Starting a Van Conversion With No Experience | VAN LIFE UK

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  • čas přidán 12. 07. 2022
  • Van conversions are complex, but trying to do one with no experience is even harder. I started my Vauxhall Vivaro van build, but I have no idea what I'm doing. My only knowledge of van conversions is from watching other van lifers convert their vans here on CZcams.
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Komentáře • 48

  • @WHITEWITCHINAVAN
    @WHITEWITCHINAVAN Před rokem +3

    Can't wait to see the whole conversation well done so far

  • @twokn
    @twokn Před rokem +1

    What a quality video! Great way to show what it's really like for someone who doesnt have everything to hand. Only decided to do this myself recently. It looks like you handle some of those frustrating situations really well. Glad I stumbled upon your vides before I begin. Thanks!

    • @Nomadickangoo
      @Nomadickangoo  Před rokem +1

      Good luck with your van! Yes it can be very frustrating for sure 🤣 but that's life hey?

  • @DashCamNetwork
    @DashCamNetwork Před 8 měsíci +2

    Hi Mate. I have only just discovered your channel. I have started your vids from the 1 year anniversary of you living in your van. Keep up the good work

    • @Nomadickangoo
      @Nomadickangoo  Před 8 měsíci

      Oh that's fantastic! I hope you enjoy what you see!

  • @jodiethackway4588
    @jodiethackway4588 Před rokem +1

    This was the most entertaining episode of nomadic kangoo! I don’t think you realise how funny you are, thanks for continuing to share this with us 😉

  • @jono_young_music
    @jono_young_music Před rokem

    Man’s upgraded, so good to see you pop up in my notifications brother. Sending you vibes ✌️➕❤️✨🌟✨

  • @12VoltPlanetTV
    @12VoltPlanetTV Před rokem

    Great Video, If you need any help with the electrical side please feel free to reach out or our knowledgeable support team who can assist with planning your set-up.

  • @peakyparttimers9362
    @peakyparttimers9362 Před rokem

    Great start to the van conversion looking forward to the next video 🙂🙂👍👍

  • @paul2385
    @paul2385 Před rokem

    Nice to see you are bk at it mate

  • @thefarm5818
    @thefarm5818 Před rokem

    Well done chap this one almost slipped by never let me know still happy days glad you doing well mate wicked

  • @stevejones2764
    @stevejones2764 Před rokem

    Great progress!

  • @CamperVan-K
    @CamperVan-K Před rokem +1

    Well done so far. Ive just got little 'seat boxes' for my bed in the smal van. And a roll up matress plus my duvet. Not so bad.

  • @robertsbilkins1045
    @robertsbilkins1045 Před rokem

    Keep it up mate. You are doing grate

  • @stevencogley4636
    @stevencogley4636 Před rokem

    Patiently waiting for an update... ;-)

  • @peterjackson7426
    @peterjackson7426 Před rokem

    Thanks for video you are great job with the van 👍😊

  • @taylorsmith5571
    @taylorsmith5571 Před rokem

    Keep the videos coming mate

  • @deanlucas6393
    @deanlucas6393 Před rokem

    Well done keep going 👍

  • @campervangaz
    @campervangaz Před rokem

    Looks like a nice van NK. You've made a great start. It's always harder to convert a van whilst living in it.... I've still got loads to do. You'll get there 👍🏼😁

  • @justkarl_outdoors2163

    Mate have just moved into my van am in bang same position as you 😂 just keep going keep your chin up with the build

  • @ru5tynutzvanlife556
    @ru5tynutzvanlife556 Před rokem

    Hi ,, great progress 😊. I wouldn’t put a window in your only wall space , put one in the door instead, as this is unusable space or space where you can’t hang stuff off 😊😊
    Keep going , mate

  • @mmwaashumslowww7167
    @mmwaashumslowww7167 Před rokem

    It's hard work starting from scratch. I watched the entire van build of wills whereabouts and it wore him out. I just have a folded down seat in the car now, so what you have is luxury in comparison. Keep going, after all it's your home.

  • @OLDMADBIKER1964
    @OLDMADBIKER1964 Před rokem +1

    You really have a lot to do mate..so you need your own power tools..your gonna screw in 100s of screws and by hand is gonna take for ever..ryobi is great quality and well priced...I converted my van and seriously uou need power tools..I also recommend a power mitre saw...makes getting joints right easy...

  • @CraigPitts
    @CraigPitts Před rokem

    Good effort man, coming along nicely! I got ptsd watching you with the aluminium insulation tape, that was the bane of my life during my van conversion, awful stuff to work with!

    • @Nomadickangoo
      @Nomadickangoo  Před rokem +1

      Mate.. tell me about it.. doesn't help i have no nails to peel the damn thing!

  • @mikeclifton7778
    @mikeclifton7778 Před rokem

    Having converted a similar SWB Vivaro from scratch with no experience I can appreciate how daunting it is, however now it's complete (if any self-build is ever completed?) the rewards are huge, holidays, days out even full timing though it would be very snug in ours. Now subscribed.

  • @noseygits4354
    @noseygits4354 Před rokem

    Great start I hear the sound deadening and insulation is the worst part but I haven't tried it yet so have that joy to look forward to 🤣. Hope you aren't cooking yourself in the van in this weather! Just getting in the car for 10 minutes is bad enough I can't Imagen what it's like trying to sleep in a van in this heat 🥵

    • @Nomadickangoo
      @Nomadickangoo  Před rokem +2

      Thanks buddy 💪🏻 mate working inside the van is bloody terrible. It's like working in an oven 🥵

  • @alanreadman5668
    @alanreadman5668 Před rokem

    Looking great, invest in a makita lxt twin pack from screwfix, will make life so much easier

  • @OTWD_yt
    @OTWD_yt Před rokem

    Nice one great stuff keep going mate just found your channel and subscribed will check out the rest of your videos 👍

    • @Nomadickangoo
      @Nomadickangoo  Před rokem

      Nice one mate, hope you like some of my other videos

  • @allanb52
    @allanb52 Před měsícem

    Go see your folks at weekends and get what you can done then. Get a blow up mattress and sleep well during the week..... If your folks are only an hour away, commute. Don't get stressed mate, it leads to heart attacks in later life..

  • @rexgeorg7324
    @rexgeorg7324 Před rokem +1

    curtains 😆 😅 😂 🤣

  • @CamperVan-K
    @CamperVan-K Před rokem

    I will have to uplaod my small van conversion for you.

  • @hughjasse3375
    @hughjasse3375 Před rokem

    Socks with sandals will have you up and running in a day.

  • @CamperVan-K
    @CamperVan-K Před rokem

    At least you can use those wooden panels as a template.

  • @ibez07
    @ibez07 Před rokem

    brother from another milkman?

  • @mikebauer9335
    @mikebauer9335 Před rokem

    p̾r̾o̾m̾o̾s̾m̾ 😘

  • @CamperVan-K
    @CamperVan-K Před rokem

    Haha... old? Did you say old? Try being 30 years older!!!!

  • @SocksWithSandals
    @SocksWithSandals Před rokem +2

    There's no such thing as getting old - you just forget how hard everything was when you were younger.
    A good start, mate.

  • @Witteringtrucker
    @Witteringtrucker Před rokem +5

    Send me a message on Instagram if you need a hand bud. I'm about 99% finished on my interior and would happily meet up with you and bring all my tools.