Fiat Ducato Campervan Conversion
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- Fiat Ducato Campervan Conversion self build from start to finish.
DIY conversion to a professional finish. ( I think)
How to guide with some idea on costs involved.
Materials used, equipment etc, walk around at end.
Panel van converted into a motorhome. Self build campervan.
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Mate that's a really top fit out, you could put that up for sale and the phone wouldn't stop ringing ! A really professional looking fit out 👌👌👌
Absolutely outstanding!!! Hope you and your supervisor have enjoyed plenty of trips in that wagon!!
We have...off later this morning in fact. Thanks
Best conversion I have seen and you make it look easy , great job
Nice job,just got my self a ducato ambulance and found my self going the same directions that you have gave me some inspiration just to watch your video just to know after all the hard work its worth it.Thanks for the inspiration and ideas.
Man this is SICK. I really love that conversion, I wish I had all that money to make one on my own. I'd love to see more content with this van. Cheers from Italy :)
Lorenzo Gerosa Thanks Loz .. subscribe ..I will be doing an update soon
@@kelontour1902 love to hear that, thanks
Kel. Splendid job. You should be very proud. I am in the first stage of planning for a 2 berth set up in my Ducato. But I'm in Western Australia so your heating set up will be replaced by an Air con set up. I'm tall so I'm needing North South bed set up. But some great ideas have been taken. Hope you are enjoying your RV. Mick
lovely job
Absolutely brilliant!
Excellent work and use of space.
This is hands down probably the most beautiful setup I've seen . How was wiring up everything is it tricky to do? Not sure if you mentioned it,? But is your ducato a longer wheel base? Take care 🍻👍🏻
Brilliant job , thanks for sharing
Really looking like your choice of colours. Silver aluminium, blue grey black and red. Excellent finishing. Perhaps its time another video on what you would have done differently? And what worked? Did extra layers of insulations work? Does your stove and boiler runs of lpg?
Your so right..... it is way time I did another vid.....watch this space !
THE BEST I SEEN SO FAR LOVE IT GREAT WORK
Excellent job 👍
If i wasn’t married and had no kids at the age of 35, this is what i would like instead of having a home with mortgage & bills
Exactly
Absolutely awesome, well done 🇮🇪
Really nice conversion.
Superb job
Awesome Build!!
Thanks, bit like yourself !
super conversion
and WOW 🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒🖒 looks amazing, best do it your self van I've seen, especially love the bathroom and the whole way you layout of everything you did, well utilized space , comfort and design, well done🖒 maybe you should go into business lol
Thanks for your comment...thinking about it !
Blimey fella, you've done amazing here, top job 😀 It's quiet clear that you are a perfectionist as the attention to detail is spot on. Enjoy 👍
Did you ever take on any builds for Ducati owners Kel?
Really nice conversion m8 👍
Have you managed to compile a costing/suppliers list yet?
Top job👍☺️
Brilliant job. I have just bought a Peugeot Boxer XLWB with the intention to convert 😀 can I ask when you made the units did you have previous experience of making cabinets etc ? Did you have any plans to work from ?
Goodluck with the conv! I think deciding which van to buy is the first step to committing. Me and my partner are working out which to get. What made you get the Peugeot?
NeverGiveUp reasonably low mileage 1 owner van that was the first consideration secondly there are loads of bits available for this platform of van plus the bed can sit across the back which is a real plus being able to have a fixed bed was a must.
I guess my biggest fear is a lack of confidence..... but there is lots of satisfaction to be had by carrying out most of the jobs myself ......... having said that when I start cutting the windows and roof vents next week I will shitting myself 😀😀
Yeah that's part of the reason I may consider getting help, but then it won't be as satisfying. Just been looking at those boxer vans and they are awesome, great choice! Me and my partner are going to be going into a camper fulltime, obviously a lot of planning and thinking to do beforehand, but not too much to overwhelm and put us off haha. I'll be looking at some Peugeot's this week for sure, give some a test drive and checkout the size etc. We don't even have tools, but they're easy to buy I guess. Do you have a full laid out plan or take it as it comes? So much to think about, dunno where to start!
NeverGiveUp I have a few ideas very similar layout to this video. I have plenary of tools. But yes as you say I would like to do as much as I can except the gas. I have bought a book which is really good and was well worth the money to be honest. My plan is to take the van around Europe once I retire in a few years. We should keep in Touch ID love to know what van you get and how your conversion goes.
Awesome video and amazing conversion... gave me some really hand tips... one question I do have, when using the leightweight ply, what trim edging did you use?... as ive found some, but appears to require a center groove cut out?
super bravo
great job will email you
I wish the maker of this vid would look at the questions haha.. so many of my own to ask too.
Hi, we love this video it is really helpful 👍 Can I just ask, do both of your rear seats have seat belts, we are just trying to work out how to fit the double seat in ours as we want to be able to take along two extra passengers. Thanks.
alyce clark Thanks, I didn’t bother with the extra one no, depending where you intended to put the seats if it was by the centre pillar you have an option to hang a belt from there I think so you would swap the receiver to the other side and the centre belt on the seat becomes used for the other.. if you see what I mean 🤔
Hi, what make and where can I find the tap / shower you have installed here? I've been searching for days and can't find one like it!!
Beautiful van, thankyou for sharing. What is the name of the aluminum edging you use on the cabinets?
Stunning job, must be nice to have the skills to justify spending on a really good base van. I'd be worried about devaluing it if I tried such a project 😁. With regards the underfloor LPG and water tanks, have you had any ground clearance concerns and are there any guards that could be added.
None, there designed for the job.
It's definitely not worth £30k. I'm sure if you look around at that spec you'll need£45k +. Excellent conversion, enjoy .
Thanks Man !
Great job. What is the van length & wheelbase. I have a transit 350L. I like your layout woul like to know dimensions
Great job mate. I see you've only got one seat belt in the back. Were the MOT people alright with that? I was thinking of doing the same.
Cheers. Good point, had a couple since without issue, or mention. If that's because they haven't noticed I'm not sure. I'm guessing that if seat belts are installed on a seat then there checked out and assumed as passenger seats. If not then there not intended for passenger use and therefore should not be used as such. Let's face it, there are plenty of campers with bench type seat arrangements and no seat belts on them ! But I'm no expert.
So bottom line is, if your wanting to carry extra passengers on any seat, then seat belt should by rights be provided.
Impressive build. I'm about to start my 2nd van conversion and I would be really interested to know where you sourced the sliding bathroom door from.
Julian Powell Hi I’ve also been looking to find the sliding bathroom door. Julian have you had any luck in finding one?
No luck so far..
I had trouble too.
Julian Powell magnum at grimsby 195 pounds
Were did you get them window binds from buddy
Hi!absolutely perfect!! Do u have this project for sale ? Cheers
Thanks, I guess everyone has their price, but one would be talking some serious money to make me part with it. Since the video I've made some further improvements and upgrades that I was going to show in another vid, once i get round to it !
I plan to buy one in the future would you help me convert mine? I'd pay you! 😬
I'm sure we could sort something
Me again? What seats did you use, I have the 1 plus 2 and want to change to captain chairs, thanks again, Dan
We all get to that time of life I guess 🙄 though I do miss using the bike more and just packing a tent, this was my Mrs's fault.... fed up with getting wet at times and using dirty toilets! But that's women for ya.. bless em..🙄 having said that I do love it, though not quite the ducati, i have managed to put a scooter on the back that we take with us, and that's great fun.
Waffeling.......getting back to the seats... original 1 + 2 bench seats I used and brought a matching single seat I was fortunate to find on e-bay.
Word of warning if you plan to do it that way, when you disconnect the original bench seat and swap it for a single the ECU thinks there's a seat missing (which I guess there is) but then you have the airbag light come on.... and stay on. I've looked into it but haven't as yet come up with a solution, other than removing the dash unit and covering the light with a bit of tape when it's due it's MOT 🤧 if you know of anything would be helpful.
Kel On Tour sorry for the delay in responding. Yep, done the bike thing! Now time for luxury. Auto electrician will sort the wiring, but I guess we are not dissimilar people and like to do everything ourselves! Thanks for the info, your layout is perfect for my purpose other than I will have a bench side on rather than the twin seat you have used. Thanks for your help, Dan
@@kelontour1902 you need to put a 2.5 ohm resistor across the airbag wires, battery disconnected first of course.
Where u get windows for 150 ?
Hands down the best home conversion I've ever seen. I have the L3H2 Boxer so will be the same size and I expect the layout I go for will be too. I've procrastinated so much since buying my van, had it two months now but haven't even made a start because I almost didn't know where to but seeing your video has definitely helped.
If you've got any advice for a complete camper conversion novice with some basic DIY experience it'd be much appreciated!
Awesome work mate.
Luke - Derbyshire
Just as well you decided to video the whole build because when you tell any stranger “yeah I converted it myself” they’d probably walk away thinking no chance. That looks like it’s been built by a professional conversion outfit, the multi skill set needed to complete to that standard is mind blowing, diy on another level. As for 30k, from what I’ve looked at you could add 5 to 10k to that. P.s. me and your dog enjoyed every minute 😂.
This is the nicest conversion I've seen hands down. You put many pro companies to shame. Do you have plans for your design? What a bang up job. Congrats and cheers from 🇨🇦
Thanks Curtis, No plans as such, it was a plan in my head that got worked out as I went along, things got done/altered to make it work in the best / simplistic way. Pease hit the sub button if you haven't already 👍
Hi where did you get your tambour doors and what size are they please as need a set the same for my van
Perfect! Nice to see something nicely done, a lot of TH-camrs just clad everything going for a sauna look or try to convert it into a cottage with products designed for houses, they also don’t fit a toilet/shower.
Spoken like a true pro Jamie! My thoughts exactly…. Many Thanks !
Skilled job done and well designed. Thumb up👍.
Fantastic conversion. You should start your own business converting vans 👍😀
So true!
Agree! Professional grade conversion!
One of the best conversions I've ever seen. I converted a van and it looks like crap compared to this. People have no idea how much work this involves and to have this kind of quality... Unbelievable. Congrats mate, job well done.
Thanks a lot Manuel, Your right of course, it is a lot of work, as you know yourself.
Very nice build would have gone full electric thou, stick 800w solar up there
One thing I am wondering is how long is the bed? I see people putting their beds left-right in Ducatos instead of front-back in other vans. Do you know the dimensions of your bed?
Very impressive and inspirational!! 👌
Greetings from Holland 🇳🇱
thanks for taking the time to explain everything you did an awesome job well done :) From New Zealand
Just stumbled across this.....amazing
As others have said it's stunning.
Gave me hope & lots of inspiration..... but how much vehicle electric knowledge do you need
Watched this video 4 times , still amazed 👍👍👍
Loads of diy build van conversions on tube but this is by far the best and most professional finish I have seen. Mint love it 😍
Personal choice I would of liked the fridge to be 3 way.
Lol.. The dog is inspecting the construction of his new house..
Moving on up to West side guys. No more dog house for me....
Absolutely stunning. That's as good as any conversion you'll find. Love it!!
Wow - That is superb work! That type layout is my personal favorite and the workmanship/fit and finish seems top notch. Nice touch on those alum rounded corners. Everything seems to be from a high-end conversion shop. I would have gone with a lighter color on the ply but that's about it!
Fantastic job I have seen loads of videos yours is amongst the top self builds you should definitely start doing it for a living 👍
This is a fantastic van and exactly what I need stay at the beach and carry all my kitesurfing equipment under the bed. Let me know if your selling it and nice work 👍
Hi Kel!
Great to see such an excellent campervan conversion like this. We are in the process of converting out our fiat ducato, and I had a few questions. 🙈
1/ Where did you purchase your taps?
2/ we think your van is the closest layout possible to what we are looking for, however if you where to change anything what would it be?
3/ do you think there is a way to change the front into a mini double for kids with your layout?
4/ we like the idea of having the option to change the back into a seating area. Is there a reason why this may not work in this layout.
Thanks again for taking the time to make this video, we hope to be posting how to video in the future and will be sure to mention you as inspiration!
With thanks
Joshua
Love your van man superb job..if I Pay you will you Do it for me ..going to have go this year 🤞🤞🤞
Hi, hope you don’t mind but just starting my Peugeot Boxer 2014 xlwb conversion and I’m going to copy your van as it’s the best I’ve seen.
Nice job looks wicked. I will be keeping this video for when I do my van.
Like everyone has said, superb work and I know just how much time goes into the planning alone. May I ask if there is anything that you would change now that you have finished and used it? Also where did you source the board from? I have used moorland but it’s now 150 per sheet. Thanks for sharing, it’s a great layout. I have the lwb Citroen Relay, same body, this will be my winter project. You did well to come in at £6500. Huge respect. Dan
Thanks Dan, wow its gone up quite a bit then! Bloody hell that's 500 quid on ten sheets!
In a word no, given the size of van lwb it works well for us. However, If I had to do it all again I may be tempted to go for the xlwb the extra room in the back would allow two single beds/seating along each side of its length. But then of course you lose the garage underneath which is a small price to pay I guess for having to clamber over your partner during the night if you have pee or you get up earlier than your partner !.... Kathy !!! ( that's my partner of course) be easier if I was state side but she insists being on that side or course 🙄.
6500 may have been slightly mis calculated this was based on the main factors getting at interior level but with wheels rims, switches, fixtures etc getting on for 10k easy. The Alpine sat/head unit i fitted just less than a year ago was 1200 quid and I've done some further additions that I hope to update on fairly soon. Good luck with your build !
Kel On Tour
Thanks Kel.
I convert for a living, mostly T5 and pop tops and windows. Some bespoke furniture. Having a fully equipped workshop is the benefit, I have bought a 2017 relay, lwb, I will convert for just the two of us, need the space and shower room and fixed bed, plan is next year to do the NC500 then France into Germany etc ., time of life thing! We will opt for a microwave and a bench seat opposite the sliding door, similar to Greg Virgoe with his crafter.
Many thanks again for the inspiration.
Cheers,
Dan
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Thanks Dan, wow its gone up quite a bit then! Bloody hell that's 500 quid on ten sheets! In a word no, given the size of van lwb it works well for us. However, If I had to do it all again I may be tempted to go for the xlwb the extra room in the back would allow two single beds/seating along each side of its length. But then of course you lose the garage underneath which is a small price to pay I guess for having to clamber over your partner during the night if you have pee or you get up earlier than your partner !.... Kathy !!! ( that's my partner of course) be easier if I was state side but she insists being on that side or course 🙄. 6500 may have been slightly mis calculated this was based on the main factors getting at interior level but with wheels rims, switches, fixtures etc getting on for 10k easy. The Alpine sat/head unit i fitted just less than a year ago was 1200 quid and I've done some further additions that I hope to update on fairly soon. Good luck with your build !
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How do you fancy building one for me , great van
Probably the best van conversation I have seen on TH-cam, by far .....unbelievable!! Makes me want to go buy a van right now. Well done man 😎👌
Nice job Kel, i noticed the booze in the fridge typical bloke!! i'm interested what you think of the sergeant as i was just going to use my own fuse-board so how easy was it? I'm getting a sprinter it think although might change my mind now.
Ant, my first thought was also a sprinter, main reason, I had visions of a "race van" somewhere I could put the bike in. Soon realised given it's size, was impractical. Added to the fact getting the various parts etc ( though they have now caught up quite a bit) opted for a ducato, and I'll have to make do with putting a scooter on the back I thought. It's more square than the sprinter, sprinter being tapered towards the top but higher. This can have it's disadvantages for entering car parks etc with those bar height restrictions.
They might seem more prestigious but you pay for that too should anything go wrong, as for motorhome parts etc you won't have any trouble getting whatever you want for it.
I've been more than pleased with my choice.
Kel On Tour think I might look into it. All you need is some nobbly tyres!!
awesome job, currently about to buy a stock ducato family van (have to allow for 2 kids as well) but if it wasn't for the kids would definitely copy this design!
Lovely conversion just add a door/ board to between garage and corridor ( stopping items shooting forward in a crash / sudden breaking)
Really good job there pal , you should make a living from it . I'm planning on doing something similar myself one day , any tips you learnt on the way? Looking to source a LWB myself. 👍
Hi I’ve just bought a fiat Ducato lwb x high roof hoping to do a conversion where did you get your electrics from the meter and wires ect?
Your van is amazing 😉
Thanks Evelyn.. 😌 look up Sargent electrical they do the kits that cover everything from charging to solar panels... saves a lot of hassle.
@@kelontour1902 Thank you and will do
Can you supply links as to where you got the furniture board and aluminium strips please?
Incredible job! Super professional but I prefer the slightly DIY rustic type look personally speaking!
absolutely quality finish Kel :)
Absolutely fantastic conversion. A lot more complex and involving than we all first imagine. Well done.
This is really solid man. I've been looking at a lot of these, and this one has one of the best finished looks I've seen! Great Job.
The best self built van I have seen to date it looks fantastic, wish I had your skills. You should be super proud of this 👌
You done an amazing job. 👍🏻 Looks fantastic enjoy.
Great Build, You see so many now and considering when this was done, I bet they got a lot of ideas / tips from this vid. It's still one I keep coming back to.
Hello Kel, like everyone I can only say one adjective: "exceptional" your creation is truly superior to all those I have found on the Tube that I have been exploring for months... I am about to get ready to transform a Ducato into a camper, it would help me and many of your admirers, know where to find those fantastic vertical aluminum angles. Also the edge of the panels that you used in the various realizations of the kitchen, etc. please. Can you help me with this information?
You are the best, thank you for sharing your accomplishment.
well done lovely conversion.
SMASHING JOB...Very impressed with the look and your attention to detail..thanks for sharing..
thanks for the information!!
Very nice. Since you did the conversion, where was the furthest place you went to?
The Fiat Ducato is one of the best vans for conversions.
Mostly Europe, north of Scotland, Southern Germany and France this year.
@@kelontour1902 Nice! Enjoy that toy! Haha
Congratulations on a fantastic build. What model is the van ? I'm guessing it is a long wheel base . Thanks
It is !
Superb job, such a change from all the bodge job conversions out there. Tha sargent control panel at £600 though, isnt it the same as the ec155 units at around £350?
Thanks Rob, similar to 155 and would do the job ok, only this has a quite a few more features, plug in solar panel, temp, etc.
Kel On Tour cheers for that ill consider it on my conversion.
Kel On Tour been trying to get this complete unit, where did you get it from please?
Tap in... Sargent Electrical its all there and more. Hit that sub button for me Rob! 👍
I loved the accordian front window blindes
Just found this. Really good and neat job. You should consider doing it professionally. Well done!
Truly beautiful and well thought out - are you taking orders as would like to talk to you please
Thanks Jayne, your welcome to contact me at kelontour@outlook.com thanks.
Stunning conversion, the quality and attention to detail is excellent. One of the best I've seen. Well done. You should be doing these full time!
Well worth £30k. Excellent job. I have just completed a build and mine is like condemmned slum compared to yours.
Very nice conversion job well done, nice finish and attention to detail, I think if I did another one I would definitely use the lightweight ply, it was just too difficult for us to get hold of at the time. Well done now get out and enjoy it :)
Looking to buy a L2H2 Citreon Relay early next year. I'm sure I'll be watching this loads in 2019. Your dog is the star though ☺ Thanks for taking the time to share this.
Great video, my question is what was your gross weight with it fully loaded ?
New 6m Fiat Ducato vans with 1.9m standing height, with 140PS diesel engines cost well over £30K, once you include VAT. This assumes a 10% discount. New conversions on the same vehicle start at £37K. Converting a new vehicle makes no sense. Whilst converting old vans makes more sense, it is hard to sell on non-branded vehicles, irrespective of how good they are.Converting old vans, for your own use, is a compromise. How much can you afford to spend converting an older van that may have cost you only £5K? Not much before it ceases to make sense. It is all about the money. Sad that......
Hi. appreciate the video. Would dearly love the skills to complete such a job. Is your base vehicle the L3 please... Could you let me know where you got your windows from. Ta. Pete
Seen this video before. I think out of all the videos I have seen, your conversion is top, very well done. I have one question. I have the same situation with the double seats. How did you get them to fit. what did you cut off and finally, how did you fix them to the floor. Grateful if you can advise me on that. Thanks again for a first class video and conversion. Joe
Are you a professional builder? Just asking because this is no typical DIY finish. It's a work of art mate and just stunning. Would you commission doing another for others?