The VAN BUILD for CYCLING adventures!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 29 ก.ย. 2024
- I am so EXCITED!!!!!! I bloody love it :)
Let me know what you think of it xx
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I've got these black net pockets you can get anywhere amazon etc. Proper cheap way to keep things organised holds well no rattling when driving. And you can see whats in them easily. Literally 3 screws in to the ply lining 👌
The van looks absolutely amazing! Good job!!!
I love every single one of your videos and you have inspired me to get out on my bike alot more 💕
Aww love it! It's so you and you'll have many adventures in her. So excited for you 🥰
Great work, looks really good and I like the fact that you kept it simple 😎
Fit for an adventure!
well done. looks like a lot of work that was well worth it
I love my Dad but we would have spent the whole time arguing about the best way to do it! 🤣 Best time of my life was buying a £900 VW campervan with 2 mates and spending 4 months travelling Europe. Some bikes would've come in handy when sight seeing! Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
Bloody hell katie you can do my van iff i ever buy one .....nice job kid 🚴🚴♀️🚴♂️🚵♂️🚵🚵♀️
your videos are awesome mate, god bless you sister :)
Great and simple van transformation for your cycling adventures Katie. Congrats to you and your dad..👍... perhaps some wind-deflectors for door windows so you can slightly open them for a bit of ventilation to reduce condenation whilst sleeping overnight ?
Also couple battery powered LED lights to supplement your string of lights ?
Hope your recovery from the achilles injury going well..👍😀
Congratulations to Team Dad and Daughter, great job all around...I kind of think he is pretty proud of you as well...
Wow, fantastic and all in a day, great to see you and your dad doing the conversion together and lovely to see how excited you are 😀
Now you need an old duvet cover for your bike, it's by far the best way I found for keeping a wet/dirty bike from minging up my kit, floor and sleeping area.
I used a king size one which I cut about 1/3 off (and obviously sewed up!) And the bike slots into the 'popper' end, pull the cover up over the bike, fasten the poppers and hey presto the muck is contained.
When you're home you just throw it in the washing machine and it's ready to go again.
Your Dad is so chilled out with the camera and everything, what a legend, we want to see more Dad!
Agreed -More Dad!
Papa Kookaburra!!!
If not a build, maybe it’s a “vansformation!” Looks proper nice. Great job team Butler👍🏼
Your puns always enrich Katie’s videos Deb 🙂
@@turn1210 😂 Trying to decide if I’ve reached dad-joke territory. Thank you for humouring me😜
I’ve given you a thumbs down because I didn’t think of it first…
@@mc4130 😂
Proper classy, is that.🙂
Just one thing though. Swap the bike over to the other side so you don’t run the risk of chain gunk on your bedding.😕
Van looks ace, imagine sleeping in there somewhere nice and mountainous with rain hitting that roof. Oh yes!
Your excitement is so contagious!
Put a smile on my face for the day, and seeing Mum & Dad Kookaburra just made it complete!
Thanks!
I absolutely love how simple it is,no fancy shit…❤️❤️
Every one wants a Katie dad🤣👍
Simple, minimalist, lightweight, and looks fantastic. Great stuff. Well done to you & your folks.
Hi Katie, what about a self-inflating air mattress? They are very comfortable, and can be packed away when not needed.
Beautiful
Minimalist !
Looks great. Your and your dads excitement is infectious. Wondering if I need a van now...
Wow!!! How Good is that!!! Today My Van is helping us move house. Tomorrow it gets the Kookaburra Makeover!!! 😁
Great build, but you need an air vent in the roof too let fresh air in?👍
Nothing at the min but it will be most likely cracked windows :)
Hi Katie. Love your van build but it looks like you've not done your van roof. If you haven't, well worth boarding, insulating and carpeting. Will make it much warmer and quieter. Enjoy your adventures! Love the vlog by the way. Take care.
love it.
regarding the amount of spray glue- 'shit loads' haha technical term?? haha
j've seen vans with a 'stick-on solar panel on the roof, could be an option to fit a charging point for phone, computer, lights etc.
also seen a makita coolbox, pricy but runs on 240v and 12v and cordless drill batteries.
don't know what lights you have in the back, but led rope lights are very low power consumption.
take a piece of plywood with you to stand your stove/cooker on as heat protection. it will save melting your lovely floor.
(or the heatproof pad from an ironing board)
Looks great all you need is a toilet and it would be perfect :-) OH ya and a ice chest
How about ventilation / fresh air intake? I would suffocate sleeping in a sealed tiny wan. If you open the front windows, you have a security / rain issue.
Nice job. Wish I were that handy. Get some magnetic hooks. Can use anywhere. Consider a raised sleeping platform. Still leaves Room for your bike and creates storage. Are you going to vent the roof? Having one of those spinners I think gives you priority access to any gap in the traffic.
Should fashion a plastic or wooden divider (packable) for the bike and sleeping space so you don't wack yourself mid sleep on the pedal or chainring.. Or just grease marks on the sleeping gear.
You have done an amazing job Katie it looks like home from home i love my camping in a tent but that is next level . There are 3 thumbs down as i type this what is wrong with these people ? Don't F***ing watch it then LOL
Hi Katie, if you don't mind me asking what kind of van did you convert? I'm planning on getting a van for bike trips. Thanks
You may want to consider adding a bed down the line, you could integrate storage underneath the bed frame so there is a permanent place for things like a leisure battery or portable power station system, boxes for bedding, cooking equipment and clothing etc. This would stop also things sliding round in the back of the van when your not out on an adventure.
you could look to build something like this - th-cam.com/video/vyEsySXJfxM/w-d-xo.html or if that is a little beyond your wood working skills there are loads of companies out there that make them.
Very nice and cosy, going to keep you toastie warm. The only thing I'd add is sound deadening and insulation on the roof, as I found heavy rain made a fair racket and condensation formed on it.
You could make a bed that folds down leaving room underneath for storage and when not needed folds up flat against the van wall with a couple of bungy cords to secure it. Maybe use an old sun lounger for the frame or make one from plywood. I’d definitely sound deaden the roof like you’ve already done the rest of the van, make it sound less like a biscuit tin, I can imagine the sound of rain drumming on the roof during the night 🙉
Oh yes that’s what we Need, another diy Camper built 🙅🏼♂️
Katie was the plywood already in the van 🚐 or did you & your dad cut it out in an earlier video? If so how difficult was it to do? BTW van looks great.👍
Van looks great but a toilet is a must have. Your right, parent are special and must needed throughout ones life. Treasure them every second of your life. cheers.
This is very cool Katie! :)
Oh man that looks awesome! Not super elaborate, literally just the essentials with great space. Absolutely amazing!
Nice job Katie, a few more touches, a porta-loo, and some insulation on that roof or a good feather down sleeping bag, Happy rides
Katie look into making a Chuck box for storing all your cooking gear.
I built one from plywood with one of those generic single burners on top with a shelf beneath and open storage for pans etc at the bottom.
Mine is none fixed and was designed to be used in the mpv or lifted out onto a picnic bench or any table 👍
Great job
Happy adventures ahead
Enjoy 🚴♂️🤘
One of the most wholesome build videos ever. Looks great, great ideas too. It's all about the finishing touches as my wife tells me. 😉👍
I'm considering a van and doing a really basic mod as well, but will some form of elevated bed and bike(s) below.
Please make sure the mirror doesn’t fall, 7 years bad luck 🍀 great job 👏🏻
Come up pretty darn good. Like ya Dads comment "Did it with skill"
Your creeper van is comin along great and if you use your bikepacking bivy bag and sleeping pad you can save room and stay warm
Really bloody nice I must say. I will now search for your adventure vids
Great video Katie, i see you didn't bother with any windows, proper stealth camper, oh i have same lino in my van too 😊
Floor inslation for to keepnin heat are u sleeping in it u need heat not escaping . You shoiluld come do Ring of Kerry charity cycle in Ireland
Can I buy a van build from your family company? Love the perfection
you two are very funny together :D looks like you get along well, that's really nice. :)
Beutiful to see you interact with your Dad. Love is everything.
No insulation on the ceiling ? Aren't you afraid of condensation ? That will rain on you ?
Looks cool Katie! The foil insulation needs to stuck everywhere, just a small tiny areas. I would have used Dynamat, loads warmer.
IGNORE THAT. I should have watched the rest of the video.
You look like a 10yo excited at Christmas! Best way to be! Excellent build, and what lovely parents. You must be very proud!
OMG Katie!!! This is amazing! It looks so good!!!! Amazing job! Your parents are so sweet! Have fun with your new fancy van! :)
Great Katie KookaBurra Video, thanks for sharing
Are you going to use the portable bike wash machine as a shower?
So good - lovely lovely job on the van and it already has everything you need - love it
Hi Katie good job nice and simple the octopus strap on holding your bike will stretch l you a rubber one with hooks on ends are you tying down spare wheels you have a tool box take care
Sound-proofing?.. When the van's a-rockin' 😉😁
Awesome Katie .. cheers Chris & Sam
This is over the top simplicity and functional. You are so fortunate to have your dad (and mum) to realize this dream. Your van is lovely! I hope your tendon is on the mend.
You need to fit a co2 alarm just in case of carbon monoxide with you sleeping in it lots of smiles for katie from Geoff
Standing by for the torrent of Vansplaining to begin 🤣
At first it looked like you had a chandelier in the roof 😂
Well done Katie it looks great! I was thinking of doing something similar myself but the upcoming 500sq mile £10 a day Clean Air Zone charge for vans in the Manchester districts put me off..😞
Make sure you get a Euro 6 engine min
Love your Dad…. The van looks great
What Fiat is it ? Doblo Cargo ? What length do you have in the back ? I've had a Renault Trafic II for years but I had to get rid of it. Now I have a Renault Scenic 3, long model. I have enough room to sleep next to my bike but it is a bit small compared to the Trafic. I am thinking about finding a new van (but smaller than the Trafic).
Yup Fiat Doblo :)
I bought a fold up camp bunk bed for my van from Go Outdoors. 69 quid, brilliant, you can keep all your stuff on the lower bunk or on the floor and sleep on the top. Then just pack it away when you don’t need it.
Oooooh I like!!! You got a link???
rad van and video!
Great job Katie!! Makes me want to go out and do the same thing. What about a fan/vent system? Will it not be hot at night when you are trying to sleep?
This is so cool. Thanks for bringing us along kk.
Looks awesome. Your dad is proper cool, any chance of a video where you and your dad go for a ride together 🤘
Peace out Heywood Neighbour 😁👍
Awww I will ask him for sure!!!!! :)
Such a good work! congratulations
What was the van itself? Was it new or used?
Well, someone is all set for adventure 😁
your brilliant space Katie
Nice one! Deffo need to get a night heater though
ILOVE that!!! What a great idea! :)
Dude! That looks brilliant, bring on the adventures!
Looking good Katie
very cool - just love your videos!!!
Jealous! 😁 great job 😊👍
What about air pump & small pressure washer tank for your bike trips? Or ...
I have a pressure washer!! :) good shout that!!
Bloody Hell Your killing it girl
Nice job! Looks great!
Great job, I doubt I’d get that done in a day. I got a camp bed with memory foam mattress from Argos for about £80.. I suspect it would fit in that..
it would give you a bit of stowage underneath. It folds Nice and bungee it to the side when driving.
Really Good Job, So Cosey
Just watched this video. You look so happy 😊 and so you should, it looks Awesome Katie. Maybe another sideline, refurbishing vans for cyclist 🚴 😁 🚴♂️ 👍 🚴♀️ 😁 🚴 👍 🚴♀️
Amazing!
Looks amazing! Bean bag?
Lovely well done Kate and dad 👍
Cracking effort Katie
Looks amazing! Great job!
That’s excellent- we bought a van recently! It is so useful!! Hope you have a great time! Sending love from Ireland 🇮🇪
Van looks ace xx