I was amazed Chris didn’t scrounge around everything looking for free cash left by the previous owners 😂😂😂 I can just see you at the seaside in this Rob, IF you decide to flip it you should be onto a good little earner but I suspect this one will be kept. Thanks Rob and Chris. Tom
You have to do A diesel heater fitting episode A solar panel and charge control install If you want to get involved Chris could put in a lithium battery and make it 240v internal off grid through an inverter Change all lights to leds Change the fridge to a compressor This will increase your followers van life and motor home conversions is massive at moment If you make it completely off grid it adds thousands to value. And before you think it’s going to cost the earth a diesel heater is from £80 a solar panel kit with everything is from £150 the led lights say £150 for all of them, lithium from £500 inverter from £200 solar compressor fridge £700 for a direct replacement for what’s fitted.
You and Chris now need to check out the drive train and related mechanical bits of the chassis. Hopefully no surprises and a good subject for a future video. You, Chris and families need to take a holiday in this rig before you sell it.
That's a Mk1 Boxer, and I've had one as a camper for 27 years so know a fair bit about them. Mine was a 2.0 petrol (rather than a 2.5TDi) although I did convert mine to 2.0HDi a decade back. Observations: First, the bonnet grill (with that style of Peugeot badge on it) is from a Mk1 facelift so I suspect that's new post-collision. Second, Mk1 Boxers suffered from water ingress into the gearbox. Essentially there's a drain from the heater plenum which, in the first units, dumped water straight onto the top of the gearbox. Best is to fit the later drain hose which directs water below the level of the gearbox. Also drain and refill the gearbox oil, checking for signs of water. Your van with an over-cab bed will not have had the regular deluge down the windscreen that, say, a panel van conversion gets, but it's worth checking all the same. At Mk2 (2002 - 2006) the configuration was much improved but water ingress wasn't completely eliminated. Note that Mk1s also suffered from rain water contamination of the vehicle battery if the cell vents were uppermost. Less of an issue with the more modern batteries but wet battery tops are seldom a good idea. The Electrolux fridges are three way - 12V/240Vac/gas - but, with age, the burner corrodes blocking the gas jet. Also the flue sheds corrosion which then falls onto the burner making it difficult to light. Best is to draw out the fridge and take a peek, or remove the lower of the exterior grills. Bear in mind that, officially, you need to be 'gas-safe' qualified to work on these fridges. Terminology-wise it isn't 'black water'. Instead, sink waste is generally referred to as 'grey' whereas that from the toilet is. not surprisingly, 'brown water'! The Carver water heater heats up 4 - 5 litres of water in its reservoir so don't expect instant heat or lashings of water for a long shower. There's a drain plug on the lower left outside which is prone to leaking. One of the strip lights - the one which didn't work - is probably 240Vac for use when on mains hook-up. That said I couldn't see the blue three pin IEC 16A socket on the outside of the van, but I'm sure it will be there somewhere. Check for wear/failure of strut top bearings. In the early vans these were not so robust: another improvement at Mk2. I'd flush the brake fluid: mine was contaminated from new and I had all manner of issues: BMC failure, brake compensator valve failure etc. Good luck!
Nice video lads. Don’t carpet the interior. I used to work for a camper conversion company, we used to do the floor wood effect 5 mm thick Lino. It makes for easier cleaning. The new owner can always puts narrow rug runner in if needed.
Rob, during heavy rain some camp sites can get pretty muddy. I think for families ( particularly with young kids) that a really nice quality Lino would be a lot easier to keep clean (and dry)…
No carpet due to dragging mud, grass, rocks etc in. Vinyl/lino is much easier to keep clean. Get some LVP luxury vinyl plank, easier to keep clean than carpet.
We got a 1992 Swift 6 berth . We love her to death .we called her the bus , we have taken her to Scotland and back to Andover and next week we are starting Wales and then down to Devon and then the Isle of White 3 months travelling around . We got her for 4k only one other owner .All she needed was a new gearbox which I found on ebay for £80 . Every time we go anywhere we get call a classic which cracks us up. Can't wait to see what you do with this one 😃
Don’t get carpet because spills and dirt being walked in is a nightmare! Get a lovely bit new modern vinyl. Also, I could not see anything when you got back with the motorhome as it was so dark, but I could still see Robs beaming teeth 😂
Final video of this should be Rob and Chris aka Max and Paddy (Peter Kay) crunching the numbers as Magnet and Steel 🤣 looking forward to seeing this one guys 👍
There should be a pressure sensor in the water system so the pump only runs when you open a tap and pressure drops. If the pump keeps running, there's maybe a little issue there. Same age and base vehicle as our Autosleepers Van :-)
I really want you both to go to town on this one, you will recoup your valuable time, no carpets throw a nice vinyl down, revamp all the doors and cupboards, cant wait for the next one on this 👍
Mats are better than carpet. With a carpet you need to take a hoover to clean it. Nice camper, just needs some work. Replace as many lamps with LED lights. Get any gas systems checked out as seals can go hard after 5 years
Looks brilliant! When you were splashing about trying the taps out, My caravan owners head was shouting " dry that water up from the sink surround" !!!! Lol. Carpets...... fit loose removable carpets if you want, but I keep mine clean at home and run sponge waffle flooring down the length of the caravan ( you can buy it by the metre at caravan dealers.) Warm and soft to walks on and easy to lift to clean the floor. I've got 2 dogs and You'd be amazed how much grit and sand gets walked in. Looking forward to the next episode xx
Nice little project. Just a tip from my experience, take the battery out and check the wheel arch to bulkhead area. Very prone to rust... Amd with the cold water tank, undo the red cap and look in the bottom. Some of them have a little plug on a chain that allows you to drain the tank. Also near the water tank there will be a screw valve that you need to play with to stop the pump from constantly running. Loads of youtube videos on setting the pressure.
Not sure that I'm getting sad as I get into my fifties but starting to prefer watching your channel more than the TV. Really is so enjoyable and both of you are so endearing.
🤣” we’re only poor morortraders “ just got a lambo and big massive yard and fields… and not to mention them glow in the dark teeth when rob was in the back of it. Class you two 👌
Blimey - you're brave driving an unknown 27-ish year old motorhome round London on a bank holiday evening without it breaking down. If the seller as a locksmith it's a shame he didn't fix those locks. Don't tell Chris but there's a penny in the sink in the wash cubicle. Shame we didn't see under the bonnet - I guess we'll see in the next video. If those are the original clear cushion covers it hasn't had much use.
Sorry guys but not being rude as I've been a motorhomes for over 30 years but, there is no such thing as brown water, it's classed as grey water and that depicts sink or shower waste. Black waste is the toilet and you won't find many British or European vans with a black water outlet as you have the cassette instead. Black water is relative to American R V's that have a hose to attach to the outlet and discharge into a waste point on sites.or manhole where available. Keep up the good work lads. Really enjoy your videos which give me a great sense of satisfaction seeing you keep all these old girls on the road for others pleasure. Well done guys
Hello chaps Great work. I have a similar style motorhome. I changed the carpet to lino only for cleaning because when you go away it's a lot easier to clean. To detail the motorhome part used a mild compound Maguires 300, comes up a treat. For the water underneath the sink should be filter that would be worth changing. Many Regards Peter
You need to put that polystyrene jacket back around the hot water heater - that tank will get dangerously hot to the touch when the heater is on otherwise. Also the pump should stop running when the tap is off - there will be a pressure switch somewhere in the water piping near the fresh water tank that needs adjusting.
CHRIS --ROB ..Word to the wise.....be really careful working on it if the 240v is hooked up ...I got a massive belt from a bad earth on a camper of a similar age doing engine work.
Very very nice. Terrific buy Rob. Can I suggest it might be worth keeping for family use and then retain it as a rental item...could be a nice little earner. The lino is there for the kids muddy feet, etc. Whilst carpet would be a super upgrade it would not appeal to everyone. So for me I'm voting against carpet.
The grin on both your faces at the end was priceless! A good clean up will do fine. Don't carpet the floors, they get dirty beyond cleening in a day. A set of new tyres may be needed, they must be old. Cambelt with accesories on the to do list and a oil and filter service. Nice one, Rob.
No Carpet in the RV! It collects a sandbox full of dirt,sand,and hair in only one season. Better to have a surface that you can sweep and wash when needed.
Rob, dont fit carpet, get some good quality lino, most campsites are grass, turning to mud, you dont want to keep taking your shoes off all the time when your on holiday !!
Love it. The reason I found this channel in the first place was the very first camper you bought, the one that Rob cleaned the life out of. Still one of my favourite channels.💙💙
British motorhomes seem to be aimed at elderly couples. Two seats and sheltered-housing bungalow decor. We only look at european motorhomes. Much better for families and less depressing to be in.
Hi Rob and Chris. I've got a motorhome the same year, very similar inside,It will clean up perfect, It's charm is it's age. I cleaned the back half up on mine with cream cleaner,Ciff once I washed off all the grime. It works,comes up shiny again. To brighten up the lighting inside I brought LED strip lights off eBay,Under£10,fitted the lighting under the pelmet below the top cupboards.It looks great in mine at night. Looking forward to you getting this one finished.. I hope my comments help you get this motorhome all shiny again. Paul
Theres a part of me that wants to see you guys do van conversions. I see how excited that you and Chris get over anything campervan or van. Is it something you've thought about
When it was dark and you where waking round all I could see was your teeth :-) . Grey water is washing/showering. Black is toilet which in your motor home is the cassette. The water heaters usually have a 240v element when you are on hook up and gas when no 240v available - it will take 30mins or more to heat up though. Carpets are usually removable and have bound (whipped) edges as people with pets don't want muddy paw prints on carpet, so if you get carpet make it removable. Looking forward to seeing it after the clean and tidy up - I bet it will be in big demand - might be worth getting damp test, gas and electrical safety tests done just to be safe.
Rob,you are like a big kid , and Chris is the sensible dad calming you down , love the channel ,look forward to every episode, the highlight of my days, keep up the excellent work.
I’m sure there will be patterns for the carpet for the make and model. Get a set made up that are removable and makes it more cozy. Couple of years ago we bought our first touring caravan and absolutely love it. Few new bits and bobs to bring her up to date - taps, usb lights, a good clean and some nick-naks to make it homely. Puriclean is the one recommended for water systems as won’t damage the delicate water heater. Also clean and flush the toilet cassette and get some nice smelling chemical. Good buy Rob, you look almost as excited as when you bought the Lambo 😀
Re the carpet - I’d replace the vinyl floor with a new one - carpet in a van/caravan just gets filthy really quickly when you’re camping. Vinyl is easily swept and mopped…
What a great buy! Carpet is great looking, however, lino cleans up easier from wet muddy boots, spills, etc. We've had our 'van for 15 odd years now, it came with lino and it's been fine. Looking forward to seeing how this cleans up
Make sure the water heater is topped up and vented before you switch on the Carver water heater. Looks a good solid piece of kit. Hopefully that size van has the 2.8 engine.
Love the genuine excitement from Rob when he sees a camper. You looked like you were about to burst at one point haha. Keen to see how this pans out. Road trips ahead!
Great buy! But don’t put carpet it’s Lino for a reason easy to keep clean as it’s a bedroom kitchen living space all in one area and in and out on camp sites a carpet would get ruined
id get a proper habitational check done on it to rule out any leaks or water ingress, well worth the money and peace of mind. There is probably a dump valve by the water pump which is worth a check too as these can leak. We love our motorhome, they are fantastic. Cheers Colin
Carpet is great but in a Motor home or caravan is a nightmare to keep clean, if you go to some of the more out of the way sites where there’s sand and grass involved 👍🏻🏴
Really enjoyed this one. A nice fun video. I love Rob's excitement and the happy look he shows when he gets Chris's approval! Keep up the great work, gents x
Check it's got the right tyres on it, loads of people put ordinary commercial tyres on these things because they don't know any better. Should have proper motorhome tyres that can handle the rated tyre pressures which can be over 70psi on this style motorhome, they effectively run at, or close to, their maximum weight pretty much all the time.
Yea of course a bit of carpet in there will make it much more cosy. That lino doesn’t look the part at all and it will be colder on your feet. That is a good buy it will be lovely once it’s cleaned up can’t wait to hear the numbers on it once it’s finished.
Love to see Rob & Chris super excited about a project! Did notice Chris do quick reccy for any loose change! Some brilliant banter between the guys on here in the comments section too 🤣 Well done lads.
Don't use carpet it quickly goes shabby. Use good quality sheet or plank vinyl such as Karndean it's worth the extra cost for that small area. For comfort have a couple of whipped edge rugs.
I've had caravans for decades , get a custom bound edge fitted carpet for it . It fits over the existing flooring , but is removable for cleaning. There will be someone near to you that can do one. It's a good looking camper. We use baby bottle sterilising fluid to flush the system.
Remarkably free of bodywork damage for its age. You should be able to buy from Magnum Motorhomes or O'Leary Motorhomes a 8x4 foot sheet of Light Oak faced 3.5mm plywood to overpanel the damaged panel where the telly was half-inched. Hide the panel join facing the gangway with matching corner coving that they also sell. For the floor I'd favour carpet if I wanted to sell it, but lino and rugs for my own use. Chris will probably show us how to use old newspapers to make a template to work out the shape of a new floor covering.
Nice little camper, boys. I wouldn't put carpet down - a good quality vinyl floor is much easier to keep clean with people going in/out all the time. Maybe a wood plank effect? There's some really good ones out there.
Hello Rob and Chris, what a fantastic camper van. You both looked happy with the purchase, for a couple of poor motor traders. I wouldn’t have carpet, I’d go for Lino and mats. Looking forward to seeing how it cleans up. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. GED.
With regards to the idea of putting carpeting down; personally, I would put rugs down as they are easier to take out and clean. A fixed carpet can get wet and dirty really quickly, so putting rugs down instead would make cleaning so much easier. Just an idea......
That looks like a really good motorhome for someone who can do a little bit of DIY, it has many years of life left in it really good nick for the year, I'm looking forward to see how it looks once its spruced up👍
Score! Replace: - all the interior lights with LEDs as it would give it a nice bright modern look. - replace lanolin with modern design - carpeting is a “no” - redo the old cushion covers - assume your doing all the mechanicals / consumables PS - this rig was a great buy!
You cannot go wrong with this purchase at all Rob! Everybody wants a motorhome at the moment!! What a great find. Looking forward to the big clean and TLC.and sorting the outside out. Totally agree with Chris - it’s by far the best one of the three you’ve had on the channel. 😂😊👍
I was amazed Chris didn’t scrounge around everything looking for free cash left by the previous owners 😂😂😂 I can just see you at the seaside in this Rob, IF you decide to flip it you should be onto a good little earner but I suspect this one will be kept. Thanks Rob and Chris. Tom
I give him a fiver before we started and told him to concentrate lol
@@sruk lol i was just about to comment , its wonder Chris hadn't snaffled that penny out the shower room sink haha
dads got pinned lol
A nice large earner I think
Its called grey water tank not black 😕
I half expected Chris to be sitting on the loo when you opened to door checking the water in the bathroom 🤣. Still the funniest moment on the channel.
You have to do
A diesel heater fitting episode
A solar panel and charge control install
If you want to get involved Chris could put in a lithium battery and make it 240v internal off grid through an inverter
Change all lights to leds
Change the fridge to a compressor
This will increase your followers van life and motor home conversions is massive at moment
If you make it completely off grid it adds thousands to value.
And before you think it’s going to cost the earth a diesel heater is from £80 a solar panel kit with everything is from £150 the led lights say £150 for all of them, lithium from £500 inverter from £200 solar compressor fridge £700 for a direct replacement for what’s fitted.
Chris “We’re only poor motor traders”. Rob “I’ll nip home get some bits”, jumps in Lamborghini! 😂😂😂
You and Chris now need to check out the drive train and related mechanical bits of the chassis. Hopefully no surprises and a good subject for a future video. You, Chris and families need to take a holiday in this rig before you sell it.
Black water is from toilet and goes in the cassette, all other water sinks,shower is grey water just for info. Great find
Rob is the biggest kid going, I'd imagine he's a nightmare at Christmas.... Still wakes up at 4am to see if Santa has been 👍😂
That's a Mk1 Boxer, and I've had one as a camper for 27 years so know a fair bit about them. Mine was a 2.0 petrol (rather than a 2.5TDi) although I did convert mine to 2.0HDi a decade back. Observations:
First, the bonnet grill (with that style of Peugeot badge on it) is from a Mk1 facelift so I suspect that's new post-collision.
Second, Mk1 Boxers suffered from water ingress into the gearbox. Essentially there's a drain from the heater plenum which, in the first units, dumped water straight onto the top of the gearbox. Best is to fit the later drain hose which directs water below the level of the gearbox. Also drain and refill the gearbox oil, checking for signs of water. Your van with an over-cab bed will not have had the regular deluge down the windscreen that, say, a panel van conversion gets, but it's worth checking all the same. At Mk2 (2002 - 2006) the configuration was much improved but water ingress wasn't completely eliminated. Note that Mk1s also suffered from rain water contamination of the vehicle battery if the cell vents were uppermost. Less of an issue with the more modern batteries but wet battery tops are seldom a good idea.
The Electrolux fridges are three way - 12V/240Vac/gas - but, with age, the burner corrodes blocking the gas jet. Also the flue sheds corrosion which then falls onto the burner making it difficult to light. Best is to draw out the fridge and take a peek, or remove the lower of the exterior grills. Bear in mind that, officially, you need to be 'gas-safe' qualified to work on these fridges.
Terminology-wise it isn't 'black water'. Instead, sink waste is generally referred to as 'grey' whereas that from the toilet is. not surprisingly, 'brown water'!
The Carver water heater heats up 4 - 5 litres of water in its reservoir so don't expect instant heat or lashings of water for a long shower. There's a drain plug on the lower left outside which is prone to leaking.
One of the strip lights - the one which didn't work - is probably 240Vac for use when on mains hook-up. That said I couldn't see the blue three pin IEC 16A socket on the outside of the van, but I'm sure it will be there somewhere.
Check for wear/failure of strut top bearings. In the early vans these were not so robust: another improvement at Mk2.
I'd flush the brake fluid: mine was contaminated from new and I had all manner of issues: BMC failure, brake compensator valve failure etc.
Good luck!
Nice video lads. Don’t carpet the interior. I used to work for a camper conversion company, we used to do the floor wood effect 5 mm thick Lino. It makes for easier cleaning. The new owner can always puts narrow rug runner in if needed.
Make sure you get a gas safe inspection done abd get yourselves a carbon monoxide sensor in the motor home.
Rob, during heavy rain some camp sites can get pretty muddy. I think for families ( particularly with young kids) that a really nice quality Lino would be a lot easier to keep clean (and dry)…
No carpet due to dragging mud, grass, rocks etc in. Vinyl/lino is much easier to keep clean. Get some LVP luxury vinyl plank, easier to keep clean than carpet.
Its dark but we can still see your teeth Rob 🤣
You can buy a set to 😂
ha ha brilliant comment 😂
Don’t add carpet add a nice vinyl floor much more practical for campsites etc
We got a 1992 Swift 6 berth . We love her to death .we called her the bus , we have taken her to Scotland and back to Andover and next week we are starting Wales and then down to Devon and then the Isle of White 3 months travelling around . We got her for 4k only one other owner .All she needed was a new gearbox which I found on ebay for £80 . Every time we go anywhere we get call a classic which cracks us up. Can't wait to see what you do with this one 😃
I'd suggest getting a carpet "runner" rather than edge to edge carpet which will make it very much easier to whip outside and clean if required.
Mary Poppins
Blimey Rob, just a pair of teeth in that dark motor home 🤣
i see a boys weekend away......chris packing his haynes manuals as we speak rob packing his hair products.....great vid
Don’t get carpet because spills and dirt being walked in is a nightmare! Get a lovely bit new modern vinyl.
Also, I could not see anything when you got back with the motorhome as it was so dark, but I could still see Robs beaming teeth 😂
Final video of this should be Rob and Chris aka Max and Paddy (Peter Kay) crunching the numbers as Magnet and Steel 🤣 looking forward to seeing this one guys 👍
There should be a pressure sensor in the water system so the pump only runs when you open a tap and pressure drops. If the pump keeps running, there's maybe a little issue there.
Same age and base vehicle as our Autosleepers Van :-)
I really want you both to go to town on this one, you will recoup your valuable time, no carpets throw a nice vinyl down, revamp all the doors and cupboards, cant wait for the next one on this 👍
Mats are better than carpet. With a carpet you need to take a hoover to clean it. Nice camper, just needs some work. Replace as many lamps with LED lights. Get any gas systems checked out as seals can go hard after 5 years
Looks brilliant! When you were splashing about trying the taps out, My caravan owners head was shouting " dry that water up from the sink surround" !!!! Lol. Carpets...... fit loose removable carpets if you want, but I keep mine clean at home and run sponge waffle flooring down the length of the caravan ( you can buy it by the metre at caravan dealers.) Warm and soft to walks on and easy to lift to clean the floor. I've got 2 dogs and You'd be amazed how much grit and sand gets walked in. Looking forward to the next episode xx
Even filming in the dark you can still see that cheeky smile :)
Lol there like a spotlight 😬
Over here in Australia,inside the hot water heater is a anode that need’s changing,just make sure yours isn’t the same
Nice little project. Just a tip from my experience, take the battery out and check the wheel arch to bulkhead area. Very prone to rust... Amd with the cold water tank, undo the red cap and look in the bottom. Some of them have a little plug on a chain that allows you to drain the tank. Also near the water tank there will be a screw valve that you need to play with to stop the pump from constantly running. Loads of youtube videos on setting the pressure.
Not sure that I'm getting sad as I get into my fifties but starting to prefer watching your channel more than the TV. Really is so enjoyable and both of you are so endearing.
Don't worry, nobody with any Intelligence watches TV anymore :)
Same here.
🤣” we’re only poor morortraders “ just got a lambo and big massive yard and fields… and not to mention them glow in the dark teeth when rob was in the back of it. Class you two 👌
Original owner must have been very well connected to get forensics out to a broken into caravan!
Blimey - you're brave driving an unknown 27-ish year old motorhome round London on a bank holiday evening without it breaking down. If the seller as a locksmith it's a shame he didn't fix those locks. Don't tell Chris but there's a penny in the sink in the wash cubicle. Shame we didn't see under the bonnet - I guess we'll see in the next video. If those are the original clear cushion covers it hasn't had much use.
Sorry guys but not being rude as I've been a motorhomes for over 30 years but, there is no such thing as brown water, it's classed as grey water and that depicts sink or shower waste. Black waste is the toilet and you won't find many British or European vans with a black water outlet as you have the cassette instead. Black water is relative to American R V's that have a hose to attach to the outlet and discharge into a waste point on sites.or manhole where available.
Keep up the good work lads. Really enjoy your videos which give me a great sense of satisfaction seeing you keep all these old girls on the road for others pleasure. Well done guys
Hello chaps
Great work. I have a similar style motorhome. I changed the carpet to lino only for cleaning because when you go away it's a lot easier to clean.
To detail the motorhome part used a mild compound Maguires 300, comes up a treat.
For the water underneath the sink should be filter that would be worth changing.
Many Regards
Peter
You need to put that polystyrene jacket back around the hot water heater - that tank will get dangerously hot to the touch when the heater is on otherwise. Also the pump should stop running when the tap is off - there will be a pressure switch somewhere in the water piping near the fresh water tank that needs adjusting.
Great buy, i can not believe Chris missed the 1P in the bathroom sink !!! he's slipping :-)
CHRIS --ROB ..Word to the wise.....be really careful working on it if the 240v is hooked up ...I got a massive belt from a bad earth on a camper of a similar age doing engine work.
Very very nice. Terrific buy Rob. Can I suggest it might be worth keeping for family use and then retain it as a rental item...could be a nice little earner.
The lino is there for the kids muddy feet, etc. Whilst carpet would be a super upgrade it would not appeal to everyone. So for me I'm voting against carpet.
Was a bit dark in there at the beginning but luckily your teeth lit everything up for us Rob 😀
glad I wasn't the only one thinking that🤣🤣
I was thinking that.
The grin on both your faces at the end was priceless! A good clean up will do fine. Don't carpet the floors, they get dirty beyond cleening in a day. A set of new tyres may be needed, they must be old. Cambelt with accesories on the to do list and a oil and filter service. Nice one, Rob.
I reckon the teeth was more expensive than the van.
No Carpet in the RV! It collects a sandbox full of dirt,sand,and hair in only one season. Better to have a surface that you can sweep and wash when needed.
Nice rug but no carpet
Rob, dont fit carpet, get some good quality lino, most campsites are grass, turning to mud, you dont want to keep taking your shoes off all the time when your on holiday !!
Love it. The reason I found this channel in the first place was the very first camper you bought, the one that Rob cleaned the life out of. Still one of my favourite channels.💙💙
Rob you were more excited with this camper van than when you bought your Lamborghini mate 🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣
Hi lads, best stuff you can buy to clean the water system in a motorhome/caravan is some stuff called Puriclean 👌
British motorhomes seem to be aimed at elderly couples. Two seats and sheltered-housing bungalow decor. We only look at european motorhomes. Much better for families and less depressing to be in.
Great video guys. Rob, you seemed even happier than when you collected your Lambo! I'm looking forward to the next camper episode already.
Hi Rob and Chris.
I've got a motorhome the same year, very similar inside,It will clean up perfect, It's charm is it's age.
I cleaned the back half up on mine with cream cleaner,Ciff once I washed off all the grime.
It works,comes up shiny again.
To brighten up the lighting inside I brought LED strip lights off eBay,Under£10,fitted the lighting under the pelmet below the top cupboards.It looks great in mine at night.
Looking forward to you getting this one finished..
I hope my comments help you get this motorhome all shiny again.
Paul
Yes, absolutely no carpet - it will attract dust and grit and become a challenge to keep clean. Vinyl makes much more sense which is why it’s there!
Hi Rob, if you are going to use it this weekend how about doing a 'Salvage Rebuilds Road Trip Special' ??
What a cracking Buy Rob, its because you are so excited that this makes great videos
Theres a part of me that wants to see you guys do van conversions. I see how excited that you and Chris get over anything campervan or van. Is it something you've thought about
When it was dark and you where waking round all I could see was your teeth :-) . Grey water is washing/showering. Black is toilet which in your motor home is the cassette. The water heaters usually have a 240v element when you are on hook up and gas when no 240v available - it will take 30mins or more to heat up though. Carpets are usually removable and have bound (whipped) edges as people with pets don't want muddy paw prints on carpet, so if you get carpet make it removable. Looking forward to seeing it after the clean and tidy up - I bet it will be in big demand - might be worth getting damp test, gas and electrical safety tests done just to be safe.
Great deal, it might have been dark inside the motor home but we could still see your teeth ! 🤣😁
Lol 👍
Rob,you are like a big kid , and Chris is the sensible dad calming you down , love the channel ,look forward to every episode, the highlight of my days, keep up the excellent work.
I’m sure there will be patterns for the carpet for the make and model. Get a set made up that are removable and makes it more cozy. Couple of years ago we bought our first touring caravan and absolutely love it. Few new bits and bobs to bring her up to date - taps, usb lights, a good clean and some nick-naks to make it homely. Puriclean is the one recommended for water systems as won’t damage the delicate water heater. Also clean and flush the toilet cassette and get some nice smelling chemical. Good buy Rob, you look almost as excited as when you bought the Lambo 😀
Lovely Jubbly guys, what a great find. Nice bit of carpet or laminate flooring would finish it of a treat Rob.
I am doing mine in karndean. Harder wearing, can do bit by bit and replace a section if needed at a later date.
You didn't say how much you paid for it - you said you would later, but didn't !!!!
Re the carpet - I’d replace the vinyl floor with a new one - carpet in a van/caravan just gets filthy really quickly when you’re camping. Vinyl is easily swept and mopped…
Love how you get so excited Rob.
Good job Chris keeps his head cool lol.
Have i missed the bit where you shared the price you paid ???
Rob haven't seen you smile this much since you got the Lambo.😁
Nice buy that Rob 👍You can buy made to measure carpet type runners/mats to lay over the floor - that way you can remove them to keep them clean
What a great buy! Carpet is great looking, however, lino cleans up easier from wet muddy boots, spills, etc. We've had our 'van for 15 odd years now, it came with lino and it's been fine. Looking forward to seeing how this cleans up
Vinyl flooring is more practical and keep looking nice for longer.
Lovely for a 1995.
I swear your teeth were glowing in the dark Rob!
Lol 😂
Make sure the water heater is topped up and vented before you switch on the Carver water heater. Looks a good solid piece of kit. Hopefully that size van has the 2.8 engine.
Love the genuine excitement from Rob when he sees a camper. You looked like you were about to burst at one point haha.
Keen to see how this pans out. Road trips ahead!
Great buy! But don’t put carpet it’s Lino for a reason easy to keep clean as it’s a bedroom kitchen living space all in one area and in and out on camp sites a carpet would get ruined
Loved it when you’d just arrived back with it and it was dark. All you could see if your teeth 🤣
Happy New Motor Home guys. If you just do it up and keep as is it’s already a Collectors Vehicle . You did well there Rob.
id get a proper habitational check done on it to rule out any leaks or water ingress, well worth the money and peace of mind. There is probably a dump valve by the water pump which is worth a check too as these can leak. We love our motorhome, they are fantastic. Cheers Colin
Glow in the dark gnashers !!!
The switch on the wall named carver is the water heater control, on the outside there’s the gas exhaust with a drain plug at the bottom
Thank you 🙏
That was a brilliant video rob. I thought you were going to wet yourself with exitment. Your enthusiasm makes it a great video for us watching to.
Carpet is great but in a Motor home or caravan is a nightmare to keep clean, if you go to some of the more out of the way sites where there’s sand and grass involved 👍🏻🏴
Puraclean is the best for cleaning the water tank and lines. Other chemicals can damage your water heater.
Really enjoyed this one. A nice fun video. I love Rob's excitement and the happy look he shows when he gets Chris's approval! Keep up the great work, gents x
Rob keeps buying these motorhomes, I'm sure he's trying to get Chris to go camping with him.
What a video series that would be! 😂
Lol. That’s too funny.
And the bonus of no welding for Chris just Rob with his marigolds and feather duster
Rob and Chris on the uk tour . 😅
@@hfraat25with Rob's sense of direction they could end up in France
Check it's got the right tyres on it, loads of people put ordinary commercial tyres on these things because they don't know any better. Should have proper motorhome tyres that can handle the rated tyre pressures which can be over 70psi on this style motorhome, they effectively run at, or close to, their maximum weight pretty much all the time.
Yea of course a bit of carpet in there will make it much more cosy. That lino doesn’t look the part at all and it will be colder on your feet. That is a good buy it will be lovely once it’s cleaned up can’t wait to hear the numbers on it once it’s finished.
Love to see Rob & Chris super excited about a project!
Did notice Chris do quick reccy for any loose change!
Some brilliant banter between the guys on here in the comments section too 🤣
Well done lads.
Puraclean is what you want for the water system cleans tanks and pipe work
We’re only poor motor traders .😂😂 . Class!!
This is what I'm looking forward to! Buying a van and getting to know how to use it. This video will be my go to when it happens next year. Thanks x
What an excellent bit of kit!!
Noticed its the 2.5 so should pull well 👍 think I'd go for laminate flooring in the back Rob, easier to keep clean! 👌
No carpet! Buy an indoor/outdoor runner rug that can be taken out easily cleaned & air dried as more hygienic.
Don't use carpet it quickly goes shabby. Use good quality sheet or plank vinyl such as Karndean it's worth the extra cost for that small area. For comfort have a couple of whipped edge rugs.
I've had caravans for decades , get a custom bound edge fitted carpet for it .
It fits over the existing flooring , but is removable for cleaning. There will be someone near to you that can do one.
It's a good looking camper.
We use baby bottle sterilising fluid to flush the system.
Remarkably free of bodywork damage for its age. You should be able to buy from Magnum Motorhomes or O'Leary Motorhomes a 8x4 foot sheet of Light Oak faced 3.5mm plywood to overpanel the damaged panel where the telly was half-inched. Hide the panel join facing the gangway with matching corner coving that they also sell. For the floor I'd favour carpet if I wanted to sell it, but lino and rugs for my own use. Chris will probably show us how to use old newspapers to make a template to work out the shape of a new floor covering.
Reminds me of Max and Paddys road to nowhere. All you need is a Pakistan cricket shirt. Good job lads!
For a while there it was so dark the only thing I could make out was your smile 😄
Nice little camper, boys. I wouldn't put carpet down - a good quality vinyl floor is much easier to keep clean with people going in/out all the time. Maybe a wood plank effect? There's some really good ones out there.
Hello Rob and Chris, what a fantastic camper van. You both looked happy with the purchase, for a couple of poor motor traders. I wouldn’t have carpet, I’d go for Lino and mats. Looking forward to seeing how it cleans up. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. GED.
You didn’t tell us the price 😆
With regards to the idea of putting carpeting down; personally, I would put rugs down as they are easier to take out and clean. A fixed carpet can get wet and dirty really quickly, so putting rugs down instead would make cleaning so much easier. Just an idea......
love the fact that an old van based vehicle like this can survive in such great condition, what a great find!
That looks like a really good motorhome for someone who can do a little bit of DIY, it has many years of life left in it really good nick for the year, I'm looking forward to see how it looks once its spruced up👍
Score! Replace:
- all the interior lights with LEDs as it would give it a nice bright modern look.
- replace lanolin with modern design - carpeting is a “no”
- redo the old cushion covers
- assume your doing all the mechanicals / consumables
PS - this rig was a great buy!
You cannot go wrong with this purchase at all Rob! Everybody wants a motorhome at the moment!! What a great find. Looking forward to the big clean and TLC.and sorting the outside out. Totally agree with Chris - it’s by far the best one of the three you’ve had on the channel. 😂😊👍