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.
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.
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.
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 👌
So wise and attentive is your father! 😃 Proper pimped Van!! I am pleased to see such cosiness and minimalism, it has not become a crammed place such as you often see, It is plenty homey and generous in space. And your bike is bound to rest just beside you 🚲 I'm glad to see such eagerness to try it all out, you deserved it 🌛
yay... glad to see things coming together ... lots of little details make the difference ... :) the van i think will be one of the best things you have done for yourself and making things easier ...:) and having a good dad ..makes life all the better ... cherrish the days and times together ....!!! blessed are we who have had good men in our lives ....
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..👍😀
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.
Oh, Katie how I love it when I see you so happy! Nice job on the van, and well done for making your own choices about what you wanted in respect of fitting it out. I guess if you had put a setee/bed in, it wouldn't have left much room for carrying bikes. Finally, a word about having your dad help you with the project. You are lucky that you have him, and that he was able to help you. Buy him a beer! Now, we are all set for some Katie adventures.......
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 👍
I realize that I am seven months late on this vid. Your build is fantastic. Simple and appropriately functional is the way to go. Love the colors and textures. Soundproofing was an excellent addition. Actually, it looks like a studio. Your dad is cool.....Well done!
great finishes and personal touches. i'm definitely a less is more but, if i may suggest, an inflatable air mat to sleep on. a nice camping style and you absolutely will not regret it. also a small metal table for the cooker [metal in case of a fuel spill] and a comfy chair that you can store in the cabin when you sleep. again, great job!
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 🇦🇺
For the last two years I've been contemplating acquiring a Tesla CyberTruck and setting it up for cycling adventures. Imagine summoning the car each evening to wherever you are on your cycle tour, so you could put your bike and gear inside and spend the night in there as well before proceeding onwards the next day. No need for expensive frequent stay overs in B&Bs or hotels or unpleasant ones in tents during continental cycle tours.
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.
Girl with the multiple talents. Well done Katie. Very nice transformation. You will be more comfortable now and will be able to get to more epic rides in style.
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.
Come out good Katie. It was a good score getting the van with the plywood already fitted. You can buy the insulation on a roll that they use in the Omar homes. Might pay to get a rear camera fitted to the screen if you don't have one.
You're incredible! Outstanding job on the project. So glad to see your parents in the video. I could spend an entire day chatting with your dad. Well done my friend!
I'm so proud of you and jealous at the same time. In the near future my plan is to do what you did but here in America.I want to buy a van also. Planning on riding around the state of Florida while bikepacking. In the planning stages now, waiting till the cooler weather arrives again. I am a male version of you. I am a Vegan who fell in love with cycling and can't imagine my life not being a Vegan cyclist. What wonderful gifts we have been given to find these passions. I wish for you many happy and new adventures and look forward to your future videos.
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 🙉
After pulling a muscle in my leg I started to use an exercise bike just to get the blood flowing in my leg and after 3 weeks my legs were a lot better so started to look at doing more road cycling to get fitter, where I started watching your videos and learning how to manage my body better. Watched your video on what you have for breakfast, did not look exciting but decided to give it a try, used to have 4 spoons of oats microwaved, sometimes now have 6 spoons in hot water with a little semi-skimmed milk most days. Keep the videos coming, please.
#vanlife at its finest! Love it. Thanks for sharing with us. We're also getting ready to do a van build/van renovation/ vansformation to go gravel biking.
One thing to add would be a roof vent, even one that doesn't have a fan just for some fresh air. You might just add some cargo netting to the walls just for easy storage.....looks good and simple.
Love it. I did a couple of events where I slept in my Renault Espace, on an inflatable bed, bike etc in there too (removed all the rear seats). Awesome apart from when I got crap and couldn't get out (in a hurry) to stretch :D
Hi Katie, Loved the vid with your dad, really cool. Love your story and how cycling has changed you physically and mentally. I have been a bit late to road biking, but the last year and a half I have really enjoyed it and with following your inspiration I did my first 50km at 57 in just over two hours with an average speed of 23km's. Oh my name is Mike and formerly from Leeds, but now I live in Christchurch NZ. Keep up the great vid's cheers Mike
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)
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.
Really good Katie and a few ideas that I can use to improve mine. I would use the same process on the roof. I found it really finishes it off and takes away chance of condensation dripping on you in morning 😀👍🏻🚴♀️
You went about this the correct way. Simple and clean. Now you can use it for a while and take notes about what is really important. Maybe a portable cot ?? FYI on the stick on sound deadener - unless you cover almost every square inch - the results will be underwhelming and that stuff is pricey as you probably found out. Cheers !
great looking van ! much cosier than mine lol me and my dad recently built a bed frame i bought an axle stand of amazon it screws to the floor then you just take your front wheel off and fit your forks to the stand with the axle. it was a great day spending time with my dad making it up as we went along. i can see how much you enjoyed working on yours it was exactly the same with mine. happy memories hey :)
That looks fantastic, it just goes to show that you don’t need to spend lots of time and money in getting something that’s going to give you so much enjoyment.
Now that's almost the set up I want in the van I would like to get. I would probably have included a sleeping platform with storage underneath, but that adds weight and makes things more complicated. Nice job.
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!!!
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.
Congratulations to Team Dad and Daughter, great job all around...I kind of think he is pretty proud of you as well...
Wow!!! How Good is that!!! Today My Van is helping us move house. Tomorrow it gets the Kookaburra Makeover!!! 😁
Your excitement is so contagious!
Put a smile on my face for the day, and seeing Mum & Dad Kookaburra just made it complete!
Thanks!
It’s so cool ur mom and dad where there to help. Love the “build”. Clean and does what YOU want it to.
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.
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 😀
Thats great. Keep it simple. Thats all you need.
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.
See this is a proper stealth camping build, clean, simple and functional, no messing around trying to turn it into a rolling hotel, love it!
So good - lovely lovely job on the van and it already has everything you need - love it
You look like a 10yo excited at Christmas! Best way to be! Excellent build, and what lovely parents. You must be very proud!
Absolutely brilliant, doesn't have to be a high-tec award winner. It's what you want, how you want it & built with your dad 👍.
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 👌
A lady of many talents. And how sweet of your Mum and Dad to help too 😊
Awesome. Simple, functional and attractive at the same time.
This is so cool. Thanks for bringing us along kk.
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
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.
So wise and attentive is your father! 😃
Proper pimped Van!! I am pleased to see such cosiness and minimalism, it has not become a crammed place such as you often see, It is plenty homey and generous in space.
And your bike is bound to rest just beside you 🚲
I'm glad to see such eagerness to try it all out, you deserved it 🌛
yay... glad to see things coming together ... lots of little details make the difference ... :) the van i think will be one of the best things you have done for yourself and making things easier ...:) and having a good dad ..makes life all the better ... cherrish the days and times together ....!!! blessed are we who have had good men in our lives ....
I love the simplicity of it !! All you need!!👌
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..👍😀
I absolutely love how simple it is,no fancy shit…❤️❤️
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.
Beutiful to see you interact with your Dad. Love is everything.
Oh, Katie how I love it when I see you so happy!
Nice job on the van, and well done for making your own choices about what you wanted in respect of fitting it out. I guess if you had put a setee/bed in, it wouldn't have left much room for carrying bikes.
Finally, a word about having your dad help you with the project. You are lucky that you have him, and that he was able to help you. Buy him a beer!
Now, we are all set for some Katie adventures.......
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 👍
I realize that I am seven months late on this vid. Your build is fantastic. Simple and appropriately functional is the way to go. Love the colors and textures. Soundproofing was an excellent addition. Actually, it looks like a studio. Your dad is cool.....Well done!
great finishes and personal touches. i'm definitely a less is more but, if i may suggest, an inflatable air mat to sleep on. a nice camping style and you absolutely will not regret it. also a small metal table for the cooker [metal in case of a fuel spill] and a comfy chair that you can store in the cabin when you sleep. again, great job!
Van looks ace, imagine sleeping in there somewhere nice and mountainous with rain hitting that roof. Oh yes!
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
Excellent. Kinda makes me wish I hadn't gone quite so nuts in our van.
Great, simple n clean job.
Great and simple setup, It is not for 4 week vacations so the storage can be done in a bag, hope it is as quiet and cosy as you imagined 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 🇦🇺
Brilliant! Katie and I am glad your dad got a mention for helping. Well done! 👍🏿👍🏿
Lovely well done Kate and dad 👍
Well done, Katie! Simple to maintain and easy to clean. Your next bike purchase will be easy to carry home!
For the last two years I've been contemplating acquiring a Tesla CyberTruck and setting it up for cycling adventures. Imagine summoning the car each evening to wherever you are on your cycle tour, so you could put your bike and gear inside and spend the night in there as well before proceeding onwards the next day. No need for expensive frequent stay overs in B&Bs or hotels or unpleasant ones in tents during continental cycle tours.
Van looks fantastic, well done to you and your dad, enjoy 👍👍
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.
Impressive, congratulations to you and your Dad. Seems like really good value.
Well done hun. Especially before and after all set for winter
Nice one Katie all ready for the next mission and a thank you to your mam and dad as well
Girl with the multiple talents. Well done Katie. Very nice transformation. You will be more comfortable now and will be able to get to more epic rides in style.
absolutely Fab, love the minimal but insulated look !!!
Serious Butler magic right there!
Chuffed for ya - happy advantures, Katie!
True love for the personalised van like it’s your own merry Christmas 🎄 🚐
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 💕
Just love seeing how happy it makes you - Result looks super nice 👍
Great job
Happy adventures ahead
Enjoy 🚴♂️🤘
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.
Looks fantastic Katie, just what you need. You will have lots of great adventures with this just how you want it. xxx
Come out good Katie. It was a good score getting the van with the plywood already fitted. You can buy the insulation on a roll that they use in the Omar homes. Might pay to get a rear camera fitted to the screen if you don't have one.
Such a rad video... Happy to see you doing a project with your dad...
You're incredible! Outstanding job on the project. So glad to see your parents in the video. I could spend an entire day chatting with your dad. Well done my friend!
So so proud of you Katie!!!!
U should b proud u and ur dad an amazing transformation. Looks so comfy and warm. Great vlog skinny k can't wait to c ur adventures x
I absolutely love it, Katie! Thanks for sharing.
I'm so proud of you and jealous at the same time. In the near future my plan is to do what you did but here in America.I want to buy a van also. Planning on riding around the state of Florida while bikepacking. In the planning stages now, waiting till the cooler weather arrives again. I am a male version of you. I am a Vegan who fell in love with cycling and can't imagine my life not being a Vegan cyclist. What wonderful gifts we have been given to find these passions. I wish for you many happy and new adventures and look forward to your future videos.
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 🙉
Nicely done! Nice and simple. I like it!
Greetings from USA
After pulling a muscle in my leg I started to use an exercise bike just to get the blood flowing in my leg and after 3 weeks my legs were a lot better so started to look at doing more road cycling to get fitter, where I started watching your videos and learning how to manage my body better. Watched your video on what you have for breakfast, did not look exciting but decided to give it a try, used to have 4 spoons of oats microwaved, sometimes now have 6 spoons in hot water with a little semi-skimmed milk most days. Keep the videos coming, please.
Enjoy all your future adventures Katie.👍
Love your Dad…. The van looks great
#vanlife at its finest! Love it. Thanks for sharing with us. We're also getting ready to do a van build/van renovation/ vansformation to go gravel biking.
This is great! So simple. I’m excited for you!
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. 😉👍
Cracking effort Katie
Love the footage of your folks. Lovely people.
One thing to add would be a roof vent, even one that doesn't have a fan just for some fresh air. You might just add some cargo netting to the walls just for easy storage.....looks good and simple.
Such a good work! congratulations
That is awesome! Snug and highly adaptable. Looking forward to your excursions in van and on bike.
Wow, nicely done! That is quite the makeover. Congrats Katie. You and Dad make a good team. 👌
Amazing job! Love the floor and the simplicity. I’ll take one to go!
Nicely done. It'll work a treat!
Beautiful
Minimalist !
Happy for you! I love how minimalist it is- very you!
Love it. I did a couple of events where I slept in my Renault Espace, on an inflatable bed, bike etc in there too (removed all the rear seats). Awesome apart from when I got crap and couldn't get out (in a hurry) to stretch :D
Wow! So many adventures to come.
Nice job! Looks great!
Hi Katie, Loved the vid with your dad, really cool. Love your story and how cycling has changed you physically and mentally. I have been a bit late to road biking, but the last year and a half I have really enjoyed it and with following your inspiration I did my first 50km at 57 in just over two hours with an average speed of 23km's. Oh my name is Mike and formerly from Leeds, but now I live in Christchurch NZ. Keep up the great vid's cheers Mike
That's amazing Katie, your going to have some fun times ahead I see 🍾🥂PS your Dad's a star 👌👍
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)
Love it, you and your dad make a great team. Rockin the sandals and socks too 😜
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???
Really good Katie and a few ideas that I can use to improve mine. I would use the same process on the roof. I found it really finishes it off and takes away chance of condensation dripping on you in morning 😀👍🏻🚴♀️
Looks great. Your and your dads excitement is infectious. Wondering if I need a van now...
You went about this the correct way. Simple and clean. Now you can use it for a while and take notes about what is really important. Maybe a portable cot ?? FYI on the stick on sound deadener - unless you cover almost every square inch - the results will be underwhelming and that stuff is pricey as you probably found out. Cheers !
Brilliant job guys!
great looking van ! much cosier than mine lol me and my dad recently built a bed frame i bought an axle stand of amazon it screws to the floor then you just take your front wheel off and fit your forks to the stand with the axle. it was a great day spending time with my dad making it up as we went along. i can see how much you enjoyed working on yours it was exactly the same with mine. happy memories hey :)
This is class I did this to my caddy a few years ago best thing I’ve done 🔥🔥🔥
Nice one! Deffo need to get a night heater though
OMG Katie!!! This is amazing! It looks so good!!!! Amazing job! Your parents are so sweet! Have fun with your new fancy van! :)
Great work, looks really good and I like the fact that you kept it simple 😎
Very inspiring Katie, may you have many great adventures!
Aww love it! It's so you and you'll have many adventures in her. So excited for you 🥰
That looks fantastic, it just goes to show that you don’t need to spend lots of time and money in getting something that’s going to give you so much enjoyment.
Now that's almost the set up I want in the van I would like to get. I would probably have included a sleeping platform with storage underneath, but that adds weight and makes things more complicated. Nice job.