Awesome Campervan Conversion on a Tight Budget! Part 3
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ค. 2024
- This Camper Van Conversion has been an ABSOLUTE MISSION for two Major Reasons. Number 1, we were on a very tight budget and number 2, l had a very narrow time frame to get it done by.
Having never done a van conversion before it was a massive learning curve with more twists and turns than something that has a lot of twists and turns 🤣
All up it took a solid five weeks to finish the van and l have to say that it turned out pretty nice.
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Uncle Knackers!! Great job!! I'm a father of a young child and one of the worries I have, is the day I no longer see the big smile and her thinking I'm a superhero. Seeing your adult son have that same "my dad's a superhero" smile, gave me all kids of warm and fuzzies and restored my belief that there's still plenty more of those special smiles for quite a few years to come. Great job mate 😍👏👏🍻
Cheers mate! Really appreciate the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
What a great Dad! I hope you at least got a hug from Jack. Loved the build!
Cheers mate! Glad you liked it 👍 Jack was a little overwhelmed which was awesome...very satisfying project 👍😁🇦🇺
It brings so much joy to me as a father to watch Jack's expression. I am so happy to see you receive such a heartfelt appreciation from your labor. He obviously received way more than what he was expecting. I'm sure he drove home in disbelief with a giant grin on his face. The whole reveil was priceless. Jack is so blessed to have a dad such as you. Take care and pray for a speedy recovery from surgery. 👏👏👏
Cheers Alonzo....really appreciate the comment mate and yeah....l think he liked it 😁 A very satisfying project mate that will hopefully create some awesome memories for the young fella. Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Hello, I'm from UK and I've watched a lot of small van conversions over the last couple of years (and most of your videos too). Yours has to be one the most concise and easy to follow process from start to finish. Your woodworking skills and attention to the smallest of details are what make this conversion so neat and practical. You son looked a bit overwhelmed to see what you've made for him. A loving present from a father to his son. I'm sure he'll have loads of amazing adventures. Well done 🙏
Thanks mate....really appreciate the feedback and you're right, he was a little overwhelmed. He's a good young fella and it's always a pleasure to do something for your kids that you know they'll appreciate for years to come. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
That bed design is brilliant.
What a great conversion!! Shane you knocked it out of the park and the joy of you showing Jack was so lovely to watch!! Such a great job!!’ Well done!
👍😁 Thanks Ainslee! Seriously this was an all consuming 5 week project so l was wrapped / relieved that Jack loved it 😁😁
Great build as usual.
Hey Jack, Take care of your Dad buddy. We can never do enough for our parent, they deserve all the love and care.
And don't forget to give your dad a big hug
👍😁....Cheers Muhammad 👍😁🇦🇺
Good on ya Knackers, your young bloke looked stoked.
Yeah mate, he loved it! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
That was really sweet seeing you guys going through the van. He's a very lucky guy to have a dad who would go to such an effort like that. Great series mate!
👍😁...Thanks Curt! Appreciate the comment mate and thanks for taking the time to watch the series mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Awesome conversion! You did a great job, but the best part was your son’s “face of approval”. Well done!
Thanks Pedro! Yeah mate he loved it 👍😁🇦🇺
You've done a really good job. That's a great little conversion on a budget.
👍😁....Thanks Jason....appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Having just completed a camper fitout myself I really appreciate how long all this takes, I hope your young fella gave you a mighty big thank you.
Mark, you're not wrong mate. Having never done anything like this before l had no idea what l was undertaking 😂.....so much work! I lived and breathed it for 5 weeks!! Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Mate! Dad of the year right there! I hope the old trotter is patched up and Knackers hasn't become Hobbles 😂
😂.....slow process mate so yeah, looks like Hobbles for a few more months to come.
Amazing job, Knackers!!!! Hope Jack is having a lot of fun in it. I hope your Op went well, Shane, and you're up and about soon. 😂👍🇦🇺🇬🇧
Cheers Mick! Yeah mate, the young fellas loving it 👍 Thanks for the well wishes too mate 👍😁🇦🇺
That’s the best van conversation out there.
Thanks mate!! Really appreciate the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
Divine. Form and function. That van is fantastic. Actually, because of the vibe that went into it, magical. Love it so much. Jack-that is one happy surfer, grateful because he knows how it was before the conversion. Bet he appreciates it often. I am imagining his friends saying, “no way, your Dad did this” when they see it. So cool. Hope the foot surgery healing is going well. You are amazing! Congratulations. Well done.
Thank you very much 😁 Yeah Jacks a really good young fella so it was a pleasure doing this for him knowing that he'll appreciate it for many years to come.....as long ass he doesn't crash it 😂 Appreciate the good wishes too and thanks for taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
New meaning to living in a van, down by the river!
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Outstanding job, mate! Absolutely beautiful! Lucky Jack! You're a top dad!
Really appreciate that Graham! Thanks for taking the time to leave me some feedback mate. 👍😁🇦🇺
Uncle Knackers you're a legend. My grand kids will sing about you one day!!
😂.....Thanks Greg! It was a very satisfying project mate.....bit more work than expected but well worth it 👍😁🇦🇺
Congrats Dad! One proud son you have there. Well done 👍
Thanks Todd! 👍🇦🇺😁
Great van conversion. There is plenty of room for a young bloke. My query is with the solar charging point. The Grey Anderson plug will not plug into the Red Anderson plugs as the different coloured plugs won't plug into different colours as each one has a different keyway. You probably should change one of the grey plugs out with a red one on the lead. Cliff.
Cheers Cliff and yes you're right, l did change that after the vid was made. Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
5 weeks, that‘s insane 😀! Great job! (Bit longer with planning I guess…)
Cheers Dirk! Mate it was a solid 5 weeks with a week to mull over the planning. Having never done a van conversion before l was totally unaware of how much work was involved....mental! 👍😁🇦🇺
Totally nailed this build, Shane! it looks fantastic, it seems extremely effective while still being simple, excellent use of space to maximize storage and you can tell your son loves it! That's a project to be proud of!
Thanks Trevor! Really appreciate the comment mate 👍😁🇦🇺
the van series has been a addition to your videos. thanks for sharing. Great outcome happy Jack
Thanks mate....much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
Shane you did an EXCELLENT job, man!! Hope surgery went well! Jack, get a couple of awnings for sides and back so you can have a front and back patio🙂
Cheers Rebecca and yep, those awnings will be going on shortly when the funds replenish 👍 Thanks also for the well wishes...much appreciated 👍🇦🇺
NICE!! I have been checking out your channel for several years now. You're like me... trying to make for our kids. Two thumbs up brother!!
Thanks mate! It's very satisfying when they appreciate what you do. 👍😁🇦🇺
Superb conversion, great vid and the first dad joke that actually made me laugh 🤣🤣On a serious note from a pom, what about the spiders you have over there, they will love those voids? Most poms are sh1t scared of the beggers, of course I am not, not at all.🕷
Cheers Alex! Spiders, shmiders.....they're just fluffy little pets over here mate 😂 Glad you like the conversion mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
yeh never missed a vid yet, good look with the hoof chap and wish you a speedy recovery@@diyforknuckleheads
@@alexcollins9513 Thanks mate 👍
Outstanding, hope the op went well and your being waited on hand foot 😄
Cheers for that Roger 👍 Still in rehab mate with a couple of more weeks to go. Looking forward to going home 👍😁
I understand that, I hate being in hospital, I hope it fly's by for you !!!
Great job , very well built creative storage solutions. Twin sliding doors a massive factor , the fan will prove invaluable. Jack better be ready to fetch/pass tools to you for an extended period.😁
😂....free labour...l like it 🤔 Glad you liked the van mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Hey Dad - absolutely AMAZING!! Well done Sir!!
Thanks Daniel! 👍😁🇦🇺
Awesome job Dad. Pray your surgery went well.
Cheers Michael and thanks for the well wishes too mate 👍😁🇦🇺
What a great job on the conversion! Great use of storage space - I like those sliders.
Glad you liked it Erik 👍 The drawer slides are awesome....very smooth 👍😁🇦🇺
Brilliant making the best of a small space. Very very good Shane.
Thanks Edward....glad you liked it mate 👍🇦🇺😁
Great work Shane, cleverly thought out , executed so well … Jack seemed gobsmacked with what you did for him 👍❤️😊
All the best with the foot operation hope your back on your feet and 100% real soon
Cheers George! Yeah the young fella was a little lost for words which was awesome 👍 Thanks for the well wishes too....much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
Great ideas for a van conversion. Good luck with the foot surgery.
Cheers mate and thanks for watching 👍😁 The foot is three weeks in....still pretty tender but on the mend 👍👍
Greetings from Florida! Jack’s a lucky boy, great and entertaining work as always. Best of luck on the recovery post foot surgery!
Thanks for that Tim.....gotta say it was one of favourite projects ever 👍👍 Thanks for the well wishes too mate 👍😁🇦🇺
A dogs breakfast? I didn’t see that on Blinky Bill. Gah foot surgery mate I trust it went well and you healed fast. That bed is amazing. You’re a good Dad. I need to use my router but I’ve moved recently and I’ve got no idea where my bits are. That drawer is so slick
Mate, those drawers work so well! Having them lock is an added bonus 👍 The foots a work in progress....looks like its going to be a long haul but hey, there's lots of people a lot worse off. Thanks for watching 👍🇦🇺😁
Crikey! its Oh Dark Thirty back here in Merkuh! ima go back to sleepy time.. hah
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Very nice conversion, wishing you speedy surgery recovery!
Cheers Vicky! Appreciate the comment and thanks for the well wishes 👍😁🇦🇺
Jack is a very lucky lad to have such a wonderful, imaginative and skilful dad.
A new subscriber from the UK.
By the way, I hope your surgery went well 🤞
👍😁.....Thanks mate! Glad you liked the Van and Welcome Aboard! Great to have you here and thanks for the well wishes....Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺🇦🇺
Fantastic job Knackers!! Really enjoyed this little series 😁 Cheers, from the UK😎
Thanks Paul! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Mate all that work was well done and worth it just to see his reaction 👍 spot on. All the best for your surgery mate.
Thanks Dawayne.....yeah it was very satisfying mate! 👍😁🇦🇺
Excellent job!!! He really seems to like it. Good luck with the foot surgery. I'll be looking for the next video when your ready.
Cheers Gary! He loved it mate 👍😁🇦🇺
That is freaking amazing, Wow!!!!
👍😁...Thanks Amy! Glad you liked it 👍😁🇦🇺
Nice job Uncle Knackers, hope you got a carton or three from the young bloke for that!
😂😂.....Thanks Paul
Yeah, I reckon the young fellas pretty happy. Winners are grinners.
Yeah he was wrapped mate 👍😁
Bloody fantastic job Shane, I don’t think Jack liked it, I think he loved!!! You will have to put a bowl of lemons in the van for him to take the smile off his face. 😂😂😂. Well done again mate on an awesome conversion that I reckon a few people will already be planning. Cheers.
Much appreciated Dave 👍👍 It's the perfect van for a young bloke surfing up and down the coast. A very satisfying project mate and yes, lemons all round 😂
It's bloody awesome! I tip my hat to you with the cutting of the bed fingers, impressive job. Hope the opo goes ok
Cheers Jim! Yeah those fingers took a little bit of concentration but turned out great in the end 👍 As far as the foot goes, it looks like it might take a while to get back to normal but fingers crossed it goes to plan 👍😁🇦🇺
Great job Dad. Looks amazing and glad Jack love it too. Very enjoyable 3 part series
👍....Thanks mate 👍😁 I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Great job and best wishes from Cambridgeshire UK . The bed , storage and oven area were great ideas , but the shower hose pump connection 👍 Hope your son enjoys his leisure van and you get well soon .
Cheers Dave! Glad you liked it mate and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Best dad in the world
👍😁.....Cheers mate! Appreciate you taking the time to watch 😁
Bloody love watching your videos, seeing this conversion unfold was so entertaining and I’ve learnt so much different skills. Keep it up!
Thanks mate! I really appreciate the feedback and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
Very impressive van conversion Uncle Knackers, I love it! 🙂👍
👍😁 Cheers mate! Glad you liked it and thanks for the feedback 👍😁🇦🇺
Great job Uncle Knackers. Hope your surgery went well.
Thanks Mitchell! Yeah mate, so far so good. Going home in a couple of weeks which will be good 👍😁🇦🇺
What a heartwarming video. I always love your videos but to see you two enjoying your hard work was amazing. Thanks.
Cheers mate....glad you liked it and thanks for taking the time to watch 👍😁🇦🇺
One very luck son and very grateful i would think, you have done a wonderful job, i have been waiting for this episode great stuff!
Cheers Steve....yeah he was wrapped mate! 👍😁 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
You did a Fantastic job on that Van Shane wow the look on his face was priceless, and i hope after the shock he said thanks and gave you a big hug which is what i would have done.
You showed the snap of yourself in the hossy bed so i presume that the op went well and it wasn't too bad for you, i have warned you before about Base Jumping at your age😵🤕🤣
Have a great week and keep off that foot.
Barry (UK)
😂😂....yeah Baz, .I've gotta lay off the Base Jumping for a month or two 😂 Appreciate you as always for watching mate and you're right, he was a little overwhelmed which was great to see. Thanks for the good wishes as well....I'm going home in a couple of weeks which will be awesome. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
I would happily live in that ...... although, where would I put my tablesaw and cnc?? 🤨Excellent build Shane. 👍
😂....l'm sure you'd find a way to sneak them in somehow Chris. Thanks for watching mate. Go Pies 👍😁🇦🇺
Fabulous! And your son will realize the soundproofing and insulation…
Thanks Anne! Yeah it can get pretty hot and cold inside side those vans so every little bit of insulation helps 👍😁🇦🇺
Very cool build. In the future you could even take the panels off the back door and build more storage.
Cheers George 👍👍 Yep, Van Life is all about creative storage ideas so the back door idea is worth investigating. Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
you crushed it! thanks for documenting, I loved seeing your creativity.
Thanks Marcus! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Hey mate, hope the surgery went well and your recovery too. The van turned out bloody grouse mate 👍🏼
Thanks Vic!! Mate the foot has been a bit of a drama. Was done about 3 and a half weeks ago and hopefully will be going home in a couple of weeks....fingers crossed 👍😁🇦🇺
💩 you still in hospital? Didn’t know that 😳
@@DownUnderWoodWorks Yeah mate...in a rehab hospital for 6 weeks. Good chance to give the body a bit of a rest 👍
Best wishes mate. Hope you’re out and about soon 🚴
@@DownUnderWoodWorks Cheers mate 👍
Get well soon .Best wishes from Lincolnshire UK. Great finished result👍
Thanks for the good wishes Ken and thanks also for taking the time watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
One thing is the joy of building something, but building to someone you love that makes them happy makes the journey even better. Congratulations on a nice build, and a happy young man.
Now the worst that can happen is if my son (age 21) finds this video - I couldnt do this in even half a year. Great job
😂....thanks mate 👍 Yeah it was one of the best projects l've undertaken especially since it was for the young fella 👍😁🇦🇺
You amaze me! Stellar work Old Sod, stellar!
👍😁...Thanks Bruce! Glad you liked it mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Well now Uncle, you are the Daddy! Top work sir, great video, thank you, hope the foot thing gets sorted, stay lucky see you on the next one
👍😁...Cheers Paul....appreciate the feedback mate and thanks for the well wishes! 👍😁🇦🇺
What an amazing van- great job Knackers. I couldn’t stop smiling at Jack’s reaction. He is going to absolutely love travelling around in it. 😊
👍😁.....Thanks Miranda....He's getting plenty of use out of it l can tell ya that 👍 Hope you're getting over that pesky dose of Covid 🤞🤞
So stylish !! Amazing build, all the storage, lights, electrics amazing & so beautiful to watch you show Jack everything at the end, father and son moments ❤
Thanks Annie.....l loved it....such a satisfying project👍😁🇦🇺
Absolutely top notch build this... great work.
Cheers mate! Glad you liked it 👍😁🇦🇺
Now that's a job well done, looks great. Good luck with the operation and alrighty then you deserve a cup of tea or something a little stronger
😂....Think I'll opt for something a little stronger mate 🍷🍺 Glad you liked the vid and thanks for the well wishes 👍😁🇦🇺
Loved watching the mini series, fantastic job
Thanks Terry! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
What a great ending to the journey, loved every second of this build. I initially thought you might struggle to fit into the short wheelbase van because you're both giants but it works perfectly. One of your best yet mate
Thanks Louie....yeah mate, space was certainly against us but it worked out pretty good in the end. Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Fantastic! Been looking forward to this next installment!
Thanks mate! I appreciate your patience 👍😁🇦🇺
Hope the operation all went well! @@diyforknuckleheads
@@Bevalderon Yeah so far so good mate. Thanks for asking 👍
Been great following this conversion, great job.🎉
Appreciate that Steve! 👍🇦🇺😁
Amazing workmanship! Well done!!
Thanks mate! 👍😁🇦🇺
Simply fantastic. Well done!
Thanks mate! 👍😁🇦🇺
Congratulations Shane! What a wonderful build. Jack's reaction. says it all. Hope your surgery went well and you're recovering quickly and painlessly.
Thanks Kerri! Yeah he was a little overwhelmed which was great to see 👍 Thanks for the good wishes as well...much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
Great use of space and well thought out. This will be a future project for myself and the missus when we decide to travel the countryside. Just needs a nice 3m awning on the kitchen side to complete the ensemble.... all up awesome job as usual mate.
Thanks Mate!! Yep, an awning would top it off nicely 👍😁🇦🇺
So cool! Jack’s reaction was priceless. He is lucky to have you, dad jokes and all!
Cheers mate! The young fella loved it 👍😁🇦🇺
A glorious job mate, best dad in the world! I hope that your operation goes/went very well and your recovery time is exceptional 🤞.
Like deployed 👍
Thanks mate! Appreciate the good wishes too...much appreciated 👍😁🇦🇺
Awesome as usual. Heal well from surgery.
Cheers mate and thanks for the well wishes 👍😁🇦🇺
Awesome work. Setting the bar high!
Thanks mate! Glad you liked it 👍😁🇦🇺
Love the recessed lights in the roof and all that storage is great! Forget renting an RV from Apollo again I'd prefer to have you build something out for my next road trip to AU. LoL The carpet on the wall is great for holding Velcro items and patches and bamboo mats are a super cheap way to catch the beach sand. Good luck with the foot surgery!
Cheers mate and thanks for those tips re the bamboo and the velcro! The LED lights are awesome! Easy to install and they look great 👍😁🇦🇺
A.....mazing!!! Congrats to you both. Hope the surgery goes without a hitch.
Cheers mate and thanks for the well wishes. Off to see the see the surgeon this morning to see when l can go home 🤞 Cheers 👍😁
Incredible work.
Thank you very much! 👍🇦🇺😁
Great job Unk! I hope your foot surgery went well!
Thanks Pat and l appreciate the well wishes mate 👍👍 It's going to be a bit of a long haul but I'm on the mend and heading home in a week. Looking forward to a beer 👍😁🇦🇺🍺
Phenomenally done.
👍👍.....Thanks mate!! 👍😁🇦🇺
Amazing job! Hope all goes well with the surgery.
Cheers mate and thanks for the well wishes! 👍😁🇦🇺
Great job boss. Hope you're recovering well.
Thanks Tom! Two more weeks in hospital and l'm back home!! Appreciate you taking the time to watch mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Amazing job well thought out n executed your son is lucky love this channel thank you !
Appreciate the feedback John! Thanks for watching mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Great work! Good luck on the op!
👍😁...Thanks mate!
Absolutely awesome
👍😁....Cheers mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Nice build. 3 thing i miss.
1) a fold op table
2) somehow to raise the headend of the bed
3) 220v(or is it 110v down under) outlet for his laptop
And i would have made the cooktop electric, now you have the solar panels
All good suggestions mate but unfortunately we were hampered by budget and time constraints. Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Thanks for sharing, great build! Wishing you a speedy recovery!
👍😁....Thanks mate! 👍😁🇦🇺
Outstanding 👍👍👍
Cheers Keith! Really appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
What a result. Hope your surgery went well and your back fighting fit again soon.
Cheers Stuart and thanks for the well wishes mate! The foot's going to be a bit of a long haul but at least l've still got it 👍😁🇦🇺
What a great work!
Thanks Arthur! 👍🇦🇺😁
You look amazingly like your 'grand dad'! Seems he was a funny fellow, like you. I think Jack was well pleased with his converted van! Great job! I do hope you are healing nicely from your surgery!
Thanks Krickette....yeah the young fella loved it which was very satisfying and yes, l am a spitting image of gramps 😂 Thanks for watching 👍😁🇦🇺
Top work Uncle Knackers! So many features and the cutting on the bed is absolutely fantastic! Looks so professional. Your Son will be the envy of his friends. Great video series, really enjoyed it!
Thank you very much! Glad you liked it and thanks also for taking the time to watch all three. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺
Magnificent work Uncle K. He looks a happy lad. The roof/ceiling is the winning element for me.
Thanks Rev! Yeah the ceiling really popped with those two LED strips and the black accent! Appreciate the feedback mate 👍😁🇦🇺
Agree, really takes it up a notch.
Enjoy your content as approachable for beginner and learn so much. Congratulations for keeping up with your son and helping him along. The best
G'day Kent.....glad you liked the Van mate and thank you so much for your very generous donation!! Amazing! Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Cheers 👍😁🇦🇺