Our Ford Custom Day Van / Campervan - UK Landscape Photography
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- čas přidán 26. 08. 2024
- Capture Date: 27.05.2019
Just a short video, while i catch up on editing some others. i have been asked about our Bus (Van) so here it is so far... a long way to go.
Please leave any hints, tips, or advice on where and what we can do to the van.. Items you may think we could do with or make use of...
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“Not going for luxury.” That changed! At our age, we’ve gotta be comfy!
i like the old van better mate
@@paulcomptonpdphotography I understand what you mean. My build will be very simple, but comfortable. My best mate builds caravans for a living, so we’re creating something very unique. It’ll sleep 3, yet still seat 5. And no pop-top.
wicked
message me who your mate it is maybe help me one day
@@paulcomptonpdphotography We're both here in Australia. I plan on turning the build into a kit so other Elgrand owners can buy it plat-packed - but that's a few months off.
Great idea with these Lights!
thanks mate
You’re living the dream, Paul. Good on you, mate!!
trying to
@@paulcomptonpdphotography You are. Compared to literally billions of others, you’re life is wonderful. I know this because I constantly have to remind myself of the same.
top man, i know i see so much and do a lot as well..
Never had a camper van, but I think you made a wise choice in picking Ford....we hope you and Denise have many happy years traveling enjoy every minute because time goes so fast, once you have all the gear you want then spend the rest on yourselves......enjoy!
we will and THANK YOU i really feel like we have friends out there even if its just digital
Lovely van Paul.
thank you its changed now
a great basic and simple layout, does everything you need. Well done to you and the "Boss".
The boss is right mate lol
Nice set up mate 👍
thank you, its now a full conversion see new video
Beautiful van Paul! Very envious. I've always dreamed of something like this. This time next year Rodney! Great video Paul 😀
mate i am 50 in two weeks its taken me a long long time to get this fer haha
Great van Paul...hope you both enjoy it and look forward to seeing your adventures in it.
Lots to come for sure
Awesome video Paul and Mrs C I admire you both for doing what you’re doing and showing us your adventures. Looking forward to seeing more and yes love your wheels 👍👍.
your very welcome bud, we do actually enjoy the video side as well
I hired one of those vans to take 9 of us and luggage to Scotland for a week and I didn't want to give it back. Loved it. You have done exactly what I would have done to it. Brill
its a good start, just lucky i had the money to buy one
@@paulcomptonpdphotography yeah. That's always been my problem, no cash haha
lucky i could sell me house
Great work on the van. Simple enough but looks comfortable for your adventures. Well done 👍👍
It is simple for now lots to do
How do Paul. Loving the van. I particularly like the awning. I like you am a landscape photographer though torn knee ligaments prevent me from yomping like you do. I too have a van called and she is called Viv-i-van and had intended filling my channel with lots of stuff but the knee and having to completely redo my van after I found out the converter I paid a lot of money to was a cowboy builder, kind of stopped me getting out there. I'm deffo going to be taking the D850 out next year though . In the mean time, I've enjoyed your bimbles and now you have a great van, you can do even more but in comfort. One thing I'd get for the van though is a diesel heater and solar. I've fitted them on Viv-i-van and got a huge afiery power station so I can go totally off grid. Anyhoo, thanks for showing us round your van and if I can be cheeky, where can I buy a couple of the landscape vlogtography adventures stickers like you had on your tailgate. They'd look great on Viv.
Much respect to you and Mrs C- Kenny
nice one i do like my van... its a dream... where abouts you from
@@paulcomptonpdphotography literally about 15 miles from you Paul. I live in Bolton/Atherton. Hopefully one of these days we might be at the same place in our vans taking the same scenery in with out cameras. the D850 goes where ever I go.
give me a shout on paulcomptonpdphotography.co.uk/contact and maybe we can sort it out..
Looks like you have everything covered mate.
It’s a start mate yes
Cute pillows 😊 must be nice staying in these places full of nature and scenery ❤️
hhhmmm yes most of the time but one night the flying teeth got me, midges
@@paulcomptonpdphotography those are the worst...i live in Malta and summer nights near the sea are the worst...no repallent seems strong enough
i recommend some stuff called skin so soft try and get some over there, if not i can send you a bottle maybe
@@paulcomptonpdphotography will try and find this product 😊
Simple enough without overspending, smev cookers are quite expensive makes sense to buy separate stove
since this video was made i spent 10k on a conversion
That is a lovely van Paul. That'll definitely improve your quality of life. Let's just hope it improves your photos too.
haha they need improving haha
cheeky lol
A really interesting vid. it's nice to see what you are travelling around in. GREAT
Well we are now lol
Wahoo, a tour of the bus, and very insightful it was too! You done a great job so far and doing the work yourself saved a good wedge of cash. Little tip if you have the sun canopy out in the rain have the legs at different heights for water run off. Great compilation at the end. Safe travels.
a very good tip, i had not really thought of that... yes noted
Excellent.... the van is a super idea .... looking forward to seeing your many future adventures and undoubted hilarity!!! 😂
Lol thank you stay tuned
Enjoyed that Paul. I keep thinking of getting one of these so thanks for the tour! Luskentyre looked beautiful at the end!
thanks sir, the Luskentyre video is out over the next week... look forward to hearing your comment on it... and my photos??
Another great video Paul , Van looks great, you done a great job on it.
the new drone if ace going to use it a little more now... thanks buddy
This looks great :) Another step to leave rowlinson :) hopefully soon you will start to do what you love and you will connect 2 things - passion and money :) take care both of You :)
That would be the dream
Great job on the van. Looks like you are good working with wood.
funny my wife says i am good with me wood as well.... hahaha
Wow! It looks great, you done a excellent job on it Paul 😀
you have sen it first hand buddy.. its a start for now
Great job mate. Love that
thanks matey, its had a full convert now haha
Wow. Nice van Paul. Superb. 👍🤗
work in process
Loving the van mate!! Finished or not looks amazing! You’ve done a great job 😊👍 looking forward to all the up and coming content 👍👍
cheers sir, its hard work getting all the videos ready haha
Wow, brilliant van Paul, love it!
Cheers buddy it’s a start
I see you were out in the field doin' donuts already.....That's a no no Paul.
No way sir. Not sure what or how that was done as you can’t get on the grass if you look there are posts and gully so not sure lol
Great Van, Home from Home Paul & Mrs. C / Denise (:-))
not quite it could do with hot running water and a shower but other than that yes haha
@@paulcomptonpdphotography I see Thomas Heaton be can stop by some camp grounds where he can get a Shower + plug in Electrical sockets beside where park the Van for the Night & maybe a washing machine for your be clothing this may have been in Scotland
TH does it in style i am just a little rougher round the edges...lol
Like it Paul ... and If there one thing that van has done for you its made you ditch that camel sized rucksack you used to carry on your back ... You seem to be standing straighter and moving faster without it .. 😜
the camel pack in in the van as well, i am just getting more use from the fuji these days it is lighter
Solarpanels on the roof m8 ... its really GREAT !
When we meet next month I'll show you around our van :)
yes please 100% i have sola in the garage not sure if its ok i bought it from eBay £100 for 100w??
@@paulcomptonpdphotography please don't ask me any tech q's !! lol I'm a nitwit at that ... i can show what i have lol :)
me to lol see you soon we can fit your sticker together
Nice one, several of my mates have bought CVs of different types over the last few years and I have to say I'm very envious. My wife and I are looking to retire in 4 years and buy a nice 3 person van to travel far and wide. I like how your missus tidies up when you go inside :) Cheers.
she does its all got to be put away haha do it you will love the travels
Nice carpentry work Paul
its not bad buddy lol thanks
Great van Paul, all you need to get on the road for some good photo sessions. 😀
i think it will help me get some better light early and late lol
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Love your van. I have watched a few, including Sir Thomas of Heaton, and they are all so fabulous and well done, something I could never aspire to, but yours is so “ fit for purpose”. I wonder if your en suite doubles as the loo! Happy adventures, and I’m dead jealous of the freedom it gives
No the en-suite is for washing. The loo was in the box lol
Might sound like a daft question but here goes: I am looking at doing a very similar conversion to a transit custom and like you, want to fit an awning. What I don't get is that there is a big gap between the back of awning and the van. Surely when it rains the water just comes in that gap and would run down in front of the open door and you'd get wet?
PS: Thats filmed at Hatchet pond right :)
it is and yes it does, you can not buy a peice to fit in the gap but i have made a strip that seals the gap all the way along, its perfect now, message me on Facebook ill send you a photo, i even have a couple extra strips if your interested haha
NIce van fella👍🏻
mate its going to help me come visit you down south watch out haha
Nice van! Did you make the bed yourself, if not where did you buy it??
i did yes, i have just sold it
Hi looking good. What did you need other than the awning to install it to your van?
the brackets, they were NOT cheap
Hey Paul, I have the same van. Like the bed, where did you get it from or did u make it?
Hi Lara, i made it a one off
Love it Paul, very jealous. We’re looking are sorting something similar soon hopefully. Just an adventure vehicle nothing too fancy. What’s it like insurance wise? I read somewhere it can be difficult to transfer no claims onto van insurance.
its quite hard to get insurance mate to be honest but me being near 50 helps its expensive
A up Paul did you end up using them wheel ....anyway what brackets did you use for the awning....
in the end no mate, they were to heavy, looking for another alloy set still (CHEAP) lol the brackets i got from the same place as the awning, just a shame my fitter made a MESS of them when he cut the roof...lol
It came with a steering wheel!!?
it did to help get around
Love the slide out bed. Did you make it?
i made it, and sold it now haha
@@paulcomptonpdphotography Clever cookie.
love cookies
I bought a Nissan Elgrand for the same reasons. Much cheaper and squarer inside.
oh yes
When you wind out the awning, are the left and right hand arms equal? What I mean is that my right hand arm has a lot more play than the left which results in the awning sloping to the right until the support legs are lowered.
i can set mine to any hight, the arms wind out the same
i can set the legs any hieght
Hey paul n mrs Paul, Thanks for this video iv got the same Custom and have just bought a awning for a t5 vw. iv yet to put it up. im prob going to do a similar build based on ur if thats ok. please let me know of any advice you can give .
Keep up the videos there fantastic bud, look forward to hearing from you. Dickie
hi matey... if your on facebook give me a shout ill let you know... i have fitted leisure battery now and charger plus upgraded the headlights for winter
Great but what a way to treat my daughter making her rough it.
she like a bit of rough dad... she did marry me after all hahaha ;-)
hahaha
Great Video, so the mid life Van crisis hits at 50, it's looking good and it will take a bit of time to get it exactly how you want it. Coming up to 50 now is the time to, your gonna hate this bit......................Get ride of the Earrings............🗑👍
Hahaha I have been sayingnthatnto the wife for ages she said it’s me. But I feel your very right 50 is the time to loose them lol
@@paulcomptonpdphotography Haha Paul it's strange how things seem to change when we get older. The van looks great, so hoping it will lead to you getting a few more videos out, you seem to have a natural talent for knowing what people want from photography, I enjoy the content and the sort of reviews for certain bits of gear you use, which makes a change from the constant so called photographers on here that just want to ram down our throats that they can't do anymore photographic work unless they get the latest, newest camera gear. Keep it up your videos are a joy to watch. 👍👍👍
More videos wow do I need more haha. But yes I hope the van will help me get nicer light and go places I may not on a day out. As for gear I know so many now turn to selling and promoting gear. For me I tell you what I have and I hope that about it. I do buy or should say have bought latest gear just replaces the xt2 with xt3 so my last upgrade I think. Thank you for watching and your great comments. Please do comment on more love the feedback and chat
Block/fade out your reg number Paul it only takes a phone call to DVLA and a fee paid and anyone can get all your vehicle details including where you are..
thanks mate will do
nice, I'm considering to buy the same van (btw, I'm a hobby landscape photographer ;)). Is it L1 or L2?
mine is an L" but the L! is what Thomas Heaton uses and its plenty big enough
Hi Paul I’m thinking about doing something similar to you!! I have a quick question.... Did you insulate your van? If not do you find leaving it has it came works and you stay warm?
when i did this it was as atandard, i have had a full convert now video is out next week.. i was warm enough, but my plan was to get it all lined inside if i was going to keep it like this layout... but went all the way in the end
Thanks for getting back. I can’t make my mind up whether to get a tourneo or just go crew cab 🤔 I do like the back door on the tourneo also all the windows it comes with!! Maybe your new video will help me decide 👍🏼
Out now
My Ford Custom Tourneo Campervan
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You could buy mine... I want a newer one now i am selling my car then
@@paulcomptonpdphotography great video, very interesting 👍🏼
"The Wife" If I was her I'd be seriously pissed off with that, Makes her sound like one of your accessories
Mate you need to know us to understand I call her wife she calls me hustband its what we do haha. Don't get upset she defo is not she acually like.me.calling her wife lol
Thanks for watching the video Nigel, as a very strong and independent woman I have no objection in being called the wife. Paul gets called husband or hubster by me and that's just us 😊
nice van great job how do i get a sticker
hi mate just found your unanswered message so so sorry it got pushed way down the list
if you still would like a sticker i have more