Stunning conversion. The only addition I’d have is, blinds or curtains on the back windows next to the bed and the side window for privacy and to avoid folk seeing in at nights when lighting is on inside the van.
Yeah we have window covers that are suckered on to all the windows which work well. Just ordered some new magnetic ones. Also have since put a curtain across the doors at the back which makes a huge difference.
Thank you. You mean height inside the van? I’m 180cm and can stand up with a bit of clearance to the ceiling so despite a chunky ceiling and floor there is plenty of height.
Haha thanks Ian. Ordered the van whilst still at Blatchford but it didn’t arrive until the beginning of the end there. Bit different from sitting behind a computer all day 😂
That is a fantastic van. We too are looking into (very early stages) a L2H2 van cos we want to use it as a second ’car’ and keep it on the drive. There’s 3 of us and your van plus a pop top would be the ideal set up. Thanks for sharing. Great inspiration.
Thanks for the comments and good choice on van size. It’s perfect for us and the dog so with a pop top you’ll be spot on. Enjoy your travels when they come.
I’ve binged watched the whole build and what an amazing job you’ve done! Congratulations and enjoy yourselves,have fun,be happy you deserve it,loved this series!x🏍❤️❤️
You guys have such a nice job ive watched all your videos its inspired me to build ond my self i just broughr a ducato l2 h2 hope i havent bitten off more than i can chew
Thanks glad you found them useful. Great choice of van and if I can do it, anyone can. Just take your time and stick with it in the early days as the framing and ply stage can drag on a bit.
Yay finally! I can't tell you how helpful your videos have been. I'm just starting my second (and bigger!) conversion now and your videos have really taught me how to be a stickler for the details!! Your attention to detail shows throughout. You should start a conversion business!
Aww thanks that’s really lovely of you. Few people have said that and after I finished this one I thought Never again! But now, I feel like I could do another one 😂 must be exciting doing a second, good luck with it and thanks again for your kind words, means a lot.
Fantastic, well thought out, practical build. Very tastefull choice of colours, materials and an excellent finish. You've both done a great job, enjoy.
Congrats guys! You’ve done a great job. Have watched a number episodes and have been very impressed with your technical explanations and attention to detail. Great to see the finished product. Go and enjoy 😎👍
Fantastic work guys. I fell out of the habit of watching your build series as things got a little hectic in my own life. Great to see the finished van. I hope you have many wonderful adventures in it.
Thanks Richard. It was a long slog but so pleased with the result. Glad you like it 👍🏻 Few trips planned now, and thinking about where to go for a longer trip in September.
You have created a special van gair play to you van is a dream and compared to the factory vans i would prefare this set up pat yourself on your back on a campervan build weldone 🔥👍💕all the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
Hi, thanks ever so much for these videos they are very helpful and your finished van looks fantastic, the bed is a very clever design, and I would like to copy it, could you tell me what size aluminium extrusion you used please? I'm sorry but this might not be the last question.
What a great end result! Thanks for the series of videos, i think i'll be referring back to them a lot when i start my van! Enjoy the fruits of your labour guys! Not sure on your plans for the future but would appreciate a review once you've been out in it a few times, maybe highlight any clear positives or negatives! Cheers 🙂
I’ve followed this build from the very start and mate what a van it’s turned out to be😎 the finish on it looks so professional I would be so proud if it was mine. The electromagnets that hold the draws is a genius idea…personally love to see a short video on that (I’m a spark so understand how it works) but I think a lot of people would like to know about that😎 one of my favourite parts is the detail around the fans how you’ve shaped the wood that looks brilliant 🤩 Full 10/10 from me guys hope you have many happy trips away in it 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks so much for saying this, really chuffed to read comments like this 👍🏻 yeah I did film a bit on the magnets so I’ll see what I can put together. Thanks again for watching from the start.
Fantastic job guys, well done! Great attention to detail and I appreciate the time and effort in putting the build series together so thoroughly. It has been a pleasure to follow from the start and really enjoyed the journey. Best of luck on your travels. :)
Thanks Simon that’s really nice to read. Glad you enjoyed the build and the tour. I’m sure there’ll be a few more videos to come as we add bits to it but now just planning some travels 😊
Congrats you finished 👏...mine finished but not as high spec but happy with it i live in mine 5 nights a week at my companies yard which basically is full of lorry trailers with no toliet...so the last 6 weeks been sleeping showering in my van instead of the truck..
I should imagine the seats wasn’t cheap personally I would love to afford all the stuff you fitted it out with but I simply could never afford new seats for starters, looks great
The seats came with the van to be honest so it was just a cost of the swivels but yes we were lucky enough not to be too restricted by budget. But I think you could do similar for a bit less.
A really intelligent conversion, and many useful tips. Thanks for posting. I do like the modern Ducatos, but they are rather rare beasts to track down and buy. I'm wondering whether the H2 roof (2.5m?) has been a problem for you with access to parking? I really like your Oak ceiling strips. Unique, I think?
Thanks for your comments and glad you like the build. We love the ducato and it’s a pleasure to drive. The H2 hasn’t been much of an issue at all other than in busy town centres where you get some height barrier but to be honest those car parks are usually very tight for a 5.5m van!
Totally inspired having watched your videos, level of detail and thought is amazing will be using some of your ideas as and when I make a start on my conversion apart from the £600 worktop ouch.
Thank you. To be honest we don’t use the water heater that much. But based on the heating I doubt it’ll use that much gas. A full tank seems to last forever.
What a lovely build! I am currently working in my own Fiat Ducato 2006 van and I am STRUGGELING with the electrical system You mentioned having a 200ah lithium battery, and it could serve you 4-5 days without solar panels. According to my calculations (which are probably very wrong) I need a way heavier battery for a same appliances setup. My question is, is the refrigerator on gas or 12V?
Thank you. Glad you like the build. Our fridge is 12v. It’s probably nearer 4 days with fan going, fridge on level 3 of 4, bit of inverter to charge laptops, usb phone charging and heating on and off. Don’t forget things like the fridge only draw current for a proportion of every hour they’re on. So if it draws 6A it’s probably nearer 2AH worth of draw.
Love the tour. We’re doing an l2h2 and you absolutely have to be smart with space. This is one of the better layouts I’ve seen and your finishing is spot on. Where did you get the electromagnetically, that’s such a clever idea. I’m not that far yet but have bought regular catches like your loo one. Loving the idea of electromagnets though if you don’t mind sharing more about that.
Thank you, pleased you like our layout. It works really well for us so no regrets. The electromagnets are linked on our shopping list at www.ourvanplan.com/products hope that helps 👍🏻
Fantastic work! Electro magnets is brilliant!! This is the first time I've seen these employed to keep drawers closed and I'm pretty sure I'm sold. How arecthese working out for you?
They’re working really well. They were difficult to install as they need to be perfectly aligned when the drawers are shut. But they’ve served us well and keep everything safety locked closed.
We went with the same sink as you guys. Did yours come with a plug ? If not did you manage to find one that fits ? Our van is just about finished. Your videos have been invaluable so thank you 👍🏻
Thanks and glad you found the videos helpful. Yeah we got it from Amazon and it came with a plug. It’s not great as the thread size doesn’t match any of the UK plumbing! So going to try a B&Q plug hole but not sure it’ll fit perfectly.
Hi, just watched all your build and I'm absolutely in love with the van. I have a couple of questions as I'm thinking of something similar. Do you think the conversion you did would fit in the shorter version at all? The reason I would prefer the short wheelbase is that I'm thinking of living in it full time for a while, so it would be my everyday vehicle. I really want to fit in most normal-sized spaces. Does your van fit in most spaces? Another question, do you think what you did would be possible to have done without a driveway? I live in a block of flats and don't have anywhere to potentially park and do it. Any tips would be absolutely appreciated. Sending good vibes :)
Thanks for the lovely comment. Glad our build has inspired you. Yeah our van fits in most spaces eg supermarket. Bit of an overhang but never has a problem. It’s 5.4m long and is an L2. Most conversations are the L3 which is 6m long. Not sure they do the L1 with a high roof though? I think it would have been really difficult to do it without a driveway and garage. I know people have done it in your situation but the sheer amount of stuff needed, tools, the ability to cut huge sheets somewhere outside that’s flat next to the van. I think it’d be a challenge. Maybe there’s somewhere you could rent some space to do it or something like that? Also depends on the build you want to do as I’m sure it can be done in a simpler way than we did. Good luck with it though, it’s a great experience.
Hi, I really love your build guys! I'm just curious how far it is from the back doors to the front seats. I'm split between a L2 and a L3 and can't find the inside measurement. Thank you and keep up the great vids!
Love your van ! - the end result is amazing you must be very proud of it. Thanks for the extremely detailed videos - they have really helped me. I am planning my own L2 build and like you I’ve been through many different floor plans. I wonder if you could help me answer something that is bugging me? The load dimensions of the L2 are supposed to be 312cm but I’m worried that you don’t actually get that length. If I look at your videos I estimate from where the bulkhead would be to the other side of your kitchen is 150cm plus say 144cm for your bed and frame makes 294cm which means I’ve lost about 18cm! Which is crucial on a van of this size. Any clue to where I’m going wrong would be much appreciated.
Great video. Some questions please - they may sound ignorant but I'm new to this! 1. Do you only get access to mobile data? How could you get WiFi on these vans? Surely to operate cameras you need more then tethering from your phone? 2. I've seen some videos with motor homes that have TVs in them. How do they work? Can you get Sky on them? Thanks!
Thanks. So the van has a 4G antenna on the roof that connects to a netgear router which gives us wifi in the van powered by the 4G signal. Really reliable and great for cameras or working. I know you can get motorhome 12v TVs but we just use a rechargeable projector which works well. Not sure about sky, I’ve seen some big motorhome with satellite dish but think you’d need full mains hookup to make that work.
Came across your video log a few months ago. We will be embarking on a similar project next year. If you don’t mind could you give an idea of the budget needed for such a project.
Well done lads that's an impressive conversion. I'm particularly interested in the Votronic battery to battery charger as I hadn't heard of that before. Did you fit that yourself? was it straightforward and does the cable run inside the van or outside underneath? I am just planning on a fridge, 2 lights and 2 usb's and never using hook up and was wondering if this would work for me instead of solar. How has it worked for you? Sorry for all the questions!!!
Yeah it’s a great bit of kit. I installed myself. Relatively easy but we did have the converter socket on our van in the driver door pillar. This gives access to 12v feed from van battery plus the D+ signal which you use to determine when the ignition is on. I then ran the wiring inside the van under the kitchen to the Votronic box. It’s a 30 amp charger so does reasonably well. An hour of driving gives 30AH obviously and that’s good to keep it topped up. We normally move on quite a lot so haven’t missed solar at all. Only issue might be if you do 2 weeks on a site in one place without electric.
I am in the process of buying an exactly similar van and converting it during this summer. However, I have not got a rough estimate on how much it would cost. May I kindly ask - if not too personal- how much it would cost for a similar sort of conversion please ? thanks
Hi, lovely van build and great attention to detail. It looks solid internally, but I must ask the question. What is the total Payload of the van, to include full tank of fuel, water, partner and all accessories. I know MWB vans have less payload and the amount of heavy timber used for supports, it may be worth going to a weigh bridge. Otherwise great build! 👍
Thanks Dean. It’s the same as the L3 version and we did take it to a weigh bridge and it’s just under 3 tons. So heavy but not scraping the top end of the max.
@Our Van Plan great news! You are certainly level-headed, and I for one didn't think you you hadn't thought of this. I just wanted to make sure. A lot of people are not aware of this and drive illegally without knowing. Anyway, I really enjoyed watching the van build and hopefully further adventures! Take care.
Hi, Very good conversion and you've explained it well. We're just starting out converting a Ducato MH2 so your videos are a great help and inspiration. One question, I see that you have swapped the 15" wheels for 16" ones. Does this affect the speedo reading much, the vehicle gearing and did you have to register this with the DVLA. Cheers Ron
Thanks for your message. The wheels didn’t require any calibration of the Speedo nor impacted gearing. The Speedo is now spot on so you have to remember that - 50 is 50 now! Otherwise no issues and nothing with DVLA.
I am a year late to this, so I may never get a response, but can I ask, pls? Did you measure the width of the van where your bed is, from the metal sheets where windows would be across? The widest distance? I realize it is narrower now with the build done... Thank you and many happy miles in your rig
Thanks for the message. I can’t recall the full width metal to metal, maybe 2m, but with the walls in place our bed is 1.9m long. I’m 180cm tall and can lay straight across widthways.
Hi, watched one of your early videos where you spoke about factory diesel heater, I copied your spec for this and camper van electrical pre wiring pack. Q… any idea how to turn it on? 😂 tried every switch on heater controls with no joy Thanks Dave
Hi Dave, if it’s the webasto diesel heater then there’s a little oval shaped control panel to the right of the steering wheel on the dash. There’s a little flame button bottom left. If you press that it starts up. You can change how long it’s on for, default 30 mins.
Very impressive conversion :) Well done. I was wondering, how much did this cost? Don't feel pressured to tell me if you'd like to keep it private. I'm just curious.
Thank you! To be honest we haven’t added it up 😂 we definitely went with more expensive finishes and the Truma etc that added to the cost so could have done it cheaper. I might dig out the receipts and go through it all in the future!
Great job although I have to wonder if Neil did any work on this van as you look to be doing all the work or are you in charge of editing and edit the video to look like you do all the work when in fact its Neil that is the grafter lol
Haha I won’t tell him you said that! It was a joint effort although I did most of it as it was my project in the first place. He helped big time, especially convincing me everything was going to be ok when it was all going wrong!
Great vid, been lightly following the series. Just starting our 2nd conversion now. If you dont mind me asking, what camera/ cameras + audio gear do you use?
Follow-up to my last. Really admire what you did for security here. our last van got stolen about a week after completion, we were gutted. So our new van will go above an beyond in terms of security. Really like the idea of bear lock, so will make sure I get that sorted now!
I can’t imagine how you must have felt, my worst nightmare. Definitely worth investing in. If you do go for bear lock they have me a 10% discount code to share: VANPLAN10 (we’re not sponsored, they’re just lovely people and great product).
I haven’t added it all up yet. Probably don’t want too 😂 but it wasn’t a mega cheap build, we invested and chose materials a bit more pricey when we could have done things differently and cut back. Certainly possible on a reasonable budget on a cheaper van.
Hi, I've seen few Ducato conversions where the rear springs have been uprated from single leaf to double leaf or swapping the bump stops for air assisted ones. Did you feel the need to do this? Ron
Hi Ron, yeah we tried sumo springs initially (beefier bump stops) but while they stabilised the ride they didn’t help with the smoothness of the ride. So in the end we upgraded to dual leaf rear springs and they make a huge deal of difference. Very glad we invested in those.
Hi again and thanks for taking the time to answer. What made you think to upgrade the suspension in the first place. Was it for a smoother ride or was it that the rear end was sagging a bit? I'll probably do one or the other but I'm trying to find out in advance what the benefit is and which one is best for us. Ron@@OurVanPlan
Yeah basically the factory ones were flat so there was no bounce to smooth out the bumpy roads. This means the van was noisy inside when driving and wasn’t good longer term. Now we have clearance and a much smoother ride. We have quite a heavy build so if you went super light you probably wouldn’t need it. Think ours is around 3 tons.
@@OurVanPlan I have the same platform converted by myself and my only worry is that all over Europe at some point police might say something about not having the separating panel of the cabin
You've done a great job. Probably the best layout I've seen in an L2.
Thanks, yeah don’t see to many L2’s about!
1 minute in and you just know your in for a really down to earth and highly intelligent piece of work
Thanks Mark appreciate it
Bloody amazing work guys! Vans looking amazing and the attention to detail that went into this build is incredible! 😊
Thanks Will, finally done (ish) 😆
Stunning conversion. The only addition I’d have is, blinds or curtains on the back windows next to the bed and the side window for privacy and to avoid folk seeing in at nights when lighting is on inside the van.
Yeah we have window covers that are suckered on to all the windows which work well. Just ordered some new magnetic ones. Also have since put a curtain across the doors at the back which makes a huge difference.
We are on the cusp of buying a Fiat Ducato to convert. Your van tour provided some inspiration and some great tips. Thank you for sharing!
Glad it helped. Still love the van and glad we got the Ducato.
Favourite van build! Done an amazing job, well done!
Thank you 🙏
How tall is the L2 now with floor and ceiling in, please? Great job on the conversion ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you. You mean height inside the van? I’m 180cm and can stand up with a bit of clearance to the ceiling so despite a chunky ceiling and floor there is plenty of height.
Absolutely beautiful
Thank you 🙏
Electro magnetic doors is an idea I've never seen before but seems so cool! Glad to finally see it all come together
Yeah I’m also amazed it works 😂
@@OurVanPlan what electro magnets did you use, it's a superb idea!
They’re from Amazon. Check out the link in description to our shopping list and they’re listed on that 👍🏻
@@OurVanPlan I clicked on the link on your website and it took me to a external electric hookup, I think a few of the links are broken/linking wrong
Link is updated now
Looks amazing. Really enjoyed watching your videos so far.
Thank you 🙏
Great vid, amazing to see how far it’s come!! 😁
Thanks Ollie. It’s been a slog. Remember when I first said we were going to buy a van 😂
Looks great finally finished and some great tips... those electro magnets are a brilliant idea - thanks for sharing it all
Thank you, yes very pleased they actually work!
Electro magnets - brilliant!
So relieved they do their job really well
@@OurVanPlan great idea 💡 👍
Great video - the van looks amazing. Enjoy your adventures 👍
Thank you 🙏
Found out about you doing this today! Who knew! Absolutely superb mate, a credit to you!
Haha thanks Ian. Ordered the van whilst still at Blatchford but it didn’t arrive until the beginning of the end there. Bit different from sitting behind a computer all day 😂
Beautiful work guys ... green with envy !! 😍
Thank you 😊
Wow, thanks for the videos. You've made a very attractive looking camper. Enjoy yourselves on the many journeys you want too travel to. 👍📹
Thank you appreciate it. We’re off again in it ver soon.
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love the electro magnets brilliant idea
Thanks, yeah was a relief they worked!
That is a fantastic van. We too are looking into (very early stages) a L2H2 van cos we want to use it as a second ’car’ and keep it on the drive.
There’s 3 of us and your van plus a pop top would be the ideal set up.
Thanks for sharing. Great inspiration.
Thanks for the comments and good choice on van size. It’s perfect for us and the dog so with a pop top you’ll be spot on. Enjoy your travels when they come.
Fabulous conversion, you really have thought of everything.
Thank you, there’s always more to add and think about thought 😂
I’ve binged watched the whole build and what an amazing job you’ve done! Congratulations and enjoy yourselves,have fun,be happy you deserve it,loved this series!x🏍❤️❤️
Ah thank you glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Well done guys, it looks great. You should really enjoy your hols now.
Thank you 🙏
Great build. I particularly like the magnets behind the drawers, that's the best idea I've seen yet. I've not seen it on any other build yet.
Thank you! I’m pleasantly surprised they’re still working after all the bumpy roads and stuff 😂
You guys have such a nice job ive watched all your videos its inspired me to build ond my self i just broughr a ducato l2 h2 hope i havent bitten off more than i can chew
Thanks glad you found them useful. Great choice of van and if I can do it, anyone can. Just take your time and stick with it in the early days as the framing and ply stage can drag on a bit.
Thanks guys
Incredible standard. Well done
Thank you 🙏
Yay finally! I can't tell you how helpful your videos have been. I'm just starting my second (and bigger!) conversion now and your videos have really taught me how to be a stickler for the details!! Your attention to detail shows throughout. You should start a conversion business!
Aww thanks that’s really lovely of you. Few people have said that and after I finished this one I thought Never again! But now, I feel like I could do another one 😂 must be exciting doing a second, good luck with it and thanks again for your kind words, means a lot.
One of the best van i have ever seen❤ well done bro! 💯
Thank you 🙏
Fantastic, well thought out, practical build. Very tastefull choice of colours, materials and an excellent finish. You've both done a great job, enjoy.
Thank you for the nice words. Glad you enjoyed the tour!
Congrats guys! You’ve done a great job. Have watched a number episodes and have been very impressed with your technical explanations and attention to detail. Great to see the finished product. Go and enjoy 😎👍
Thanks Nick, appreciate that. Glad you’ve found the videos useful 👍🏻
Fantastic work guys. I fell out of the habit of watching your build series as things got a little hectic in my own life. Great to see the finished van. I hope you have many wonderful adventures in it.
Thanks Richard. It was a long slog but so pleased with the result. Glad you like it 👍🏻 Few trips planned now, and thinking about where to go for a longer trip in September.
some clever ideas, well done lads.
Thank you 🙏
You have created a special van gair play to you van is a dream and compared to the factory vans i would prefare this set up pat yourself on your back on a campervan build weldone 🔥👍💕all the best from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you. Glad you like it! We’re hoping to come and explore Ireland one day soon 😊
Amazing van with a fantastic layout. Best layout I’ve seen. Well done guys. Enjoy your adventures 👌👍
Ah that’s really nice of you to say that. Thanks 🙏
Hi, thanks ever so much for these videos they are very helpful and your finished van looks fantastic, the bed is a very clever design, and I would like to copy it, could you tell me what size aluminium extrusion you used please? I'm sorry but this might not be the last question.
Thank you glad you’ve found the videos helpful. The extrusion was 40mm from RS Components 👍
I really like the ceiling. Nice build.
Thank you 🙏
Your vids are very helpful, learning along the way from you, thank now
Thanks Paul, appreciate it 👍🏻
What a great end result! Thanks for the series of videos, i think i'll be referring back to them a lot when i start my van! Enjoy the fruits of your labour guys!
Not sure on your plans for the future but would appreciate a review once you've been out in it a few times, maybe highlight any clear positives or negatives!
Cheers 🙂
Thanks Brad, glad you like it. Enjoy your van conversion 👌🏻
lovely van guys. Just speccing our van, so forwarded this to my husband as ours may be similar in a number of ways
Thank you. So much to consider so glad it was useful 👍🏻
I’ve followed this build from the very start and mate what a van it’s turned out to be😎 the finish on it looks so professional I would be so proud if it was mine. The electromagnets that hold the draws is a genius idea…personally love to see a short video on that (I’m a spark so understand how it works) but I think a lot of people would like to know about that😎 one of my favourite parts is the detail around the fans how you’ve shaped the wood that looks brilliant 🤩
Full 10/10 from me guys hope you have many happy trips away in it 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks so much for saying this, really chuffed to read comments like this 👍🏻 yeah I did film a bit on the magnets so I’ll see what I can put together. Thanks again for watching from the start.
Amazing build... Love it
Thank you 🙏
Great job in fairness
Thanks 🙏
Fantastic job guys, well done! Great attention to detail and I appreciate the time and effort in putting the build series together so thoroughly. It has been a pleasure to follow from the start and really enjoyed the journey. Best of luck on your travels. :)
Thanks Simon that’s really nice to read. Glad you enjoyed the build and the tour. I’m sure there’ll be a few more videos to come as we add bits to it but now just planning some travels 😊
OOOOOOOO excited to watch this
Congrats you finished 👏...mine finished but not as high spec but happy with it i live in mine 5 nights a week at my companies yard which basically is full of lorry trailers with no toliet...so the last 6 weeks been sleeping showering in my van instead of the truck..
Yep finally finished! Glad yours is done and you’re making the most of it!
What a inspiration and a fantastic finish. When would you be able too start on the van I just got 👍😁
Haha thanks 🙏
I should imagine the seats wasn’t cheap personally I would love to afford all the stuff you fitted it out with but I simply could never afford new seats for starters, looks great
The seats came with the van to be honest so it was just a cost of the swivels but yes we were lucky enough not to be too restricted by budget. But I think you could do similar for a bit less.
A really intelligent conversion, and many useful tips. Thanks for posting. I do like the modern Ducatos, but they are rather rare beasts to track down and buy. I'm wondering whether the H2 roof (2.5m?) has been a problem for you with access to parking?
I really like your Oak ceiling strips. Unique, I think?
Thanks for your comments and glad you like the build. We love the ducato and it’s a pleasure to drive. The H2 hasn’t been much of an issue at all other than in busy town centres where you get some height barrier but to be honest those car parks are usually very tight for a 5.5m van!
Absolutely love the build guys. Great videos. Starting my van build journey now . Total amatuer at this . Keep up the good vids 👌
Thanks Lee. Good luck with your van build, try to enjoy it even if it feels a lot at times! It did for me 😂
Absolutely beautiful guys
Thank you 🙏
Totally inspired having watched your videos, level of detail and thought is amazing will be using some of your ideas as and when I make a start on my conversion apart from the £600 worktop ouch.
Thank you glad you’ve got some inspiration from it. The worktop wasn’t quite that much but well worth it 😊
It's lovely.
Thanks Paul
Amazing van 👍👏👏👏
Thank you 🙏
Nice build you've done a great job. Can you share what your overall spend has been , new van and the conversion costs ?
Absolutely love it!!! Fantastic job, can I ask how you find your water heater does it use a lot of gas??
Thank you. To be honest we don’t use the water heater that much. But based on the heating I doubt it’ll use that much gas. A full tank seems to last forever.
It looks amazing, well done! Yours is a lot smarter than ours, but we have EXACTLY the same layout. Great minds think alike! Happy travels :)
Thank you! Yes great minds indeed. It’s the perfect layout for an L2 👌🏻
What a lovely build! I am currently working in my own Fiat Ducato 2006 van and I am STRUGGELING with the electrical system
You mentioned having a 200ah lithium battery, and it could serve you 4-5 days without solar panels. According to my calculations (which are probably very wrong) I need a way heavier battery for a same appliances setup.
My question is, is the refrigerator on gas or 12V?
Thank you. Glad you like the build. Our fridge is 12v. It’s probably nearer 4 days with fan going, fridge on level 3 of 4, bit of inverter to charge laptops, usb phone charging and heating on and off. Don’t forget things like the fridge only draw current for a proportion of every hour they’re on. So if it draws 6A it’s probably nearer 2AH worth of draw.
Hey Guys amazing build 😊 given me some great ideas 👍
Thank you. Glad we could serve as some inspiration.
Love this build mate, well done!! Can you fit a bike in the garage atal? Cheers Jack
Thanks Jack 🙏 nah the garage is probably a bit small for a standard bike. Maybe a folding one. Definitely an escooter but sadly will need a bike rack.
Love the tour. We’re doing an l2h2 and you absolutely have to be smart with space. This is one of the better layouts I’ve seen and your finishing is spot on. Where did you get the electromagnetically, that’s such a clever idea. I’m not that far yet but have bought regular catches like your loo one. Loving the idea of electromagnets though if you don’t mind sharing more about that.
Thank you, pleased you like our layout. It works really well for us so no regrets. The electromagnets are linked on our shopping list at www.ourvanplan.com/products hope that helps 👍🏻
great job well done
Thanks Ed 👍🏻
Fantastic work! Electro magnets is brilliant!! This is the first time I've seen these employed to keep drawers closed and I'm pretty sure I'm sold. How arecthese working out for you?
They’re working really well. They were difficult to install as they need to be perfectly aligned when the drawers are shut. But they’ve served us well and keep everything safety locked closed.
Awesome .
Thanks Paul 🙏
We went with the same sink as you guys. Did yours come with a plug ? If not did you manage to find one that fits ? Our van is just about finished. Your videos have been invaluable so thank you 👍🏻
Thanks and glad you found the videos helpful. Yeah we got it from Amazon and it came with a plug. It’s not great as the thread size doesn’t match any of the UK plumbing! So going to try a B&Q plug hole but not sure it’ll fit perfectly.
Amazing work you did here guys, congratulations! may I know how much did you spend in terms of time and cost to get this awesome result?
Where's that black sink from please?
Got it from Amazon. Links on our website/bio
Hi, just watched all your build and I'm absolutely in love with the van. I have a couple of questions as I'm thinking of something similar.
Do you think the conversion you did would fit in the shorter version at all? The reason I would prefer the short wheelbase is that I'm thinking of living in it full time for a while, so it would be my everyday vehicle. I really want to fit in most normal-sized spaces. Does your van fit in most spaces?
Another question, do you think what you did would be possible to have done without a driveway? I live in a block of flats and don't have anywhere to potentially park and do it.
Any tips would be absolutely appreciated. Sending good vibes :)
Thanks for the lovely comment. Glad our build has inspired you. Yeah our van fits in most spaces eg supermarket. Bit of an overhang but never has a problem. It’s 5.4m long and is an L2. Most conversations are the L3 which is 6m long. Not sure they do the L1 with a high roof though?
I think it would have been really difficult to do it without a driveway and garage. I know people have done it in your situation but the sheer amount of stuff needed, tools, the ability to cut huge sheets somewhere outside that’s flat next to the van. I think it’d be a challenge. Maybe there’s somewhere you could rent some space to do it or something like that? Also depends on the build you want to do as I’m sure it can be done in a simpler way than we did. Good luck with it though, it’s a great experience.
Classy 👍👍
Thanks 😊
Hi, I really love your build guys! I'm just curious how far it is from the back doors to the front seats. I'm split between a L2 and a L3 and can't find the inside measurement. Thank you and keep up the great vids!
Very nice 👌
Love your van ! - the end result is amazing you must be very proud of it. Thanks for the extremely detailed videos - they have really helped me. I am planning my own L2 build and like you I’ve been through many different floor plans. I wonder if you could help me answer something that is bugging me? The load dimensions of the L2 are supposed to be 312cm but I’m worried that you don’t actually get that length. If I look at your videos I estimate from where the bulkhead would be to the other side of your kitchen is 150cm plus say 144cm for your bed and frame makes 294cm which means I’ve lost about 18cm! Which is crucial on a van of this size. Any clue to where I’m going wrong would be much appreciated.
Great video. Some questions please - they may sound ignorant but I'm new to this!
1. Do you only get access to mobile data? How could you get WiFi on these vans? Surely to operate cameras you need more then tethering from your phone?
2. I've seen some videos with motor homes that have TVs in them. How do they work? Can you get Sky on them?
Thanks!
Thanks. So the van has a 4G antenna on the roof that connects to a netgear router which gives us wifi in the van powered by the 4G signal. Really reliable and great for cameras or working. I know you can get motorhome 12v TVs but we just use a rechargeable projector which works well. Not sure about sky, I’ve seen some big motorhome with satellite dish but think you’d need full mains hookup to make that work.
what'up~ man~ omgg. stunning editing,goodbye!~😉
Hey guys. Great video. Great van…..
One question, what is your toilet set up?
Thank you. We have a thetford porta potti for emergencies only hidden in the bench seat. And some pee pots 😂
Brilliant build 😍 Did you buy the trim around where the bulkhead would be? Thanks
No we ordered it new so could spec no bulk head so they put the plastic trim on in its place.
@@OurVanPlan arrrr perfect. I'm sure they sell them. Thanks I will have a look
Came across your video log a few months ago. We will be embarking on a similar project next year. If you don’t mind could you give an idea of the budget needed for such a project.
Well done lads that's an impressive conversion. I'm particularly interested in the Votronic battery to battery charger as I hadn't heard of that before. Did you fit that yourself? was it straightforward and does the cable run inside the van or outside underneath? I am just planning on a fridge, 2 lights and 2 usb's and never using hook up and was wondering if this would work for me instead of solar. How has it worked for you? Sorry for all the questions!!!
Yeah it’s a great bit of kit. I installed myself. Relatively easy but we did have the converter socket on our van in the driver door pillar. This gives access to 12v feed from van battery plus the D+ signal which you use to determine when the ignition is on. I then ran the wiring inside the van under the kitchen to the Votronic box. It’s a 30 amp charger so does reasonably well. An hour of driving gives 30AH obviously and that’s good to keep it topped up. We normally move on quite a lot so haven’t missed solar at all. Only issue might be if you do 2 weeks on a site in one place without electric.
Great job! What’s the internal height of the van, and how tall are you?
Thank you. I’m 6ft and can stand up fully with a bit of clearance. Could definitely have made it taller with a thinner ceiling etc.
I am in the process of buying an exactly similar van and converting it during this summer. However, I have not got a rough estimate on how much it would cost. May I kindly ask - if not too personal- how much it would cost for a similar sort of conversion please ? thanks
Is there any insulation on the back doors? Also can I ask what the approx build cost was for comparison, thanks Mark
Woho 🧙🏻♂️👌😊
Love the layout and use of space. Haven't seen another channel where the build is covered in such detail from a DIYers perspective.
Hi, lovely van build and great attention to detail. It looks solid internally, but I must ask the question. What is the total Payload of the van, to include full tank of fuel, water, partner and all accessories. I know MWB vans have less payload and the amount of heavy timber used for supports, it may be worth going to a weigh bridge. Otherwise great build! 👍
Thanks Dean. It’s the same as the L3 version and we did take it to a weigh bridge and it’s just under 3 tons. So heavy but not scraping the top end of the max.
@Our Van Plan great news! You are certainly level-headed, and I for one didn't think you you hadn't thought of this. I just wanted to make sure. A lot of people are not aware of this and drive illegally without knowing. Anyway, I really enjoyed watching the van build and hopefully further adventures! Take care.
On a past video you mentioned having a tv on the sliding door ??? Is that true ! ? 😮
No but we do have an Anker projector that projects onto a screen on the sliding door.
Hi,
Very good conversion and you've explained it well. We're just starting out converting a Ducato MH2 so your videos are a great help and inspiration.
One question, I see that you have swapped the 15" wheels for 16" ones.
Does this affect the speedo reading much, the vehicle gearing and did you have to register this with the DVLA.
Cheers Ron
Thanks for your message. The wheels didn’t require any calibration of the Speedo nor impacted gearing. The Speedo is now spot on so you have to remember that - 50 is 50 now! Otherwise no issues and nothing with DVLA.
@@OurVanPlan Hi and thanks. Probably a better ride and definitely a better look with the 16". Cheers Ron
I am a year late to this, so I may never get a response, but can I ask, pls?
Did you measure the width of the van where your bed is, from the metal sheets where windows would be across? The widest distance?
I realize it is narrower now with the build done...
Thank you and many happy miles in your rig
Thanks for the message. I can’t recall the full width metal to metal, maybe 2m, but with the walls in place our bed is 1.9m long. I’m 180cm tall and can lay straight across widthways.
Hi, watched one of your early videos where you spoke about factory diesel heater, I copied your spec for this and camper van electrical pre wiring pack. Q… any idea how to turn it on? 😂 tried every switch on heater controls with no joy
Thanks Dave
Hi Dave, if it’s the webasto diesel heater then there’s a little oval shaped control panel to the right of the steering wheel on the dash. There’s a little flame button bottom left. If you press that it starts up. You can change how long it’s on for, default 30 mins.
Very impressive conversion :) Well done.
I was wondering, how much did this cost? Don't feel pressured to tell me if you'd like to keep it private. I'm just curious.
Thank you! To be honest we haven’t added it up 😂 we definitely went with more expensive finishes and the Truma etc that added to the cost so could have done it cheaper. I might dig out the receipts and go through it all in the future!
Great job lads, such a shame we have to worry about security while we sleep.
Thank you 🙏
do you not worry about your water tank freezing as its installed outside of the van?
Not worried about it really as we drain the system for winter and either don’t use the van or just time it right/take bottled water.
Hello out of interest how tall are you? Deciding between an h2 or h3… great video thanks a lot!
We’re both just over 6ft tall. Definitely couldn’t live without the height we have 👍
Brill thanks a lot for the reply 👍
Why did you go for an L2?
Mainly to fit on our drive but also for cost as it was a lot cheaper and for usability. Glad we did as it’s worked out well.
Good work .. how tall are you ? I m 173 not sure if I can stand up inside
I’m 182cm and can stand up no problems so you’ll be more than fine. We’ve also got quite a deep ceiling so could have had even more height.
Love it 👍👍
I totally empathise with the blood sweat and tears but you’ve done an amazing job 👍
How much was the Bear Lock?
Thank you 🙏 bear lock around £400 with discount (VANPLAN10).
@@OurVanPlan Thanks 🙏 👍👍👍👍
Great job although I have to wonder if Neil did any work on this van as you look to be doing all the work or are you in charge of editing and edit the video to look like you do all the work when in fact its Neil that is the grafter lol
Haha I won’t tell him you said that! It was a joint effort although I did most of it as it was my project in the first place. He helped big time, especially convincing me everything was going to be ok when it was all going wrong!
Great vid, been lightly following the series. Just starting our 2nd conversion now. If you dont mind me asking, what camera/ cameras + audio gear do you use?
Thanks Connor. I use a Go pro hero 10 for the vlogs and a Sony A7iii for this tour video and most of the build. Audio is Rode mic.
Follow-up to my last. Really admire what you did for security here. our last van got stolen about a week after completion, we were gutted. So our new van will go above an beyond in terms of security. Really like the idea of bear lock, so will make sure I get that sorted now!
I can’t imagine how you must have felt, my worst nightmare. Definitely worth investing in. If you do go for bear lock they have me a 10% discount code to share: VANPLAN10 (we’re not sponsored, they’re just lovely people and great product).
Nice job, wonder what the cost of the van and then the conversion.. looks totally out of my price range
I haven’t added it all up yet. Probably don’t want too 😂 but it wasn’t a mega cheap build, we invested and chose materials a bit more pricey when we could have done things differently and cut back. Certainly possible on a reasonable budget on a cheaper van.
@@OurVanPlan thanks for the honest reply. 👍
Hi, I've seen few Ducato conversions where the rear springs have been uprated from single leaf to double leaf or swapping the bump stops for air assisted ones. Did you feel the need to do this? Ron
Hi Ron, yeah we tried sumo springs initially (beefier bump stops) but while they stabilised the ride they didn’t help with the smoothness of the ride. So in the end we upgraded to dual leaf rear springs and they make a huge deal of difference. Very glad we invested in those.
Hi again and thanks for taking the time to answer.
What made you think to upgrade the suspension in the first place. Was it for a smoother ride or was it that the rear end was sagging a bit?
I'll probably do one or the other but I'm trying to find out in advance what the benefit is and which one is best for us. Ron@@OurVanPlan
Yeah basically the factory ones were flat so there was no bounce to smooth out the bumpy roads. This means the van was noisy inside when driving and wasn’t good longer term. Now we have clearance and a much smoother ride. We have quite a heavy build so if you went super light you probably wouldn’t need it. Think ours is around 3 tons.
Do they do a auto version?
Yeah think so. Not sure what it’s like.
Hi do you convert vans ? I have the same size of van and wondered if you could convert it like yours please ?
Hi, no sorry this was very much a one off DIY project!
@OurVanPlan ok thankyou for replying I absolutely love your van happy travels
We manage to do ours thankyou so much for the inspiration and sharing your videos 😊
Be careful you don’t accidentally sit that pole by the sofa
It's not dvla approved is it?
You mean in terms of changing the V5? No, not bothering with that.
@@OurVanPlan I have the same platform converted by myself and my only worry is that all over Europe at some point police might say something about not having the separating panel of the cabin
I’ve not heard of that being a problem, and our van was brand new from the factory without that so we haven’t removed it, it was never there!