FIRST TIME VAN CONVERSION | Reverse Camera Install & Repairs - No Experience Van Build
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Hey guys, welcome to Episode 2 of my No Experience Van Conversion Series. In this video I focus on the small little jobs that I wanted to get fixed up and done. I attempt to install a reverse camera which turned out taking me almost 2 days to install, replaced the rear door lock as this was broken, fixed my heating fan and lots of other small jobs.
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Seeing you struggling I was about to have a breakdown lmfao. I can’t even imagine doing everything by myself.
When you first announced you'd be doing a van build - I never imagined it would be this good. Genuine and your a great presenter - thumbs up from me.
3 main factors are bang on -
but add a
4th - "A unit to work on it" (this one thing eludes me at the right price)
and 5th - LOVE the process - attention on attention LOVE the "YES - AWSOME moments" and LOVE the "Why the f aint that working"moments - then love learning why - all about the process.
The rewards will be huge.
Thank you for a raw, real and HONEST approach to Vanlife for the "lets learn on the job people lot out there" Shout out to CJ from Project Amber - he is skilled but wings it alot. You guys do?not sugar coat the process like so many rich kids in the States / Canada do. Great work - thanks for the entertainment over the years.
Nicely done, fella. I like the fact that you know jack sh*t about what youre doing but are cracking on anyway. Haha. 👍🏻
Andy from North West England
I like that you’re not letting the fact that you haven’t got the first clue about what you’re doing stop you from doing it anyway! I swear every time I’ve thought “That’ll be a simple job” I’ve lost at least half a day and many swears.
Always disconnect the battery when working with live wires.
Nice, little tip with mirror, you've wired it in a perm live, I'd wire it into an ignition live, that way it automatically comes on/off with the key, as even if you turn the monitor off the cam will still be powered and will drain your battery over a few days
I going to say the same thing and you don't want a drain on the battery in a camper van
Well spotted. A great solution would be to just add a simple switch next to the cabin light (or elsewhere in the van) to connect power when needed ... Then you can use the Rear-View Camera when parked up ... helps with security if it's always available without ignition ...
These vans automatically switch off the 12v to the interior lights (relay) when left on. I think the timeout is around 10 minutes or low voltage.
Will is a real one. no phoney stuff🤘🏼
Getting that camera/monitor set-up was a very wise decision! . . . (You've probably realized already, that this set up potentially _could_ work solely as a ''reversing camera''as well, this is normally done by connecting the monitor's positive feed to the van's reverse- or 'backing light' positive, so that the monitor/screen is powered _only_ when the gear lever is in the 'R'-position, however, the way you wired it, gives you a _continuous,_ unobstructed rear view, which is always a good thing! 👌
80% through my own van conversion and can attest to the "everything takes 2-3 times longer than you'd think it does" quote...keep at it mate, you'll get there soon!
I would probably use wiring sleeves when running those wires through your van. There are lots of sharp edges for those wires to catch and fray over time.
I agree with that
That’s a great shout btw Will, grab some hose or something to feed the wires through and cable tie the hose so it doesn’t bounce about
Yeah Will. What he said!!! VERY important to prevent shorts and fires.
That's what you call a labor of love 😊
Will. You figured it out. With help. Nothing wrong with that at all. Cheers!
It’s the little jobs that always take the longest. It’s Sod’s law!
Probably one of the funniest van builds I've watched so far 😂😂😂 Keep it up buddy
I shared your video on my community tab, not that it will make a difference to your views but hey you might get a couple 😉
The, 'D', in LEDs, (diode), means they have to be put in a certain way for them to work! That's a lesson I learned, once.
Stay calm Will. Perseverance is the key.
you have the patients of a saint. i've send a car to scrap yard before because i couldn't be arsed to fix a seized caliper
Disconnect the battery when working on the electrics to save blowing fuses or god forbid the ecu! Also that spark was probably because you cut through all the cables at once which means they arced, cut one at a time. Enjoying the new videos
Great work buddy! And thank you for the shout out! 👍😁
This is part of the proper van conversion Will, and I’m here for it! It’s totally genuine and addictive watching!
Take your time pal. You are doing the exact same jobs there as I did on my Renault Trafic. I stripped and cleaned it, failed to get the rear camera working, dropped the LCD panel, broke it, bought another one, replaced the mirror lens, replaced the rear left light cluster AND finally fixed the rear bumper. Pretty much the exact same jobs I did in the first week. The next thing is to sound deaden then insulate it. THEN mark out where you want your electrics. Watch Greg Virgoe's channel for that. Use heavier wire to be safe.
You will get there pal. Patience and study the CZcams videos. Greg and Luke are the best two to watch.
...."I'm 💩 my pants"...Will, mate, you're comedy gold! 😂 Great to see the transformation of the van, it'll be cool when it's done. Hope you're well
when backing out rusted bolts, sometimes you can screw them in a little tighter (counter intuitive, I know) and then back them all the way out more easily. You are basically breaking them loose . Doesnt always woork but it has worked for me enough to put it out there for ya. GL!
I have no idea about any of these mechanical things though i enjoyed watching the whole video..how u struggled, learned and succeed one after other....keep on going Will.....
Love your videos. Love your enthusiasm. I think with the amount of enthusiasm you have you could over come anything. Your videos are very entertaining. It's like watching Laurel and Hardy in one person doing a van conversion. And I don't want that to sound like a mean comment BTW. You're a natural entertainer. Keep at it mate. Looking forward to the next one.
Do not worry. Take it ☝🏾 day at a time. We all have those dayz. 🤷🏾♀️
And that : "twat" MADE MY NIGHT!
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Hi Will, your doing a great job so far, well done to Luke for helping you out, I’m getting on with my ford transit connect, the weather has been so crap here in the uk, that some repairs were put on hold, it’s nice that you can work in your dads garage, don’t throw away that light unit, keep in your van as a spare, it might save you one day, looking forward to your next video. Stay safe . Xxx
Might be worth wrapping up that camera wiring with 'TESA TAPE', to stop it rattling up against the body and then cable tie sections of it to the body also. If you search for it on eBay you'll see that it's actually OEM engine loom tape. Very handy and makes jobs look very, very neat. If you're going to do more wiring, I can't express how good the stuff is.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
As you're busy making the Van look so 'pretty' (and inviting for criminals), I'd recommend that you address a number of the Security issues ... alarm, deadlocks and something to prevent the sliding door getting 'peeled', etc.
You're doing great in the meantime ...
Rule number one. Disconnect battery when working on the electrics.
Great to see you getting stuck in. It's how everyone learns.
Thanks 🙏
Your channel content is so entertaining! Thanks for being you!
What makes a refreshing change to your videos is that you make mistakes! The trick is not to give up and let it defeat you. I love how you crack on and make it work! It's more fun to watch but the lesson is if at first you don't succeed... Keep up the great work, it will be worth it in the end!
Very entertaining...Remember this...Every mechanic has to learn as they go along...If some one told you how to do it or did it for you, then you wouldn't learn very much..Be kinder on your self...you will get better and more confident at working things out...Also think a head about what you need to shop around...and look at the options available to you...take care buddy
Stick with it mate, you’ll have days,weeks when you think it will never be finished but it’s definitely worth it in the end
Refreshing to see a van build video which actually shows the blood sweat and tears that is needed. Not all easy, plain sailing like so many van-build videos show.
Jerry
Mate your doing really well. Nothing worth doing is easy and you'll learn that more and more as the build goes on but don't give urself a hard time about it. Have faith that you'll get it done. Just promise me one thing.... You'll disconnect the battery when working on live wires in the future.... We don't want ur whereabouts to be either in the hospital or worse, in the big stealth camper in the sky... Stay safe and keep soldiering on
It's usually a good idea to disconnect the battery when working on electricals, that'd be what the spark was.
I'm a learner driver driving my dad's van (yes it's legal) and it's shorter than that van with a rear window but the mirrors are useless so I backed up into a wall, thankfully the wall gave way first and I hit it with the tow bar so my dad didn't notice as there was no damage (he was in a shop while I was parking it), a rear facing camera would have been very nice lol.
Also as a DIYer myself this is very entertaining to watch, also you're doing quite well!
This has filled me with confidence for doing this to my own van. Wish me luck!
Mate, I love your candid videos. Brilliant content, entertaining and informative. You and Camper Vibe... BRILLIANT :)
Glad to see you're doing better
Best van build ever for a clueless aspirational van conversion builder like me
Thank you, but no one is ever clueless, anything and everything is possible if you believe it!
3 for 3 on your moments of truth... not too bad. Great build and nice videos.
Nice one will, your smashing that mate 👍🏻 installation of rear view camera done ✅ lock fixed ✅ etc. Really looking great mate 👌🏻
Good job showing all the stuff you struggled with
Will...Stop fighting and relax...Be at one with the van. 😎
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Go to timpsons and get the spare reprogrammed & cut from the original then you’ll have a Spare and hide it in case you lock your self out around the van somewhere
Shout out to Luke’s Van Life for his help 👍 and to your Dad Will. It will take more than the ‘3 p’s’ to get you through this Will, but you’ll get it done I’m sure.
Your warts n all approach is entertaining I must say 😁
We’re all with you and Mary ( number plate MRY) ... she’s looking better already ✊👍
This is what nobody else shows and that's the true struggling that happens. Take Care and Stay Safe.
I lost it when you called the mirror a twat..😆
Well done Will, not an easy task taking on a huge project that you have no experience in but you will be learning as you go & it will be easier for you to replace anything on your build yourself as you would have installed it. Good luck and I hope things start to run a little smoother for you. Take care and stay safe 🤗 looking forward to your next video 🤗
I laughed way too much when you hit yourself with the rear light!!! Keep up the good work mate. well done on your success so far. 🙂
Ur doing a fantastic job , can’t wait to see it all finished
Dude trust me I've owned my transit lwb for over a year I've still only half done the sound deadening, insulation and vapour barrier. I've had me reverse cam sat in its box for months totally out of my comfort zone and feel I've bitten off more than I can chew on times. I'll get there lol maybe I should start my own channel as a video log so people can see my cock ups 😜
Keep going buddy you'll get there CZcams is a life saver👍
You’re doing just fine. Great video and best of luck on the rest of your build.
Good lad, you are so similar to most of us who don't have a scooby about certain things but still get it done! looking forward to this journey so much!
you re doing really good don t look down on yourself and don’t overthink it when something doesn’t work no need to rush it it s always gonna take more time than expected it s literally your first van build you re doing so well
Solid effort champ and you are keeping your mind busy..
Mate, I get entertainment for days watching your videos... There's always 1 or 2 moments that crack me up, the horn at the end though... Bruh! 😂
I've been binge watching your videos for the past couple of days and must say it's refreshing to find someone who leaves all the mistakes and issues in! Some people make van builds sound easy on CZcams. It's not easy. Especially if you're not skilled in a couple of trades already. We are currently doing up a little Nissan NV200. We are well over half way now, but it's been a massive learning process and both enjoyable and total shit at times! Bumpers are a pain in the arse on every vehicle known to man as well. For example on our NV200, if you use the four correct mounting holes under the chassis, then the bumper doesn't sit flush. If you only put 3 in, the bumper looks great. Sometimes nothing makes any sense :)
Love seeing how you’re getting on with this build and the challenges you face. Look forward to the next one 💪🏻
You are doing it, keep up the good work. Winning slowly but surely..
Absolutely loving these videos, they are so raw and learning on the job basically, never give up. 😊
Lighting is better! Advice-find a pair of thin kevlar gloves to wear when you are reaching into panels/crevasses, stops lots of nasty cuts!
I enjoy watching van build video's, also can't wait until you start traveling again!!
Love living vicariously through you, Will! Thanks for documenting the build process so thoroughly.
Well done Will, you have taken on a massive task 😎
You're doing great and all the answers are out there when you get stumped 👌👍👍
Oh my goodness sake Wil, i laughed so hard bcoz of the rearview mirror of yours, you really made my day...goodluck chap and onwards to your van conversion i will be watching religiously...
Too real; too fun to watch 👀
Nice little x-19 in shot there. Keep up the good work fella!
Will this series is brilliant mate glad I’m sharing this building journey with you. Pure class
Will keep up the work on your van reconstruction. Love the video
You are amazing bro, your hard work will definitely pay you back.💯
This will be a marvellous vehicle for your future dogging expeditions.
I’m just about to start my own van conversion so I’m looking forward to catching up with your videos, really enjoying them so far
Along for the ride , one step at a time .
As someone who really wants to build out a van some day, this is incredibly useful and informative as to the real processes and time it’ll take!
Great vid and youve only just started.. And starting knowing diddly squat is what makes it so entertaining cant wait for the next one...
Will soon be purchasing a Peugeot Boxer to convert, your videos are so helpful! Keep up the great work mate.
Nice one Will, keep going matey. Absolutely loving this new era! 👍
You’re a good genuine bloke with a down to earth fun channel. Keep things the same matey. All the best of luck to you and your adventures. I look forward to the next one 👍
I have been waiting for an update and I am so glad to see that you are making progress. I can't wait to see how the van looks once it is all done.
This video is really helpful! I want to get a van soon and I don’t have much experience with any form of engineering but seeing you learn while you fix up your van inspires me to keep moving forward, so thank you!!
Great video! So good to see the process and how you're overcoming the issues 👍
Chris the butchers put us on to you.. another great channel I've found man
I love your videos, keep them coming! It's brilliant following this journey with you, thanks for sharing!
Looking great! Small jobs but they all add up in the end 🙂
A couple of vids back when you said you didn’t have a clue, I was thinking that’s exactly me about everything, including life, but you sure do get on your feet with persistence. Learning through trial and error is the best education you can get. Great vid, as always. Keep at it 👍🏻
OMG YOUR VAN HAS TO HE CALLED MARY Good luck with the van build dude love the videos
Brilliant. Thanks for showing us the issues. Every other van build seems to go without a problem which I never believed😂😂
Reality is so much more educational/enjoyable 😁
Loving the journey young William!! Epic stuff!! Good work!
Love this, so good to see all the pitfalls to avoid and to understand how hard this will really be. I am starting to clean my 2016 Mercedes Sprinter tomorrow and it's not the best time of the year to work outside plus and I only have a small driveway to do all this in and a tight deadline but you honestly inspire me and helped me so much avoiding some mistakes. Excellent content is professionally presented. Just superb. Thanks a million.👍
Great start can’t wait to follow this journey and see the outcome well in bud 👍🏼
Brilliant... Can't wait for the next one..
you keep plugging on Will you're doing great I can't wait to see how badass this van will be when you're done
Loving these videos. Keep em coming fella. 👍🏻
i fitted one to my ducato. as it has 2 inputs for 2 cameras i decided to fit a rear view camera as well, i fitted a numberplate frame camera and wired through the holes available. i can noe switch between reversing and rear view. works well
Keep the videos coming you are doing well with it as some things are here to test us