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Welcome to The Crafty Blinders Van Life! We are a family who decided to explore and travel in our VW Crafter self built campervan. Our channel is all about showcasing how we built our campervan step by step, offering advice and guidance, bringing people together while building a community of like minded, that will hopefully inspiring others to live a life of freedom and adventure.
Join us as we meet interesting people, share our tips and tricks for self build campervans & van life, and explore new destinations from stunning landscapes to cosy campfires Whether you're a seasoned campervan builder or just starting out, our channel has something for everyone.
So come along for the ride and join The Crafty Blinders Van Life community.
Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date on our latest progress and adventures!
Sam, Lisa & Riley
The Crafty Blinders
info@thecraftyblinders.co.uk
the-crafty-blinders.myspreadshop.co.uk/
Join us as we meet interesting people, share our tips and tricks for self build campervans & van life, and explore new destinations from stunning landscapes to cosy campfires Whether you're a seasoned campervan builder or just starting out, our channel has something for everyone.
So come along for the ride and join The Crafty Blinders Van Life community.
Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date on our latest progress and adventures!
Sam, Lisa & Riley
The Crafty Blinders
info@thecraftyblinders.co.uk
the-crafty-blinders.myspreadshop.co.uk/
FIXING A KILLER SELF BUILD
Following the release of the killer self build video we have been inundated with requests to do a follow up video on how we fixed the issues so her it is we hope you enjoy
why not check out our new website:
www.thecraftyblinders.co.uk/
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We list both crafter and sprinter in the title as they are one and the same vehicle shell and many of the parts we use fit both types of the van
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We list both crafter and sprinter in the title as they are one and the same vehicle shell and many of the parts we use fit both types of the van
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Top Man! 💪🏼 Great video, buddy. I'm 55, and I started out as a carpenter. I've been 'on the tools' for most of my life. Like you, I have seen some sites, literally in disbelief sometimes... 🚐 My dad was a mechanic, carpenter and then became a corgi gas fitter. During my apprenticeship I also learnt some plumbing, so years later I decided to go to evening college and learn more. After 4 years I qualified in plumbing & also electrical installations. 🚐 During that they asked if I wanted to become a teacher, as I naturally starting helping others... I've been teaching for six years, now. However, last year I 'died' effectively and was in the ICU and also had a mini stroke. So now I'm looking at converting a van to hit the road and travel... That's why I appreciate videos like yours. Thanks for sharing & keep charging, ATB Gus 👍🏻
I would think choosing a Transit in the first place is a MAJOR mistake? Very unreliable, and yearly need for MOT welding, are both issues that will need to be dealt with by Transit owners.
This is the cleanest transit I've came across no welding and a slight bit of surface rust starting to appear An amazing find but a shit build
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife Thats astonishing! Loads of youtube videos showing exactly how to F up a van build, so thats not surprising................lol
Class video class content class presentation ..mike Scotland
Those ovens need ventilation around the sides, be cautious if you're going to cover it with something 'behind drivers seat' they're not bad little ovens for the price but yes, really for open areas and/or large tents; I have seen them in vans but with 35mm gap at least all around and fireboard used.
Hi one thing I learned as a plumber working for gas engineer was the manufactures instructions always supersede regulations
Can I bring my van to you same problem
Hi mate ! Loveing the videos ! Just brought a master to convert, did you do a video covering the ply lining? If not what thickness did you use ? 6mm to keep weight down or thicker ? Thanks in advance, great Chanel
Good video here. Especially concerning seeing the gas installation and the woeful electrics! There's plenty of free decent guides available online (12 volt planet etc) and current capacity figures for various cable diameters. I'm all for people learning but electrics and gas/fuel are things you shouldnt mess with unless you are competent and have had your work checked by qualified professionals.
Holly crap i am having the exact same issue with my VW polo. I have replaced the the whole turbo and actuator.. after a few days the flashing glow plug light and engine managment light came back on
Hi, we're up-plating our VW crafter to 4.23 ton. We've had the wheels changed to the right BFG and are booked in to change our suspension to 5 ton air bags. We were in contact with the van weight engineering company but I've just messaged them and the replied that they aren't taking on any more customers at the moment due to unforeseen circumstances. Are there any more companies that can help us with the paperwork side of up-plating our van? Or alternatively, is it easy to complete the paperwork ourselves once the work is done to the suspension? It's all so complicated! Help would be greatly appreciated please, thanks 🙂
Hoya bud what did the bed measure too both ways with the extension if you don’t mind me asking please we are looking to order from them too but the 138 is just too short
Sam Iveco daily 70c180 xlwb xhroof the internal load area from the back door to the headboard is 17ft and 6ft wide and that's the 7tonne van
This is why I'm planning on getting an iveco daily 70c180 which is a 7tonne van xlwb plus xhroof
You couldn’t have purposefully created a video that shows why Smoke, LP, CO monitors/alarms should be in EVERY camper/RV/van build.
I’ve tried repairing my injectors a few times now..& no matter what it always leaks oil from the rocker cover O seals. Purely down to price I haven’t used the vw ones I’ve always use aftermarket and they seem more soft than I would expect. Do you think it’ll fix it for good if I fork out and buy the vw ones?
are those batteries vented to outside? Hydrogen generated by lead batteries poses a very explosive problem in the cabin.
Excellent video. Informative and instructive 👍
Thank you mate . this helped me out alot.
Ideal for the dirty weekend
Great video sending hugs to you both and hope your misses will have a speedy recovery ❤️🩹
So we should buy one of you that in today's prices
Good informative video. The issues you point out are more common that people think in vans built by 'amateurs'. I've seen the gas bottle secured by a bungee cord on more than one occasion.
Looks good to me !! 🙂
Awesome video. Very Helpful. I am replacing my Astra J GTC clutch elbow, because the clip broke and clutch pipe came off. Now that clip is nowhere to be found on internet, so I'm getting a new clutch elbow 15 quid. and I'm getting this Sealey one, it has gone expensive though. Hopefully, I will have a solid clutch feel after my work. Never done a cycle repair, learning from YT.
This is why we have legends like you to show us how it’s done. I believe if you’re not confident in doing it pay somebody it’s safer.
totally agree
An important video, my friend! Great to see, that this hazard is contained and the van can now be used safely as intended. Very tidy work! 😊👍 ...and happy to hear, that Lisa's doing better 🤗...
thanks mate
Hi it was nice and useful video and helpful for me i was meddle off ganging rear brake pads and rotors i was stuck in pulling out rotors man it was biggest work is not finished yet tomorrow i will use what i learned from yuor video i search not much can find in CZcams ....thanks a lot good job ...... GOD BLESS YOU ❤
Glad it helped
Does any of the interior equipment, cast iron cookware, batteries etc ever exit these vehicles due to inertia during a road accident?
good question
With respect to the gas drop out under the cooker I noticed you don’t have any stepped timbers around the base of the unit to stop any gas flowing out to the night heater or out to the habitation area. You need to Barton round the base of that unit so leaking gas only has one exit, the drop out!
Made a really neat job of that. Especially with the limited space you had.
Nicely done Sam! Which isolators do you use? Always a bit skeptical on buying things these days from suppliers given the amount of fake branded kit kicking about.
Try split charge they sell good products rated up to 300amp continuously use
Great job, the only thing I’d like to see is copper all the way to the appliance. You shouldn’t have flexible rubber hose to an appliance. Otherwise great. NCC approved engineer
how would you maintain, service or install the appliance with solid copper?
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife you would have a length of copper running down the back of the appliance to an isolation valve where you can isolate and disconnect to remove the appliance.
Cracking job. Speedy recovery to your wife. All the very best to you all. 👍🚐😎
Thanks 👍
Great job beautiful ❤
Thank you!!
Good job Sam, well put together, hope lisa's ok.. take care
I should have brought Viv to you to do a video on before I ripped everything out of the nightare conversion I had done. Just goes to show how many dodgy converters there are. There should be a set of legal standards to govern such conversions so nobody like me and your buddy ever get screwed over by cowboys again. . PS, doesnt help when you mention it on forums and total muppets chat 💩 and have to be "educated " by yourself as to the facts , Sam Much respect🙏- Kenny
As alway mate great job looks weel smart, hope you good other half gets well soon❤️the hughesys🏴
thanks mate
You definitely saved you friends’ lives, and possibly many others. I learned a great deal. Shoddy work is why I wouldn’t ever buy any of the DIY vans I have seen. In considering doing my own, I have a DIY rule: recognize when you’re out of your league, call in the pros. Often, cheaping out gets really expensive, possibly with your health or life.
totally agree mate
We all need a multi faceted cautionary tale sometimes , to make sure we don’t drop into the dangerous mistakes that you’ve shown here. Thanks Sam😊
Spot on work sam, hope alls well with you and the family. Glad to hear the good lady is on the mend.
Much appreciated
I am pleased you have done a video on fixing it all, very interesting, i am contemplating put a gas hob in my T4 and doing 12v system .
Unbelievable how much garbage people can do and get away with it, let alone still be in business . A lawsuit is well justified.
Any idea how to remove the last 4 bolts when doing the removal?? Mine are stuck and I'm running out of ideas 🫣
which 4 mate the drive shaft ones?
@@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife we have managed it now, took a couple of days 🤣
Our neighbour as just gone away in his self build camper, it took him 6 months of cutting, welding, hammering and banging. Everything was on the cheap, make do and mend mentality.
The scary thing there is so many people like that
Wow that’s how my gas canister is stored, and mines a lot bigger :(. So much for freedom, so far it’s one job/bill/stress after another. But thanks for informing me of this issue. Now I know to get that sorted out.
You can do it!
AFERIY CHARGE VERY HIGH RETURN COST, TRY TO MAKE YOU NOT TO RETURN. I bought it due to many youtube introduce, so I thought it is good brand so I boguht it. However, It asked for a double shipping charge when i request to return. Even they said it is free delivery, but when you return, they ask you pay also their delivery cost. means you have to pay both ways. I seldom see this kind of company in UK, normally free delivery products, when we return, we just need to pay our own return delivery cost. IN THIS CASE, YOU HAVE TO PAY VERY HIGH COST WHEN YOU HAVE ANY RETURN. BETTER THINK OF OTHER BRAND. I do have allpowers station as well, their service very good. At least will not ask you pay back the stated "free delivery cost" when return. Recommand you to buy other better aftersell service brand. Afterall, not only the product itself is important, but also after sales service also very important.
I've never had to return any thing so could not comment sorry
The problem is mindless regurgitation of advice. Enthusiastic but woefully inadequate experts dispense nuggets of truth, holding camera in one hand and tools in the other, while paying close attention to the yoga pants bum, that is obligatory in every shot... for monetary reasons. Often led on and validated by the infallible arbitrators of truth, also known as "you guys" that faithfully deposit indisputable facts in the chronicles of all truths, also known "the comment section below "
Thanks Sam, really useful and informative video. You're right with, in generally, people don't know the amount of post production work. Or the hassle to put tools down and film. I'd never have the patience! When I did our handbrake shoes, it took me ages to adjust that wheel. Great idea using the bolts for leverage though 😀👍
Glad it was helpful!
Drivers door? Does it work on that side too ?
We have them on both doors and at the side door also
Question for you mate. Im going to copy you, only thing is once u put your 15mm ply into the ally channel are you putting the PVC over the channel lip when glueing it to the PLY. Just never seen that parf in your video. Cheers mate