Camper Units Build Part 1 - VW T5 Camper Project

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Time to get started on building the units for the camper interior. Having been a joiner for 15 years this is an area I know really well! I am breaking this down into several episode and will try to explain the complete process I am using to build my interior. Granted not everyone has access to the machinery I do but I thought it may interest some of you.
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@darranround3455 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see another Ex Shopfitter building a camper.I had 33 years in the game before moving over to building campers.

@malcolmyoung7866 Жыл бұрын

GRAFTER! Nice shout out to the sponsor Dan have had to seek help Myself regards mental health It made a massive difference to my situation. Keep in keeping on!

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, Talking helps so much. Hopefully this video helps someone find help.

@tallone9349 Жыл бұрын

Great stuff Dan! Lots of respect for you, being open about mental health issues..

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, Best thing to do is talk.

@grantlingley1385 Жыл бұрын

Dan, let alone the work on the van and the car and let’s not forget the garage too!!! You are amazing! Thanks so much for posting and I love the detail! We are planning to import a T5 to Canada. My goal is to find one with a Pop Top already and build into a van we can travel in! I feel a lot more comfortable about a T5 than the older T4’s, that may not be fair to the T4 I just don’t have any experience with a T4. If we can get one already built, I will go that route as I know it will be a project forever if I don’t get. a head start!

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Grant, I really appreciate it! I find it crazy that they were never sold in Canada & USA. They are a little more refined than the T4 for sure. I would say find a van, buy the parts for it in the country you find it and have the parts shipped with the van. You can build it yourself and know the van inside and out.

@thechase4 Жыл бұрын

Remember and paint the lift floor before the holiday.. good opportunity! Also thanks another great video…

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, It is on the 'to do' list before I go!

@KyushaStyleTuning Жыл бұрын

Waffle is always good. I liked seeing all the planning processes. 😎👍🛠

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@viv-i-vangoesforth 10 ай бұрын

this video was epic. I admire your professionalism, Dan. Great job! Much respect- Kenny

@user-sx7np3cs4n Жыл бұрын

Hat off for doing that level of work to get exactly what you want rather than compromising on an off the shelf kit that isn’t 100% you wanted. Really enjoy your do everything yourself approach Dan 👊

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, I would never be able to fit an off the shelf kit! i am far too picky with silly details to be able to!

@hadynmcloughlin4661 Жыл бұрын

Well said Dan what a great idea to incorporate a sponsor like that into a channel like this. What a great journey and look forward to seeing the mega interior. Having used CAD in my own job as a interior designer this is a great project. Have you thought about custom VW van installs for your own clients?- very talented!

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, Felt like a very fitting integration for the channel. Can't beat a bit of CAD! I struggle to make things without it as it gives you all of the answers in front of you! I have considered it but don't think it would be financially viable.

@y03y133 Жыл бұрын

Be yourself! Great job on the van, like to watch even if you ramble and explain the process (much going on in your mind to let out) - keep up the build!👊🏻

@vinnieatkinson7227 Жыл бұрын

Awesome work Dan and great to see the units coming together. I’m lucky enough to work a Cnc every day 😃. Woodmachinist to trade and 17yrs in shopfitting. Now working for my local council and still on a Cnc machining stuff daily and building a Crafter. Love my job. Really want a garage like yours in my back garden 😂

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

I just love the smell in woodworking workshops 🙏

@vinnieatkinson7227 Жыл бұрын

@@philtucker1224 absolutely mate, can’t beat it 👍🏼👍🏼

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Cheers bud, Awesome! Glad I did it for so many years but would not want to get back into it fulltime. Shopfitting is too fast paced even for me. Awesome that you have one to hand to run your own stuff!

@filipwennergren2712 Жыл бұрын

Best of Sundays! Thanks alot ❤

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you Filip

@RetroRewind77 Жыл бұрын

Really nice to touch on mental health dude 👊🏻. Wow that was epic and really loved showing how the units are cut out etc 😍 top class episode 👊🏻

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thanks bud, Been struggling a bit recently and this came at the right time. Thank you for watching, Glad you enjoyed it.

@RetroRewind77 Жыл бұрын

@@DanChambersDAC totally know how your feeling as been in the dark for a couple of years but this year finally seeing the light so all the best dude and hope tomorrow is a better day 👊🏻

@Wotsit7781 Жыл бұрын

Not waffle when its describing a process, just adds to the content for me 👍

@philtucker1224 Жыл бұрын

Impressive tech Dan, now I can see why some of those new Transit based campers are 60k plus!

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud. Yeah easy to see how they cost so much.

@Bomberharris68 Жыл бұрын

Is there nothing you can’t do Dan, awesome vid again 😊

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

😂 I will have a go at most things.

@vanfab Жыл бұрын

That method of getting the design drawn up in CAD, with the increments and lines, is exactly the way I approach that type of job. I still operate in 2d but have dabbled in 3d but it needs a change in workflow that needs time investing into it, as I just seem to be always too busy! Great to see the kitchen coming to fruition after being teased in previous videos. 👍👍

@Jono67 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff 👍

@downnoutmotors Жыл бұрын

Always a great watch mate.. plus as we all now mental health is very important and every Sunday sitting down with my 5 year old daughter watching your videos is a great way for me to chill and unwind from the week. Keep it coming as we are both enjoying the t5 and polo content 👍

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud. Glad you and your daughter enjoy sitting down and watching together.

@downnoutmotors Жыл бұрын

She's always asking if we have what she calls a daddy car video to watch.. and she likes the older video too

@allybenzie9389 Жыл бұрын

Nothing gets done on a Sunday till I watch video.

@danielfree5486 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoy the videos on the T5 project Dan. Very informative. Keep them coming!

@Nathanmorganmk1escort Жыл бұрын

One the best so cool seeing everything come together

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@trimportersvanconversions6973 Жыл бұрын

Nice one! Id love a CNC, we hand craft all our interiors.. may be in the future when we expand we will get to play with the big toys! Loving the build mate and top man for promoting mental health.. Had my support from a local group the past year 🙌

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

I do really enjoy a CNC machine. I like the precision of them. Building by hand is definitely a craft though that cannot be knocked. The way to go forward is 3d scanning and CNC machining. Mental health in men isn't talked about enough, We need to talk about it to spread the word. Glad you have sought help bud.

@robertmclaren2892 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. you have me thinking now how I can utilise my Autocad skills on my own camper build but without the CNC because I dont have one of them yet. Keep up the good work Dan you are the man.

@Welshcampercreations Жыл бұрын

Another quality video Dan as always.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@GooDDeNcheg Жыл бұрын

Great episode, good luck 🟡🔵

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@x21ekx91 Жыл бұрын

Smashing as always man Proper job! Loving the t5 content🙌🏼 Mucho respect for the openness re your mental health WHAT VAN THIS IS GONNA BE 🥰

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@chicofrostie Жыл бұрын

I’ve found this really interesting. I personally enjoy the amount of detail you go into, thank you.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alex.

@jonathanluce9130 Жыл бұрын

That was really interesting, you don't realise how much is involved with making cabinets, looking forward to the next episode.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, not a 5 minute job to do them properly!

@kingcal53 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Not too much talking at all, really useful to hear your process for the work, especially with your years of experience.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, Glad you enjoyed it.

@andyseaton7895 Жыл бұрын

Seriously enjoyed this episode, Dan. The content was really informative. That CNC machine is a proper bit of kit. Looking forward to the next episode.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, Glad you enjoyed it. Proper bit of kit isn't it!

@464iggy Жыл бұрын

Who else tried to rub off that crack in the windscreen thinking it was on your phone 😂

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

😂 it's on the 'to do' list that keeps growing.

@pete1973x Жыл бұрын

Excellent vid Dan. Love seeing the process from design/template to cnc. Can’t wait to see the result.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@robturner3546 Жыл бұрын

My Sunday morning fix. Thanks for another cracking instalment.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@Ihatemybathroom Жыл бұрын

Much better video keep them comming

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@alexjones8296 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating, Dan. Attention to detail and it properly, as you always do. Coffee went cold as I was engrossed in it 😊

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, Glad you enjoyed it!

@jackharris5957 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Dan! Thankyou for explaining things in detail! Looking forward to the next one 🤘🏻

@MrAidanfleming Жыл бұрын

Perfect timing, literly just woke up 💪🏻

@user-ni9gr1qn5t Жыл бұрын

Good video Dan, that van is going to look mint when it's finished. I'm happy you sorted that leak you had on the van,look's like it's running well, cant wait to see it finished.Take care mate see you on the next video.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, They are in and I am so happy with them!

@bikersparky Жыл бұрын

Awesome loving the explanation and attention to detail second to none. This is gonna look epic!

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@T8RTU Жыл бұрын

Love the detail, absolutely fascinating to see the process behind the design. Cracking job 😎👍✅✅✅✅✅

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud.

@johnrowell942 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and great to learn about. What goes in the building van units. Top job 👍💯. Plan drawings explaining how it all works. Helps other people alot.

@stevefinney6572 Жыл бұрын

Wow ..... I work for a bespoke furniture manufacturer... that was like a day at work ! Thanks Dan!🤣🤣🤭👍 bonding laminate by hand can be tricky, always use sticks ( when you know...)🤙

@filipwennergren2712 Жыл бұрын

I love waffles 😊

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

😂

@davidbryant5881 Жыл бұрын

Love this vid bud bring on the next

@frankyates7910 Жыл бұрын

good vidio ,looking for ward to the next.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@powellcnc Жыл бұрын

Nice CNC machine mate 😎

@ianhamilton7975 Жыл бұрын

Good film bud, as usual. Too much talking my arse 😉. The Lestoh accent makes me laugh though (Nottingham here 😉)

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud. LESTA LAD!!!

@crawler1965 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video - Are you /would you make the plans available (through merch store) cheers

@adamharkin26 Жыл бұрын

Curious as to why you cut up into separate boards instead of just laminating the 8x4 sheets up and running them on cnc? Would of had the same if not less wasteage doing it in a full sheet? And less runtime doing it in the full sheet possibly? Excited to see the outcome from fitting the premade ones in vans and being a joiner myself always nice to see a bit of woodwork

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

I cut them up as it uses a lot less materials than if I was to just bond full sheets and use a small part of it with the rest being wasted. The boards were all bonded in different configurations and thickness. This is the most effective way of using the least materials. Cheers, They are in and looking mega!

@ade9685 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy I certainly did.. that’s some dollar on timber! Can get a FB marketplace done for less! Never mind the quality though compared to your bespoke job no doubt streets apart 😂

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud. Yeah cots a fair bit. That's it, you can get them cheaper but not the same quality.

@timbird5494 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Dan another great video mate love the CNC work👍👍

@robhamilton5057 Жыл бұрын

did you forget their link?

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Yes 🤦‍♂️ Thanks bud.

@fluffstar_ Жыл бұрын

Let’s go

@dazlee Жыл бұрын

Don’t mind the talking. You do know you’ve got a ready made side business here building and fitting campers.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud. I have considered it but there isn't enough money in them to warrant doing it.

@-1dg4f-3 Жыл бұрын

Hands up who would watch a minimum of half hour viewing time 🖐

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Thank you bud, I have tried longer videos but they don't get the same retention as around a 20 min video.

@farmerdawsy7381 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to camper Jam Dan?

@ReeceLiamAllsop Жыл бұрын

Don't you get humps n bumps in the laminate by not using a press?

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Not really. We have laminated this way for years on High end furniture fitted to Harrods, Selfridges etc and never had a problem.

@grantlingley1385 Жыл бұрын

Dan, a quick question for you. We want to use our T5 for travelling a week or two at a time and when not with my wife to go riding dirt bikes. Would the T5 be pretty comfortable with pulling a utility trailer and a KTM 300? I am thinking it would be fine thought I would reach out.

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, Yes it would be more than capable. I have towed a twin axle trailer with cars on in this and it was absolutely fine. The bonus is the vans are big enough inside as a camper but not too big to park.

@peterfear3535 Жыл бұрын

What is the insurance difference between own built or bought ???? Daughter wants 1 but unsure which way to go she was told really expensive if build yourself

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Not sure tbh. I have always built myself and never had a problem with insurance. I prefer to build myself as I will know the van inside and out.

@alw968 Жыл бұрын

why don't you finish the outside of the workshop? before starting another project

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Because cladding the outside of the workshop wouldn't allow me to get away in the van on holiday....

@ianbendall3116 Жыл бұрын

Surely with your skill set you’re missing a trick aren’t you. You love vans, add that skill set…..boom, you got a camper business. Note to self…that chip in the screen is getting bigger Danny boy !

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

Cheers bud, I have considered it but don't think there is enough money in them to warrant the stress they would cause!

@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729 Жыл бұрын

Who taught you to be a mechanic then 😳

@DanChambersDAC Жыл бұрын

I was a mechanic for 2.5 years when I left school them went into joinery. Always kept my hand on the spanners looking after my own cars. Technically a qualified Mechanic & Joiner.

@vwtransportersandmotorcycl3729 Жыл бұрын

@@DanChambersDAC good stuff, your channel is doing well mate