Thanks to anyone who has watched the van series. It's been a blast. I'm happy to finally show you how it turned out. ELECTRICS UPDATE - th-cam.com/video/WTDrC_1l7r0/w-d-xo.html Keep an eye out for me popping up soon. Jon.👍
Hi Jon, I’m embarking on my own build and after researching so many vivaro swb type conversions your ideas, design and standard of work is first class and I intend to use your informative videos to get going. I’ve got a load of questions though to do with design, measurements, specs and more that I can’t see in your videos. If you have any more info from your work that may help me can you let me know how I can obtain it! cheers Jon.
@@neilstorey98 Wow. Thanks for your kind words there mate. Tell you what..... Go to this video i've just put out and you'll find my email address. th-cam.com/video/u4hovlXN1vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S4hXaUtIXdBbx4Zr Put your thoughts/questions in an email and ill do my best to respond to you no problem. f.y.i - I'm not the kind of guy who had it all drawn out with plans and measurements etc. I'm more of a ' offer things up, see what looks good then come up with an idea on the fly kind of guy. But sling your questions at me and ill get back to you best i can. Cheers Jon...
I am in the middle of planning my own build and have watched countless YT videos. This is genuinely one of the best completed vans I've seen for striking the balance between "cheap and dirty, bed on wheels" and "might as well by a house". Everything you need without going over the top. Great job! Enjoy your travels!!
Hi. Thanks very much. You've summed it up perfectly. It hasnt been cheap by any means but not obscene money either. Its a very pleasant space that works pretty well. I really appreciate your feedback. All the best with yours - its a big challenge. Jon...
Hi. I've watched countless van builds, and I think this is one of the best I've seen. Well done! I'm so impressed by how organised everything is. I really enjoyed watching this video.
Oh Thanks so much. I really appreciate the feedback. It certainly is a bit different to the standard layout you see all the time. Organisation is crucial and finding a place for everything takes alot of thinking about. I loved making this Van Tour vid, im glad you've enjoyed it. I also watched countless vids looking for inspiration so i felt obliged to share my experience for others out there.
Kitchen was standout for us, it looks spacious as well considering how much is in there,we are planning a European trip for a year someday soon, so great to get ideas, can't decide between the scudo or trafic atm
Thanks a lot mate. Yeah it took some thinking about i tell ya. I seem to have a place for everything i need.... so far so good. See you down the road... JD
@@dohhead98 thanks mate..... Hours and hours of thinking. Somedays I just sat there with a cup of tea staring into space trying to figure stuff out... Took ages.... All good in the end though. Hope yours serves you well. JD
I've watched van videos for years now and yours is one of the best. A place for everything and everything in it's place. A new subscriber, thanks for sharing your talents. Cheers from Australia 👍
Wow Australia. G'day mate. Thanks so much, that's really cool to hear that feedbck. I seemed to spend ages thinking about this van and where things can go etc.... It consumed my brain for a few months. Cheers JD.
It’s brilliant, thanks for sharing, I’m sending small van build videos to my sixteen year old who has dreams 😂 as a family we have a lwb transit bus multipurpose vehicle but he craves a more permanent van for himself in a few years time. Videos like yours as so helpful
That's really cool that they are thinking about a van at that age. Plenty of time to plan it and soak up knowledge from the TH-cam University. Thanks so much for your feedback - Helpful is the keyword - That's what it's all for. Cheers. Jon.👍
Just found your channel, and wow great vids! I love how you disply the maps ln screen, really good for mw as im deaf, then i found this Vid, i must say this Van is 💩 hot!! 🔥🔥 Been looking at this Van, and you have it set up so good! When i buy mine you can convert mine 😅 amazing Vids though keep Them coming 😃
@@debbiebutterworth8937 oh wow thanks so much for your comment. Yes I've had that map idea for years. I think it gives the viewer context of the actual place as they watch. Yeah the van took so much thinking about and trail and error...a real Labour of love. Winter has stopped me going out as much so I'm not as active right now...... But I'll be back. Cheers JD
Hey up Shaun. Thanks man. Watched a bunch of your vids. Great stuff. Yep i'm really happy with it, its working great for me out and about in the Lakes so far. See you down the road... JD.
@@TheJDWay it’s a very original looking van mate. Don’t worry when people say the vans are no good it’s pot luck with any van you buy. They all need maintaining. Cheers 👍
I think this is nicest conversion I've seen, to be fair it's an absolute credit to you. Well done, now go and enjoy it. Selfishly I want you to do another one 😂. See you down the road 😎👍
Wow, cheers for the feedback, that's really kind of you. Haha, I wont be doing another one anytime soon that's for sure - Thanks for watching the series mate. Keep an eye out for my Wainwright walks coming out now and again.👍 See you down the road... Jon.
Really well done, to you. There's some really good ideas. You may already do it as I haven't been through all your videos.. but I store extra bedding and warm clothing in my pillow cases. I'm enjoying your videos and will watch more soon
@@siobhancalway2223 i like your style.... I'm already on it though cheers. (Spare sleeping bag in the pillowcase) Thanks for your feedback and suggestions. It all helps the community out. See you down the road.... JD
Ha thats briliant. If you can take anything from it please do.... And do it even better... Thanks for your feedback, its great to hear back from folks who have watched. All the best with yours. JD...
Cheers.... Nah not really yet to be honest. As a guy on my own I can get by with the basics so it's not bothered me. You learn how to put your pants on pretty quick. Haha...
Hi mate, thanks very much. 'Folding shelf brackets' is what you need. I got mine from ebay. Here's my video on that table - th-cam.com/video/mOPvQZAujMc/w-d-xo.html JD....
@@shamilee5482 mines been all right so far but I've not drove loads of miles in it yet so don't take my word for it.... I've realised that the 'which van is best' topic is so varied that it almost doesn't matter anymore..... One person will tell you it's great, then the next will tell you it's the worst..... It goes round in circles... Just look for the best you can that your happy with, well maintained and serviced. Good luck and thanks.... JD
I've seen a few of those magnetic knife strips in camper van conversions. Surely they can't been safe in an accident? Do you put the knives away when driving? Camper looks good though, I think I'm going to go down the vivaro or traffic ( same thing I guess) route.
Nah i just keep them on there all the time to be honest... But you certainly could pop them in a draw i suppose. I reckon they would just fall on the floor in an accident. Good luck with your project. Hope mine give you some some ideas. JD
As per previous comments, your van is excellent and one of the best thought out I have seen. I love the use of space in yours, and will definitely incorporate lots of your ideas in mine.
i like the look of trafics there stealthy aswell but im worried my head will be constantly bouncing off the ceiling 😂 i dont no how good the automatics are aswell
Yeah its all compromises with these things. A low top is more stealthy and easier to park sometimes. High tops give you head room but might limit your parking sometimes.... Its all pros and cons in this game. But that makes for lots of variation among the community which is interesting I think. Thanks for your comment mate. Jon....
I did put the screenshot up in the canopy video. Its these here mate. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204451375924?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wxznigogrja&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=cP8V1KZiQ6-&var=505035714628&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY 20mm x 3mm is what i used. Cheers.
Im looking to buy my first campervan in the next 6 months when i find one ,haven't got a clue which van to buy yet ,been looking at Renault traffic, vauxhall,Mercedes, transit, vw just dont know, il spend up £20000 on the right one ,have you got any hints or tips on what to buy ,your van looks great just the sort of thing i want ,thanks for this great vlog
Hi there mate. To be honest, no i havent got a clue which one is best thesedays. Someone left a comment on here just the other day slagging the trafics off. But as i told him it seems everyone has a different story and experience with vans. Somebody says x van is the worst with a tun of problems, then someone will say they love it and never had an issue for years. I personally come to the conclusion that whatever you buy, there will be people who think its a bad van..... So you might aswell pick whatever makes you feel good and go with it. Security wise... It seems that they can all be broken into in seconds if they really want to so thats another issue in itself. So that's my take on it mate - maybe ask a mechanic to see if they know any better. I chose mine because i dindt want a great big thing like a sprinter. Its all a matter of pros and cons in this game (size, headroom, easy parking) Anyway all the best with it, youve got alot of thinking to do. JD
@@neilstemp7137 thanks for sharing that mate. I know that the diesel heater topic is a big rabbit hole of varying opinions and methods to wade through.
Haha. Cheers. You've got to think about keeping things secure while driving. Everything is tight, locked and loaded when it needs to be. I have a nice rattle free drive, so it's working well.
Unreliable as G/boxes, fuel pumps, back brakes, airflow meters and EGR's cause the "loss of power" syndrome. Front suspension bushes all go on them costing £1000's.
Thanks for your input mate. Which van would you say is the best contender then? It seems to me that no matter which van you talk about, someone will tell you its the worst van on the market. And then someone else will tell you that they havnt had any trouble in 200kmiles. So personally, im tired of the which van is best debate coz it goes round in circles. All the best to you, and thanks for watching. JD
Mine is on 370000 km, still running very well. I've had a VW T5, but this one is a thousand percent better for me, maybe because I'm a mechanic and service and repair the van myself. What I love is the simplicity, I can be in the middle of nowhere and know that I'll never get stuck stuck. My friend also has a Primastar for the past 12 years. Maybe parts and service are too expensive in your country. Here in South Africa, I replaced my gearbox mount, it was 200 rands, thats less than 10 pounds, and free labor from me
Thanks to anyone who has watched the van series. It's been a blast.
I'm happy to finally show you how it turned out.
ELECTRICS UPDATE - th-cam.com/video/WTDrC_1l7r0/w-d-xo.html
Keep an eye out for me popping up soon.
Jon.👍
Hi Jon, I’m embarking on my own build and after researching so many vivaro swb type conversions your ideas, design and standard of work is first class and I intend to use your informative videos to get going. I’ve got a load of questions though to do with design, measurements, specs and more that I can’t see in your videos. If you have any more info from your work that may help me can you let me know how I can obtain it! cheers Jon.
@@neilstorey98 Wow. Thanks for your kind words there mate. Tell you what.....
Go to this video i've just put out and you'll find my email address.
th-cam.com/video/u4hovlXN1vo/w-d-xo.htmlsi=S4hXaUtIXdBbx4Zr
Put your thoughts/questions in an email and ill do my best to respond to you no problem.
f.y.i - I'm not the kind of guy who had it all drawn out with plans and measurements etc. I'm more of a ' offer things up, see what looks good then come up with an idea on the fly kind of guy.
But sling your questions at me and ill get back to you best i can.
Cheers
Jon...
I am in the middle of planning my own build and have watched countless YT videos. This is genuinely one of the best completed vans I've seen for striking the balance between "cheap and dirty, bed on wheels" and "might as well by a house". Everything you need without going over the top. Great job! Enjoy your travels!!
Hi. Thanks very much. You've summed it up perfectly. It hasnt been cheap by any means but not obscene money either. Its a very pleasant space that works pretty well.
I really appreciate your feedback.
All the best with yours - its a big challenge.
Jon...
That's where all the bungee are!
Great build, given me some new ideas, thanks.
Gotta love a well placed and well tensioned bungee. Such a versatile thing.
Thanks so much for commenting - its great to hear.👍
JD..
Some absolute gems in this video.
Conti-block tie down 🤯
.....that cheeky little o-bend on the waste too!
Ha. Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate it. JD
Hi. I've watched countless van builds, and I think this is one of the best I've seen. Well done! I'm so impressed by how organised everything is. I really enjoyed watching this video.
Oh Thanks so much. I really appreciate the feedback. It certainly is a bit different to the standard layout you see all the time. Organisation is crucial and finding a place for everything takes alot of thinking about.
I loved making this Van Tour vid, im glad you've enjoyed it.
I also watched countless vids looking for inspiration so i felt obliged to share my experience for others out there.
One of the best conversions I have seen , well done .
@@johhny711 Wow. Thanks alot. Thanks for the comment
Fantastic use of space.
Cheers for the continued support.👍
@@TheJDWay I will be borrowing some of you ideas when I start my build 😉
@@barryjackson8512 good luck with it mate.
Love the attention to detail! Hopefully I will steal all these good ideas someday soon!
Hi there. Thanks a lot. Steal away - no problem...... Which ideas did you like? What do you think you might implement in yours?
Nice one.
JD.
Kitchen was standout for us, it looks spacious as well considering how much is in there,we are planning a European trip for a year someday soon, so great to get ideas, can't decide between the scudo or trafic atm
I love your rig. Every spot is put to great use.very 15:04 😂 efficient so comfortable.wonderful enjoy.
@@angelaratzay9034 Thank you very much. It took many hours of thinking let me yell you
Loved your van/vantour. Wow you’ve packed a lot of storage into your van.
Thanks a lot mate. Yeah it took some thinking about i tell ya. I seem to have a place for everything i need.... so far so good.
See you down the road...
JD
Cracking van, perfect size and nicely done. All credit to you, I'm jealous
@@nomadnige7567 hi. Thanks very much. Glad you like it. It's a really pleasant space to be in. All the best... JD
Wish I’d seen this before finish my van haha
Looks awesome, very thought out storage solutions!
@@dohhead98 thanks mate..... Hours and hours of thinking. Somedays I just sat there with a cup of tea staring into space trying to figure stuff out... Took ages.... All good in the end though.
Hope yours serves you well.
JD
I've watched van videos for years now and yours is one of the best. A place for everything and everything in it's place. A new subscriber, thanks for sharing your talents. Cheers from Australia 👍
Wow Australia. G'day mate. Thanks so much, that's really cool to hear that feedbck. I seemed to spend ages thinking about this van and where things can go etc.... It consumed my brain for a few months.
Cheers
JD.
We have had 2 vans in 7 years and still trying to configure our dream layout 😂
Nice van JD, and what a lovely bloke. Just at the end of my first vivaro build. What a journey. Happy travels.
@@RussStevo Thanks very much for the feedback. I try my best to be a lovely bloke so that's good. Hope your van serves you well.
All the best...
JD.
I could certainly live with that setup - great job
Thanks very much. I'm getting used to it.
Looks ace, well done 👏
Thanks for the comment.
You’ve had some brilliant ideas there very impressive
Thanks very much. I learned so much from TH-cam in the process. If mine inspires any ideas for others then that's great.
Cheers
JD
It’s brilliant, thanks for sharing, I’m sending small van build videos to my sixteen year old who has dreams 😂 as a family we have a lwb transit bus multipurpose vehicle but he craves a more permanent van for himself in a few years time. Videos like yours as so helpful
That's really cool that they are thinking about a van at that age. Plenty of time to plan it and soak up knowledge from the TH-cam University.
Thanks so much for your feedback - Helpful is the keyword - That's what it's all for.
Cheers.
Jon.👍
Well thought through practical fit out JD. Well done...🚐👏👏☘
Thanks very much mate. Its working good so far i think.
Looks just fantastic. Great job.
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I really appreciate it.
All the best. JD
Dude this is really cool. Deserves more subs!
Wow cheers man. Glad you like it. It is working well so far.
Nice tour. You have created a nice van for your needs. Well done.
Thanks very much for your feedback.. It's serving me well so far.
Just found your channel, and wow great vids! I love how you disply the maps ln screen, really good for mw as im deaf, then i found this Vid, i must say this Van is 💩 hot!! 🔥🔥
Been looking at this Van, and you have it set up so good! When i buy mine you can convert mine 😅 amazing Vids though keep
Them coming 😃
@@debbiebutterworth8937 oh wow thanks so much for your comment. Yes I've had that map idea for years. I think it gives the viewer context of the actual place as they watch.
Yeah the van took so much thinking about and trail and error...a real Labour of love.
Winter has stopped me going out as much so I'm not as active right now...... But I'll be back.
Cheers
JD
Nice van. A lot of good ideas here
Hey up Shaun. Thanks man. Watched a bunch of your vids. Great stuff. Yep i'm really happy with it, its working great for me out and about in the Lakes so far.
See you down the road...
JD.
@@TheJDWay it’s a very original looking van mate. Don’t worry when people say the vans are no good it’s pot luck with any van you buy. They all need maintaining. Cheers 👍
@@LoveSundays exactly mate - They all seem as good or as bad as each other dont they. Thanks for the feedback, all the best to you.
I think this is nicest conversion I've seen, to be fair it's an absolute credit to you. Well done, now go and enjoy it. Selfishly I want you to do another one 😂. See you down the road 😎👍
Wow, cheers for the feedback, that's really kind of you. Haha, I wont be doing another one anytime soon that's for sure - Thanks for watching the series mate. Keep an eye out for my Wainwright walks coming out now and again.👍
See you down the road...
Jon.
Really well done, to you. There's some really good ideas.
You may already do it as I haven't been through all your videos.. but I store extra bedding and warm clothing in my pillow cases.
I'm enjoying your videos and will watch more soon
@@siobhancalway2223 i like your style.... I'm already on it though cheers. (Spare sleeping bag in the pillowcase)
Thanks for your feedback and suggestions. It all helps the community out.
See you down the road....
JD
Amazing sir!! I'm campering also my Renault Traffic!! Thx for this video!
@@ironm88 Hey, thanks for your kind words. I'm really happy with it. I hope your van is serving you well.
All the best...
JD
A brilliant build
@@luckylimbo4816 thank you so much
Nice van. Well done.
Thanks a lot. Was hard work but worth it now i look back.
Good job lad👍
Thanks mate. It was a long slog.
You remind me so much of a friend 😂 its literally like ive already met you 🤣 madness . To the T aswell
@@Billyldn88 haha... Must have been a top bloke then im sure.
Cheers.
@@TheJDWayThey say everyone's got a double out there. I wish I could show you you'd probably drop in shock 😂😂😂
Very good indeed 👍
Thanks very much. All the best...
Jon
I love the way you did your van, showed my wife too! Why don't you copy some things from this? Oh no! Wish i hadn't shown you...😩
Ha thats briliant. If you can take anything from it please do.... And do it even better...
Thanks for your feedback, its great to hear back from folks who have watched. All the best with yours.
JD...
Brilliant, ever wish you had more headroom?
Cheers.... Nah not really yet to be honest. As a guy on my own I can get by with the basics so it's not bothered me. You learn how to put your pants on pretty quick. Haha...
Amazing job mate, so we’ll thought out. Where can I find the hinges/struts that hold out your folding table by the sliding door?
Hi mate, thanks very much.
'Folding shelf brackets' is what you need. I got mine from ebay.
Here's my video on that table - th-cam.com/video/mOPvQZAujMc/w-d-xo.html
JD....
Love it how's the reliability of the van thinking of buying one ?
@@shamilee5482 mines been all right so far but I've not drove loads of miles in it yet so don't take my word for it.... I've realised that the 'which van is best' topic is so varied that it almost doesn't matter anymore..... One person will tell you it's great, then the next will tell you it's the worst..... It goes round in circles...
Just look for the best you can that your happy with, well maintained and serviced.
Good luck and thanks....
JD
@TheJDWay thanks got to sell my property in July going to do van life on a permanent basis hopefully.
Thanks for the inspiration!
@@shamilee5482 oh wow your proper going for it then eh. Nice one. All the best to you. Youve got a bit of time to plan it out nicely.
Congratulation great
Thank you very much.
I've seen a few of those magnetic knife strips in camper van conversions. Surely they can't been safe in an accident?
Do you put the knives away when driving?
Camper looks good though, I think I'm going to go down the vivaro or traffic ( same thing I guess) route.
Nah i just keep them on there all the time to be honest... But you certainly could pop them in a draw i suppose. I reckon they would just fall on the floor in an accident.
Good luck with your project. Hope mine give you some some ideas.
JD
As per previous comments, your van is excellent and one of the best thought out I have seen.
I love the use of space in yours, and will definitely incorporate lots of your ideas in mine.
What size engine do you have and internal height for standing up etc. also what is the year for value etc brilliant video very helpful
Its the 1.6. Its 135cm from floor to cieling. 2014 > mk3
Thanks for watching.
i like the look of trafics there stealthy aswell but im worried my head will be constantly bouncing off the ceiling 😂 i dont no how good the automatics are aswell
Yeah its all compromises with these things. A low top is more stealthy and easier to park sometimes. High tops give you head room but might limit your parking sometimes.... Its all pros and cons in this game. But that makes for lots of variation among the community which is interesting I think.
Thanks for your comment mate.
Jon....
Did you forget to put the link for the magnets you use? I cant find it
I did put the screenshot up in the canopy video.
Its these here mate. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204451375924?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wxznigogrja&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=cP8V1KZiQ6-&var=505035714628&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
20mm x 3mm is what i used.
Cheers.
Aup pall were did you get your soap dispensers from please have you got a link
Ebay. Here is the link. They are brilliant. Thanks for watching.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374888191492?var=643989422158
Im looking to buy my first campervan in the next 6 months when i find one ,haven't got a clue which van to buy yet ,been looking at Renault traffic, vauxhall,Mercedes, transit, vw just dont know, il spend up £20000 on the right one ,have you got any hints or tips on what to buy ,your van looks great just the sort of thing i want ,thanks for this great vlog
Hi there mate. To be honest, no i havent got a clue which one is best thesedays. Someone left a comment on here just the other day slagging the trafics off. But as i told him it seems everyone has a different story and experience with vans. Somebody says x van is the worst with a tun of problems, then someone will say they love it and never had an issue for years. I personally come to the conclusion that whatever you buy, there will be people who think its a bad van..... So you might aswell pick whatever makes you feel good and go with it. Security wise... It seems that they can all be broken into in seconds if they really want to so thats another issue in itself.
So that's my take on it mate - maybe ask a mechanic to see if they know any better.
I chose mine because i dindt want a great big thing like a sprinter. Its all a matter of pros and cons in this game (size, headroom, easy parking)
Anyway all the best with it, youve got alot of thinking to do.
JD
I've always wondered why people choose transporter, trafic, transit, and vivaro over the L1H1 ducato or boxer, which are more space-convenient.
What units did you use for the kitchen ?
Hi, its all in here mate - episode 13
th-cam.com/video/dJbWcVPWCeg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UEbat57MYeynomL5
Hibwhere did you get your tiole please ty
Hi. the folding toilet is from amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/BLIKA-Upgraded-Portable-Capacity-Stainless/dp/B0B58CLL8R/ref=sr_1_26?sr=8-26
Thanks.
I run my diesel heater on heating oil runs a lot cleaner
@@neilstemp7137 thanks for sharing that mate. I know that the diesel heater topic is a big rabbit hole of varying opinions and methods to wade through.
Have you got a link for your door handles ?
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204541959817
There you go.....Thanks for watching.
@TheJDWay thank you. Van looks great. I'm going to nick some of your ideas 💡 👍
@@maxv77 Nick away...... No problem. All the best with it.👍
So organised . Your ocd is worse than mine 😂
Haha. Cheers. You've got to think about keeping things secure while driving. Everything is tight, locked and loaded when it needs to be.
I have a nice rattle free drive, so it's working well.
Unreliable as G/boxes, fuel pumps, back brakes, airflow meters and EGR's cause the "loss of power" syndrome. Front suspension bushes all go on them costing £1000's.
Thanks for your input mate. Which van would you say is the best contender then? It seems to me that no matter which van you talk about, someone will tell you its the worst van on the market. And then someone else will tell you that they havnt had any trouble in 200kmiles.
So personally, im tired of the which van is best debate coz it goes round in circles.
All the best to you, and thanks for watching.
JD
Mine is on 370000 km, still running very well. I've had a VW T5, but this one is a thousand percent better for me, maybe because I'm a mechanic and service and repair the van myself. What I love is the simplicity, I can be in the middle of nowhere and know that I'll never get stuck stuck. My friend also has a Primastar for the past 12 years. Maybe parts and service are too expensive in your country. Here in South Africa, I replaced my gearbox mount, it was 200 rands, thats less than 10 pounds, and free labor from me
@@bongsbeastie wow. Thanks for telling us your experience. All the best to you.
JD.
I love my Trafic, perfect for m
Me and My needs... and low consuming petrol.
@@daniellelaplace6455 Thanks for telling us. That's great.
All the best
JD