@@truebluetravellers I am still in awe, am a mechanical engineer myself but know my limitations when it comes to fit and finish, we are importing a 4WD Hiace and using a small company to do a basic fit-out so our journey is just starting, enjoy yours.
@@setildes we so wish sometimes we got a 4wd model, I put an lsd in this so it’s a bit more capable but a 4wd one is what I should of got really 😂, you will love yours , hope you get yours sorted soon and out on the open road
Thanks, yeah we really enjoyed it, I think I might start doing them to sell on full time, I just sold one before leaving the uk and that went well so it’s defiantly something I’m thinking about
I’m ever so sorry Chris but I can’t remember the cost of it now, we got it from a boat builder in Fremantle, we hunted round for a while for it and like I say boat builders/marine suppliers were the only ones who stocked it, cheapest tho would be eBay, it’s called 3 way stretch carpet 👍
It’s about 1.75m wide I think as my mrs can sleep sideways but I can’t, we use it sideways as like a day bed and sleep front to back at night, there’s a bit more info showing how it’s set up on our van tour video if you fancy a look 👍 th-cam.com/video/3yoU8Na0S3Q/w-d-xo.html Cheers
For a short person yes, I can just about manage (175cm) but Jon at 190 it’s too small. We used the table and cushions from the chairs to make it full length so we could sleep length ways but still get up and use the loo etc this is the van tour is helpful th-cam.com/video/3yoU8Na0S3Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ug1lY0DqSV5L6xj8
Hi Matthew I got them on eBay, they call them folding boat steps, I’ll drop a link below 👍 www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281396688273?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_-OLaeA6SOa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=h77jMQulRBK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Depends what state your in in oz as they all have different but Technically yes, your meant to get everything signed off by a electrician, engineer etc etc even removing seats your meant to but it’s not inforced and only really matters if you want to change the title from day a van into a camper We had no issues doing what we did and most others do it like this too 👍👍
The carpet we used on this van was from a boating company who use it for hull lining, it’s pretty much the same as automotive 4 way stretch carpet which we have also used before to line campers with 😁
Watching you build your own camper makes me want to build my own, told my wife and she rolled her eyes 😂 Guessing she will be staying home
😂😂😂😂 it’s funny as when I talk Jess often rolls her eyes too 🤔 must be a twitch or something
Both of you are obviously very skilled, great job, enjoy your travels,
Thanks very much Simon, good old TH-cam taught us everything we know 😂
@@truebluetravellers I am still in awe, am a mechanical engineer myself but know my limitations when it comes to fit and finish, we are importing a 4WD Hiace and using a small company to do a basic fit-out so our journey is just starting, enjoy yours.
@@setildes we so wish sometimes we got a 4wd model, I put an lsd in this so it’s a bit more capable but a 4wd one is what I should of got really 😂, you will love yours , hope you get yours sorted soon and out on the open road
Great video. Great fitout. A very "well done" to both of you.
Thanks very much
Amazing.. I take it the guys a carpenter
Thanks very much, no I was a mechanic but love a bit of diy 👍
I am so jealous of your lifestyle, it's all I've wanted to do all my life ❤
Thanks mate, hope you get to live the dream one day 💙
Do it!!
Have you ever thought about selling and making vans for other people, also I loved the video. It definitely looked like a fun experience.
Thanks, yeah we really enjoyed it, I think I might start doing them to sell on full time, I just sold one before leaving the uk and that went well so it’s defiantly something I’m thinking about
You know you miss the ‘help’ from Rae 😂
Definitely, it’s just not the same without my little helper
what was the material used for the roofing? the brown thingy
It was just 3 mm ply that we stained
Homy name is Chris and I'm about to fit out a van like yours can U tell me were u got your felt from and how much it cost, thanks Chris.
I’m ever so sorry Chris but I can’t remember the cost of it now, we got it from a boat builder in Fremantle, we hunted round for a while for it and like I say boat builders/marine suppliers were the only ones who stocked it, cheapest tho would be eBay, it’s called 3 way stretch carpet 👍
Hi again what material did you use on, thanks Chris.
How long is the bed ?? As U have it width ways???
It’s about 1.75m wide I think as my mrs can sleep sideways but I can’t, we use it sideways as like a day bed and sleep front to back at night, there’s a bit more info showing how it’s set up on our van tour video if you fancy a look 👍 th-cam.com/video/3yoU8Na0S3Q/w-d-xo.html
Cheers
is it enough space to have the bed sideways without a extension?
For a short person yes, I can just about manage (175cm) but Jon at 190 it’s too small. We used the table and cushions from the chairs to make it full length so we could sleep length ways but still get up and use the loo etc this is the van tour is helpful th-cam.com/video/3yoU8Na0S3Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Ug1lY0DqSV5L6xj8
heyy, just wondering where you got those side steps to get onto the roof?? :)
Hi Matthew I got them on eBay, they call them folding boat steps, I’ll drop a link below 👍
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281396688273?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=_-OLaeA6SOa&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=h77jMQulRBK&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
thank you so much!!
Do u know the standing head height mate ? and year of van... i take it its a Toyota hiace
Sorry mate I’ve sold it now and can’t remember the height inside now or the year but yep is a Toyota hiace
Hi, does converting a van into a camper in australia require other registration process for your car?
Depends what state your in in oz as they all have different but Technically yes, your meant to get everything signed off by a electrician, engineer etc etc even removing seats your meant to but it’s not inforced and only really matters if you want to change the title from day a van into a camper
We had no issues doing what we did and most others do it like this too 👍👍
appreciate it, thanks!@@truebluetravellers
What is the carpet you used to line the walls?
The carpet we used on this van was from a boating company who use it for hull lining, it’s pretty much the same as automotive 4 way stretch carpet which we have also used before to line campers with 😁
Just subbed, I am so impressed with what you do ,you two make in amazing team!
@victormorris3680 thanks victor 👍
where are those pegs from? Love them!
Sorry what exactly do you mean by pegs 👍
@@truebluetravellers Found them, they are the boat pegs to go up the mast!
З якої ви країни?Чудова погода
This is in Australia 😊👍