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Thanks to all of you for all of your advice and comments especially on the safety of the gas. I will defiantly make these changes to make things more safe as I defiantly don't want to be driving around in a moving bomb.
it will be a shot of a smouldering van smoke rising to the sky, thenthe camera moves forward to your trainers smouldering then as it moves closer in the distance you see the chinese diesel heater on the shelving behind light mysteriously blinks on and it finally starts up first time. Meanwhile scorched embers fall down and a calf cooked chicken fajijta falls to the ground, then wills ghostly voice is heard "bollocks".
Definitely?
Nice looking good been watching from the start... I think you will be going to France to be with you girlfriend... Nice Time to Chris in the van in Paris
I’m in complete agreement with all those comments re drop hole, and proper gas locker and such.
Just so you know propane and butane are heavier than air and so any escape of LPG will fall to the bottom of the gas locker hence the need to ventilate to outside.
One other thing you should not connect the rubber hose direct to the smooth pipe on the underside of the hob as there is nothing to stop the hose sling off over time. You can buy a purpose provided fitting that has a ridged or bulbous end the same as the connector on the regulator. Personally I would use a short piece of soft copper from the hob into the adjacent cupboard then use the high pressure rubber hose that you have to connect to the regulator.
Really the best way to make sure it’s done right is to get it done or at least checked by a gas certified engineer. Be mindful that your insurance company may not cover you if you don’t have it certified. Ask them !
Should raise the fridge up from the floor by adding a spacer sheet of timber so it’s sitting just below the top beam with small gap for flex, that way if you have a future water flood on the floor it’s not going to affect the bottom of the fridge
Could just place some plastic/rubber feet underneath so that any damp can air dry or be cleaned under with rags. Timber will rot and likely smell as it absorbs dirt and moisture.
My thoughts exactly, just raise it up on a couple of battens.
Try and put a U bend in the sink drain pipe otherwise you’ll get any odours from your “grey water” seeping up through the plug hole
Hey WIll, the build is coming along very well! Loving all the progress, and just seeing you up in spirits! ...now I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned it already, but I would strongly urge you to keep the LPG Gas bottle switched off at its bottle valve unless you are actually using it. Keep up the great work!
You should add a vent tube to the top of your waste water & fresh water tanks so that the water will flow in & out better. A quick fix for the counter problem would be to make or buy a cover that you can put over the stove & use it as a cutting board or additional food preparation space.
DISCONNECT THE GAS! Without a sealed gas cabinet, cutoff (for when driving), and drop out it's illegal, and depending on what European country you are off too you can face some pretty hefty fines. You can get pre done metal gas cabinets which would be easier, maybe mount that under the bed and connect through under where your seat is going between the bed and cupboard?
Other than that, it's looking sweeeet!
Still loven your build. But few suggestions. 1 move that propane tank to the very back. Build a box around it, and drill a hole so if you have a gas leak it will go out of the van. Propane gas is heavy so it goes downwards. 2nd get a carbon monoxide sensor installed so you don’t breath in fumes while sleeping. 4th of course run a longer hose to the tank, make sure its free from debris. 5th Move your cook top over. It’ll give your water underneath more room, and like you said makes washing dishes, or chopping food alot easier. Turn your fake drawer into a holder for your washing dish soap, toothbrush area, so you utilize every space. The drawer can bend down to open a tiny bit, place a small shelf in it like a V-shape.
Great idea with the fridge! Maybe add some over head shelves or cubby’s for more storage space for food, clothes, etc.
I would have put the hob side ways then you won't be reaching over a flame and you might just set fire to the curtains aswell and you gas fitting hope things don't go boom soapy water sprayed over the gas connection would be wise
Compete Van makeover. Really useful ideas. We'll done.
Bend a u bend into your sink waste pipe to stop the smell of the waste coming up. Also can you have gas inside the van like that, on boats they have to be outside the main cabin with drop out vents. Thanks for all your hard work man👍
You sealed in that hob so good luck getting it out! You’ll also need to cut and fit a gas vent in bottom of the cupboard your gas bottle is in as well as proper gas bottle straps, and a sticker for your van to show you carry gas. Also get it properly gas tested and fit a carbon monoxide detector
Absolutely correct. The Water containers also need top support from straps as they'll be heavy when full and the cupboard door/kiddy locks won't hold them in ...
@@Jester-Riddle yes, need to think of worst case scenario of an emergency stop, anything not strapped correctly will become a projectile.
@@MikeyRussell88 ... plus going around corners and roundabouts would see the child locks forced open and everything tumbling out ...
Thanks for the advice Glen, taking it all on board and will be making changes to make things safer
@@WillsWhereabouts and more importantly, legal :-)
A few tips,keep fridge packed with food,food should be chilled from start before going in fridge and the silver disc on top of door you can turn and shut door to vent fridge leaving a small gap when not using the fridge to stop it smelling,Olso get temperature down on fridge using mains hook up
Really like that you show your mistakes and how what seem like simple things can take ages. Makes us all feel a bit less useless so cheers.
"Winner, winner, chicken diner"......😂😂😂😂. Love the one liners.
I would put the fridge as high under the bed as possible. For you to be able to put a pan under to collect water when you defrost your fridge. Getting together nicely!
You need gas drop vents in the bottom of the kitchen cupboard and also then through the floor of the van too, so should you get a gas leak the escaped gas drops out of the bottom (it’s heavier than air)
He needs a gas locker as well, not a bungee cord :o. In an accident that thing will be a bomb flying around.
Get that gas bottle strapped in. The bungy cord and hook isn't safe if you have a crash.
@@AndrewBenbow quite. I felt I’d already been a bit too H&S on his vid, but flying gas bottles in accidents is a bit scary.
How would he do this? Is it a few drill holes in the base or an actual vent he has to buy? Good call either way.
@@dannyfree1120 You can buy drop out vents.
with the fake draw under the sink, you could make a mini draw that fits in that space to the side of the sink, could be useful for cutlery and small things like that
A shield to protect the glass from direct heat from cooking on that rear hob on cold nights
Building a van with no experience is probably the most stressful thing we've ever dealt with (given the time it takes). It's mistake after mistake, rarelyyyy getting something done without running into problems and multiple trips to the hardware store. You thing you know how much time a van project will take and you're almost always wrong... by a lot. That being said, it's literally so worth it. It's the best feeling when it's done (or done enough) and you're actually on the road doing your thing. Biggest takeaway for us was, "expect it, accept it, and move on."
You could do with putting a gas drop vent below your gas system, this way if you do have a gas leak, the gas will go out the bottom of the van instead of building up inside.
Not "could", you have to do that. I can't believe the van passed MOT with that gas installation.
@@vanman_bavaria MOT has nothing to do with Gas safety. MOT testers are not Gas safe engineers, they're not even allowed to remove a sticker to see what's underneath. Probably would invalidate his insurance though if he's insured it as a camper.
@@van-gabondramblinrose6398 can't be registered as a camper yet as he doesn't have "Motor caravan-style graphics on both sides of the vehicle" which is a requirement!
@@Ian-ks9fo You don't actually need to register as a camper, to insure as one. I've done it with mine. Probably won't be able to re-register as a 'motor varavan' anyway, with the current rules. Everything is coming back as 'Van with windows,' even the professionals.
@@van-gabondramblinrose6398 Well, I don't actually know the competences and rights of a MOT tester, but I'm absolutely sure that if a german TÜV guy would at least request that the gas bottle is disconnected from the stove. No gas drop, bottle not fixed, tube flexible (must be metal in Germany) and not clamped to the back. This installation is not safe.
Looks brilliant just catching up with some of your older videos- always a great watch. You’re great.
Glad you like them, thank you 🙏
Don't remove it Will.its part of the fridges insulation and protection.i.got the same fridge for my van and yes,they were hard to get hold of.great fridge though.good to see your amazing progress
Great learning curve. Not sure now you have fridge under bed whether your pull out table still exists. But if you’re getting a new worktop, as you said putting the gas hob further to the right. Why not have the worktop go as far as your bed thereby giving you a night stand at bedtime. You could put a stool underneath so you’re able to use as a table/bar to eat/drink too. Also keep in mind your hob atm is very close to the window, with a pot or frying pan on top the flames will lick beyond. Could be dangerous. Maybe turn the hob sideways. So the burners sit side by side giving you space behind. The longer worktop would make for a prep and/or drainer area between sink and hob with yet more space to the right of hob for dishing up and/or eating when on your own. I can’t wait to see your next travel video, making use of all your new space. Awesome stuff!
Think you’ll be happy as time goes on with your placement of the stove. The pans are closer to the sink if things get out of control, the splashing/popping of juices or oils while cooking will stay off your linens not being so close to your bed and the window to stove placement is perfect for ventilation. Trust your gut and first instinct 🤙🏼🤙🏼 excited to see the progress. Cheers!
Hi Will nice video mate but some serious safety issues you need to do immediately gas btle needs to ve fixed by law with a top and bottom band, also you need a bottom drop vent LPG is heavier than air and if you have a leak it will lie on the floor of the van , not good when you have a diesel heater mate , get these done before you travel for your safety, oh and youll need a LPG sticker to show you carry gas .
He’s already been travelling. This video is about 2 weeks old. He drove across Europe into Austria and is now back in England.
8:52 those are some moves you got there mate 😉
1 your gas is supposed to be in a sealed box with a drop out.
2 when you turn your gas on only turn the stopcock half a turn (reason being it's easier to turn off should you have a problem).
That said you've made a great improvement to the overall usability of the van
I've just commented pretty much the same. This isn't safe at all.
Really enjoying the videos. Just an idea. Mounting little camera's outside the van, hooked up to a monitor inside. Just so you can keep an eye out when parked up.
Hello for the gas side you need a drop vent and the gas bottle hast to be sealed from the living area, and strapped so it can't move, an external sticker in case of an accident so the services know you have gas on board. Would also have advised copper piping and a stainless tail to the gas bottle. And for insurance purposes checked and signed off by a qualified gas fitter.
Will - just to add to the chorus - that 'cupboard of death' really worries me. You have Gas, water and electricity all mingling without a care for safety. Also it is worth remembering that a fridge is actually a heat source (the compressor system that cools your fridge actually puts out heat at the back !) and it puts out most heat in warm weather. Do you want that under you bed where the diesel heater is and your batteries ? Please get someone with experience to check out you build for safety sake.
and when the compressor is running, you'll probably just get a buzzing under the bed all night. Fine for the girlfriend when the rabbit's out of batteries.... but otherwise... I'd have put the waste water and gas under the bed and the fridge handy for cooking with more room to swing it open. Then it might be easier to both arrange them safely, with venting, and also accessible from the rear.
you might want to get some kind of wipeable aluminium thing to put in front of the window because when you're cooking its going to spit grease all over your lovely windows and curtains! If you move it too far to the right of the countertop same goes for your bed!
Its always good to learn from your mistakes, so I guess we will see a lot of them in the future Will, which is why I love watching your excellent videos.
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Further to other comments re the gas installation, which I agree with ie metal cupboard, drop vent, secure strapping for the tank, improved pipe connections etc, given your impending trip which will likely mean you don’t have time to implement these changes, suggest you turn off the gas at the bottle when you are not using the hob, also add some more temp strapping to hold the tank in place.
Really enjoy your videos. Just couple of suggestions run the waste water outside. Also put gas bottle in a metal gas box with a hole also going outside (to let out gas if the bottle dose leak) Another tip the fridge you have can become one big freezer by pulling out freezer tray and turning up by holding your finger on the power button. Enjoy your trip.
One thing you could do to maximise storage space is with the shelf infront of the sink, make small compartments either side which go around the sink to store smaller items and not waste space.
I love that you covered up the holes on your jacket with duct tape 😂👍
Hi Will, Please get yourself a fire angel and a carbon monoxide detector, you might also want to invest in a fire extinguisher, I have two in my van, one at the front , the other in the back and are both 2kg powder, my gas is in a sealed vented box type cupboard, you may need a child lock on your fridge, which I had to do with mine, the fridge was ok until I put food inside lol, enjoy your trip, please take care Will , loving the vids ,stay safe x💖💖👍👍
Woohoo!! Mary's ready to roll!
One more comment (sorry) might be better if you switch the fridge hinge around, so the hinge is on the left rather than right, then you open the door the other way from the ‘bigger space’. Means taking it out again of course.
However, the Fridge is probably too close to the Heater, so maybe it needs moving to the right anyway ... ?
@@Jester-Riddle could box in the heater n line it with ally foil that would protect it from the garage ?
Good idea I’ll do some tests on this
Small over head cupboards about the sink area 👍🏻
I think you should get a proper spanner for the gas bottle regulator because that's the bit you unscrew every time the bottle runs out.
It's terrifying that you have an LPG bottle in the van like that mate. Extremely dangerous. Needs to be in a proper sealed box with a hole in the floor so any escaped gas can go down through that hole. What you did there would be illegal here in Australia, and cost you a nasty fine. Hope you have a good trip!!
add a loop/knot in the waste water pipe to prevent smells from coming out of the gray tank into the van.
Shouldn't your sink have been over the containers and the hob over the drawers? That way the hoses go straight down and the hob doesn't impede the drawer function?
Hob too close to Driver's Seat/Curtain and create a Fire Hazard ???
@@Jester-Riddle yeah the cabinets should be in reverse essentially…
Have you thought of doing a tip-out drawer below the sink? Hinge the drawer to open from the top, have it stop halfway, and then have a small tray that allows you to store sponges. (it's called a tip-out drawer in the states, not sure if it is the same in the UK).
Cool idea : )
Hola Will, the vlog does not freeze at all, over Instagram I saw the trip, it was a blast, keep going, Saludos from Chile 🇨🇱
Will, put 2 vertical boards inside kitchen cabinet attached to work top.
The drill holes through cabinet and board with the inside board with vertical slits. Release worktop then use grip bolts to attach worktop between side of cabinet and worktop
You can now level worktop just buy releasing and tightening side bolts.
Looking good! Just make sure you vent flooring where gas bottle is and it has got to go through van flooring. ✌👍
Great work mate. All coming together. Make sure your gas is safe! You can always test the regulator connection to the tank or the hose by putting some dishwashing liquid in water and wiping near the connections…..any bubbles and it is a sign of a leak. Enjoy your trip.
GREAT to see your build coming along , I am building similar but for 3 people ,tow adults & a teenager +dog lad sleeps across front his choice. Going to build long sliding draws under bed as will need storage for loads of stuff cloths x3 pans & stuff. I think your going to ski in France 🇫🇷 have BIG FUN ☮️❤️👍💥🎉🎉🎉🎉👍
Not sure if someone already commented but you need to move the outlet vent for your heater away from the fridge , apart from that its coming along nicely.
Under the sink where the draw is fixed, a slide out chopping surface like your table under the bed could be handy if there’s space
It's looking verry nice now with a kitchen,fridge and cooler+diesel heather for the colder nights !!!
Looking forward to see where you off too. Whenever you're coming to visit Holland there's a nature campground in Zeewolde.
That's close to Almere and about an hour from Amsterdam. I've seen video's on youtube from Dutch people
who where staying in there caravan or mini camper car on that campground.
Will I’m not the only person to say this. For safety reasons you need a proper gas locker with a special lining on the inside a proper gas bottle holder and not a bunngy cord and also in the corner on the floor of the gas locker a hole as a vent for any gas to drop out of the hole can be toped off with mesh to still allow any gas to drop out but to stop and bugs etc crawling into the van.
Grey water test comment - "It's going in!" Happy Days LOL Another great video - it's great you include things that don't go to plan. I always say the person who doesn't make a mistake never makes anything.
And what's important is how you correct a "mistake" which is really just a learning experience.
Looks really good. Is Italy or Austria on the itinerary? Mary looks good
For Will, it’s the whole world! And that’s what we want! And we want it now!
You are finding your stride here man. Really good content for the armature wanting to do it themselves and the stress and process they need to ho through.
I think you should extend your kitchen bench to go right up to the side of your bed ... will give you more area to prepare food, charge your phone or just put stuff.
Great advice on space saving kitchen goods to make the most of the tight space
Mate, you're going from strength to strength with this build. Absolutely loving the videos, can't wait to see it all fully finished.
Cheers
Ben
You can put the stove to the left over the drawers so you lose less space for the drawers, workbench in the middle then the sink on the right where you still do not use the entire height in the cabinet.
Just an idea.
Won't the heat/flame next to the driver's seat be a fire hazard ... ?
@@Jester-Riddle Hard to see how close the seat is from the video, but maybe you can move the drawers to the right?
I think Will has done really well in this video. Everything looks tasteful and fits nice and snug. I wouldn’t have known about the gas adaptor either.
A bit of preparation and planning will go a long way. it will save you time and money.
Once your Sink is the permanent one, I thoroughly recommend you use silicon sealant (anti-fungal) to provide a proper water seal. Anti-fungal will help to prevent mould. If the Worktop gets wet where it's been cut, , it will swell and create a load of issues ...
The advice in the video is really good and really helpful to first time campers
Looks great dude, I wouldn't move the hob,looks good in the middle and may be a bit close to the curtains with an open flame and food spitting on them
I would move the sink to the far side closest to the bed so you can use the top draw in the van and all your propain and water is not crossing over to the draw section
A hob! A fridge! Water! Amazeballs! I’m getting excited just looking at my phone! Stay safe and have fun on your trip
Love the Vans name Will ‘Mary’, is that because the Build Journey so far has been a bit of a ‘Mare’ 🤔. Steve IOW 😎
The Full Clean Water Container will need securing top and bottom as water is heavy ... 1,000Kg per cubic metre. The stick on child locks are unlikely to be strong enough to stop the water container moving around, especially if you go off-road ... and the cupboard door will likely break open.
(The Grey Water Tank and the Gas Cylinder should also be secured at the top, or they'll likely fall over also).
I have an all black clone in my International Semi State Side. Works extremely well
Looking good. Make sure your grey water tank is strapped down too.
Your van is looking so much better
Hi from Canada. You make me laugh, I truly enjoy your video's thank you.
The van is looking great 👍 Personally, I would have left the strip of wood across the front, and put one across the back. So the fridge is off the floor and also fills the gap at the top.
Apologies Will, stumbled across your channel a while ago and have been watching the videos but forgot to subscribe! Looking forward to seeing how you get on with your build. Nice to see a fellow British Urban camper - Cheers, Bob
Will, in France, regulation says that propane should only be used (and stored) outdoors. For indoor use, butane should be used instead. Not sure what the regulation is in the UK but might be worth double checking.
I would suggest installing some magnets into the draws that way you could get rid of the child locks and make it look flush
Btw , I love the silver lancia fulvia coupe at the back
It's looking good Will. I'm just behind you on my build, ready for spring. Where the euro tunnel is calling. 🎉 Have fun on the road.
Hi, loving the van build. Just a suggestion, rather than getting a new piece of wood to change the position of the hob, why not get a piece of wood and add it to the end as an extension, but put it on hinges so you can lower it down at the side when not needed.
Yes your gas connecter is a reverse thread 👍
Hay dude bring the fridge forward a bit , otherwise you’ll not be able to open the door properly once you’ve put on the cladding, also if you’ve some extra ply make a simple box around the back of the fridge otherwise any thing you have in the garage will bang into it every time you put on your brakes . Nice videos. ,spring will be here soon and we’ll all be able to enjoy our vans
Im not really into vans. Or van builds. Or solar power. But I fecking love your videos because your cool and funny. Seriously entertaining. You are also really helping future van builders from making mistakes through inexperience by showing how not to do it, then what you've learned and doing it better. You've also got loads of subs giving advice. Thanks mate keep them vids coming.
I love these videos. It's good that you're making 'mistakes' along the way, it's the best way to learn. As my Dad says 'the Man who never made a mistake, never made anything.'
And your dad made you! He must’ve done something right!
An alternative route is to educate yourself and plan properly, thus avoiding most basic mistakes ... Will still doesn't measure things before cutting, screwing and gluing ... repeatedly.
@@Jester-Riddle Sometimes when you're doing a job for the first time, you don't think things through logically, you just find a way to get it done.
I'm sure if Will was to get another van to convert, he'd do the entire job completely differently to the way he's gone about this one. In other words, he'd have learned through his mistakes on this build.
Thanks, I couldn’t have said it better myself
Very great idea to place a fridge under bed loved it 😎 even the kitchen looks so beautiful
Great updates. One idea: if you put the fridge on a pull out type shelf, you could put a cushion on top of it and use it as seating while you eat. Just a thought.
Hey Will, love watching ur van build, I have built my own off grid van and was the same as you as learn as u go build but would defo say gas is something u can’t install unsafely and u need 💯 enclosed gas safe locker for the bottle to be secured of any movement for accident purposes wether that’s and box cut into the van for outside access ( recommended ) or inside enclosed box it needs to be sealed and safety drop out vent through the bottom van chassis. Also carbon monoxide detector is a must and you can check all your joints with a water spray bottle filled with soapy water and spray over all joints ( if any gas leaks you will see bubbles appear )
Hope this helps you and stay safe with it all ✌🏻
Enjoyed the video and hope you have a great time on your trip, just a few issues with what you have done, the burner closest to the window with a pan on it will spread the flames d I think will heat your glass up and I don't think it's heat resistant.
If you blow your gas out and leave it turned on, will your unit automatically cut off the gas supply?
Your gas bottle should be in a box, which should have a drop out to the outside for any gas leaks.
Have a great time, stay safe and don't check for any gas leaks with a naked flame🤣🤣🤣
You could turn the top dummy drawer in front of the sink into a short drawer suitable for cutlery etc. very handy!
Or, if your skill base exceeds mine, you could create a U shaped drawer to also go round the sink for even more storage.
Fridge needs space around it for heat dissipation. Black stuff is insulation.
Great progress. Personally I’d leave the hob in the middle as if you knock a saucepan there it’ll just go to the worktop whereas on the end it could knock off over someone ? Just a thought. Safe journeys.
Same thought, especially as there is a sitting bench planned next to the end ...
Will I just wanted to say that I've been following your channel for a bit and I absolutely love every video that you put out. Like you, I also watch Mav, but I get something different from your content and I really enjoy it. I'm looking forward to some more stealth camps in the near future. Cheers!
Who is this Mav you speak of? Could you please post a link to the channel or the channel name? Thanks mate
I hope you will make a stop in Italy on your route. Safe travels. From Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
hey. looking good. coming along nicely. you may have been told this already. but you may need a vent for the gas bottle. i have seen a metal like case that the gas bottle fits into and below was a vent . in case the is a gas leak from the bottle.
take care be safe have fun.
I was always told "measure twice - cut once" stand back look and make your mind up what you want to do
The old adage "measure twice, cut once" comes to mind lol. Looking good 😉
Did he just say “I don’t eat salad”? Love your videos Will!
Echo a lot of the comments on here, love the videos and love the enthusiasm you show, and you make me laugh maybe unintentionally! (the good type)
Also it is called a left handed thread 😁keep up the good work mate 👍🏼
fantastic vids i lv it iam 65 but its my dream to do this for 2 or 3 years
Carful the flame on the hob doesn’t get blown out if the window is open, LPG is heavier than air so falls ground level making it difficult to detect a leak immediately unlike normal Gas
He's fitted a proper cook top so it should have the safety valves just like a house gas hob does.
@@AndrewBenbow some of these hobs are still arriving for sale from China without any cut off flame detectors , never seen close enough to know if Wills hob has it fitted ( I sure hope so )
@@uptowndisco2 He's got a Thetford 922 there (he bought a kit from Jackson Leisure)