet we decided to stick with the order and convert it to a campervan and 2nd family car.
Braintree cost 49p per kw for fast charging and 69p per kw for rapid charging. We didn’t keep tabs on the miles per kWh on this trip but I did mention at the end of our last video that I managed 250 miles per charge with the miles covered and miles remaining.
And yes, having had electric cars now for almost 9 years, I absolutely believe that EV charging stations are going to be the future, they’re already here as many more have been opening up since this one.
@@RoamingRadfords thank you. I think the charging stations like the ones at Braintree have to be the way to go.
@@RoamingRadfordsyou originally said you were getting one and selling Lindsey Tesla. Hope your still doing a full campervan conversion
Absolutely, that’s the plan
@@RoamingRadfords great 😎🙏
Batteries aren't good enough for here (Australia) I drive too far in one hit.
None of the campsites have power capacity for this. But early adopters are always sneered at
Another great video. Happy belated birthday Eddie 🎉🎉
Flash the cash channel 🤑🤑
Should spend a bit on getting that kids hair cut. Looks like pump from the Sweeny.
Audi Quattro every time.
The charging station at Braintree is a start and many thousands of these will be needed across the country with easy access to them.
Futuristic. These will need to be available within the next 3-5 years.
Where is the electricity going to come from - nuclear but Hinckley point C won’t be commissioned till 2028?
Happy birthday Eddie, food looked gorgeous 🙂 Loved the Audi's, very very nice. That pop top was just brilliant, defo go for that 🙂
Can you post the cutout of the roof weight v the pop top total weight. it looks very small and hard to use. the t5 looks such a better useable option
Congratulations both, on your new van. This project has inspired me, (Rhian) to make some changes.
All your ideas and research that you have shared, has really helped.
It is well out of our price range, however, its ground breaking stuff that your sharing, to give myself and others viewers, ideas for what can actually be achieved with this small van.
Keep sharing and looking forward to the next videos of the build, in the ID Buzz.
Rhian & Dai xxx
Can that very tall pop top stay up in strong wind. ?
They’ve fitted many of them in Transporters and the build quality is solid so I’d think they’d be fine in most weather situations but we’d probably not be popping it up in strong winds anyway
Favourite car has to be the Buzz :)
Seriously? That original unregistered Quattro 🤩 is the mutts nuts, even if a registered same car was there, it would beat all the other cars hands down - love them! (Does it show?) haha😂
I know, I was drooling over that car too! Definitely the best one there, love that car
Happy Birthday Eddie. Another good video and such nice cars at Richter down in Bletchley. When you said the Buzz was too small for work, I think you hit the nail on the head, it's just too small. Good luck making this work, but think the content this will provide will be the best part,. If you are honest with yourselves, I think you'll ultimately not be overly happy spending all that money and using it as a compact camper, and that's without the EV infrastructure nightmare element!!
Would have been nice to know how much u paid for recharge and how long it took guys ?
250K !!!!!!!
How many does it sleep for that 😂
I’m with you lyns. It’s just a red one or a white one lol. X
UR Quattro? My god i love the old group B cars but to find an unregistered one 😍😍😍
The widebody TT was quite a thing. Not sure about the colour though!
Love the video, though sceptical about the 100% solar claim for the 36 charging points. That is a hell of a lot of power needed. Also there must be diesel or gas powered back up for the non sunny days?
Pop tops make your camper freezing. Its basically a tent. Absolutely ridiculous idea
Can you put up with the lower speed limits. of a commercial vehicle
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We are considering getting it reclassified as a campervan to get around that issue, otherwise we’ll just have to put up with it
@@RoamingRadfords I thought that was a weight thing.
window van at best
The charging station is very impressive. I suspect there are not many more about though because the power infrastructure is just not available yet.
Happy birthday to Eddie 🎉. The pop top would make life alot easier in the small van
Love the buzz concept keep going...and I Ioved your optimism about EVs and charging .. but even that charging forecourt struggles in the week at peak times, as a regular traveller there and now even the Tesla units are available since the franchise was sold. I do about 4,500 miles a week around the Uk in my polestar and love it, but charging can be a nightmare. A swell in cars but not infrastructure. It will come in time, but most coastal places I would want to take the buzz just don't have the points yet. This alls sounds Grimm but I'm a big fan and definitely know it's the future and will keep the faith. Also With LPG going in 2024 forecourts will have room for mitre charging points. keep Roaming. Mike
Thanks for your comment Mike, and with you driving 4,500 miles per week, you’re probably more experienced than us with electric car charging as even though we’ve had EV’s for 9 years now, we’ve been spoilt with mainly using Tesla Superchargers for over 8 years.
We understand the existing infrastructure can be put under strain during peak times and we hope to be able to show that too when out and about in the van making videos.
@@RoamingRadfords most kind. 🙏
Looking forward to seeing you and Lindsey First weekend away in your Buzz Campervan. 😊
Audi Quattro the best car there.
My neighbour gave her Audi Quattro to her youngest son around 10 years ago when he was 40 and he still drives it today.
It has a registration plate with the E so the year was 1987
And it’s in top quality
Your wasting your time and money on this contraption!!!
Electric camper vans are not the future. Neither are electric cars.
The government’s of Europe have a proven track record when it comes to vehicle propulsion, LPG diesel and now EV’s 👍
Totaly stupid, following the agenda like good little slaves
@@commuterbranchline8132 You will never see one of these in 30+ years time like the original campers as the batteries will be deemed useless and the vehicle will need to be scrapped! Not very green, is it?
Hydrogen vehicles just round the corner Ev will be dinosaurs no more Ev charging Anxiety’s watch this space 🤔
Sponsored by Krispie Kreme as well now I guess!
Oh that would be awesome to have Krispy Kreme as a sponsor, but I’m afraid not 😔
Don’t like the term EV haters I’m just honest about me not wanting to own one EV owners are careful not to point out the pit falls of owning one and that service station is definitely not all running on green energy I’m sure
I love my reversing camera, Steve. I got a duel camera system fitted. One is a permenant rear view camera and the other purely reverse both of which feed into the van ICE head. It was the best money I ever spent and helped me avoid a few prangs in carpark. I like you, had mine fitted by the experts. I just didnt trust myself with cameras. Looking forward to seeing your progress on the Bus. Regards- Kenny
It’s been a game changer reversing in dark unlit car parks
@@RoamingRadfords Indeed, I found the same. Both my rear cameras have little circles of infra red leds round them. I must admit though, when I got Viv there was no rear view mirror there- just a solid bulkhead. I had the electronic rear view mirrow and cameras fitted and then decided to remove the bulkhead just before the conversion. It was the right thing really as once the bits went into Viv, and with the tailgate window being very dark tinted I wouldnt have been able to see through the back normally.
Top video Chris,those lights look awesome!Ordered the Ultimate Scottish Road trip for Xmas and it arrived yesterday,can't wait to read it and start planning 😁
Lovely video guys really enjoyed it ❤
Happy 18th Birthday Eddie, have a great birthday 🎂🍰
Never mind how good the cars look Lindsey in them jeans look s hot 🔥 😍
Thank you for another great video 😊
Another great video and loved the different ways the Buzz you can convert to different ways. And a great birthday for Eddie 🎉🎉🎉.
Thanks Simon 👍
Omg you can use you phone in a filling station haha 🤣
It’s really annoying what VW is doing there. A lot of IDs had issues with the Software updates because of reversing cameras/ tow bars that were not factory fitted (but original VW). I don’t understand why the camera and the speakers are ‘protected’ but safety critical things (like travel assist, high beam control) can be programmed by anyone.
In answer to the Krispy Kreme doughnut Lindsay - mine is the chocolate mint one - they bought it in for a few weeks and then I never saw it again !
As for the Horizon pop top with how tall it is when up i would be concerned in weather with a lot of wind as it could get damaged x
Loving the new doo Lyndsay
Another great video has always Steve Lindsay Eddie Harry and George 👍
Krispy Kreme's are way to sweet
Surprised they made it to richter 😂
Nice and cool vlog ❤❤❤
Great video, how much was your charge for how many miles?
I enjoyed watching the Video 😊
If only all electric car charging was so easy. This is what needs to be done countrywide to get people to adopt electric cars. As a Tesla driver for the past 4 years I have used many supercharges without problem. But the rest of the network needs a lot of work on reliability. Don't think we will be ready by 2035. Looking forward to seeing the Buzz be transformed. bet you the kids end up using it more than you two.
I still dont think that EV's are the future for work vans,trucks,lorrys and plant. I think JCB are going the right route with hydrogen.
That ID buzz looked so awesome definitely go for that pop top guys 😊👍
Hi guys amazing love it brilliant and beautiful elegant thanks 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖👍👍👍👍
Rhys200
good vid thanks lee
Happy Birthday Eddie, that was a different fuelling station lets hop they roll them out across the country. Joe & Ellie
Great video thanks
Well done guys, it’s great to see you making this work 👍
I’d have an EV tomorrow if they didn’t start at £45k…a ridiculous price for an average family car! That’s my annual salary!!
Who was the young lady beside Eddie in the restaurant
That was Eddie’s girlfriend
Sorry the pop up room is so ugly
Buzz is Superb styling massive shame it is electric just not worth it in every respect be great when Buzz has a ice engine they will sell like hot cakes
Im not a fan of the ID Buz definitely don't like the shape & tge price is ridiculous when my VW T4 can do exactly what your Buzz will do once converted my oldest of 5 kids turned 35 this year yoh must of had kids quite late
Biggest financial mistake of your life you will regret this 100% unless your not paying for it yourself
I'm so disappointed that I can't buy my Roaming Radfords sweatshirt because you don't ship to the U.S.😢
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I know how you can reduce your carbon footprint…get rid of that massive, diesel guzzling motorhome! 😂🤣
Not my motorhome, it’s my little indulgence, similar to the eco warrior’s Learjet
Carbon neutral. Do je a favour. Half that van is made of plastic .the glasses you wear,the phone and camera you use and most of the parts for the so called charging station are all made of plastic inc the advertising signs that abound the station. Time to wake up