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Final Van Build | Finishing Our VW T6 Camper Van Conversion
Finishing Our Van Build.
We've spent the last few months self converting our VW T6 long wheelbase transporter from an empty van into a tiny home on wheels. We had almost no DIY experience before we started this camper van conversion and Craig has the added challenge of being paralysed from the chest down. We finally get the van conversion finished off, paint and decorate the campervan and go on a vanlife test trip
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We are Craig and Claire, an interabled couple rediscovering our love for travel after a cycling accident that left Craig paralysed from the chest down and reliant on a wheelchair. We are self converting a VW Transporter into a wheelchair accessible campervan that we hope to take around the world.
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Easy Van Life Plumbing | Lifesaver Jerrycan Water Filter with Manual Hand Pump
zhlédnutí 3,6KPřed 3 lety
Super Simple DIY Campervan Plumbing System with Water Purification and NO Powered Needed We built our very simple DIY plumbing system for our VW T6 campervan conversion. We have zero plumbing experience and this was easy enough for us to do ourselves. Our Fresh Water System: The water is pumped using a manual hand pump to create pressure in the system so no electric power is required. We used a...
How Paraplegic Transfers From Wheelchair to High Car / Van / SUV | VW Transporter T6
zhlédnutí 11KPřed 3 lety
How Paraplegic Man Transfers Into High Car/Van. We've had a lot of questions about how Craig gets into our VW Transporter van so we thought we'd show you. Right now the only way for Craig to get in is to do a transfer from his wheelchair but there are lots of other options available. We discuss the pros and cons of lifts, transfers plates, swivel seats and ramps and how we're planning to make t...
How Paraplegic Drives with Hand Controls
zhlédnutí 2,9KPřed 3 lety
Can You Drive Without Using Your Legs? We get a lot of questions about whether Craig is still able to drive after becoming paralyzed since he can't press the pedals with his legs so we thought we'd address them here. It is possible for paraplegics and quadriplegics to drive but with adaptations to their vehicles such as hand controls. Here in the UK most cars are manual which makes it more diff...
Campervan Conversion Electrics | Building 12v and 240v Electrical System and Swivel Seats | VW T6
zhlédnutí 2,1KPřed 3 lety
Campervan conversion electrical system and swivel seat installation. We spent the last month or so working on our electrical system. We are having a 12v and 240v electrical system. This has involved installing our 2 batteries, all the wiring, battery chargers, inverter, fuses, switches and sockets. This has definitely been the most challenging part of the conversion so far. Not because the actu...
Black Friday 2020 For Wheelchair Users: Best Disability Equipment Deals
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 3 lety
Some people love Black Friday, others hate it but whatever your opinion is one thing most people will agree on is that mobility equipment is very expensive and any savings you can get are worth having. We’ve been trawling the internet looking for the best disability equipment deals out there to save you time and money. Here are the best bargains. Instagram: _para_life?hl=en Faceb...
VW T6 Van Conversion | Ceiling Insulation, Lights and Wiring and Carpet
zhlédnutí 2,4KPřed 3 lety
Can we convert a van into a campervan with limited DIY experience? | Campervan Conversion Insulation, Roof Panels, LED Lights, Carpet and Electrics We were supposed to be travelling around Australia and New Zealand in a campervan right now. Since we had to cancel those plans we decided to buy a second hand VW Transporter T6 LWB kombi van and we're attempting to convert it into our own wheelchai...
VW T6 Campervan Conversion | Carpeting, Ply Roof Panels and Fixing the Bed
zhlédnutí 2,2KPřed 3 lety
Can we convert a van into a campervan with limited DIY experience? | Campervan Conversion Carpeting, Roof Panels and Fixing the Bed We were supposed to be travelling around Australia and New Zealand in a campervan right now. Since we had to cancel those plans we decided to buy a second hand VW Transporter T6 lwb kombi van and we're attempting to convert it into our own wheelchair accessible cam...
WILL I EVER WALK AGAIN? | Q&A with Paraplegic and Girlfriend
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 lety
Q&A with interabled couple (paraplegic and girlfriend) This is the first ever Q&A video that we have done on this channel. Thanks to everyone who has sent us questions here on youtube as well as on facebook and instagram and by email. We've also recently passed 2,000 subscribers so thank you to everyone who has subscribed! Can we hit 3,000? We're going to be answering some of your most popular ...
Girlfriend Does 5k in Wheelchair | Reeve Roll&Run | Paraplegic Vs Girlfriend
zhlédnutí 4,4KPřed 3 lety
Donate to the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation here: www.christopherreeve.org/donate In this episode we challenge Claire to get into a wheelchair to attempt to do a 5k for the reeve foundations run&roll event to see what it's really like using a wheelchair to get around. The reeve foundation funds research and trials into cures and treatments for spinal cord injury so that hopefully one da...
Building a Pull Out Sliding Bed and Fitting Ply Wall Panels | VW T6 Van Conversion
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 3 lety
Can we convert a van into a campervan with limited DIY experience? | Campervan Pull Out Sliding Bed and Ply Wall Panels We were supposed to be travelling around Australia and New Zealand in a campervan right now. Since we had to cancel those plans we decided to buy a second hand VW Transporter T6 lwb kombi van and we're attempting to convert it into our own wheelchair accessible campervan. Neit...
PARAPLEGIC GETS FIRST CUSTOM WHEELCHAIR | Hands On Concepts Monoshock
zhlédnutí 18KPřed 3 lety
First Custom Wheelchair - Monoshock Lightweight Manual Wheelchair from Hands On Concepts After using the highly adjustable quickie argon 2 wheelchair for nearly 2 years, Craig decided it was time to get a custom wheelchair. This new wheelchair is a custom monoshock chair from hands on concepts, it's made from titanium and carbon fibre which makes it very strong and lightweight and it also has b...
Sheep Wool and Cork Van Insulation and Fitting a Ply Floor | Van Conversion VW T6
zhlédnutí 6KPřed 3 lety
Can we convert a van into a campervan with limited DIY experience? We were supposed to be travelling around Australia and New Zealand in a campervan right now. Since we had to cancel those plans we decided to buy a second hand VW Transporter T6 lwb kombi van and we're attempting to convert it into our own wheelchair accessible campervan. Neither of us have a huge amount of DIY skills and Craig'...
Can Paraplegic Wheelchair User and Girlfriend Convert a Campervan With Limited DIY Experience?!
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 lety
Can we convert a van into a campervan with limited DIY experience? We were supposed to be travelling around Australia and New Zealand in a campervan right now. Since we had to cancel those plans we decided to buy a second hand VW Transporter T6 lwb kombi van and we're attempting to convert it into our own wheelchair accessible campervan. Neither of us have a huge amount of DIY skills and Craig'...
First Time on a Canal Barge in a wheelchair | Driving a Narrow Boat over Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
zhlédnutí 2,5KPřed 3 lety
Paraplegic Wheelchair to Boat Transfer We met up with Craig's parents who were on a barge holiday for the first time travelling along the Shropshire Union Canal. It was an interesting experience and we got to try out going through locks as well as riding over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct near Llangollen. This was not a specially adapted wheelchair accessible barge, it was just a normal inaccessibl...
Top 10 Places To Travel After Covid (Hopefully in 2021)
zhlédnutí 5KPřed 3 lety
Top 10 Places To Travel After Covid (Hopefully in 2021)
Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic) | 2 Years Paralyzed
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 4 lety
Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation and Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury (Paraplegic) | 2 Years Paralyzed
Sex After SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) | Can You Get an Erection?!
zhlédnutí 91KPřed 4 lety
Sex After SCI (Spinal Cord Injury) | Can You Get an Erection?!
Paraplegic Morning Routine and Bowel Program in Inaccessible Bathroom
zhlédnutí 119KPřed 4 lety
Paraplegic Morning Routine and Bowel Program in Inaccessible Bathroom
Spinal Cord Injury Bowel Routine | Pooing as a Paraplegic
zhlédnutí 47KPřed 4 lety
Spinal Cord Injury Bowel Routine | Pooing as a Paraplegic
Bladder Control After Spinal Cord Injury | Peeing as a Paraplegic
zhlédnutí 42KPřed 4 lety
Bladder Control After Spinal Cord Injury | Peeing as a Paraplegic
CORSET / ABDOMINAL BINDER for HIGH Level PARAPLEGIC and QUADRIPLEGIC with NO Core Stability
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 4 lety
CORSET / ABDOMINAL BINDER for HIGH Level PARAPLEGIC and QUADRIPLEGIC with NO Core Stability
How to BATH TRANSFER | PARAPLEGIC WHEELCHAIR to BATH TUB (Getting In and Out)
zhlédnutí 19KPřed 4 lety
How to BATH TRANSFER | PARAPLEGIC WHEELCHAIR to BATH TUB (Getting In and Out)
PARAPLEGIC WHEELCHAIR TO CHAIR TRANSFER (How to)
zhlédnutí 8KPřed 4 lety
PARAPLEGIC WHEELCHAIR TO CHAIR TRANSFER (How to)
Is the Batec Hybrid Handbike Wheelchair Attachment Any Good Offroad? | Pushing it to the Limit
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 4 lety
Is the Batec Hybrid Handbike Wheelchair Attachment Any Good Offroad? | Pushing it to the Limit
PARAPLEGIC SPASMS - Does CBD Oil REDUCE Muscle SPASMS?
zhlédnutí 7KPřed 4 lety
PARAPLEGIC SPASMS - Does CBD Oil REDUCE Muscle SPASMS?
STRETCHES for PARAPLEGICS (Morning Routine)
zhlédnutí 9KPřed 4 lety
STRETCHES for PARAPLEGICS (Morning Routine)
Bed Mobility for PARAPLEGICS and QUADRIPLEGICS - How to SIT UP and MOVE AROUND without CORE!
zhlédnutí 23KPřed 4 lety
Bed Mobility for PARAPLEGICS and QUADRIPLEGICS - How to SIT UP and MOVE AROUND without CORE!
How PARAPLEGIC Transfers from WHEELCHAIR to TOILET
zhlédnutí 21KPřed 4 lety
How PARAPLEGIC Transfers from WHEELCHAIR to TOILET
PARAPLEGIC WHEELCHAIR to SHOWER CHAIR (Commode) Transfer (Unassisted)
zhlédnutí 13KPřed 4 lety
PARAPLEGIC WHEELCHAIR to SHOWER CHAIR (Commode) Transfer (Unassisted)

Komentáře

  • @carolviolet2242
    @carolviolet2242 Před 14 hodinami

    Where to buy wheel chair

  • @estelanavalenzuela311

    I can’t find what’s in your beg video

  • @KathrinHausermann
    @KathrinHausermann Před 10 dny

    What is it with US Wheelchairs without sideguards? I would never order one with out them.

  • @jamiepittman7131
    @jamiepittman7131 Před 11 dny

    Useless video

  • @nyamweyatinega
    @nyamweyatinega Před 16 dny

    Am SCI surviver, how can get the free catheters?

  • @Bluetoothedshark
    @Bluetoothedshark Před 18 dny

    Try moving the rear axel back further, it will put more weight over the front wheel and reduce your front tyre pressure a little, it might help.

  • @AndJusticeForAll...1985

    Much love and prayers for you brother. God definitely loves you.

  • @user-yz7yw7il6x
    @user-yz7yw7il6x Před 21 dnem

    ❤❤❤👨🏿‍🦯🦽 no stand up 🏥 🦶🦶🤲

  • @vforv9402
    @vforv9402 Před 22 dny

    Thank you soooo much!

  • @vforv9402
    @vforv9402 Před 22 dny

    I love that you do this!!!!! Thank you so so much

  • @user-yz7yw7il6x
    @user-yz7yw7il6x Před 23 dny

    🗣🤲push mobility 🤲👨🏿‍🦯🦽The Bible

  • @user-yz7yw7il6x
    @user-yz7yw7il6x Před 23 dny

    The Bible 📖🤲👨🏿‍🦯🫡

  • @eddiecrocker6081
    @eddiecrocker6081 Před 27 dny

    Hi Craig, Just ran across your video about handcycle and electric handcycles, and then this one popped up. Im so sorry about your accident, I had one very similar, I ran into the back of a stopped SUV, my face was cut up real bad, but I did not get any real injuries, I thank the Lord for that, its always hard to tell how I didnt see a stopped car but I know how easy it can happen. Im hopping to find out which type of hand cycle you finally got. Since your in England, (my wife is from Thetford) I probably wont have the same brand, Oh I forgot, Im not crippled completly, just having some strange nerve damage resulting from Cancer and Radition, oh well happy cycling, Eddie

  • @user-vo5zs1bz8b
    @user-vo5zs1bz8b Před měsícem

    In India There is city called Dharamshala ( Himachal Pradesh ) there is a place where spinal cord injury patients again able to walk... I think u should go there once

  • @nyamweyatinega
    @nyamweyatinega Před měsícem

    Hi, can one change catheters daily

  • @josephgonzalez3722
    @josephgonzalez3722 Před měsícem

    Any sexual toys you recommend

  • @philcooke87
    @philcooke87 Před měsícem

    Hi, i have fnd and waiting on test for multiple sclerosis, i am really struggling and feel i want to give up, i dont want antidepressants, i tryed them and started getting bad thoughts so come right off them, i am getting spasticity in my foot leg and hands, its debilitating and is ruining my life, i feel im just pushed away as there is not alot known for fnd which makes it so hard, im looking for anyway to help my symptoms, i just keep looking and trying to find any hope or just some ease in my life... im at the point were i need help, can anyone help me, im willing to try cbd oil but i dont know were to begin, id really appreciate some advice, i have to try help myself

  • @tommyt1555
    @tommyt1555 Před měsícem

    Unless you have an incomplete sci, then erection and even orgasm is possible

  • @Hambonehoven
    @Hambonehoven Před měsícem

    Can I ask what you used for the poop simulation? That was a great visual that would be helpful for teaching.

  • @jeanmansfield9230
    @jeanmansfield9230 Před měsícem

    Yes. I was enjoying your information

  • @Marinda-sq9zb
    @Marinda-sq9zb Před měsícem

    Wow its very interesting.. never knew it!👍

  • @SylviaJones-uo5hd
    @SylviaJones-uo5hd Před měsícem

    When you go to the bathroom, how, or.when are you able to take your pants down? I mostly wear dresses but have trouble taking my underwear down.

  • @lossanity04
    @lossanity04 Před 2 měsíci

    i’m a paraplegia with muscle spasms how do you straight cath with muscle spasms?

  • @grahamwood156
    @grahamwood156 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for your honesty and information

  • @RichardFrench-lo5zb
    @RichardFrench-lo5zb Před 2 měsíci

    This is great but not for me as I'm a c8

  • @alaskalogcabinyoga7050
    @alaskalogcabinyoga7050 Před 3 měsíci

    What type of glue did you use for cork to metal?

  • @nathaliemayrand5776
    @nathaliemayrand5776 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! You two look so happy 😊 I want to get one so badly now, I hope you have many more rides ❤

  • @kiteboardkid
    @kiteboardkid Před 3 měsíci

    Great work! Thank you for sharing. What size Jack Nuts did you use please? I'm guessing M5 or M6 ???

  • @geno5169
    @geno5169 Před 3 měsíci

    I thank you for sharing your amazing story together! This wA very interesting! I took Cialis at age of 56! My eyes got blurry then I lost my vision from taking Cialis! I have those injections to help me get hard! It’s not sexy to ask my wife to jab me! But she doesn’t mind!

  • @albertatlock
    @albertatlock Před 3 měsíci

    Why were you looking down?

  • @user-jn5se1ui9h
    @user-jn5se1ui9h Před 3 měsíci

    Yes 💯 truth 🎉😂

  • @georgedemertzidis8682
    @georgedemertzidis8682 Před 4 měsíci

    Great video thank you very much ! really really helped me!!!

  • @danielcolon203
    @danielcolon203 Před 4 měsíci

    I meant to say the medication called HIMS OR HIM will it work if I take it an hour before having sex

  • @danielcolon203
    @danielcolon203 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm paralyzed from the chest down but have had sex multiple times it's just been a long time am I anxiety is the most part if I take the medication himself an hour b4 can I still proform

    • @danielcolon203
      @danielcolon203 Před 4 měsíci

      I ment 2 say the medication call Hims will it work 4 me

  • @guilhermecorreialopes
    @guilhermecorreialopes Před 4 měsíci

    great spot to run with wheelchair and have fun. thank you both.

  • @guilhermecorreialopes
    @guilhermecorreialopes Před 4 měsíci

    thanks for sharing this excellent content.

  • @claravanholst2371
    @claravanholst2371 Před 4 měsíci

    This might be way too late, but is there a way to modify the wheelchair to have raised height lift that you can have a switch to operate & have the wheels lock in place before transferring? That’d be an awesome adjustment to wheelchair I think. If we’ve a raised bed lift, I’m sure we can also have one modify to a wheelchair. Thank you for showing us the hand control, that’s awesome to have for differently-able person. I might be able to have one modify for the brake for my partial numb left leg when it does happens occasionally 🙏👏🙌👍

  • @Deekm69
    @Deekm69 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm just out the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit Scotland and been put to hospital closer to where I live, it's an ordinary hospital ward with no room. I'm waiting to get re-homed. I have a T12 complete injury. My legs jump like crazy, it seems to be when I'm doing something new a d not having the correct equipment such as a shower chair and standing frame. Love the video, I wish I had the support you've got.

  • @kelsey2333
    @kelsey2333 Před 4 měsíci

    I always forgot most men in the UK are uncircumcised.

  • @SupportIsraelLGBTQ
    @SupportIsraelLGBTQ Před 4 měsíci

    Question- is it even enjoyable if you cant feel it, how do you finish? Doesnt make sense why youd try

  • @Horsebug23
    @Horsebug23 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks, I'm having tons of trouble getting pants on. Women pull up jeans are great, but tights are impossible, especially with my shoulders being broken and interference of hands grabbing.

  • @marianamauricio
    @marianamauricio Před 4 měsíci

    very informative. thank you!

  • @rosadalessi7042
    @rosadalessi7042 Před 4 měsíci

    wow

  • @rondavolanski9335
    @rondavolanski9335 Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you so much for these practical tips. I'm a T4-C and in 4 yr I have never learned most of this stuff.

  • @user-lb1yh5po6i
    @user-lb1yh5po6i Před 5 měsíci

    Have you had a colonoscopy yet

  • @georgebutcher6320
    @georgebutcher6320 Před 5 měsíci

    That's very nicely done ... thee only thing I'd change would be yer curtains by adding a string on thee bottom as well .

    • @PARALIFE
      @PARALIFE Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks :) We did think about it, can't remember why we didn't in the end, possibly because we weren't sure how to make it work with the doors but it definitely would help on windy days for sure

  • @luizvieira8937
    @luizvieira8937 Před 5 měsíci

    I wish I had found u guys 3 years ago... Nice channel.

  • @unbroken1480
    @unbroken1480 Před 5 měsíci

    Is it available in India?...I am a paraplagic and getting difficulty in bowel management as i am having anal fissure also...can you suggest anything?

  • @rncf3072
    @rncf3072 Před 5 měsíci

    When my wife smokes weed her spasms stops

  • @GAINZonWHEELS
    @GAINZonWHEELS Před 5 měsíci

    This week my first own chair RGK, keep on rolling folks 🧑‍🦽💪🏻