Ford Transit Camper Conversion: 10 Biggest Regrets + Top Tips

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  • čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
  • 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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Komentáře • 31

  • @Convert_and_explore
    @Convert_and_explore  Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @SweetEnduro
    @SweetEnduro Před 2 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @diegoescalante8792
    @diegoescalante8792 Před 2 měsíci +1

    gracias!!

  • @arturbalint6707
    @arturbalint6707 Před 2 měsíci +2

    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 2 měsíci

      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

  • @Kobesantics
    @Kobesantics Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very helpful ✌🏼

  • @angeladawn805
    @angeladawn805 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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 měsíci

      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!

  • @overland-gaming
    @overland-gaming Před 2 měsíci +1

    Some nice tips, cheers mate!

  • @thegreenmachine.77
    @thegreenmachine.77 Před 2 měsíci +1

    If you’re here procrastinating building your van because you want to make it perfect, just build it! (You’re going to rebuild it eventually anyways)

  • @Mryoutubeuk
    @Mryoutubeuk Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great advice, thank you 🙏🏼

  • @JamieHarding5
    @JamieHarding5 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore  Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @JamieHarding5
      @JamieHarding5 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@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 2 měsíci +1

      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 2 měsíci

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

  • @DaphneRandle
    @DaphneRandle Před 2 měsíci +1

    Subscribed, thank you for the tips! 😊

  • @rachelfrossard
    @rachelfrossard Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore  Před 2 měsíci +1

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

  • @clarkspiemuncher
    @clarkspiemuncher Před 23 dny +1

    more money does not guarantee a reliable diesel heater

  • @jetv1471
    @jetv1471 Před měsícem

    Would it be possible to build a bed that was half the length you need it stern to bow and then have the other half slide out to make it long enough? Then the bed wouldn’t hog so much space until u need it ..this is what I would like to do . That and dedicate much less space to a kitchen . Note : would not be a full time van life vehicle. Just get aways 4-6 months a year

  • @owenthomas7678
    @owenthomas7678 Před 2 měsíci +1

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

    • @Convert_and_explore
      @Convert_and_explore  Před 2 měsíci

      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