First Week Prepping the Van | Peugeot Boxer Camper Conversion EP2
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- It's my first full week converting the van and we've made some really good progress. I've got all the windows, sky lights, electrics, Flooring, Insulation and more done. Did the wing mirror have the temp sensor in it?
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The due care being done on this budget camper I wouldn’t be surprised if it would put to shame the due care that’s done on campers worth 80k - 120k. Anyone ending up buying this camper will have the buy of the century. Awesome work stu very impressed. 🙂👍
Thanks mate, I’m worse when I’m building for someone else, it’s gotta be right 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversionsit has to be right, but keep an eye on your costs! You'll still need to sell this at a profit that makes it worthwhile!!
I have a note of every penny spent, I’m determined to keep this van below the £25k price 👍🏻
Top video again well done 🎉
Hi Stu really impressed on build putting heart and soul into it wow no corners missed on this build much love to you and family enjoy weekend away well deserved all the best
Where did you get the windows from stu if you mentioned it I missed it sorry love your work you make it seem so easy well done mate
Leisure vehicle windows mate and I must say I am impressed with them good quality and the built in fly screen is mint 👊🏻
Hi, where did you get your windows from instead of buying from camper glass? Thanks
We use leisure vehicle windows and Cheshire vehicle windows 👊🏻
Crikey Stu, no flies on you is there! Blinkin Marvellous job !!!
I can see you selling hundreds of these vans in the future, you can clearly see your a bit of a perfectionist 👍
All the best to you( not that youll need it) x
Thanks Dawn 💙 it’s got to be right, do it properly or not at all 👍🏻
Hi. Is this reserved? On look out for a camper. Thanks
Hi Martin, this van is for sale. Price will be about £24k. Also open to make changes to the build to suit owner 👍🏻
@VanologyConversions emailed you mate 👍
Great build so far, setup a time lapse so we can see everything your doing 😊
Thank you, most people skip a time lapse but I will get some in future vids 👍🏻
Hello Stu. I'm watching with interest as I'm hoping to convert my Peugeot boxer. Please could you tell me what the treatment is that you use? Assuming its some sort of rust converter/prevention. Thanks
On bare metal we use red oxide as the initial treatment and then it’s topped with hammerite 👍🏻🚐
Vans looking good love the windows and sky light , go and enjoy a well deserved break hope you enjoyed your camping xx
We had a fab weekend but went way too quick. I’m really impressed with the windows, gonna use these on my future builds for sure 👍🏻
You lucked out with the single seat, prices of single seats is mental! been looking for ages and refuse to pay over £500 for one!
The prices on them are stupid but it’s because they are in demand I guess 🚐
Great videos. Just two icks.... can you show us more of the building process instead of before and after. And because we watch both your channels we are seeing thing twice. And now we know you're potentially building the bed in the next video. #blamethewife #ikea
Thank you, I can certainly get more of the detailed parts of the build in 👍🏻 there will always be a little bit of cross over between the two channels
Hi mate, great videos. I'm at the start of my own conversion on a Boxer. Been scratching my head on the best way to side panel. I like your idea, only question i have is any worries with removing the drivers side wall to roof brace section? Could it be structural?
Morning bud, for me it’s the best way to do it with out losing too much on the width space. The knuckle is very well known to be taken out. I did some stress tests in the area after I removed it and it was fine mate
Well done Stu, amazing 1st week, what an amount you've done and so neat and tidy. Really looking forward to seeing wk2. Hope you enjoyed your well earned cold beer.
The beer was gone in no time lol was the best beer of the weekend. Hoping to do two videos this week 👍🏻
Can you please tell me. No one ever mentions it. But how many miles do you get to the gallon from this vehicle. Round town and on a Run. Please.
Ps really enjoying watching your vlogs. Many to catch upon yet. But looking forward to each and every one. Regards Bri
Vans and engines variations differ, but I can tell this van doing about 35mpg when I brought it home 👍🏻
The way to tell if you aren't sure about the temperature sensor, is once it's connected electrically is to check the dashboard display and look to see if the temperature figure is being displayed (ie 18 deg ) if it blank then its likely it doesn't have a sensor. As you pointed out when you took the O/S mirror out the box a small dome was visible protruding out the drain hole. Without the sensor you will have fault's showing on the dashboard display.The window has completely transformed the van already. Terrific job 👍
Thanks Tim, I got lucky that the new one I bought did have it as I wasn’t aware about it, won’t make that mistake again 👍🏻👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions You did well because they were a terrific bargain price for the pair! Really enjoying these van build vlogs 👍
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Well done Charl, you've worked hard.. 😊
Thanks ❤️😂 hope you guys have a good week
Is it okay to put wool in the small areas? Do you pack it fairly tightly? Many thanks
Yes it’s perfectly fine and common practice but we don’t pack it too tight, you want the area all covered in insulation but not rammed in 👍🏻🚐
Excellent work so far Stu. You have done so much in a week. Whoever gets this van is getting a well fitted and well equipped camper which will do them proud for many years. Keep up the good work! Cheers.
Thank you Kevin 👊🏻
It looks great but could you show bit more of you actually doing some of the work.
Quite right, check next video out 👍🏻
love vids any chance i can buy your old double seat it same patten as mine ive just started to build need 5 seats in mine thanks
Send me an email mate info@vanologyconversions.co.uk 👍🏻
Where did you get base plates from please?
EBay mate 👍🏻
What skylights have you used?
I’ve used the maxxair skylights 👍🏻
Hiya. Do you sell these too? Thanks
Hi, yes we do, this one is for sale 👍🏻
Hi stu, met you guy last Xmas in aviemore, wondering if you can sent link for new wingmirror drivers side, looking on ebay by not sure which one to order, the one you fitted is the one I need, thanks for any help bro, Eddie and Maggie aviemore, keep up the good work
Hi Guys hope your both doing well, I bought them as a pair but I’ve gone online and found the one you need bud 👍🏻 www.ebay.co.uk/str/lmdlightingsmirrorsdirect?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ui6__WqOTBO&sssrc=3418065&ssuid=W0uvmp2xQvO&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thanks for the reply and link much appreciated breaks your heart when van gets hit but glad to say nobody hurt thanks again
You are doing a great job on this van!!
Reckon you deserve 2 beers
Thanks mate, must admit I had more than that 🤣
@@VanologyConversions Well deserved!! Haha
We've just bought a Boxer too and have now subscribed! We have the same mirror problems and like your window with the mozzie net. Do you have a link for these please? They're not on your Amazon items, though that is going to be useful too. Cheers P&K
The wing mirrors or the windows? I get the windows from leisure vehicle windows and the wing mirrors off eBay but make sure the drivers side mirror has the temp sensor in it 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions thanks. The Leisure Vehicle Windows pricelist looks a bit involved but I'll try and get the right ones!
Call them they are very helpful 👍🏻
What thickness of insulation did you use? Was it 25mm everywhere? 😊
I use 25mm on the floors and ceiling for this model and 50mm on the walls 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions Cool, thanks mate. Finished van looked great 😃
Thank you 👍🏻
Wondering, is the MWB version much shorter or even too short for a viable conversion?
It’s about a 450mm shorter so would really struggle to get a shower in there without compromising seating. I guess it’s doable but I think if you wanted all the boys in it then it’s gonna feel compacted
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Hi Stu, really enjoying your videos and giving me some excellent tips, love the accent!! Could you give me an idea/link as to where you bought the strips for the roof vents. I've tried everywhere but think I am searching for the wrong things. Keep up the great videos and looking forward to watching the rest.
When you say strips do you mean the ceiling slats or the adaptor plate that goes on the roof for the sky light to sit on?
@@VanologyConversions Hi mate, sorry yes the adapter plate. Thanks for your time
We get them from magnum Motorhomes mate about £30
@@VanologyConversions Thanks Stu, Much appreciated
Love these videos are you fitting a reverse break light on van
Hi Brian, being a budget build it’s nice luxuries like this I have to leave off but if the new owner wants it fitted then I’m happy to do it 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions keep up the good work
Was hoping to see you cut the window hole on the sliding door.
I talked and showed the procedure but on the next van I’ll be sure to include in more detail 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions Thanks. Trying to make as many notes as possible for my eventual build.
What depth PIR board have you used in the sides please mate? Thanks. Really enjoying this series
Hi mate, I used mostly 50mm pir but in some areas where there is cable conduit I’ve dropped to 25mm 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions that's great. Thanks. Appreciate the quick reply too. Looking forward to the progress on the next video. I was originally going to run my electrics back to the "garage" but actually the more I think about it the more running it back to as close to the cab as possibly makes sense now as I'll use lots less cable. Food for thought there 👍🏻
Exactly less cable but also less voltage drop 👍🏻
Awesome stuff. Clear and concise description. Where are you based. I'm ogmore vale nr Bridgend. 😊
Hi mate, I’m only in bryncethin so not too far, we used to live up there before we went full time in the van 👍🏻
Solid work Stu, hat off. Cheers Albert 🇳🇱 P.S. Do you have these sliding windows at Amazon?
I don’t no but the company is leisure vehicle windows mate 👍🏻
Brilliant mate....loving the build....no faffing around but not cutting any corners....hats off 👍👍
Do it properly or not at all has always been my moto and I’m even worse when I building something for someone else 👊🏻
Brilliant videos and great workmanship. I've been looking for windows above the bed with a fly screen - still looking.
Thanks mate, I got these from leisure vehicle windows and I must say i like the quality 👍🏻
Do you have a link for your sky lights and the flange for roof please? 😊
For the sky light they are called skymaxx and are £120 for the standard or £140 if you want lights in them to 👍🏻 the flange is here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204373890146?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1Z8ITokcSKC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=W0uvmp2xQvO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@VanologyConversions Thank you 😊🙌
Your welcome 👍🏻
Lovely standard of work Stu 👌🏽 From a fellow tradesman 🏴👍🏼
Thanks Bud 👊🏻
Another great video, I love that van and layout, its an education watching you work, the Crafter video was good but this is great......and the video picture quality is top notch........still may get tempted to get back to a campervan.......hope you have all had a great weekend, started to get showers here in Carmarthen today.......
Thanks Sandy, a good van to start with is only going to assist a good build 👍🏻 I enjoyed the crafter but was under a lot of pressure at the time to just build it, this time I got more freedom, more time and it’s way more fun. 💙
Really good progress for just one week.
Must admit I surprised myself 😂 hoping next week is as productive, it’ll be built before months end 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions it will slow with the level of difficulty,But it is going well.
True that, I’m looking forward to some cabinet building 👊🏻
Stu I am loving the channel you such a protectionist at what your doing keep up the amazing work 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you Paul, it gotta be right 👊🏻
Great work and very informative. I'm going to enjoy watching the progression of this build
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Great job so far Stu- just 1 wee suggestion- maybe do something for the end user like security lock on pedals or gear shifter - deadlocks on the doors- easier to do now.🤔Enjoy your beer 🍺
Thank you 👊🏻 I do like the ATE pedal locks, I’m happy to throw one in 👍🏻
Looking good Stan and you're very fast and professional! Love watching these.
Thank you 💙
would you be looking at taking on a subscibers van ?
100% mate 👍🏻
ok can we talk ?
Yes of course my email is in the description mate 👍🏻
Hi Stu, with Winter coming very soon despite all the hot weather we've had recently. Are you planning on building a car port or something to allow you to continue working during the cold wet months ahead or are you able to hire a workshop to keep you going over the winter?
Just thinking it's not going to be nice cutting windows etc in your new van builds in potentially freezing weather
I’m on the look out for a local unit to me, as business is new I just wanted to check work load before committing 👍🏻
Great vlog Stu, you certainly are cracking on with it, I work at the plant that makes both those PIR boards based in herefordshire , take care love Tony and Cas xx
Are you ready for my order 🤣😂
Great idea stu to do camper vans if I had the space it’s some thing I would love to do, let’s see you doing more of the build like cutting the holes and how you did the floor and the see how you put the electric in. I’m loving your channel.maybe in the future you could do a boat. 👍
Could you imagine me on a boat build 🤣 Charl would kick my ass. No worries I’m happy to include more of the finer points of the build 👍🏻
Lovely job so far buddy and yes you did deserve that drink the other night but please don't tongue and groove the ceiling, panel and carpet it I think tongue and groove looks so 70s❤
Thanks Jim, Now I like a carpeted roof as long as it has the slats, I think this is what I’ll end up doing on this van 👍🏻
Brill guys, love the straight, informative vids. Looks good thus far, good luck with the rest of it. All the best from Lanarkshire
Thanks mate, I can’t wait to start furniture building inside, it’s gonna be a good one 👊🏻
One man. One time watching..One minute into the vid.. one new subscriber..👍👊✌🤙
Hopefully you got to the end and still subscribed 🤣 glad you enjoyed mate 👍🏻
Love a van build vlog but so many on TH-cam, nice to see one done 100% proper and great to see such a high standard of workmanship. Looking forward to seeing someone work on various different manufactures of van rather that just a VW. How did you manage to get the edges on the floor ply match so perfectly as not something I am confident in doing
I’m a carpenter of many years so scribing isn’t unfamiliar to me 🤣 I understand it isn’t an easy task, trick is to start with a datum point (point of reference) and measure from here. I did have to split the last one in half as I had the wheel arches both sides 👍🏻
Very impressed, whoever gets this will be getting a fabulous van, jealous. I love the way you keep the environment clean and tidy as you work. I’m looking forward to following your progress and seeing the finishing product. Well done.
Thank you 💙 has to be clean or it does my head in lol just need to get the last bits out of the workshop but I ain’t ordered the shed yet 😣
Excellent work mate. Love to see your attention to detail. Your enthusiasm for this is so good. I can see this to be a very good venture for you 👍🏴
Thanks Paul appreciate that 👍🏻
A great start to the conversion - you make it so straightforward. Very enjoyable and so much good information. Well done.
Thank you 👍🏻
Absolutely loved this, looking forward to the next episode. Awesome work both of you, looking forward to doing it myself in the future. Cheers
Thanks mate 👊🏻
verry talented fella stu loving the new channel enjoy watching both shows such a brilliant family well done
Thanks Paul appreciate it 👊🏻
You've really cracked on! Van is looking great already - a well deserved cold pint.
Thanks mate, I may have had more than one 🤣
Excellent work well done good luck 👍👍👍🏴🇬🇧🇨🇦
Thank you 👊🏻
Well done Stu'. I'm already embodied in the build and enjoy the way you explain progress. Keep it up!
Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍🏻 hope you’ve had a good weekend
Just subbed really nice quality work 👍👍
Thank you, can’t wait to get into the furniture building 👊🏻
Brilliant Mr Manbutt. Nearly 5k subs here too. ❤
Thank you, and yes surprised how quick it got there, you guys are awesome and I appreciate the support 👍🏻💙
Great work stuff, realy great work, but like to see you doing the work mate.
Thank you 💙
Well done Stu, fantastic attention to detail. As someone else has commented it would put some of the bigger converters to shame. Keep up the good work.
Thanks mate appreciate it, do it right first time 👊🏻
Hiya Mate, loving your build and have watched all your videos so far.. quick question where did you get the roof vent plastic corrugated base plates from?
Can you post a link
All the best pal 👍🏻
Thanks mate 👊🏻 I get them from magnum motorhomes on their eBay channel, here’s the link mate www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204373890146?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1Z8ITokcSKC&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=W0uvmp2xQvO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY ps leave some for me 🤪
@@VanologyConversionsThanks Mate 😆.... 😅😅😅 will do... I spotted them earlier on Magnum and messaged them aswell.. they do another one much dearer wondered what the difference was...I only need one for the rear don't I? The other fan will fit nice and flat where they would stick the air-conditioners on the roof at the front.
Or do you use 2? 🤔
I couldn’t tell the difference other than the price mate, I used two as I wanted the front skylight to come into the van little to shed some natural light on the kitchen 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions Yeah, that's good to know.
I ordered 2 in any case. Gives me options then.
Looking forward to seeing yours all done and onto the next one. I'm liking that Anthracite carpeted roof. Was going to add a few battens too mine and some strip LEDs just for a feature. I'll see how I get on. Working full time it's just getting on it with my spare time. I can't remember but did you just screw your ply strips for the framing or rivnut them in places? I'm hoping to sit my bed further back into the back doors because the shower trays I've seen will over hang my window the same side you've got yours. Not seen anything yet but I know it can be done. I really liked the tanking of your shower room.. I wanna get a fixed casette toilet in there aswell and withdraw the cassette from under the bed or into the walk way between the shower room and kitchen cabinets.
Love the way you crack on very organised and professional. I think I've learnt more in your intense build videos then I have from anyone else. It's good for me because im fairly handy but this will be the 1st time I've converted a van to a camper so all a learning curve.
All the best mate 👌🏻
I’m glad they are helping mate, I do like a slatted ceiling rather than just a large plain one 👍🏻 send us some pics when our done love a bit of van porn 🤣
Coming on Great Stu Top work 👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers Craig 👊🏻
Great progress..... and teamwork!💪🏻
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Cracking Job Stu . Looking great so far .
Thanks mate 👊🏻
Another great video
Nice to see a channel showing all the small things alongside the big things, that’s what makes this one great
One question though, how come you’ve sacrificed 3 seats in the front to go for just 2 ? 🤙🏻🍊
Thanks mate, I didn’t want it to be a how to series but I think I got the balance just right. One thing I hated on my crafter conversion was not being able to get to the habitation area from the cab and as this van is a 2 berth then made sense to put two singles up front to allow the pass through, ultimately I think it would be more desirable for someone looking for a 2 berth van 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions fair one, I have a two seater swivel in the front of mine and I can climb over but I know it’s not the best way to do it especially at my age now lol
Looking forward to video 4
Well done with the van going to be great can’t beat having a good apprentice 😂
Gotta have a good apprentice even if it is just for them making 🤣
Amazing progress in just a week!
Thank you 💙 let’s hope next week is just as productive 👍🏻
Wow, you are flying it. Great work 👍
Thanks Denise 💙 was a tough week with the heat but looking forward to the next week 👍🏻
I didn’t realise that the support knuckle could be removed. Will the van still be structurally sound?
Brilliant build too 👌🏻
Many have done it for years, I did do some stress stress tests in the area and it was absolutely solid, it’s just straightens the run out nicer 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions I’ve never seen done before and it’s going to cause me an issue because it’s going to be in the shower!
It’s an L4H2 and I’m really unsure whether to remove it with it being structural member.
It wasn’t a criticism either just very curious 😁👊🏼
This van will be amazing, I’m saving up and hoping to find a van for full time. Will you advertise this? Love the attention to detail😊
Thank you Viv, gotta love van life 💙 yes this van is for sale 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions oh okay, I might buy a van to be converted yet as not sure I would want a shower in but will follow and make my mine up, I find this fascinating 💚
Stu, you are a brilliant fitter and tradesman with a real eye for quality workmanship. Your vans will be worth anyone’s money. Keep them coming 👍
Thank you Tony, thankfully I have the experience and knowledge to transfer to van builds 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions that definitely shows pal
Excellent work so far stu 👏
Thank you Nigel 👍🏻
Good first week guys...
Thanks Neil, let’s hope next week is as productive 👊🏻
Excellent work Stu! You should be very proud of yourself. This is a van anyone would be thrilled to own.
Thank you Linda 💙 I gotta be careful Charl doesn’t want to keep it 🤣
@@VanologyConversions HI Stu, what year is the van please?
Hi Stu,
Loving the van conversion already, someone is going to get a great van when done, think you will have a buyer before completion.
Just a thought would windows in the rear doors be a nice addition 🙂.
I know it's extra work but I think it would be worth it, all the best going forward 😊
Paul 👍
Thank you 👍🏻 I thought about it but then thought how we never used them in our van and as they are single glaze was just another area for condensation to collect and heat loss
@VanologyConversions
OK fair point, good luck with the build and the future 👍
Thank you 💙
I would 100% buy a van from you guys, very professional.
Thanks Nick, the best of the build is still to come too 👊🏻
@@VanologyConversions I know it’s hard work with the filming but believe me, people really appreciate your efforts. I’m loving this build series.
well, that confirms it for me then. In the future, when I decide to get a bigger van converted, I know exactly where to get it done. Excellent work and a great entertaining video Stu. Your clear explaination of what you have done and your clear enthusasim shows you are right where you need to be- creating quality camper vans. Whomever gets this one will be secure in the knowledge that this van has been done right with quality workmanship. From personal experience of an absolute cowboy of a converter that I had doing Viv-i-van, you show how it SHOULD be done. I wish you had done Viv. I wouldnt have had to spend twice to get a decent van to use. Much respect - Kenny
Thanks Kenny I appreciate it mate, I’ve seen the states on some conversions done by companies and don’t know how they get away with it. I ain’t perfect but I’ll try my best with it 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions you'd have gone bonkers at mine. Got a message from my friend who said to check my wiring as shed had hers done by the same bloke and at a music festival, she put her microwave on and the wiring set alight. They managed to put the fire out but it caused a lot of damage to her van. She took it elsewhere to be checked and he'd literally used 13 amp cable from a house, no fuses etc and everything spliced into one cable. I removed the panels from my van and found he'd done exactly the same. Not oy that, the dometic burners on the sink had been connected with orange rubber pipe which touched the burners. I literally at 2 in the morning ripped out all the electrics he'd bodged and the following days, everything else came out. Using your previous build vidios of vangelis and Greg Virgoe vids I've redone viv myself so paid twice as much as if I'd got top class work done from a converter like you. At least the owner of the van you are converting when they buy it will have the security in knowing it was built with skill and love by a good man. You can build my next one! Much respect - Kenny
Too many people trying to do electrics without understanding voltage drop, cable sizing etc I’m a qualified electrician too albeit 12v took me some time to fully understand. It’s simply dangerous and I’m surprised but happy that we ain’t heard of worse stories
Looks really good 👍
Thanks Stephen 👊🏻
A really good start. I like the attention to detail. Bring on week 2.
Thanks Phil 👊🏻
Thanks Phil 👊🏻
Great work mate .I'll be watching every video..we've just bought a Peugeot boxer too 👍
Thanks Dave, you converting it or got it for work 👍🏻
@@VanologyConversions soon to be a campervan mate 👍
Love it, sends us some pics when it’s done 👍🏻
@VanologyConversions will do mate waiting for it to be delivered at 2 today..1st job bulk head out .
Looking good
Thanks bud 👊🏻
looking grt cant wait for the finished results following
Thanks Phil, nor me 😂