VAN TOUR - Ford Transit self build Campervan full tour

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024

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  • @Calmmind-living
    @Calmmind-living 11 днів тому

    Fantastic to see everything fitted so well in this size van, great garage space as well.

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  10 днів тому

      Yep, lots of planning and prep to come up with our perfect layout :)

  • @John-hx8so
    @John-hx8so Місяць тому +1

    My plan is to install a small continuous fan drawing the smelly air out the litterbox area down and out of the van

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Місяць тому

      That would work really well! Although we used good clumping litter and scooped any mess every day. Then we never had any smell issues

  • @marcellaorourke8997
    @marcellaorourke8997 Рік тому +1

    You have put a lot of important things in this van. I love that you take good care of your beautiful cats.

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Рік тому

      Hey thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed the van. Happy cats, happy life 😂

  • @isstuff
    @isstuff 3 роки тому +2

    You could almost put the warm shower water in the sink rather than the bin that could be not totally clean. Also you could try to bow your shower curtain out to get more elbow room.

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому +2

      Yes you could but then you run out of water quicker as the bin collects run off making the shower run better and if it was in the sink the hose would make the shower curtain open and also get in the way of the person not showing. The bin itself is pretty clean as we use a liner to collect the rubbish.

    • @isstuff
      @isstuff 3 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ gotta try all ideas, even if only putting them through your brain 👍. Best of luck to you.

  • @COLINHILLSWIMS
    @COLINHILLSWIMS 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. We’ve just converted our own van and the power has t been great (we only have one leisure battery). This is so useful, thank you.

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much! That's amazing, what can do you have? Maybe we will bump into you on the road sometime 🙌

  • @rafatjahandideh4933
    @rafatjahandideh4933 3 роки тому +1

    You’ve paid so much attention to detail! Love the solar panels and interior design with a nice colour scheme! The view from your bed must be one of the highlights! Excellent job! 👌👌👌

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому

      Thanks so much! We are really happy with it and yes the view from the bed is pretty epic ✌️

  • @bencarter9411
    @bencarter9411 2 роки тому +2

    Great video from you both , thanks for sharing this. I'm looking at converting a medium wheel base transit high roof. Excited !

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      Hey thanks so much! Good luck with your own van conversion. Don't forget to show us the results 🙌

  • @geko7844
    @geko7844 2 роки тому +2

    Great van, love the style and design. Amazed you have managed to fit so much in.

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Yes we worked really hard on the layout plans and making sure everything worked for us 🙌

  • @Sukipouz46
    @Sukipouz46 Рік тому +1

    Found your channel via this video as we're going to kit out our transit too. Love your set up and have got lots of ideas now! Also the rest of the channel is awesome too - so many great travel vids. And you came past us in cahors France! Bon courage !

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Рік тому

      Hey thanks so much for watching and supporting the channel, so excited to have you along on the adventure 🙌 good luck with the van build! Let us know how it goes 😊

  • @marilynthomas643
    @marilynthomas643 3 роки тому +2

    I just found your channel and I love your home. You guys did an amazing job building it out and having individual “rooms”. will follow you, from the 🇺🇸

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому

      hey thanks so much! Do you guys have a van? Can't wait to have you following along on our adventures 🙌

  • @CasLaz
    @CasLaz 3 роки тому +2

    Nice conversion guys, just found you on YT so need to catch up on your build series! - Pretty impressive you managed to fit this layout into a smaller van, well done!

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому +1

      Hey guys! So happy to have you along for the adventure. Thanks so much we spent a few years planning what we wanted our van to look and feel like and we are really happy with the outcome. Hope you enjoy the videos, do you guys have a van?

    • @CasLaz
      @CasLaz 3 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ Excited to see more vids to see how you guys get on with adventuring! :) Yeah we do! We are converting a citroen relay L4H2 (maybe around half way haha) we have a few videos on our channel documenting our journey :)

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому +1

      @@CasLaz that's amazing we will have to check them out and good luck with your build. Vanlife is amazing 🙌

  • @AJBAdventures
    @AJBAdventures 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing thorough van tour! and some nice inspiration, as we are currently looking for our first van to convert into a camper and ideally it will be the same shape transit but with the medium wheel base instead, 👍

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! Good luck with finding your dream van and send us some photos when you've finished the conversion 👍

  • @NarrowboatLiberty
    @NarrowboatLiberty 7 місяців тому +1

    Lovely conversion you guys

  • @johngudmundson9975
    @johngudmundson9975 2 роки тому +1

    Some other builds that are set up for cats that I’ve seen use a small usb fan to vent the litter smell out. May help u.

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the tip, we use freshener in the tray and special litter that does a pretty good job at keeping the smell away 😊

  • @sophielaurens180
    @sophielaurens180 2 роки тому +3

    You have made such a beautiful van! I'm so jealous of what a good job you've done. I have also been looking at vans. Do you think that Transits are reliable enough even with high milage?

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому +1

      Its been a great van for us, but ours only has 60,000 miles so far, so I cannot say what it would be like with high milage, we have heard then keep going though.

  • @greatescape7735
    @greatescape7735 Рік тому +1

    Love your conversion!

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Рік тому

      Hey thanks so much! Are you converting a van yourself?

    • @greatescape7735
      @greatescape7735 Рік тому

      @@findingouradventure_ Hi, After selling my old bit nice VW T3 Camper I'm considering it...cost...from April

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Рік тому

      @@greatescape7735 that’s awesome! Good luck

  • @DeborahLong7777
    @DeborahLong7777 3 роки тому +2

    Well done!!! Love this and it looks so homey. The kitties are happy, I have a Pia lol Pain In A... pretty kitties and your home is amazing and very detailed! Curious about the Google wifi you said? I am looking for a van in the meantime wifi in my car would help alot! Thank you in advance and I will sub and follow your adventures. Much love from Texas 💜

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! Glad to have you following along from Texas. We just took Tia and Skye on their longest walk yet today and they loved it 😍 The Wifi system we use is called Maxview Roam. Good luck with finding your van and keep us updated on your journey 🙌

    • @DeborahLong7777
      @DeborahLong7777 3 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ thank you for this and will catch up on your video's soon!!! I love how kitties love it out there and my fur baby will be my companion, Dora a Pomsky will love it!!! ✌😊❤

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому

      Good luck to you and your fur baby! I'm sure you will have an incredible adventure 🙌

  • @lorslife16
    @lorslife16 2 роки тому +1

    Nice and cute conversion..hope got mine soon..Lori from essex

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      Thats amazing! Are you getting a Transit?

    • @lorslife16
      @lorslife16 2 роки тому +2

      @@findingouradventure_hey thanks for the reply..we had a voxhall vivaro conversion with rock and roll bed(too expensive). Plan is just make it simple. but too big for a petite lol.. maybe a Merc Vito easy drive to Spain.xx

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому +1

      @@lorslife16 that sounds great! Hopefully you have some amazing adventures! Keep us updated on your progress 🙌

  • @HayandKyle
    @HayandKyle 2 роки тому +1

    Just subscribed 👍 😅 we are about to convert our transit and have the same lwb high top but it's rare to see people install shower/toilet! You guys have done a great job with yours ☺️👍

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому +1

      Hey guys thanks for subscribing! That's amazing, good luck with the build and we can't wait to see the results!

    • @HayandKyle
      @HayandKyle 2 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ no problem! ☺️ We have a bit of a layout in mind and taped it down just need to wait for a dry day to make a start on cutting out holes and insulation! 👍

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому +1

      @@HayandKyle where are you guys from and where are you planning on taking your van when it's done? Do you have an idea of how long it's going to take?

    • @HayandKyle
      @HayandKyle 2 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ we're in the peak district 👍 we plan on going straight up to Scotland and doing a bit of a tour around the Highlands, our 30 year old campervan had some issues the day before we were due to head up, so it all got cancelled. So we've just been filming mainly in and around the peak district over the past year. Fingers crossed we can get it done by the summer/early autumn but not sure how long they usually take 😅

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому +1

      @@HayandKyle we took 7 months to do ours, but obviously it can be done much fast. We started the build in November and found it very tiring to do in winter as we no shelter for the build. It was totally worth it for summer though! We will be in Scotland around April time 🙌 maybe we will see you guys on the road 👍

  • @geraldmoore1836
    @geraldmoore1836 Рік тому +1

    Good van

  • @Jeanettedi
    @Jeanettedi 2 роки тому +2

    Nice build. What brand skylight did you purchase for the bedroom/

  • @Exile.Cryptic
    @Exile.Cryptic 3 роки тому +2

    Skye is the obvious star of the show in this one 😅

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  3 роки тому +1

      Haha she always is! Everywhere we go she gets the most attention 😜

  • @songwriter.
    @songwriter. 2 роки тому +1

    Enjoyed your video guys as I’ve also converted the same crew van. Could I ask what security camera you went for? Also, I noticed you have installed an aftermarket back door handle to open it, where did you purchase it from? My wife can’t cope with the little slider catch on the mk7’s. 😏👍

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому +1

      Hey thanks for watching and glad you've enjoyed the video, please don't forget to subscribe! We went for the Wansview camera. You should be able to find them on Amazon. The handle was already installed on the van when we got it so I have no idea where to get that from.

    • @songwriter.
      @songwriter. 2 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ Thanks for that, I’ll check the camera out now. 👌😀👍

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      @@songwriter. 🙌

  • @RG-hf9em
    @RG-hf9em Рік тому +1

    Lovely van, happy travels!💜 how much was the total cost? Van + build.. thank you🙏

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Рік тому +1

      Hey there thanks for watching! Our van cost around £8000 and altogether with the build it was about £15000

    • @RG-hf9em
      @RG-hf9em Рік тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ Many thanks! Brilliant.. Merry Christmas 🌟

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Рік тому

      @@RG-hf9em no problem have a great Christmas 🙌

  • @dtmty
    @dtmty Рік тому +1

    how do you make the cats living in a RV while each time are moving? does the cat have an always open door ? I am planning to make something similar but I am considering making a floor hole entrance door for the cat, but unsure, what do you think?

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  Рік тому +1

      Hi there no we don’t have any outside access points for the cats as we need to be in total control for the cats safety. Imagine them climbing out through a hole in a busy city and running into traffic etc. Our cats are lead and harness trained and we take them for walks in quiet nature spots which they love 😊 Tia and Skye are also both house cats so more than happy to spend most of the day sleeping in their favourite places in the van as it has been their home for the past two years.

    • @dtmty
      @dtmty Рік тому

      @@findingouradventure_ super great, thanks. do you think that without training properly at beginning (and almost free domestic cat of 4 years) could have so much strees ? by the way I made a special cam for cats with infrared, I never got any sold but you can check here just to have an idea. catcam.pro

  • @Spirit_well
    @Spirit_well Рік тому

    How tall are you both? Trying to figure out whether to buy a 2007 transit - not sure if i would be able to sleep in bed in the van widthways as you guys are! Im 5'5 so hoping i would be short enough to be fully stretched out!

  • @JackdiyGarden
    @JackdiyGarden 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, could I ask how tall you are? I'm looking at getting a high roof same model but can't find much info on the pre 2014 transits internal dimensions!
    The mk8 (2014 onwards) has 2125mm ceiling height for the high roof version, which is 6 feet 9 inches, that would give me room to insulate the floor and ceiling and still stand comfortably.
    Cheers

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      Hi there I’m 5’11 and we have a rear wheel drive transit which I believe has a slightly higher floor than the FWD transit to accommodate the drive shaft. I comfortable standing in our van, anyone over 6ft might struggle though

    • @JackdiyGarden
      @JackdiyGarden 2 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ hey, thanks so much for a speedy reply!
      Been binging your videos!
      Okay I'm only an inch taller than you so that is quite reassuring, I guess I need to go and look at a few and see how I fit! 😁 Cheers again 😊

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      @@JackdiyGarden yeah that’s the best thing is to just go stand in a few vans to see how it feels. Remember to add on the extra height for the floor and ceiling 🙌

    • @JackdiyGarden
      @JackdiyGarden 2 роки тому +1

      @@findingouradventure_ Yeah the extra height is what I'm really struggling to account for!
      If I go for the one with an extra 100mm of headroom I'll be in comfortably but they're a lot harder to come by 😁

    • @findingouradventure_
      @findingouradventure_  2 роки тому

      @@JackdiyGarden we kept our floor and ceiling to a minimum so we could still have headroom 😊