OurVanMabel thanks so much 👍🏻 it’s been hard work but so worth it. The worktop still needs to be treated with some sort of varnish or oil, but I do love it. Thank you 👍🏻
I do so much prefer the "rustic" builds over those that want show room ikea type vans that look like brand new RV's. By employing old wood and pallets the living area becomes cosy and warm, reminiscent of 19th century horse drawn gypsy wagons.
Simon Baker Hi Simon, I agree, taking your shoes of after a long hike and stepping into a real wood floor is a good feeling 👌🏼 and the van smells of pine since I used a lot of pallet wood. I wanted it to feel a bit like the cabin of a boat 👍🏻
barbjoz63 thanks for the compliments, Noone’s ever said that about me 😌😉😂 just kidding I know you mean the van. Thanks 👍🏻 it’s been well worth the effort to convert it
Great build. You and your camera person did a nice job of showing off your creation. I especially like the pan with a handle for a sink. Brilliant idea. I like to see young people doing the van/rv thing while they are young. I'm 73 and I started off with a van when I was about 25 then in my 30's I went full time living in travel trailers and touring the United States and working here and there as I traveled. We got along fine without cell phones, gps, and internet. I'm so glad that I did the traveling life while I was young and healthy. Look forward to seeing your stove installed. May I suggest that you take a look at Adventure Van Man on you tube. Brian has been full time for about 4 years and offers some very useful ideas about things for the van life.
Chain saw cabinet Shop Thanks so much for the comment, I absolutely can’t get enough of using my van to the full, keeping things simple. Wow sounds like you’ve had some incredible experiences! I hope one day I can achieve the same in my van 😁👍🏻 ok thanks for the suggestion, I will take a look. There is a lot of very useful tips out there especially on installing things into the van and I need all the help I can get haha I’ll do my best to get more videos out for you soon 👌🏼 dan 😁
@@danphillips5456 I can't wait ha. Luke was one of the first van build guys I subbed to. I have a talbot express campervan, small but plenty big enough for me, it's practical though as it's also my only form of transport. Nothing compares to doing a self build though but you need the right van. I like the added room behind your cab area, perfect for the stove.
David hi David thanks for watching and for the feedback, the fire isn’t at installed, but I will be installing it in the upcoming weeks, including the renovation of the stove 👍🏻 I’m working on it so keep an eye out 😁👌🏼
Happy Foot hey thanks. Well the weather here has been so cold this winter so far that I haven’t needed one.. so I’ve just kept food stuffs in the garage/boot or in America “trunk” of the van and that’s plenty cool enough to keep it good but the weather is warming up so I’m looking around at the moment I definitely need one soon
Great van build Dan We used a japanese wood preservation technique on our cupboards called Sho sugi bahn there is a vid on our channel showing how to do it it really brings out the grain anyhow subbed back to you fella and we look forward to seeing loads more of your vids great stuff keep up the good work ;-)
@@danphillips5456 That's exactly what we did then wire brushed it then burned it again and kept repeating til we got the desired effect and finished it with a dark oak stain we are really pleased with how they turned out Feel free to join us this weekend if you can make the vanlife meet up would be good to have you along and would probably give you a boost in subscribers
A beautiful van, a great conversion. We have subscribed. Please have a look at our channel and see what you think. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
In love with your van! The kitchen really stood out, what a beautiful worktop and I love your sink idea. Much easier and looks so nice too!
OurVanMabel thanks so much 👍🏻 it’s been hard work but so worth it. The worktop still needs to be treated with some sort of varnish or oil, but I do love it. Thank you 👍🏻
Dans done a great job so far. He has quirky ideas. His van is cosy
Enough rose gold cutlery for a banquet. Looking forward to more of your videos. Watching from NZ here.
I do so much prefer the "rustic" builds over those that want show room ikea type vans that look like brand new RV's. By employing old wood and pallets the living area becomes cosy and warm, reminiscent of 19th century horse drawn gypsy wagons.
Simon Baker
Hi Simon, I agree, taking your shoes of after a long hike and stepping into a real wood floor is a good feeling 👌🏼 and the van smells of pine since I used a lot of pallet wood. I wanted it to feel a bit like the cabin of a boat 👍🏻
well done Shaun regards from New Zealand :)
moose cheers moose! I’m still loving the van life and am constantly improving the van. Thanks for the comment 👍🏻👍🏻
Very beautiful, unique, lots of personality!
barbjoz63 thanks for the compliments, Noone’s ever said that about me 😌😉😂 just kidding I know you mean the van. Thanks 👍🏻 it’s been well worth the effort to convert it
Great build. You and your camera person did a nice job of showing off your creation. I especially like the pan with a handle for a sink. Brilliant idea. I like to see young people doing the van/rv thing while they are young. I'm 73 and I started off with a van when I was about 25 then in my 30's I went full time living in travel trailers and touring the United States and working here and there as I traveled. We got along fine without cell phones, gps, and internet. I'm so glad that I did the traveling life while I was young and healthy. Look forward to seeing your stove installed. May I suggest that you take a look at Adventure Van Man on you tube. Brian has been full time for about 4 years and offers some very useful ideas about things for the van life.
Chain saw cabinet Shop Thanks so much for the comment, I absolutely can’t get enough of using my van to the full, keeping things simple. Wow sounds like you’ve had some incredible experiences! I hope one day I can achieve the same in my van 😁👍🏻 ok thanks for the suggestion, I will take a look. There is a lot of very useful tips out there especially on installing things into the van and I need all the help I can get haha I’ll do my best to get more videos out for you soon 👌🏼 dan 😁
As the camera person I thank you for your comment. Glad you enjoyed the tour :)
I am indeed impressed with all the details you have in there, but I must say I fell in love with your french stove 💓 haha 😄 Your van is amazing!
Débora Bee thank you, the stove is my favourite part too 👍🏻
Love the van Dan!! Gr8 presentation!!
Livin the Dream !!🤗
Warren Rae thanks Warren, glad you enjoyed the tour 👍🏻😁
Give yourself a slap for the "biggest groan for a van name" award.
Simon Baker I’m taking that as the biggest compliment! 😏 if I had a Ford I would’ve called it Harrison.... ford 😏😏😏
Enjoyed the video I loved the video , great van less is always more. Great van 😎
Looks well mate, I came here after watching this vid on Luke's channel, he's a good bloke!
Oh, and cameraman lol. Subbed.
pa maj thanks very much haha yeah I know him well 👍🏻 he’s got lots of great videos coming up
pa maj his van is going to be one mean machine! Can’t wait to see his next few additions
@@danphillips5456 I can't wait ha. Luke was one of the first van build guys I subbed to. I have a talbot express campervan, small but plenty big enough for me, it's practical though as it's also my only form of transport.
Nothing compares to doing a self build though but you need the right van.
I like the added room behind your cab area, perfect for the stove.
@@danphillips5456 His garage ( storage bay ) amazing.
Pa maj Yeah he put a lot of work into his garage and it’s seriously nice I must admit
Love the Van conversion!
Thank you so much 👍🏻 I’ve done more to the van since the video, I’m not sure I’ll ever be completely happy with it.. always room for improvement
Nice job !
That's a great conversion 👍
Unique wood burner. Where is the flue? Show us a fire in the next video.
David hi David thanks for watching and for the feedback, the fire isn’t at installed, but I will be installing it in the upcoming weeks, including the renovation of the stove 👍🏻 I’m working on it so keep an eye out 😁👌🏼
I dig that counter top. Subbed good work
Travel Explore Drive More thank my dude 🤙🏻 I’ll check out your channel right now
Like it, nice job👌👍
Lance Slaughter thanks lance, you ought to get one next 😉
Nice van mate! 👍
Steve H cheers Steve, I’ve been working on it for a while. Did you notice another van in the background of my tour at all? 😉 you might recognise it
Shaun Claude Dans van looks like Luke’s!
Shaun Claude Dans van where was this?
Steve H maybe that’s why the footage and editing is so smooth😝 secret location😉
My ears are burning! ha! :)
it's great! where's the fridge?
Happy Foot hey thanks. Well the weather here has been so cold this winter so far that I haven’t needed one.. so I’ve just kept food stuffs in the garage/boot or in America “trunk” of the van and that’s plenty cool enough to keep it good but the weather is warming up so I’m looking around at the moment I definitely need one soon
Great van build Dan We used a japanese wood preservation technique on our cupboards called Sho sugi bahn there is a vid on our channel showing how to do it it really brings out the grain anyhow subbed back to you fella and we look forward to seeing loads more of your vids great stuff keep up the good work ;-)
Van Life With Betty Boondocker nice I’ll check that out because it looks so nice I thought you might have even burned it! Thanks Betty, 👌🏼👍🏻🚐
@@danphillips5456 That's exactly what we did then wire brushed it then burned it again and kept repeating til we got the desired effect and finished it with a dark oak stain we are really pleased with how they turned out
Feel free to join us this weekend if you can make the vanlife meet up would be good to have you along and would probably give you a boost in subscribers
Solid build
Thanks mate glad you like it 👍🏻 it’s probably heavy enough 😵
Yer its solid now its had 3weeks worth of welding done
dad with daughters I had almost forgotten about that.. 💷🔥👎🏻 need to get it under sealed ASAP
Hilarious van name and fun video. Say how do you vent your wood stove?
A beautiful van, a great conversion. We have subscribed. Please have a look at our channel and see what you think. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Campervan Tales thanks so much, your son has an awesome job I wish mine was that exciting. Happy travelling and canning 👍🏻
So cool
Jonny Lewis cheers Johnny 👍🏻👍🏻
dope
CalebRTM thanks dude, you’ll have to come for a trip one day
Yes defo dope
Yes, got lots of dope!
Are you full timing in it mate?
Wow
*A man named Dan with a van..?*
In the summer I even have a tan..
So Dan the man with a van can plan to have a summer tan..! 😂😂😂