HI Rob, just a little bit of advice when you lay the vinyl floor, use a hook blade in your stanley knife, you'll have much more control than with a straight blade. Also, make sure you have the lines in the vinyl perfectly lined up with the side cabinets, because with the long narrow walkway, if its a fraction out, it won't look good! (ex-carpet/vinyl fitter).
The reason tens of thousands of us love you channel and videos, is because of your honesty, you could have easily cut out the section when Chris found the awning mechanism was user error. Which was hilarious. 😂🤣And your videos have such diverse elements and different, which is so unique. the vinyl flooring colour is spot on, and it will make the camper look much longer owing to the way the timber plank pattern is laid, perfect Rob keep them coming.
Great video lads. But I disagree with the comments about the awning mistake. How is that a mistake. A mistake is when you have the knowledge but fail to apply it. We're always learning. Keep them video's coming boys.
Well I would have done the same with the awning so don't be too embarrassed Rob. The floor covering is spot on with the colour. I know I suggested carpet tiles but I think you made the right choice thinking about how much footfall there will be. Well done to Chris on sorting that lock, everything is now secure. There wasn't too much waffle Rob, you were thinking out loud mate. 😁 Thanks Rob and Chris for another installment on the motor home it was enjoyable.👍👍
Don't be embarrassed, Rob. Every day is a school day. Went to buy a series Land Rover years ago. I put it in 4wd to make sure it was all working, but it just didn't feel like it was in.I got out, looked underneath - no, everything was looking OK. But it was definitely NOT in 4wd. Got out and stared at the front wheels, wracking my brains as to what the problem could be. Then, I turned to the seller and said, "it's not working in 4wd, do you know what the problem might be ?" (thinking the front half-shafts may have been removed.) "The Free-wheel hubs aren't locked" came the reply. The best part being that the free-wheel hubs were one of the first things I'd mentioned before the test drive and I'd been "educating" him on Land Rovers as this was the first one he had and said he basically knew nothing about them, bought this one on a whim and hated how agricultural it was which was why it was for sale !!!
Many years ago at the age of 49 I was facing redundancy but if I managed to reach 50 with the company , I could also retire on a generous NON contributory final salary pension. The catch was the temporary job I was offered was on the other side of the country. I couldn't afford to rent a house so I bought an old 5 berth Abbey Lancaster caravan. I found a site that would allow me stay for a full year at very reasonable rates. The interior was tatty so I did a refurbishment to make into a comfortable 1 berth. Whilst on holiday we visited a boot sale and found a huge stack of heavy duty material in perfect colours for the van. The material was originally curtains in a large restaurant and was faded in parts. It cost us a whole £10.00. My wife was an excellent seamstress and made new curtains, pelmets, seat covers, tie backs and even 2 duvet covers with loads left over. The best £10.00 we ever spent.
Fascinating. Admire your transparency and 'can do' attitude. Some years back with my Father in law's help, we did up a tired (& damp / rotten) old ABI. Our local caravan dealer in Cheadle was really helpful for locks, replacement a handbasin, a roof light (we lost that on the M62!) & a spare wheel. Biggest transformation ever was the self adhesive strip set we got from them to hide the damaged front panel. Thank you NW Caravans.
Rob cut out the Lino with a Stanley knife around the locker bases and bed boxes on the outside etc . Then use that as a template to cut the new Lino but add a couple of centimetres to make it bigger all round and tuck it under the bed boxes and wardrobe etc. You should be able to undo the screws holding the furniture to the floor and push it under. It doesn’t matter about the different Lino’s as you won’t see the inside the bases anyway. Plus they are a similar colour .
Well I mega enjoyed this, and this is the 2nd time viewing it. You are turning it from a Cinderella into a Princess. What with your buying skills and Chris expertise your doing great. I think this one is going to be better than the first one you sold at Co Part. With your attention to detail. Just to say at our caravan we have Fly Blinds on all windows and door. Also aluminium looking pull down blinds . The Mosquito 🦟 blinds keep the direct sun out. Also we have tied back curtains which we don’t use, just for decorative purposes. We also put a nice matching flooring down and it transformed it. But we still need the runner we bought from Aldi. We put a bathroom type vinyl flooring in the shower room. And it’s just made it so much nicer. Did you mention the Cassette I can’t remember. It’s going to look a spanker by the time you have finished . I would just put the fly screen up at the back window until you can replace it, or mend it . And the awning working is just the icing on the cake. You have done well lads .
The flooring is not necessarily my choice of colour but it is most definitely a good choice for that van! A good buy I think. As for the washroom door, that damage most likely comes from the steam when it is used as a shower. I would suggest to glue a suitably coloured splashback board to the back of it, which will also help to tidy up the back side of it and help to strengthen it a little. I knew about the awning and was shouting "pull it down" at the screen repetitively, but it was all good as it gave me a good chuckle as Chris informed you that it was 'user error'. Naturally, I made the same mistake until I was told how to use it, so you are not the first and won't be the last to do this! Anyway, it needed greasing so all's well that ends well!
Getting on nicely, flooring will be spot on. On the door where you have put the bracket on the back you should try some miter adhesive to keep the joint closed, will work a treat, only about £7 from screwfix
I hate this type of motorhome with a passion and simply refuse to pass any comment at all on the average type of person who owns them however, I loved this video do you know why though? It was honest, one of the best things about your content for me is its honesty, none of this million retakes to make sure the light is just right, none of the nonsense, honest content and this one was simply following you "pottering" around for this project, really enjoyable chaps thanks.
Hi Rob to clean the gel coat and sides I have used Owatrol Gelcoat surface restorer and gel coat restorer. It also cleans the rest of the Motorhome Neil
Rob you don't have to remove the bench seats to lay the flooring, if you can cut the original around the edges and remove it intact you should be able to use the old flooring as a template to cut the new, then just glue it in place, if you want some help just shout, I'm only in Chatham
I love those embarrassing moments Rob. What a genuine channel. Where else would you see that. Rob and Chris keeping it real. With typical good humour. Another great video thanks.
Save yourself the hassle of taking them bases out and vinyl up to them and put a bead of silicon around the edges. Will help keep it watertight when cleaning and save you alot of potential agro. Also of you are trying to modernise it a little look for some LED lighting to replace them crap old tube lights inside. Better for power consumption too.
Really enjoying this series of videos on the camper and since covid it's amazing the amount of people who have gone off and bought one. Love your enthusiasm Rob on this one could see you keeping it.
A camper van with pink seats...I absolutely love it..my idea of heaven..The flooring choice is perfect. I would have chosen that myself too..Elegant and stylish are the two words you are looking for..
Getting there chaps. The misses just dyed our caravan curtains in the washing machine. from a green to light grey. Looks alot more modern and wasn't much more than £20 for the dye and 2 spins in the machine. 👌
Maybe like a lot of people I was shouting “pull on it” when you were trying to open the awning 😂😂😂 rather than an electric motor for the awning ,maybe Chris could fashion a hook that will fit in a battery drill, that would speed up the process no end. Really enjoying this project Rob, whilst dreaming of owning it myself 👍👍👍
As a builder you gentlemen are spot on about waiting for everything to be done before you finish the floor. Great choice on the flooring. Vertical and horizontal do not apply to flooring LOL port starboard fore aft bow stern maybe. Remote electric motors for the awning are available. Fiama are top of the line. Thanks for sharing
The floor covering is spot on Rob, Im after buying a campervan around less than 5 metres in length that is 2016 onwards..................would love you two to do more campervan refits in the future - very enjoyable and interesting video guys!
Hi Rob, if you go on Ebay you can pick up new LPG gas stickers for a few pounds. Remove old, fit the new ones and they will freshen up that door no end once the tape residue has gone.
Really enjoying these video`s, The bathroom door would have been right up my street to fix ,ex cabinet maker .......Just had a Suntor 2.8 ltr out for 2 weeks ,our first time in a motor home and we fell in love with it . we covered 1500 miles touring Scotland and the North ......Keep up the good work,,
Like the 'plank' look of the soft vinyl flooring!! A quick tip from when we removed vinyl tiles from a concrete floor in our kitchen, that glue is a b*tch - instead of coming up in strips, it was breaking into pieces. I laughed when the wife said to run a medium to hot iron over it first, but that did the trick by softening the glue first so that they did come up in strips. I used a 6" heavy duty scraper ( Screwfix item 87299 ) which worked a treat. Good luck and great job so far.
good luck with the flooring, to do it properly you'll have to take all the units out, in the factory the flooring goes down before anything else is fitted. great content again
That was not a mistake, that was an awning drive, grease and service. The flooring was a good choice, the lines will enhance the feeling of space, the style is right on trend and the colour is perfect, with no risk of a clash. There is a host of little 'bitty' issues, none are huge, but they all take time, five minutes here, two hours searching there, but mean another step along the progress chart. It is a sound idea to get the inside cleaned out before you put the great new stuff in place. Keep on carrying on, and get it right up to standard before you pass it on.
I love this channel. I think both Rob and Chris are very funny (awning user error) and they clearly have a great relationship. And three times a week is a treat 👏
Grt video Rob.Rob iv fitted a few floors in caravans ,your probably find it won't be stuck down just some big staples underr the furniture near the edges holding it down...Good luck & look forward to the next video 👍
Rob If I remember rightly they are rough cast it does look okay from what you shown I work on those locks it's a vcam zadi lock you can get replacement inner barrel but they pain in the behind to change Window you can get a new one remade there are companies that do this or if there any caravan breakers near you
With the Bathroom door I would have removed it from the van and then stripped the door back to its component parts to then re glue it, as the joints are probably quite weak, and made new bits of trim to hold the panel in place. If you are screwing into wood near the edge you need to pilot drill it to stop it from splitting. You should be able to get most door lock components, it is just trying to find the right ones that is a bugger. I have had to do similar with my own Motorhomes, Found out recently that the front indicator units are the same as a mk2 Golf. Sadly I could find Clear ones that were not same thing like £80 from the States. Shame but the ones I fitted as I keep having the bulbs come loose as they only had effectively one screw holding them in and they'd vibrate loose.
Hello Chris & Rob, so enjoyed the motorhome video, and I did chuckel when Chris said it was "the operator" at fault with the wind out gearing for the awning - ha-ha!! Yes, the flooring is just right too! This is going to be a great vehical for someone - thats if it goes up for sale, or kept on site for your family?? best wishes from Lincolnshire.
Rob and Chris yes it's back loving these videos on the camper I would done the same with that awning never mind it's coming together nicely now looking forward to more on this camper
Oleary motor homes have the lock etc. The motor homes come with rugs sets...I used to work for swift made Russell lane cottingham.....also caravan surplus
Yet again another great video on the camper van, perfect colour choice for the floor, agree with the comment when you lay it because of the plank effect lines,but like everything it will be ‘perfect’. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Think you nailed to flooring Rob imo, classic with the awning laughed my socks off ha ha Chris’s face was a picture bless him, can’t wait to see we’re this goes crack on.
Nothing is ever wasted. You know know more about the awning gearbox, and have a newly cleaned and greased up box that will last for years. I’ve learned something too. As I do in your videos… a Lot!
Hi Gents, just catching up! A company called CAK Tanks supplies all kinds of fittings for caravans and campervans. The latest for floor coverings are shaped and edge bound loose fit carpets which can be velcro onto floor vinyl.. keep up the great work, I am always tinkering and figuring our how stuff can be sorted!!
I enjoyed watching the transformation, don't worry about the awning either because its an easy mistake to make. The new vinyl is a good replacement and being cushioned it will feel warmer underfoot. Does the rear window have to open? Could you get a replacement that doesnt open and just have the side windows as opening? I am looking forward to the next instalment.
Camping International is good for the standard stuff but not brilliant for those odd bits and pieces. Give Songhurst Caravans in West Malling a try for unusual bits as they are one of those old school places that seems to have random stuff on the shelf and if not, they probably know where you can get one.
Great content as always lads,don’t want to burst your bubble but it’s like a caravan with a engine,but with a motor home you have to get a habitation check for damp if you are going to sell it on unless you are going to sell to trade or for spares or repairs as the buyer has 6 months protection just be careful especially with the roof,walls & the floor,get it serviced inside & structurally just don’t want you to get caught out as it’s not like a car thanks for the brilliant contact again
Rob you should have pre drilled the holes in the bits of wood holding the door panel in, it then would not have split,,, loving the vids ,, keep them coming.
Rob you ought to fit a second outside door lock the same as the the top right one and fit it between the 2 vents as someone could use a crowbar to prise the bottom of the door and get in. Or even better fit one at the very bottom of the door if you can fit it there.
I may have done half and half for the flooring. Carpet up to the kitchen and then laminate from kitchen to the front cab. Can’t be carpet under the feet near the sofa/beds.
It's such a great feeling when you can fix something yourself. And the amount of little businesses out there in the back streets that can fix things for you is unreal. You don't always need to replace something.
Brilliant video really interesting I'm not surprised you left that little error in on the awning, just shows everybody how honest you guys are. I think your names on this Rob🤣🤣🤔
Glad you asked Clare's advice, the flooring you chose in the end is spot on. Don't worry about the awning Rob, how many times do we get into an unfamiliar car and go fumbling about for reverse? 😂
I'm afraid I would just cut the vinyl to fit the centre aisle and sod under the seats, but I know you guys are perfectionists and if that's the way you want to go , then good on you.
Hi Rob , have you checked the chassis and engine numbers match the V5, it’s just that it looks to me that the vehicle may have been stolen at some point with all the broken locks, and I would also say that it has been used by travellers with all the plastic covered upholstery. Also there are discrepancies on the VOSA MOT history compared to the car vertical check.
Yes I'm so glad you took my previous comment on board and went with wood effect vinyl it's gonna look so much better and stay clean with it basically being a kitchen and wet area
Rob, Have you checked for a switch in the habitation area for the radio, ours has the switch there so you can turn it off when you go to bed. Best of luck
What is covering the wheel arches? it looks like carpet. Was there carpet in there originally and then was replaced with the vinyl flooring that you are going to replace again. I think your choice of colour for the floor will look good. Bit of luck finding a precut roll. Good job both!
Taking shape guys 👍 i did a van camper conversion last year and loved every minute of doing it. Identical floor as you bought! It’s the small jobs that take up the most time. Loving this one 👍
Your doing a perfect job Rob & Chris, repairing and completing all the broken and mailfunctioning parts.. the new flooring will make it look much better. It will be perfect when you are done ! Take it on a well deserved vacation?👍😎
Rob, Chris, The motor home is coming along nicely, Chris saves the day with the awning and plus at least it got fresh grease. Rob the flooring is a good colour match, nice find for the price. All these small jobs will make a big difference when you get done.
Flooring is perfect. Pity only the strip in the middle is ever going to be seen! One of your best projects at the moment. Definately worth getting this absolutely spot on. Big profit potential. 👍👍
No need for an electric motor on the awning Rob. The winder arm fits into an 18v rattle gun perfectly. We do it all the time on the Fiamma on our race truck👍
Great choice on the vinyl for the floor, The motorhome is already looking super good as it is, Do you guys think those outside vents could do with taking off and maybe spray painting back white? they're looking a bit yellow letting the look down :)
Another little project coming to fruition. Diamond Chris rides to the rescue once more.It will be a cracker when completed. Great choice of flooring ,Looking forward to the next video.Keep The Faith .👍🇬🇧London Paul.
Nice camper, Rob! I would rip out the old flooring before laying the new one. The old flooring is coming loose and it will ruin the job for you. If it is moist underneath you need to dry it out first. Check for water leaks. I've been there, done that.
Carpeting is going to be a bugger to keep clean - Hardwood flooring that matches the cabinets will be so much easier to take care of. A quick sweep or damp mop to remove dirt or mud,
Rob, the way you talk through things with us is so genuine like you are chatting away to a mate. It’s brilliant!
Completely agree with this but does anybody think that Chris sometimes sounds like Rodney Trotter? (I don't mean dopey, just sounds similar to him)
That's what I like about this channel; you're not afraid to own up to silly mistakes like that! That makes your channel more genuine.
Not really a silly mistake. Not knowing how to work something is not a mistake really. Anyway love the video
HI Rob, just a little bit of advice when you lay the vinyl floor, use a hook blade in your stanley knife, you'll have much
more control than with a straight blade. Also, make sure you have the lines in the vinyl perfectly lined up with the
side cabinets, because with the long narrow walkway, if its a fraction out, it won't look good! (ex-carpet/vinyl fitter).
The reason tens of thousands of us love you channel and videos, is because of your honesty, you could have easily cut out the section when Chris found the awning mechanism was user error. Which was hilarious. 😂🤣And your videos have such diverse elements and different, which is so unique. the vinyl flooring colour is spot on, and it will make the camper look much longer owing to the way the timber plank pattern is laid, perfect Rob keep them coming.
Great video lads. But I disagree with the comments about the awning mistake. How is that a mistake. A mistake is when you have the knowledge but fail to apply it. We're always learning. Keep them video's coming boys.
Well I would have done the same with the awning so don't be too embarrassed Rob. The floor covering is spot on with the colour. I know I suggested carpet tiles but I think you made the right choice thinking about how much footfall there will be. Well done to Chris on sorting that lock, everything is now secure. There wasn't too much waffle Rob, you were thinking out loud mate. 😁 Thanks Rob and Chris for another installment on the motor home it was enjoyable.👍👍
Don't be embarrassed, Rob. Every day is a school day.
Went to buy a series Land Rover years ago. I put it in 4wd to make sure it was all working, but it just didn't feel like it was in.I got out, looked underneath - no, everything was looking OK. But it was definitely NOT in 4wd. Got out and stared at the front wheels, wracking my brains as to what the problem could be. Then, I turned to the seller and said, "it's not working in 4wd, do you know what the problem might be ?" (thinking the front half-shafts may have been removed.) "The Free-wheel hubs aren't locked" came the reply. The best part being that the free-wheel hubs were one of the first things I'd mentioned before the test drive and I'd been "educating" him on Land Rovers as this was the first one he had and said he basically knew nothing about them, bought this one on a whim and hated how agricultural it was which was why it was for sale !!!
Many years ago at the age of 49 I was facing redundancy but if I managed to reach 50 with the company , I could also retire on a generous NON contributory final salary pension. The catch was the temporary job I was offered was on the other side of the country. I couldn't afford to rent a house so I bought an old 5 berth Abbey Lancaster caravan. I found a site that would allow me stay for a full year at very reasonable rates. The interior was tatty so I did a refurbishment to make into a comfortable 1 berth. Whilst on holiday we visited a boot sale and found a huge stack of heavy duty material in perfect colours for the van. The material was originally curtains in a large restaurant and was faded in parts. It cost us a whole £10.00. My wife was an excellent seamstress and made new curtains, pelmets, seat covers, tie backs and even 2 duvet covers with loads left over. The best £10.00 we ever spent.
I think your flooring choice matches what’s in there already, while updating the look of the floor. Well done, Rob.
Fascinating. Admire your transparency and 'can do' attitude. Some years back with my Father in law's help, we did up a tired (& damp / rotten) old ABI. Our local caravan dealer in Cheadle was really helpful for locks, replacement a handbasin, a roof light (we lost that on the M62!) & a spare wheel. Biggest transformation ever was the self adhesive strip set we got from them to hide the damaged front panel. Thank you NW Caravans.
I'm with you on that Rob, wouldn't have known about that awning gearbox, who knew you had to pull them down to engage
This video shows how important being good at the buying side of the job is. Great team you lads 🤘😎🤘🇬🇧
Rob cut out the Lino with a Stanley knife around the locker bases and bed boxes on the outside etc .
Then use that as a template to cut the new Lino but add a couple of centimetres to make it bigger all round and tuck it under the bed boxes and wardrobe etc.
You should be able to undo the screws holding the furniture to the floor and push it under.
It doesn’t matter about the different Lino’s as you won’t see the inside the bases anyway. Plus they are a similar colour .
You are going the extra mile with this one Rob . Have you told Chris you want to keep it yet ?!
Yep, Lambo's up for sale, keeping the motorhome! 🤣
Well I mega enjoyed this, and this is the 2nd time viewing it. You are turning it from a Cinderella into a Princess. What with your buying skills and Chris expertise your doing great. I think this one is going to be better than the first one you sold at Co Part. With your attention to detail. Just to say at our caravan we have Fly Blinds on all windows and door. Also aluminium looking pull down blinds . The Mosquito 🦟 blinds keep the direct sun out. Also we have tied back curtains which we don’t use, just for decorative purposes. We also put a nice matching flooring down and it transformed it. But we still need the runner we bought from Aldi. We put a bathroom type vinyl flooring in the shower room. And it’s just made it so much nicer. Did you mention the Cassette I can’t remember. It’s going to look a spanker by the time you have finished . I would just put the fly screen up at the back window until you can replace it, or mend it . And the awning working is just the icing on the cake. You have done well lads .
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I never tire of watching any of your videos no matter how long , this really is going to make a cracking camper when it's finished.
The flooring is not necessarily my choice of colour but it is most definitely a good choice for that van! A good buy I think. As for the washroom door, that damage most likely comes from the steam when it is used as a shower. I would suggest to glue a suitably coloured splashback board to the back of it, which will also help to tidy up the back side of it and help to strengthen it a little. I knew about the awning and was shouting "pull it down" at the screen repetitively, but it was all good as it gave me a good chuckle as Chris informed you that it was 'user error'. Naturally, I made the same mistake until I was told how to use it, so you are not the first and won't be the last to do this! Anyway, it needed greasing so all's well that ends well!
Getting on nicely, flooring will be spot on. On the door where you have put the bracket on the back you should try some miter adhesive to keep the joint closed, will work a treat, only about £7 from screwfix
I hate this type of motorhome with a passion and simply refuse to pass any comment at all on the average type of person who owns them however, I loved this video do you know why though? It was honest, one of the best things about your content for me is its honesty, none of this million retakes to make sure the light is just right, none of the nonsense, honest content and this one was simply following you "pottering" around for this project, really enjoyable chaps thanks.
Absolutely love watching your motor home videos. The floor will look fabulous.
Hi Rob to clean the gel coat and sides I have used Owatrol Gelcoat surface restorer and gel coat restorer. It also cleans the rest of the Motorhome Neil
Rob you don't have to remove the bench seats to lay the flooring, if you can cut the original around the edges and remove it intact you should be able to use the old flooring as a template to cut the new, then just glue it in place, if you want some help just shout, I'm only in Chatham
The smile on Chrises face when he explained “it’s the operator “ just great.
Keeping that awning mixup in the video is another reason I love your channel, you show the good and the bad👍🏻
I love those embarrassing moments Rob. What a genuine channel. Where else would you see that. Rob and Chris keeping it real. With typical good humour. Another great video thanks.
You could have not included your error with the awning canopy - good on you for including it, it shows you are very confident on what you are doing.
We’re all human and make mistakes if we edited it all out that to us would make us fibbers 👌👍
Save yourself the hassle of taking them bases out and vinyl up to them and put a bead of silicon around the edges. Will help keep it watertight when cleaning and save you alot of potential agro.
Also of you are trying to modernise it a little look for some LED lighting to replace them crap old tube lights inside. Better for power consumption too.
Loads of little jobs but what a van! That's going to be a lovely van. Love it!
Really enjoying this series of videos on the camper and since covid it's amazing the amount of people who have gone off and bought one. Love your enthusiasm Rob on this one could see you keeping it.
the flooring is perfect. great video
A camper van with pink seats...I absolutely love it..my idea of heaven..The flooring choice is perfect. I would have chosen that myself too..Elegant and stylish are the two words you are looking for..
Getting there chaps. The misses just dyed our caravan curtains in the washing machine. from a green to light grey. Looks alot more modern and wasn't much more than £20 for the dye and 2 spins in the machine. 👌
Maybe like a lot of people I was shouting “pull on it” when you were trying to open the awning 😂😂😂 rather than an electric motor for the awning ,maybe Chris could fashion a hook that will fit in a battery drill, that would speed up the process no end. Really enjoying this project Rob, whilst dreaming of owning it myself 👍👍👍
Your videos are excellent!! This is such a good series. Really enjoyed the last campervan you did and this one just as good!!👍🏻
I think it’s better tbh
As a builder you gentlemen are spot on about waiting for everything to be done before you finish the floor. Great choice on the flooring. Vertical and horizontal do not apply to flooring LOL port starboard fore aft bow stern maybe. Remote electric motors for the awning are available. Fiama are top of the line. Thanks for sharing
The floor covering is spot on Rob, Im after buying a campervan around less than 5 metres in length that is 2016 onwards..................would love you two to do more campervan refits in the future - very enjoyable and interesting video guys!
Hi Rob, if you go on Ebay you can pick up new LPG gas stickers for a few pounds. Remove old, fit the new ones and they will freshen up that door no end once the tape residue has gone.
Really enjoying these video`s, The bathroom door would have been right up my street to fix ,ex cabinet maker .......Just had a Suntor 2.8 ltr out for 2 weeks ,our first time in a motor home and we fell in love with it . we covered 1500 miles touring Scotland and the North ......Keep up the good work,,
I have recently replaced my vinyl in the caravan with composite clipboard flooring, in my opinion so much better than vinyl.
Like the 'plank' look of the soft vinyl flooring!! A quick tip from when we removed vinyl tiles from a concrete floor in our kitchen, that glue is a b*tch - instead of coming up in strips, it was breaking into pieces. I laughed when the wife said to run a medium to hot iron over it first, but that did the trick by softening the glue first so that they did come up in strips. I used a 6" heavy duty scraper ( Screwfix item 87299 ) which worked a treat. Good luck and great job so far.
The cushion floor will make the van look bigger because of the pattern good choice, it's looking good 👍
Quick tip to get glue in that door gap put wood glue one side and a vacuum the other and suck the glue through it works great on cracks
good luck with the flooring, to do it properly you'll have to take all the units out, in the factory the flooring goes down before anything else is fitted. great content again
When putting the awning out
You wind it right out then back a quarter turn ,
Or until it’s taught
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That was not a mistake, that was an awning drive, grease and service. The flooring was a good choice, the lines will enhance the feeling of space, the style is right on trend and the colour is perfect, with no risk of a clash. There is a host of little 'bitty' issues, none are huge, but they all take time, five minutes here, two hours searching there, but mean another step along the progress chart. It is a sound idea to get the inside cleaned out before you put the great new stuff in place. Keep on carrying on, and get it right up to standard before you pass it on.
Can use a small drill attachment to wind out the awning Lot easier/quicker
I would change the cushions to more neutral colour and a bit more modern and paint the wood .
I love this channel. I think both Rob and Chris are very funny (awning user error) and they clearly have a great relationship. And three times a week is a treat 👏
The door lock barrels are available on ebay from Emka uk. I have a swift royale 590 and have replaced the barrel.
Grt video Rob.Rob iv fitted a few floors in caravans ,your probably find it won't be stuck down just some big staples underr the furniture near the edges holding it down...Good luck & look forward to the next video 👍
Good job , Use quick steel putty to extend the metal arm on the lock quick and permanent fix , I swear by it on little small fixes like that.
Rob If I remember rightly they are rough cast it does look okay from what you shown I work on those locks it's a vcam zadi lock you can get replacement inner barrel but they pain in the behind to change
Window you can get a new one remade there are companies that do this or if there any caravan breakers near you
Locker West Alloy WD Long Replacement Door Gas Locker Lock Caravan Motorhome just use the back peace
With the Bathroom door I would have removed it from the van and then stripped the door back to its component parts to then re glue it, as the joints are probably quite weak, and made new bits of trim to hold the panel in place. If you are screwing into wood near the edge you need to pilot drill it to stop it from splitting. You should be able to get most door lock components, it is just trying to find the right ones that is a bugger. I have had to do similar with my own Motorhomes, Found out recently that the front indicator units are the same as a mk2 Golf. Sadly I could find Clear ones that were not same thing like £80 from the States. Shame but the ones I fitted as I keep having the bulbs come loose as they only had effectively one screw holding them in and they'd vibrate loose.
Hello Chris & Rob, so enjoyed the motorhome video, and I did chuckel when Chris said it was "the operator" at fault with the wind out gearing for the awning - ha-ha!! Yes, the flooring is just right too! This is going to be a great vehical for someone - thats if it goes up for sale, or kept on site for your family?? best wishes from Lincolnshire.
Rob and Chris yes it's back loving these videos on the camper I would done the same with that awning never mind it's coming together nicely now looking forward to more on this camper
Oleary motor homes have the lock etc. The motor homes come with rugs sets...I used to work for swift made Russell lane cottingham.....also caravan surplus
Lay out the vinyl in the sun to soften before cutting and laying.
Yet again another great video on the camper van, perfect colour choice for the floor, agree with the comment when you lay it because of the plank effect lines,but like everything it will be ‘perfect’. 👍👍👍👍👍👍
By far my favourite projects to watch on your channel lads
You can get the brass push knobs for the toilet and wardrobe doors off ebay if they are worn.
Think you nailed to flooring Rob imo, classic with the awning laughed my socks off ha ha Chris’s face was a picture bless him, can’t wait to see we’re this goes crack on.
Nothing is ever wasted. You know know more about the awning gearbox, and have a newly cleaned and greased up box that will last for years. I’ve learned something too. As I do in your videos… a Lot!
Hi Gents, just catching up! A company called CAK Tanks supplies all kinds of fittings for caravans and campervans.
The latest for floor coverings are shaped and edge bound loose fit carpets which can be velcro onto floor vinyl.. keep up the great work, I am always tinkering and figuring our how stuff can be sorted!!
I enjoyed watching the transformation, don't worry about the awning either because its an easy mistake to make. The new vinyl is a good replacement and being cushioned it will feel warmer underfoot.
Does the rear window have to open? Could you get a replacement that doesnt open and just have the side windows as opening?
I am looking forward to the next instalment.
Camping International is good for the standard stuff but not brilliant for those odd bits and pieces. Give Songhurst Caravans in West Malling a try for unusual bits as they are one of those old school places that seems to have random stuff on the shelf and if not, they probably know where you can get one.
Great content as always lads,don’t want to burst your bubble but it’s like a caravan with a engine,but with a motor home you have to get a habitation check for damp if you are going to sell it on unless you are going to sell to trade or for spares or repairs as the buyer has 6 months protection just be careful especially with the roof,walls & the floor,get it serviced inside & structurally just don’t want you to get caught out as it’s not like a car thanks for the brilliant contact again
Quite nice...
There and Back Again!
Wouldn't have it any other way...
Much Thanks Fellas!
Flooring will look fresh without clashing, good choice. Gonna be a nice van when all the snagging has been done.
Rob you should have pre drilled the holes in the bits of wood holding the door panel in, it then would not have split,,, loving the vids ,, keep them coming.
Good choice on the flooring!!
Rob you ought to fit a second outside door lock the same as the the top right one and fit it between the 2 vents as someone could use a crowbar to prise the bottom of the door and get in.
Or even better fit one at the very bottom of the door if you can fit it there.
Yes you can’t be too careful .
I may have done half and half for the flooring. Carpet up to the kitchen and then laminate from kitchen to the front cab. Can’t be carpet under the feet near the sofa/beds.
Flooring looks great 👍
You can you get window made for it sending your old one off to company in Huddersfield
It's such a great feeling when you can fix something yourself. And the amount of little businesses out there in the back streets that can fix things for you is unreal. You don't always need to replace something.
Wow, not a part left unrepaired even if it's working fine lol gets me oil on them doors, what a lovely vehicle, keep up the great work Rob and Chris.
Brilliant video really interesting I'm not surprised you left that little error in on the awning, just shows everybody how honest you guys are. I think your names on this Rob🤣🤣🤔
Glad you asked Clare's advice, the flooring you chose in the end is spot on. Don't worry about the awning Rob, how many times do we get into an unfamiliar car and go fumbling about for reverse? 😂
Great jobs guys good to see this coming along that flooring will look good and blend right in 👍
You could lock the habitation door from the inside and go out through the cab.
I'm afraid I would just cut the vinyl to fit the centre aisle and sod under the seats, but I know you guys are perfectionists and if that's the way you want to go , then good on you.
Hi Rob , have you checked the chassis and engine numbers match the V5, it’s just that it looks to me that the vehicle may have been stolen at some point with all the broken locks, and I would also say that it has been used by travellers with all the plastic covered upholstery.
Also there are discrepancies on the VOSA MOT history compared to the car vertical check.
Those were my thoughts regarding the plastic on the seats. The bonus is the casette toilet will not have been used !
Hello Rob, great video a few jobs sorted out for the motorhome,locks and keys which makes it much safer.the awning looks brand new when erected.
Yes I'm so glad you took my previous comment on board and went with wood effect vinyl it's gonna look so much better and stay clean with it basically being a kitchen and wet area
Rob, Have you checked for a switch in the habitation area for the radio, ours has the switch there so you can turn it off when you go to bed. Best of luck
What is covering the wheel arches? it looks like carpet. Was there carpet in there originally and then was replaced with the vinyl flooring that you are going to replace again. I think your choice of colour for the floor will look good. Bit of luck finding a precut roll. Good job both!
Taking shape guys 👍 i did a van camper conversion last year and loved every minute of doing it. Identical floor as you bought! It’s the small jobs that take up the most time. Loving this one 👍
Hi Rob, not sure the cushion floor will be durable enough. It's lovely and soft but tends to damage easily especially if stuff is dropped on it.👍👍
What are you going to drop? maybe a fish finger sandwich? It's the same stuff you put in your home which gets a lot more hammer than a camper van.
That flooring pattern may help to make the inside look larger. Good choice.
With the pole for the awning create a fixture for a rechargeable drill don't buy amotor
Your doing a perfect job Rob & Chris, repairing and completing all the broken and mailfunctioning parts.. the new flooring will make it look much better. It will be perfect when you are done ! Take it on a well deserved vacation?👍😎
Rob, Chris, The motor home is coming along nicely, Chris saves the day with the awning and plus at least it got fresh grease. Rob the flooring is a good colour match, nice find for the price. All these small jobs will make a big difference when you get done.
Flooring is perfect. Pity only the strip in the middle is ever going to be seen! One of your best projects at the moment. Definately worth getting this absolutely spot on. Big profit potential. 👍👍
No need for an electric motor on the awning Rob. The winder arm fits into an 18v rattle gun perfectly. We do it all the time on the Fiamma on our race truck👍
Great choice on the vinyl for the floor, The motorhome is already looking super good as it is, Do you guys think those outside vents could do with taking off and maybe spray painting back white? they're looking a bit yellow letting the look down :)
Another little project coming to fruition. Diamond Chris rides to the rescue once more.It will be a cracker when completed. Great choice of flooring ,Looking forward to the next video.Keep The Faith .👍🇬🇧London Paul.
This camper reminds me I'm English,and in ENGLAND .
Can't wait to see her on the motorway .
Always a good day when I see a notification from SRUK, have a good one to you both
Are you a Volvo man like me?
Nice camper, Rob! I would rip out the old flooring before laying the new one. The old flooring is coming loose and it will ruin the job for you. If it is moist underneath you need to dry it out first. Check for water leaks. I've been there, done that.
We are removing it
Nice little cheap battery drill, split that winding rod in half for the awning. Straight in the chuck. Hey presto electric awning 👍😀
Carpeting is going to be a bugger to keep clean - Hardwood flooring that matches the cabinets will be so much easier to take care of. A quick sweep or damp mop to remove dirt or mud,
They actually bought a roll of lino, which should be even easier to keep clean. And in case anyone wants to, they could always add mats or rugs.