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Ford Transit Camper Conversion: 10 Biggest Regrets + Top Tips
Welcome to my channel! In this video, I'm sharing my experience with my DIY Ford Transit camper conversion. Join me as I discuss the top 10 things I regret about my camper build. This video will be helpful for anyone who has a camper or is considering a similar project.
10 - 00:21 (The waste position)
9 - 00:50 (I need more USB-C'S)
8 - 01:19 (Not enough water)
7 - 01:38 (More ventilation)
6 - 01:56 (Too much paint)
5 - 02:30 (Toilet)
4 - 02:58 (More spotlights in cabin)
3 - 03:20 - (The bed gap)
2 - 04:18 - (The diesel heater saga)
1 - 04:49 )TOP SECRET)
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#CamperLife
#VanBuild
#TravelInStyle
#RoadTripReady
#TinyHomeOnWheels
#AdventureMobile
#CamperVanLife
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Cozy Evening In My Transit Camper Conversion Cooking A Budget Meal and PS4 On The Projector
zhlédnutí 271Před 14 dny
WATER SAVING TIP 10:00 Projector info 11:42 Join us for a cozy evening in my campervan as I cook a delicious budget-friendly meal and share our nightly routine. Watch as we whip up a tasty dinner with simple ingredients, then relax and unwind with some FIFA on the projector. Whether you're into van life, gaming, or just looking for easy meal ideas, this video has something for you! Don't forget...
WILD CAMPING top 5 essentials + 5 optional extras
zhlédnutí 857Před 14 dny
Discover the ultimate essentials for a wild camping adventure! In this video, we'll reveal the only 5 items you truly need to go wild camping, along with 5 optional extras to enhance your outdoor experience. Whether you're a seasoned camper or just starting out, these tips will revolutionize your wilderness trips. Join us and learn how to make the most of nature with minimal gear! Subscribe for...
My first Wild Camping Adventure
zhlédnutí 337Před 21 dnem
Join me and my dog Kobe on a wild camping trip to Llyn Y Fan Fawr in the Black Mountains of Brecon Beacons National Park, Wales! In this video, I'll take you along our hike, showcasing the beautiful scenery and sharing details about my camping equipment and food setup. 00:23 - The hike begins 01:07 - The waterfalls 01:55 - Llyn Y Fan Fawr 02:38 - Setting up the tent 03:18 - Tent and equipment d...
TOP 5: Must Have Camper Conversion Van Upgrades
zhlédnutí 1,1KPřed 28 dny
In this video, I'll show you my top 5 essential modifications for converting your van into a cozy mobile home. Whether you're a van life enthusiast or planning your own conversion, these upgrades are must-haves for comfort and functionality on the road. Each modification will enhance your camper van experience. 🚐 Subscribe for more van life content #VanLife #CamperVan #VanConversion #camperconv...
VW T5 VSR (Split Relay) & Leisure Battery Tutorial. How to install
zhlédnutí 404Před měsícem
In this video, I show you how to install a variable split relay and a leisure battery in a Volkswagen Transporter T5. Learn step-by-step instructions to upgrade your vehicle's electrical system and enhance its capabilities for camping, off-grid adventures, and more! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for future DIY automotive content. Happy modifying! 00:12 - The kit 01:24 - Where’s t...
VANLIFE TOP 10: Money saving hacks | Transit camper conversion
zhlédnutí 592Před měsícem
Join me as I dive into the world of vanlife budgeting! In this video, I share practical tips and insights on how to live the van life without breaking the bank. From budget-friendly meal ideas to saving on campground fees, we've got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned vanlifer or just getting started, this video is packed with useful advice to help you make the most of your adventures on a b...
Ford Transit Camper Conversion: Top 5 Loves, Regrets, & Tips!
zhlédnutí 8KPřed měsícem
Welcome to my channel! In this video, I'm sharing my experience with my DIY Ford Transit camper conversion. Join me as I discuss the top 5 things I love about my camper build, the top 5 things I wish I had done differently, and my top 5 tips for anyone who has a camper or is considering a similar project. Top 5 things I love 1 - 00:16 (the step) 2 - 00:52 (the swivel table leg) 3 - 01:22 (the s...
Is This The Best CHEAP awning for any camper?
zhlédnutí 2,3KPřed měsícem
Here is a review of the Stitches and Steel 'The Tarp' awning I use on my Ford Transit camper conversion. It will also fit VW transporter models too. I love it as its lightweight, easy to install and looks smart. any questions feel free to send them through! If you found this video helpful, don't forget to like and subnscribe! ​⁠@stitchesandsteel #CampervanConversion #VanLife #CampervanLife #For...
Pembroke Coast, beaches and St David’s cathedral | VANLIFE VLOG | Transit camper conversion
zhlédnutí 577Před měsícem
Join us on an unforgettable vanlife weekend exploring the stunning landscapes of Pembrokeshire, Wales! From the golden shores of Poppit Sands to the majestic St Davids Cathedral and the historic Fishguard Fort ruins, we're taking you on a journey through this picturesque region. Watch as we share our vanlife antics, from cozy camper scenes to delicious meals cooked on the road. Our furry compan...
EASY 12v camper electrics. Transit conversion | walk through
zhlédnutí 518Před měsícem
EASY 12v camper electrics. Transit conversion | walk through
Brecon Beacons four Waterfalls walk | VANLIFE vlog
zhlédnutí 104Před měsícem
Brecon Beacons four Waterfalls walk | VANLIFE vlog
We found a SECRET cave in North Wales | Vanlife Vlog
zhlédnutí 207Před měsícem
We found a SECRET cave in North Wales | Vanlife Vlog
ANGLESEA North Wales, exploring Parys mountain | VANLIFE adventures | Transit conversion
zhlédnutí 452Před měsícem
ANGLESEA North Wales, exploring Parys mountain | VANLIFE adventures | Transit conversion
North Wales: secret abandoned army barracks | Vanlife Vlog | Snowdonia
zhlédnutí 299Před 2 měsíci
North Wales: secret abandoned army barracks | Vanlife Vlog | Snowdonia
DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Drone Unboxing and first look
zhlédnutí 206Před 2 měsíci
DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More Combo Drone Unboxing and first look
Best CAMPING cutlery set | CARP FISHING | Ridgemonkey SQ DLX Plate set #unboxing #review
zhlédnutí 209Před 2 měsíci
Best CAMPING cutlery set | CARP FISHING | Ridgemonkey SQ DLX Plate set #unboxing #review
A weekend in Dorset: Transit camper conversion with my dog | VANLIFE VLOG
zhlédnutí 253Před 2 měsíci
A weekend in Dorset: Transit camper conversion with my dog | VANLIFE VLOG
SECURITY tried to kick us out | Denge sound mirrors | DUNGENESS
zhlédnutí 174Před 2 měsíci
SECURITY tried to kick us out | Denge sound mirrors | DUNGENESS
Pen Y Fan, Brecon Beacons. SEVERE WINDS | Vanlife vlog | Transit camper conversion
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 2 měsíci
Pen Y Fan, Brecon Beacons. SEVERE WINDS | Vanlife vlog | Transit camper conversion
Inside the van: Transit camper conversion tour
zhlédnutí 2,8KPřed 2 měsíci
Inside the van: Transit camper conversion tour
Top 5 MUST have Campervan essentials VW | FORD TRANSIT conversion✌🏼
zhlédnutí 638Před 2 měsíci
Top 5 MUST have Campervan essentials VW | FORD TRANSIT conversion✌🏼
Vanlife gone wrong | DISASTER in the Cairngorms
zhlédnutí 929Před 2 měsíci
Vanlife gone wrong | DISASTER in the Cairngorms
Our first VANLIFE vlog! Isle of Skye in our Transit camper conversion
zhlédnutí 661Před 2 měsíci
Our first VANLIFE vlog! Isle of Skye in our Transit camper conversion
Isle of Lewis: The Outer Hebrides, Transit Camper conversion VANLIFE Vlog
zhlédnutí 308Před 2 měsíci
Isle of Lewis: The Outer Hebrides, Transit Camper conversion VANLIFE Vlog

Komentáře

  • @overland-gaming
    @overland-gaming Před dnem

    Some nice tips, cheers mate!

  • @DaphneRandle
    @DaphneRandle Před 2 dny

    Subscribed, thank you for the tips! 😊

  • @angeladawn805
    @angeladawn805 Před 2 dny

    Going forward, I wouldn't build a hotel on wheels. I live in a very earthquake prone prone country, so I like to keep keep things simple and light - and my next van build is more focused on overlanding and camping. Essentially it's a metal tent, not a tiny home

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 2 dny

      I think you might be onto something with that in all honesty. Overloading is cool, are you thinking of doing a defender conversion? I’d be interested to hear about it!

  • @owenthomas7678
    @owenthomas7678 Před 3 dny

    Is the normal hight transit custom the same width as your van ?

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 3 dny

      I just had a look on Google and the H2 and H3 all have the same width dimensions. The transit custom will be narrower though

  • @arturbalint6707
    @arturbalint6707 Před 4 dny

    Very interesting and informative., thank you for the video. Just wondering if you did all the work on the van conversion (including the electrics) and how long did it take (any chance for costs as well to give people an indication...). Overall great tips to look out for!

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 4 dny

      Thank you :) The complete build took me 4 weeks to complete, I did everything myself including the electrics. Sure, I’ll put together a price breakdown video in the next few weeks 👍🏽 Thanks for watching

  • @rachelfrossard
    @rachelfrossard Před 4 dny

    It looks like SWB. My one is MWB, and it's longer than that.

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 4 dny

      A couple of people have said this in the past, I’ts L2 H3.. is that SWB or MWB? I’m so confused 🤣

  • @Convert_and_explore

    Here are the field tested results from my 4 week build, hope you find them helpful ✌🏼

  • @JamieHarding5
    @JamieHarding5 Před 6 dny

    Great video mate. You covered so many points in a short time.Very good.👏👏👍

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 6 dny

      Glad you liked it mate, I’ll catch up with your latest one this eve 👍🏽

    • @JamieHarding5
      @JamieHarding5 Před 6 dny

      @@Convert_and_explore Later in the week pal. I'm way behind on quite a lot. I watch all I'm subbed too, it can take ages. Some up 45-1 hour that's too much sometimes for me to keep up with. You probably had a fun over paint it, no don't paint it😂👍

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 5 dny

      Yeah that sounds very time consuming! Haha that’s exactly how it happened! she wanted paint and I didn’t, so we compromised and went for paint 🤣

    • @JamieHarding5
      @JamieHarding5 Před 5 dny

      @Convert_and_explore 😂👏👏👍 I noticed though you said on the next van just wood😉 You hoping to sell and change it this year?

  • @SweetEnduro
    @SweetEnduro Před 6 dny

    Pop up toilet is good for emergencies and don’t take up much space, only problem is the smell so make sure you park near some good bins lol.

  • @Mryoutubeuk
    @Mryoutubeuk Před 6 dny

    Great advice, thank you 🙏🏼

  • @Kobesantics
    @Kobesantics Před 6 dny

    Very helpful ✌🏼

  • @FreeTech-no.1
    @FreeTech-no.1 Před 7 dny

    oh dear are you experimenting your content. Which is not good for your cannel subscribers and random viewers

  • @MRGAUNTLET8891
    @MRGAUNTLET8891 Před 9 dny

    Convert and Explore superbly fantastically magnificent brilliantly excellently superlative

  • @christinamacintyre9972

    Great tips there - mainly because i have just finished the build and i recognise them as great tips too

  • @IntoMotivate
    @IntoMotivate Před 10 dny

    What about a fishing rod for sexy horny fish

  • @IntoMotivate
    @IntoMotivate Před 10 dny

    Great Video

  • @Mryoutubeuk
    @Mryoutubeuk Před 11 dny

    🤣🤣

  • @gencthebest
    @gencthebest Před 12 dny

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @LesleyPhillips-vr7rc
    @LesleyPhillips-vr7rc Před 13 dny

    Oh Kobe.....😅🧸. 💥He needs a mate...or a vet....👏👏

  • @rhiarebecca2000
    @rhiarebecca2000 Před 13 dny

    ‘Just tryna have some privacy, just go inside and pretend it’s not happening’

  • @scottanonymous798
    @scottanonymous798 Před 13 dny

    Kobe the sex addict

  • @traceywatson5452
    @traceywatson5452 Před 13 dny

    Kobe and Teddy trying it al fresco...😂

  • @liztully5571
    @liztully5571 Před 13 dny

    Bud is just to young for this 😂

  • @jamieb0tc
    @jamieb0tc Před 13 dny

    Lol 😆

  • @alivianewton-barber2404

    Lmao

  • @cocobear1974
    @cocobear1974 Před 13 dny

    😂😂ha ha 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣❤

  • @Convert_and_explore
    @Convert_and_explore Před 13 dny

    Please can you guys suggest some other easy meals for me to cook! ✌🏼thanks in advance 😊

  • @Mryoutubeuk
    @Mryoutubeuk Před 14 dny

    Very good video, made me laugh 😂

  • @DoggyU
    @DoggyU Před 15 dny

    Great video! I've had two different vans and am looking at my third. Great review/tips!

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 14 dny

      Glad it was helpful! Which van are you looking at?

    • @DoggyU
      @DoggyU Před 14 dny

      @@Convert_and_explore Ford Transit AWD - I've had one professionally converted, and one that I used a kit for and did some myself. Trying to figure out what I'm doing for the third or if I'm going pre-done class b RV. We'll see!

  • @BushkayakersAustralia

    toilet paper ?

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 16 dny

      Good shout!

    • @BushkayakersAustralia
      @BushkayakersAustralia Před 15 dny

      @@Convert_and_explore dont use those wipes unless you burn or take them out with you . They are not biodegradable

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 15 dny

      @@BushkayakersAustralia I always take them away with me, never leave anything on site

    • @BushkayakersAustralia
      @BushkayakersAustralia Před 15 dny

      @@Convert_and_explore I meant use them for toilet paper . People use them for toilet paper and bury it then later the wipes always rise to the surface eventually .

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 15 dny

      @@BushkayakersAustralia oh really? Yeah I wouldn’t be doing that, they’re not biodegradable

  • @dino19671
    @dino19671 Před 16 dny

    Your mat is probably more important than your bag, truth be known.

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 16 dny

      Yeah possibly, guess it’s based on the individual. I just like being warm and would sacrifice comfort for it 🤣

    • @jonsutcliffe8508
      @jonsutcliffe8508 Před 16 dny

      It’s not just about comfort - your mat can make a massive difference to your warmth (which is why lots of people use a good mat and a quilt. Most people would say you should stuff your bag rather than roll it (then you don’t always compress it in the same place and reduce its longevity)

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 16 dny

      @@jonsutcliffe8508 that does make sense to be fair. Thanks for your advice 🙏🏼

  • @adventuresinblackandwhite

    Just stumbled on your account - fab video. Good tips that I hadn't heard before. Gave you a subscribe as it's criminal that you've not got 1000k subs yet 😊 coming from another start up CZcamsr

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 17 dny

      Thank you :) means a lot. I have subscribed to your channel too! Just got to keep up the grind, one day it might pay off 🤣

  • @HolisticHabitat
    @HolisticHabitat Před 17 dny

    What is a bulkhead ?

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 17 dny

      It’s the bit of metal/plastic that separates the cabin from the load area of the van

  • @Mryoutubeuk
    @Mryoutubeuk Před 18 dny

    Very helpful, thank you :)

  • @user-op3oz1tm1v
    @user-op3oz1tm1v Před 18 dny

    Great rucksack

  • @user-op3oz1tm1v
    @user-op3oz1tm1v Před 18 dny

    Do you have a gardener? The basket on the table is amazing.

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 18 dny

      Yeah the Gardners are pretty good to be fair, cracking chefs too they are

  • @user-zt9ub1le3r
    @user-zt9ub1le3r Před 18 dny

    I hope you packed that caterpillar 🤣

  • @roamer1588
    @roamer1588 Před 19 dny

    How about rain guards on your front windows..then you can crack one or both windows an inch or two for ventilation...and the vehicle is still safe at night.👍

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 19 dny

      They’re in the video! Tip no. 4 - 11:44 ✌🏼

    • @roamer1588
      @roamer1588 Před 19 dny

      @@Convert_and_explore 👍👍....got it thanks

  • @bassfilmco2739
    @bassfilmco2739 Před 19 dny

    Great video, will have to check that route out. 👌🏻

  • @herbmanning8348
    @herbmanning8348 Před 19 dny

    I agree with all of your points.

  • @aidanschulze1572
    @aidanschulze1572 Před 19 dny

    Guy got bored of doing the voice recording really quickly.

  • @JamieHarding5
    @JamieHarding5 Před 21 dnem

    Cool👌 Great spot.

  • @JamieHarding5
    @JamieHarding5 Před 22 dny

    Hello mate. Really enjoyed that. Bummer you forgot the lighter. You got by though. Could have been much worse, terrible weather no views. You had perfect weather lots go there and It’s awful. I always forgot something. I fell on my video and kept it in. It’s a good fall too.😂 Great watch and a big thumbs up from me.👍

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 21 dnem

      Hi mate, thanks for your comment :) yeah you’re right, I did have it good with the weather! Wish I was up there with the northern lights the other night though, that would have been amazing! I’ll watch your video when I get home 👍🏽

  • @nickielawrence9370
    @nickielawrence9370 Před 22 dny

    Lovely lakeside camp, think you should always take a lighter and matches just in case. Hope you do more camping videos soon

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 22 dny

      Thank you, I really enjoyed it! Yeah I will do going forward. I was gutted when I realised I had forgotten it 🤣 I have many more planned this year, I just need to get better at filming! Thank you for watching :)

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome Před 22 dny

    I can almost feel the fresh air just by watching this. Amazing job on showcasing the beauty of nature! Looks like a wonderful adventure you guys had out there

  • @Mryoutubeuk
    @Mryoutubeuk Před 22 dny

    Fantastic video my friend, great shots and lovely scenery! 👌🏽

  • @thomasucc
    @thomasucc Před 23 dny

    Dude, you have a great pair of legs

  • @mountainstream8351
    @mountainstream8351 Před 24 dny

    Tip #5! You can't have a beer when you are parked at night in your camping area? That is horrible.

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore Před 24 dny

      Yeah.. slightly ruins the whole point of camping doesn’t it 🤣